Capt Keith's Beer Blog

The Moth

I am working on a new project in Dallas, called The Moth. The concept is a “gastro-pub” that serves a great chef driven menu of small plates for sharing and pairing with the diverse and carefully planned beer menu. You can expect great food, perfect beer offerings and educated, professional service. The Moth will have [...]

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Bell’s Hopslam CASK Night – KC

Matt does it again in KC. He is bringing you the best the market can offer up in the form of liquid gold. This Monday – January 18th he will tap the bung on a Cask of Hopslam. Hopslam is a seasonal, high-gravity American Double/Imperial IPA from Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo, Mich., and is only available [...]

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Oak Aged Beer

A buddy of mine at Dogfish Head sent me a great little gift package over the holidays. It contained many of their big beers that he had been cellaring. Thanks dude! Last night, it was bone-chilling cold in Dallas, so I lit a fire and poured myself an ‘05 Oak Aged Immort Ale. This is a [...]

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WORLD BEER FESTIVAL

It is that time of year if you are near Columbia, South Carolina. Our friends at All About Beer Magazine are hosting the 2nd Annual World Beer Festival at the convention center just around the corner from the Flying Saucer. I attended last year and there were many world class beers available and all of the [...]

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Vintage IRS

This holiday season, we have a special glass for you. A little Yule Fuel to kick start the holiday spirit. So, bring your gang – and get to your favorite Saucer early because this glass is a good one & will surely go quick. Check it out…….. Now for the really good part. Greg Koch from [...]

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Ranger IPA

Today, I had the chance to taste the new Ranger IPA from New Belgium Brewing Company, before it’s release to the public. The team of “beer rangers” that I know from NBBC are solid guys with a passion for good beer. Not just their beer, but all beer. The story behind this IPA is that [...]

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More Christmas Ales

Last night I tried the Saint Arnold Christmas Ale – which had a deep copper color. It was slightly murky – not clear. The head was tight and lasting and tan in color. I detected some holiday spice in the aroma along with some fruity sweetness. The style is a winter warmer but the alcohol [...]

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Holiday Beer with a bit of hops

As a beer buyer, it is my job to know about all styles and take note when I taste them. It is important to know what is in the market or what will be in the market even before it arrives. This time of year is always good for beer guys like me and YOU. Last [...]

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Edge of Darkness release in San Antonio

We will release the Edge of Darkness on Wednesday the 11th in San Antonio. My friend Rusty Woodland will be there with me to make a toast. This is the beer we helped create at Sierra Nevada beer camp #12. It is a robust brown ale that has been wet hopped as well as dry [...]

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Fall Beer Fest in Fort Worth this weekend!!

This is our 4th year in a row to host the Fort Worth Beer Festival. Each year the crowd has grown in size and last year was the biggest yet. If you have not attended this annual event, let me explain how it will work. You do not have to pay to get in the event. You [...]

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