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...continued from p.9 room where kegs and serving tanks are stored), I spied the pilot system hidden in the shadows. Oh glory. The pilot system produces small batches (5 – 10 gallons) of beer that would someday allow James and David to test recipes. In other words, I knew that once the system was hooked up, Pure Order could begin to produce trial beers.
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James is ready to go. And he’s got the fancy equipment to prove it. (Go brew some beer, James!)
Alas, it wasn’t until July that I (finally) got to try some of Pure Order’s beers. After reading about Rob Bjorklund’s wood work in the February 15 issue of the Sentinel, James and David commissioned Rob to build their bar. They invited me over and we christened this magnificent piece of local wood with a trial batch of their Black Gull Porter. The brew had a dense chocolate mousse aroma with flavors of caramel and grain. Despite the beer’s rich flavors, the brew went down smoothly with a light finish. Just the way a porter should be. So far, so good. Next we tasted the 90 BOB. This Scotch ale was inspired by the time James spent in Scotland drinking their native brews, and with it he hopes to capture “Scotland in a glass.” A bob is Scottish slang for a schilling and the strength of a Scottish-style ale is rated by the number of schillings a glass would sell for, with 90 schillings being the strongest and most expensive version of the style. The burnt ambercolored brew had a prevalent peat aroma with a healthy maltiness that comes off more bready than sugary sweet. These were just test batches, of course, and the full brew system is still not yet online. James hopes to have the brewery up and running in a month – so you’ll just have to wait. But know this: Both brews I tasted in July were terrific. And the Bjorklund bar looks great too.
Almost Home We recently met up again so I could try some of Pure Order’s new test beers. The brewery is in its final stages and happened to be bustling with workers when we wanted to meet. So instead of meeting there, James invited me over to his house where I was greeted by his whole family. James and Steve welcomed me with their Santa Barbara Pale Ale. This India Pale Ale (IPA) is on the citric side of the style and with no caramel malts the sweetness comes off clean. A starchy body gives the beer a full, smooth mouthfeel and the bitter finish does not linger, making for a very drinkable IPA. We sat on the back porch watching the sun set as James’ sons Ryder and Sawyer ran around the yard playing with each other. After the Santa Barbara Pale Ale, we tried the Crooked Neck Hefeweizen. This brew is named after Gemina, Santa Barbara’s beloved crooked neck giraffe that graced the Santa Barbara Zoo for nearly 20 years. The hefeweizen is banana-themed with a tinge of bubblegum and an apparent honey bread tone. The body is light and perky with an acidity that makes this brew easy going and lovable, just like Gemina. The final rays of light were in the sky and dinner was near. We continued to talk beer as James held his newly born daughter, Olivia. We headed into the dining room and I watched James transport his delicate four-week old daughter. In that moment, I couldn’t help but notice that James has not only the brewing skill but also the care and dedication required to nurture Santa Barbara’s newest child in the beer scene, Pure Order Brewing Co. Good luck, James and David, it’s been a fun few months and I’m really wishing the best for you both. And I can’t wait to see (and taste) the finished product. Cheers!