Dec 6, 2023
Advent 2023 Day 06 is from another defunct brewery. Also a wild ale brewery, Iris Wild Ales existed for a moment and only released four beers. They were well received but just ahead of the market. Christel is from 2017 and is a barrel aged farmhouse ale. This might be one of the last bottles left in the world. We...
Dec 5, 2023
Advent 2023 Day 5 is from a defunct brewery. Baghaven is no more but we still have access to their fun Danish wild ales. Pantao Blend 1 is a wine barrel fermented Danish wild ale aged on fresh Saturn peaches. If you like peaches, you'll love this beer. Slightly tart, slightly sweet and whole lotta peach. Baghaven...
Dec 4, 2023
Advent 2023 Day 4 brings us a rare treat. When was the last time you had an imperial red ale? Dragon's Milk Crimson Keep is just that, an 11% abv red ale. We thought Dragon's Milk was just a stout line from New Holland Brewing. This is a strong hoppy red ale somewhat similiar to an American Barleywine. Samppa got a...
Dec 3, 2023
Advent 2023 Day 3 brings us something from the states. American Solera Samison is a farmhouse wild ale aged in Napa Valley foeders. WOW...what a treat. It's light, funky and wonderfully complex. Everything in balance. We couldn't get enough of this. It really makes us sad we can't get more American Solera beers in...
Dec 2, 2023
Advent Calendar 2023 is in full swith Day 02. Stefan brought Westvleteren 12 to the calendar last year. Martin thought it would be fun to try an older version. He brought Westvleteren 12 2016. If you know this beer then you know to be excited. Unfortunately it hasn't aged well and you can taste the oxidation. Samppa...