Hoppy Purrfection (2024)

28/11/2023

On my first trip to the West Coast, I was able to visit at the Northwest location. I chose an all sour fight, creating this beautiful array of colors. My favorite by a long shot was the Blueberry Muffin Fruit in the Can. I'm a big fan of smoothie sours and this was thiccc. Very fruit forward. Delicious!
Status: draft list is viewable on Untappd for each location
📸 Blueberry Muffin, Fruited Sour, 6%; Blueberry Muffin Fruit in the Can, Smoothie Sour, 6%; Evil Red, Fruited Sour, 8.1%; Possessed, Fruited Sour, 8.4%; Queen of Fruits, Fruited Sour, 6%
📍 Great Notion Brewing, Portland, OR

15/11/2023

Last night, I visited and WOW, did it blow me away!! ☺️ This brewery specializes in small batch farmhouse style brews. I tried practically the entire menu (minus three 😂) and here are my favorites! Eleanor stole the show with its funky, tart, full of berry flavor. I love to see elderberries in ales and it did not disappoint. Matri is a new brew featuring chamomile and lemon verbena. Light, a little tangy and refreshing! Naledi is super soft in flavor, with a sweet grape finish. Almota is crisp, with a complex flavor and mild Brett tones. And lastly, Bobbi is slightly tart with hoppiness and citrus notes. Funky hops all around. Delicious!
Also a big special thank you to Jamie who took great care of us!!!
Status: on draft
📸 Eleanor, Farmhouse Ale, 6.7%; Matri, Saison, 5.1%; Naledi, Oak-aged Farmhouse Ale, 6.8%; Almota, Oak-aged Farmhouse Ale, 4.6%; Bobbi, Hoppy Saison, 6.2%
📍 Fair Isle Brewing, Seattle, WA

13/11/2023

When you tell your cat it's time to wash his favorite floor towel 😆

08/11/2023

Last night, I visited that had a few beers I was curious to try. Unfortunately, their infamous Sea Foam for its blue-green hue was not available but there was a bunch of others! My favorites were We Go Together Like... and The Cashmere Sweater. We Go Together Like... is peanut butter and jelly in a beer. This raspberry and strawberry version is slightly sweet with peanut on the nose. The berry notes come through while the peanut is light. Very tasty. The Cashmere Sweater is hazy and juicy. Smooth with a mouthful feel. Delicious!
Status: on draft
📸 We Go Together Like..., Sour Ale, 7%; The Cashmere Sweater, Double IPA, 8%
📍 1840 Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI

05/11/2023

Yesterday I attended for the very first time! This Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer was a great event and so many different beers from all over. It was a little overwhelming at first and I wish they had a small description of every beer but it was fun! My favorite beer was the Bourbon Barrel Aged Dill Pickle Gose from !
Even with the big crowd, I was able to somehow bump into 😂 Taylor and Jeff are so nice and funny, it was great to finally meet and talk!
Also bumped into another Rhode Island born ! Rhode Islanders will always find each other in the wild! 🙆‍♀️ We totally gotta meet up at the new breweries when you're back in town!
📍 Fobab, Chicago, IL

25/10/2023

Very grateful to have been invited to the the soft opening of new Brighton location! Their amazing beers in a new space with bringing the food 😍 The vibe is a little different from your average brewery. The taproom is more dark and spooky with the decor to match! I absolutely love it! All of the beers were amazing, and they have a few only brewed there 👀 Peep that Splatterhaus, a Brighton exclusive!
Status: on draft
📸 Splatterhaus, Fruited Sour, 7%; Reservations at Dorsia, Double Hazy IPA, 8%; To Cross The Bridge, Pilsner, 4.7%
📍 Widowmaker Taproom and Kitchen, Brighton, MA

11/10/2023

Fall means all the pumpkin beer! 🎃 is hosting a bunch of spooky happenings this month with great craft beer. I'll be popping in a bunch to try all their pumpkin beers. First one I tried is the Pumking from . You can taste a mouthful of cinnamon and nutmeg, with malty notes. The pumpkin flavor comes though wonderfully. Delicious!
Status: on draft at Deadbeats. Check in with one of the brewery locations for draft and can list.
📸 Pumking, Imperial Ale, 8.6%
📍 Southern Tier Brewing, Lakewood, NY

02/10/2023

Fall means watching the leaves turn!

27/09/2023

Did you know PICKLE BEER exists?! 🤩 While researching what to eat at , I saw a funny video from showcasing their pickle beer. I laughed at how relatable it was and I knew these were my kind of people. I love unique beers and this was right up my alley. On that rainy Sunday, I happily pranced into the tent and ordered the infamous pickle beer. The bartender was just as excited as me 😆 She came back and the excitement overflowed when I saw the pickle spear in it. Oh. My. GOSH. This beer is pickle heaven. Strong pickle on the nose. Pure pickle goodness on the tongue. Light and a little hoppy. At the end, that pickle spear soaked up the beer and became a great treat 😍 Delicious!
Status: available on draft at The Big E in the American Craft Beer tent until October 1
📸 Dill With It Pickle Ale, Pale Ale, ?%
📍 Amherst Brewing, Amherst, MA

13/09/2023

Love me some FUNK! 😍 Last winter, I visited at night to enjoy a beverage before bed. There was actually a wedding rehearsal going on so I had to literally *chill* outside in the freezing wind 😂 Outside menu is limited but it worked. When it was over, I ventured inside to check out the space and more of the menu. My two favorites were the farmhouse ales. Floruit is aged on many fruits, which I tasted peach, cherry and other berries. It was very light and smooth. Italo Disco is foudre-aged. It's sweet and you can taste the oak. Delicious!
Status: not on draft or bottle
📸 Floruit, Farmhouse Ale, 5%: Italo Disco, Farmhouse Ale, 7.5%
📍 Oxbow Blending & Bottling, Portland, ME

10/09/2023

Yesterday was one of my new favorite events hosted by called Raise the Barn! Over 20 amazing breweries from in and around the Northeast gather together for this huge beer tasting event. I was so excited to see and of course I was dressed for the part! 😂 Nothing Gold is a must try DIPA and one of my top favorites. It was my first time trying Baby Genius. Light and citrus, full flavored. The smooth flavor is a great one to end the day with. Delicious!
Status: Nothing Gold on draft, Baby Genius in can pours
📸 Nothing Gold, Double IPA, 8.2%: Baby Genius, Blonde Ale, 4%
📍 Bissell Brothers, Portland, ME

08/09/2023

The best seat in the house to look out the window!

06/09/2023

On my first trip to Portland, Maine, I was excited to visit a bunch of the breweries. The first brewery was . The brewery is beautiful, filled with color and spacious. And they have food on site! I tried so many of their beers, including the Nothing Gold. This hazy IPA blew me away. Strong orange color and juicy, with some bitterness. A great IPA that I recommend to everyone. Delicious!
Status: on draft
📸 Nothing Gold, Double IPA, 8.2%
📍 Bissell Brothers, Portland, ME

30/08/2023

All I can say is WOW! Every farmhouse ale from is pure gold. The Harvest series comes in many flavors but Yellow Raspberry blew me away. A little funky, taste of fresh raspberry, a sweet finish. I need more of this! Delicious!
Status: Bottle only
📸 Yellow Raspberry: 2020 Harvest, Farmhouse Ale, 6%
📍 Hill Farmstead Brewery, Greensboro Bend, VT

23/08/2023

Last weekend, I visited because I heard there was a new brewery cat 👀 I didn't get to see the cat but I did try their beer. Their sour Peach Big Tart is big on the tart with a subtle peach flavor. It's smooth and not too sweet. This one is heavy in the ABV but tastes light. Delicious!
Status: can pour only
📸 Peach Big Tart, Fruited Berliner Weisse, 7.1%
📍 Bog Iron Brewery, Norton, MA

16/08/2023

I love a good block party and last week the hosted an amazing Hope Street Summer Block Party! Several breweries were available with the beer garden. I chose Sun Sick Day by . This sour was tart and slightly salty. Very unique and I ended up drinking two of them! Delicious!
Status: on draft
📸 Sun Sick Day, Gose, 5.5%
📍 Moniker Brewery, Providence, RI

09/08/2023

Yesterday was International Cat Day! Cheers to this fluffy boy!

07/08/2023

Last winter, I took a trip to and had one of the most amazing brewery experiences. I tried a bunch of the beers and I fell in love with the Drip series. This imperial stout series is full-bodied and balanced. Two were available for pours. You can really taste the coffee and vanilla notes. And a surprise ingredient, peanut butter! I loved them both but I enjoyed the BA Blueberry Drip just a little more for its sweetness. Delicious!
Status: bottle only
📸 BA Blueberry Drip 2022, BA Marshmallow Drip 2022, Imperial Stout, 13.2%
📍 Finback Brewery, Brooklyn, NY

31/07/2023

One of my favorite breweries on my Brooklyn trip is . Easy drinking beers with low bitterness and fruit forward flavors. The draft beers are highly rotational so you can try new flavors each visit. The tasting flights are curated into categories for the perfected experience. I love the sour series and it was awesome to try all of them together! My favorite of my last flight was the Plumberrry Tart Deco. Slightly sweet, tangy, full bodied. You taste the plum mixing with the berries. Delicious!
Status: currently not on tap
🍺 Plumberry Tart Deco, Sour Ale, 7.6%
📍 Talea Beer Co, Brooklyn, NY

30/07/2023

I won't lie, the name caught my attention first 😂 And this for sure was my kind of daddy! This throwback to last fall was a collaboration with and . It's a blend of Greater Good's Pulp Daddy and Lone Pine's Oh-J to bring a very hazy beer. It tastes like a creamsicle with tangerine puree, lactose, and vanilla. Sweet, creamy, lots of orange flavor. Delicious!
Status: currently not on tap
🍺 Daddy-Oh, Milkshake Double IPA, 8%
📍 Lone Pine Brewing, Portland, Maine

28/07/2023

How can you say no to that face? 🥹

27/07/2023

I didn't get to visit a lot of breweries on my trip to Montreal but I was able to check out . I sat on the outside patio, watching all the people walk by. On the menu, I was excited to see smoothie sours and ordered one of each. Oh boy! They were thick, sweet, and just what I like. My favorite was the Framboise sour. Not too tart and hit the spot. I drank it in three sips 😂
Status: Available in cans
🍺 Brew Juice - 100% Framboise, Smoothie Sour, 5.2%
📍 Pub BreWskey, Montreal, Canada

25/07/2023

I am back home after my first trip to Montreal, Canada 😊 I visited a few breweries on this trip and discovered , a brewpub with a expansive beer list. I'm really into ales and barrel aged beers right now and this one caught my eye 👀 The Symbiose series is aged in oak barrels. This version has juicy mango with a nice acidity. There's a little funk, great balance, I enjoyed this one a lot!
Status: Bottle only. Currently available
🍺 Symbiose No 24, Brett Beer/Saison, 6.5%
📍 Dieu du Ciel!, Montreal, Canada

20/07/2023

Throwback to May with Whale Watching, my number one favorite beer tasting event. Excellent breweries from all over, fantastic beer sampling, and the wonderful whale sightings! These whales are special bottle pours at specific timed slots. This year I was able to catch a few and my favorite by a long shot was Berliner Messe: Alleluiavers Blends from . It was funky, loaded with peach and nectarine. It was so unique and different from everything else I tried. I almost followed the gentleman pouring it like a baby duck, I wanted more 🤣
Status: 2016 limited. Newer blends available.
🍺 Berliner Messe: Alleluiavers Blends, Berliner Weisse, 4%
📍 Brewery: The Referend Bier Blendery, Kutztown, PA

19/07/2023

It was highly recommended by my friend to visit and I can see why. A fun space with beer and coffee, and board games to play with friends. I enjoyed the Ms. Frizzle, a sour ale with lemon and butterfly pea flower. The purple hue is beautiful and different. It's tart and a little sour. Definitely my new go-to here!
Status: currently not on tap
🍺 Ms. Frizzle, Sour Ale, 4.6%
📍 Lamplighter Brewing, Cambridge, MA

18/07/2023

The love of my life, Cooper 🥰

17/07/2023

Yo, I love when every trip to gives me the opportunity to try a new IPA. I was recommended to try Mountains Mountains and this is a new favorite. Hopped with citra and cashmere. Hazy, smooth, it's a win for me.
Status: on tap
🍺 Mountains Mountains, DIPA, 8%
📍 Long Live Beerworks, Providence, RI

13/07/2023

Hi, I'm Jamie! 🙆‍♀️ I've been sharing my food and beverage journey over on for the last five years! While that continues, I wanted to create a fun new page combining some of my favorite things: beers and cats! I'll be posting the best tasting beers I find along with pictures of my cat Cooper. I promise he's a cutie! 🐈‍⬛ I'm excited to start this new journey with you all 😄 Cheers! 🍻
📸 At the opening of the brand new 🍺

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