Thanksgiving Beer Lineup 2022

Thinking of doing Thomas Hardys 50th and 2 JW Lees* ( i think 2013 and 2014) , but i planned last year and didn't end up drinking what i planned....So it comes with an asterisk.

*Lineup subject to change

 

I haven't decided yet. I usually try to have a fruity sour to cut thru all the fat and provide a balance for all the umami, but don't have one in the fridge. I might look at Jolly Pumpkin's line-up; I haven' supported them for a while.

 

I'm working on Thanksgiving Day, so I'll be preparing a big dinner for the folks at the group home. The closest I'll get to alcohol that day will be slipping a couple ounces of Jim Bean Maple into my pecan pie filling. On the DL, of course.

 

Celebration during the day for sure. I definitely want something on the lighter side for dinner. Tank 7 was way too heavy for that last year. I'm thinking an Almanac Farm to Barrel. Also pilsners from Brewery X and a high ABV stout to cap off the night.

 

Im going to be with in-laws,its the land where fun goes to die. If you open a beer its just not worth it due to barrage of questions about what your drinking and why..
So no beer on Thanksgiving for me although I might need to be medicated

 

Pffft... no need to plan stouts thats everyday bidnezz for me!
Been holding these ones cuz wife wanted to do a Barleywine thing since she's the one who likes them.
The asterisk is also there for a reason
I might open a 2017 Black Tuesday bottle i have .

 

No specific lineup planned, but I'll probably start with a coffee stout, then have some sort of Belgian ale(s), then finish with a strong ale or barleywine of some sort.

 

I know the FIL grabbed some Mad Elf Grand Cru. I might also pick up a 6er of Merry Monkey and assorted other things to add to the mix.

 

The past 4-5 years now my brother in law and I keep saying we’re gonna split his last 750 of Victory Oak Horizontal, this one is from 2014 or 15 I believe. I really don’t remember though.

Every year without fail we fail at doing so…too full every year. But it gets better cause we say oh we’ll do it at Christmas; again we fail…

if we do finally do it this year I will post in the barley wine thread.

 

Same here with the plans changing. Has happened the last two Thanksgivings.

This year I plan to open a Vintage Bigfoot (barrel aged bigfoot blend) bomber while the turkey's in the oven and drink it until the Giants game comes on. I have a feeling I'll be needing another beverage by halftime of that. Probably a nice barrel aged stout

 

Probably some wine with dinner, but likely some Celebration throughout the day while cooking, and probably pop something big and special from the cellar - have a big SN Bigfoot ginger BA brew that sounds like it may need opening!

 

Surprise everyone wearing a nice sports jacket. you know, with the nice silk-lined chest pocket inside. If you don't have a nice thin flask, get one. Fill flask with a nice older Lagavulin and you'll be just fine. A dandy conversationalist!

 

May finally pull one of the Drafting Table barrel aged beers out of the fridge to enjoy that evening, but the more likely selection is a Side Project a la Table to be served while waiting on dinner.

Then I'll probably dip into a single barrel rye whiskey whenever I get home.

 

tentatively set for: P3 Rye Lager and a Kostritzer schwarzbier for early afternoon / pre-meal, either SP BdP or Grisette with dinner (pairs so well with a juicy turkey!), and afterwards is either going to be a Benthic can (chosen day of at random) or Lumberstruck can depending on what mood i’m in. cheers!