music for the road-5. @ethanparkerband #peacelikeariver #alternativesingersongwriter
Music for the road-5: Ethan Parker Band, "Peace Like A River".
"Ethan Parker Band is a group of 4 guys who are striving to create incredible music with amazing lyrics. The band does not desire to follow in the footsteps of the normal Christian music sound but rather be who they are and out of that create amazing original music."
"The style has influences from two environments where Ethan and the Band were raised. From folky-Tennessee influences to Jazzy Beach vibes the band has come together to create a truly unique and powerful song that not only every one can enjoy but is also God inspired."
more at Ethan Parker Band.
Referenced from Reverbnation.
today's beer of the day - 13. @sierranevada @bellsbrewery #maillardsodyssey #darkale
Today on TBD - 13, Sierra Nevada's Maillard's Odyssey. It is an imperial dark ale that was made in collaboration with Bell's Brewing Company out of Kalamazoo, MI.
"Rich, dark, and roasty. That was the concept Bell’s beer guru John Mallett aimed for and, true to John’s vision, Maillard’s Odyssey is exactly that. Its name honors the Maillard reaction—the “browning” of sugars and amino acids—that creates the wonderful caramelized toffee-like and roasted flavors so abundant in this beer."
"Maillard’s Odyssey is a robust dark ale layered with complex malt flavors of toffee, caramel, chocolate, coffee, and dark fruit. This malt-focused concept spawned a daunting grain bill featuring 10 different grains including pale malt, Munich, chocolate malt, oats, dark wheat and roasted barley for a rich, semi-sweet and intense experience."
My impression of this beer is; that it is a very dark (by dark I mean it is so dark that light can't pass through it sort of like a black hole) ale with a moderate head as it is initially poured out of the bottle. It smells of molasses, caramel, and toffee. You can taste the roasted and browned sugars, and it has a caramel aftertaste. It is smooth and thick on the palate, and smooth going down too. It also has an 8.5% ABV, which is pretty substantial. In my opinion this is another good beer and so far Sierra Nevada has really put together a great group of brewers and beers to make this 12 pack one to remember.
Referenced from Sierra Nevada.
Beer purchased at Lewisburg Spirits and Wine. lewisburgspirits@suddenlink.net
weekly video xxi - backcountry north island trailer. @outsidemagazine @GinClearMedia #flyfishing #newzealand
weekly video XXI - "backcountry north island." a gin-clear media production.
"Backcountry North Island" follows six fly fishermen as they explore a treasured corner of New Zealand's North Island. Active volcanos, rugged gorges and dense forests provide an epic backdrop for some of the best trout fishing on the planet, but the real adventure lies in the journey to the streams."
"The backcountry of New Zealand holds a special place in the heart of all Kiwis. "Going bush" is a national past time, and Kiwi fly fishers like nothing better than the sun on their backpack, the cold touch of a mountain stream and the opportunity to sight fish for giant trout in pristine settings."
Take a peak at the natural beauty of New Zealand and then catch the film by Gin-Clear Media that is due to be released in December 2014.
More at Outside Online and Gin-Clear Media.
music for the road-4 @steeldrivers #bluegrass #whererainbowsneverdie
Music for the road-4: SteelDrivers, "Where Rainbows Never Die".
"Nashville, Tennessee is a nexus – a point where tradition and innovation intersect, where commerce collides with art. "
"And only Nashville could give birth to a band like the SteelDrivers: a group of seasoned veterans –each distinguished in his or her own right, each valued in the town’s commercial community – who are seizing an opportunity to follow their hearts to their souls’ reward. In doing so, they are braiding their bluegrass roots with new threads of their own design, bringing together country, soul, and other contemporary influences to create an unapologetic hybrid that is old as the hills but fresh as the morning dew. This is new music with the old feeling. SteelDrivers fan Vince Gill describes the band’s fusion as simply "an incredible combination."
Referenced from the SteelDrivers.
today's beer of the day. @sierranevada @VictoryBeer #beercampacrossamerica #altroute
Today on TBD, Sierra Nevada's Alt Route Altbier. It is a German Altbier that was made in collaboration with Victory Brewing Company out of Downingtown, PA.
"Brewers are notorious for refusing to take the easy path. Instead, we lead with our hearts and pursue our passions no matter how difficult the road ahead. Alt Route is a tribute to this stubborn spirit that drove us to dodge the status quo and found breweries. Together we chased the siren song of beer with this revamped take on an antique beer style."
"Alt Route is our take on the old school German Altbier style featuring an ale-lager hybrid yeast, which is top fermenting and fruity like an ale, but matured at cool temperatures for a clean, lager-like flavor. This deep amber beer has a slight emphasis on the richly layered, slightly sweet malt body with enough citrusy hop flavor and aroma to produce a balanced, dry finish."
My impression of this beer is that it has a very interesting color to it that you immediately notice as you pour it out of the bottle. It is a dark reddish brown beer with moderate head and plenty of visible carbonation as it is resting. It has a thick syrupy smell to it (come on you know what I am talking about) and is also has hints of sweet malty goodness as well. It has a smooth malt flavor with a hint of citrus and it is slightly bitter at the finish. It also feels think on the tongue and a bit sharp too. This is a very good beer, I really enjoyed the difference in appearance, and the flavor is quite enjoyable as well. It also has a notable ABV, at 6.6% just a few would do you. Another solid beer Sierra Nevada and Victory Brewing. Thanks guys! The 12 pack was $30 and has been well worth it thus far.
Referenced from Sierra Nevada.
The beer was purchased at Lewisburg Spirits and Wine.