I sure hope you're having a great summer. I am but it's flying past in a hurry. This past week was a real bear as I worked about 55 hours setting up, configuring and resolving a lot of problems associated with the move of PCs.
The beer this summer has been amazing. I had the chance to hang out at two of my favorite watering holes last weekend and each had a great Stout aged in barrels. iTap in Soulard had New Holland's Dragon Milk aged over Oak. The Tap Room had their own Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon barrels. Yes, I know they are not really summer beers, but man are they good. As someone much wiser than myself once said, "So many beers, so little time". Happy Summer!
Showing posts with label Schlafly Beer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Schlafly Beer. Show all posts
June 23, 2012
November 27, 2011
Some Tasty Beers
This weekend was a good one for sampling new beers in the St. Louis area. Schlafly has just released it's Imperial Stout. The brewery has created a potent beer that checks in at 10.5% ABV. I sampled it last night at the Tap Room. It is one of my favorite styles of the year. In addition to being a filling beverage for a cold night, it has been aged over whiskey barrels. It pours black and has the viscosity of motor oil. Be careful at 10.5 it will kick your butt. I had several water backs when I drank it with dinner.
Charleville Brewing of Southeast Missouri has also come out with it's version of an Imperial beer aged over Whiskey barrels. It's called "Charleville Whiskey Scented Santa Ale". I tried it at the suggestion of my server when I asked for a Bourbon barrel aged beer. I am glad she recommended it. It has a very dark head to it and is in the Christmas style with dark toffee, fruit and vanilla. It too is a big big beer. I sampled it at iHop in Soulard.
On the downside, I learned this week Anchor Brewing is no longer distributing in St. Louis, at least on the Missouri side of the River. This means my favorite Christmas Ale of all, Anchor Christmas Ale will not be available this Holiday season. That is a bummer. But, perhaps, it will give me a chance to expand my horizons.
Charleville Brewing of Southeast Missouri has also come out with it's version of an Imperial beer aged over Whiskey barrels. It's called "Charleville Whiskey Scented Santa Ale". I tried it at the suggestion of my server when I asked for a Bourbon barrel aged beer. I am glad she recommended it. It has a very dark head to it and is in the Christmas style with dark toffee, fruit and vanilla. It too is a big big beer. I sampled it at iHop in Soulard.
On the downside, I learned this week Anchor Brewing is no longer distributing in St. Louis, at least on the Missouri side of the River. This means my favorite Christmas Ale of all, Anchor Christmas Ale will not be available this Holiday season. That is a bummer. But, perhaps, it will give me a chance to expand my horizons.
November 27, 2010
Check Out This Beer
I stopped by the Schlafly Tap Room on my way home from work this evening. Now, I do this frequently when I work on Saturday. But, tonight there was a new beer on tap. The innkeeper asked me if I had tasted the Imperial Stout. When I told him no, he poured me a "taste". I was sold and I have to tell you, I've had some fine beers in my life but this creation may be my new "favorite". The Schlafly Imperial Stout is 10+ percent alcohol by volume and aged over Bourbon barrels that Schlafly buys from a Kentucky distiller. The bottom line is this is one tremendous beer. It is a little pricey, but then you get what you pay for. Great Job Schlafly!
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