This post is a part of the 2015 New Beer Every Day Beer Diary Challenge, #ottbeerdiary. Over the course of 2015, I will be trying a new beer every day. Please read the background in the link above, and enjoy reading about the most recently tasted beers below. If you’d like to join the challenge as well, let me know in the comments below, and be sure to check out Grown-up Travel Guide and his #grownupbeerdiary, where Andy Higgs came up with the diary format in use below. You can catch up on all of our posts as part of the challenge under the tag ottbeerdiary.
Day 153: June 2, 2015
Diary entry:
Had to run up to Amsterdam this morning to get a document notarized at the US Consulate. 9:15 appointment, so knew I’d need to get a decently early start. I left Boxtel at 7AM. Made it just in time, almost 9:15 exactly. Over 2 hours driving to get there, WAY more than usual. Not sure what was causing the traffic backlogs, but it was pretty consistent almost the entire distance.
The notarization went smoothly, though I am constantly amazed by how many people are sent out of the embassy during the security check for having electronic devices, or other prohibited goods in their bags. I saw one guy who had to wait an extra hour to go in because he had an electronic device he had to find a temporary home for.
Erin and I decided on a spur of the moment journey to Gouda on the way home. Hoped to buy some cheese and siroopwafels.
Mission Accomplished!
Also managed to do some sightseeing, eat a nice lunch at Cafe Central in the Markt square, and even pick up a selection of Dutch beers from the local bottle shop.
Made it back home in time for our appointment with an electrician and a conference call for work before sitting back and relaxing the rest of the evening.
The Beer:
Name: Exploded Barrel Double IPA
Style: Double IPA
Producer: HillDevils
Alcohol content: 9.0%
Bottle size: 0.33l
Purchased from: Den Gouwen Aar in Gouda, the Netherlands
From a small Dutch brewery I haven’t experienced before! Hoppy aroma, a little fruity. Hoppy, citrusy flavor. Pretty good!
Commercial Description: Ingredients in this beer: water & oakwood. Malts: Maris otter, Munich, Cara & Pilsner. Hop: Galaxy, Citra & Cascade. Dry hop: Galaxy & Cascade. Yeast: BRY 97. OSG/FSG: 1079/1010. Plato: 18,9. EBU: 71. EBC: 27.
