Weyerbacher - Imperial Pumpkin Ale
8% ABV
Kath - It has been a long time since the weather was actually nice enough to sit outside and not have your skin spontaneously combust, so Gab and I celebrated with a little sampling of some fall beers. Gab's Dad took the journey to Easton, Pa. and returned with liquid love! I so mean that too!!! We first opened the Imperial Pumpkin. As soon as I popped the cap the smell of pumpkin spices filled my kitchen. Once poured into a glass the color was dreamy. A perfect amber color and the aroma was dancing all around my nose. I took a quick picture and then...the first taste. It was...PERFECT! It had the balance of spices, pumpkin, and malt. I wish I could describe it better for you, but words would not do the beer justice. I was in love with a beer. Sad, but true. It was not only tasty it gives you a sweet buzz! 8% ABV is not shabby, in the least. If you want to give this a chance act now because it is seasonal and it may be all gone by October! Weyerbacher also notes that this particular seasonal brew ages very well...if you can have some self control to save it for the holidays.
Gab - I cannot think of a better fireside beer.Think chiminea, cozy sweaters, great company and even better conversations. Gorgeous color, equally satisfying taste. I am not one to prefer fruits and veggies mixed with my beer, but this is an absolute must-buy for Fall and Winter. The spices are an after-note, NOT overwhelming, but perfectly complimentary to this fantastic beer. We will be trying this again with cinnamon and sugar-coated glasses!
Weyerbacher - Old Heathen
Russian Imperial Stout
8% ABV
Gab - Those of you who know me, know that this is my #1 favorite kind of beer. It is malty, a little heavy yet soft in the mouth, completely delicious. Old Heathen is fabulous, but I must say that Heresy is my all-time favorite. It is the delicious Old Heathen (Imperial Stout), but Weyerbacher ages it in Maker's Mark oak barrels to create a flavor that is beyond rich and satisfying. It blows my mind, no joke! I am beyond thrilled that Old Heathen is available year-round! And Heresy is my go-to beer, when I can get my hands on it!
Kath - Ahhhh, the good ole' Russian Imperial Stout. I love these kinds of beers. I love the richness and how smooth these beers pour and just roll over my tongue. I would certainly recommend this stout and I would get it again. I had a beautiful dark color with hints of chocolate and malt scents. This is available all year and it is not bad on a cool night in either April or November. There is one beer a step above this made from this Russian number - Heresy. Heresy has a rich oak flavor mixed with vanilla and a dash of bourbon. Simply amazing. Heresy is available from February to March.
So there you have our initial preview of fall beers. We may be taking one brewery at a time, or jumping around, so please bear with us. We will have a long list of brews to review and if you have a Fall/Winter fave...PLEASE give us a shout!
Cheers!
~ G & K ~
