December 9th, 2013
Beer Advent Calendar – Day 9: The Ghost of Jacob Barley presented by Greg Nagel
@OCBeerBlog, @BeachwoodBBQ, @PortolaCoffee, @NobleAleWorks
To celebrate the Holiday Season, 2Beerguys.com and Seacoastbeveragelab.com have teamed up with beer bloggers around the country to host the third annual beer bloggers advent calendar. This is the season of sharing and we intend to share our love of beer with you. 31 Bloggers Blogging – click here for the running list of beers/bloggers.
Let’s see who is spreading holiday cheer today!
Blogger: Greg Nagel
Blog Name: OCBeerBlog.com
Twitter/Facebook/Untappd: @OCBeerBlog – facebook.com/ocbeerblog – Untappd.com/finagler
Beer: The Ghost of Jacob Barley
Brewery: Collaboration with Portola Coffee Lab, Noble Ale Works and Beachwood BBQ & Brewing
Beer Details:
- Style: Winter Warmer
- ABV: 9.6%
- IBU: low
Commercial Description:
Noble Ale Works teamed up with Beachwood BBQ & Brewing and Portola Coffee Lab to brew this Spiced Winter Warmer with coffee. Layered rich with English caramel malts, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon and some of the best coffee on earth, the result is exactly what you’d expect…DELICIOUS! Brewed to celebrate the 2nd Annual Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival, we recommend that you drink this winter treat as soon as possible in order to experience the vibrant coffee character at it’s peak.
Why I selected The Ghost of Jacob Barley:
When three of my favorite local brewed beverages collaborate, the result is exactly what I would expect: SCRUMTRULESCENCE. The layers of coffee, caramel and spices lay perfectly on top of smooth creamy beer. At 9.6%, it fills your body and soul with holiday spirit without cloying as some warmers can do. With Beachwood BBQ & Brewing winning five medals at GABF plus best mid-size brewpub; Noble Ale Works winning best IPA at the LAIPAFest over San Diego’s stiff competition and one of the best local coffee roasters around, this beer is one for the books.
About OC Beer Blog:
OCBeerBlog.com is a regional look at craft beer in the greater Orange County California area.
Learn more at http://ocbeerblog.com
About The Breweries:
All three collaborators have only been open a few years or less.
– Noble Ale Works (bottled the collaboration) – For more information, please visit: www.noblealeworks.com
– Beachwood BBQ & Brewing – For more information, please visit: http://www.beachwoodbbq.com/
– Portola Coffee Lab – For more information, please visit: http://www.portolacoffeelab.com/
