Dec 31 : Russian River : Pliny the Elder : on location from New Brew Thursday on Vimeo.

This week we travel to Temecula, CA where we find an amazing craft beer bar called [ Barley and Hops Old World Tavern ]. Scott, the owner, is kind enough to join us for a glass of Pliny the Elder and talk craft beer, craft beer bars, and even a little history lesson in hops.

We wrap up 2009 with one our personal favorites in the IPA world, Pliny the Elder from Russian River Brewing Company. We also kick off a new feature of our show where we introduce local craft beer bars in our area, and eventually maybe through out the nation. This week we start off with [ Barley and Hops Old World Tavern ]. Scott Salmonsen, the owner, sits down with us and we talk beer.

We pair the beer with some fantastic food provided by Eric, Head Chef for Barley & Hops, that included Blanket Bangers with Stone ground mustard (AWESOME) and pulled spicy chicken sliders that are melt in your mouth delicious.

Aside from discussing what great bar he has, we talk about Pliny the Elder the Roman, and Pliny the Elder the beer. Scott also shares some interesting anecdotes from when Russian River’s Vinnie Cilurzo was local to Temecula.

So sit back, crack open a Pliny and enjoy the show!

Brewed by:
Russian River Brewing Company
California, United States

Style | ABV
American Double / Imperial IPA | 8.00% ABV

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Dec 24 : Avery Brewing Co : Hog Heaven from New Brew Thursday on Vimeo.

This week we jump into the Barleywine world of craft beer, with Avery Brewing Co. Hog Heaven, which tends to be a bit of a daunting style for newer craft beer drinkers.

We put our trust in the amazing-ness of [ Avery Brewing Co ] , to help us cross over into the big boy beers.

We pair the beer with three strong European Cheeses ( English Blue Stilton, Swiss Emmentaler – aged 100 days, and a French Comte ) , and talk about cheeses with crackers, glassware, and how bottle size can sometimes affect the taste of the beer.

We also discuss the difference between aperitif pairings and digestif pairings.

Brewed by:
Avery Brewing Company
Colorado, United States

Style | ABV
American Barleywine | 9.20% ABV

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Dec 17 : Dogfish Head : Pangaea from New Brew Thursday on Vimeo.

This week we attempt to bring harmony to a fractured world with Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ale’s Pangaea. A beer made from ingredients from every continent on the planet .. even Antarctica.

[ Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ale's ] Pangaea is a great concept brought to realization in Craft Beer. Designed to grace your holiday table this is a complex, full-bodied beer that starts off with a hint of ginger and then goes places you can’t even imagine. We paired this beer with a plate of rainbow sashimi and the flavors exploded. It was awesome!

We also get to meet Yvonne, who has been helping NBT in the background for so long, and Stephen hates punk rock, but can’t decide how he feels about Belgian Tripels.

We have to, again, say thanks to [ Bruisin Ales ]. Bruisin Ales is a great place to go to find beers that are not accessible in your area. We were able to get Pangaea through Bruisin Ales. Bruisin Ales is proof that even though Physics conspires to keep us apart the internet brings us together, and more importantly bring crafts beer to my door.

As always, sit back, pour yourself a craft brew and enjoy the show!

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Dec 10 : Rogue Ales : Hazelnut Brown Nectar from New Brew Thursday on Vimeo.

This week we open up a crowd favorite brewed by [ Rogue Ales ], Hazelnut Brown Nectar.

This beer is a favorite of John and Brad’s and Stephen gets to have an actual new brew on the episode..

We pair the beer with Pecan Pie, and get to talk about craft beer explorations that don’t always work out the way you want them too, kind of like this one …

Stay Safe & Drink Beer!

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