Well, we survived! It is now December 23rd and I hope that whilst y’all were enjoying your stashes of prime beverages that you left some for the new year. I know that I was having a hard time deciding what I wanted to indulge in out of my aging cellar. Sooo many choices, and what seemed to be impending doom. I decided that I would just crack open a DFH Pangaea. It proved to be a solid choice. The crystallized ginger added a very nice complexity to the ale. I’m glad that I had it, but I don’t believe that I’d get another.

Probably one of the best beers that I had in preparation of the Mayan prediction was the Stone Enjoy By. THAT was an excellent IPA. The closest to Pliny the Elder that I have found… since well Pliny the Elder. Pineapple, fresh hops, pungent aromas of sweet citrus. Overall amazing. Unfortunately… I only had one to enjoy. No sense in aging it either as it was best enjoyed fresh (Like Pliny).

What all beers did you have set aside for 12-21-12? What do you have lined up for Christmas?

I am trying to decide what I am going to be taking with me to drink during the bowl games, there are just so many excellent choices. Last night upon the recommendation of a customer of mine I picked up a Harpoon 100 Barrel Series Coffee Porter. I snagged the last pair of bottles that I could find at Specs, I figure one for enjoyment now, and one to be aged / shared with friends later.

Another excellent beer that I had this past week was the Real Ale Brewers Cut #2 Black Quad. Excellent, nice and malty, full bodied, and not overly sweet. I was very impressed, and I love most of Real Ales product line, but this just went above and beyond.

Merry Christmas y’all!