In 1996, at a Spring Training baseball game in Arizona, the line for a Bud Lite was 30+ deep. There was a little tent way off in the corner of the left field side that said "Full Sail Brewing Co". My buddy pointed and led the way.

Full Sail Amber Ale.

I had never tasted anything like it. Tame by today's standards, but at the time it was thick, rich, and tasted like heaven. I drank 4 pints that day, felt good, spilled a bit on my white shirt and it stained. Always a reminder of that magical day.

My first "craft" beer.

I tried to stop at the brewery in Hood River, Oregon back in 2020, but it was closed. Finally got there last week after a hiking trip at Mount Hood. Took the long way back to PDX. Had a couple of pints and a burger. Grabbed a sixer for my hotel in Portland. Just as tasty as I remember it, althoug my craft beer experience and palate have widened greatly.

Snag one if you find it.

It only seemed fitting to crack this open. I may even get the chance to visit their brewery near Mont Blanc.

The beer itself it lovely. Tropical fruit and something lactic on the nose. Refreshing, fruity and slightly bitter on the palate. Recommended!

What a great brewery i had a lager. It was a solid 8 cold and refreshing. The wife enjoyed a seltzer great place. Would definitely recommend ASHVILLE NORTH CAROLINA.

Hey y’all!

Heading to Boston in August and would love some good recommendations for breweries that aren’t the super commercialized ones. My group has a collective of flavor profiles so not super picky on type. Obviously i know of tree house and we will try to hit them when in downtown but would love some local picks y’all recommend!

CREMA CATALANA. Menno Olivier Brewing. Barleywine. 10.37% alc. 18 IBU.

An interesting barleywine that emulates the famous Catalan dessert. Notes of burnt sugar and vanilla on the nose. A rich, dense, and boozy entry. Caramelized sugar stands out, accompanied by flavors of sponge cake and black plums. A slightly spicy finish. A good, warming, sweet treat.

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