Editor’s Note: I miss writing, I really do. Well, I have been writing plenty as of late, but I miss writing for the sake of writing and not because a professor wants me to do a research paper on enterprise architecture. The truth is I’m just plain worn out these days. I have several half written posts and another list of things that I’ve been meaning to write about, but I haven’t been able to focus on the things I like much. School is over for good in 9 days; lets hope the writing bug comes back after a bit of r&r.
In lieu of actually writing something that requires thought, I wanted to jot down some notes about the beers I’ve had over the last few months. I’ve been keeping tabs in my phone, mostly so I can compile my beer list at some point. This ain’t gonna be pretty, but it’ll serve its purpose.
- Ayinger Brau Weisse – a great, crisp wheat that is very drinkable
- Brasserie DuPont Biere de Miel – my first saison ale and I liked it, I’m a sucker for honey
- Dogfish Head Black & Blue – fairly fruity, but not in a bad way, not great but I dig the blueberry thing
- Dogfish Head Festina Peche – absolutely disgusting, smells like vomit
- Dogfish Head Fort – pretty wicked, 18% ABV is extremely noticeable ’cause it’s like drinking liquor, good once but I can’t say I’d buy again
- Dogfish Head Midas Touch – very complex, definitely has a honey and saffron tinge to it, good every once in awhile
- Dogfish Head Pangaea – this beer seems more like a gimmick than anything, it’s not bad but pours very flat and the ginger is very obvious
- Dogfish Head Punkin – a solid pumpkin ale, but I tend to think the category is a bit overrated
- Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer – all I really remember is raisin because I had a buzz when I drank it (3 months ago)
- Leffe Blonde – Belgians are good, but they still can’t make me drink pale ales, hops and I do not get along
- Southampton Double White – a pretty typical witbier, but it’s too dry for my taste, much better to be had
- Tripel Karmeliet – floral, slightly spicy and plain fantastic
I haven't had any of those. If I was to have one, what would it have to be?
That's a very personal choice that also depends on what you're in the mood for… so it's hard to say. The first and the last on the list are the best, in my opinion, but both are golden/yellow brews. I am most partial to tripels and Tripel Karmeliet is an excellent example of one.
i'll try the ayinger… not big on tripels.