Wine and Beer Enthusiasts

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Last week-end, I enjoyed (greatly enjoyed) a bottle of Chablis 1er Cru, a lovely white wine (made from the Chardonnay grape) from Burgundy, while this evening, I have just opened a bottle of Riesling from Alsace.

 

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Enjoying a glass (or two) of white wine - a blend of Chardonnay and Viognier - from the Pays d'Oc, in France.

 

[rhett7660]

Was able to finally crack open the the holiday edition of St. Bernardus Christmas Ale. I know it is a few months past Christmas, but man this one still tasted really good. Had myself the big bottle!!

 

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Was able to finally crack open the the holiday edition of St. Bernardus Christmas Ale. I know it is a few months past Christmas, but man this one still tasted really good. Had myself the big bottle!!

A good way to keep that Christmas cheer flowing!

 

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Was able to finally crack open the the holiday edition of St. Bernardus Christmas Ale. I know it is a few months past Christmas, but man this one still tasted really good. Had myself the big bottle!!

A terrific beer, - I haven't had the St Bernardus Christmas Ale in absolutely ages.

Do enjoy.

If memory serves, it is somewhat akin to an even more robust version of their legendary St Bernardus Abt 12.

 

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I'm usually very omnivorous when it comes to enjoying different types of beer, but these days I'm finding myself going back to basics and renewing my appreciation for the classic German lagers and Czech pilsners. No gimmicks, just high quality ingredients brewed the right way.

Weihenstephaner is my go-to German brewer. Now I am currently savoring a six-pack of Paulaner Lager. I guess we'll see how long it takes for tariffs to kick in and push imports out of my budget. As much as I've enjoyed good IPAs over the decades, I'm kind of over the IPA monoculture that's taken over American microbrewing.

 

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I'm usually very omnivorous when it comes to enjoying different types of beer, but these days I'm finding myself going back to basics and renewing my appreciation for the classic German lagers and Czech pilsners.

Czech beers, German beers, and Belgian classics are unsurpassable, to my mind.

They remain perennial classics for a very good reason.

No gimmicks, just high quality ingredients brewed the right way.

Exactly.

Weihenstephaner is my go-to German brewer.

Mine also; nothing comes close.

Now I am currently savoring a six-pack of Paulaner Lager.

Enjoy.

I guess we'll see how long it takes for tariffs to kick in and push imports out of my budget. As much as I've enjoyed good IPAs over the decades, I'm kind of over the IPA monoculture that's taken over American microbrewing.

Agreed.

I have come to realise that those over-hopped IPAs are a lot less to my taste, or the preference of my palate, than are the German and Belgian (and Czech) classic beers.

 

[rhett7660]

Was able to share a few really good stouts this past weekend.

Another Dose - Horus Aged Ales: 2023, aged. Excellent!
Scatter Signal - Imperial / Double Pastry Stout, 2022, aged. Excellent!

And then a few from St. Paddy's Day
Donna's Pickle Beer... yup, won't try that one again! But it was fun.
Media Puerta Mexican Lager - Really good! Crisp.
Coleman Stout - Irish Dry... really good. Had several!

 

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Was able to share a few really good stouts this past weekend.

Another Dose - Horus Aged Ales: 2023, aged. Excellent!
Scatter Signal - Imperial / Double Pastry Stout, 2022, aged. Excellent!

And then a few from St. Paddy's Day
Donna's Pickle Beer... yup, won't try that one again! But it was fun.
Media Puerta Mexican Lager - Really good! Crisp.
Coleman Stout - Irish Dry... really good. Had several!

I have never ever heard of any of those beers, but they do sound intriguing.

Do enjoy.