May 8th, 2024 - Warriors of the Road Charging Forth in Their Hoomba Bus

 

Hello and hails!  Your drinkin' buddy the Meista here today pairing "Warriors Of The Road: "The Saxon Chronicles Part II" DVD/CD from the mighty Saxon with a Hoomba Bus Fruited IPA from Roha Brewing Project!  Hell yeah!

Album Info:

• Artist: Saxon
• Title: "Warriors Of The Road: "The Saxon Chronicles Part II"
• Recorded: 2012 through 2013 at Wacken Open Air, Download Festival, Graspop Metal Meeting, and the Steelhouse Festival
• Release date: 2014
• Record company: Coolhead Productions / UDR GMbH
• Production: Biff Byford, Collin Games, Craig Hooper, and Ulrike Rudolph
• Album cover art: Kai Swillus
• Personnel: Biff Byford (lead vocals), Tim "Nibbs" Carter (bass), Nigel Glockler (drums), Paul Quin (lead and rhythm guitar), and Doug Scarratt (lead and rhythm guitar)
• Musical style: Heavy metal, hard rock
• Sound: An almost overwhelming collection of live footage and tracks that is the sonic juggernaut that is the mighty Saxon... it fucking rocks!!  Need I say more?!?
• Major themes: With all the songs included between the concerts here spanning their career, there are a plethora of themes including rock and roll, heavy metal, knights, swordplay, war, epic battles, vengeance, space exploration, self-reliance, power, evil, darkness, hope, etc.
• DVD (Disc 1): "Warriors Of The Road: "The Saxon Chronicles Part II" documentary
• DVD (Disc 2):

1. "Saxon Live At Wacken Open Air 2012"
2. "Saxon Live At Download Festival 2012"
3. "Bonus: Live At Graspop Metal Meeting 2013"

• CD Tracks: "Saxon Live At Steelhouse Festival":  

1. "Sacrifice"
2. "Wheels Of Terror"
3. "And The Bands Played On"
4. "Conquistador"
5. "The Eagle Has Landed"
6. "Stand Up And Fight"
7. "747"
8. "Crusader"
9. "Denim & Leather"
10. "Princess Of The Night"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Roha Brewing Project (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: https://rohabrewing.com/
• Brew: Hoomba Bus Fruited IPA
• Style: Fruited India Pale Ale (IPA)
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 7.3%
• Pour: The Hoomba Bus Fruited IPA pours a hazy golden yellow hue with a bright white, half-finger head with good retention and sudsy lacing.
• Nose: The nose is fruity (tropical and citrusy), malty, and sweet.  There are aromas of freshly sliced melon (cantaloupe and honeydew), mango, light pineapple, tangerine, light grapefruit rind, berries, toasted malts, and soft caramel/toffee.
• Taste: Following the nose, the taste of the Hoomba Bus Fruited IPA is a well-balanced blend of fruity, citrusy, and malty flavors.  There are notes of fresh cantaloupe, honeydew, mango, light pineapple juice, orange herbal tea, lemon zest, toasted malts, and soft caramel/toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied and moderately carbonated, the mouthfeel is very crisp, juicy, and smooth with a dry, clean finish with low bitterness. 

Overall pairing: The might and power of Saxon is wonderfully captured in the 3-disc set with hours of amazing live music!  Grab a couple Roha Hoomba Bus Fruited IPAs, pop in the discs, and prepare for the perfect afternoon/evening to get your weekend started right!!

Cheers!!  Horns!!