Tonight’s Tasting — Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and 5 Vegas Gold, Torpedo

Sam Adams Cherry Wheat Despite the name, I was still surprised by the strong cherry nose. The cherry is prevalent in the taste as well, although the beer has no semblance of a traditional wheat beer. The mouthfeel is creamy and the finish is sweet. I was pleasently surprised by this commercial beer, but the […]

Tonight’s Tasting — Don Pepin Garcia Tobacos Baez, Monarcas and Bruegel Amber Ale

I actually had to fire up the heater for tonight’s tasting. We’re into November, and tonight was the first time it got a little nippy out on the Lido Deck. God I love Southern California. Don Pepin Garcia Tobacos Baez, Monarcas (6.5″ x 52) This is a recent release by Garcia, and is named for […]

Cigar Facts — Wrappers

Wrappers A cigar’s outermost leaves, or wrapper, come from the widest part of the plant. The wrapper determines much of the cigar’s character and flavor, and as such its color is often used to describe the cigar as a whole. Colors are designated as follows, from lightest to darkest: Double Claro – very light, slightly […]