Another off week. Had some beers in the house, but haven't quite made drinking them a priority. I know, I know - very poor prioritization. But, I will step it up. Vacation is starting tonight - a solid week at the beach in Rhode Island. If space in the car is available, I will have the chance to bring about 5-6 new beers with me to try during the week. If there isn't space, I will rely on the local liquor stores to come up big. Here are a couple that I had tonight to get the vacation started (and one from Monday)
Chimay Triple / Cinq Cents (Rating = 4.0)
I generally like the beers that come from Chimay. This one was no exception. A stronger, hoppier one, but really nice. Apparently there are some controversies going on with Chimay due to their trappist status and the specific ingredients they use. Too much detail for me. These are good beers - of course you've seen the branded glasses (officially "chalices"). I would go back to this one again.
Racer 5 (Rating = 3.5)
From the fine folks at Bear Republic in Sonoma, I've seen this one around in a few places. An IPA (and I generally am not a big fan of IPAs), that is pretty orangy-fruity smelling. It does have some strong hops, but it has a nice taste to it too. I had no idea that they were based in wine country (which we've visited 3 times over the past 5 years). But, not too bad - definitely a good one for those who really like the IPAs.
From the fine folks at Bear Republic in Sonoma, I've seen this one around in a few places. An IPA (and I generally am not a big fan of IPAs), that is pretty orangy-fruity smelling. It does have some strong hops, but it has a nice taste to it too. I had no idea that they were based in wine country (which we've visited 3 times over the past 5 years). But, not too bad - definitely a good one for those who really like the IPAs.
Maudite (Rating = 4.0)
First of all, the brewery's name is Unibroue. Umm, really? Is this in honor of Anthony Davis (aka the Brow from the New Orleans' Pelicans of the NBA).
First of all, the brewery's name is Unibroue. Umm, really? Is this in honor of Anthony Davis (aka the Brow from the New Orleans' Pelicans of the NBA).
I think this might be my first Canadian beer from the list. I was a little surprised that I liked this one so much (maybe because I was already a couple of beers in). But this one is nice. Cool label (canoe in the sky flying by as the devil looks on - see below):
It's categorized as an amber - but it has more kick than that. Lots of flavors - fruit, citrus and also some of the bigger red wine-type flavors (chocolate, cinnamon). Pretty complex for a beer, but it all works well. Nice job single browed Canadians.
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