Recent content by Pecan

My absolute favorite, the correct answer, and the king of beer foods to me..... Schnitzel! Rahm schnitzel, wiener schnitzel, schnitzel schnitzel schnitzel. So delicious. In addition, I almost always start this meal off with a soft, warm pretzel and beer-cheese dip and eat the schnitzel with...

Honestly, I can enjoy any beer under the right circumstances. The right circumstances for BMC in my opinion is when it is free or when I'm playing drinking games. Drinking games with a nice RIS are.... interesting. What it really comes down to though is that I will NEVER drink a BMC with an...

In no particular order: 1. Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen 2. Three Floyds' Robert the Bruce 3. Rochefort 10 That being said, I'm still trying to get my hands on a Westvleteren 12....

From what I've read, Abt stands for Abbot and is referencing a system of naming beers based on the ecclesiastical title system. Following the trend, you can find the St. Bernardus beers of lower ABV named Pater 6 and Prior 8. These also reference the aforementioned ecclesiastical title...

Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren would be a great destination!

Most expensive single trip for beer: ~$450 -2 Utopias -1 The Abyss -1 Rochefort 6 -2 Rochefort 10 -2 Stone Levitation -1 Rogue Imperial Stout -6 Stone IPA -2 Chimay blue Almost snagged the Chimay Grand Reserve Magnum, but figured I had spent enough for 1 day.

From what I have heard, Utopias keeps very well after initially breaking the seal. Don't know from personal experience, still holding out for a special occasion... I almost convinced myself to consider the arrival of my promotion glasses such an occasion, but held out. The glasses are pretty...

Thanks for the suggestions! Looks like a trip to my retailer this weekend... I'm excited, but I think its going to depress my wallet.

My recent reintroduction to brewing has reminded me of just how much I love beer. After starting to chill a few bottles of my recently ready Scottish ale, I decided to take a trip to my local retailer and pick up some more brewing inspiration. While I was there, I started to consider...

I grew up in Indiana and unfortunately never visited TF, but am already planning a trip home to see family (read: attend Dark Lord Day 2010). I'm not sure why I never visited seeing as Robert the Bruce is by far my favorite beer and has been wearing that crown for years. The only craft brewery...

I bought 2 of the last 3 bottles at AJ's about 2 weeks ago. I got them at retail price and haven't treated myself to anything lately (still living like a college kid), but decided I would hold out on cracking the first one open until a special occasion. If you do find bottles, try to pick the...