Hailing from the respectable Ommegang brewery, this week we will be downing750ml of a fine quadrupel beer, Three Philosophers. What is a quadrupel? A quadrupel is a belgium style of ale that is a bit stronger (more alcoholic–this one hits hard at 9.8% ABV) and bolder than typical belgium ales. This beer should suite the [...]
Previously, I alluded to the fact that I would write about Stout. Well, here it is. We just drank a Stout as our past beer, so let’s have some info about it. To understand Stout as a beer, it is necessary to understand a Porter. For those who have not sipped a Porter…sip one! It’s a real treat. [...]
I drank this beer last night around 7:00 and here were my notes at the time. One of the first things that one cannot help but notice is the darkness of a Stout. If you hadn’t changed your car’s oil in a while, then looking at this beer might remind you to do so. I [...]
As American and world markets tumble headfirst into ruin, not only are the movers and shakers and owners of various institutions affected, but the little guys, like you and I feel the pinch as well. Besides the fact that we (and our children…and our children’s children) will be paying off a $700 billion mortgage for [...]
Now that we’ve had a few beers from other countries we mustn’t forget the domestic situation. Rogue is an American brewery from Oregon that has been brewing since the late 80s. As the name implies, they attempt to be a rogue brewing outfit that pushes the normal limits. Beers in their line-up include a chipotle [...]
Many people drink beer on its own. There is a recalcitrance to drink with foods. I don’t mean a Bud with steak or with pizza. I’m talking about pairing food with beer. There is a certain intentionality that goes into really considering which beer to pair with food or to even include in the recipe. I’ve created [...]
What the Devil? Maybe you said this when you drank it. Maybe you said, “What the deuce?” Either way, we hope you said, “Yum!” Here is what I thought of the beer. When pouring the beer one cannot help but be struck by how pale and soft it looks. It has a light/pale blond color, [...]
Here is the beer for Friday. This particular beer is made in Belgium in a very complicated brewing process. It runs at 8.5% ABV but is extremely deceptive; it drinks more like a 5% ABV beer. I’ve obviously had it before, but I am looking forward to revisiting it. Duvel (pronounced doov’l) means Devil. It [...]
