Beer Haiku Daily

State of the Union
Flung my tallboy at the screen
Hops spring eternal

Written by Zach Hindin.

Thing of the day: Presidential Seal Mug

Inside with his beer.
He puts off shoveling snow.
Until tomorrow

Written by Captain Hops.

References: They said to expect an inch of snow. We’ve got at least six now with no sign of tapering off.

Thing of the day: Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025

Unforgiving cold
Doesn’t deter those waiting
In line for the keg

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the day: Bronco Multi-Tap Beer Pump Unit – 4 Faucets

A bit of advice
If you want to drink all day
You must start early

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the day: Zippo “Beer is Yummy” High Polish Chrome Pocket Lighter

Win entry to a
Beer Industry Conference
By being dirty

Written by Captain Hops.

Reference: Fizz Marketing is having a contest. “You could win a ticket to the 2010 Beer Industry Summit worth $1100! Simply come up with the best beer name that would never get approved by the Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and you’ll be on your way to one of the largest beer events in the industry!”

Sounds like fun. Don’t forget to read the rules at the bottom of the post.

Thing of the day: Modern Moonshine Techniques

Twenty three thousand
for your own automated
brewing masterpiece

Written by Captain Hops.

References: A while back, I wrote about the NanoBrewMaster featured in Popular Science. At the time they said the were trying to figure out how to produce and sell them commercially. I signed up for their email list and waited. Well… I got an email today that said the time has come and you can preorder your NanoBrewMaster now. They are working out production logistics and could be shipping actual units in six to nine months. For only 23,000 US dollars you can get your very own. Since I’m about $22,900 short, let me know when yours comes in. I’d like to check it out.

Thing of the day: Popular Science (1-year)

I’ve so much to do
But first I’ll have another.
Procrastinating.

Written by Captain Hops.

Tasting Hop Stoopid
One hundred and two I.B.U
Isn’t what I thought.

Written by Captain Hops.

References: I saw Hop Stoopid by Lagunitas Brewing Company at my local shop this week and decided I needed to give it a try. By the name alone, I expected hops to come bleeding out my ears. I expected it to be a ridiculous hopragious undrinkable mess. The thing is… it is actually quite drinkable. I have a difficult time believing I’m staring 102 IBU dead in the face. There are a lot of hops mind you. A lot of aroma, in-your-face hops. They just don’t show up all on the bitter side. In addition the malt backbone is standing tall. It adequately stands up to the large amount of hops present and it doesn’t just do it in that thick and sticky way that some blatantly high hop beers do. I could actually drink a couple of glasses of this in a single sitting without looking like a raised pinky sippy wuss. In fact I just have. Good job Lagunitas on creating a miracle of mega hop balance. Unless of course you are lying about the 102 IBU. If that’s the case, well… then good job anyway, but stop lying.

Thing of the day: The Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Hops, Malts, and Brewing Herbs: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back-To-Basics)

Tasting my homebrew.
Did my I. P. A. really
Just smack me upside?

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the day: The East India Company: Trade and Conquest from 1600

Designing great beers
as the staff meeting drones on.
A home office joy

Written by Captain Hops.

References: I love playing with BeerSmith. Sometimes its a whole lot more fun than the task at hand.

Thing of the day: Designing Great Beers: The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer Styles

Though not why I brew
A little recognition
Is that much sweeter.

Written by Captain Hops.

References: I recently started home brewing again after a 14 year hiatus. My Northern English Brown Ale won third place out of 18 in my monthly club contest. It was my third batch since I was born again as a brewer. It’s not the Olympics or anything but the recognition certainly motivates me to continue brewing.

Thing of the day: Brew Your Own

Rounding up the friends,
For a weekend in Heaven.
Bring on the Belgians!

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Max’s 6th annual Belgian Beer Fest is scheduled for February 12-14, 2010. Lock in your baby sitter and designated driver now and plan on being in Baltimore, Maryland! Max’s Taphouse is open from 11AM-2AM each day. There is no entrance fee. Beers can be purchased in sample or single serving sizes. Following is a the draft list. The list is always subject to change and many of these will certainly run out through the course of the weekend.

2010 BELGIAN FEST DRAFTS : FOR FRIDAY AT 11AM:
Achilles Celtic Angel
Achouffe Houblon Chouffe
Achouffe La Chouffe
Achouffe Mc Chouffe
Achouffe N’ Ice Chouffe
Alvinne Bathazaar
Alvinne Caper Fumitas
Alvinne Extra
Alvinne Gaspar
Alvinne Melchior
Alvinne Oak Aged Bathazaar
Alvinne Oak Aged Podge
Alvinne Podge
Barbar Winterbok
Blaugies La Moneuse Special Winter
Blaugies Saison D Epeautre
Bockor Cuvee Des Jacobins Rouge
Brugse Zot Dubbel
Cantillon Gueuze
Cantillon Iris
Cantillon Rose De Grambrinus
Cazeau Tournay
Cazeau Tournay Black
Cazeau Tournay De Noel
Contreras Valier Blonde
Contreras Valier Extra
Contreras Valier Divers
De Dochter Van De Korenaar Embrasse
De Dochter Van De Korenaar Noblesse
De Dochter Van De Korenaar Courage
De Glazen Toren Jan De Lichte
De Glazen Toren Angeligue
De Glazen Toren Ondineke
De Glazen Toren Saison D Epre Mere Special Endejaar
De Glazen Toren Saison De Epre Mere
De Proef Van Twee
De Ranke Noir De Dottignies
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Triple
De Regenboog Catherine The Great
De Regenboog Guido
De Regenboog Kerst
De Regenboog Sleedorn Extra
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Dubbel
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Plus
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Speciale
Delirium Tremens
Duvel Green
Ellezelloise Hercule Stout
Ellezelloise Quintine Blonde
Geants Gouyasse
Geants Urchon
Gulden Draak Vintage
Het Alternatief Eerwaarde Pater
Het Alternatief Piet Agoras
La Rulles Triple
la Trappe Isidor
Lefebvre Floreffe Dubbel
Lefebvre Floreffe Triple
Mardesous 6
Mardesous 8
Mardesous 10
Sint Canarus Pere Canard
Sint Canarus Triple
Slaapmutske Dry Hopped Lager
Slaapmutske Kerstmutske
St Bernards Christmas
St Feuillien Blanche
St Feuillien Saison
Struise Tsjeeses
Timmermans Bourgogne Des Flandres
Van Honsebrouck Bacchus
Van Honsebrouck Gueuze Fond Tradtion
Brewers Art Green Peppercorn Triple w/ real Peppercorns(Cask)
De Regenboog BBBourgondier Gravity(cask)
De Regenboog Calva Reserve Gravity (Cask)
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Kerst Gravity (cask)
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Great Reserva in a JW Lees Wooden (Cask)
The Bruery Two Turtle Doves (Cask)

OTHER DRAFTS FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY:
Allagash Fluxus
Allagash Hugh Malone
Allagash Interlude
Alllgash Odyssey
Barbar
Chimay Cinq Cents
De Dolle Dulle Teve
De Dolle Stille Nacht
De Koninck Winter
De Ranke Pere Noel
De Ranke Guldenberg
Delirium Noel
Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux
Dupont Foret
Dupont Saison
Echt Kriekenbier
Gouden Carolus Cuvee Blauw
Gouden Carolus Noel
Klokke Roeland
La Rulles Estivale
Ommegang Abbey
Ommegang Rare Vos
Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence
Ommegang Hennepin
Ommegang Pale Ale
Ommegang Rouge
Ommegang Witte
Ommegang Three Philosophers
Petrus Winter
Scaldis
Scaldis Noel
Van Bossche Buffalo Stout
Van Eecke Kapittel Abt
Van Eecke Kapittel Blonde
Van Eecke Kapittel Pater
Van Eecke Kapittel Prior
Van Eecke Poppering Hommelbier
Strubbe Ichtegems Grand Cru
Sint Canarus Potteloereke
Silly Double Enghien Blonde
Silly Enghien Noel
Silly Pink Killer
Silly Saison De Silly
Silly Super 64
Silly Pils
Silly Titje
Kerkom Bink Blosem
Kerkom Bink Blonde
Kerkom Bink Bruin
Kerkom Bink Triple
Het Alternatief Hik Blonde
De Regenboog Vuuve
De Regenboog Wostyntje
St Bernardus Wit
La Divine Dark Triple
Allagash Cask TBA
Brewers Art Seven Beauties (Cask)

Thing of the day: Good Beer Guide Belgium