Thirsty Thursday #23

Stone Imperial Russian Stout
by Stone Brewing Company, Escondido, CA
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 10.8%

I got this in a trade as an extra. I traded La Folie for Cantillon Lou Pepe Kriek, for Sofia's first beer after her pregnancy, and this came along with it. I was please to say the least, since this is not available in Texas and I had never drank it before.

It is good. It stands out among the throng of other R. Imp. Stouts out there. It's quite boozy and has a nice anise flavor as well. I still think Yeti and Samuel Smith's are a better, but if this became available in TX I would be happy try again.

La Folie Again

photo: jcnkc

Ok, last post on La Folie. There are still some bottles available at the Hancock HEB. More will be available in the coming months, but these are the last of the cage-and-corked bottles. From here on out, La Folie will be produced in capped 22oz bombers. Say goodbye to the 750s.

Fear of the taste of alcohol

"Golly, It don't even taste like vodka." What is the bloody point? Getting wasted I guess. I am sure someday someone will produce a beer that tastes like sweet tea.

A couple of videos of Brock showing you around the new Saint Arnold Brewery.





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May BA Tasting

Yesterday we had our monthly BeerAdvocate meetup/tasting. Some tasty brews were sampled. To me Boulevard's Bourbon Barrel Quad was the standout. Maybe not, but I think that is what I remember. Also, we had three beers from Tampa's Cigar City Brewing. The IPA was fantastic.

I think I'd get more excited about the shoes.

hatip: Javier

Allagash Hugh Malone

(photo from blogs.creativeloafing.com, I think)

It was on tap at Flying Saucer last night. I did not go. But it was tempting. They may still have some. I'll swing in after work for a peak.

WHAT A POST!