Kicking off 2011 in style here with our first look at Port Brewing out of California. That's incorrect; we've featured Port's Lost Abbey series a few times. But never an actual Port selection. Here's one worth the search.
Chicagoist's "Beer of the Week:" Port Brewing's "Hot Rocks" Lager
Chicagoist's "Beer of the Week:" The Lost Abbey's Inferno Ale
Decided to cook with beer Sunday and whipped up some amazing buckwheat pancakes using a cup of Lost Abbey Inferno ale. Damned if they weren't some of the fluffiest we've had in a long time. the beer was good, too.
Do This: Lost Abbey Beer Tasting at the Bluebird
Over the years we've developed a theory that brewmasters are underrated as philosophers, seeing as brewing and drinking beer are often lock-step with social intercourse. We're big fans here of Lost Abbey beers (see our "BotW" review of their "Gift of the Magi" ale). After reading brewmaster Tomme Arthur's blog posts and his sound bites of wisdom, you'll become a fan, as well.
Chicagoist's "Beer of the Week": The Lost Abbey's "Gift of the Magi" Ale
Jesus: Oh, great! Just what I need: a gum resin!! What am I gonna do with a gum resin?"
Do This: Lost Abbey Beer Dinner at The Publican
We can certainly be accused of overhyping the Publican in recent weeks, but this dinner they're having tomorrow evening bears a mention if only for the beer company whose brews they're featuring.

