A beer I don't remember drinking

I love mexican food. I also love Jose Graces and is his many restaurants. Last Friday I got to have a great dinner at Mexican inspired restaurant Distrito in the city. I had a beer that night, but can't remember what it was, or if it were any good. As I was going through my pictures on the Iphone, I saw this picture and it took me a few minutes to realize where I drank this beer. I can't remember what kind of beers were on the menu other than they have craft beer selection. For my selection, I'm certain I went with a craft beer, as I didn't go with a Mexican beer such as Modelo, Dos Equixx, or even Corona. Thinking about it, I am sure I tried a hoppy beer, or perhaps an IPA. Yea, I think it was an IPA. Here's a Picture. Next time I go to Distrito I will have better luck on remembering the beer I drank.

Fall Beers Already?

With the end of summer in sight, and fall is right around the corner, I've noticed many breweries have already released their fall seasonal beers. Just the other week I noticed my local supermarket had Blue Moon Pumpkin Ale, and a friend came over the other week with a case of Sam Adam's Octoberfest. I've mentioned it before, and I'm certain I'll mention it again but I love fall beers. I'm a huge fan of the Octoberfest and Pumpkin Ale Beers. The other week I went to the Boathouse in Conshohocken, and got to try a pint of the River Horse Hip O lantern. This imperial pumpkin ale is brewed with pumpkin spices and puree that was delicious. With it being as hot as it's been it was kind of weird drinking a Pumpkin beer that I would associate with the fall, but hey it just goes to show you that brewers are excited about seasonal beers. It kind of reminds me how stores handle Christmas in that they start advertisements and sales even before you get your Thanksgiving Turkey picked out. I enjoyed this beer, however it was very strong with a 9% alcohol content.

Been some time...

Dear Readers,
Or should I say old friends. I feel like I can call you that. After all, we've been through a lot of beer drinking and blogs together. Since the start of the year I shared my life, and how beer is so present in it through the blog. After chronicling my life through beer, I realized I've really enjoyed the last half year, and beer has given me incredible experiences.
The past few weeks I've been slacking in writing. When I first started this blog my goal was to write daily. At first I did a good job at succeeding. Lately things have been different. I've blogged less, but in no means did I quit my beer drinking and love for it. I plan to start writing again, and hope to keep you as readers, as well as get new readers.
Stay thirsty my friends.
HLovesBeer

An IPA I enjoy

I picked up a 6 pack of Yards Brewing Company IPA from the Shop Right. I've been craving this beer for the past few months, and am constantly reminded of this beer each time I get a Yards Brawler down at the stadium. For a local beer, I feel this brewery is underrated, and often not thought when you think of local breweries. As for an IPA it has a nice bite that's refreshing. Unfortunately after tonight I will be out of this beer as I will have drank it all.

Just like College

I was reminded of my college days the other night. I headed to a friends house in Manayunk after work Wed night. I drank a Keystone light out of a can. Yes. They still sell the beer in those tall blue cans. It tasted just like I remembered, but it was a beer.

I thought I saw it all until I saw strawberry jello shots with tequilla. Someone cut open stawberries pour jello mixed in with tequilla. It was actually good.

Happy Birthday Gram

It was my Grandmother's birthday the other week, so this past Saturday the family took her to her favorite place: Bertucci's. Since I've began this blog, I've mentioned going here multiple times, and I'm certain it won't surprise you that I ordered a draft of the Harpoon IPA. Actually, I ended up drinking two of them as this is the staple of my meal at this restaurant. There isn't much to report about this beer other than it's an IPA that goes well with the Italian food genre and the fact that it's served in a cool Harpoon IPA mug glass is a nice touch. I went with a BBQ chicken pizza, and the menu suggested pairing this with a Boston Sam Adam's Lager. This is good marketing by Bertucci's as it gives those that don't drink beer an idea what kind of beer they should order. Although, I didn't take Bertucci's suggestion, I did find my IPA washed down the pizza well.

An Awesome Gift!

From my girlfriend Lauren!