New Beer
It’s lengthy as we’ve expanded our Belgian section.
Leinenkugels Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout 2011-“The Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout was brewed at Leinenkugel’s tiny 10th street brewery in Milwaukee. This brew boasts a selection of 11 malts and grains balanced by three different and distinct hops. Dark and complex, with chocolate tones and notes of dark fruits, it is daring yet delicious. Travels well. Ages well.” Ratebeer.com=99.
Alaskan Smoked Porter-“The dark, robust body and pronounced smoky flavor of this limited edition beer make it an adventuresome taste experience. Alaskan Smoked Porter is produced in limited "vintages" each year and, unlike most beers, may be aged in the bottle, much like fine wine.” Ratebeer.com=99.
The Bruery 4 Calling Birds-“A Belgian style dark ale brewed with spices. The fourth verse of our Twelve Beers of Christmas saga incorporates gingerbread-like spice into rich and robust dark ale.”
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale-“Subtle yet familiar flavors of vanilla and oak are imparted to this special ale as it rests in the charred barrel.”
Bourgogne des Flandres-Matured in oak barrels for a sweet-sour taste.
Achel 8 Blond-Belgian Strong Ale. Ratebeer.com=98.
Kasteel Kriek-Belgian ale with cherries and cherry juice added. Ratebeer.com=99.
Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw/Blue-“This unique brewing, with only extra fine Belgian hops and with a higher alcohol level, guarantees a better evolution in the time, than the already known Gouden Carolus. This beer, as all our beers, is 100 % natural, with no preservatives, no adjuncts and no chemicals. We bottle it in bottles of 75 cl and closed with a quality cork. Excellent to store several years.”Ratebeer.com=100.
Nøgne Ø Imperial Stout-“A dark, rich ale in which a generous sweetness with roasted malt bitterness. Serving temp.10°C/50°F. Great with vanilla ice cream or dark chocolate. Ingredients: Maris Otter, Munich, roasted barley, oat, black, and chocolate malt; Columbus and Crystal hops; English ale yeast, and our local Grimstad water.” Ratebeer.com=100.
Struise Pannepeut-“Pannepøt (read Pannepeut) is a beer specially brewed and named as a wink to the Danish market presented at the Danish beer festival ’Københavnske Øldage 2006’ exclusively at Ølbutikkens stand. It is produced to express the brewer’s gratitude to all the Danish beer amateurs that drink their products daily.” Ratebeer.com=99.
Struise Pannepot Reserva-“The Pannepot Reserva was an idea from my brew collegue Carlo who wanted to age Pannepot in genuine French oak barrels.”Ratebeer.com=100.
Mikkeller Monks Brew-“Ingredients: Water, malts (pils and pale), candy syrup, brown sugar, hops (northern brewer, hallertauer and styrian goldings) and ale yeast. Monk’s Elixir is heavy dark Belgian ale inspired by the Trappist monasteries of Rochefort and Westvleteren. The beer style, characterized by its high content of alcohol, distinguishes itself by its dominant yeast character, delicious malt background and balanced hop notes.” Ratebeer.com=98.
Pauwel Kwak-“Full-bodied Belgian Specialty Ale. Amber in color with beautiful foam and slightly sweet, seductive malt character. Rich, satisfying Belgian experience.” Ratebeer.com=94.
La Trappe Isid’or Oak Aged Trappist Ale-“La Trappe Isid’or was specially brewed to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Beerbrewery de Koningshoeven and was named after Brother Isidorus, the first brewer of the O.L.V. Koningshoeven Abbey. The first brew of this ceremonial beer was aged in oak barrels. This aging ensures the balanced and rich taste of this unique, exclusive Isid’or Oak Aged.” Ratebeer.com=96.