American-Asian Fusion Beer

Over Labor Day my wife and I went to upstate to visit family. The short trip was great because in Syracuse my best friend got married and we were able to visit my cute little niece. Then we took a trip to see my sister in-law and her husband in Rochester. For a couples dinner we went out to California Rollin'. What I did not realize is that they have their own house beers. I tried the Wasabi Brew- a light, American Pale Ale with a great aroma and flavor of the Japanese delicacy; Wasabi horseradish. It was good and had a nice bite at the end.

If you happen to be driving through Rochester and have a craving for sushi, make a detour.

Summary of the Hefeweizen Summer Challenge

The Hefeweizen Summer Challenge ended last night when I cracked open a bottle of Ayinger Brau-Weisse. For the past three months I've posted my thoughts about various beers I tasted for the Summer Challenge on Facebook. Here is a summary to help you choose a beer next time at the bar or te beer store.

1) Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
2) Schneider weiss Hefe-Weizen
3) Ayinger Brau-Weisse
4) Franziskaner Hefe-Weizen
5) Hofbrau Hefe Weizen
6) Stoudts Heifer-in-Wheat
7) Lilja's Heifer Weizen
8) Sierra Nevada Kellerweis
9) Harpoons UFO
10) Erdinger Weissbrau
11) Magic Hat Circus Boy