My Hoppy Place

3 egg yolks 1-2 tbl lemon juice 1/2 stick very cold butter cut in cubes Place yolks in cold sauce pan. Whisk in lemon juice. Place over med-low heat and whisk until it’s the consistency of thin mayonnaise. Add butter one or two cubes at a time, whisking gently until combined. Stop when it looks [...]

Filed under: Food, Not beer, Recipe on March 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Odd Notion Spring 09 Magic Hat Brewing Company Burlington, VT Aroma: 2. Appearance 3. Flavor and Drinkability: 4. Balance and Aftertaste: 4. Total: 13 out of 16. Odd Notion appears in Magic Hat’s Spring Fever collection as its limited edition seasonal. It’s a classic Pilsner kicked up with agave syrup and blue poppy seeds. It’s [...]

Filed under: Beer, Tasting notes on March 15th, 2009 | No Comments »