Someone pointed out that I hadn't posted anything since last month, but unfortunately I haven't been feeling the writing groove lately (and thus, no ranting and raving), and to be honest there hasn't been much in the way of new arrivals. That all changed today when we got several new beers, including 5 from from Snoqualmie Falls Brewing in Washington that have never been distributed in Oregon before.

New Imports:

Gouden Carolus - Triple: We've had this on tap a couple of times in the BierCafe, and it's always been well received, so I was pretty thrilled when they finally decided to bring in the bottles. Clear golden color, and topped with a billowy white head, this brew is almost as pleasant to look at as it is to drink. Fruity yeast character, light bready malts, and a long spicy finish characterize this beautifully made triple. One ratebeerian commented that it pairs well with Tillamook cheddar, and it would probably make a great accompaniment to most other "non-stinky" cheeses as well.  read more »

No doubt as you do, I carry around a supremely dorked-out list of the beers I need to try in the notes section of my cell phone; things people recommend, things I read about on blogs, in magazine, you know. I reckon everybody probably does this, dont you think?  read more »

Tonight, Friday December 7th, is the opening night of Oakland, California-based Belgian-themed beer bar THE TRAPPIST , and the kids, as they say, are waaay psyched. You probably will be as well get a load of this opening night beer list . THE TRAPPIST is the product of many, many months planning and hard labor, and obviously many years of hardcore Belgian beer enthusiasm ( though a few local and US micros will be served as well ).  read more »