April 19th, 2026 - Raspberry Peach Braaaaaaaains... To The Dead

 

Hey there evil-doers, metal maniacs, and craft brew freaks!  I thought I'd do a kick-ass zombie themed pairing for ya today!  I'm pairing Exhumed's wonderful "To The Dead" and a bright, fruity, unique, and tasty Braaaaaaaains - Raspberry Peach Double Fruit Smoothie Sour from the fine folks at Drekker Brewing Company!  Hells yeah!

Album Info:

• Artist: Exhumed
• Title: "To The Dead"
• Recorded: April through June 2021 at Darker Corners Studio in San Luis Obispo, California
  Release date: October 21st, 2022 (9th studio album by Exhumed)
• Record company: Relapse Records
• Production: Alejandro Corredor 
• Album cover art: Marc Schoenbach
• Personnel: Mike Hamilton (drums), Matt Harvey (guitars and vocals), Sebastian Phillips (guitars and vocals), and Ross Sewage (bass and vocals) 
• Musical style: Death metal, gorecore, grindcore with elements of thrash metal
• Sound: "To The Death" is that brutal signature death metal/grind vibe Exhumed is known for, but it also blends a bit of fast-paced, guitar-driven, machine gun attack metal of the early thrash metal scene.  The songs are fast and tight and a sheer joy to experience!  Killer stuff!
• Major themes: With lyrics steeped in horror and gore, themes on the album include violence, death, the undead, insanity, blood, gore, filth, rot, evil, pathology, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Putrescine And Cadaverine"
2. "Drained Of Color"
3. "Carbonized"
4. "Rank And Defiled"
   
5. "Lurid, Shocking, And Vile"
6. "Undertaking The Overkilled"
7. "Nectrotica"
8. "No Headstone Unturned"
9. "Defecated"
10. "Disgusted"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Drekker Brewing Company (Fargo, North Dakota) 
• Website: https://drekkerbrewing.com/
• Brew: Braaaaaaaains - Raspberry Peach Double Fruit Smoothie Sour
• Style: Sour Beer / Fruited Beer / Smoothie / Pastry Beer
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 6.4% 
• Ingredients: Smoothie style sour brewed with raspberry, peach, sea salt, lactose, and vanilla bean
• Pour: The Braaaaaaaains - Raspberry Peach Double Fruit Smoothie Sour pours a muted, deep mauve hue color with a very, very thin, bright pink head that slowly dissipates, leaving a thin ring with light lacing.
• Nose: The nose is characterized by big fruity and sweet notes.  There are aromas of raspberry puree, light peach syrup, a hint of vanilla beans, rainbow sherbet, and a splash of organic honey.
• Taste: The taste of the Braaaaaaaains - Raspberry Peach Double Fruit Smoothie Sour follows the nose with very fruity flavors.  There are bold yet refreshing notes of fresh raspberries, raspberry preserves, raspberry soda, melted sherbet, light peach, and a splash of honey.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied and well-carbonated, the mouthfeel of the Braaaaaaaains - Raspberry Peach Double Fruit Smoothie Sour is very thick and smooth with sweet, slightly boozy finish.

Overall pairing: The Drekker Braaaaaaaains - Raspberry Peach Double Fruit Smoothie Sour is a tasty and dangerous brew... great for the aggressive death metal attack and horror imagery of Exhumed's latest!  I also love the imagery of the wonderfully freaky "To The Dead" album cover juxtaposed against the very cool Braaaaaaaains - Raspberry Peach Double Fruit Smoothie Sour can label as well as the color of the brew and the colored vinyl!  It's like they were made for each other!

Make sure to check out my interviews with the very cool Matt Harvey and Ross Sewage of Exhumed from several years ago here: 

• Matt Harvey: https://youtu.be/4gKQraXaaMw
• Ross Sewage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7DWPe3G-Fw

Hails and cheers!!

April 18th, 2026 - Setting Todd Free on the 19th Hole

 

Hey there craft beer freaks and punk rockers!  The Meista here today rocking the hell out to a pairing of Draize Method's "Set Me Free" demo tape I was given at a show by the band waaaaaay back in 1990 and a deliciously citrusy Todd's 19th Hole Pale Ale from Talisman Brewing Company in collaboration with Salt & Hops!  This pairing is dedicated to my friend Mr. Todd Kirk!  He's not only the guitarist of Draize Method guitarist, but one of the owners (and one of my amazing bosses) at Salt & Hops Beer Store in Ogden, Utah!  And this is his beer!  Hell yeah!

Album Info:

• Artist: Draize Method
• Title: "Set Me Free"
• Recorded: 1989 at TB Records in Roy, Utah
• Release date: 1989 (1st demo tape released by Draize Method)
• Record company: TB Records
• Production: Draize Method
• Album cover art: ?
• Personnel: Ron Caulford (drums and backing vocals), Danny Fonoti (lead vocals), Todd Kirk (guitars and backing vocals), and Steve Poole (bass and backing vocals)
• Musical style: Hardcore punk, punk rock
• Sound: Fast, furious, raw, and full of piss and vinegar, the sound on "Set Me Free" is pure late 1980s, O-Town punk rock!  The powerful guitar riffs, and intricate bass line, machine gun fire drumming, and rebellions lyrics will get you circling the pit like a maniac!  Fans of 7-Seconds and Dag Nasty will totally dig this band!
• Major themes: Freedom, rebellion, drugs, insanity, states of mind, life, anger, confusion, social criticism, etc.
• Tracks*: 

1. "Behind The Wall"
2. "Discriminator"
3. "Set Me Free"
4. "B.O.P."
5. "Remember"
6. "Myself"
7. "Inside"
8. "In Cages"
9. "Shades Of Grey"
10. "Face First"
11. "Confusion"
12. "Once It Was Cool"

*Track list may not be completely accurate.

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Talisman Brewing Company (Ogden, Utah) in collaboration with Salt & Hops (Ogden, Utah)
• Website: https://www.talismanbrewingco.com/home / https://www.saltandhops.com/
• Brew: Todd's 19th Hole Pale Ale 
• Style: American Pale Ale (APA)
• Serving: 32 ounce crowler can
• ABV: 5.0%
• Pour: The Todd's 19th Hole pours a slightly hazy, golden orange-yellow color with a frothy, 2+ finger, off-white head with good sustain and sticky, layered lacing.
• Nose: The nose is citrusy, floral, slightly herbal, and malty.  There are aromas of grapefruit rind, bright tangerine and orange juice, orange herbal tea, barley, fresh herbs, crackery biscuit. and a hint of burnt toffee.
• Taste: The taste of the Todd's 19th Hole follows the nose with bright citrusy flavors and more subtle malty and grainy flavors.  There are notes of grapefruit juice, orange juice and pith, lime, herbal tea, light caramel, and white pepper. 
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full in body and moderately carbonated, the mouthfeel of the Todd's 19th Hole is very crisp and hoppy with a dry, slightly bitter finish.

Overall pairing: The Talisman Todd's 19th Hole Pale Ale is a citrussy and punchy, yet very drinkable brew... great for the wonderfully entertaining and powerful punk energy that is the legendary Draize Method!  The hoppy elements work great with the fiery and melodic guitars of Kirk and Fonoti's vocals and lyrics, while the malty backbone is great for thunderous rhythm section of Caulford and Poole!

Cheers!!  

If you haven't done so already, check out my interview from with Draize Method from 2023!  Here's a link to that video interview: https://youtu.be/tf2Ok3_37rM

April 17th, 2026 - Spiriting the Earth Aflame at Blarney Castle

 

Hey there evil-doers, metal maniacs, and craft beer lovers!  The Meista here on this lovely Friday starting the weekend the right way with a bold and tasty Blarney Stone Extra Irish Stout from the fine folks at Proper Brewing Company and Primordial's legendary and kick-ass sophomore album "Spirit The Earth Aflame"!  Hell yeah!

Album Info: 

• Artist: Primordial
• Title: "Spirit The Earth Aflame" Reissued Remastered Digipak
• Recorded: The last two weeks of January 1999 at Sun Studios in Dublin, Ireland
• Release date: May 22nd, 2000 / Reissued Remastered Digipak released July 6th, 2010 (2nd full-length album by Primordial)
• Record company: Hammerheart Records / Metal Blade Records
• Production: Mags 
• Album cover art: Simon "Berserker" Turner
• Personnel: P. MacGawlaigh (bass), C. MacUilliam (guitars), A.A. Nemtheanga (vocals), and S. O'Laoghaire (drums)
• Musical style: Celtic folk metal, black metal, gothic metal
• Sound: Masterfully blending multiple styles, Primordial's approach on "Spirit The Earth Aflame" takes the listener on a profound and mesmerizing sonic journey!  
• Major themes: Cultural heritage, life, death, darkness, mythology, Irish history, nature, paganism, the occult, rage, tragedy, sorrow, etc.
• Tracks: 

Disc 1:

1. "Spirit The Earth Aflame"
2. "Gods To The Godless"
3. "The Soul Must Sleep"
4. "The Burning Season"
5. "Glorious Dawn"
6. "The Cruel Sea"
7. "Children Of The Harvest"
8. "To Enter Pagan"

Disc 2:

1. "The Darkest Flame" (rehearsal version from 1992)
2. "In Graciousness" (live in Dublin, Ireland, 1993)
3. "A Blacker Art" (live in Dublin, Ireland, 1993)
4. "Total Destruction" (Bathory cover; live in Dublin, Ireland, 1993) 
5. "Inside the Eye of Algond" (Rotting Christ cover; live in Dublin, Ireland, 1993) 
6. "To Enter Pagan" (from split with Katatonia)
7. "The Calling" (from the "Burning Season" EP)
8. "Among The Lazarae" (from the "Burning Season" EP)
9. "Soul Must Sleep" (live in Vienna, Austria, 2003)

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Proper Brewing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: http://www.properbrewingco.com/ 
• Brew: Blarney Stone Extra Irish Stout
• Style: Irish Stout
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 7.0%
• Pour: The Blarney Stone pours an opaque, deep, dark ink black hue with a light mocha, half-finger, creamy head that dissipates slowly to a thin ring with layered lacing.
• Nose: The nose is roasty, toasty, and earthy.  There are aromas of roasted barley, dark toasted bread, dark chocolate, dark roasted espresso beans, rich soil, and a hint of burnt toffee.
• Taste: The taste of the Blarney Stone follows the nose with earthy, chocolatey, roasty, and toasty flavors.  There are notes of dark roasted malts, hearty barley, dark roasted coffee, light cream, roasted walnuts, light cocoa, and bittersweet dark chocolate.
• Mouthfeel: Full-bodied with low carbonation, the mouthfeel of the Blarney Stone is thick and velvety smooth with a creamy, dry, and slightly bitter finish.

Overall pairing: The bold, robust, and earthy aromas and flavors of Proper's Blarney Stone Extra Irish Stout go great with overall melancholy and emotive vibe of the wonderful "Spirit The Earth Aflame"!  Those dry, bitter notes are perfect for Nemtheanga's amazing vocals, while the rich maltiness is perfect for the intensity of the musicians!  I also thought the album cover art and the beer label looked nice together.  'Nuff said!

Sláinte!!  Hails!!

April 16th, 2026 - Who Do You Do With Your Juicy Bits?

 

Hey there rockers, rollers, and crafter beer lovers!  Happy Thursday!  The Meista here this evening rocking the hell out to a pairing of a delicious, juicy, and hoppy Juicy Bits India Pale Ale from WeldWerks Brewing Company and "Who Do You Do" by '80s Utah hard rock/glam metal band Cirkus!  Hell yeah!

Album Info:

• Artist: Cirkus
• Title: "Who Do You Do"
• Recorded: Tracks 1-12 recorded at Winter 1987 and Spring 1988 at Musician's Choice Studio, tracks 13 and 14 recorded June 1989 at Audio Visions Studio, and tracks 15 and 16 recorded March 1991 at Ken's World's Best Studio 
• Release date: original album released August 8th, 1988; re-released with bonus tracks on August 21st, 2018 (1st studio album by Cirkus)
• Record company: Metallic Blue Records
• Production: Cirkus, Tony Fillmore, Nyk Fry, and Chuck Kohagen 
• Album cover art: Robert Pierce
• Personnel: Jeff Alleman (guitars and backing vocals), Chris Coffin (lead and backing vocals), Camron Cressall (guitars and backing vocals), Scott Fillmore (drums), Tony Fillmore (bass and backing vocals), and Scott Yelonek (keyboards)
• Additional musicians: Mike Hernandez (additional lead vocals on "Goin' All The Way") and Chuck Kohagen (backing vocals on "Goin' All The Way")
• Musical style: Hard rock, glam metal
• Sound: In the tradition of bands like Dokken, Motley Crue, Ratt, and Tesla, the sound on "Who Do You Do" is straight-forward, high octane '80s hard rock and roll/hair metal!  Although some of the production is a little tinty, the band is incredibly tight, displaying killer hooks, riffs, melodies, driving rhythms, and soaring solos and vocals!  Highly entertaining!
• Major themes: Rock and roll, relationships, sex, lust, desire, rebellion, freedom, loss, heartbreak, life, etc. 
• Tracks:  

1. "Dream In"
2. "Don't Go"
3. "Anything"
4. "Time And All Eternity"
5. "Goin' All The Way"
6. "On Your Own"
7. "Oh! C'mon"
8. "She Takes Me"
9. "Hands On You"
10. "It Just Doesn't Happen To You"
11. "It Ain't Easy"
12. "Goin' Sane"
13. "One Way Love" (bonus track)
14. "My Life" (bonus track)
15. "Spent My Last Dime" (bonus track)
16. "Never Again (I'm Missing You)" (bonus track)

Brew Info:

• Brewery: WeldWerks Brewing Company (Greeley, Colorado)
• Website: https://weldwerks.com/
• Brew: Juicy Bits India Pale Ale
• Style: New England India Pale Ale (NEIPA) / Hazy IPA
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 6.7%
• IBUs: 6.5
• Ingredients: Mosaic, Citra, and El Dorado hops
• Pour: The Juicy Bits pours a very hazy, dark golden-yellow with a frothy, off-white, 2+ finger head with great retention and lots of sticky, intricate lacing.
• Nose: The nose is very citrusy, tropical, floral, and herbal.  There are aromas of orange juice and peel, lemon zest, grapefruit rind, pineapple, mango, wildflowers, herbal tea, crackery biscuit, and sweet caramel.
• Taste: Like the nose, the taste of the Juicy Bits is citrusy, tropical, herbal, and malty.  Hop-forward, there are notes of freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest and pith, tangerine, pink grapefruit juice, mango, grassy hops, orange tea, and soft caramel/toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel is very crisp, very juicy, yet smooth with pillowy soft finish.

Overall pairing: Those punchy and juicy hops of the WeldWerks Juicy Bits are perfect for the old-school rock and roll punch of Cirkus' "Who Do You Do"!  'Nuff said!

Cheers!!  Rock on!!

April 12th , 2026 - And the Cannons of Destruction Began During the Upheaval

 

Hey there metal maniacs, and craft beer lovers!  The Meista here on this lovely Sunday finishing up the weekend the right way by rocking out with an Upheaval Imperial Saison Ale from the fine folks at Proper Brewing Company and Warlord's legendary and kick-ass debut full-length album "And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun..."!  Hell yeah!

Album Info: 

• Artist: Warlord
• Title: "And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun..."
• Recorded: 1983 at Sound and Vision Studios
• Release date: October 1984 (1st full-length album by Warlord)
• Record company: Metal Blade Records / High Roller Records
• Production: Mark Zonder
• Album cover art: Maureen Marten (artwork) and Diane Kornarens (band logo)
• Personnel: Archangel (bass), Damien King II (vocals), Destroyer (guitars), Sentinel (keyboards), and Thunder Child (drums)
• Additional musician: Bill Krysler (narration and sound effects on "Black Mass")
• Musical style: Heavy metal, power metal, hard rock with elements of progressive rock
• Sound: Man, what can you say about this groundbreaking, seminal, and highly influential album?!  Characterized by killer riffs, crunchy guitars, thumping bass, thunderous drums, and catchy harmonies, the sound on "And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun..." is classic early '80s American metal!
• Major themes: The occult, mythology, evil, darkness, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Beginning / Lucifer's Hammer"
2. "Lost And Lonely Days"
3. "Black Mass"
4. "Soliloquy"
5. "Aliens"
6. "MCMLXXXIV"
7. "Child Of The Damned"
8. "Deliver Us From Evil"
9. "End"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Proper Brewing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: http://www.properbrewingco.com/ 
• Brew: Upheaval Imperial Saison Ale
• Style: Saison / Farmhouse Ale
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 9.7%
• IBUs: 60
• Pour: The Upheaval Imperial Saison Ale pours a hazy, bright golden orange-yellow hue with a billowy and rocky, eggshell white, 2 + finger head with great retention and lots of sticky and intricate spider web lacing.
• Nose: The nose is chalk full of fruity ester, yeasty, earthy, and slightly boozy notes.  There are aromas of pear juice, white grape juice, soft banana peel, white wine, lemon zest, cloves, oat, and wet leather.
• Taste: The taste of the Upheaval Imperial Saison Ale follows the nose with fruity, earthy, herbal, and slightly funky flavors.  There are notes of pear juice, Chardonnay, lemon zest, cloves, Belgian yeast, light banana, and a hint of booze.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied and well carbonated, the mouthfeel of the Upheaval Imperial Saison Ale is very crisp, somewhat sharp, and slightly sweet with a dry, slightly boozy but clean finish.

Overall pairing: The bright, fruity, complex, yet crushable elements of Proper's Upheaval Imperial Saison Ale go great with overall metal punch of Warlord's fantastic "And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun..." while the solid boozy kick goes well with the hard rockin' intensity and power that is and always will be the kick-ass Warlord!

And make sure to check out my interview with current Warlord vocalist, Giles Lavery here: https://youtu.be/r5GsOuvaqs0!

Cheers!

April 11th, 2026 - Considered the Haze of the Dead

 

Hello and hails my head-banging brethren!  Happy Saturday!  The Meista here raising horns and rocking the hell out to a pairing of a delicious and juicy Haze Of The Dead (Deadhead IPA Series) from DESTIHL Brewery and "Considered Dead", the seminal debut album by Canadian death metal legends Gorguts!  This pairing goes out to my good buddy Wes, who introduced me to this band!  Cheers bro!  Hell yeah!

Album Info:

• Artist: Gorguts
• Title: "Considered Dead"
• Recorded: 1991 at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida
• Release date: October 8th, 1991 (1st full-length studio album by Gorguts); limited edition picture disc released April 28th, 2023
• Record company: R/C Records / Listenable Records 
• Production: Scott Burns and Goreguts 
• Album cover art: Dan Seagrave (artwork) and Luc Lemay (design and band logo)
• Personnel: Eric Giguere (bass), Luc Lemay (electric and acoustic guitars, and lead vocals), Sylvain Marcoux (guitars), and Stéphane Provencher (drums)
• Guest musicians: Chris Barnes (backing vocals) and James Murphy (lead guitars on "Inoculated Life")
• Musical style: Death metal with hints of technical and Avant-garde death metal
• Sound: Blending aggressive, fast, and brutal old-school thrash and death metal with black metal elements, Gorguts is metal juggernaut in the truest sense of the term!  These guys lay down some heavy-duty rhythms under fiery riffing and powerful death growls!  
• Major themes: Death, rot, gore, sickness, horror, evil, etc. 
• Tracks:  

1. "...And Then Comes Lividity"
2. "Stiff And Cold"
3. "Disincarnated"
4. "Considered Dead"
5. "Rottenatomy"
6. "Bodily Corrupted"
7. "Waste Of Mortality"
8. "Drifting Remains"
9. "Hematological Allergy"
10. "Inoculated Life"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: DESTIHL Brewery (Normal, Illinois)
• Website: https://www.destihl.com/
• Brew: Haze Of The Dead (Deadhead IPA Series)
• Style: Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) / Imperial IPA (IIPA)
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 8.5%
• IBUs: 83 
• Ingredient: Citra and Simcoe hops with 2-Row, flaked oats, Pilsen malt, and wheat
• Pour: The Haze Of The Dead pours a very hazy pale golden-yellow with a frothy, bright white, 2-finger head with good retention and lacing.
• Nose: The nose is very citrusy, tropical, floral, and herbal.  There are aromas of orange peel, lemon zest, grapefruit rind, pineapple, mango, wildflowers, herbal tea, crackery biscuit, and sweet caramel.
• Taste: Like the nose, the taste of the Haze Of The Dead is citrusy, tropical, acidic, and herbal... and slightly boozy.  Hop-forward, there are notes of tangerine, pink grapefruit juice, mango, grassy hops, orange tea, a hint of booze, and soft caramel.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel is very crisp, juicy, and smooth with a dry, bitter, slightly boozy finish.

Overall pairing: Those punchy and juicy hops of the DESTIHL Haze Of The Dead are dangerously crushable and work great with the overall aggression, fierce riffing, and explosive power that is Gorguts on their excellent debut album "Considered Dead"!  'Nuff said!

Cheers and hails!!

April 10th, 2026 - There is a Kernel of Truth Behind Your Mask of Lies

 

Good evening and happy Friday!  The Meista here tonight pairing the wonderful "Mask Of Lies", the debut album by Pennsylvania progressive power metal band MindMaze and a tasty and easy-drinking Kernel Mexican Style Lager from the fine folks at Odell Brewing Company! 


Album Info:

• Artist: MindMaze
• Title: "Mask Of Lies" (Reissue, Expanded Edition)
• Recorded: February through September 2012 at Brain J. Anthony Studios in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania
• Release date: February 17th, 2013 (1st full-length studio album by MindMaze); reissued on August 31st, 2018
• Record company: Inner Wound Recordings
• Production: Jeff Teets and MindMaze
• Album cover art: Carl-André Beckston (artwork), Bruce P. Seaton (logo design), Sarah Teets (booklet design)
• Personnel: Rich Pasqualone (bass and backing vocals), Kalin Schweizerhof (drums and backing vocals), Jeff Teets (guitars, keyboards, and backing vocals), and Sarah Teets (lead and backing vocals, and flute)
• Additional and guest musicians: Mark Bennett (drums on "Destiny Calls" (live bonus track) and "This Holy War" (live bonus track)), John Gaffney (bass), Lord Tim aka Tim Ian Grose (lead guitar on "Destiny Calls"), and Mike LePond (bass on "Remember" (acoustic bonus track))
• Musical style: Power metal, progressive metal
• Sound: With influence from bands like Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, and Symphony X, MindMaze creates an ambitious and wonderfully executed album that perfectly blends power metal and progressive metal for their third go-round!  Bennett and Pasqualone drive a powerful and thunderous rhythm throughout that works wonderfully well with Jeff's amazingly slick, soaring, and fiery guitar acrobatics and his atmospheric keys, while Sarah's always stunningly beautiful and wide vocal range demands your attention! 
• Major themes: Emotions, introspection, personal struggles, war, isolation, sorrow, overcoming adversity, growth, life, relationships, seeking truth, resolution, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Never Look Back"
2. "Breaking The Chains"
3. "This Holy War"
4. "Cosmic Overture"
5. "Fading Skies"
6. "Mask Of Lies"
7. "Dark City (Dreaming This Life)"
8. "Remember"
9. "Destiny Calls"
10. "Slave To The Cycle" (bonus track)
11. "Remember" (acoustic bonus track)
12. "Destiny Calls" (live bonus track)
13. "This Holy War" (live bonus track)

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Odell Brewing Company (Fort Collins, Colorado)
• Website: https://www.odellbrewing.com/
• Brew: Kernel Mexican Style Lager
• Style: Mexican Style Lager
• Serving: 12 ounce can
• ABV: 4.7%
• IBUs: 17
• Ingredients: Premium Pilsner malt and Colorado malted corn, house lager strain yeast, and fresh Rocky Mountain water from the Cache la Poudre River
• Pour: The Kernel pours a clear, golden-yellow hue with a bubbly, bright white, half-finger head that dissipates to the thin ring with light lacing.
• Nose: The nose is grainy, malty, floral, and slightly sweet.  There are aromas of corn chips, freshly picked corn husks, cracked wheat, a hint of lemon zest, June grass, and light honey.
• Taste: The taste of the Kernel follows the nose with grainy, malty, and slightly sweet flavors.  There are notes of crackery biscuit, light corn, hints of lemon zest, and a splash of honey. 
• Mouthfeel: Light-bodied and well-carbonated, the mouthfeel of the Kernel is very crisp, yet smooth with a clean, slightly sweet finish.

Overall pairing: The Odell Kernel Mexican Style Lager is a very crushable, very drinkable brew, making it the perfect foil for the wonderfully enchanting and imaginative melodies of MindMaze on their excellent debut album "Mask Of Lies"!  The more I listen to this band, the more I love them!  Definitely check out "Mask Of Lies" and their other albums and grab a tasty Odell Kernel Mexican style Lager while you are at it!

And check out my interview with Jeff and Sarah Teets from way back in the locked-down days of 2020 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg2q3xdV6iA&t=4s

Salud!!  Hails!!