Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Flying Fish Grand Cru Winter Reserve

Flying Fish Grand Cru Winter Reserve
When you consider that I spent many years as a resident of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, it's probably a bit surprising that I have never visited Cherry Hill's Flying Fish Brewery. Gotta get it on the itinerary. It's a classic Belgian with citrusy notes. Lighter than legends Chimay or Ommegang.

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Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Weyerbacher Brewing Company Merry Monks

Weyerbacher Brewing Company Merry Monks
The Belgian-style golden ale compares nicely to Chimay with its spicy, citrusy kick. It's got a strong feel to it but it isn't hard to drink. While you will experience an immediate spike of flavor, there is no discernable aftertaste to worry about. Another winner from the Easton brewery.

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Growler Wars: Dogfish Head vs. Manayunk Brewing Company

Two growlers. Two beers. Two frosted glasses. One winner.


Dogfish Head Raison D'etre
Very strong taste upon first sip. Has a bit of a Belgian feel to it, but not exactly as clear as a Chimay or an Ommegang. Has a little bit of a stale scent to it. Doesn't go down as easy as I would like. Almost seems a bit bitter. All in all, not my favorite Dogfish Head beer.

Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Blanche de Bruxelles (White Beer)

Blanche de Bruxelles
Spectacular specimen! One of three beers that I can remember where I had it the first time. This? St. Stephen's Green in Philly. The other ones would be a Brooklyn Smoked Weissbock (General Lafayette Beerfest) and Chimay Premiere (Manayunk's Flat Rock Saloon; vommed all night afterward...in a good way).

Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Stoudts Triple

When you have kids or eat a lot of pizza, chances are you will drink a lot of beer. It just so happens that I fall into both of these categories. Since I will be drinking all this booze, why not review them? But I will keep these reviews short so I can get back to drinking beer.

Stoudts Triple

Bought a sixer while at the Stoudts Brewery. In the middle of the workday. That somehow makes it even better than it is. Sort of like a poor-man's Chimay. But not that poor. Kind of like a middle-class Chimay. Chimay, if Chimay lived in a modestly equipped townhouse.