Tuesday, April 13, 2010

BWBB


Hey world,

So today is time for the latest installment of the Bi-Weekly Beer Blog. I've been trying to keep blogging with some regularity, and now that my mock trial is over, I should be able to meet all of your extremely high expectations.

For this beer blog, we are going all the way across the pond to Suffolk, England. There is a pretty neat brewery there called "St. Peter's" which has some really tasty ales. The ones that are easy to find are the English Ale and the IPA. For purposes of this blog, I'll focus on the IPA. The first thing you will notice when you go buy the IPA is the cool bottle; it comes in this unique 500ml bottle. (my quick google search tells me that's about 17 oz) But that is besides the point. You should really buy the beer because it's so good to drink.

The St. Peter's IPA pours a light gold/orange color. It is relatively hoppy, but infused with a decent malt flavor. It also has a distinct sweetness for an IPA. I actually think it is one of the easier drinking IPAs that I have had in my life. (It is about 5.5% ABV) I have read in some places, that American IPAs tend to be big and bold, whereas the British ones are a tad more subtle. I definitely think St. Pete's fits in that typical British mold. Sometimes, it's nice to take a break from the those intense IPAs. I could also see this beer being a good starting place for people who aren't quite as enthusiastic about IPAs. Surprisingly, you can find St. Peter's ales in a decent amount of liquor stores and bars. I would say that the English Ale is probably a bit more prevalent, but it isn't too difficult to the IPA. Additionally, both ales are moderately priced, usually $4-$5 per bottle. Go buy it.

I'll be back blogging about other stuff in the near future. In the meantime, go try a beer you've never had and let me know how it is.

Until next time, keep living life.

Best wishes.

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