Eagles loss, boo. But I’ve got this winner and playoff baseball on outside. Sweet cracker and a clean finish. Prost! #bskybeer

Impromptu dinner at a nice Italian joint. Food was fantastic. I really wanted to like this “craft” Italian beer. Adjectives that came to mind: uninspired, muddled, meh. It felt like the boat ride over took its toll. Happy to have had the opportunity to try something new, tho. Cheers! #bskybeer

Aleschmidt! Alesmith are masters. Totally crushable, highly enjoyable. Light, toasty malt and clean. Prost! #bskybeer

Playoff baseball and Firestone Walker! Cheers! #bskybeer

Another banger from Wayfinder. Deadsommar 4.9%. This one has a nice grain character with a hint of honey on the finish (no honey noted on the label, however). Love the glass recommendation too! Cheers! #bskybeer

This one is overtly pumpkiny. Not sure if it’s allspice or nutmeg but there’s something in there shouting at me. It’s boozy too. Only one for me tonight. Cheers! #bskybeer

Dreary day in SD, but it’s still SD so no complaints. Plus, I’m enjoying this stellar festbier from wayfinder. Prost! #bskybeer

Back home to #homebrew. A coconut pale ale (5.6% ABV). One Love! #bskybeer

Shattuck Wookeyfoot Red (6.5%) being enjoyed at Moscow Alehouse. Toffee is in the front but very pleasant. I get some roasted peanut also. It has a good body and some residual sweetness but it’s not cloying. Cheers! #bskybeer

#bskybeer, I’ve failed you. Was too thirsty and frankly not thinking of you when I first ordered this Boh Pils and failed to grab a pic with appropriate levels of foam. I’m sorry. Cheers!

On business in Idaho, so of course I try out local fare. “Little Explosions” saison from Sockeye Brewing. Website says fermented on honey. There’s a fire on the patio so all I get is smoke. But the flavor is nice and phenolic. I might be having another 😉. Cheers! #bskybeer

It’s that time of year! Cheers. #bskybeer

The pessimist in me says ‘summer is ending’. The optimist says ‘yay, Oktoberfest beers!’. Thankfully, we have 2nd summer here in SD so it’s a best of both worlds. Cheers! #bskybeer

Moron. Thanks to the AP for fact checking.

Really nice warm weather lager. Crisp with a perfect amount of grain character. Cheers! #bskybeer #craftbeer

It’s a warm one in SD today. Stay cool and drink good beer! Cheers. #bskybeer

First time with this new arrival at my local big box. The aroma only hints at the flavors to come. Apricot pops! There’s a nice bitterness that balances the big malt backbone. It’s a touch boozy but really enjoyable. #bskybeer

Rather than bombard the #bskybeer community with posts every night, here’s 4 nights of pics in one. 2020 was my fav. Nice balance of bitterness and malt. Citrus aromas and flavors were still solid. Newer was too bitter for my liking. I’ll be letting those and the 2023/24/25s sit. #craftbeer

Slow pour Italian pils and blackberry hibiscus sour at Culture Brewing, Solana Beach. Cheers! #bskybeer #craftbeer

‘Hoppy Lagers’ made with WLP810 (left) and WLP830 at White Labs in SD. Cheers! #bskybeer #craftbeer

Evening tipple. Cheers! #bskybeer

Haha. #bskybeer. Guess I had a couple before this post. 😉

Been a long week already. Treat time. Cheers! #bakybeer

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Today’s poolside selection. It’s got some surprising ester flavors upfront and finishes grassy with a touch of earthiness. Label says there’s honey in it which is probably throwing off those esters. Cheers! #bskybeer

Hadn’t realized Russian River was canning. I can now enjoy this wonderful beer poolside. #bskybeer

Tapped my Belgian pale ale. Beautifully light phenolic aroma and fairly persistent head. Light caramel malt flavor with subtle noble hop character. Nicely balanced bitterness and dries clean off the palate. Immensely drinkable! Just wish it was a bit clearer. #bskybeer #homebrew

Loving this one from Harland. Light, crisp, with a whisper of sweetness. Cheers! #bskybeer

Wonderful day in beautiful San Diego paired with a nice one from Black Plague. Cheers! #bskybeer

San Diego showing up ✊

My first attempt at a Gulden Draak red triple clone. Color is close , though maybe a bit more brown. Other than that, it’s a miss. Mash efficiency was way off so I don’t hit my OG. Paid for it. Lacks all the key flavors of the original. Still reasonable and enjoyable. Cheers! #homebrew

A well earned rest after a long day.

Brew day! Knocking out a Belgian Pale Ale.

Love me some playoff hockey! So exciting! Too bad the Flyers suck.

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Brew day! Red Tripel. #homebrew

One of my favorite styles made by a local favorite. Unfortunately the beautiful ruby red highlights under the creamy tan head don’t come through in this pic. Burnt sugar and big caramel malt flavors dominate. A bit cloying for my liking but man it’s tasty.

This might be the last BOTM to share for this year. Hinterland Brewing. Roast on the nose, cold-brew coffee and chocolate flavors. Green pepper lingers on the palate. Medium body and silky smooth.

Tapped my Belgian Dubbel homebrew. This is like my 10th iteration and still tweaking the recipe. But this is pretty tasty. Medium body, brown sugar, raisins, and a little earthiness. 7.2%. #homebrew #wrongglass

Uncovering the outdoor furniture, finally! And enjoying this really refreshing boh pils. Love that saaz hop aroma and crisp bitterness to clear the palate. Thumbs up! Cheers 🍻

Starting the weekend off with another BOTM selection. The aroma on this light drinker is really nice. At 4.8%, you could easily enjoy a few (and I probably will). Cheers

Switched to this nice German altbier. Today, this is right up my alley.

Yet another BOTM on this chilly, gray day. A 5.5% brown ale. Malty, caramel-y and (surprisingly) grassy. That hay-like character lingers a bit. Not a favorite of mine but I’m not typically into browns anyway.

Another BOTM selection. Easy drinking American Amber. Hops are a nice balance to the light malt backbone.

Another from the beer-of-the-month club. A super easy drinking 4.5% lager. Not much going on with this beer but it kinda works. Not sure I’d wanna pay craft prices for a crusher like this though.

First time with this winter ale. It’s a lighter seasonal ale with lots of fruit esters. #craftbeer #wrongglass

Good ol mom and pops got me a beer-o-the-month club thingee for Xmas. First delivery arrived and it’s not too shabby. Really crushable boh pils #craftbeer

☺️ After-dinner treat. Apricot and pepper with subtle alcohol warmth. Can’t see it, but drinking it by a fire. Trying to forget the real world for a bit. #craftbeer

Nice couple of days here before the rain starts back. Enjoying the sun and my Irish Red. Can’t get that pool opened soon enough. #craftbeer #homebrew