Just received a crate of wine; mostly French (several Chardonnays, a few from Burgundy), a few Rieslings from Germany, and a couple of Spanish wines.
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Opened a bottle of St.Stephanus Belgian Abbey blond beer. Terrific.
I am and up next is an IPA from Dr. Gabs a local Swiss brewer from Lausanne. I do hope you are imbibing something of quality.
Thank you.
A crate of wine was delivered today; I might investigate its contents.......
Being that I love coffee... I was able to snag a four pack of KBS-Espresso. I haven't tried it yet, but I can tell you, the four bottles are not long for this world!!!
I also picked up a variety of flavors and styles of beer which as the weeks go by, I will be posting!
First up:
Vanilla Oak Aged Yeti Stout by Great Divide Brewing. This was in a can, pint size, and boy did it pack a nice kick of vanilla. While it is in the name, the vanilla is the true winner here. If you like vanilla and like stouts, this is one to try! Overall great beer and it was thoroughly enjoyed. I wish I would have picked up a few more cans.
I also had Omegang Brewery's Game of Thrones: My Watch Has Ended Imperial Brown Ale. I have not been a fan of Omgang's other GOT offerings, however this one was different. It was good, not great. If I had to rate this one among the GOT beers, this one would be at the top for me. I would drink this one a few more times. It is strong, but not too strong.
Also had an aged, version of Stone Brewery's - Stone Fraking Wheaton - w00tstout (2015). Freaking Delicious. I am a huge fan of this beer anyways, and have had every year since it was released, but man this one was special. While aging usually tames some of the flavors, this one packed a punch and as it warmed up, boy did they really come out!! If you can track one of these down... grab it with both hands and don't look back!
I also picked up a variety of flavors and styles of beer which as the weeks go by, I will be posting!
First up:
Vanilla Oak Aged Yeti Stout by Great Divide Brewing. This was in a can, pint size, and boy did it pack a nice kick of vanilla. While it is in the name, the vanilla is the true winner here. If you like vanilla and like stouts, this is one to try! Overall great beer and it was thoroughly enjoyed. I wish I would have picked up a few more cans.
I also had Omegang Brewery's Game of Thrones: My Watch Has Ended Imperial Brown Ale. I have not been a fan of Omgang's other GOT offerings, however this one was different. It was good, not great. If I had to rate this one among the GOT beers, this one would be at the top for me. I would drink this one a few more times. It is strong, but not too strong.
Also had an aged, version of Stone Brewery's - Stone Fraking Wheaton - w00tstout (2015). Freaking Delicious. I am a huge fan of this beer anyways, and have had every year since it was released, but man this one was special. While aging usually tames some of the flavors, this one packed a punch and as it warmed up, boy did they really come out!! If you can track one of these down... grab it with both hands and don't look back!
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A four pack of KBS Espresso?
Fantastic; I can only weep with envy and wish you joy of drinking them.
Unfortunately I have not been able to drink beer since about 2006, due to health complications. Some wines have been enjoyable, but I am more of a whisky guy. Trying to cut back on the liquor however, I've gone a bit too far recently. Stores are closed for a while, it seems, so good time to do so.
When in control, drinking can be wonderful.
When in control, drinking can be wonderful.
Yes, your post recalls to mind the old saying: Drink is a good servant but a poor master.
Viva Chile!It was from the shop....
Oh, right, it was from Chile
Ardbeg 19 and some cheeses. Had a salted caramel stout by Breakside Brewary after lunch today. I haven't wandered into these types of stouts much but it was delicious after a fat and salty heavy meal. And I do love salted caramel.
We were going to open a bottle or two of Spanish sparkling, especially enhanced with some zest from our citrus trees, but given the current global circumstance feels a bit foolish to enjoy sparkling wine. As sparkling wine usually merits happiness around it. Depressing crap to be quite frank.
We were going to open a bottle or two of Spanish sparkling, especially enhanced with some zest from our citrus trees, but given the current global circumstance feels a bit foolish to enjoy sparkling wine. As sparkling wine usually merits happiness around it. Depressing crap to be quite frank.
Not a fan of sparkling wines, of celebrations or otherwise - give me a white Burgundy, or a good Riesling or a serious Italian red wine, instead.
Now, salted caramel........bliss.
And a salted caramel stout.....that sounds wonderful.
Speaking of... When will you ship your Riesling collection to me for safe keeping until the end of time itself?
As for the salted caramel stout... It could have been better. Reviews said it was thin, but like most stouts I believe viscosity can be altered a bit based on room temperature. The colder a stout is the more runny it seemed. As a stout in a glass warms up it becomes syrup like.
Yes, I am one of those who is of the opinion that while lager should be served cold, stout - like good red wine, is better served at close to room temperature.
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Indeed. I've had maybe a dozen stouts in the last month. Various flavor profiles, some rather pedestrian and some that were incredible, especially in terms of value-to-price. A few unique IPAs and a good amount of various sours from across the range. And some terrible ones, too.
This weekend I would like to drink a Duvel. Good beer with a big alcohol level. They have special glasses for serving. Very nice.
While serving my shelter in place term, I just got a case of Tobin James Winery wine that should hold me over for a few weeks:
Such a great deal for buying a full case of 12 bottles and FREE shipping.
$11 per bottle!!!
I have been a Tobin James wine fan from the 1980's when Toby was a small one man winery who leased small patches of vineyards from farmers....
Can't drink the supermarket stuff once you have Toby's wines....