Now we are big fans of Auchentoshan, both their 12 year which Justice reviewed a while back, and their Three Wood. Here though we have the simpler offering. While it’s certainly not as great as it’s older siblings, it’s a more affordable price (and if you’re in NH with no goal to buy scotch it becomes affordable to the point where you can’t not buy it.)
Barrel-Aged Framinghammer: 2.5 – Sorry but this is just too mellow and sweet to be enjoyed. Jack’s Abby is known for hops but you wouldn’t think so here. It’s not pure sugar like some other barrel aged beers – but damn.
Google Shop Average: Barrel-Aged Framinghammer $8
Website: http://jacksabbybrewing.com/
Allagash House Beer: 7.0 – It has a nice amount of hops and flavor, but it’s still nicely drinkable. The real issue with this beer, is that this is purely made and sold only at the brewery, meant to be a beer that employees could end the day with a beer (which is why it’s lower AbV)
Google Shop Average: Allagash House Beer $60 for a 24 Pack
Website: http://www.allagash.com/
The last time we had a vodka from Holland it was well – not well received. This was most likely because it was gimmicky, it tasted and smelled awful, it was over-priced, and it was the definition of Eurotrash. The good news I bring today as a close to this year is that Dutchcraft is awesome. (But is not Minecraft)
Happy Christmas and Boxing Day. Because we do Wine Reviews live instead of in advance, there is no wine review this week. Enjoy your holidays!
Berkshire Brewing Company Holidale: 7.0 – The barleywine style makes this as rich as a porter without the middling flavor that most atypical porters have. It’s the kind of beer I can see myself drinking on Christmas eve watching the football game. Which is mostly likely what I am currently doing.
Google Shop Average: Berkshire Brewing Company Holidale $6
I decided for Christmas time I should get a nice bourbon to round out my usual fare. I’d seen 1792 around, but it wasn’t at some of the whiskey tastings I’ve visited. I will add though that I was not disappointed in my choice.
Lost Abbey Devotion Ale: 6.0 – It’s hoppy but it’s not a sharp hoppy taste, and I quite like it. Compared to what I see other beers of theirs going for, this is well worth it.
Google Shop Average: Lost Abbey Devotion Ale $9
Website: http://lostabbey.com/
