Victory Prima Pils

$19.99/12pk varietay victory pack from FD

pilsner, 5.3% abv

this is good; refreshing and good carbonation. had in winter, which was a bad time for it, but can definitely see this being great in af ew month.s

Victory HopDevil Ale

IPA 6.7% abv

19.99/12pk varietay victory pack from FD

it's ok. a little hop-bombastic. all victory beers have been a bit of "too much" unidirectional for me.

Victory Golden Monkey Ale

$19.99/12pk of victory variety

Tripel, 9.5% abv

just wasn't feeling this. also, victory has about the worst bottle art int he entire world. awful.

something off about the taste. slightly medicinal. not fond of tripels right now, and this one isn't a good example either.

Anchor Steam Beer

12.99/6pk @ FD, had @ movie night (fish called wanda, ghostbusters)

fantastic! unique, super tasty.

Harpoon Brown Session Ale

part of $18.99 12pkc wintry mix, 4.3% abv

actually goes really well w/enoki in oyster sauce. nom

not bad, needs to be quite warm. wonderful malty taste without being too heavy.

Harpoon Winter Warmer

seasonal

$18.99 in 12pk wintry mix

what the hell? its like a gingerbread man walked into a crappy spice factory and got mauled to pieces. it borders on completely undrinkable. also - pumpkin overtones. wrong.

Harpoon IPA

$18.99 in 12pk wintry mix

 

hoptastic, but very clean and crisp. superb with raw salmon. one of my favorite IPAs

Allagash White

$11.99/25oz bottle @ deli (also had on tap in cambridge)

5.2% abv witbier

absolutely fantastic. good balance, not too "yeasty", an array of spices, extremely drinkable; good body.

Weyerbacher Brewing Co's Heresy Russian Imperial Stout

8% abv, $7/12oz on tap from Spuyten Duyvil

wonderful! nice thick malty chocolate tones, still goes down nice and easy. quite drinkable for a RIS and yet still quite flavourful.

Bowmore Islay 10 year

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Bowmore Islay 10 year

I think its $22 @ warehouse (about $30 @ astor i think), but received as gift during dinner party

Wow. Smoky, peaty, but NOT GOOD. harsh, very unbalanced. all smoke, nothing else in terms of flavor. nose is basically a chimney. also, the glass bottle broke randomly; not a sign of quality construction. definitely would not buy again.

Porteño 2007 Mendoza

Porteño, Mendoza - 2007 (750)

Item # 13492
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Color: Red
Vintage: 2007
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Grape Variety:  Bonarda Malbec Merlot

$3.99 @ astor (on sale)

not bad. well balanced. eminently drinkable and works for pairing with any meal (but esp leftovers). not much else to say besides that...

Unibroue's Éphémère Apple

5.5% abv

@ ginger man

definitely apple on the nose; green granny smiths. *very* light. doesn't really taste like apple. its ok, not anything i'd want to drink again.

Unibroue's La Fin du Monde

multiple times

9% abv

not fond of tripel's recently, but as they go, this is probabl yone of the best. thick, full-flavoured, not too overwhelming... "white"-ale-ish? a little on the heavy side for me, but definitely enjoyable

Las Moras 2006 Shiraz

someone brought as gift to a party chez moi.

its not bad; a little thin (smooth), very different from australian shirazes (much less FRUIT BOMB). not anything amazing either; though a very good match for very salty foods (had w/olives).

Brooklyn Brewery Winter Ale

$10.99/6pack @ FD

6.1% abv

full bodied ale; tasty, good mix of bitter and malt, not much spices but that might make it a better pairing for food. yums

Famega Vinho Branco/Verde 2007

9.5% abv, $5 or somethign @ astor

wow. hallo pucker. all acidity and nothing else. seriously, even creme de cassis cannot save this.

Unibroue Maudite Strong Amber ALe

$8 for 12oz @ flex mussels

8%abv

its delicious, a good balance of acidity and flavor. nothing particular remarkable however