As Rob mentioned there are lots of opportunities to sample beer between our monthly gatherings. On December 2nd I went to the Holiday Ale Festival with my friend Matt H. Most all of the offerings at the event were considered a Strong Ale. Really that means they are all a high alcohol content because there are plenty of styles and flavors to enjoy.
Here are the ones I enjoyed most:
BourbonEzer - Bridgeport (Ebonezer in a bourbon barrel....yum)
Faceplant - Bayern Brewing in Missoula Montana (Doppel Weizen)
Oaked St Nick - Block 15 in Corvallis
Drunkel - Seven Brides Brewing in Silverton. This one surprised me because is was listed with a very high IBU rating. With lots of flavor and a smooth finish...I ended up drinking a pint.
Here are a couple to avoid:
Jim 2008 - Hair of the Dog. The guy told me it is a "blended beer". I'm not sure what they blended but a taster was almost too much.
Sled Crasher - Collaborator. I liked the name but the flavor is not for me.
Enjoy a pint of Holiday Ale and have a merry Christmas!
Todd
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