2008 Woodie Awards
Beer of the Week
Total Eclipse Black Ale
Jonathan E. Thompson
Issue date: 3/4/08 Section: Entertainment
On February 20th,Cougars witnessed the last total lunar eclipse until 2010. In the mean time, you can see a total eclipse as much as you please as Hoppy Brewing Company brews and bottles Total Eclipse Black Ale in Sacramento, California.
Troy Paski founded the company in 1991. The brewery focuses on serving its customers great handcrafted beers in an enjoyable fashion while being environmental friendly. They plan to increase product awareness in the Sacramento area and eventually add another brewpub.
In 1999, the ale won first place at the California Brewers Festival in the Robust Porter category.
The dark brown glass bottle holds 22-fluid ounces of ale - a bit more than average. The labeling contains an image of a shadowy earth smiling down upon a turquoise tented moon surface. Psychedelic colors comprise the rest of the label. A black bottle cap with a shiny silver outline and the company's yellow logo of a smiley face caps the bottle with an alcohol by volume of 5.6%. It retails for $3.19 at BevMo.
The ale pours thickly, creating a chunky and massive one inch thick head. A demonic black tenor fills the glass. The head resides for several moments before decreasing in size. However, a solid head remains for the duration of consumption. A distinct aroma arises from the evil mixture. Shockingly and disappointingly, the ale enters smooth and finishes mildly. The aromas and textures seemed to ensure a more Indiana Jones-like adventure. Instead, the ale's calmness projects Barney-like characteristics.
For a peaceful treat to calm the mind, relax the body, and free the soul, scope out Total Eclipse Black Ale.
Troy Paski founded the company in 1991. The brewery focuses on serving its customers great handcrafted beers in an enjoyable fashion while being environmental friendly. They plan to increase product awareness in the Sacramento area and eventually add another brewpub.
In 1999, the ale won first place at the California Brewers Festival in the Robust Porter category.
The dark brown glass bottle holds 22-fluid ounces of ale - a bit more than average. The labeling contains an image of a shadowy earth smiling down upon a turquoise tented moon surface. Psychedelic colors comprise the rest of the label. A black bottle cap with a shiny silver outline and the company's yellow logo of a smiley face caps the bottle with an alcohol by volume of 5.6%. It retails for $3.19 at BevMo.
The ale pours thickly, creating a chunky and massive one inch thick head. A demonic black tenor fills the glass. The head resides for several moments before decreasing in size. However, a solid head remains for the duration of consumption. A distinct aroma arises from the evil mixture. Shockingly and disappointingly, the ale enters smooth and finishes mildly. The aromas and textures seemed to ensure a more Indiana Jones-like adventure. Instead, the ale's calmness projects Barney-like characteristics.
For a peaceful treat to calm the mind, relax the body, and free the soul, scope out Total Eclipse Black Ale.
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The Great Adsby
posted 3/05/08 @ 10:26 AM PST
You are the man Jon-O!!! I always enjoy your kick A beer of the week articles!!
Makes me want to drink beer more often! See you tomorrow... perhaps we will have to read again!
JT$
posted 3/10/08 @ 11:06 PM PST
So my article is kick A eh? I feel so BAMF right now for having a kick a aritcle. I cannot kick too much a because then I would need new shoes.
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