Two interesting beer tidbits

1) Ron Swodoba, Director of Craft Beer Education at Crescent Crown Distributors, is now the second person in New Orleans to be designated a Certified Ciccerone! The test sounds really hard, and I'm really glad his hard work paid off. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

2) Got a peek at August's new beer menu from my old friend Robert Wailes; and it looks nice.

our beer

Saison Dupont, farmhouse Ale

 Belgium

Citrus and spice notes, full-bodied and malty;

It sparkles on the palate and finishes with a zesty hop

and citrus attack.  12.

Duvel

Belgium

A strong, golden ale with aromas of citrus, apple,

hops and yeast.  It has a delicate sparkle and a

refined silky taste.  9.

Brasserie Trois Dames, L’amoureuse No. 1

Ste-Croix, Switzerland

 This ale is brewed with 15% of Chassalas grape must

Medium in body.  Malt forward with light hops, bitterness

and a dry finish  13.

Unibroue, La Fin Du Monde

Canada

This triple-style golden ale is mildly yeasty with a complex

palate of malt, fruit and spice notes followed by a

Smooth, dry finish.  8.

Abita Brewing Company

Abita Springs, LA

Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager

Brewed with pilsner and wheat malts, Vanguard hops

with fresh strawberry juice added after filtration.  6.

Abita Amber

Munich-style lager; smooth, malty and slightly caramel in flavor.  6.

Abita Light

Traditional light beer-flavorful and silky.  6.

Abita Restoration Ale

A brilliant gold ale with a rich body, mild bitterness

and a snappy-fresh citrus hop flavor and aroma.  6.

Abita Turbodog

Chocolate malts help give this dark brown ale its rich body,

color and a sweet, toffee-like flavor.  6.

Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company

Kiln, Mississippi

Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale

Made with roasted pecans that provide for a nutty

character and a delightful depth to its flavor profile.  6.

Bayou Teche Brewery

St. Arnaudville, Louisiana

LA-31 Bière Noire

This beer is made with specially roasted German malts and select

American hops which provide a small bite of noble bitterness

and a dry, French roasted coffee flavor.  6.

Southern Star Brewing Co.

Conroe, Texas

Buried Hatchet Stout

Taste and smells of chocolate and coffee with hints of

creamy toffee and roasted malt.  6.