Nothing like a good Monday night to knock off a couple from the list. We will see how tomorrow turns out, but right now, I'm feeling good. Nothing like drinking some beers, having some steak tips and watching some Who's Line Is It Anyway. BTW - this is still a very under-rated show. Still worth watching - almost better with Aisha Tyler hosting. But, three more off the list. I like it. And for the record, I was in Wegman's the other day and I think I found another source for a large amount of other beers on the list. It was like a beer wonderland - even though it looks like many that I can find at the local (Julio's Liquors - what up?), it was a bigger place, easier to find stuff. I might cheat on Julio's and give it a try during my next excursion to load up.
Adnams Broadside (Rating = 3.5)
When I was looking at the list of beers, I was certain that my occasional dyslexia was coming back with a vengeance. But, nope, this is spelled correctly - the brewery is named Adnams. This beer has quite the back story according to the bottle (which I attempt to read religiously - and not based at all on Judiasm). This beer is apparently in honor of some battle between the Royal Navy and the Dutch in 1672. I can't imagine that this battle was in any way a technically historic battle, I mean, the Dutch? I guess that the seamen (yes, I said that) might have been drinking a bit before they called in to this battle. Regardless, who really cares about that dumb battle? The beer is ok - I wouldn't kick it out of beer bed, but I wouldn't trek across the universe for it either. Has some spice and citrus and was a passable amber ale - the bottle says it tastes like fruitcake, I didn't get that. But, calling someone a fruitcake is a very nice way to insult them.
Three Philosophers (Rating = 4.0)
So, I have had this beer before and it is from one of my favorite breweries (that doesn't at all sound like the words of an alcoholic, does it?). We went to Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York a few years ago with a good friend of mine when we went to the Baseball Hall of Fame (do you believe the wives attended too? Well, they did.). Great little brewery, it is actually owned by Duvel, but they've left it to them to make the brews they want to make. It is a nice mix of Belgium influenced beers with lots of different styles. In the past, they've had contests for home brewers to submit the next beer. This one is a nice a mix of vanilla and chocolate with some slight cherry taste (thanks to the lambic ingredients). This one is a strong one (9.8% alcohol) - maybe not perfect for a school night if you plan on getting into work on time (combined with the large bottle format, you know my love for this format).
For the record, the three philosophers might actually be the Epicurean, the Cynic, and the Pythagorean. Apparently, they sat together, thinking of nothing. I've done that before.
Brooklyn Local 1 (Rating = 3.5)
I think I liked this one. But, it's hard to say - it is a weird mix of a saison with a strong Belgian. It's got German malt, Austrian hops and sugar from Mauritius (where my sister actually has visited - apparently, a very nice tourist area on your way to/from Madagascar). It confused me a bit. Again, I think it was good, but hard to say. Full disclosure - I drank this one on Friday night (not part of my Monday night drink-fest).
Beers down: 34
Beers to go: 967
Here is the updated spreadsheet.
Adnams Broadside (Rating = 3.5)
When I was looking at the list of beers, I was certain that my occasional dyslexia was coming back with a vengeance. But, nope, this is spelled correctly - the brewery is named Adnams. This beer has quite the back story according to the bottle (which I attempt to read religiously - and not based at all on Judiasm). This beer is apparently in honor of some battle between the Royal Navy and the Dutch in 1672. I can't imagine that this battle was in any way a technically historic battle, I mean, the Dutch? I guess that the seamen (yes, I said that) might have been drinking a bit before they called in to this battle. Regardless, who really cares about that dumb battle? The beer is ok - I wouldn't kick it out of beer bed, but I wouldn't trek across the universe for it either. Has some spice and citrus and was a passable amber ale - the bottle says it tastes like fruitcake, I didn't get that. But, calling someone a fruitcake is a very nice way to insult them.
Three Philosophers (Rating = 4.0)
So, I have had this beer before and it is from one of my favorite breweries (that doesn't at all sound like the words of an alcoholic, does it?). We went to Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York a few years ago with a good friend of mine when we went to the Baseball Hall of Fame (do you believe the wives attended too? Well, they did.). Great little brewery, it is actually owned by Duvel, but they've left it to them to make the brews they want to make. It is a nice mix of Belgium influenced beers with lots of different styles. In the past, they've had contests for home brewers to submit the next beer. This one is a nice a mix of vanilla and chocolate with some slight cherry taste (thanks to the lambic ingredients). This one is a strong one (9.8% alcohol) - maybe not perfect for a school night if you plan on getting into work on time (combined with the large bottle format, you know my love for this format).
For the record, the three philosophers might actually be the Epicurean, the Cynic, and the Pythagorean. Apparently, they sat together, thinking of nothing. I've done that before.
Brooklyn Local 1 (Rating = 3.5)
I think I liked this one. But, it's hard to say - it is a weird mix of a saison with a strong Belgian. It's got German malt, Austrian hops and sugar from Mauritius (where my sister actually has visited - apparently, a very nice tourist area on your way to/from Madagascar). It confused me a bit. Again, I think it was good, but hard to say. Full disclosure - I drank this one on Friday night (not part of my Monday night drink-fest).
Beers down: 34
Beers to go: 967
Here is the updated spreadsheet.
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