I've been on a writing and brewing hiatus due to travels and starting a new job, so it's catch up time. Doin' some brewin' today and reminiscing on the fine selection of lagers I recently had in Nepal. Of course by fine, I mean that they all tasted the same. But they came in big bottles and were cold in the heat and humidity of Pokhara, so I can't complain too much.
I'll veer from beer for a minute to mention the Raksi. This is the "local wine" we had after trekking in the Langtang valley. This particular raksi was made from fermented potato mash. Sounds like vodka you say? Well it tasted like it too, just a watered down version served hot.
Needless to say, upon my arrival back to the US after a couple weeks, I was looking for some good ales. I was in Arizona, so I picked up this selection of mostly AZ brewed IPAs that I am so very much looking forward to sampling, comparing and reviewing. Cheers to good beers!!
