So much fun to record this and so very, very long to get it to a point it could be published. These guys and gals put out some effort so that the goals of Juneteenth might be met every day instead of for just one day.
Episode 62: Juneteenth At Oak Park Brewing Company, Sacramento
The crew at Oak Park Brewing Company in Sacramento is trying to do it right: make a quality product, have a blast doing it, and make the world a better place for their having been here. Juneteenth is an important day for them and we are honored to have been able to share it.. Click HERE for the podcast episode with Rodg Little, Geoff Scott, Addie Lane and Bob Moffitt as they tackle cherries, golden stouts, mouth feeuuurrrracccckkk, and churros.
Full Circle “Feeling My Stout” Golden 6% abv
Addie: Coffee? Anyone seen it? Very Good beer, FAIR for a stout.
Rodg: FAIR. Goldens could be their own category.
Geoff: If I can’t say the mouth thing, I’m kicking dirt on the beer judge’s shoes. Oh. That’s Rodg. Nevermind.
Bob: Very good beer, but it’s not a stout. So… FAIR.
Full Circle “The Stout Tapes” Cherry 7% abv
Addie: It’s like a Dr. Pepper VERY GOOD.
Rodg: it’s like cheer wine.
Geoff: I smell it and a lot of vanilla. FAIR. Can I try it in a year?
Hi-Wire “10W-40 German Chocolate Cupcake” Imperial 8% abv.
Rodg: GOOD. Stone fruit?
Geoff: GOOD. A little sweet.
Bob: Fruit and chocolate are there, but where is the stout? FAIR.
Oak Park Brewing Company/Peoples Beer “Black and Mellow” Imperial 9.1% abv
Rodg: Uncle Nearest barrels used in the aging process
Geoff: African Queen hops from South Africa.
Bob: GOOD and interesting.
Oak Park Brewing Company Stout Kang Imperial 12.5%
Rodg: Good. I’d like a little more body
Geoff: Good. I’d like a little sweeter. It evolves as it warms.
Bob: GOOD, especially if you like whiskey.
Central Coast Brewing ‘Deep Dark’ Imperial Pastry 13.5% abv
Bob: Comes in waves. Definitely a dessert. VERY GOOD
Rodg: VERY GOOD. A little sweet.
Geoff: VERY GOOD. Mouth-coating.
Bruery ‘Chocolate Churriosity’ Pastry 10.7% abv
Bob: Makes up for Cherry Pie. Very sweet to offset the booze. EXCELLENT.
Rodg: Sweet. Smells great. VERY GOOD.
Geoff: Sweet. I think they nailed what they were going after. VERY GOOD.