A Fantastic Beer to Try

This beer comes highly recommended to me from my cousin's husband Eric in Michigan. As I understand it, Eric keeps a full keg on tap in the basement all summer long. I am definitely very jealous of having a keg in the house. Once I have a house of my own, I would like to make a kegerator an integral part if it. Maybe I can make a full service sandwich shop in my basement!? A man can dream...


Today's Beer
Bell's Oberon

Made in Kalamazoo, MI; Bell's Brewery has impressed me before. I previously wrote about their IPA named Two Hearted Ale and still think of it as a good IPA. Previously known as Solsun, Oberon is a seasonal wheat ale (similar to Blue Moon) possibly named after the Fairy King Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
It has a light taste with a hint of orange and coriander. It was a bit heavier than Blue Moon, but in a great way. I can see why Eric gets a keg as soon as it comes out each year, I think I would too! I will definitely add this as a stop on my dream tour of US breweries.

Also, as a side note, I need to work on the photography I do for this site. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get a good shot of a glass of beer and bottle? What lighting should I use? I only have a Canon Powershot SD600, and I don't think the wife would appreciate buying a new camera to take pictures of my sandwiches.

I know, she just doesn't get it.

Hopalicious

After a long day, I had a surprise waiting for me on my doorstep. My early "wedding" present finally arrived, and let me tell you, it is AMAZING. To celebrate, I indulged in a new beer. Purchased from Total Wine a few weeks ago, this tasty brew hit the spot.

Today's Beer
Two Hearted Ale

Two Hearted Ale is one of Bell Brewing Company's IPAs. For about three months last year I went hopcrazy and had a hopattack, resulting in a constant stream of IPAs being purchased. After that, I have been pretty sick of IPAs; however this one brought me back. Two Hearted Ale is not overly hoppy and has a delicious and slightly fruity taste. I think this one will be added to my list of vices next time I go on a hop rampage.