What beer are you drinking now? #695

Pilsner Urquell and some left overs for lunch

 

I helped bury my 95 year-old grandmother yesterday. She was an incredible lady, really taking care of her whole family, and even just a few weeks ago she was still on the floor on her hands and knees with her great-grandchildren, including my own 2 kids. I will never forget her.

After speaking at her funeral and serving as a pall-bearer, I wanted to honor her at home by opening up something special. As per my new rule, I don't post anything from last night, but I wanted to ackowledge that I opened Perennial Abraxas in her honor.

Anyway, Ginger Man NYC has an unbelievable Bruery event starting today, so I helped myself to a liquid lunch. Many of these have never been seen in NY, and likely will never be again. Here was the menu:





I'll note that I have bottles of some of the big boys (BT, CR, GM, Melange 3, Wanderer, BW12) so I wanted to try some other things. In consumption order:

Sour in the Rye with Kumquats. Love the regular. This one was at least as good:



Next up was Tart of Darkness w/ Cherries & Vanilla. Maybe the best aroma on any beer I've ever had:



Topped it off (at 16.2%, which was probably a bad idea, inasmuch as I was heading back to the office aftewards) with Smokey and the Bois - a blend of BT, Smoking Wood, and Bois. This was one of the most complex beers I've ever had. Not one of the best, but definitely an experience.



Cheers, Grandma!

 

Sorry and God Bless

 

Schönramer Pils (I know, I know - no adequate glassware, the last one broke so this had to do)
Either way, pretty much the best Pils I've tried so far. Far less obnoxious carbonation than all the Fernsehbiere and the hop aroma is better. To me, also a lot more "süffig" than generic ones.

Edit: Is it just me or does that picture not really show?

 

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

goin' Undercover with french onion soup to shut it down for lunch.

 

Had my first Mikkeller beer last night. A bit on the roasty side of an oatmeal stout, in my opinion, but definitely a solid beer.

 

My condolences on your loss. Cheers to all the great memories you had with her.

 

Tryin Westy next weekend. Can't wait!

 

Westbrook Siberian Black Magic Panther (Apple Brandy Barrel-Aged for 2 years) 12% ABV. I haven't tried any BA MC variants, but this is my favorite Westbrook beer so far. Cheers! Monday, fun day!

 

Coronado 18th Anniversary Double IPA.

Holy shit this is fantastic! 10% ABV, and you would NEVER know it.

 

First time having this, and I'm impressed. I've passed it up at my local Whole Foods plenty of times. I may never pass it up again. Not too badly priced either.


Wanna shake hands?

New album coming out soon! Can't wait!

 

Haven't ever really cared for most of Rahr and Sons offerings, but this one was actually pretty good!

"Visionary Brew" 2014

 

Not too bad

 

One of the best fest beers I have had thus far this year.

Cheers!

 

Enjoying a Berkshire Brewing Oktoberfest Lager
Cheers all

 

Had some lovely sliders for lunch with my dad and my lady, and cracked some awesome CCB selections for it. Cheers everyone!

Note DFH 60-min looking on jealously in the background.

 

Pike Derby Lager. A very to-style beer; I like it. Seattle represent!