Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Hitachino Nest XH

Hitachino Nest XH
Was getting a Hitachino Commemorative Ale for father-in-law at Capone's when some stoner dude told me I should try XH. Said it was "ten times better." It's a sour beer with a fruity aroma. Father-in-law hated it. I thought it was decent. Definitely an acquired taste.

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Looking Back at 2011: The Beers We Enjoyed Most (Haiku-Style)

10. Hitachino Nest White Ale
Intriguingly crisp.
Interesting spiced finish.
And world's best label.

Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Philadelphia Brewing Company Winter Wunder

Philadelphia Brewing Company Winter Wunder
The whole time I was drinking this spiced ale I was trying to figure out which beer it resembled. It's a complex, sour beer. The spices are subtle and difficult to identify. Had a wine-like, vinegary feel. Got it: It's like Hitachino Red Rice Ale (only not as good).

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Booze ... in 50 Words or Less: Hitachino Nest White Ale with Limoncello

The hubby got this mixer idea from a recent article in GQ. Throw a shot of limoncello in a pint glass and top it off with a wheat beer, such as Hitachino's flagship beer. Both elements quite strong on their own. Together, the perfect refreshment for a hot summer night.

Booze ... in 50 Words or Less: Allagash Dubbel Reserve, Batch #97

Allagash Dubbel Reserve

Picked it up from Capone's after our Philly Beer Week outing on Saturday. Basic Belgian-style, decent, but not what I might expect from a reserve. In comparison to the other brews of the night, ten times better than Ballast Point Wahoo Wheat, not nearly as memorable as the Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale.

Hittin' Up Philly Beer Week: Capone's

My lady has me on the serious good foot. That means no Qdoba burritos, no Big Macs, and no Wendy's Spicy Chicken jawns for...well, pretty much for eternity.

But when Philadelphia Beer Week came to town, you knew we would be making an exception on the brewskis (which she allows me to drink in moderation; I ain't THAT whipped). On this night, it was Capone's Restaurant, the very well stocked eatery and beer stop in Norristown.

Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale
Took a little break from the diet this weekend to enjoy Philadelphia Beer Week. Went to Capone's (review coming) and got some stuff from their beer store, including a 21-ounce of this fabulously labeled marvel. Not as exceptional as their White Ale, but still a distinctive, slightly bitter delicassie.