Thanksgiving Again, notes from the Rogue.

Central Delaware gathering, 11/26/2020. Bit more inland, but the scent of brine is still in the air. 

   Finally, after a four year hiatus, got our families together again. Turkey, stuffin', whipped taters and gravy, mac 'n cheese, cranberry and brussels sprouts dressing, cranberry relish, pimento cheese, lemon meringue pie, and strawberry ice-cream pie. AND...Beer! The start to our family's holiday season, Eastern Sho' style.                                                                                      

Merry Monkey, Victory Brewing's

10% ABV Belgian Strong Ale

with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg,

cranberry, and orange peel in 

both scent and taste. Pilsner malts

and moderate honey sweetness

on the back end. Copper pour with

a less than finger thick, white

 head. Smooth, slightly bitter finish

(35 IBUs) made for a nice holiday

brew. Rated a B+.

Frederick, MD's Flying Dog brewed

up the perfect named compliment to 

our  little get-together. Family Drama, 

an Imperial Pilsner that poured a rich

gold with a finger thick, white, fluffy

head. Packed a punch at 8.4%...they

called it imperial for a reason. Like most

pilsners, the aroma had some pepper, 

and grassy grains. At 35 IBUs, the taste

featured spicy, floral hops, and the pilsner

malts and graininess, and was a little

boozy. Could have used a little more of 

the hoppiness to offset the grains and

booze. Gave it a B-/C+ rating.

 

"Thanksgiving is all about getting your entire dysfunctional family under the
same roof and hoping the police don't get called."  -Anonymous
Proof it can be done!