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OBrien's (Kearny Mesa)... Josh, Kare_Raisu, EN & Great Beer [moved from California board]
Sure thing, man. #1) DeGlazen Toren Canaster – Winter Scotch ale, produced in Belgium. #2) Jolly Pumpkin Noel De Calabaza – Belgian-style winter beer, barrel-aged, produced in Michigan. #3) 2005 Thomas Hardy’s...
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Super Bowl Suggestions
both VERY happy with my choice. There is a big wood burning oven and everthing is so fresh. I had the Pumpkin Ravioli with amaretti cookie sprinkled on top in a fab buttery sauce. My husband had the 1/2 Rosemary- lemon chicken...
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A week in Antigua Carribean
I used to live there..go yearly to see my family and own a travel business so know eats. I will not give directions as you can ask there...(space and time) Sheer – romantic and wonderful near Jolly Beach. Fine dining. OJs or...
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Dinner Tomorrow at Porcini...Should I change my reservations?
and spent a fair amount of time giving us some decent beer tips. I also tried the wood-aged Jolly Pumpkin Bam Bier (not a pumpkin ale), a good farmoushe Belgian-style Saison beer. And then capped things off with the Hair of the...
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what local beer to buy in Chapel Hill/Durham?
. And we already had Victory, Weyerbacher, Clipper City, Terrapin, Jolly Pumpkin, Rogue, Avery, Oskar Blues, and Great Divide in the fold. If were to visit the area now, I think you would be amazed at the breadth of the selection.
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Mama Mexico, Maya, Zarela
I haven’t been to Maya. I have been to MM several times... it’s jolly good fun... but the food is not nearly as wonderful as Zarela’s. Go for the rice and fajitas and don’t pass up the superb fresh fruit...
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Beer Pairing with Turkey?
I’d have to go along with Garrett Oliver in saying the Biere de Garde would be a fantastic match to the turkey. I just posted some tasting notes on a great one, Oro de Calabaza by Jolly Pumpkin brewery in Michigan. I think...
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University of Michigan - Looking for a good restaurant
I think that Arbor Brewing still leaves me wanting better food....but I really like the new Jolly Pumpkin on Main – I love the beer, and the food is good, too.
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This Year's Seasonals
If you can still find it, Jolly Pumpkin's Christmas release is incredible. Mildly sour, barrel aged, and delicious.
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La Fin Du Monde - O.K. Polish beer
right there beside them among Belgian style brewers. But I have other favorites as well that brew in entirely different traditions: Jolly Pumpkin and Russian River for “wild yeast” brewers; Shorts and Kuhnhenn for...
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Sour Beers
I’d certainly try the offerings from Jolly Pumpkin (I know, strange name but they make great sour beers). Among those on the list, their Oro de Calabaza is excellent.
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Any Belgian Beers Better Than Chimay That Are Can Be Easily Found in Bars?
) and Unibroue(Canada) produce some really good and affordable belgian style beers found at most of the better stores in the area. If you are at one of the really good stores (Bauer, Wine Gallery, Charles St) you may even find...
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Who is digging barrel aged beer?
I love it, for sure. There are so many great barrel-aged beers, though I can’t say I’ve experienced what you’re describing. Jolly Pumpkin in Michigan makes numerous sour Belgian styles that are barrel-aged....
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Popcorn Ball tips
sold out! I’ve made them a few times, too, and they’re not so difficult. Here’s her recipe (courtesy of the JollyTime popcorn package). It’s pretty foolproof if you use a candy thermometer, and the flavor...
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gueuze or geuze belgian beer in SF?
Definitely head out to City Beer. I was there yesterday and they had a nice selection of Jolly Pumpkin Ales from Michigan. Their La Roja is a good version of an American Wild Ale, though not as good as the Russian River sours....
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