Sooo... last night I stayed up too late sipping a bottle of Abbaye Des Rocs Grand Cru and watching two episodes of Michael Jackson's "The Beer Hunter." This was a series that appeared on PBS in the eighties. The episodes I watched were "The Burgundies of Belgium" and "Their Daily Bread." A bit dated attire wise but informative and still current content wise. Well maybe some of the breweries have disappeared or merged but discussions of style and qualities were spot on.
The Grand Cru was sublime. Poured out a nice hazy chestnut with a tightly bubbled tan head. Lacing with every sip, just one issue..."translucent floaties" lots of suspended proteins in this one. Did not affect the taste but made each sip a sensory adventure. Speaking of taste there was some sweet and nutty malt and a delicate hop presence. Hints of raisins and dates. Delicious. Memo to self buy more.
Well back to the salt mines. I have some docs to review and a Klondike Derby sled team to coordinate.
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