Episode 74: A Meading of the Minds

Bob Moffitt and Twisted Cedar’s Steve Aitchison talk stouts and the business of mead in Northern California. This could also be called, “The Best Can Art Episode” In the running for the best beer episode, too. CLICK HERE FOR THE PODCAST EPISODE!

Yo-Ho Brewing “Sorry Sakura Mochi” Pastry 6% ABV

Bob: Excellent can art. Interesting that it is so low in ABV being a pastry. Green is interesting. Little aftertaste brings it down. VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT

Steve: Mochi taste immediately. Creamy. Too sweet? Can I pour this in my ramen? VERY GOOD.

Tripping Animals “Pig Spice Latte” Coffee 6% ABV

Bob: Great can art. Pumpkin? More of a coffee than a milk perhaps. Why do so many brewers have this name online? VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT

Steve: Should be creamy. Spice. Pumpkin. VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT

Almanac “Smooches” American 6.9% ABV

Bob: GOOD, but disappointing. Doesn’t live up to the description. Bakers chocolate. Untappd and Beer Advocate can’t agree on what it is. American? Milk? Chocolate? You decide.

Steve: I missed the velvet, the lusciousness, and the decadence. Too dry. FAIR/GOOD

Pizza Port “Santa’s Little Helper Imperial 10% ABV

Bob: It’s confusing. Having to hunt for info doesn’t help. It’s GOOD, but the aftertaste is not.

Steve: Too sweet for me but it’s fine. Unsweetened chocolate? GOOD.

Timber Ales “Fields of Fall” Pumpkin 12% ABV

Steve: The pumpkin is forward. Nice spice mix. EXCELLENT

Bob: It comes in waves. Hides the alcohol well. No aftertaste. Beautifully done. What happened to the website? EXCELLENT