April 17th, 2020 - She's Got The Easy Jack... And High Voltage!

Hello and happy Friday!  Your drinking buddy the Meista here today getting the weekend off right with a pairing of "High Voltage", AC/DC's first internationally released studio album (44 years old this month!) and a tasty Easy Jack from Firestone Walker Brewing Company!  Hell yes!!


Album Info:

• Artist: AC/DC
• Title: "High Voltage"
• Recorded: 1974 through 1975 at Albert Studios in (King Street) Sydney, Australia
• Release date: April 30th, 1976 (1st internationally released studio album by AC/DC)
• Record company: ATCO
• Album cover art: Michael Putland
• Personnel: Mark Evans (bass), Phil Rudd (drums), Bon Scott (lead vocals and bagpipes on "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)"), Angus Young (lead guitar), and Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar and backing vocals)
• Musical style: Hard rock, blues rock
• Sound: Angus' monster riffs and solos, Bon's crazy voice, Malcolm's , Evan's, and Rudd's driving rhythms... what more could you ask for?!  This is pure, high-octane rock and roll!!
• Major themes: Rock and roll, chasing skirts, sex, lust, partying, rebellion, etc.
• Tracks:

1. "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)"
2. "Rock 'N" Roll Singer"
3. "The Jack"
4.  "Live Wire"
5. "T.N.T."
6. "Can I Sit Next To You Girl"
7. "Little Lover"
8. "She's Got Balls"
9. "High Voltage"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Paso Robles, California)
• Website: https://www.firestonebeer.com/
• Brew: Easy Jack
• Style: American India Pale Ale (IPA)
• Serving: 12 ounce can
• ABV: 4.0%
• IBUs: 45
• Ingredients: American Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Malted Wheat, English Carmel-35, Cara Pils, Rolled Oats, with Bavarian Mandarina, Hallertau Melon, Blend of New Zealand, and American Mosaic hops
• Pour: The Easy Jack pours a clear golden yellow hue with a frothy, bright white, 1+ finger head with good retention and lots of sudsy, layered lacing.
• Nose: The nose of the Easy Jack is citrusy, hoppy, earthy, and grainy.  There are aromas of light pineapple juice, grapefruit rind, lemongrass, pine resin, and light grains.
• Taste: The taste is citrusy, hoppy, earthy, and malty.  There are notes of grapefruit, pineapple, bitter herbs, pine, pepper, light grains, minerals, and a hint of caramel (especially as it warms).
• Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel of the Easy Jack is crisp, smooth, and refreshing with a dry, slightly bitter finish.

Overall pairing: The easy drinking and very crushable hoppy and fruity flavors of the Easy Jack are perfect for the melodic grooves and harmonies of AC/DC's "High Voltage"!  'Nuff said!

Skål!!