New Beer Friday 4/25/14

Today's New Beer Friday offers some big, rich examples of Belgian beers. These are not for the timid tongue.

Trappistes Rochefort 6: Rocheforts 10 and 8 have been in the market for quite some time. This is the little brother to these world renowned Trappist ales. It starts with cherry notes along with rum-soaked raisins and grapes. Bready sweetness comes next with a clove-like spiciness.Some alcohol dryness in the finish. Sweet and very drinkable. 7.5% ABV @Beer Bar

St. Feuillien Speciale: It has a clean, delicious flavor and a beautiful, elegant condition. Carbonation is fine, the foam collar is creamy. Speciale is dark brown, very full bodied and very flavorful. Aromas and flavors of fig, date and currants mingle with allspice, cinnamon and cocoa on the palate and in the nose. 9.0%ABV @Bayou

Well I defiantly didn't see this coming, being a big sour/wild ale guy I would have thought at least one sour would have made it to the finals. I think it goes to show that sour ales are still an acquired taste for many. That being said, our finalist are two strong competitors that have a massive following here in Utah. I think it's appropriate that these two completely different beers go head to head.

RedRock's Elephino is one damn fine, juicy Double IPA. It's full of juicy tropical fruits, grapefruit, nectarine and pineapple with a hint of dry pine. F'n Delicious.

Epics's Big Bad Baptist is full of big espresso flavors atop a bed of molasses-like malts. Vanilla & Bourbon round out the end, creating a massive flavor punch.

The Finals will begin Monday morning. Here are the results from the Final Four Round. Look over the bracket when you have a second. Any comments or questions on how the competition has gone so far?

Cheers!

Total	Answer
68.13%	RedRock Elephino DIPA	109 (68.13%)
31.88%	Squatters Fifth Element	51 (31.88%)

(160 Total Votes)

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Total	Answer
55.97%	Epic Big Bad Baptist	89 (55.97%)
44.03%	Squatters 529	70 (44.03%)

(159 Total Votes)

More New Beer 5/19/10

Remember last Friday when I said "there was new beer for you"? well I didn't know the half of it. Here are some of the yummy additions to that incomplete list.

Chambly Noire: a smooth and creamy dark beer with a beige and persistent head. Its torrefaction aromas and slight bitterness enable it to perfectly accompany various fish dishes, strong cheeses and chocolate desserts. (Bayou, State)

Full Sail Hop Pursuit: A crisp blonde extra pale ale with a medium malt body. The malts are chased by a ton of hop flavor and a zing of bitterness. (Bayou, State)

Konings Hoeven: Its flavor is full, mild and pleasantly bitter. From one of the seven beer producing monasteries. (Bayou)

Le Merle Saison: A rustic ale, pale in color, inspired by the rich brewing traditions of the Flanders region. Abundant hops and a Belgian yeast strain contribute exotic aromas and tropical fruit notes. (Bayou)

Meantime London Porter: Aroma is chocolate malt, coffee, roasty. Good medium body with easy drinking roasty malt, chocolate and sweet creamy roasty finish. (Bayou)

Rogue Double Mocha Porter: Has an aroma of dark chocolate, roasted, malts, and notes of vanilla. Very smooth an silky. Finish brings a lingering chocolate flavor. (Bayou)

St. Feuillien's Saison: . Lemon, orange and dusty Belgian yeast aromas. Sharp with sweet citrus upfront, turning peppery in the middle into a nice, mild hop bite. (Bayou)

Cheers!