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Futurama Episode Review – Parasites Regained and Beer Review: Mow and Flow (Eleventh Hour Brewing)

B. Kline — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:11:00 +0000

Promo Still for Parasites Regained on Hulu

Week Four and Episode Four of the Not So Futurama Monday… Monday…. or Thursday…..

I have the mental image (and voice) in my head of the near opening scene of Encanto when the one guy gives Mirabelle a gift and says its the “Not Special Special Gift… Because Your Not Special”.

So this is the Not Futurama Monday – Monday – but on Thursday video review. Have no fear though – with my new work schedule they may be late – they won’t be forgotten, and I fully intend to make sure I still do video reviews of all ten episodes. You can find all of the videos here at the Futurama Episode Playlist.

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Ahsoka

Have no fear – we are still pumping out the Futurama content, even if the video reviews are a few days behind. But ontop of that, Drew (of Knights of Nostalgia) and myself are doing video reacts to the Ahsoka show. We are getting drunk, belligerent, and then watching the show. You can find those videos at the Knights of Nostalgia YouTube Channel.

The Beer

My beer for this week’s episode is Mow and Flow. The Barrel and Flow collab that Eleventh Hour did for the brewfest. This was gifted to myself by a worker from Eleventh Hour when he stopped in at work. So thanks to him and thanks to Eleventh Hour!

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Parasites Regained

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Mow and Flow by Eleventh Hour

Beer: Mow and Flow
Brewery: Eleventh Hour Brewing
Style: IPA – Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
ABV: 8%
IBU: N / A
Untappd Description: Brewed to celebrate the official Royal Couple of Wilkinsburg, we started with the King & Queen of hazy IPA hops, Citra & Mosaic. A hearty blanket of flaked oats gives this a pillowy soft mouthfeel, with a big punch of Simcoe to round out the beer. The resulting liquid has a sticky & dank aroma up front blending effortlessly with the citrus and stone fruit for a beautiful final product. It’s a great beer to celebrate Wilkinsburg and to bring attention to the efforts of these two amazing individuals.
Global Average Rating: 4.12 (as of 8.24.23)
My Untappd Rating: ****

After the video, I took the beer outside to help assist me in the hop harvest. Look for a beer review of this beautiful beer coming soon.

Season 11 Episode Ratings

Season 11: Episode 1: The Impossible Stream – 6.5 out of 10
Season 11: Episode 2: Children of a Lesser Bog – 8 out of 10
Season 11: Episode 3: How the West was 1010001 – 8.5 out of 10
Season 11: Episode 4: Parasites Regained – 7 out of 10
Season 11: Episode 5: Related to Items You’ve Viewed (Coming Soon)

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Beer Review: Tropical Stout (Troegs Independent Brewing and Windy Bridges Brewing LLC)

AmyMWolfe — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 03:09:05 +0000

Tropical Stout by Troegs Independent Brewing and Windy Bridges Brewing LLC

Stout Season

It is stout season all year long for me. I would have tried Troeg’s new tropical stout anyway though. This stout was brewed for the Barrel and Flow Festival in Pittsburgh and is a collaboration with the Windy Bridges Brew LLC. Barrel and Flow Festival is a three-day festival held at the Stacks at 3 Crossings in Pittsburgh’s Strip district neighborhood. It is noted at America’s first Black arts and craft brew festival.

Barrel and Flow

Barrel and Flow is a three day festival in Pittsburgh, and is one of the premier events of the year. It has been voted the # 1 Brewfest by USA Today readers and fans. The Barrel and Flow Festival is aimed at helping and supporting African Americans. All of the breweries involved are either working in collaboration with an African American owned brewery – or are one themselves.

Can Art

The can art is noteworthy as well. It sets you up for the mood of this beer. I think my question to Social Living, as I should have asked other artists before: Did you taste this beer prior to creating the can art? Artist credit to Social Living. According to Social Living – “Social Living is a one-person artist-owned brand based in Pittsburgh that provides high-quality, empowering, “counter-culture” style wall art in various forms and artistic clothing with lifestyle goods. Each of the Social Living art pieces is my original design and are printed/produced by me in my studio.”

Beer Review: Tropical Stout

Tropical Stout and Pork Loin

Beer: Tropical Stout
Breweries: Tröegs Independent Brewing
Collaboration with Windy Bridges Brew
Style: Stout – American
ABV: 5.9%
IBU: N / A
Untappd Description: Our collaboration with Pittsburgh-based @windybridgesbrew is now available! Tropical Stout starts with dark grains and flaked oats, then the island vibes kick in with Sultana and Sabro hops in the kettle. Dry-hopping with Mosaic, El Dorado and Azacca adds aromas of sweet pineapple and stone fruit. Sweet and roasty, this easy-drinking 5.9% ABV stout is destined for tomorrow’s @barrelandflow festival – a celebration of Black breweries, artists and small businesses. We’re loving the artwork by Darrin Jamal of @social.living! Find limited 16-oz. cans here at the brewery now and during the event in the 412, Pittsburghers. troegs.com/visit #Troegs #BarrelAndFlow #Pittsburgh.

According to the Windy Bridges Brew LLC Facebook “Get ready for a tropical experience in a can.” And as noted on the can they are bringing “fruity dimensions to flaked oats and roasted barley for notes of sweet coffee” And somehow these flavors spring out and mesh so well together.

It comes in on Untapped at a 5.9% ABV with a 3.74 average rating. It comes at you with a tropical nose but a malty taste. This is where you start out in the malty and subtle sweet coffee flavor. It ends with hints of pineapple and coconut. This stout isn’t the usual stout you drink during stout season. It is nice and light.

We just happen to be drinking it as dinner was about finishing up cooking. So yes, half of it disappeared before the food was plated. The menu for dinner tonight was grilled pork loin, mashed potatoes and broccoli. It seemed to pair nicely and you could still taste all the layers of this amazing tropical stout.

Get it Fast

This one is only sold in 16 ounce cans in the taproom and general store at Troeg’s. I highly doubt this will last very long. (As of 8 PM tonight they were down to less than 12 cases in the general store.)

Dinner

Our delicious dinner tonight – pork loin, mashed potatoes, and broccoli

Dinner was grilled pork loin, broccoli from the air fryer, and mashed potatoes. We used some of the Tropical Stout to marinate / grill the pork loin. The stout really helped to bring out the flavors of the pork loin, and really made the meal pop.

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Windy Bridges LLC

According to Untappd, Windy Bridges Brew LLC is listed as a home brewer / non – commercial brewery. They have 3 unique beers with 7 ratings as of 8.13.23. Their Untappd description reads: Homebrewing at its finest!! Follow on insta & twitter to see the progress!

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For More Information on Troegs Independent Craft Brewing

According to Untappd, Troegs Independent Craft Brewing is a regional brewery with 148 unique beers listed (despite them nearing scratch 500). They have nearly 2.3 Million ratings and as of 8.13.23 have a global average rating of 3.79. Their Untappd bio reads:

“Founded in Pennsylvania in 1997 by brothers John and Chris Trogner, Tröegs Independent Brewing is driven by a sense of adventure and curiosity. Our brewery has been built by family, friends and kindred spirits who share a love of great beer. Together, we all make Tröegs. You might know our Perpetual IPA, the best-selling IPA in Pennsylvania. Or the dark, malty and crisp Troegenator. You may have come across such iconic beers as Nugget Nectar or Mad Elf in your beer travels. Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to try one or two of the hundreds of experimental Scratch Series beers we’ve brewed over the years. Whether you’re already a member of our extended family or you’re just getting to know our brewery, there’s always something new to discover with Tröegs.“

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It Was All A Dream (A Visit to YAH Brewing)
Just Another Weekend (A Hike at Saint Pete’s Trail and Hares Hill Brewing)
I’m Pretty Darn Lucky (Happy Mother’s Day)
Ready to Kick of the Summer
Beer Review: Beer Devil IPA (Niagara Brewing Company)
World MS Day
Have you ever picked a beer based on the can art?
Happy Father’s Day
What is Your Summer Time Go To Beer?
Holiday Weekend and Bomber Bottles
Baby’s First Ffej
We Can’t Always Be a Glutton Right? – Perfect Portions and Allusion Brewing Company
Beer Review: Pocono Punch (Barley Creek Brewing Company)
Getting Sworn In: A Sneak Preview of Sworn Brewing
Beer Review: Tropical Stout (Troegs Independent Brewing and Windy Bridges Brewing LLC)
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Arboretum Trail Brewing is Closing Their Taproom

B. Kline — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:30:00 +0000

Arboretum Trail Brewing

Arboretum Trail Brewing is Closing Their Taproom

If you are a member of the Fueled by Hops Facebook group – you might have just seen Ben Steffen (owner and head brewer of Arboretum Trail Brewing Company) announce the closing of the taproom located on Washington Boulevard in Pittsburgh, PA.

We announced back in June of 2022 that they were opening in the old Couch Brewery after their closure. (Arboretum Trail Brewing Is Opening Their Doors – The Beer Thrillers; June 16th, 2022.)

They had made a few recent Facebook posts commenting on how the location is not a great, or wonderful, or fabulous location. Even having a beer release with the beer titled “It’s a Tough Location”. As per Ben Steffen’s post – the Arboretum Trail Brewery will be closing their taproom on August 31st (8.31.23), but will continue production and distribution from a different location.

His full post reads:

I guess I’ll put this out there for the fam. Arbo is closing its doors on 8/31 at the taproom. Production and distro will still continue at another location so this isn’t goodbye, just see you soon. Stop in before the end of the month and drink some beer and hangout with me. Love you all and appreciate the continued feverish support. See below for a great article written by a pgh beer lady, Annette Bassett.

https://nextpittsburgh.com/eatdrink/arboretum-trail-finds-being-off-the-beaten-path-puts-future-at-risk-plus-more-brew-news/?fbclid=IwAR21YmpB9qhoCOApvCUwLoo1q6JFC76GJbELDcUXnK_bV8Hr4FWn-vEcofc&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Ben Steffen (via Facebook Groups – Fueled by Hops Community)

I had previously gotten the chance to visit Couch Brewery and take a tour there. (Brewery Tour: Couch Brewery)

Going Another Direction

As Ben stated in his Facebook post, and from the NEXTPittsburgh article he linked in his post – Arboretum Trail Brewing Company will be going another direction – still producing, and distributing from a different location.

One of the newest Arboretum Trail Brewing beers, a hazy pale ale called It’s a Tough Location, is described as “paying homage to a line spoken over and over at Arbo.” Owner Ben Steffen puts it more bluntly: “The location should have scared me off.”

The brewery sits on an industrial stretch of Washington Boulevard (Route 8), off Negley Run Boulevard in Larimer. The speed limit is 35 mph but the cars are flying by at 50 mph or better. It’s a tricky left from the northbound lanes. There’s no foot traffic.

Couch Brewery operated out of the space for four years, until closing in late 2021. Arbo opened the following spring and Steffen isn’t sure how much longer he can hang in there.
Arboretum Trail finds being off the beaten path puts future at risk, plus more brew news – Annette Bassett

The article continues to discuss Ben Steffen’s home brewing credentials. Touting his several medals won via home brewing competitions. The article also states that via Untappd and BeerAdvocate his beers have consistently been rated high. As well as their four pack sales have stayed strong.

Ben Steffen hiding behind Arboretum Trail beer.

I have the product. I have the work ethic.
Ben Steffen

Steffen notes that there has been trouble with the location, and that he finds it hard to book food trucks. Saying they would rather park at busier breweries than at Arboretum Trail.

There has also been a falling out with him and his partner concluding in Steffen taking over full ownership of Arboretum Trail Brewing Company.

There has also been issues with attendance for brew pub events and activities at the brewery on Washington Boulevard. (With a few notable exceptions – like the release of “Its a Tough Location”.)

Other Pittsburgh breweries have been very supportive, Steffen notes: Tortured Souls Brewing held its Mango Fett Blonde Ale can release at Arbo in July. And Steffen hopes to make it to autumn, when Arbo will feature his seasonal beers, including Pump(kin) It Up, an amber pumpkin ale, and The Hills Have Pumpkin, a stout made with pumpkin rolls from Pastries A-La-Carte. This year, for the first time, there will also be a barrel-aged version, coming in at 12% ABV. He also hopes to host UGG boots and scarves event in late September.
Arboretum Trail finds being off the beaten path puts future at risk, plus more brew news – Annette Bassett

Fall was very good for me last year. There’s something coming for Arbo. I’m not sure what that looks like. I have to get a lot of beer to a lot of people.
Ben Steffen

Whats to Come

Ben Steffen’s Post

As Ben Steffen posted – the taproom at 1351 Washington Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 – will be closing on August 31st, 2023. Also – like he said – the brewery will remain open with a production location that will be focusing on distribution.

No word yet on the location of their production facility.

There has been no official word of the taproom closing or the move to production and distribution on their social media outside of the Fueled by Hops Community group on Facebook.

When official word is announced we will update here, and keep everyone updated going forward on whatever information we get / have.

To Find Out More About Arboretum Trail Brewing

You can find our articles about them here:

Arboretum Trail Brewing Is Opening Their Doors
Arboretum Trail Releases “Its a Tough Location”

For More Information

For more information on Arboretum Trail Brewing, you can check them out at the following social media pages:

The following information comes from Untappd. Arboretum Trail Brewing Company is a nano – brewery from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 69 unique beers, and over 6,400 ratings, with a global average rating of 3.84 (as of 8.9.23). Their Untappd description reads: “A production brewery based in Pittsburgh, Pa with a hop-forward focus.”

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Futurama Episode Review – Parasites Regained and Beer Review: Mow and Flow (Eleventh Hour Brewing)

Week Four and Episode Four of the Not So Futurama Monday… Monday…. or Thursday…..

Futurama Mondays

Ahsoka

The Beer

Video Review

Futurama Mondays

Mow and Flow by Eleventh Hour

Season 11 Episode Ratings

All of Our Nerd Content

Thank You For Reading

Beer Review: Tropical Stout (Troegs Independent Brewing and Windy Bridges Brewing LLC)

Stout Season

Barrel and Flow

Can Art

Beer Review: Tropical Stout

Get it Fast

Dinner

Windy Bridges LLC

More Troegs Independent Craft Brewing Related Articles

For More Information on Troegs Independent Craft Brewing

Amy’s Column Series

Thank You For Reading

Arboretum Trail Brewing is Closing Their Taproom

Arboretum Trail Brewing is Closing Their Taproom

Going Another Direction

Whats to Come

To Find Out More About Arboretum Trail Brewing

For More Information

Brewery News

Thank You For Reading