Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Odell Mountain Standard Double Black IPA


Odell Mountain Standard Double Black IPA ( Ft. Collins, CO) 9.5%
A:  Pours a dark mahogany color with a short tan head leaving significant lacing
S:  Lots o ftropical fruits and dark roasted malts and piney needle aromas.
T: A dance between rich roasted malts and assertive piney, citrusy and fruity hops.
M:   Rich and creamy mouthfeel with medium body and adequate carbonation
D: Very drinkable but also great with rich full flavored dishes.
PAIRINGS:  Tri- tip Steak, Brat Burger, Kielbasa, Hopwurst, Cheese Curds

Avery Hog Heaven American Barleywine


Avery Hog Heaven Barleywine – ( Boulder, CO) 9.2%ABV
A:  Pours a slightly hazy golden copper orange color with a moderate pale tan head. 
S: Sweet malts, lots of piney and citrus hops (grapefruit, lemon zest, orange)
T:  Hop explosion with lots of  juicy and sweet malts.  Big juicy citrus fruits.
M: Medium bodied for a barleywine. 
D:  Moderate, yet pairs well with food.
Pairings: Brat Burger, Bone Marrow, Sausages

St. Bernardus Prior 8 Belgian Dubbel


St. Bernardus Prior 8 Belgian Dubbel   (Belgium) 8%ABV
A: Pours a clear chestnut color with a lofty off-white head with moderate lacing.
S:  Lots of dark fruit aromas, belgian yeast and moderate dark bready malts.
T: Sweet malt flavors up front followed by dark fruits and spicey clove from the Belgian yeast. 
M:  Velvety texture, medium-full body with moderate carbonation and with a sweet fruity finish.
D:  Great conversation beer, sips and snacks.
PAIRINGS:  Nuts and charcuterie, Mussels, Weisswurst, Boudin Noir, Earthy Cheese, spatzle, Cast Iron Vegetables, and Lemon Buckle, Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich.

Echt Kriekenbier Flemish Cherry Ale


Brouwerij Verhaeghe- Echt Kriekenbier (Flemish Cherry Ale) (Belgium) 6.8%ABV: 11.2oz,
  • Smooth, refreshing Cherry ale with some food friendly acidity. the aroma of Kirsch cherry brandy, smooth, vanilla-like oaky palate and late surge of passion-fruit flavors with some acidity. Local sour cherries are added during the maturation process to the wooden casks containing Vichtenaar. The final product is a blend of 1, 2 and 3 years old beers.

Piraat Belgian Tripel


Piraat-Belgian Trippel Ale/Belgian IPA (Belgium) 10.5%ABV
A perfect harmony of malted, sweet and bitter hopped aromas, after which you are immersed in a very long, slightly sweet finish with a hint of bitter to it.

Schneider Aventinus Dopplbock Wheat


Schneider Aventinus-Weizenbock (Strong Lager) (Germany) 8.2%ABV: 16oz
  • A very intense wheat doppelbock with a complex spicy chocolate-like aroma, with a hint of banana and raisins. Soft, very rich and complex, though fresh with a hint of caramel. It finishes in a rich soft and lightly bitter impression. Dessert beer!

Young's Double Chocolate Stout


Young's-Dbl Chocolate Stout (England) 5.2%ABV:  14.9oz,
  • Chocolate malt and real dark chocolate are combined with Young's award winning rich, full flavoured dark beer to craft a satisfyingly indulgent, but never overly sweet experience.