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Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer

12/21/2013

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NO MATTER what we say about the style or this being the last episode in our style progression DON'T believe us.  We will come back and properly explore the fruit beer category.

The pints&pairings beer suggestioneers take another tasting journey through holiday spiced beers with 6 Geese A Laying from The Bruery.

These full-bodied beers will often have pronounced caramel or molasses-like aromas and flavors as well as a warming alcohol presence.  These beers also have a wide range of alcohol presence so be sure to check out the ABV before you pour yourself  big ole pint.  These beers are usually brewed with special spices such as clove or cinnamon.  These spices can make them a perfect for pairing with holiday deserts such as pumpkin pie. If you don’t see a description on the packaging look at the brewery website or BeerAdvocate.com for ingredients or taste descriptions.

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Pairing Suggestions:
1.  A custard tart.
2.  Danish -cream cheese pastry.
3.  Lamb chop
4.  Stuffed french toast.

The Bruery suggests these pairings: a holiday roast, cranberry stuffing, chocolate truffles OR Christmas caroling.


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21 B.  Christmas/Holiday Spiced Beer

Other Examples:   Anchor Our Special Ale, Harpoon Winter Warmer, Weyerbacher Winter Ale, Goose Island Christmas Ale

Serving Temp: 50°- 55°

Glassware: Snifter, Tulip

Aroma: Berry, dark fruits, grape must, and brown sugar malt notes.

Appearance: Deep copper with red highlights

Flavor:  Berry, molases, very subtle ripe grape juice.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied beer.

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Specialty Beer pre-show

12/17/2013

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Jason and I wish each other and you a Happy Holidays!

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Winter Warmer meltdown show

12/17/2013

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There is nothing to see here. Move along, now.

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Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer

12/10/2013

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The pints&pairings beer suggestioneers explore the deliciousness that is holiday spiced beers.

These full-bodied beers will often have pronounced caramel or molasses-like aromas and flavors as well as a warming alcohol presence.  These beers also have a wide range of alcohol presence so be sure to check out the ABV before you pour yourself  big ole pint.  These beers are usually brewed with special spices such as clove or cinnamon.  These spices can make them a perfect for pairing with holiday deserts such as pumpkin pie. If you don’t see a description on the packaging look at the brewery website or BeerAdvocate.com for ingredients or taste descriptions.

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Food pairing suggestions:
1.  Rack of lamb with mint jelly
2.  Soups with woodsy, earthy or roasted veggies.
3.  Pizza.

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21 B.  Christmas/Holiday Spiced Beer


Other Examples:   Anchor Our Special Ale, Harpoon Winter Warmer, Weyerbacher Winter Ale, Goose Island Christmas Ale

Serving Temp: 50°- 55°

Glassware: Snifter, Tulip, Chalice, Goblet

Aroma: Big piney-forest hop aroma, rich malt sweetness reminiscent of a barleywine with a woodsy, eucalyptus undertone.

Appearance: Dark amber to brown with a frothy, light tan head.

Flavor:  An earthy pine bitterness with citrus notes greets you first with a pleasant malt sweetness (caramel) with on the finish.  As it warms the holiday spices and malt flavors become more pronounced.

Mouthfeel: Medium-full bodied beer that becomes full bodied as it warms. 




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Winter Warmers pre-show

12/9/2013

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Jason and I get warmed up for a special show featuring beers that will keep you warm on a cold winter's night.  

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Our pre-show, warm-up beer is Siamese Twin from Uncommon Brewers.  A delicious Belgian Dubbel in a CAN!
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Belgian Strong Dark

12/2/2013

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The pints&pairings beer suggestioneers dissect the flavor profiles of Chimay Blue and discover some fantastic food pairings.

These beers, sometimes called Quadrupels (yes that is spelled right), are perfect for desert but also pair well with dark fruits or chocolates.  These are also great beers for your wine friends because there is very little bitterness (common among BIG Belgian beers) and many layers of complexity; from dark fruit to caramel or wood flavors from the casks to peppery spiciness from the yeast. 

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Food Pairings: 
1. Cheese: buttery or sharp.  
2. Meat: grilled, smoked. 
3. Dessert: dark fruits, chocolate.

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18D.  Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Other Examples:  Westvleteren 12, Rochefort 10

Serving Temp: 50°- 55°

Glassware: Snifter, Tulip, Chalice, Goblet

Aroma: Rich malt sweetness reminiscent of caramel and toast with a mild to moderate yeast derived spiciness.

Appearance: Deep amber to brown with a frothy, light tan head.

Flavor:  Malt sweetness (caramel) and dark fruit will dominate while the yeast spice and alcohol help balance the beer.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied beer. However, the high carbonation, the spiciness and the alcohol warmth help thin your perception the body.

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