Tonight, we’re starting a new feature on The Bias called the WCBias Brew of the Week, since you know we like to brew up and enjoy a cold beer while watching our West Coast teams dominate the sports world.
No worries, we’re not turning this diehard Left Coast sports blog into a frat house fan page, or some lame, wannabe wine blog. We’ll just mention noteworthy microbrews (mainly from the West Coast) and random beers, maybe blog about the batches we’ve brewed up ourselves, favorite sports bar dives, and show you some ways you can save some dough on your own home brews, or, better yet, support the moonshine your local brewmasters (and bloggers) draft up from time to time.
Either way, here’s our first installment:
WCBias Brew of the Week: Triple A — A.Lambo’s Amber Ale
Who’s beer: WCBias.com subscriber A.Lambo’s Triple-A Amber Ale
What it tastes like: This ale is similar to the Docs Cellar batch RK and I brewed up awhile back when we concocted the infamous jalapeno pale ale. This particular batch is a straight amber ale recipe from the now defunct Central Coast Brewery. It has a blend of spicy and floral hop character with a clean finish. Original Gravity: 1.054. IBUs 23.
Where it’s available: Home brewed, Lambo’s kitchen in SLO, Calif.
When to drink it: Anytime. But it’s best in the fall and winter. A great Thanksgiving or Christmas treat because of the spices.
How to get it: Ingredients available at Docs Cellar. But you’ve got to visit the store in person to get your hands on these ingredients. Not available online. Long live print media! And in-store pickup! And Beer! And The Bias!
