From the Brewer: We present Parabola, the first-ever bottling of this barrel-aged Imperial Stout. This is an extension of Quercus Alba —the Firestone Walker Barrel aged program.  Parabola has been a major component of past anniversary blends and is one of our most aggressive offerings. Only 1,000 cases [22 oz. bottles] were produced. This bold beer features nuances of bourbon and tobacco aroma. Rich dark chocolate flavors meld with charred oak, dark cherry and espresso finishing smooth on the palate.

The Beer Box Score

• Style:  Russian Imperial Stout;  Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• ABV: 13%
• IBUs: 50 or 80 (check the bottle)
• Fermentation:  100% Stainless steel w/2 year maturation in Heavens Hill bourbon barrels
• Yeast: British Ale (House)
• Hops:  Bittering – Zeus Late Kettle – Hallertau
• Specialty Malts:  Undisclosed – Top Secret!
• Availability:  California (On Draft Only – Paso Robles Tasting Room only; Limited 22oz/draft)
• Rapid Classification Ranking:  Class IV (Taste Buds Overboard)

New Methodology:  We respect beer too much to judge it. Every beer has its place and time. But we know that wading through the deluge of craft brews can be intimidating… even dangerous. That’s why we’ve created the “Rapid Classification System,” a simple yet powerful tool that will help you navigate the beerscape. The RCS takes the fear out of beer tasting by showing you exactly how rough it will be on your palate. The Rapid Classification System on Taste Buds… another great innovation from the muddled minds at Beer Tap TV!

Podcast versions now available: That’s right… we now have audio only versions of each episode!  Listen to the podcast for Taste Buds#229 here!

From Us:  This week Erik is joined by the INfamous John Romero, local network news reporter and Beer Geek, for a pious portion of Parabola from Paso Robles, California, based Firestone Walker.

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From the Brewer: The Kolsch ale is fermented and aged cold for a crisp, refreshing taste. This beer owes its light hop finish to the addition of the noble German Hallertau hops, and its full-bodied flavor to Dundee’s proprietary, top-fermenting ale yeast.

The Beer Box Score

• Style:  Kolsch
• ABV: 5.48%
• IBUs: 10.5
• Begining Gravity:  14 plato
• Ending Gravity: 1.65 plato
• Yeast: Ale
• Bittering Hops:  Galena
• Taste & Aroma Hops:  Mt. Hood Hallertau
• Specialty Malts:  Wheat
• Rapid Classification Ranking:  Class I (Pure Flatwater)

New Methodology:  We respect beer too much to judge it. Every beer has its place and time. But we know that wading through the deluge of craft brews can be intimidating… even dangerous. That’s why we’ve created the “Rapid Classification System,” a simple yet powerful tool that will help you navigate the beerscape. The RCS takes the fear out of beer tasting by showing you exactly how rough it will be on your palate. The Rapid Classification System on Taste Buds… another great innovation from the muddled minds at Beer Tap TV!

Podcast versions now available: That’s right… we now have audio only versions of each episode!  Listen to the podcast for Taste Buds#228 here!

From Us:  This week the Taste Buds share a Dundee Kolsch style ale – and a  smile – in the great outdoors!

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From the Brewer: Our first beer in the Reserve Series, Melange A Trois begins with a wonderfully big Strong Belgian-Style Blonde Ale and moves into the extraordinary category through an additional 6 month French Oak Chardonnay Wine Barrel maturation. The essense of Chardonnay permeates while a subtle sweetness remains from the Ale itself. Oak tannins combine to create a fascinating mesh of dry, sweet, and wine-like character.  Awards: Silver, 2009 U.S. Open Beer Competition, Wood/Barrel Aged Strong Ale.

The Beer Box Score

• Style:  Belgian Strong Ale
• ABV: 10%
• IBUs: NA
• Hops:  NA
• Malts:  NA
• Rapid Classification Ranking:  Class IV (Taste Buds Overboard)

New Methodology:  We respect beer too much to judge it. Every beer has its place and time. But we know that wading through the deluge of craft brews can be intimidating… even dangerous. That’s why we’ve created the “Rapid Classification System,” a simple yet powerful tool that will help you navigate the beerscape. The RCS takes the fear out of beer tasting by showing you exactly how rough it will be on your palate. The Rapid Classification System on Taste Buds… another great innovation from the muddled minds at Beer Tap TV!

Podcast versions now available: That’s right… we now have audio versions of each episode!  Listen to the podcast for Taste Buds#227 here!

From Us:  This week on Taste Buds Erik and Dusty grab a friend and have a menage a trois… thanks to Nebraska Brewing’s barrel aged Belgian strong ale.

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From the Brewer: Environmental pedigree aside, Green Lakes Organic Ale is a finely balanced beer with a mellow malt profile and  subtle hop leading edge. It’s a profoundly satisfying, easy-drinking beer.  What’s more, no mere enviro wink and nod, Green Lakes Organic Ale is a true ode to Mother Earth. Both product and process have been carefully considered.  Deschutes’s brewhouses are organically  certified by Oregon Tilth. And while all malts are organic, the hops story is a less told eco-tale. A full 80% Salmon-Safe, they’re grown so that surrounding streams are shaded, cool and run-off free, allowing migrating salmon to flourish.

The Beer Box Score

• Style:  American Amber
• ABV: 5.2%
• IBUs: 45
• Hops:  Liberty and Sterling
• Malts:  Five types of 100% organic malted barleys
• Rapid Classification Ranking:  Class II (Minor Taste Buds Turbulence)

New Methodology:  We respect beer too much to judge it. Every beer has its place and time. But we know that wading through the deluge of craft brews can be intimidating… even dangerous. That’s why we’ve created the “Rapid Classification System,” a simple yet powerful tool that will help you navigate the beerscape. The RCS takes the fear out of beer tasting by showing you exactly how rough it will be on your palate. The Rapid Classification System on Taste Buds… another great innovation from the muddled minds at Beer Tap TV!

Podcast versions now available: That’s right… we now have audio versions of each episode!  Listen to the podcast for Taste Buds#226 here!

From Us:  This week on Taste Buds Erik and Dusty lounge on a green lake with an organic ale from Deschutes Brewing in Bend, Oregon.

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From the Brewer: Crisp and flavorful, Radiant Summer Ale is a clean finishing summer offering in the Ninkasi tradition. The smooth malt character is balanced by a elegant hop bitterness, the perfect compliment to a glorious summer day.

The Beer Box Score

• Style:  American Pale Ale
• ABV: 6%
• IBUs: 40
• Hops: Dry-hopped with Liberty hops
• Malts:  NA
• Rapid Classification Ranking:  Class III (Big Boy Britches)

New Methodology:  We respect beer too much to judge it. Every beer has its place and time. But we know that wading through the deluge of craft brews can be intimidating… even dangerous. That’s why we’ve created the “Rapid Classification System,” a simple yet powerful tool that will help you navigate the beerscape. The RCS takes the fear out of beer tasting by showing you exactly how rough it will be on your palate. The Rapid Classification System on Taste Buds… another great innovation from the muddled minds at Beer Tap TV!

From Us:  This week on Taste Buds Erik and Dusty get radiant after drinking a fantastic summer ale from Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing.

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From the Brewer: Rope Swing Summer Pilsner is brewed in a traditional Czech style and is the first pilsner Redhook Ale Brewery has ever released.  Rope Swing offers a very soft palate and malt flavors that are offset by a medium dose of distinct Czech hops to bring out its authentic flavors.  The refreshing beer finishes with a clean, bright, thirst-quenching quality.

The Beer Box Score

• Style: Pilsner
• ABV: 5.3%
• IBUs: 25
• Hops: Saaz
• Malts:  Pale, Carapils, Caramel, Munich
• Availability: Nationwide April – July
• Rapid Classification Ranking: Class I (Pure Flatwater)

New Methodology:  We respect beer too much to judge it. Every beer has its place and time. But we know that wading through the deluge of craft brews can be intimidating… even dangerous. That’s why we’ve created the “Rapid Classification System,” a simple yet powerful tool that will help you navigate the beerscape. The RCS takes the fear out of beer tasting by showing you exactly how rough it will be on your palate. The Rapid Classification System on Taste Buds… another great innovation from the muddled minds at Beer Tap TV!

From Us:  On this week’s episode of Taste Buds Erik and Dusty hit the lake and jump out on the Rope Swing from Redhook Brewery  in Woodinville, Washington!

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From the Brewer: Sunburn Summer Brew is a very smooth, refreshing, sessionable ale. Sunburn is light in color, body, and bitterness, but by no means light in flavor. Sunburn’s point of differentiation is that it delivers an abundance of flavor via the new hop called Citra. Citra is aptly named for its thirst quenching citrus flavor and aroma. Sunburn Summer Brew is lighter in alcohol, full in flavor with a crisp finish making this a great beer for any summer afternoon.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV: 4.3%
• IBUs: 20
• Hops: Bittering – Alchemy;  Dry Hopped – Citra
• Malts:  Pale and Carame
• Availability: May – Early August
• Rapid Classification Ranking: Class II (Minor Taste Buds Turbulence)

New Methodology:  We respect beer too much to judge it. Every beer has its place and time. But we know that wading through the deluge of craft brews can be intimidating… even dangerous. That’s why we’ve created the “Rapid Classification System,” a simple yet powerful tool that will help you navigate the beerscape. The RCS takes the fear out of beer tasting by showing you exactly how rough it will be on your palate. The Rapid Classification System on Taste Buds… another great innovation from the muddled minds at Beer Tap TV!

From Us:  On today’s episode of Taste Buds Erik and Dusty stay out in the sun too long and get a Sunburn -  a Sunburn Summer Brew from our good friends at Widmer Brothers in Portland, Oregon, that is!

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From the Brewer: Our American filtered Wheat Ale is bright gold and light bodied.  We use premium two row and American wheat malts.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV: 5%
• IBUs: NA
• Hops: NA
• Malts:  NA
• Rapid Classification Ranking: Class II (Minor Taste Buds Turbulence)

New Methodology:  We respect beer too much to judge it. Every beer has its place and time. But we know that wading through the deluge of craft brews can be intimidating… even dangerous. That’s why we’ve created the “Rapid Classification System,” a simple yet powerful tool that will help you navigate the beerscape. The RCS takes the fear out of beer tasting by showing you exactly how rough it will be on your palate. The Rapid Classification System on Taste Buds… another great innovation from the muddled minds at Beer Tap TV!

From Us:  On today’s episode of Taste Buds Erik and Dusty double down on the Double Eagle from Rockyard Brewing in Castle Rock, Colorado.

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From the Brewer: Brewed with pale malt that’s been smoked with native mesquite in the backyard of our little brewery in Shiner, Texas (pop. 2,070). Smokehaus is a refreshing Helles-style beer has a smoky flavor that goes great with all the flavors of summer.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV: 4.89%
• IBUs: 16
• Hops: NA
• Malts:  NA
• Rapid Classification Ranking: Class III (Big Boy Britches)

New Methodology:  We respect beer too much to judge it. Every beer has its place and time. But we know that wading through the deluge of craft brews can be intimidating… even dangerous. That’s why we’ve created the “Rapid Classification System,” a simple yet powerful tool that will help you navigate the beerscape. The RCS takes the fear out of beer tasting by showing you exactly how rough it will be on your palate. The Rapid Classification System on Taste Buds… another great innovation from the muddled minds at Beer Tap TV!

From Us:  On today’s episode of Taste Buds Erik and Dusty go up in smoke when they down Smokehaus, a mesquite smoked brew from Shiner in Texas.

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From the Brewer: Scape Goat is our award-winning Pale Ale. It is a very smooth brew, refreshing and well-balanced. Scape Goat took home the Gold Medal from the North American Brewers’ Association competitions as the best English-style pale ale brewed west of the Mississippi, but only because it is the best.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV: 4.7%
• IBUs: NA
• Hops: Kent Goldings and Crystal
• Malts:  Pale and Crystal
• Rapid Classification Ranking: Class II (Minor Taste Buds Turbulence)

New Methodology:  We respect beer too much to judge it. Every beer has its place and time. But we know that wading through the deluge of craft brews can be intimidating… even dangerous. That’s why we’ve created the “Rapid Classification System,” a simple yet powerful tool that will help you navigate the beerscape. The RCS takes the fear out of beer tasting by showing you exactly how rough it will be on your palate. The Rapid Classification System on Taste Buds… another great innovation from the muddled minds at Beer Tap TV!

From Us:  On today’s episode of Taste Buds Erik and Dusty grab a goat by the horns… and drink the Scape Goat Pale Ale from our friends at Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula, Montana.

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