Comments on The Wort Hog Beer Blog: On Tap Around Town

At McCoy's, I didn't care for the Imperial...

2009-11-17T08:59:58.648-06:00

At McCoy's, I didn't care for the Imperial Steam either. They brought some out for the stragglers at the last Brewmaster's Dinner, and none of the four of us finished our taster. Okay, maybe I did...but only because it was there. The Toddy Oatmeal Stout, made with Broadway coffee, is very tasty though. It also marks the first time I've ever seen two coffee stouts on tap at one establisment (they have Founders too).

The 75th Street Brewery just released their coffee...

2009-11-16T12:44:21.894-06:00

The 75th Street Brewery just released their coffee porter. It's made with Roasterie coffee. I don't know the name but it was wonderful.

I tried the imperial steam beer ("California ...

2009-11-16T09:13:31.110-06:00

I tried the imperial steam beer ("California Uncommon") on Sunday 11/15 and it was so sweet/caramelly I couldn't finish it. Way too much malt and no idea what kind of hops he used. Northern Brewer is the signature hop of the style and none of the minty/woody characteristics stood out. This should be a fairly clean but hoppy beer and I'd expect an imperial to be hoppier than it was.

I don't recommend it, unless maybe you plan on reducing it and putting it on ice cream...

Thanks for the great info. Now if only I could ma...

2009-11-13T13:26:10.126-06:00

Thanks for the great info. Now if only I could make my way to each of these establishments. Could be a busy weekend!