Monthly Archive: July 2008

Jul
28
2008

Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA

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There’s a party in my mouth and everyone’s invited. That’s how good this beer is…simply amazing. Hazy amber in color with a white head – 2 fingers high – floating on top. The aroma was thick with floral, caramel and malts. Surprisingly, the alcohol is rather subtle in this beverage. Overall, one of the best …

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Jul
22
2008

Holy Shite! … It’s the Maudite

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The other night was walking the aisles of my local organic food store, and what did I spy with my little eye? Maudite! I have been hearing things about this beer for quite some time. This was not an opportunity to be passed up and the liquid love had to be shared with Sam. The …

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Jul
22
2008

Ommegang Three Philosophers

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Pours reddish brown with a huge creamy off white head. The lacing is excellent and the head shrinks back a little, but it is fully lasting. The aroma is awesome, sour cherries, with a little malt sweetness. Taking a drink, I am blown away. What hits you first is some caramel maltiness, followed by a …

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Jul
21
2008

Imperial – Situational Greatness

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As a self-profused beer snob, I have tendency to look down upon the “macro” brews. You know those rice and corn bottles of pissy water. Everything from their lack of balls to the awful color turns me off to these beers most of the time. That’s right, I said most of the time. Imperial Cerveza …

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Jul
09
2008

Laid back morning

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Wake up this morning, scraped my teeth and out the door I went. Wandering along the beach and the town of Jaco, I managed to turn a couple of great birds. Outside of the clinic, a huge line of folks was queued up for doctoring. A young lady feeding a tiny infant with an exposed …

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Jul
06
2008

Adventure Level 10

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Today was what I call a level 10 adventure. What makes it a level 10? Well, a couple of near-death experiences, several great birds, and no plan other than visit the highest waterfall in Costa Rica and see some outstanding birds and herps. We started out the day by hopping the bus from Jaco to …

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Jul
04
2008

More Independence Day

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A quick note…What can be more independent than Cuban Cohibas and Imperial Beer after a great meal at the beachside Bohio (they have the best crab cakes that I have ever had)?

Jul
04
2008

Independence Day – CR Style

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The Fourth of July in Costa Rica – no Red, White and Blue here. I walked up the street to the bus stop at about 5 AM and passed the Jaco Taco, which still had the party raging even though it was getting light out now. Well, at least it is dedication to the theme. …

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