Shannon and I have blogged frequently about Sophie & Jacqueline. It's about time this blog lives up to the first word in the title! Jon hasn't had much time to taste many beers...wonder why! Shannon hasn't had any booze (obviously) in 9 months; although she thought about sipping one of my beers last weekend. Alas, she is still revolted by the smell.
So this is the first (of many, hopefully) beer reviews and other alcoholic beverage ramblings I will post.
Beer: Insanity Barely Wine from Weyerbacher Brewery, Easton PA
Available at Sam's Quik Shop (where else?).
Occasion: Sitting on front porch with Shannon on a beautiful Friday evening waiting for Sophie and Jacqueline to come.
First Impression: Gorgeous, intense burnt copper color with vanilla creme head. A very pretty beer to gaze at.
Aroma: Caramel & roasted nuts. Hint of dried fruit (apples?)
Body: Surprisingly smooth & light on the palate
Taste: Intensely smooth & rapid transition of flavors on the tongue. Starts with light, crisp malt then flavor gains a roasted feel before the toasted caramel dominates. Finishes with a crisp flavor of dried fruit with slight alcoholic bite.
Overall Impression: ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!!! One of the best beers I have had in a long time. I love how the flavors rocked my palate. It must be the aging in oak barrels (mentioned on the label).
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
1 comment:
5 out of 5? How are you going to top that! Sounds good, though.
We're off to the wine festival in Clemmons this coming Saturday. I'm sure there will be plenty of 5 star wines (and also zero star wines).
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