Episode #108: Bootlegger’s Brewing
Another fan-submitted show! Chris tasted two beers from tiny Bootlegger’s Brewing out of Santa Cruz, CA. Special thanks to David Banales for sending the beer.
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The Beer Temple is a craft beer store, owned and operated by Christopher and Margaret Quinn of Chicago, Illinois. Chris is recognized by the Siebel Institute of Technology, America's oldest brewing school, as a Master of Beer Styles and Evaluation. He is a Certified Cicerone, a recognized judge with the Beer Judge Certification Program, and member of the beer panel at the Beverage Testing Institute. Margaret is a Certified Beer Server, and has also completed classes at the Siebel Institute of Technology.
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The Black Phoenix sounded very intriguing, so I was sad to hear that it wasn’t as great as it seemed to promise; I have to admit, that I’m not a fan of sour in my porters, but that could be quite intentional, given that the old London porters may have in fact been a bit sour. I think I would also have been disappointed by the lack of some smokey character from the chipotles, but it brings up an interesting flavor thing for me in that some coffee beers taste somewhat jalapeno-peppery to me, so I could see a jalapeno/coffee beer working OKAY, though I wouldn’t prefer it since the peppery hints in those coffee beers also seems a bit weird until I get a few sips into the beer.
Nice reviews! Good brewery. Only had their Spring Meadow (seasonal) and the famed Knuckle Sandwich a couple times. K Sandwich is really really amazing when fresh. Maybe David can hook you up when the next batch is out!
Cheers!
Bill
Yeah, never having had any other their other stuff, I did find some of the names pretty awesome. Knuckle Sandwich, Dr. Tongue, etc..