836. New Glarus Brewing – Smoke on the Porter
It’s been a weird day with New Years Day being on a Sunday this year. I’m getting things together to brew a Russian Imperial stout tomorrow. I got a 15 gallon used bourbon barrel and thought I’d age my Russian Imperial Stout in it. I got this beer at the New Glarus Brewery when my friend Steve and I roadtripped up there a few months ago. Location: Poured into a goblet style pint glass at my home in Bloomington, IL...
295. Stone Brewing – Smoked Porter Aged in Bourbon Barrels Draft
I’m still at the Stone Brewing event, as we finally get this beer here in Central Illinois. Â I’ve already had (this evening) their Double Bastard and the Sublimely Self Righteous Ale, and wanted to get something that might be a little more rare than these. Â When I sampled this, it had some really interesting flavors, so I capped off the evening with this one. Numbers: 6% ABV Appearance & Aroma: It was deep brown/black...
280. Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works – Bamberg Rauchbier Draft
I wasn’t really planning on having a fourth beer this evening, but it’s my wife’s birthday, and she wanted to have another.  So, how could I say no.  After the Torrent Black IPA, I thought I’d try another beer from the Brewmaster’s Selections.  I really, really enjoyed the Brauerei Heller Bamberg – Hecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen I had during my Oktoberfest Challenge, so I thought I’d give...
213. New Holland Brewing – Charkoota Rye Smoked Doppelbock Lager Draft
After our ABNormal Brewers steering meeting, I stopped at Medici for a quick drink to get a beer which would meet my goal toward my Oktoberfest Challenge, and get another punch on my Wednesday Warriors card. While I’m now only 2 Wednesdays away from becoming a Wednesday Warrior, I was not able to find a beer to meet my challenge for today. While I’m again bummed about falling short in my quest, I did enjoy stumbling...
204. Brauerei Heller Bamberg – Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen
I was at the liquor store scouring for Marzens and Pumpkin beers to meet my Oktoberfest Challenge when I came across this beer. I could hardley read much of the label, since it was primarily in German, but usually, when it comes to beer, that’s not a bad thing. The back label said, “Aecht Original Schlenkerla Maerzen Smokebeer, considered the classic example in its category, has been brewed for centuries in the baroque...
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