Buffalo Bill's Brewery - Orange Blossom Cream Ale

What: Buffalo Bill's Brewery - Orange Blossom Cream Ale
Style: Fruit Beer
Vessel: Bottle (no glass offered)
Price: Included in cost of cooking class
Where: Grillmaster's Garden
When: March 25, 2008
Rating: 6
Comments: Went to Grillmaster's Garden for a grilling class. My wonderful wife (have I mentioned that she rocks?) was kind enough to treat me to two classes as part of our Christmas gift exchange (I told her I didn't need anything for Christmas, but I really do enjoy beer and meat - she did an awesome job taking that vague info and running with it). I went to the class with a friend who is also interested in grilling and beer. The theme of the class was slow cooking and the Big Green Egg. I'm sold - I want one and I can't wait to get one. Maybe next Christmas, if we save our nickels (lots and lots of nickels)? This was my 4th or 5th event with Cheff JJ. He does a great job of keeping things informational and informal. He even sent me an unsolicited follow up email to a discussion we had during the class - now that's service!

There were two beer choices - this one, and a Three Floyd's Pride and Joy. I knew I'd have time for 2 - 3 beers, so I thought, what the hell, might as well try the orange beer. I took my first sip - wow. Interesting. Not really a good interesting. Is this really beer? What's that taste like? Yup, Sunkist Soda. I'm not really into fruit beers, but if I were this one might make it into the rotation. It's true to the name - Orange Blossom, but that's not really my speed when it comes to beer. I'd call this a gateway beer. If you like orange soda, but you don't like beer, this will turn you into an alcoholic.

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