The Real TNL Pub 2009

It's really easy to drink too many Golden Monkeys.

Recent beer roundup

Rogue Chipotle Ale - Very interesting. I like the pepper in the finish.
Wells Banana Bread Beer - I liked it a lot but it's mostly good for the novelty. Girls would really like it. Kind of artificial though, and by the end of the bottle I was done.
Avery Brewing, The Beast - This is like a kitchen sink beer. They threw everything in and the result is intense. It has a very heavy sweetness, like molasses with tons of fuit. If anything it's over done. My first reaction was " wow, weird beer". GF thought it was gross, but I was intrigued. 15% alcohol. This beer drinks you.
Mikkeller, Beer Geek Breakfast - This is an oatmeal coffee stout. I thought it was awesome. One of my recent favorites.
The Bruery, Two Turtle Doves - This is a holiday beer made with cocao nibs and roasted pecans. It doesn't have the spice most holiday brews have. If it wasn't labeled a holiday beer I wouldn't have guessed it. This is not a bad thing. It's a really great beer with tons of rich chocolaty flavor. It's nice and thick too. It feels right.
Reaper Ale, Mortality Stout - One of the worst beers I've ever had. Tastes like vomit. Must have been skunked? I've never had a seemingly quality beer go this bad though...

Tried some Southern Tier "Krampus" last night, very tasty! A counter-holiday beer.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by wiki

Krampus is a mythical creature who accompanies Saint Nicholas in various regions of the world during the Christmas season. The word Krampus originates from the Old High German word for claw (Krampen). In the Alpine regions, Krampus is represented by a demon-like creature accompanying Saint Nicholas. Krampus acts in conjunction with Saint Nicholas; the latter gives gifts to good children, while the Krampus gives warnings and punishments to the bad children. Traditionally, young men dress up as the Krampus in the first two weeks of December, particularly in the evening of December 5, and roam the streets frightening children and women with rusty chains and bells. In some rural areas the tradition also includes birching by Krampus, especially of young females.

Modern Krampus costumes consist of Larve (wooden masks), sheep's skin, and horns. Considerable effort goes into the manufacture of the hand-crafted masks, and many younger adults in rural communities compete in the Krampus events.

In Oberstdorf, in the southwestern alpine part of Bavaria, the tradition of der Wilde Mann ("the wild man") is kept alive. He is like Krampus (except the horns), is dressed in fur, and frightens children (and adults) with rusty chains and bells, but is not an assistant of Saint Nicholas.

---

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Rhydant

http://www.victorybeer.com/golden_monkey.aspx
Victory Brewing's Golden Monkey Belgian. God. Damn.

Smooth, not too much of a kick like typical strong Belgians. I only wish they still had this on tap at the pub. :(

---

That sounds really freakin good. I need to find some of that.

It is good go get a pack and drink the whole thing. DO IT.

*dashes away*

third or fourthed on the Golden Monkey

The liquor store just got in their shipment of Ten Fidy. I was so tempted to load up on it, but $13 per 4-pack makes my wallet cry.

Good times my friend

You betcha. One of the many highlights of St. Patty's for sure.