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rhett7660 said:
How was this one? I have not seen it before. We are trying to find the Caramel Bock that should be hitting the shelves shortly by Sam Adams.
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Yeah, it was a new one for us, and sorry, I didn't mean just to post up photos without any commentary :D

Anyway, it's pretty solid. Decent carbonation, a little nutmeg and cinnamon, touch of pumpkin, a little hops, more light (like you could have it with dinner) than the previous Southern Tier (which is stellar, but so rich it's like a dessert). I'd say definitely above average, great for the price! Final rating: B
 
mobilehaathi said:
Oh, and happy hour at the brewpub means $3 pints. Needless to say, it's packed.
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I don't like you right now......................! :mad::mad::D:D

D.T. said:
Yeah, it was a new one for us, and sorry, I didn't mean just to post up photos without any commentary :D

Anyway, it's pretty solid. Decent carbonation, a little nutmeg and cinnamon, touch of pumpkin, a little hops, more light (like you could have it with dinner) than the previous Southern Tier (which is stellar, but so rich it's like a dessert). I'd say definitely above average, great for the price! Final rating: B
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I will keep an out for this one. I like pumpkin beer and always looking for new ones. You had me at nutmeg and cinnamon! lol
 
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In recent months, I have returned mostly to the Old World for wines, but the lovely wine we had tonight for dinner was a smooth, elegant, velvety Chilean Reserve which was excellent.

Actually, I had forgotten just how good Chilean reserves could be.
 
JamesMike said:
Here you go. http://www.oregonlive.com/drinks/2015/11/oregon_pinot_noir_named_third-.html
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Thank you for the link - that sounds fascinating, and a real find.

Had you known about it before the wine was ranked so highly (and written about so warmly)?

We have discussed Pinot Noir before, and I will admit that I have long thought them 'under-powered', and 'thin', but I will admit that the reviews, remarks and tasting notes do intrigue me somewhat. I must see if I can persuade my wine merchant to try to order this on my return - very few wines from the US adorn our shelves, far fewer than are from Australia or New Zealand.

Anyway, thanks again for posting the link, - much appreciated - and may you enjoy this Oregon Pinot Noir from Evening Land Vineyards.
 
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Scepticalscribe said:
Thank you for the link - that sounds fascinating, and a real find.

Had you known about it before the wine was ranked so highly (and written about so warmly)?

We have discussed Pinot Noir before, and I will admit that I have long thought them 'under-powered', and 'thin', but I will admit that the reviews, remarks and tasting notes do intrigue me somewhat. I must see if I can persuade my wine merchant to try to order this on my return - very few wines from the US adorn our shelves, far fewer than are from Australia or New Zealand.

Anyway, thanks again for posting the link, - much appreciated - and may you enjoy this Oregon Pinot Noir from Evening Land Vineyards.
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No, I had heard not of it before, it was a gift from a friend, and he provided the information about it.
 
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JamesMike said:
No, I had heard not of it before, it was a gift from a friend, and he provided the information about it.
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What a lovely, thoughtful (and most welcome) gift, and a very agreeable way with which to welcome yourself home.

Anyway, once again, thanks for the link and I hope you enjoy sipping, savouring and just relaxing with this wine.
 
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Scepticalscribe said:
"Blind Pig" eh? What a wonderfully seductive, and enticing name for a beer. I'd be intrigued, too, if I spotted that on a shelf somewhere.

Enjoy it, and let us know what it is like.
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Grassy, piney, earthy, herbal...
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Huntn said:
This tastes as good as Hoegaadren although I don't know how you connoisseurs rate Hoegaaden. :)

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Shiner White Wing: Spoetzl Brewery, Shiner, Texas
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Personally, I rather like Hoegaarden, and, if the lovely looking beer you have posted is anything like it, all I can do is wish you a happy evening's sipping and savouring.
 
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JamesMike said:
What brand?
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We elected not to have a bottle - as today will be a very long day - and so confined ourselves to two glasses each.

That means I didn't examine the bottle closely - as the Serbian owner poured the glasses of wine - (served in proper Italian bowl style wine glasses) into the glass for us.

The aroma and taste qualified it as a very good Chianti - and my colleague - who had found the restaurant - and the Chianti - while I was away in the capital last week - pronounced himself more than satisfied.
 
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