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Old Speckled Hen – Brew Approves!

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Old Speckled Hen

So, last night I hit my local beer, wine and spirits specialty store and grabbed a bundle of Old Speckled Hen. Now I’ve tasted this before a few years ago when I was trying to become a B.B. Rovers 101 Club Member. To become a member you have to drink 101 different beers from over 300 beers on their menu.

I acheived my goal and drank 101 beers becoming member #1069. The club is really cool and comes with some great perks. You get a 10% discount on weekends for the beer and the authentic pub style food. Labor day weekend, the bar is open only to members and a guest with free beer and catered bbq all day. You also get your name on a plaque and a free t-shirt. And last but not least your 101st beer is on the house.

Brew and Old Speckled Hen

As for the Old Speckled Hen, I really enjoyed this beer. I am a HUGE hop head, but this malty and rich pale ale was a surprising and refreshing change for me. The ale is easy drinking and hosts a silky and sweet finish. I highly recommend anyone reading this to try Old Speckled Hen the next time you see it on a menu. This ale is imported from England, but you will find it in your local beer specialty store and costs around $8-10 dollars for a 6 pack.

My new Golden Retriever puppy, "Brew" grabbed a lick off the bottle when I wasn’t looking and I know he approves of this pale ale too.

Brew Comes Home

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Brew Comes Home

A friend of mine recently asked if I would like a puppy for free. "Hmmm… free puppy?" I said. "I guess." It’s hard to pass up something free and even harder to pass up something free and cute like a Golden Retriever puppy.

I brought the little guy home and appropriately named him "Brew". He has been a little hell raiser since day one, chewing on anything below knee level and wreaking havoc on all the shoes and furniture in his path. This little brew master has a lot to learn about proper home bar etiquette. He is only 8 weeks old and does not quite understand that the bathroom is outside and not the living room floor, not unlike some friends of mine.

Last night he had his first lick of Rogue Dead Guy and I think he had sensory overload. He spaced out and barked at the bottle as if to say "Aghhhhhh…. that is the most delicious brew this Brew has ever slurped." He is also fond of Real Ale’s Fireman #4, so I can tell Brew and I will be friends for many years.

I wonder if Brew will like draft beer too?