September 30th, 2023 - Rock And Roll Outlaws On The Run To Laguna Baja

 

Hello and happy Saturday rockers, rollers, and beer lovers!  The Meista here today pairing a tasty Laguna Baja Mexican-Style Dark Lager from North Coast Brewing Company and Foghat's kickass 4th album "Rock And Roll Outlaws"!

Album Info:

• Artist: Foghat
• Title: "Rock And Roll Outlaws"
• Recorded: 1974
• Release date: October 1974 (4th studio album by Foghat)
• Record company: Bearsville
• Production: Nick Jameson
• Album cover art: Peter Riches (photography)
• Personnel: Roger Earl (drums), "Lonesome" Dave Peverett (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Rod Price (lead guitar and backing vocals), Tony Stevens (bass guitar)
• Musical style: Rock and roll, hard rock, heavy blues rock
• Sound: Heavy-hitting, the sound on "Rock And Roll Outlaws" further established Foghat as the masters of straight-forward boogie rock!
• Major themes: Rock and roll, love, loss, rebellion, desire, lust, the blues, etc. 
• Tracks: 

1. "Eight Days On The Road"
2. "Hate To See You Go"
3. "Dreamer"
4. "Trouble In My Way"
5. "Rock And Roll Outlaw"
6. "Shirley Jean"
7. "Blue Spruce Woman"
8. "Chateau Lafitte '59 Boogie"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: North Coast Brewing Company (Fort Bragg, California)
• Website: http://northcoastbrewing.com/
• Brew: Laguna Baja Mexican-Style Dark Lager
• Style: Mexican Dark Lager / Vienna Lager
• Serving: 12 ounce bottle
• ABV: 5.0%
• IBUs: 19
• Pour: The Laguna Baja pours an opaque, deep and dark mahogany red/amber hue with a very thin, light tan head that dissipates rather quickly, leaving only trace lacing.
• Nose: The nose is a well-balanced blend of roasted malts and sweeter notes.  There are aromas of toasted malts, brown sugar, molasses, and burnt toffee.
• Taste: The flavor follows the nose... malty, creamy, and sweet.  There are notes of toasted malt, molasses, a hint of spicy hops, and some very light herbs.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full bodied, the mouthfeel is creamy and smooth with moderate carbonation and a dry, slightly sweet finish. 

Overall pairing: The malty drinkability of North Coast's Laguna Baja is great for the inviting and wondrous rock and roll musical journey that is the mighty Foghat!  That malty backbone is great for the warm melodies and heavy-duty rhythm section of Earl and Stevens, while the hops and hints of spice are great for the amazing guitar work of Price and Peverett!

And make sure to check out my recent interview with legendary Foghat drummer Roger Earl here: https://youtu.be/BXZslwvZFfI 

Cheers!!  Rock on!!