Holiday Beers Tasting (Dec 15-17)

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  1. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    ...don't think I'll go bonkers with multiple holiday beers (other than a local), but will strive for:
    • Hair of The Dog -- Doggie Claws
    • Pikes Peak Brewing Co. -- AdAmAn (I'll buy a 6-pack of this)
    • Brouwerij Huyghe -- Delirium Noël (Christmas)
    ...any other beers will likely be single can / bottle purchases, but still working on culling a hell of a backlog of stouts and barleywines (and not all due to the BA Barleywine / Stout BIF #1)...:crazy_face:
     
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  2. thebeers

    thebeers Grand Pooh-Bah (5,837) Sep 10, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Anyone know Delirium Noel’s shelf life? (Or better yet, anyone ever do a vertical with it before?)
     
    #22 thebeers, Dec 5, 2023
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  3. Reef

    Reef Pooh-Bah (2,613) Dec 2, 2016 South Carolina
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    I just found this 2022 box set on sale,
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    hoping for the best.
     
    #23 Reef, Dec 6, 2023
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  4. NorsemanOne

    NorsemanOne Pooh-Bah (2,331) Sep 17, 2021 Utah
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    bought the same about a few weeks ago, had one bottle on thanksgiving, bottled summer '22 iirc. Thought it was just great, gonna enjoy the second bottle on the tasting!
     
    #24 NorsemanOne, Dec 6, 2023
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  5. BigIronH

    BigIronH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,762) Oct 31, 2019 Michigan
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    I'll be crushing my favorite holiday beer; Miller Lite all weekend. The in laws will be here for Christmas so maybe I'll be generous and post a review if I have time in between cleaning up wrapping paper and doing dishes and putting batteries in toys and.... oh boy, I need a beer.
     
    #25 BigIronH, Dec 6, 2023
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  6. woodchipper

    woodchipper Grand Pooh-Bah (3,735) Oct 25, 2005 Connecticut
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    No plans yet. However this thread got me thinking, believe it or not, I have not yet indulged in Celebration yet this year. Maybe if I hold out until Christmas eve it will seem even more special.
     
    #26 woodchipper, Dec 6, 2023
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  7. not2quick

    not2quick Grand Pooh-Bah (3,600) Dec 1, 2015 Missouri
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    I've got a Corsendonk Christmas Ale ready to go for the 16th!
     
    #27 not2quick, Dec 6, 2023
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  8. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,786) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Did a shopping trip for this tasting today.
    I surprisingly didnt have anything in cellar during first glance.
    Many of you know I tend to overbuy for these tastings.
    So I feel pretty responsible so far.

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    Two classics. Fezziwig and Mad Elf and some new to me treats.

    Lets Go!!
     
    #28 sulldaddy, Dec 6, 2023
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  9. thebeers

    thebeers Grand Pooh-Bah (5,837) Sep 10, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Some exceptionally fancy boilermakers (aka citywides) for those looking to kick up their tasting to the next level. Based on his pours, this guy clearly isn’t a beer drinker, but I bet his cocktails are tasty…

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0fLH4qP0qk/?igshid=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ==

    Beer and shots, the classic combo. What better way to drink some Sam Adam's beer than with a chaser of snaiquiri, mini daiquiris. Shots are often one spirit, but these days, mini cocktails are a cool and lighter option. Sam Adam's was the first beer I ever had. I took a tour in Boston when I was younger. Their beer always hits the spot.

    WINTER LAGER + YACHT CLUB DAIQUIRI
    2 oz Aged Rum
    3/4 oz Orange Curaçao
    3/4 oz Falernum
    3/4 oz Lime

    OLD FEZZWIG + SPICED DAIQUIRI
    1 oz Dark Jamaican Rum
    1 oz Rye whiskey
    3/4 oz Lime
    3/4 oz Simple Syrup
    1 dash NewEngland bitters

    COLD IPA + AMARO DAIQUIRI
    1 oz Rhubarboro Amaro
    1 oz Braulio (Alpine amaro)
    3/4 oz Lime
    3/4 oz Simple Syrup

    Each daiquiri makes about 3 to 4 snaiquiris, depending on your shot glasses.
     
    #29 thebeers, Dec 7, 2023
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  10. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    :yum:
     
    #30 zid, Dec 7, 2023
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  11. thebeers

    thebeers Grand Pooh-Bah (5,837) Sep 10, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    I just had a amaro-infused dark lager last night, and have to admit I still don’t know what amaro is supposed to taste like. One of these days I’ll have to get a bottle and find out.
     
    #31 thebeers, Dec 7, 2023
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  12. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    The one from Human Robot? How was it?
     
    #32 jmdrpi, Dec 7, 2023
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  13. thebeers

    thebeers Grand Pooh-Bah (5,837) Sep 10, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    It was great as a roast-forward dark lager, but I was expecting some gentian root / Moxie herbaceousness or at least some nutmeg and other spices, and didn’t pick up on any of that. Couldn’t tell if my palate was off, I didn’t know what to look for, or the amaro infusion just didn’t add much. Is amaro known as imparting roasty flavors? I’ll revisit again if it’s still on next time I go.
     
    #33 thebeers, Dec 7, 2023
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  14. thebeers

    thebeers Grand Pooh-Bah (5,837) Sep 10, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Picked up that one, too. It was a buck more than the four pack of smaller bottles. I’m a sucker for gold rimmed glasses.
     
    #34 thebeers, Dec 9, 2023
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  15. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Telling it like it is right here. If you only have to put the batteries in the toys, you're winning. The hard part is the putting together, troubleshooting, and figuring out what the eff the thing actually does
     
    #35 Beersnake, Dec 9, 2023
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  16. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Alright, so I think I have my list of beers to try for this thread:

    1) Samichlaus
    2) Doggie Claws
    3) N'ice Chouffe
    4) Stille Nacht
     
    #36 Beersnake, Dec 9, 2023
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  17. thebeers

    thebeers Grand Pooh-Bah (5,837) Sep 10, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Classic! What year is the Samichlaus?
     
    #37 thebeers, Dec 9, 2023
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  18. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Haven't decided yet. I have bottles from the last 24 years, so I might grab a few!
     
    #38 Beersnake, Dec 9, 2023
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  19. thebeers

    thebeers Grand Pooh-Bah (5,837) Sep 10, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Merry Christmas to you! :yum::yum::yum:
     
    #39 thebeers, Dec 9, 2023
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  20. cjgiant

    cjgiant Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,584) Jul 13, 2013 District of Columbia
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    Crazy, I'm barely 24 years old :smirk:

    Ok, at least I have some Samiclaus I bought within the past 24 months and I am "looking for an excuse" to drink it, so I might be able to join in.
     
    #40 cjgiant, Dec 9, 2023
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