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Budweiser

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:27pm
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Product - BUD can July 2012
Brewed By: 
Budweiser Family
Self-Defined Style: 
American Lager
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

Taste Profile:

Fresh and subtle fruit notes, a delicate malt sweetness and balanced bitterness for a clean, snappy finish. Budweiser is a medium-bodied, flavorful, crisp and pure beer with blended layers of premium American and European hop aromas, brewed for the perfect balance of flavor and refreshment.

Ingredients/Brewing:

Best With: 
The carbonation of Budweiser and its clean, crisp taste make it an ideal pairing with pizza and pub food such as quesadillas, nachos, mozzarella sticks.
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Ayinger Braü Weisse

Submitted by craigh on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:27pm
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Product - Ayinger Brau Weisse
Brewed By: 
Ayinger
Self-Defined Style: 
Hefe-Weizen
Strength (ABV): 
5.1% ABV

Delicious lemon-scented wheat beer with yeast. This is an aristocratic beer with a champagne sparkle and a beautifully sustained head. Pale in color, tart in palate - a brut beer. Pale color, tart in palate, "brut" beer with a delicious, complex fruitiness of extra-dry champagne.

Best With: 
Weiss-wurst (veal sausage), pretzels, Dusseldorf mustard, mettwurst, vegetable pâté, crab Louis, sand dabs, fried smelts, Sunday brunch. Serve in tall vase-shaped weisse glass; a thin slice of lemon as garnish is a personal choice. Glass should accommodate 17-ounces.
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d'Achouffe Houblon Chouffe

Submitted by Father Hennepin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:27pm
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Brewed By: 
d'Achouffe
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Double IPA
Strength (ABV): 
9.0% ABV

Big white head. Cloudy (unfiltered, unpasteurized, bottle-conditioned). Intense hop aroma (use of Amarillo hops for dry-hopping). Malty sweetness in the background. Estery fruitiness clearly shines through signaling the arrival of something unusual. Strong, complex hops flavor. High but not outlandish, bitterness. Big clean malty body. Again, estery flowery-fruitiness provides an astonishing third dimension. Long, lingering bitterness beautifully balanced with malt sweetness, and a fruity dry finish.

Best With: 
The unusually pleasant hoppiness of this Belgian-style ale make it an ideal match for some spicier hearty fare such as beef chili, dry rubbed pork ribs, and heavily spiced Thai dishes.
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Einbecker Brauherren Pils

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:28pm
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Product - Einbecker Brauherren Pils
Brewed By: 
Einbecker
Self-Defined Style: 
German Pils
Strength (ABV): 
4.8% ABV
Best With: 
A great gold pilsner will always work with all seafood dishes, clear broth soups and tapas. This brew also lends itself nicely jambalaya, falafels, and certain Caribbean dishes. Don't forget a good pilsner will always work with bar foods especially brats.
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Goose Island Bourbon County Stout

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:19pm
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Product - Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
Brewed By: 
Goose Island
Self-Defined Style: 
Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout
Strength (ABV): 
13.0% ABV

"I really wanted to do something special for our 1000th batch at the original brewpub. Goose Island could have thrown a party. But we did something better. We brewed a beer. A really big batch of stout-so big, the malt was coming out of the top of the mash tun. After fermentation, we brought in some bourbon barrels that aged the stout. One hundred days later, Bourbon County Stout was born. A liquid as dark and dense as a black hole with thick foam the color of a bourbon barrel. The nose is an intense mix of charred oak, chocolate, vanilla, caramel and smoke.

Best With: 
This beer is best paired with a rich chocolate based desert, with a top quality cigar, or on its own as a digestif.
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Green Flash West Coast I.P.A.

Submitted by Green Flash Bre... on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:22pm
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Product - Green Flash West Coast IPA
Brewed By: 
Green Flash
Self-Defined Style: 
West Coast-Style India Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.0% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
95 IBU

This West Coast-Style India Pale Ale is extravagantly hopped, full flavored, medium bodied and copper colored. A menagerie of hops is combined throughout the brewing process to impart specific characteristics. Hops used include Simcoe for a unique fruitiness and grapefruit zest, Columbus for strong hop pungency, Centennial for pine and citrus notes, and Cascade for floral aroma.

Best With: 
Great with spicy Thai, Mexican, or Caribbean cuisine.
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La Rulles Triple

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:28pm
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Substyle - Belgian-Style Tripel
Brewed By: 
La Rulles
Self-Defined Style: 
Tripel
Strength (ABV): 
8.4% ABV
Best With: 
This brew can be easily enjoyed with many different foods. Any fine meat with thyme and garlic would mesh well with the sharp hop flavor and smooth malty finish. Any fish cooked with basil would be a natural choice.
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Lagunitas Censored Ale

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:19pm
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Product - Lagunitas Censored
Brewed By: 
Lagunitas
Self-Defined Style: 
Rich Copper Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.9% ABV

Medium bodied, lots of caramel malt. "This ale contains no actual copper but we're pretty literal... It looked coppery, so we lamely called it a copper ale. Lots'a nice caramel malt though..."

Best With: 
This clean copper ale can be used as a digestif or with game style meats like boar, veal or even a hearty steak. With its caramel notes this strong ale pairs with chocolates and sharp cheeses, as well as traditional bar foods. Affectionately known as "the Kronik," this California favorite is known to match best with a party and a good time.
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Moa Noir

Submitted by Moa Brewing Company on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:30pm
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Moa Noir 375ml
Brewed By: 
MOA
Self-Defined Style: 
Dark Lager
Strength (ABV): 
5.5% ABV

Description
Moa Noir is a traditionally brewed European style dark lager with an abundance of distinct aromas and flavours. Chocolate and richly roasted coffee beans dominate the senses with a full flavoured palate, giving Moa Noir a long smooth finish. A perfect beer for the changing of seasons.

Tasting Notes

Best With: 
• Lamb & rosemary Wellingtons with feijoa jelly • Rare wild venison with potatoes & red wine jus.
Awards: 
Silver – Brew NZ Awards
Bronze – Brew NZ Awards
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New Belgium Lips of Faith - La Folie

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:26pm
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Product - New Belgium La Folie
Brewed By: 
New Belgium
Self-Defined Style: 
Wood Aged Beer
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV

La Folie Wood-Aged Biere, is our original wood-conditioned beer, resting in French Oak barrels between one and three years before being hand bottled, numbered and corked for your enjoyment. Brewmaster, Peter Bouckaert, came to us from Rodenbach - home of the fabled sour red. Our La Folie emulates the spontaneous fermentation beers of Peter's beloved Flanders with sour apple notes, a dry effervescence, and earthy undertones.

Best With: 
This sour brown ale, with hints of cherry and other tree fruit, I would pair with a bitter and acidic dish to start. For a starter course, I would pair this with a grilled radicchio salad (grilled treviso radicchio, blue cheese crumbles, dried cherries, toasted walnuts, and a balsamic vinaigrette). Many times, when acid is paired with acid, the result is sweet. The tang and richness of the cheese, along with the bitterness of the greens, with the acidity of the vinegar make this a complementary pairing. For a main course, you can go with either a rich fish with a cream based lemony sauce (pan roasted halibut with a lemon cream sauce) or with a red meat (braised lamb shank with red wine reduction over fingerling potatoes). The idea is to pair the fat of the sauce (or the meat) with the acidity of the beer...it will cut right through it. Think rich sides also. In this case, the richness of the fingerlings, compared to other potatoes is a must. For dessert, again, think rich and indulgence. Something mouth coating. Try a semifredo (a semi-frozen Italian dessert made with one part meringue and one part whipped cream) flavored with bing cherries. This is one versatile beer. - Melissa Newell, Owner of Terroir Restaurant
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Ommegang Rare Vos

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:20pm
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Product - Ommegang Rare VOS 2012
Brewed By: 
Ommegang
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian-style Amber Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.5% ABV

Smooth and mellow with subtle caramel and citrus flavors. Serve cold.

Best With: 
Pairs fantastically with barbecue and pub foods. Pizza and mussels.
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Oskar Blues Old Chub

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:20pm
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Product - Oskar Blues Old Chub
Brewed By: 
Oskar Blues
Self-Defined Style: 
Scottish Style Ale
Strength (ABV): 
8.0% ABV
Best With: 
This chewy Scotch ale pairs beautifully with smoked or grilled meats, particularly gamey meats such as rabbit or venison.
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Regenboog Wostyntje

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:29pm
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Product - Regenboog Wostyntje
Brewed By: 
Regenboog
Self-Defined Style: 
Mustard Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.0% ABV

Unique bitter finish from the use of "Torhouts" mustard seeds. One of the world's truly unique beer styles.

Best With: 
Try with salmon steaks, grilled sardines, Thai food, gamy sausages, steaks and barbeque.
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Reissdorf Koelsch

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:29pm
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Product - Reissdorf Koelsch
Brewed By: 
Reissdorf
Self-Defined Style: 
Köelsch
Strength (ABV): 
4.8% ABV

Very light color, slightly malty, fairly soft palate, dry finish. The Kölsch is fermented with an ale yeast, but matured at cooler "lagering" temperatures to produce an ale's fruity complexity with a lager's crispness.

Best With: 
This extremely drinkable Kölsch is great with just about everything from Caesar salad to dim sum to all seafood to tapas. Let's not forget about bar foods especially brats!
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Rogue Shakespeare Stout

Submitted by sebuhler@gmail.com on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:20pm
Product - Rogue Shakespeare
Brewed By: 
Rogue
Self-Defined Style: 
Stout
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV

Stout was first introduced by Guinness in Ireland as "Extra Stout" (a stronger version of their Porter). Later, the stronger Imperial and Double Stouts emerged. Sweet, Milk, and Oatmeal Stouts are English adaptations with less alcohol and less bitter then the dry Irish Stouts. Victorian England recognized Oatmeal Stouts nutritional value and it is traditionally the drink of choice for nursing mothers and athletes. Rogue's Shakespeare Stout is ebony in color, a rich creamy head and a mellow chocolate aftertaste.

Best With: 
Rogue's Shakespeare Stout is equally at home with oysters as it is with a homemade pizza and freshly tossed green salad (or as a float over ice cream).
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Scaldis Prestige

Submitted by cyrano on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:29pm
Product - Scaldis Prestige
Brewed By: 
Scaldis
Self-Defined Style: 
Wood Aged Belgian Strong Ale
Strength (ABV): 
13.0% ABV

An incredibly complex, balanced and satisfying beer. Triple-fermented, the last time in French oak for at least 6-months (every batch differs according to its rate of maturation). Deep caramel malt notes blend perfectly with the vanilla and tannin of the oak and are heightened and accentuated by the 13% ABV. We have never tasted a better marriage of wood and beer. The finest new beer from Belgium in a decade. Only 3000 bottles allocated to the U.S.

Best With: 
Fish, lamb, or sausage (especially when cooked with rosemary) have flavors that this beer loves to wrap itself around.
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Schlenkerla Maerzen

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:29pm
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Product - Schlenkerla Marzen
Brewed By: 
Schlenkerla
Self-Defined Style: 
Smokebeer
Strength (ABV): 
5.4% ABV

Excellent balance of sweet malt and smoke. Smoke replaces hops as the dominant malt balance. Keeps the sausage taste as you go. Fruit in the middle. Much more quaffable than expected.

Best With: 
This rauchbier is the perfect compliment to the Bamberg Onion, a delicacy created by the brewery owners' family generations ago and still served at the Schlenkerla Tavern in Bamberg. The Bamberg Onion is stuffed with a ground meat filling and slowly roasted.
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Sinebrychoff Porter

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:29pm
Product - Sinebrychoff Porter
Brewed By: 
Sinebrychoff
Self-Defined Style: 
Baltic Porter
Strength (ABV): 
7.2% ABV

Smooth and oily, full of flavor, complex mix of bitter roastiness, fruitiness and a definite zip of hops. This Baltic Porter is spectacular new, but ages exceptionally well. A seasoned beer geek would be delighted to find a bottle over ten years old. It is an intense Baltic style porter, very much in the Imperial Style that Empress Katharina of Russia loved so much. She decreed that "all her soldiers" had to be supplied with it [18th century].

Best With: 
This rich Baltic porter is a great accompaniment to a wide array of Mexican dishes, burgers, steaks, sausages, ham, smoky flavors and chocolate desserts.
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Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:21pm
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Product - Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Brewed By: 
Sierra Nevada
Self-Defined Style: 
American Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.6% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
38 IBU

Our most popular beer, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, is a delightful interpretation of a classic style. It has a deep amber color and an exceptionally full-bodied, complex character. Generous quantities of premium Cascade hops give the Pale Ale its fragrant bouquet and spicy flavor.

Best With: 
While we think Pale Ale tastes great with everything, its assertive hop flavor goes especially well with spicy cuisine, since its clean flavors counterbalance the richness of many hot dishes. It also goes well with starters and salads, its spicy complexity stimulating both appetites and conversation.
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Sixpoint Righteous Rye

Submitted by Shane.C.Welch on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:21pm
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Sixpoint Righteous Ale
Brewed By: 
Sixpoint
Self-Defined Style: 
Rye-PA
Strength (ABV): 
6.5% ABV

This beer uses a proportion of rye in the mash which lends an unmistakable sharp and distinct flavor. Seasoned with pungent American hops, this beer is our designated "beer drinkers" beer.

Best With: 
Sausages, bratwurst, braised meats, sharp cheeses
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Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:21pm
Product - Smuttynose Old Brown Dog
Brewed By: 
Smuttynose
Self-Defined Style: 
American Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.9% ABV
Color (SRM): 
30º L
Bitterness (IBU): 
15 IBU

Old Brown Dog has been cited as a classic example of the "American Brown Ale" style of beer. Compared to a typical English Brown Ale, Old Brown Dog is fuller-bodied and more strongly hopped.

Best With: 
This brown ale works exceptionally well with steak, cured meats, barbecue, game and cheese.
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St. Bernardus Witbier

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:29pm
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Product - St Bernardus Wit
Brewed By: 
St. Bernardus
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Wheat Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.5% ABV

St. Bernardus Witbier from Brouwerij St. Bernard is a traditional Belgian white beer developed and brewed in collaboration with the legendary Master Brewer Pierre Celis. This ale is very pale (whitish-yellow color) and quite hazy. The head is white and dense. In aroma, it has a wheaty, apple-like, tartness; herbal-spicy notes with coriander and orangey fruitiness and honeyish sweetness.

Best With: 
This Belgian-style wheat beer works well on its own as an aperitif, but also pairs well with lighter fare such as salads with a citrus dressing. It can work surprisingly well with omelets made with apples and goat cheese. Some people enjoy this beer with a slice of orange as a garnish.
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Stone Smoked Porter

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:21pm
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Product - Stone Smoked Porter
Brewed By: 
Stone Brewing Co.
Self-Defined Style: 
Smoked Porter
Strength (ABV): 
5.9% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
53 IBU

So you think you don't like dark beer? Prepare to believe. This is no ordinary porter. And if you are already among the enlightened who appreciate a fine ebony-hued ale, we think you will find Stone Smoked Porter to be a poignant addition to your repertoire. This beer pours a gorgeous deep mahogany crowned by a creamy head. Dark, smooth and complex, with rich chocolate and coffee flavors balanced by a subtle smokiness, this brew is equally delicious with meats or fine chocolates.

Best With: 
This hearty porter is a great accompaniment to a wide array of Mexican dishes, burgers, steaks, sausages, ham, smoky flavors and chocolate desserts.
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Troegs Nugget Nectar

Submitted by oneraindog on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:22pm
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Product - Troegs Nugget Nectar
Brewed By: 
Tröegs
Self-Defined Style: 
Imperial Amber Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.5% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
93 IBU

Squeeze those hops for all they're worth and prepare to pucker up: Nugget Nectar Ale, will take hopheads to nirvana with a heady collection of Nugget, Warrior and Tomahawk hops. Starting with the same base ingredients of our flagship HopBack Amber Ale, Nugget Nectar intensifies the malt and hop flavors to create an explosive hop experience.

Best With: 
This IPA's generous hop character makes it an ideal pairing with spicy foods such as barbecue, dry-rubbed ribs, or ethnic cuisine such as curry based Indian food, wasabi based Japanese dishes, or spicy Thai entrees.
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Victory Prima Pils

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:22pm
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Product - Victory Prima Pils
Brewed By: 
Victory
Self-Defined Style: 
German Pilsner
Strength (ABV): 
5.3% ABV

Heaps of hops give this pale lager a bracing, herbal bite over layers of soft and smooth malt flavor. This refreshing combination of tastes makes Prima a classy quencher in the tradition of the great pilsners of Europe. Dry and delightful, this is an elegant beer.

Best With: 
A great gold pilsner will always work with all seafood dishes, brothy soups, tapas, and just about anything off the backyard grill. This brew also lends itself nicely jambalaya, falafels, and certain Caribbean dishes. Fried pub fare is also a fine accompaniment to German pilsener.
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Harviestoun Ola Dubh

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:30pm
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Product - Harviestoun Ola Dubh
Brewed By: 
Harviestoun
Self-Defined Style: 
Old ale matured in Highland Park Whiskey barrels
Strength (ABV): 
8.0% ABV

Ola Dubh (or ‘Black Oil’) is a collaboration between Harviestoun Brewery and Highland Park, Distiller of the Year*. It is based on Harviestoun’s award-winning Old Engine Oil. With more than a stylistic nod to the classic Imperial Porters (and Stouts) of the nineteenth century, this deliciously rich, dark, 8% a.b.v. beer is the first ale to be aged in malt whisky casks from a named distillery and, with traceable casks and numbered bottles, the rst with genuine provenance.

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Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:28pm
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Substyle - Special Bitter Or Best Bitter
Brewed By: 
Harviestoun
Self-Defined Style: 
Bitter
Strength (ABV): 
4.2% ABV

Harviestoun's Bitter & Twisted is a sharp, blond beer with a superb fresh hop profile. Hersbrucker, giving a hint of honey and the tang of grapefruit: Challenger, giving a spicy fruitiness like the "twist" of a lemon and finished with a pinch of Styrian. Very moreish but at 4.2 % ABV, it's OK to indulge!

Best With: 
This clean bitter can be used as a digestif or with game style meats like boar, veal or even a hearty steak. With its caramel notes this strong ale pairs with chocolates and sharp cheeses, as well as traditional bar foods.
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Domaine Dupont E. Dupont Pome

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:27pm
Substyle - Hard Apple Cider
Brewed By: 
Domaine Dupont
Self-Defined Style: 
Aged Pommeau
Strength (ABV): 
18.0% ABV

E. Dupont POME 1996 is a very special blend of E. Dupont's unfermented apple juice and his one year old Calvados . This blend was filled into 5 year old empty calvados casks in 1996 the tannins of which were still at work. It has been aging in these wooden barrels ever since....

Best With: 
This pommeau is excellent on its own as a digestif.
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Dansk Mjød Viking Blod

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:27pm
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Brewed By: 
Dansk Mjød
Self-Defined Style: 
Mead with Hibiscus
Strength (ABV): 
19.0% ABV

This artisan metheglin-style Danish mead is made with hibiscus & hops, which give it a soft, citrus-like flavor and very floral aroma. Its finish is hoppy-dry, spicy, and very warming.

Our products are brewed based on a recipe from about 1700 and the ingredients are pure and 100% natural - guaranteed free from additives of any kind. Honey is the major and most important item in the recipe.

Best With: 
Excellent with berries and ice cream, honey glazed ribs, pork tenderloin, grilled poultry, honey bbq wings, and grilled fish.
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Busch Light

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:27pm
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Product - Busch Light (2011)
Brewed By: 
Busch Family
Self-Defined Style: 
American Light Lager
Strength (ABV): 
4.1% ABV

Beer Category/Styles:

Value – American-style lager and American-style light lager.

Taste Profiles:

Busch offers a refreshingly smooth taste. Busch Light offers a light, balanced flavor, with fewer calories. Both beers have a pleasant hop aroma and a smooth, slightly sweet finish.

Ingredients/Brewing:

Best With: 
The carbonation of Busch Light and its clean taste make it an ideal pairing with pizza and pub food such as quesadillas, nachos, mozzarella sticks.
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Bitburger Pilsner

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:27pm
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Product - Bitburger
Brewed By: 
Bitburger
Self-Defined Style: 
Pilsner
Strength (ABV): 
4.8% ABV

Germany's best selling draught beer. Balanced taste of freshness and distinctive but crisp hop character.

Best With: 
A great gold pilsner will always work with all seafood dishes, clear broth soups and tapas. This brew also lends itself nicely jambalaya, falafels, and certain Caribbean dishes. Don't forget a good pilsner will always work with bar foods especially brats.
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BFM La Dragonne

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:27pm
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Product - Bfm La Dragonne
Brewed By: 
BFM
Self-Defined Style: 
Hot Winter Specialty
Strength (ABV): 
4.0% ABV
Color (SRM): 
38º L

Designed to be served hot as a true "winter warmer." Very dark in color with no head or carbonation. Spicy with cinnamon, cloves and notes of gingerbread. Warming with a slight vinous note and a lasting flavor of cinnamon and cloves.

Serving Instructions:

1. Open the bottle of La Dragonne

2. Heat a bain-marie (Water bath) up to 140 degrees F

3. Place the open La Dragonne in the water bath

4. Carefully pour the hot La Dragonne.

5. Caution: Make sure that the beer has slightly cooled before consuming.

Best With: 
This beer is outstanding served hot as a digestif.
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Allagash Grand Cru

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:18pm
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Product - Allagash Grand Cru 750
Brewed By: 
Allagash
Self-Defined Style: 
Spiced Winter Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.2% ABV

Grand Cru is brewed with a touch of peated malt and spiced with coriander, sweet orange peel and a hint of anise. It is deep golden in color, full bodied and has hints of smoke and licorice in the taste and aroma. The malty, warming finish is perfect for colder weather.

Best With: 
Allagash Grand Cru is rich enough to pair with creamy cheeses and chocolate desserts. It can also be enjoyed as a digestif.