From the Burien Test Kitchen

WTF. This cookery is not endorsed by Weight Watchers, nor perhaps anyone in their right mind...but in the words of the cook, it had to be tried once. It was his own Turducken. A bit of a delayed, white trash, ode to Thanksgiving, heart attacks, and high cholesterol. Do not attempt this at home...but if you do, at least wash it down with a decent brew.

Big Beer at Central Market

On an early morning shopping trip I snapped a few photos of the current selection and display at the Shoreline Central Market. This grocery store is a favorite beer run stop and carries many local breweries' goods. I was looking for Bitches Brew, but no luck. Note: the current price of the Jolly Roger 6 packs are on sale for $8.99.

Man Cave Update

TVB is now in true Man Cave heaven. Note: keg fridge with Sky Hag IPA on tap, just mounted TV, and stylish recliner to sit in, while enjoying items 1 & 2.

Fran Cooks Too

And now for our first ever contribution by my dad, Fran. His latest hunting trip landed him some big game--a buck. He is now working to cook, eat, and share all the meat. This sausage gun is one tool I don't have, have never used, and might never need. Interesting though. It looks like a caulking gun and cookie press had a baby. Only in Nebraska.

Brew, Meat, and the Weber Smokey Joe

Roast was good. Smoked for 3 hours them braised in the Dutch oven for 2.5 hours. Used stout to braise. Pulled apart so easy.  The beer over powered the smoky flavor but still good. 

Smokey Joe, acquired from a NE farm boy who quit smoking charcoal and now uses a little electric unit for all his kills.

Making it look easy.

Mason is taking in all the sites

Reporting in from Germany

A picture says a thousand words.

The 50 Most Fattening Beers

The 50 Most Fattening Beers

I saw this article and felt obligated to Weight Watchers to drop this link in the beer blog. No need to stop pouring the good stuff, just keep the cardio going boys.

Green Tomatoes and Brews from the RAM

This evenings Total Disorder Port, Oktoberfest, Big Red IP were sampled with a variety of Southern favorites including ribs, CRAB mac and cheese, fried green tomatoes, and homemade pumpkin pie. Each provided a unique and complex addition to the fabulous meal--prepared by three amazing women. The Green Flash IPA and Rainier Beers--previously reviewed and raved/razzed were also consumed. GO HUSKIES!

Rainier Beer, Local Macro

Beer pong, paddling down the Yakima, hot summer nights, and spicy stir fry...When the mood hits to drink like 18 beers, this is a great Seattle choice. The pairing seen here is spicy Peruvian beef with the afore mentioned macro. Mason is gaging, but this taster downed one with gusto. Final thoughts, if you need to go macro, it isn't too bad.

limit two per...must be good!

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Keep your eyes out for these WILD ones!

Mason's top ten American wild list:

1. Captain Lawrence flaming fury

2. Lost Abbey Duck Duck Gooze

3. Lost Abbey Isabelle Proximus

4. Russian River Deviation

5. Russian River T20

6. Allagash Gargamel

7. Lost Abbey Yellow Bus

8. Cascade Vlad

9. Cascade imperial plague

10. Ithaca Brute

Ham, Mushrooms, and Laurelwood's Workhorse

Vity and VanB were treated to a homemade pizza made with ham and some of the mushroom harvest. They gave the pizza two thumbs up and suggest the following beer pairing: The Laurelwood Brewing Co's Workhourse IPA. The citrus and hoppy flavor holds it's own against the pizza. Enjoy massive quantities of both if possible...it's Sunday after all. Go Seahawks!

  

The Green Flash helped...

Vity and VanB went on a major foraging mission this weekend to collect 6.5 pounds of edible, and highly delectable chanterelle mushrooms. The boys were fueled with their favorite; the West Coast IPA from Green Flash Brewing. Beer and mushroom pairing to follow.

Hops and Crops, Auburn, WA

The scene: Hops and Crops at Mary Olson Farm in Auburn, WA

The tasters: VanB and Vity, JVB was on hand for shopping, driving, and photo ops

The breweries: Big Al, Harmon, Snoqualmie, Trade Winds, Two Beers, Airways, and Georgetown

Tasting highlights: Airways had a tasty First Class IPA. The smoked ale from Trade Winds was a hit. Harmon's selections were also enjoyed.

Costs: $10 per dude for the entry (3 tokens) + $5 each for extra tokens

Overall thoughts on the event: Needs more shade, vendors, and the music should have been in the beer garden, not across the way. The chickens were pretty entertaining--especially the rooster.

Great stout!

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Fw: Boundary Bay IPA

--- On Sat, 2/6/10, Tyler Van Berkom <vanbee@comcast.net> wrote: From: Tyler Van Berkom <vanbee@comcast.net> Subject: Boundary Bay IPA To: "Tim Mason" <seattlehbmason@yahoo.com> Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010, 7:40 PM The Wife and I cruised up to Bellingham today and picked up a keg of Boundary Bay IPA. Delicious!

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Official 2010 Beer count

Alright, alright, the official 2010 beer countdown to 500 is 69!! A great number! Were on track!! Cheers!!

A Good Night

Avery Salvation

Three Floyds Bohemoth

Russian River Salvation

Alesmith Wee Heavy

Nectar Black Xantus

Boulavard Barrel Bourbon Quad

Russian River Sanctification

Bruery Oud Tart

Lost Abbey Duck Duck Gooze

all brews were fantastic...