Totally agree on beer and wine both having an array of different tastes involved. After trying many high end beers of late, I'm sold that beer is where its at and wine drinker are missing out. Really loving the beer crafted with multiple palates sensations involved even if they cost more.

As you embarked on this month long journey through beers, I decided to take more of an interest as well. My thoughts thus far; Caldera Amber was excellent (wish it was more available in 6'ers), Rogue Hazelnut was alright, Ninsaki is too hoppy for my taste, Session Black is a perfect lower end beer when Coors just won't cut it. Off the top of my head.

I'd love to see a final post involving some list of beers with a letter grade, beers you plan on trying in the future, beers you would like to see made..etc

So many amazing beers to be had, so little time! Really enjoying this series PAC - thank you!

I have been reading, and loving every minute of it! A lot of what you say echoes with my experience...never used to like IPA's, never loved frosty pints, LOVE drinking naked. Keep 'em coming...perhaps close the series with a public beer tasting somewheres. We might just share a pint!

@ Mizzzzzzz

The ashland amber is pretty much always available at new seasons and belmont station, among other places.

I just drove down to ashland this week to attend the grand opening of Caldera's first pub, which was due to open the 15th, according to a couple of places online; only to find a sign out front saying "We'll be open on the 15th", with the "15th" crossed out, and "20th" written in next to it. Bummer!

Luckily, my parents live down there, and I was going down to see them anyway, so it wasn't a wasted trip.