Bitches Brew: #Beer

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It pleases me to introduce you to Patrick Huff from the blog “Crafty & The Beast” as a guest on my blog showing a cool beer called Bitches Brew.

I met Patrick on LinkedIn. We started commenting on each other’s blogs. As I read his beer posts, I realized he had the same Bitches Brew, findingourwaynow.compassion and interest in beer as I do about wine. That was when the idea of swapping a post was born. I reached out to Patrick about the idea, and he readily agreed. So here we are with our first swap. Yep, that’s right, I have written my wine post. So don’t forget go check it out.

Patrick Huff is a self-proclaimed foodie and artisan beer lover.

His has been studying; tasting and sharing handcrafted beer 17 years. What is interesting is Patrick will say he is not an expert.  However, he will also tell you he is a knowledgeable student. He never stops learning, and his greatest desire is to inspire a few people to eat, drink and enjoy the best beer, the best food and always with the best company.

So without further delay here is Patrick and his latest beer offering.

Bitches Brew

Bitches Brew, findingourwaynow.com“It was August of 1969 and a 43-year-old Miles Davis would record what would be received as one of the most influential and groundbreaking albums of all time. Bitches Brew, a jazz, rock, funky fusion album pushed the boundaries and would influence other musical geniuses to come.

One unexpected genius to be influenced by the Bitches Brew album turned out to be a groundbreaking artist in his own right. Sam Calagione, the president, and founder of Dogfish Head Brewery was listening to one of his first albums, Bitches Brew while writing his business plan.

Seventeen years later, Sony’s Legacy Recordings asked Dogfish Head to brew a commemorative beer in honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of Bitches Brew.

Bitches Brew (the beer) is a fusion of three threads imperial stout and one thread honey beer with gesho root.

More specifically described from Sam Calagione at an off-centered film festival:

“We just did the test batch at our pub. It is a threaded beer which means multiple primary fermentations […] and then you blend them together from multiple threads. It is a blend of Tej; a native African beer is actually a honey beer. They use gesho root aroma because hops don’t grow in Africa and gesho is the bittering component that counterbalances the sweetness of the honey. That’s one thread. Three threads are an imperial stout with Muscovado sugar. Post-fermentation, we will blend those together to make Bitches’ Brew, and that will come out in August.”

For those who have had their heads in the clouds, Dogfish Head is an innovated craft brewery located in Milton, Delaware. From the very beginning, they have been pushing their own boundaries and producing some of the most creative beers in

Bitches Brew, findingourwaynow.comthe world. So you can say they were the perfect company for the job.

Look for their off-centered ales such as 60 minute IPA, Chicory Stout and Namaste at your local beer store.

It pours a midnight black with a mocha head. The smell starts off with dark sugar, coffee roast. As it warms up, I detect a dark bittersweet chocolate. I poured this straight down the glass for a 1 1/2 inch head. My first sip provided a medium to full body mouthfeel. My first taste was dark malt sweetness with deep roasted coffee notes. As it slides into the back of the throat, it finishes with an intense, bittersweet chocolate. This brew is downright sexy. The chocolate and coffee keeps me company for quite a while as I prepare for my next taste. Bitches Brew provides a warm alcohol finish.

Bitches Brew is complex and will pair well with desserts with strong spicy and vanilla flavor. Personally I feel this beer deserves no other visitors and should be respected as a complex partner.”

Wasn’t that a fun read?

I have so enjoyed getting to know Patrick, from “Crafty & The Beast“, and I do hope you take a moment to leave a comment or two and let us know what you think.  Oh and don’t forget to check out my “Callaway Cellars Vintage Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2010“ on his site, as well.  While you’re there, check out some of the great things he has going on.  It will be well worth your time.

Time for a glass…

35 Comments

  1. HB

    I have never heard of this but boy does it sound good. I will be on the lookout for this and let you know what I think.


    1. It does sound good. I would love to hear about your experience when you do. 🙂

  2. Megan Broutian

    Well, Susan, considering your knowledge of wine and my affinity for drinking it, I think we’ll be getting along just fine 🙂 Great post Patrick!


    1. Hi Megan, Yep, kindred spirits… LOL. I agree, Patrick did an a very nice review of this beer.


  3. You had my taste buds watering! I love dark beers. I was just in Hershey PA and enjoyed, again, Fat Tire. I can get it right here at home but for some reason, it’s one of my favorite brews during the fall – anywhere.

    Thanks Patrick and Susan.


    1. Hey there Patricia, It really does make your mouth, doesn’t it. I’m the same way, fall harkens darks beer to/for me. 🙂

  4. Henry Johnson

    I’m not a big beer drinker but I’m just about ready for a sip of Bitches Brew. May have to roll through Milford on my next northbound road trip. Nice post.


    1. Hi Henry, I do mostly drink wine, but this sounds so delightful I am in search of right now. 🙂


  5. Great guess post now I don’t drink beer to me it is just yuk………………lol


    1. Hi Jo-Anne, I get that, not everyone is in to beer. However, I agree that it is a nice post. 🙂


    1. Hi Dan, It really does. Patrick had me at the chocolate and coffee notes. 🙂


  7. I can’t say I like dark beer, but I have a friend who loves dark beer so I have emailed him this article. Thanks for the information Patrick.


    1. Hi Susan, I understand that. Beer like wine has it’s audience for the different varieties. Thanks so much for the share. 🙂

  8. kimjj61

    Thank you for the interesting post!


  9. Fantastic you had a guest post Susan – you are a very complementary pair.
    I love microbreweries, tho unfortunately for health reasons can’t tolerate them now. gggrrrr. But this stout you featured looks great. They are so flavorful when done well – too sweet if not. Like the idea of celebrating the 40th anniversary of Miles Davis LP – crikey -how old does that make me…v. enjoyable post.:-)


    1. Thanks A.K., That’s a bummer. I agree that this particular Stout sound awesome. We won’t go there regarding dating ourselves… LOL.


  10. As you are aware I cannot drink, but if I could this would be on the list just because it sounds wonderful! Nice post!


    1. It really does sound wonderful. I plan on getting some for Halloween to share with friends for fun. 🙂


    1. Hi Cheryl, He is planning to post it, I think, on Wednesday. I’ll alert you when It is posted. 🙂


  12. What a great idea Susan for the two of you to guest blog on each other’s sites!

    Am not a beer lover either but I have to say Bitches Brew sounds interesting.


    1. Hi Catarina, It was fun sharing posts. We are trying it out to see how it goes. It may become a regular collaboration. 🙂

  13. Elizabeth Sott

    Amazing the passion you have found in this fellow blogger. I loved his post. I will admit I am one with my head in the clouds when it comes to beer. I do not particularily like beer but I LOVED the story behind this.


    1. Thanks, We two are more wine people, but this beer is certainly worth of a try, don’t you think?


  14. i would like to thank everyone for the nice comments. Dogfish Head beers are easier to find than you think. They are one of the top breweries in the county and distribute to most states.


    1. That is good to know. I am looking to serve some on Halloween night when we are having friends over to help with the trick or treaters. It will be a great time to serve this beer. 🙂

  15. Ed (The Dogs of Beer)

    Great post! I always enjoy Patrick’s insights on beer!


    1. So do I. It was fun working with Patrick to put this together and it resulted in a great post collaboration between our two blogs. 🙂

  16. Lynette

    Great post! I’m a beer girl but am not very educated about it!


    1. Thanks Lynette, I’m no either but I do appreciate someone like Patrick who is. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

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