Absomphe Report post Posted March 31, 2012 Val Dieu Grand Cru. Belgian strong, dark ale redolent of honey, cherries, plums raisins, bananas, cloves, wildflowers, and figs. The carbonation is extremely soft, the body is absurdly creamy, and the balance is impeccable. If the overall flavor profile were a tad less sweet, it would be up there with St. Bernardus Abt 12, but the stuff is pretty damned good, in its own right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwun Report post Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) After finding out that Redwun has been buying "Ridge" here in Ct. I found some while out shopping. Pretty good stuff and definitely benefits from a little sugar, in my opinion of course. Also available on Ct shelves are Pacifique,VP,St George,Mansinthe,& Duplais.(guess we don't have it so bad)Double check the label when buying Duplais,as I've seen both 60% & 68% versions here. I also just saw a couple bottles of Mata Hari today. If anyone's interested,send me a private message & I'll disclose the location. Edited April 1, 2012 by redwun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted April 1, 2012 Pacifique. Good stuff Manard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcbphd Report post Posted April 1, 2012 What am I not drinking on my birthday eve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted April 1, 2012 VC Cheap. Locally available. Tasty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fingerpickinblue Report post Posted April 1, 2012 ...Double check the label when buying Duplais, as I've seen both 60% & 68% versions here. You've run across a remaining bottle of Duplias Blanche (the 60% version). I'd snap it up since I believe that Tempus Fugit no longer imports it. It's yummy stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambear Report post Posted April 1, 2012 What am I not drinking on my birthday eve? Drink! Drink! Drink! Drink! Ridge Verte. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcbphd Report post Posted April 1, 2012 Yes ma'am! Plus, Rock Chalk Jayhawk, KU!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeRoy Report post Posted April 1, 2012 A little cheap red wine this evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted April 1, 2012 Arsenic and Old Lace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwun Report post Posted April 1, 2012 ...Double check the label when buying Duplais, as I've seen both 60% & 68% versions here. You've run across a remaining bottle of Duplias Blanche (the 60% version). I'd snap it up since I believe that Tempus Fugit no longer imports it. It's yummy stuff. Thanks,I didn't notice that.The labels looked so similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwun Report post Posted April 1, 2012 ...Double check the label when buying Duplais, as I've seen both 60% & 68% versions here. You've run across a remaining bottle of Duplias Blanche (the 60% version). I'd snap it up since I believe that Tempus Fugit no longer imports it. It's yummy stuff. Thanks,I didn't notice that.The labels looked so similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MASTERPC Report post Posted April 1, 2012 Gin and tonics last night at the hotel. Now it's Sunday and the weekend already feels done. Almost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) A shot glass of Dwojniak Maliniak Polish raspberry mead aged for six years in oak and another four in its crock. Very luxurious and mouth feel and flavor. On the sweet side, for sure, but not overly so, with evident vanilla and oak, and just the right level of raspberry coming through at the finish. Expensive at $40 a pop, but definitely worth it. Onward to that patiently waiting bottle of 2009 Old Stock Bourbon Barrel Aged Ale. Edited April 1, 2012 by Absomphe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crow Report post Posted April 1, 2012 Obsello, then LCB. Will have number three while watching Mad Men tonight... hmmm, maybe Soixante-cinq. That bitch is powerful strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Some Crescent City inspired concoction brewed, distilled, and brewed again, near another big muddy river on the ANW. The aging has worked wonders. I need to open my new bottle and let it age for later on. This is well made stuff by a cat that knows absinthe rather well, I'd say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Old Stock (not barrel aged). The bourbon adds to the complexity of the brew, but this standard edition allows the smoke, rum-raisin, caramel, toffee, plum, leather, tobacco, figs, canned brown bread, dates, and even a touch of banana and clove come through more emphatically, so it's almost as terrific. One of the few genuine American interpretaions of the classic English Old Ale, and I'd pick it over a young Thomas Hardy's almost every time. Edited April 2, 2012 by Absomphe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwun Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Hmmmm...Thomas Hardy's. Been a long time since I've had that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crow Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Been a long time since I've read that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Hmmmm...Thomas Hardy's. Been a long time since I've had that! Same here. I haven't noticed it on the shelves in my neck of the woods for quite some time, either. Besides Old Stock, the closest we get to an Old Ale is Samuel Smith Stingo which is delicious, but a shade on the "weak" side, at 8-9% abv, with flavors more on the red fruit side, (as opposed to brown), and less rich and robust than the other two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob fritz Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Whiskey Sour, local honey instead of sugar. Sore throat, but right now I feel fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwun Report post Posted April 2, 2012 I had a little stash of T. Hardy's some years ago w/grand plans of waiting 15+ yrs.You can guess how well that went. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Why, yes. Yes, I can. Why is that, you may wonder. Onacuz I did the same damned lame-arsed thing in 1986! I keep hearing about these disciplined folks who can actually put away a stash of eminently age-able xit, and actually age it. Makes me feel like I'm from a parallel universe, it does. Edited April 2, 2012 by Absomphe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MASTERPC Report post Posted April 3, 2012 Whiskey Sour, local honey instead of sugar. Sore throat, but right now I feel fine. I beat a cold last week as I had a sore throat and an eminent cold on the horizon. Airborne worked for me, lest yours might be from allergies or screaming or similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted April 3, 2012 MoL Good. Very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedonmonkey Report post Posted April 3, 2012 Having a glass of wine before/with some Quinoa pasta with alfredo sauce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted April 3, 2012 Cheap red wine. It's pretty tasty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted April 3, 2012 Can't beat Two Buck Chuck for the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedonmonkey Report post Posted April 3, 2012 I'm not drinking cheap wine. Wine, yes. Cheap wine, no.....so not worth the pain in my stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
