After getting home, Mark made some guacamole to enjoy during the game. We then checked out what beer we had in the fridge and decided to go with a Gordon Biersch theme. We started with the Blonde Bock with the expectation that it would be a light flavored beer. However upon our first sips, we were both surprised by the flavor punch it had. The Blond Bock boasts an ABV of 7% and packs a sweet, malty, slightly wheaty and fruity flavor. Not a favorite but tasted better than the expectations I had for it.
Next was the Czech Style Pilsner. Neither Mark nor I order a lot of Pilsners while out so I don't really know how I feel about them. After tasting, I would describe this beer as "fine." It was a light beer overall. Light in color and in flavor. No powerful flavors and slightly dry and bland. We both enjoyed the Blonde Bock more.
That wrapped up our Super Bowl Sunday drinking. After the buffalo chicken sandwiches we made in the crockpot, we were both pretty full.
Today starts SF Beer Week! We have plans to check out a few events this week, including a blind IPA taste test tonight so there should be some new reviews and posts coming up.
Good article. What are some of the places you guys have in mind for SF Beer Week? What do you recommend in the south bay?
ReplyDeleteWe went to Lost Coast night at Harry's Hobrau on Valentine's Day. We both got a pint of the Cocoa Eightball Porter and really liked it. Nice chocolate flavor. I also got the Winter Porter. This was good too and was a much sweeter porter. Mark got the Tangerine Wheat which I've had before. I think we might go to IPA night at Smokeaters tonight, Ballast Point night at Harry's tomorrow, or High Water night at Harry's on Saturday. We're undecided on which we'll make it to. There aren't a lot of unptapped places you haven't been to in the South Bay but if you have time one day, I'd recommend heading up to Stealhead in Burlingame. They are a full restaurant and brewery and their beer is good.
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