Surfas is known to carry hard to find craft beers from both international and domestic breweries. Here are two new arrivals we are proud to offer: - Check out the new Kona Coffee Porter. This is the brainchild of the Ken Schmidt Maui Brewing and Stone Breweries. Layers of Macadamia nuts, toasted co[...]
Posts Tagged ‘tasting notes’
October 22nd, 2009 - 5:29 pm § in Information
New Beers- Kona Coffee Porter and NØgne Ø Brewery’s India Pale Ale
October 10th, 2009 - 11:27 am § in Information
Sake Tasting Notes
Many thanks to Yoshi Murakami for making our first Sake tasting an informative and memorable one! Below are the notes from the tasting. Shinrai “Thunder Boy”(Tokubetsu-Junmai) This Junmai is clean, crisp, and beginner friendly with delicate dryness and smoothly dissolving finish. When warmed, th[...]
October 10th, 2009 - 11:21 am § in Information
Father’s Day Weekend Kickoff: Beer and Sausage Tasting Class
The Best of the Wurst We kicked off Father’s Day weekend in the best way we could think of: Beer and Sausages! Aly was back to lead an informative and tasty class on some perfect beer and sausage pairings. Below are her notes! 1. Julius Echter Hefe Weiss (4.9% ABV) Rabbit, Pork and Ginger [...]
October 10th, 2009 - 11:09 am § in Information
Aly’s Intro: Cinco de Mayo Beer and Cheese Tasting Notes
This is grain, which any fool can eat, but for which the Lord has intended a more divine form of consumption. Let us give praise to our maker and glory to His bounty be learning about beer. –Friar TuckThere is a reason why monks are known to brew beer and make cheese. Perhaps it is because [.[...]
October 10th, 2009 - 10:57 am § in Information
Sparkling Wine and American Artisan Goat Cheese Tasting Notes
Sparkling wine and goat cheese make a perfect pairing. The earthy “barnyardiness” of goat cheese is softened and sweetened by the bubbles of sparkling wine; ultimately showcasing its grassy floral notes and creaminess. Our featured pairings: Bellefon Brut Champagne -One of my favorite non-vinta[...]
October 10th, 2009 - 10:47 am § in Information
Dessert Wine Tasting Notes
Below are the Dessert Wine and Cheese tasting notes from Surfas Sommelier, David Rozansky. This class was held in the Surfas Test Kitchen on March 28th, 2009. WINE: LAVE CAP MUSCAT CANELLI CHEESE: BOUCHERONDIN GOAT CHEESE The whole reason this pairing works so well is not only the contrast of swee[...]