Blackberry Beer...Manly, like a warm bath

Yeah, I'm a big fan of blackberry beer. As part of their Brewmaster's Collection, Samuel Adams has released a Blackberry Witbier. It's subtle, yet striking. You can smell hints of blackberry, but still get the crispiness found from the wheat.

Okay, so to all you homer's out there, I know it sounds girly. Like I should be sipping it in a champagne glass while I nibble on a fruit salad, well, you're wrong because this beer kick's Belgium Ale ass. That's right, I'll drink this beer with my steak and wrestling on TV. I'll drink it while I'm changing the blades on my lawnmower. Hell, I would drink this beer with my buddies watching extreme Monster Trucks at Lucas Oil Stadium.

FYI, in the recent, Beer Lover's Choice, a competition by SA that pits two of their brews against each other, 31,267 beer drinkers chose this brew over the more 'prissy' Coffee Stout. I can't verify this but I'm pretty sure Bobby Knight, Clint Eastwood, and Arnold were all among those that voted for the Witbier, and who wants to argue that they drink little 'girly' beers.

So with that out of the way, I'm gonna go grab a bottle and soak myself in a nice lavender infused bubble bath of EXTREME MANLINESS!!!

Sam Adams: Beer Lover's Choice

It's time for the 2008 Beer Lover's Choice. In 2007, Sam Adam's fans voted for the Sam Adams Irish Red. This year, you can choose between the Blackberry Witbier and the Coffee Stout.

Here's a brief description of the two brews from the Sam Adams website:

Blackberry Witbier: "We brewed a traditional witbier with orange peel and coriander, and then added a hint of blackberry. The aroma has distinct blackberry notes with a subtle spice character. The flavor is complex with malt and cereal notes, intense spice and citrus flavors and a smooth sweet/tart berry finish."

Coffee Stout: "Known as the the “land of a thousand hills”, Rwanda produces some of the world’s finest coffee due to its volcanic soil, high altitude and plentiful rain. We are partnering with Thousand Hills Coffee as a source for this Rwandan coffee. Working with micro-entrepeneurs like Thousand Hills Coffee offers some of the world’s best ingredients and a chance to give the little guy a leg up. We start with a clean, dry stout brewed with a bit of smoked malt and dark roasted barley, and then age it for one week on whole coffee beans - 3/4 of a pound per barrel. The result is a rich, roasty flavor with a smooth finish."

Tomorrow, August 22, 2008, a tasting event is taking place at TC Alibi's Whiskey Bar between 6 to 7:30 pm.

address: TC Alibi's
7381 North Shadeland
Indianapolis, IN
Phone: 317-841-7427


For more events nationwide visit the event list: Sam Adams Events