I had Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing Co.
It is a rich full body beer with heavy chocolate and smoky malt flavors.
Rye Squared Imprial Pale Ale by Terrapin
Mmmmm! Mmmmm!
A great beer. My dad received this from the Terrapin brewery representative. He decided to get it out. He is thinking that it is time to start clearing out his beer cooler at the house to make way for all the beers that will becoming soon into the state.
The beer is double the ingredients of regular Terrapin’s Rye Pale Ale. It has nice balanced flavor, but Karen thinks the rye is too much.
Celebration Beer
We are celebrating the Alabama beer law changing to allow beer with up to 13.9% ABV. Jim Trolinger brought a great beer (Noël Baladin) to drink tonight at The Nook.
Beverly is holding the beer and announcing the great thing that Jim had done. Jim was very nice to offer this beer to everyone to try. It is representative of the kind of beer this law will allow. Almost everyone in The Nook got a sample of the beer. You could tell that Jim was proud.
Thanks Jim!
HB373 Signed by Governor Riley
My dad was interviewed tonight at The Nook about Free The Hops’ bill being signed. Everyone had a great time having WHNT 19 in the house. I know my dad has enjoyed the attention.
The story was the lead in story during the 10 o’clock news and on the morning newscast, too. The story tried to present multiple viewpoints, but some of the other viewpoint were not educated on the issues.
If you saw the story, I was the guy in the Hawaiian shirt walking throughout the video.
Winter Hook Winter Ale
What a great beer!
But, it is on it’s way out the door, because it was not selling well
at The Nook.
The Nook is clearing out slow moving beers. You get a free glass with your beer. My dad doesn’t care about glassware so I generally get extra glasses without having to drink the beers.
Dominion Oak Barrel Stout
Hmmm. This is a great stout beer. I know the picture doesn’t show it, but the beer produced a nice head when poured into the glass.
The flavors are chocolate and a little vanilla, which make the flavor seem close to milk chocolate.
Alabama Bill HB373 is Closer to Becoming Law!
The Alabama bill HB373 is one step closer to becoming law. This bill will finally bring gourmet beers to Alabama. Yesterday, the Alabama senate passed the bill and sent it to the governor for signature.
If you support improving the beers in Alabama, I urge you to call the governor’s switchboard at (334) 242-7100. It only takes a second. You just tell the individual answering the phone that you support HB373. And, she will say thanks. It is that easy!
You can also use the web form.
Rocket City 2009 Brewfest
Everyone is having fun at the festival.
With all the rain, the ground was wet and muddy.
The Nook’s 2nd Anniversary
Today marks the second anniversary of my dad starting The Nook.
The place has come a long way from the smoking bar that it had been. Some people would have called it a seedy place. At first, The Nook had 40 different beers with about 6 on tap. Now, The Nook has 17 beers on tap and over 160 available with the list always growing.
Now, The Nook hosts many beer events such as beer releases, tastings, and more.
Most of the interior has been redone. The exterior is slowly being redone as well.
Here is the original sign, which was painted with a role paint brush.
Weihenstephaner Hefe Weizen
We are waiting for the first pour.
Update: The beer was great. It is not as fruity as many Hefe Weizen beers can be.