Now On Tap: Necessity Hazelnut Oatmeal Stout

Now On Tap:
Necessity
Hazelnut Oatmeal Stout
5.5% ABV

As a rule of thumb there are two types of beer that I love. One is a German Wheat and the other is Stout. Wheat in the summer and Stout in the winter. Unfortunately, I've not made a lot of stout lately. Problem solved and hence the name....Necessity!

This is the only beer I made specifically for the St. Patty's Party because its kinda tradition to pour a stout on nitro for the event. The first year it was Wifey McBeaty's Dry Stout, last year it was The Amazing Rando Manana N' Cream Stout and this year we keep it going with Necessity. This beer is really easy drinking....almost water like with a nice sweet, nutty after taste. It really reminds me of drinking beer in Ireland.......all day and night. Now I just need to think of a cool name for the Irish Car Bombs this year?

Cheers!

NOW ON TAP: Dave's Butt Juice Belgian Pale Ale

Now on Tap

Dave's Butt Juice
Belgian Pale Ale
7.85% ABV



The newest beer as a part of our Patron Inspiration Series is dedicated to our good friend and most loyal patron Dave Kennedy. Dave and I go way back to our days of playing basketball and football together in middle school and even though we've gone off and done our own things throughout the years we've always remained close. It was even easier for Dave to wanna remain close when I started brewing my own beer and needed willing friends to test it. With the exception of my wife, Dave has undoubtedly consumed (and expelled) more Bashore Brewing beer than any other person I know. I don't know if I've made a beer that Dave hasn't like. I'm not sure if he's a gluten for punishment or if its just because its free (minus tips). Regardless, on so much more than a brewing level Dave has been a great friend throughout the last 15 years of my life and I was proud to brew him whatever beer he wanted to have his name on it. Of course being the guy that he is all Dave said was, "go crazy, I have faith in you".

What came from that little bit of encouragement was Dave's Butt Juice! I can honestly say, this may be the best hoppy beer I've ever made. Overall, the beer is very well balanced, hoppy and malty, but neither are overwhelming to the point were it becomes annoying. The crazy thing about this beer is that its a Belgian Pale Ale, so it has a little bit of a fruity backbone. In addition, it has lactobacillus in it which gives it a little bit of a lemony funkiness. To round it out I set the beer on Star Fruit for a little over a month which gives it a really refreshing after taste. At 7.85% its strong enough to give you a rough time, but the alcohol is concealed so well, I think I could drink it all night. We should have this on tap at St. Patty's Day this year and if your lucky enough to share a pint (or foo foo glass) with Dave........be sure to tell him you would drink his butt juice above anyone else's!

Cheers Buddy!






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Now on Tap: Lucid Dream Blueberry Wild Ale

Now on Tap

Lucid Dreams
Blueberry Wild Ale
6.0% ABV



Its been a month or so since we've put any new beers on tap. The wait is over. New on tap this week is Lucid Dream which is a blueberry wild ale. This beer is very tart, with a little funky and fruity goodness. Honestly, the pour I've had reminds me of a sour jolly rancher. For those of you who plan to attend our St. Patty's Party....this gem should be on tap and pour for a limited time.....there's only 3 gallons to be had.

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