Alesmith My Bloody Valentine doesn't taste like sweets or blood, lonely fat people and vampries disappointed

Out for a late evening award winning Father's Office Cheeseburger with Jamie when I noticed this recently released Alesmith seasonal on tap, My Bloody Valentine. There are so many good beers on tap here, but how could I turn down a name like that?

It smells strangely like perfume and is an odd mix of dark caramel malt, floral notes and citrus hops. I'm put off by the odd mix initially but am warming up after draining it halfway.

When I begin the night with a Pliny the Elder (one of the highest ranked IPA's in the world), it's a tough act to follow. Especially when I could also marry the Father's Office burger and fries. Brown and Amber ales aren't my thing, but this one was an interesting drink. ARMAGEDDON rating

Sierra Nevada Autumn Brown Ale Tumbler, Yum

Saturday afternoon I suggested red meat to go along with our Autumn Brown Ale Tumbler. I helped David create a terrifically ridiculous meal: andouille sausage and beef burger with blue cheese and caramelized onions, topped off a spicy mayo sauce. Savory and sweet and spicy.


This-Was-Amazing. It will also be known as the burger that almost destroyed me.

A supreme heart attack and a half

Onto the beer. I'm only familiar with Sierra Nevada's seasonal Summerfest and Pale Ales (shame one me) but both are superb. This beer is no exception. This Autumn Brown Ale Tumbler pours a beautiful dark brown color. I could not only taste the light hops of a traditional Sierra Nevada but also well-balanced rich caramel and brown sugar flavors typical in an American ale. Delicious. it was perfect for red meat. The beer is a solid ale and while I'm rating it as TRANSFORMERS, I will certainly purchase this again soon.