Applied Indifference

Michelob Amber Bock. Got it on a lark. Figured “What the hell, I’ve been surprised before”. The guy said it was Anheuser’s answer to Killian’s (a Coors product).

And it ain’t bad. Medium red-amber. It’s not a traditional bock by any means, but it is pretty robust compared to the traditional offerings (even for Michelob). Relatively mild in terms of hop character, malty character, good finish.

Color me pleasantly surprised. I suspect that this is a direct result of the popularity of the many craft brews that literally exploded in the early nineties. And that’s not a bad thing.

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Popped open one of this year’s batch of Honey-Wheat. Day-um.

Ok, I did calculate the ABV at 8.5%, and believe me, it definitely packs a punch.

What I didn’t expect was for it to be this smooth after only a month in the bottles. And the flavor is quite nice. Unlike most mass-market “Honey” beers, this one actually has the flavor of the honey. This is the second batch I’ve made. First time I used alfalfa honey, this time wildflower. Wildflower honey has a much stronger flavor, and is much more pungent. I like it, but if you don’t then don’t use it. Clover is a much mellower honey, and would probably yield a nice drink as well.

And so, for your enjoyment, the recipe.
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Started a new kit this weekend. Brewer’s Best English Brown Ale. Smelled good going in. Now it’s bubbling madly. Should be good for bottling this coming weekend.

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