Also at the festival was Oakland Brewing Company, a brewery on the end of the 'established' spectrum exactly opposite Sierra Nevada. The crest on their website and business card reads 'est. 2009', but in the past two years, this was certainly the first time I'd had the chance to taste OBC.
The notes I took on this beer are scrawled on the back of the business card, so excuse me if these tasting notes are vague or incomplete. I wanted to include this beer, not to increase my beer count, but to give young Oakland Brewing Company the shout tout they deserve. (as If my massive readership will help their bottom line.)
Appearance: Yellow and hazy, head went unrecorded.
Nose: Dusty and dry hop notes, very intriguing.
Palate: The flavors are fresh and herbal hops, with sharp spicy bitterness and a nice malt body balancing.
As I said, vague. I plan on seeing about trying it again tonight at Beer Revolution. Maybe an update/second opinion are in order on this one.
I made a point of scratching out notes on this one though because I remember loving it so well. I give it an 8 out of 10. Keep up the great work OBC!
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