Beers In The Hall: February 2012

Boulevard Harvest Dance Wheat Wine 9.1%ABV
Boulevard Brewing Co. Kansas City Missouri
A: Pours a bright orange color with a lofty white head.
S: Wheat, bready malts, fruity (both citrus and tropical) with a light spicy and earthy hop finish
T: Citrus hops, then wheat bread, spice and belgian yeast (banana, pepper, clove) and a little brown sugar sweetness and tropical fruitiness to finish.
M: Medium to Full bodied with moderate carbonation.
D: Very drinkable, yet still a great Euclid Hall food beer because of its high alcohol at 9.1%ABV
Pairings: Great with out sausages, chicken sandwich, fishwich, cauliflower salad, veal schnitzel, mussels, etc...

Dry Dock Double IPA 9%ABV
Dry Dock Brewing Co, Aurora, Colorado
A: Pours a slightly hazy bright orange copper color with a lofty sticky white head.
S: Lots of caramel and citrus. There is a medley of 7 different hops in this beauty.
T: Great early hop bitterness followed by smooth malt middle with toffee, and citrus. Finishes with a lingering citrusy and resiny pine hop bitterness.
M: Medium bodied, moderate carbonation
D: Very drinkable, but great with food.
Pairings: Brat burger, sausages, bone marrow, blue cheese, Chicken Schnitzel Sando, Spaztle, cauliflower salad.

Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA 7.5%ABV
Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Paso Robles, CA
A: Brilliant tangerine orange, with gorgeous clarity and a pearl white head.
S: pine, citrus,tropical fruit, clove and roasted barley.
T: Big punch of bitter citrus up front, followed by tropical fruits and caramel malts. Finishes with a herbal yet resiny hoppiness.
M: med to medium light in body, with adequate carbonation and a dry finish.
D: Very drinkable, great with food.
Pairings: Fishwich, salmon, Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich, Chicken/Quail and Waffles

Avery Reverend Belgian Style Quad 10%ABV
Avery Brewing Co, Boulder, CO
A: Pours a clear, deep rosy colored amber body with a full cap of white foam.
S: Caramel malts, belgian candi sugar with slight fruity character of figs and bananas.
T: Rich carmel and malt, dark dried fruits like figs, raisins, and prunes. Only traces of Belgian flavors and lightly noticeable alcohol.
M: Medium -full mouthfeel with adequate carbonation and a seductively smooth finish.
D: Again, great alone, great with food.
Pairings: OYSTER PO"BOY all day, It will also pair nicely with sausages, brat burger, spatzle, sprout casserole, and waffle ice cream sandwich.

Crabtree Berliner Weiss 4.3% ABV
Crabtree Brewing Co. Greely, CO
A: Pours a slightly hazy straw color with a fizzy head and little retention.
S: Lemon tartness with granny smith apples and and a delicate grainy and wheaty backbone. There is a slight earthy funk that adds another great layer to this delicate yet complex weissbier.
T: Mild lemon and green apple tartness, mild grassy/ straw like graininess.
M: Light- med bodied, bright crisp carbonation with a dry finish.
D: Very drinkable, but great with...
Pairings: Oysters, mussels, fishwich, sausages, chicken sandwich, veal schintzel, spaztle, sprouts, lemon buckle

Left Hand 2009 Oak Aged Wake UP Dead Imperial Stout 10.2%
A: Pours a rich dark brown with a dark khaki head.
S: Aromas of bourbon, oak, vanilla, dark roasted malts, dark chocolate.
T: RIch, dark malts, unseasoned espresso, molasses, and dark chocolate.
M: Rich and full
D:
Pairings: This beer is going to be a bit to pair with most of the food, but paired carefully, this could be a great match with Tri Tip, Sausages, Grilled Cheese, Quail and waffles.

Left Hand 2009 St. Vrain Belgian Style Triple 9%ABV
Left Hand Brewing Co. Longmont, CO
A: Pours a light golden color with fluffy off white head.
S: Biscuity, citrus and bananas, belgian candi sugar,
T: Malt, pepper, candi sugar and banana and citrusy notes.
M: Med- full bodied with light carbonation and a mildly sweet finish.
Pairings: Mussels, po'boy, sausages, chicken sandwich, fishwich, waffle and ice cream sandwich.