How we started the new year

[Beer-lord]

A good friends son in law worked for Abita for years and moved to Placentia, Ca. to work for the Bruery. He came home for the holidays but planned well. He brought $750 of beer with him, worked with NOLA Brewery to take over their old/small taproom and had a wonderful tasting. They asked everyone who showed up to bring a bomber of something they liked if they wanted to.
I'm not a sour guy but have to say there were a number of them that I really enjoyed. I'm not sure if I'd want a bomber of any but it opened my mind and tastebuds to things I've not had.
I also know the new brewmaster at the local Gordon Biersch and he brought some growlers of his beers. One was a Session IPA that was very good. I'm hoping that one day, they do a guest brew and allow me to do it but who knows.

Here's a pic of just a few of what showed up. By the time everyone got there with their bombers, it was easily 2 1/2 times this much beer there and about 40 people all together.

[The_Professor]

...I'm not a sour guy but have to say there were a number of them that I really enjoyed. I'm not sure if I'd want a bomber of any but it opened my mind and tastebuds to things I've not had...

...and that's the thing about trying different beers. Everyone here knows there is more to beer flavor than the difference between Bud, Millers, and Coors. And even when you don't think you care for a certain style there can be that one beer that makes you think maybe you would change your mind. I know I have perused or read about a beer style and had something about it catch my attention even if there are either no examples or no good examples. Like commercial "Scotch Ales" that are way too thin in body, or commercial "Rauch Biers" that are way to smokey. Any style done it a way that tastes good to you is another good and interesting beer.

[FedoraDave]

Great way to start the new year. It's always good to expand one's horizons. Beer tasting events allow for the safety of trying something new in a small amount and not risking spending money on a six pack or bottle of a beer you might not even want to finish.

[BigPapaG]

Looks like I picked up something after the new year... Feeling horrible...

Oh well, lots of water and rest for me...

[swenocha]

Fantastic... bruery makes some great beers.

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