Burger & a Beer

I worked my ass off yesterday. Two shoots. One in HB and one in North Hollywood in 95' heat. So I treated myself to a late night burger and beer at the Haven last night. I had a flight of Avery 18, Oskar Blues G'knight, Old Ale by the Bruery and Belgo by Stone. I didn't like any of them. Maybe they were too strong and complex to have with a burger. IDK. But it just wasn't good. The bummer was, they didn't have just a IPA, DIPA, or Strong Ale on tap at all. Of course those go great with a burger. Kinda dumb on their part. Kinda bummed on my part.

Hot Liquor Overflow - Brew Life

Hot Liquor Overflow

#noblealeworks #beer

Russian River - Pliny, Porter & Salvation

Russian River w/Chris and +Beth. Trio: Pliny, RR Porter & Salvation. (Taken withInstagram at Russian River Brewing Company) 

Wilco Tango Foxtrot

Wilco Tango Foxtrot, originally uploaded by greggarciaphoto.

Orange County Photographer Greg Garcia Tries Lagunita's Wilco Tango Foxtrot

Ok. I'm trying a new beer tonight. I have to admit, the name on the label caught my eye... not normally how i would choose a beer. Anyway, I'm glad I did, it is really good. It's very bold. Malty with an aggressive hop character. It definitely has a floral hop nose but it's smooth and creamy on the palate and full of body. For a bold beer it's hard to drink slow. It comes in at 7.83% alcohol by volume and reminds me of the beer Keri Kelli and I would seek out in the bay area. This beer has a quality that reminds me of days at the Tornado quite some time ago but it's flavor is completely fresh. The only bummer about this find is it's a limited release. WTF!

Shot with the iPhone 3G

Stone @ the Vegas Brewfest

Stone @ the Vegas Brewfest, originally uploaded by greggarciaphoto.

This image is from the Las Vegas Brew Fest. It was taken from behind the Stone booth as the people from Stone were serving the happy beer lovers. I shot this with my iPhone and edited the image in my phone with the app, Best Camera.