Style: BetweenBelgian Strong Dark Aleand Imperial Porter
Serving Style: 750 ml Bottle
ABV: 12 %
IBU: 25
Price: $ 10.99
Aroma: There is a mixture of the caramel malts and the toasted pecans. Very nice to the nose.
Appearance: Low carbonation, not unusual for a high ABV brew. Dark but not opache like a stout. When I first poured it I got a nice dark tan head in the glass. There is a slight amount of lacing in the glass once the foam of the head went down.
Flavor: You get hit with all kinds of goodness. From the malts and sugars to the smoked pecans. A good treat for your tastebuds.
Mouthfeel: Smooth in body and feel as it goes down. Nice and warm all the way through. You can feel more than you can taste the high ABV.
Enjoyability: It was a fun time having this one. This is one you want to take your time with so you can take in all the flavors.
Aroma: This first thing I noticed was the Mexican coffee. Next would be a hint of chocolate. All in all a pleasing sent for a good brew.
Appearance: Dark like a good stout should be. Good lacing around the glass. A good thick head when it was initially poured.
Flavor: A good mild tasting stout. The coffee and chocolate mix is notable when enjoying this brew. Lastly you get a hint of malty goodness.
Mouthfeel: Good body, good on the carbonation. Leaves a small bitter after taste.
Enjoyability: I enjoyed drinking this one. Since this is a low ABV beer you don’t nessicarily have to take your time drinking it, but you just might want to.
Author: skotmigloorcloseAuthor: skotmigloorName: Site:http:// About: I recall my first sip of beer very fondly. At a very early age I was watching a baseball game with my father, and he noticed I was curious as to the colorful red and white canned beverage in his hand and finally offered me a sip. At that point I felt like I was a part of something special. As I was never able to touch those elusive drinks prior to that moment, I felt like a grown man, sipping the sudsy elixir with my dad watching sports on the tv screen.
That was a one time event though, and it wasnt until my teen years when I realized the magical effects beer can have at social functions. I became enamored immediately with the level of fun that can be had while drinking what I also had confessed was the most refreshing drink in existence.
After years of experimenting with every drink available to me, I have found my tastes and preferences have matured. Still, more so than ever I am driven by the quest to find the ultimate beverage. Though I know there is no such thing I am always trying something new to find my favorites. I enjoy variety, and also believe the only way to discover truly what you enjoy the most is by trying everything you can. Not only do you learn about the various styles and flavors associated with the many kinds of beer, but you also learn what you like as well as what perhaps you are not particularly fond of. There is a time and a mood for just about any style of beer crafted today, and the more you experience the better you are prepared to suit your own tastes.
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On one of them days of BeerMas the Bevmo sold to me.. a Goose Island Bourbon County Barrel Aged Stout!
This has been a year I am truly grateful for. Many fond memories of delicious brews and yet this one really stands out in particular to me. This stout has a rich smoky roasted character accented by the bourbon barrel aging induced oakiness it displays. This drink can only be described as bold, yet refined! The 13% abv warms the palate and the cockles of hearts all around the world this BeerMas season. Burnt toffee and charcoal dance around in the alcohol in side. There is not much to be said for the carbonation except for it is not really missed with the horrendous body this elixir holds. This is a special brew for special occasions, and let BeerMas 2009 be known as a mighty fine premium beverage experience of exquisite proportions! Don’t take my word for it, read the words of the Brewmaster himself straight from the bottle..
Sip back and kick your slippers on.. Cheers to the World!
Aroma: Strong malt and licorice aroma fill you up with curiosity “How is this going to taste?” From the smell, you know something good is about to happen.
Appearance: Dark, very dark. Just like a fine imerial stout is suppose to be. It had a nice head when I first poured it, something like a coffee on color.
Flavor: There was a rich coffee tone. Dark chocolate with some bitterness. Followed by a molasses, vanilla and ending with a bourdon oak taste.
Mouthfeel: Syrupy with a full rich body fill your pallet. With a silky smooth feel going down.
Enjoyability: Enjoyed better slow. A definate sipper to enjoy during a chilly evening out or at home.
A hearty no nonsense braised short rib recipe. Made with Rogue’s Santa’s Private Reserve Ale! Enjoy
1 onion finely chopped
1/3 ketchup
2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup of habanero hot sauce
2 cups of Santa’sPrivateReserve Ale – Rogue Brewing
1 cup baby portabello mushrooms
1 cup baby red potatoes
1 cup of baby carrots
3 lbs of boneless short rib
Begin with browning the short ribs
Using the same pan, grill the onions til translucent
Mix ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, hot sauce and beer together
Once onions are cooked, add in sauce and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Add short ribs, mushrooms, carrots and potatoes into crock pot, Pour sauce over, cover, set to high and let her cook!
Author: SigarocloseAuthor: SigaroName: Tramwell Shantfax Site:http://www.corebrewing.com About: I remember my first beer...actually, I don't. It was probably something horrible like a Coors light and I'm glad I've forgotten. My experience with beer has come full circle. Originally I gave up on beer because I thought it was all crappy lagers. One day in 2002, I happened upon a little deli called Hollingshead in Anaheim, CA that just happened to have a vast array of "crazy" beers on tap I had never heard of. I dug the look of the STONE IPA handle and tried it. My life has never been the same since. I was in love with hops, grains, and the amazing beauty of what beer can really be.
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On the Sixth Day of BeerMas, my Master Brewer St. Nick handed to me a Hoppin’ Frog B.O.R.I.S. The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout
Hoppin Frog Boris The Crusher
Once again, another high-abv bold beer was my choice as 2nd favorite of the year. This RIS has no equal in my option. Insanely complex with deep chocolate malts. Speaking with Owner/Master Brewer Fred Karm I learned he uses a special Beligum Chocolate malts. The Beligians know chocolate and they know beer. But it’s more that just the malts that make this beer so special. It’s perfectly balanced and full bodied with intense flavors that linger from sip to sip. I can think of no beer St. Nick would rather sip to stay warm and toasty on those cold nights at the North Pole. It’s no wonder this baby took Gold at GABF.
Read SkotMiglors full review from 28 Aug 2009 HERE.
BrewMaster Santa gave to me… Stone 13th Anniversary Ale!
Kapow! Im a huge fan of American Strong ales and this one without a doubt is my favorite. For those who didn’t get a chance to try this special brew, it pours a brilliant deep red with a creamy tan head. Piney aromas up front beautifully balanced with malt and toffee notes. S13 is deliciously bitter with a touch of warmth at the end. 9.5% ABV and roughly 90+ IBU. Sip this one with Christmas dinner and enjoy!!
