December 18th, 2012
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Beer Advent Calendar – Day 17: Mother of All Storms presented by Michael Umphress
@mmcooljam @pdxbeergeeks @ThePelicanPub
Beer Advent Calendar – Day 17: Mother of All Storms presented by Michael Umphress
To celebrate the Holiday Season, 2Beerguys.com and Seacoastbeveragelab.com have teamed up with beer bloggers around the country to host the first 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 herefor the running list of beers/bloggers.
Let’s see who is spreading holiday cheer today!
Blogger: Michael Umpress aka MM Cool Jam
Blog Name: pdxbeergeek.com
Twitter: @mmcooljam @pdxbeergeeks
Beer: Mother of All Storms
Brewery: Pelican Pub & Brewery
Beer Details:
- Style: Bourbon Barrel-Aged English-Style Barley Wine
- Gravity: 31.7 degrees Plato
- ABV: 14%
- Bitterness: 40 IBU
- Color: Deep Red-Brown
Commercial Description:
There are many storms out there, all of them perfect in their own way. But there is only one Mother of all Storms and it only happens in Pacific City, Oregon. Based on Stormwatcher’s Winterfest, our English-style barleywine, Mother of all Storms spent many months aging in Kentucky bourbon barrels. Now at its peak, Mother of all Storms delivers deep flavors of toasted malt, bourbon and oak. The finish rewards with whispers of vanilla, toffee and caramel. Best enjoyed with gusts exceeding 60 mph.
Pairings & Recipes
- Chocolate-Bourbon Bread Pudding
- Flan
- Pulled Pork Barbecue
- Smores
- Butternut-Squash Soup
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Bourbon Truffles
Why did I selected the Mother of all Storms?
This is my most highly anticipated winter seasonal, and the beer that sold me on barrel aging. In the past you used to have to make a special trip out to the coast to get some, but as production has increased it is now available locally in small amounts. Each year it is totally different beast. Ranging from incredibly hot and meant to be stored, to very oakey. Truly a treat, and meant to be shared with friends over the holidays.
About #pdxbeergeeks
We are a beer blog about Portland, Oregon and all the wonderful craft beer in our fair city. we’re craft beer ambassadors & beer geek enthusiasts; we meet up over tasty beers. Some of us homebrew, a few of us are pro brewers, some of us are hobbyists, and some are firmly entrenched in the portland craft beer scene!
About Pelican Pub & Brewery:
Pelican Pub & Brewery, located 22 miles south of Tillamook on the majestic Oregon Coast, has become a Northwest landmark for craft beer and fine food enthusiasts. The oceanfront facility includes an outdoor patio and banquet room with unobstructed views of Cape Kiwanda and Haystack Rock.
Celebrating its 16th year in Pacific City, the Pelican has created countless masterpieces such as Kiwanda Cream Ale, which was named to DRAFT Magazine’s Top 25 Beers in the World of 2008, 2009 and 2010. Other award-winning brews include India Pelican Ale, MacPelican’s Scottish-Style Ale, Tsunami Stout and Doryman’s Dark. The three-time Great American Beer Festival “Brewpub of the Year” winner is open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
For more information, call 503-965-7007 or visit www.PelicanBrewery.com.