The Tipplers' Night In ... Review by Tippler Ben

Wow, I like how the comments I made became less informative as the night when on. In a way I found it easier to enjoy the beers that weren't the same and, on looking back, I really enjoyed the Pelican Kiwanda Cream Ale a bit more than the rest. It was the least over the top in comparison to the high calibre beers we had that night. On another night it probably would not stand out as much, but it had unique characteristics that I have never seen in a cream ale. Unibroue 17 was just as amazing as I remember and after tasting it, I feel it to be one of their best beers. The Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout was intense, though highly enjoyable. 3 Monts was a pleasure to finally try but, maybe because we tried so many Belgium style beers, I lost a little on the palate for all of them. Hair of the Dog Blue Dot was booming with it's over-proof alcohol and citrusy flavour, but it did make me long for Pliny the Elder in the same category. Limfjords Porter was a treat for the abstract. I usually detest smokey beers, but this one worked. I found it was less formidable and more fermentable (ha!). I had never had the Traquair House Ale before which was also a wicked treat. I think what was scariest of our fall line up was that the beers we had averaged 8%, which is dubious when sampling many beers in an evening. Thanks for hosting Deebag and when will we tackle the rest and more?