Hoppin Frog Turbo Shandy

I have decided that I also need to give you my opinions on the beers that I try as I try them. I will give you my first impressions of whatever beer I am reviewing at the time. Today I am reviewing Hoppin' Frogs Turbo Shandy. I picked up this bottle just two days ago.

The first thing I noticed from this beer was that it has a nice golden color with a little haziness. The aroma is that of light lemon and just a hint of orange. As I take a second whiff of this beer I also notice a touch of grapefruit. The taste  is strong in the forefront with grapefruit and a pretty highly carbonated mouthfeel. The next sip I notice a bit more of orange flavor, but grapefruit still seems to dominate the palate. The lemon flavor just barely peaks out from behind the other two flavors, but I can taste it slightly. There is also a very small touch of tangerine hiding in the back of this beer, barely noticeable. After drinking a few more sips of this beer, I finally start to notice more of the lemonade flavor that the smell would seem to indicate.

I opened this beer thinking it would be great after a hot day, but sadly, I cannot say I enjoyed this beer to much. 

Let me know what you think! Do you agree/disagree with me? Tell me.

Doing some cleaning

I was looking through some photos on my blackberry today when I came across some photos that I had forgotten about. The photos are of some old school Hudy Delight bottles and cans. If you haven't tried anything from Hudepohl, you're missing out, and, at least the can picture, shows the pride they have in Cincinnati.

I have always heard about these beers growing, but had never tried them, until it was re released about a year or two ago. You sometimes hear stories about your parents as kids or as young adults that involve their friends, favorite sports teams, or family, but the stories I heard also included Hudy.

I am glad I found these photos as it brings back some memories of stories I have heard, mostly involving Hudy and the Big Red machine (take a look at the can. On another note, they recently recognized those recently inducted to the Reds Hall of Fame with a can of their own). I hope the "new" Hudy will help me create some new memories.

Breweries Named for Cincinnati Beer Festival on Fountain Square

So the Hoperatives folks have compiled a list of the breweries that will be present at the Beer Festival on Fountain Square September 10,11, 12 Breweries Named for Cincinnati Beer Festival on Fountain Square. Thanks for sharing guys.

Oktoberfest

It's that time of year here in Cincinnati, Oktoberfest. This time of year is one of my favorites, German food, German music, and of course, German beer. Here in Cincinnati we know how to celebrate Oktoberfest with plenty of Beer and Sauerkraut each an every weekend. If you are looking to go out and enjoy one of the many festivals, here's one this week:

Germania Society Oktoberfest: August 27-29. Friday runs from 6pm-midnight, Saturday 2pm-midnight, and Sunday noon-10pm. The address: 3529 West Kemper RoadCincinnati, Ohio 45251

Here I am

Make sure to join me as I discuss whatever I feel like relating to beer and other topics of interest. It's going to be a fun ride.