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New Years Day

AmyMWolfe — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 05:05:00 +0000

New Years Day

Ok, my Pennsylvania Dutch is about to come out a little bit. Pork and Sauerkraut on New Year’s Day is a tradition in my family. Served with mashed potatoes of course! I know, I know, sometimes the sauerkraut isn’t so pleasant. My mom perfected the recipe to take out quite a bit of the tartness and sourness. We always cut up an apple to put in the sauerkraut, to give it a little sweetness. Also sautéing some onions and searing the pork in the sautéed onions. Mix those sautéed onions in with the sauerkraut.

Then roast the pork in the sauerkraut to cook it through in the oven.

I’m at a bit of a cross roads when it comes to pairing a beer with this yearly meal. I think a very malty and sweet hefeweizen will pair nicely with the palate cleansing of the sauerkraut. I’d reach for a Level Up Hefeweizen by Idiom Brewing Company. Level Up comes in at a 3.79 overall rating on untapped. It has a 5.6% ABV, just like a good Hefeweizen should! It is described on Untapped as “Brewed with 60% malted white wheat and a touch of honey malt, then fermented to provide a balanced profile that sits squarely between clove and banana. Super smooth, super creamy with a bready finish and light bitterness”

When you are enjoying that pork and sauerkraut dinner pair it with a hefeweizen if you are still afraid of the sour or tartness of the sauerkraut. Then when I go for seconds I will pair it with a good sturdy stout. A strong stout is usually what you would reach for to compliment a nice pork dinner. I’d grab a Wookies and Cream Oatmeal stout from Tall Tails Brewing Company.

Wookies and Cream comes in on Untapped with a 3.77 overall rating. It has a 6.11% ABV and is given a rather. This stout is so smooth it is dangerous. It will go down even smoother with a delicious pork dinner.

Happy New Year!
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Amy

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Have you ever picked a beer based on the can art?

AmyMWolfe — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 01:46:59 +0000

Ben’s picture of the Full Bloom can by Idiom Brewing while he was in Atlantic City for the AC Beer and Music Festival

Have you ever picked a beer based on the can art?

Have you ever picked a beer based on the can art? I’ll admit it, I did it. And it was an excellent choice!

It was during the Frederick trip for World MS Day that I wanted to grab a 4 pack when we headed out and I needed to make a quick decision. If you know me, you could have guessed the sunflower can art got my attention.

(See our Trip to Frederick MD.)

Anxiety

Amy showing off the guns (and I guess her tattoo too)

I’ve shared in another article I live with depression and anxiety (see Amy’s article from last year – Brewfests with Anxiety) I got this awesome sunflower tattoo as a symbol to always fight for my happiness despite the depression and anxiety. So, naturally I grabbed a 4 pack of the Full bloom.

Full Bloom by Idiom Brewing Company

To my delight it felt like the stars….I should say it felt like the sunflowers aligned and it was the perfect beer over a cookout this past weekend. Full Bloom comes in with a sneaky 11% ABV. This Triple New England IPA is delicious and smooth, maybe a little too smooth. It paired perfectly with the chicken, spinach and feta sausages I drank it with. It has an average rating on Untapped at 4.02, which is a bit low in my opinion. There is one review on untapped that says “May just be my new favorite” according to Meredith S., so I know I am in good company.

Full Bloom

Beer: Full Bloom
Brewery: Idiom Brewing Co.
Style: IPA – Triple New England / Hazy
ABV: 11%
IBU: N / A
Untappd Description: Full bodied and deceivingly smooth, this Triple was brewed with a mix of toasted golden naked oats and flaked oats. On top of this lush base, we threw Lotus and Citra Incognito hops into a low-temp whirlpool and then double dry-hopped with Ella, Lotus and Vic Secret. Juicy, creamy and full of a mix of nuanced flavors, like candied grape, orange, vanilla, tropical fruits and a touch of star anise.
Global Average Untappd Rating: 4.02

That first sip is light and tantalizing at the same time. This Triple IPA is the smoothest TIPA that has ever danced across my tongue. You get a few more swigs in you and you can feel that 11% tickling you. According to Scott on Untapped It is “Great balance. Sneaky 11% for sure!” The only thing I know for sure is I’m gonna try to hustle down there again soon to grab another 4 pack. Because I have one left and I’m already looking at it like “My precious”

My Preciousssssss…….

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Weekly Column

Amy is back with her weekly column; just eight (8) days behind. Last week was a bit of a hectic week for Amy and Ben. Friday through Monday – Ben was with Drew in Atlantic City. Monday and Tuesday Amy was very busy with her tremendous work with the Alzheimer’s Association; so she took the week off from her weekly column. (Its ok Amy, we’ll forgive you this one time.)

Last night was Ben’s father’s 69th birthday. (Happy Birthday Paw Paw.) Between the festivities and Amy doing a dogsit she decided to wait until tonight (Monday, June 12th, 2023) for her weekly column.

But we certainly weren’t slacking here at The Beer Thrillers. You can read about our trip to Frederick last Tuesday – (May 30th, 2023), to go to Idiom Brewing (as well as Brewer’s Alley, and Monocacy Brewing Company) to recognize World MS Day.

To read about that trip click here: Our Trip to Frederick MD.

Ben was also busy in the convening days, with his Atlantic City trip with Drew, as well as the Renaissance Faire brewfest two days ago (June 10th, 2023).

Amy’s Column Series

Since getting back to writing for the blog after a short hiatus, Amy has started up a weekly column style writing for the blog. You can find these articles here:

Brewfests with Anxiety (Amy’s original weekly column start)
I’ve Missed Drinking (A Look at Non Alcoholic Beers)
Beer and Pretzel Review: Legends and Lore (St. Boniface Brewing Company) and Garlic Parm Pretzels (Pretzels.com)
Peanut Butter Eggs, Easter, Beer, and YAH Brew’s Shimmy Shake (Beer Review)
Cox Brewing Company: Back to Their Roots
Amy’s Day Off
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?
You can find all of Amy’s articles here: Amy’s Archive of Articles.

For More Info About Idiom Brewing Company

The following information comes from Untappd. Idiom Brewing Company is a micro brewery from Frederick, MD. They have 339 unique beers and over 75,800 ratings with a global average rating of 3.91 (as of 6.12.23). Their Untappd description reads: “Idiom Brewing Co. has a simple goal in mind – To bring people from all walks of life together, to enjoy themselves and each other. Whether you’re a hop head looking for explosively juicy IPAs; are one of the adventurous few looking to try boozy, sour or complex flavors; or you’re just looking to enjoy classic styles and seasonal favorites, we’ll have a little something here for you!”

You can follow them on their social media pages:

Articles About Idiom Brewing Company

Beer Review: Level Up (Idiom Brewing Company)
Impromptu Two-Day Trip to Frederick Maryland
Road Trip to Monocacy Battlefield (June 19th – June 20th, 2020)
Our Trip to Frederick MD

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World MS Day

AmyMWolfe — Mon, 29 May 2023 23:42:46 +0000

May 30th is World MS Day

World MS Day

World MS Day – May 30th 2023

World MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Day is tomorrow May 30^th (it is recognized every year on the May 30^th). A day to celebrate global solidarity and hope for the future; according to World MS Day Org.

Tomorrow The Beer Thrillers will recognize and support World MS Day (Event) in Frederick Maryland at Idiom Brewery Idiom Brewing Company is awesome enough to support the cause by donating a portion of the proceeds to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Every year we are working BUT this year we are both were able to take some time to escape and support such a worthy cause.

Beer at Idiom Brewing Company

We will definitely be trying to the special brew for the day in honor of World MS Day. An Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Sour. Orange is the Multiple Sclerosis awareness color and it’s just so fitting. Last time The Beer Thrillers visited Idiom Brewing it was after an awesome hike at Annapolis Rocks and we visited 3 other breweries all along Carroll Creek.

Carroll Creek as viewed from Idiom Brewing

One of the best parts of the brewery community is the unwavering willingness to support such worthy causes and also, we’ve witnessed the brewery community’s support of other breweries too! When we start to think about which breweries we want to go check out on any given day with free time, a brewery with this amount of thoughtfulness for a worth charity will always pop up first on our list.

Research, treatment and disease modifying therapies (DMTs) for Multiple Sclerosis have come a long way in the past 10 years. What is MS? According to the National Multiple Sclerosis website: Multiple sclerosis is an immune-mediated disease. This means that an abnormal response of the body’s immune system causes the disease. In this case, the immune system attacks the central nervous system (CNS) by mistake. The CNS is made up of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.

A normal nerve vs. a nerve inflicted with Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is a relentless disease that when a patient is finally diagnosed it impacts entire families. There is currently no cure or way to repair the damage MS has already done by the time a DMT is given to the patient. The multiple sclerosis community will always have support from The Beer Thrillers. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to connect on any future non – profit fundraising events at breweries.

Multiple Sclerosis / MS Articles

We have previously covered the Brewfest for MS, which you can read more about here:

Brewfest for MS

Articles About Idiom Brewing Company

For More Info About Idiom Brewing Company

The following information comes from Untappd. Idiom Brewing Company is a micro brewery from Frederick, MD. They have 339 unique beers and over 75,800 ratings with a global average rating of 3.9 (as of 5.29.23). Their Untappd description reads: “Idiom Brewing Co. has a simple goal in mind – To bring people from all walks of life together, to enjoy themselves and each other. Whether you’re a hop head looking for explosively juicy IPAs; are one of the adventurous few looking to try boozy, sour or complex flavors; or you’re just looking to enjoy classic styles and seasonal favorites, we’ll have a little something here for you!”

You can follow them on their social media pages:

Thanks From Amy

Thank you all for reading. This was a fun busy three day weekend involving Zoo America, two Memorial Day picnics (one at our house), and much more. Scarlet is beat, and so am I. But we got a fun busy day tomorrow! Can’t wait!

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-Amy

Amy’s Column Series

This is a two – fer article weekend for Amy’s column. This article about World MS Day, as well as the Beer Devil IPA beer review.

Since getting back to writing for the blog after a short hiatus, Amy has started up a weekly column style writing for the blog. You can find these articles here:

Thank You For Reading

Ben jumping on real quick. Been a busy few days. Friday, Drew and I went to YAH Brew, and then did some filming back at Knights of Nostalgia studios, Saturday we took Scarlet to Zoo America at Hershey, Sunday (yesterday) we had a Lunch and Dinner picnic at my sister’s (we were also supposed to go to Cox Brewing Company for a homebrewing meet up, but timing didn’t allow it), and today, we had a parade in Hummelstown (which Scarlet slept through, including the firetrucks, Civil War re-enactment gun blasts, Lower Dauphin band, and more), and then had a picnic at our house (was also supposed to go to Drew’s for a Knights of Nostalgia filming with Josh from MasterMind X Studios, and streaming session, but once again, timing didn’t quite work out). So its certainly been a busy weekend!

Thanks for reading everyone!

Cheers All!

-B. Kline

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