Food & Beer Friday: Double Take Amber Ale

Last Friday night, me and the boyfriend went out to dinner at Grassroots, an awesome little restaraunt in Scottsdale that works with local farmers and vendors to serve fresh food and support the community. I had the Clubhouse salad and it was amazing (no picture, sorry). The "creamy garlic" dressing was to die for. Afterwards, we went to Safeway to get a Redbox, pick up some cookies (him) and beer (me). 

We know how to party ;) 

Truth be told, I'm a sucker for picking beer and wine solely based on the label. If beer companies new what was good for them, they'd forget about perfecting the taste and focus on the label. Just sayin'. So while perusing the refrigerator section for something that looked like fun, I stumbled across this Double Take Amber Ale. I just loved the label... so it was my beer for the night.

I'm typically a fan of amber ale, and this one did not disappoint. Very drinkable and the perfect third wheel to my couch date. In case you were wondering what movie we got, the Redbox was lame. Lame I tell you!

So we watched an oldie-but-goodie, that I had never seen before. 

David Spade AND Jeremy Piven?! Yes, please.

PCU

Back to the beer... the website describes it like this...

And I promised Kristin a graph because the last Food and Beer Friday she totally showed up my math skills with her fancy schmancy graph... so here's my fancy schmancy graph... I spent hours minutes on it... 

Yes, this chart definitively shows that I drank a beer on Friday. 

And yes, I have my Bachelor's degree in Math. Look what I can do!

Our tax dollars (and my student loans) at work. 

To summarize, I approve of Double Take Amber Ale. Perfect for a Friday night on the couch (or a sunday by the pool... or a party... or a a dinner out... or wherever you want to drink beer).

Apparently, it's a head snapper.
Also, does that globe in the background make me look smart?

Food & Beer Friday: Sonoran White Chocolate Ale

So there is this chick named Kristin. 

And she's pretty rad. 

She likes Law & Order and food and beer.
Three of my favorite things!!

And she started a "Food & Beer Friday" link up.

But no Law & Order link up?? Where's your priorities, girl??

So yeah - today I'm linking up with Skinny Jeans & a Chai Latte for Food & Beer Friday's. 

But, before we go any further, I must warn you: 

I am no beer sommelier, don't expect fancy words, 

I'm just gonna give you my uneducated opinion :)

First off, lemme say I'm a big fan of checking out local breweries. I love Four Peaks down in Tempe and might even rank Kiltlifter as one of my favorite beers. So when I walk through the aisles of the
grocery store/gas station/liquor store I love to see unique locally brewed beers.

The other night, I found this gem.

Lemme tell ya something, it was amazing. 

I'm not usually one to drink dessert beers, but I just had to try this one. 

It tasted very much like white chocolate. 

The bottle said to pair it with lobster or shrimp. 

"Inspired by the beauty of the White Mountains; the Sonoran White Chocolate Ale is a light, refreshing and completely unique wheat beer. Like a fine chocolate, this brew has a delicate aroma and a subtle taste of white chocolate, which is truly astonishing! For the ultimate experience; pair it with coconut shrimp or lobster. Enjoy one with your meal and another for dessert."

But I was fresh outta lobster (who'da thunk?), so I just drank it AS my dessert.
Mmmmm. I wish I bought two bottles.
Drink it in... it always goes down smooth.

So if you are ever in Arizona, or have access to beer from the Sonoran Brewing Company,
please try this beer. You (and your taste buds) will thank me.

Also, please note this post maybe should probably be called "Beer Friday" since I didn't mention food. Whoops.
If you really need a foodie fix check out my Cauliflower Pizza Cups or Healthy Curly Fries.

Happy Weekend! I'm off to Flagstaff to hike relax and watch the solar eclipse.
Cheers!