Puff the Magic Lager
Fugu is the Japanese name for what is known in the US as pufferfish. In Japanese cuisine they’re considered a delicacy, but they require careful preparation – to avoid the lethal poison known as tetrodotoxin. Not surprisingly (to me, at least) there are a number of beers named after this legendary and photogenic fish, none of which are known to be poison. Here are a few:
Fugu Brewing Co.
Tox Brewing Co.
De Kromme Haring
Basqueland
Poseidon Brewing Co.
Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
Pipeworks Brewing Co.
While we haven’t yet caught any giant calico bass our first taste of them was magical. Not only do they pull hard, but pictures don’t do them justice – you need to see them up close to understand their distinctive patterns and deep coloration. That’s why they make a killer tattoo.