blue moon – Mel's Mosaic

Had the chance to sip some new brews this weekend. Love veering from wine from time-to-time.

First was Flying Dog’s Single Hop HBC-431 Imperial IPA. You could sip this beer all day. And, if you did you would be in extreme trouble, both physically and financially… It’s 10% ABV and runs about $15/6-pack. I’d never had a single hop beer. You could taste some orange, apricot and it was a tiny bit thick. So good and worth the money.

Also had Blue Moon’s First Peach Ale. I love the majority of their stuff so had to try this. Could be a pro or con depending on your palate. It tasted just like peach iced tea. I am not an iced tea fan, let alone peach tea. So, I would much prefer just a traditional Blue Moon. But for some, this Seasonal could be a winner.

Have you tried either of these and have any feedback?

Washington, DC (April 10, 2013) — Upper 80s, early April…last week we had sub-freezing temps at night and wanted to sit by the fire. If we have this weather now, what’s it going to be like in July and August?

With the warm temps, it was high time for post-work happy hour, aka beer:thirty, outside. A great place to take advantage of the beautiful weather is in Cleveland Park at the Cleveland Park Bar & Grill. Roof top deck, happy hour specials, TVs, good atmosphere and Metro accessible.

They have a great variety of beer on tap (though of course the really good stuff isn’t on special, but there could be worse things in life). I sacrificed and had some Fat Tire and Magic Hat #9. On the other side of the table was Blue Moon. My friend and I just sat there for what felt like ages relaxing and enjoying the perfection of weather.

Figuratively the glass was more than half full, literally –‘Bartender…next round.’