Oh, it's time to get excited... Jesse of The Guild Pub has listed the 2011 Final List of Cans Fest Beers and there are a few in here that I am particularly looking forward to. I'll be working the Fest from 12 - 3, so if anyone is around on Saturday, July 9 in Portland, you should come on down!
Here are the beers that I'll be gunning for after my shift ends:
21st Amendment Brewery (San Francisco, CA)
Back in Black IPA
Brewed like an American IPA but with the addition of rich, dark malts, this beer has all the flavor and hop character you expect with a smooth, mellow finish. ABV: 6.8% IBU:65
Anderson Valley Brewery Co. (Boonville, CA)
Summer Solstice This unique copper colored ale is smooth, malty, and lightly sweet, with a delicate hint of spice for that oh-so-drinkable, extra velvety flavor. ABV: 5.0% IBU: 4
Big Sky Brewing (Missoula, MT)
Summer Honey Ale Brewed with a unique, balanced blend of spices, Northwest Hops, and Montana honey. Light colored, light bodied, and very drinkable, Summer Honey sacrifices nothing to create a flavorful beer that can be enjoyed during the height of the summer. ABV: 4.7% IBU: 15
Caldera Brewing (Ashland, OR)
IPA An American-style India Pale Ale brewed with plenty of body and an assertive hop profile. Premium Two Row, Munich, and Crystal Malts. Simcoe, Centennial, and Amarillow hops. ABV: 6.1% IBU: 94
Central City Brewing Co. (Surrey, BC)
Red Racer IPA
Hop, hops, and more hops! This ale has an intense aroma and a long lingering finish. A beer for the connoisseur, this is the Brewmasters choice. ABV: 6.5%
Fort George Brewery (Astoria, OR)
Vortex IPA
Generous additions of Simcoe, Amarillo and Cascade hops throughout the brewing, fermentation and conditioning phases, balanced with heaps of organic pale malt.
ABV: 7.4% IBU: 97
Kenai River Brewing Co. (Soldotna, AK)
Skilak Scottish
Pours with a light beige head on a dark amber beer. Aroma is of smooth malt along with a smoky background leading to a mouthful of deep, roasted malt flavor. Ends long and smooth with a sweet aftertaste. ABV: 5.4% – IBU: 25
Maui Brewing Co. (Maui, HI)
Coconut Porter
Coconut Porter is a fresh handcrafted Robust Porter brewed with six varieties of malted barley, hops and hand-toasted coconut. This beer has a malty-toasted coconut aroma followed by a rich, silky feel with tastes of dark malt, chocolate and hints of coffee. Flavors of toasted coconut and hoppy spice help balance the sweet finish. ABV: 6.0% IBU:30
Natian Brewery (Portland, OR)
La Luz Summer Session Ale
Overall, a hazy wheat appearance with a pure white foam head and subdued lemon aroma. Predominate Elderflower flavor with a slight lingering depth from the Grains of Paradise and a slight lemon presence. ABV: 6.2%
Oskar Blues Brewery (Longmont, CO)
G’Knight Imperial Red/Double IPA
A hefty, dry hopped double-red ale with a nose full of aroma, a malty middle and unctuous hop flavors. G’Knight sports a surprisingly sensuous finish for a beer of its size. ABV: 8.7% IBU: 60
Ska Brewing (Durango, CO)
ESB Special Ale
A caramel overtone prevails with some tart fruit notes. The initial flavor is crisp, but then the sweet caramel tones prevail. A final swallow lends itself to balance with just a hint of chocolate in the finish. ABV: 5.7% IBU: 58
Euphoria Pale Ale
An India Pale Ale, the Euphoria is crafted with piles and piles of Golding hops to provide a unique spicy finish. ABV: 6.1% IBU: 61
Two Beers Brewing Co. (Seattle, WA)
Trailhead ISA (Indian-style Session Ale)
A Northwest India-style Session Ale (ISA) aggressively dry-hopped with Columbus and Cascade hops and brewed with light crystal and honey malts. A hoppy crisp beer perfect for the sunny days of summer. ABV: 4.8% IBU: 48
