I have long heard about using hollowed out fruits and melons as punch bowls, but now that I'm more "aware of my beer surroundings" I came across a very simple and incredibly cool twist on the fruit-as-a-drink-holder concept, and needless to say I've been wanting to try it since I first saw it. As a side note, if anyone wants to debate the "Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?" topic, find me on twitter. Without further delay, here is the video that has inspired me; it gives step by step instruction on how to make the pumpkin keg, and shows you how hard it can be to open a beer. Enjoy!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
I'd Tap That...
What do bears, rollerskates, and fireworks have to do with each other (besides being completely awesome)? Nothing, this is a blog post about turning a pumpkin into a keg. Seriously, turning a pumpkin into a keg of beer!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Pursuit of Hoppiness 10/5/12
Welcome Back! It's been a quick week, but I will be keeping in the spirit of the season with this week's review. This week I am reviewing Long Trail Pumpkin Ale. I will rate the beer by Appearance, Taste, Finish, Body, and an Overall Rating.
Appearance - Long Trail Pumpkin Ale has a nice smooth pour with a dark orange color, almost copper. The beer has a clearness to it, and not much carbonation is seen aside from the foam head on the glass.
Taste - I'm always skeptical about pumpkin beers, and to be honest, I usually just don't like them. Long trail Pumpkin Ale was not one of these instances. This pumpkin ale had a very rich and balanced flavor between the pumpkin, spice, hops, and wheat. It was a very flavorful beer.
Finish - Long Trail Pumpkin Ale had a very clean finish with lingering notes of light spice (primarily the classic pumpkin pie spices nutmeg and clove) and actually has a bit of a hop bitterness, like that of a pale ale.
Body - Long Trail Pumpkin Ale is a medium bodied beer with a nice robust flavor. The beer is not heavy, but surely doesn't drink like a light beer or a standard Ale. Mid-High Carbonation provided a bit of a crispness to the beer that I enjoyed.
Overall Rating - I'm not usually a Pumpkin beer drinker, but Long Trail did this one right. It has a nice seasonal flavor without going too far, and drinks like a flavorful pale ale. I give Long Trail Pumpkin Ale a rating of 8.0/10
Thanks for reading! Check back next Friday for more craft beer reviews!
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Pursuit of Hoppiness
Welcome to the first installment of Christian's "The Pursuit of Hoppiness" Blog segment! Each week, I will be featuring a new review on a craft beer that you should probably try out.
Allow me to first introduce myself; I work as the Marketing Coordinator for Katz Americas and during my time here, I have been exposed to a lot of new beers and breweries that I most likely would never have known existed. I've developed a bit of a taste (okay, more like a love) for craft beers, and have been trying new brews ever since. The goal of this segment is to hopefully provide you with some insight into new beers and get you to reach for something different the next time you're at the pub. Having said that, I'd also like to note that my thoughts are my own, and in no way do the opinions expressed in this segment reflect Katz Americas directly or the brands that I'm reviewing. Okay, lets get tasting...
This week I am reviewing Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen, a classic German seasonal brewed for the famed Oktoberfest celebration in Germany. I will rate the beer by Appearance, Taste, Finish, Body, and an Overall Rating.
Appearance - Medium-dark amber with a thick creamy head, dissipating evenly over time. The beer coats the glass nicely, and as you drink you can see the lines of foam ringing the glass. The beer itself is very clear despite its darker color, and you can see the carbonation streaming upward.
Taste - The first thing I noticed about taste was the delicious malty flavor. There were notes of sweet, caramel, and a heavier tone from the the wheat aspect of the beer. There wasn't much of a hoppiness, but just enough to balance the beer.
Finish - For a darker malty amber, I was surprised by the cleanness of the finish. The sweet malt lingered a bit on my palate, but aside from that, there were no tones that had lingered.
Body - Paulaner Oktoberfest was a very full bodied beer, but was not heavy. The carbonation was at a moderate level, and I would have enjoyed it a bit more had it been a less carbonated beer, similar to a cask-style brew.
Overall Rating - I thoroughly enjoyed this beer, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a beer to celebrate Oktoberfest with. I give Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen a rating of 8.5/10
Thanks for reading! Check back next Friday for more craft beer reviews!
Allow me to first introduce myself; I work as the Marketing Coordinator for Katz Americas and during my time here, I have been exposed to a lot of new beers and breweries that I most likely would never have known existed. I've developed a bit of a taste (okay, more like a love) for craft beers, and have been trying new brews ever since. The goal of this segment is to hopefully provide you with some insight into new beers and get you to reach for something different the next time you're at the pub. Having said that, I'd also like to note that my thoughts are my own, and in no way do the opinions expressed in this segment reflect Katz Americas directly or the brands that I'm reviewing. Okay, lets get tasting...
This week I am reviewing Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen, a classic German seasonal brewed for the famed Oktoberfest celebration in Germany. I will rate the beer by Appearance, Taste, Finish, Body, and an Overall Rating.
Appearance - Medium-dark amber with a thick creamy head, dissipating evenly over time. The beer coats the glass nicely, and as you drink you can see the lines of foam ringing the glass. The beer itself is very clear despite its darker color, and you can see the carbonation streaming upward.
Taste - The first thing I noticed about taste was the delicious malty flavor. There were notes of sweet, caramel, and a heavier tone from the the wheat aspect of the beer. There wasn't much of a hoppiness, but just enough to balance the beer.
Finish - For a darker malty amber, I was surprised by the cleanness of the finish. The sweet malt lingered a bit on my palate, but aside from that, there were no tones that had lingered.
Body - Paulaner Oktoberfest was a very full bodied beer, but was not heavy. The carbonation was at a moderate level, and I would have enjoyed it a bit more had it been a less carbonated beer, similar to a cask-style brew.
Overall Rating - I thoroughly enjoyed this beer, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a beer to celebrate Oktoberfest with. I give Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen a rating of 8.5/10
Thanks for reading! Check back next Friday for more craft beer reviews!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Anyone in for Chili's tonight? Dining for a cause!
Do you need dinner plans for tonight? If you have a Chili's in your area, here is great reason to stop in. You can't make it? tell a friend, or, as a matter of fact, tell many.
On Monday, September 24th, Chili's will donate 100% of profits to St Jude.
Dine with them on Donate Profits Day
and help make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer and other
childhood diseases.
Please try to join them today.
The chain is in their ninth year of support to St. Jude,and we love kids.
Not to mention delicious food we don't have to prepare ourselves. Hope to see you there.
On Monday, September 24th, Chili's will donate 100% of profits to St Jude.
Dine with them on Donate Profits Day
and help make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer and other
childhood diseases.
Please try to join them today.
The chain is in their ninth year of support to St. Jude,and we love kids.
Not to mention delicious food we don't have to prepare ourselves. Hope to see you there.
Welcome!
Hey Everyone,
Welcome to the new Katz Americas Blog! Take a minute to familiarize yourself with the page, the comments section, the share buttons, and the archive of posts. We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions along the way to make this an awesome way to communicate, so let us know what comes to mind when we speak ours! We also have an infographic segment coming up, so don't miss it! Having said that, take a scroll through and check out our posts, and check back for new ones as we will be blogging about a lot of great topics, such as...
Welcome to the new Katz Americas Blog! Take a minute to familiarize yourself with the page, the comments section, the share buttons, and the archive of posts. We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions along the way to make this an awesome way to communicate, so let us know what comes to mind when we speak ours! We also have an infographic segment coming up, so don't miss it! Having said that, take a scroll through and check out our posts, and check back for new ones as we will be blogging about a lot of great topics, such as...
- Awesome coasters
- Beer
- Events
- Wine
- Restaurants
- New technology
- Football
- Recipes
- Hockey
- New animals at the zoo
- Tide schedules and lunar phases
- 80's Nostalgia
- George Orwell vs. Stanley Kubrick
- Spirits and Liquors
- Advertising
- The parallel universe
- Why Jurassic Park was the greatest film ever made
- The occasional rant...
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Just When You Thought It Couldn't Get Any Better...
I love the fall time, I have to say that it is honestly my favorite season. Part of the reason that I enjoy it so much is all of the wonderful craft brews that come out of the barrels and kegs to celebrate the changing of seasons. For a long time, and it continues to be so, my go-to fall beer has been Samuel Adams Octoberfest. The beer is a classic; a dark amber with a reddish hue, rich malty flavor courtesy of five different blends of malted barley, Bavarian Noble hops to balance the flavor, and a lightly sweetened finish with notes of caramel and toffee. Is your mouth watering yet?
Apparently, someone at the think tank of Red Robin decided that this delicious beer was in need of an even greater upgrade. Red Robin has introduced a fall specialty item to their menu; the Samuel Adams Octoberfest Milkshake. Okay, now I know you're drooling... But seriously, it's blended Octoberfest beer and soft serve ice cream with vanilla extract, whipped cream, and a caramel topping. Here's where the title comes in: It doesn't get any better than this!
The Über-shake is available until November 11th or until supplies run out, so get out there and taste this incredible treat!
Apparently, someone at the think tank of Red Robin decided that this delicious beer was in need of an even greater upgrade. Red Robin has introduced a fall specialty item to their menu; the Samuel Adams Octoberfest Milkshake. Okay, now I know you're drooling... But seriously, it's blended Octoberfest beer and soft serve ice cream with vanilla extract, whipped cream, and a caramel topping. Here's where the title comes in: It doesn't get any better than this!
The Über-shake is available until November 11th or until supplies run out, so get out there and taste this incredible treat!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Ale to the Chief
It was recently made public that the Obama Administration had installed a craft brewing operation in the White House. Being curious by nature, people were wondering, and even asking the president on his campaign trail, what type of brews were being made there and what ingredients were being used. After about a week of speculation, the recipes were made public.
The first beer is The White House Honey Ale; a light and crisp beer with a rich aroma and bright finish. TWH Honey Ale uses honey extracted from honeycombs right on the White House grounds, which is a cool touch to make a unique brew. Unfortunately, the official White House Honey doesn't seem to be on sale, but can be substituted if trying to make it at home. The official recipe is as follows:
The first beer is The White House Honey Ale; a light and crisp beer with a rich aroma and bright finish. TWH Honey Ale uses honey extracted from honeycombs right on the White House grounds, which is a cool touch to make a unique brew. Unfortunately, the official White House Honey doesn't seem to be on sale, but can be substituted if trying to make it at home. The official recipe is as follows:
The second brew is The White House Honey Porter; a darker, maltier brew that has a heavier, more robust flavor with chocolate accents and a sweeter finish. Again, the Honey Porter uses Honey from the White House South Lawn beehive and four different types of malt. The recipe is as follows;
Although we haven't actually tasted these beers yet (and I do mean yet), we're pretty sure they taste like freedom.
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