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| MidwestMicroBrews' Midwest Beer Reviews! |
MidwestMicroBrews, 118 S. Washington Street #402B, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301 |
Read more MidwestMicroBrews Reviews... Arbor Brewing Company - Ann Arbor, Michigan Capital Brewery - Middleton, Wisconsin Central Waters Brewing Company - Amherst, Wisconsin Copper Canyon Brewery - Southfield, Michigan Detroit Beer Company - Detroit, Michigan Firestone Walker Brewing Company - Paso Robales, California Goose Island Brewing Company - Chicago, Illinois Grumpy Troll Brewpub - Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Herkimer Pub & Brewery - Minneapolis, Minnesota Short's Brewing Company - Bellaire, Michigan Sprecher Brewing Company - Glendale, Wisconsin Stevens Point Brewery - Stevens Point, Wisconsin Stone Cellar Brewpub - Appleton, Wisconsin Summit Brewing Company - St. Paul, Minnesota Sun King Brewing Company - Indianapolis, Indiana Titletown Brewing Company - Green Bay, Wisconsin Upland Brewing Company - Bloomington, Indiana |
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Your Vegas Beer Strategy Guide
If you’ve got an upcoming trip to Vegas there’s no better time to not only brush up on your strategy at casino games such
roulette or craps but to also spend a little time planning your attack when it comes to beer. While a simple strategy of “Drink lots
of it” works perfectly well for millions of visitors to Vegas each yeah, you can definitely make a good thing even better if you
follow a few simple steps and do a little advance planning. We’re not talking rocket science here so don’t glaze over and tune out;
your inner beer snob will thank you later when it’s all said and done.
One of the obvious perks of gambling in Vegas is the free drinks you’ll get as long as you’re parked in front of a slots machine or
sitting at a blackjack table. As long as you’re gambling Vegas casinos are more than happy to feed you free drink after free drink,
including a surprisingly wide array of beers if you play your cards right. Just exactly what brews are stocked varies from casino
to casino, but in general you’ll have better luck at higher-end casinos such as the Wynn, Venetian, or Palazzo if you’re looking
for a beer that’s a cut above the standard Bud or Miller Lite. The Palazzo especially has a good reputation for offering up some
very nice beers for free to gamblers, including Chimay Red and other tasty imports.
You’ll also need to be sure to tip your cocktail waitress very well, especially when she first serves you. First impressions count
and a few big early tips will get you much more attentive service for the time you’re there; faster service means more beers, so
tipping well can definitely pay off. Also be sure to always ask what beers they offer but do be annoying and make the cocktail
waitress list every one; just start at the higher end by asking for your favorite import or craft brew, as if they don’t stock it they’ll
likely offer an equivalent. You might not be able to do any better than Corona or Heineken but it doesn’t cost a cent to ask and
you’ll sometimes be surprised at the beers that are stocked and available.
If you’re just hanging out in the casino and craving a beer, hit up any of the small bars typically scattered around the casino floor
and stick a $100 into a video poker machine. Look engrossed as you select which game to play and wait for the bartender to
come over and take your order; 9 times out of 10 they’ll glance and see you stuck a $100 in the machine and comp you your
beer for free -- even if you never actually play a hand. Cash out your money, change the ticket, and voila, free beer. Again,
nothing ventured, nothing gained, as the worst case scenario is you pay for the beer as you normally would have.
If you’ve got an upcoming trip to Vegas there’s no better time to not only brush up on your strategy at casino games such
roulette or craps but to also spend a little time planning your attack when it comes to beer. While a simple strategy of “Drink lots
of it” works perfectly well for millions of visitors to Vegas each yeah, you can definitely make a good thing even better if you
follow a few simple steps and do a little advance planning. We’re not talking rocket science here so don’t glaze over and tune out;
your inner beer snob will thank you later when it’s all said and done.
One of the obvious perks of gambling in Vegas is the free drinks you’ll get as long as you’re parked in front of a slots machine or
sitting at a blackjack table. As long as you’re gambling Vegas casinos are more than happy to feed you free drink after free drink,
including a surprisingly wide array of beers if you play your cards right. Just exactly what brews are stocked varies from casino
to casino, but in general you’ll have better luck at higher-end casinos such as the Wynn, Venetian, or Palazzo if you’re looking
for a beer that’s a cut above the standard Bud or Miller Lite. The Palazzo especially has a good reputation for offering up some
very nice beers for free to gamblers, including Chimay Red and other tasty imports.
You’ll also need to be sure to tip your cocktail waitress very well, especially when she first serves you. First impressions count
and a few big early tips will get you much more attentive service for the time you’re there; faster service means more beers, so
tipping well can definitely pay off. Also be sure to always ask what beers they offer but do be annoying and make the cocktail
waitress list every one; just start at the higher end by asking for your favorite import or craft brew, as if they don’t stock it they’ll
likely offer an equivalent. You might not be able to do any better than Corona or Heineken but it doesn’t cost a cent to ask and
you’ll sometimes be surprised at the beers that are stocked and available.
If you’re just hanging out in the casino and craving a beer, hit up any of the small bars typically scattered around the casino floor
and stick a $100 into a video poker machine. Look engrossed as you select which game to play and wait for the bartender to
come over and take your order; 9 times out of 10 they’ll glance and see you stuck a $100 in the machine and comp you your
beer for free -- even if you never actually play a hand. Cash out your money, change the ticket, and voila, free beer. Again,
nothing ventured, nothing gained, as the worst case scenario is you pay for the beer as you normally would have.
Upland Brewing Company - Bloomington, Indiana
Gilgamesh - Epic Flanders-Style Red Ale
Duchesse De Bourgogne, Rndenbach Klassiek, Mestreechs Aajt, New Belgium La Folie.
These are the titans of the Flanders Red Ale. To that list, you can now add Upland Brewing
Company's latest excursion into the realm of sour ale brewing, Gilgamesh.
Set to be released on February 1st, 2012, getting a bottle of Gilgamesh required making an
online reservation (which booked in a matter of minutes). The 750-ml bottles will only be
available for pickup in their Bloomington Brew Pub and Indianapolis Tasting Room, and
cost $25 plus applicable tax.
Those lucky enough to get their hands on a bottle are in for a real treat.
Gilgamesh pours a deep red, almost burgundy with decent clarity although there is some haze
from the yeast still present. A clean white head of foam settles on the top and leaves some
beautiful sticky lacing across the glass. Head retention is excellent.
Complex aromas of fruitiness hit first: black cherries, currants, candied plums, oranges.
The sour acidity comes through and doesn't overwhelm, but compliment the fruitiness.
Hints of oakiness and vanilla are detectable as well. Since Gilgamesh was aged in bourbon
barrels, this is to be expected and quite pleasant.
The first sip is intense. Sourness hits the tongue and flavors of black cherry, plums, ripe
currants, candied oranges and even port wine dance across the palate. As we worked our
way down our glasses, we noted what a wonderful balance Upland was able to achieve.
Sweetness balances sourness. Acidity is backed up with a solid medium-bodied mouthfeel and
the perfect amount of carbonation to tease the flavors around the mouth.
Despite everything going on, the finish is quite clean, while only trace flavors of fruit and sweet
malts linger.
Our overall impression of Gilgamesh was that this is a first class Flanders Red. If you're a
fan of the style, we'd highly recommend you seek this one out. If it's not a style that you've
had much experience with, it would be a wonderful introduction to one of the great style of
the Belgian brewing tradition.
Gilgamesh - Epic Flanders-Style Red Ale
Duchesse De Bourgogne, Rndenbach Klassiek, Mestreechs Aajt, New Belgium La Folie.
These are the titans of the Flanders Red Ale. To that list, you can now add Upland Brewing
Company's latest excursion into the realm of sour ale brewing, Gilgamesh.
Set to be released on February 1st, 2012, getting a bottle of Gilgamesh required making an
online reservation (which booked in a matter of minutes). The 750-ml bottles will only be
available for pickup in their Bloomington Brew Pub and Indianapolis Tasting Room, and
cost $25 plus applicable tax.
Those lucky enough to get their hands on a bottle are in for a real treat.
Gilgamesh pours a deep red, almost burgundy with decent clarity although there is some haze
from the yeast still present. A clean white head of foam settles on the top and leaves some
beautiful sticky lacing across the glass. Head retention is excellent.
Complex aromas of fruitiness hit first: black cherries, currants, candied plums, oranges.
The sour acidity comes through and doesn't overwhelm, but compliment the fruitiness.
Hints of oakiness and vanilla are detectable as well. Since Gilgamesh was aged in bourbon
barrels, this is to be expected and quite pleasant.
The first sip is intense. Sourness hits the tongue and flavors of black cherry, plums, ripe
currants, candied oranges and even port wine dance across the palate. As we worked our
way down our glasses, we noted what a wonderful balance Upland was able to achieve.
Sweetness balances sourness. Acidity is backed up with a solid medium-bodied mouthfeel and
the perfect amount of carbonation to tease the flavors around the mouth.
Despite everything going on, the finish is quite clean, while only trace flavors of fruit and sweet
malts linger.
Our overall impression of Gilgamesh was that this is a first class Flanders Red. If you're a
fan of the style, we'd highly recommend you seek this one out. If it's not a style that you've
had much experience with, it would be a wonderful introduction to one of the great style of
the Belgian brewing tradition.
