Here is what we learned last night at our one-year anniversary party:
- Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, while a phenomenal beer, should never be served in pitchers or in pint glasses.
- DJ's who spin '80's new wave music rule (thanks, DJ Brian Jones).
- Jason and Gina can cut a mean rug, especially when DJ Brian Jones is manning the turntables.
- When Chris has had enough to drink, he likes to channel a Bud Light commercial from the mid-1990's.
- Mike spent more time in the Deano's Vino parking lot than he did inside the restaurant.
- Don't leave for vacation at 6:00 a.m. on the day after a 90 Minute IPA drinking frenzy (JFK is fun, isn't it, Matt and Kelly?).
- And finally, we have lots and lots of company in this town when it comes to drinking quality beer.
Thanks to all who came out to Deano's to celebrate one year of beer geekhood with us. We enjoyed seeing old friends and making new ones. And thanks to Deano for the new drinking vessels and for hosting our little shindig.
As for the 90 Minute IPA - a perfect 5 mugs. No other beer balances hops and malt like this one. Who knew that a taste/nose combination that simultaneously evokes grapefruit and caramel could result in such an unbelievably good beer?
Great to meet most of the Knights last night. You guys need to host more large events like this! You can even point to the kind of turnout numbers you had last night. Personally, I was there about 2/3rds for the particular beer you were advertising and 1/3rd for the event-i-ness, so make sure the next event is an equally good tapping!
ReplyDeleteAs an aside, does anybody know the reason behind the 60/90/120 Minute naming scheme?
Thanks for coming out! Our next event is probably going to be the first ever Hoosier Beer Geek Retro Beer Challenge, where we will test which one of the retro American swill beers is the best. Location is likely to be the Melody Inn. Stay tuned for more details...
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question, from Wikipedia:
"Dogfish Head's signature product is its line of India Pale Ales (IPAs), which are offered in three varieties: 60 Minute, 90 Minute, and 120 Minute IPA. Their names refer to the length of the boil time of the wort in which the hops are continuously added. The longer hops are boiled, the more hop isomerization takes place, and the more bitterness is imparted to the beer."