Beer Mentor

A simple exploration of beer …

Beer 45: En el Bosque

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Stumblingpiper

I went to Randalls and picked out a bunch of new beers for me. I thought, since I’m trying 365, I ought to have completely new ones. I already had one of these Nomada beers (the Royal Porter a couple of days ago). This one is called: En el Bosque.

This was an excellent beer–I believe it is an Amber Ale. En el Bosque means “In the Forest.” This was a collaboration beer between Nomada (Spanish Gypsy Brewers) and Omnipollo (Swedish Gypsy Brewers).

I’m enjoying the different gypsy beers I’ve sampled. Gotta keep ’em coming!

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Beer 42: Royal Porter a la Taza

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Stumblingpiper

On Sunday I stopped by Randall’s to pick up a series of beers to have at the house for my 365 challenge. I challenged myself by picking 14 beers I hadn’t had before. The first in this series was a Porter out of a Spanish Brewery: Nomada Brewing Co.

The Royal Porter a la Taza. I’m going to admit it … this is a good beer! I know nothing about this brewery, nor do I understand what the name means. It translates as “Royal Porter Cup.” I poured mine in a glass. This is a classic Baltic Porter. The flavor was spot on … great aroma. The artwork is really cool … if you are looking for something new and a little different, pick one of these up if available. (Did I mention that Randall’s has a great selection!)

Enjoy! Beer Mentor