The 50 Best Beer Labels
ALEHEADS has a post about the best beer labels along with some great photos of each one. Some of my favorites are the Modus Hoperandi, Huhnapu’s, and Sexual Chocolate Imperial Stout. The artwork and design that goes in to some of these labels is incredibly well done. It would be fun to drink with the guy who designed the Shark Pants label.
Stella Artois Launches 2011 World Draught Masters Competition
Starting tomorrow, the yearly Stella World Draught Masters Competition begins! The goal is to pour the perfect Stella beer. This is much more difficult than it sounds — it’s a 9 step pouring ritual! I got to attend the event last time it was in Orlando and it was a heck of a good time. There’s a slideshow of that event below.
Taking the Belgian beer experience to new heights, Stella Artois has commenced its 15th annual World Draught Masters competition that asks consumers to demonstrate mastery of the iconic Stella Artois 9-Step Pouring Ritual. Six U.S. cities (Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, Miami, New York and Boston) will hold regional competitions in which beer enthusiasts are trained in the 9-Step Pouring Ritual, and then showcase their command of the process. Fans outside of these markets can still qualify via the virtual pour competition on the Stella Artois Facebook Page. Competitors will vie for a spot at the U.S. finals in Washington, D.C. on October 7, and one lucky U.S. winner will move on to compete at the world finals in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Best IPAs In America
ALEHEADS has a list of the top ten IPAs in America. There were some rules when making the selections:
- Only domestic examples allowed
- Only one beer per brewery, for the sake of variety (more about that later)
- If you haven’t tried it, you can’t add it to your list
The list they came up with is pretty interesting and I mostly agree. However, I haven’t tried their #1 selection, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA. Check out the article for some great IPA selections and to see if you agree or disagree.
Firestone Walker Parabola
Firestone Walker Parabola has been rated as one of the best beers of 2011. This is a russian imperial stout in all its glory. The barrel aging adds a wealth of subtle flavor that really brings out the best of the stout. This is a very difficult beer to get so if you find it, stock up!. From the web site:
Parabola has been a major component of past anniversary blends and is one of our most aggressive offerings. This beer features bold bourbon and tobacco aromas and a rich dark chocolate, charred oak flavor. Parabola is best enjoyed in moderation and is a perfect beer to pair with those chocolate dessert favs.
Fudge Stout Brownies
File under "Things that look ridiculously good." Craft Beer has a recipe for Fudge Stout Brownies — brownies made with stout! They have a warning on there that really seems more like a challenge:
Chocolate lovers be warned, these brownies are moist, fudgy, and deeply chocolaty. If you’re having trouble finding a Coffee Stout in your area, substitute 2 ounces Sweet Stout mixed with 1 ounce brewed espresso.
I’d love to make this with Moohoo or Vanilla Bourboun County stout.
Photo Credit:Brownies via flickr.
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