Beer

Widowmaker Brewing from Braintree, MA and Foam Brewers in Burlington, VT... sharing taps at the Quincy, MA Kilroy square beer garden.

I have a long standing tradition of trying new beer on Thursday night. I don't work Friday... So, could get a buzz on without issues.

Only one sticker near bottom has "brewery" on it.

I know this is a tiny community and my chances of generating significant discussion are small, but we have to start somewhere.

I like beer. I am lucky enough to have a lifestyle where at the end of most days I get a chance to sit with a beer and listen to some music. I like to try different beers and most times I go shopping I get a mixed 6 pack. If I find something I like I might get a few more of them next week etc.

Last weekend I was buying beer at an unfamiliar location, it was crowded and I just wanted out so I grabbed a 12 pack of Alexander Keith's IPA (I'm in Nova Scotia). The main reason I went for the 12 pack of mass produced was cost - buying individual cans of craft beer I'm paying $4-$6 per can - it adds up.

Now we finally get to to reason for my post - I'm really not enjoying the Keith's IPA and I don't have the language to describe why. I can't say any more than it tastes watery and reminds of other cheap mass produced beers.

I've been to tasting sessions where the server describes the tastes of the various beers on a flight etc., but the information doesn't get retained. Maybe I'm not supposed to share my tasting experience with anyone? Any suggestions for reading, or other experiences, that might help me improve my beer language?

Old firehouse that I actually worked in is now a brewpub! Mug club!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1142782

I guess I haven't been paying attention because I just found another Trappist brewery that I was not aware existed. Apparently opened in 2017. Has anyone tried this? I'm going to pick up some this weekend and report back.

We hit 3 spots each day on Sat/Sun. My GF & I agree that Bright Ideas is the winner.

Bourbon County

4/6 were new stops for me. 6/6 for my GF. Both agree that Bright Ideas was best. Cheers! 🍻

My sincerest condolences to everyone across the pond.

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