July 13, 2008

Brewin' down the haus in Newport

We brewed two batches at Tom's of Newport: KPA - a Kentucky Pale Ale with a touch of Knob Creek bourbon, and Kentucky Hot Brown - an American brown ale with local honey and habanero chiles...

Lulu does her best impression of a weisswurst

Beer swap: Chico and the Man & Keating Red

Secret local ingredients for the two brews


Tom's backyard setup


Rob assures Greg he knows what he's doing


The one-eyed dog likes the one-eyed beer


I think this was her fifth


Looking for more


Nummy!


And then she retires early


Hudy Von Beethoven


Rob stirs amidst thunder and lightning


Jesus diverts the tornado to our north

Never used 'em. Have now.


Tom's baby hops


The Sea Shanty --- High Life & OJ!


Cheers!


Rob mixes up more with a brussels sprout garnish


Beer & food pairing at its finest


First hop addition: pleasantly buzzed


Second hop addition: lovingly belligerent


Third hop addition: snockered


Main course: Elk burgers & veggie-stuffed portobellos


Dessert: Blood sausage & trio of mustards