Pliny the Elder, an Imperial IPA from Russian River Brewing Company in California, is said to be one of the best beers out there in recent times. So outstanding, it’s quite hard to find, though not as hard as it’s nephew, Pliny the Younger. Fortunately, we were able to find this on draft this past Saturday at The Drafting Room in Exton, PA for their Hopfest event.
The Delirium Nocturnum, brewed by Brouwerij Huyghe, who by the way could use a little modernizing on their website, has been sitting in my beer fridge for quite some time. I picked this one up earlier this year, mainly because how cool the presentation of the bottle is. This Belgian Strong Dark Ale comes in at 8.5% ABV, in a opaque and foil covered 11.2 oz bottle.
I was browsing my local beer selection recently and came across the Fegley’s Brew Works Devious, an Imperial Pumpkin Ale, made by Allentown Brew Works. In the past, we’ve done other Allentown Brew Works beers: the Hop’solutely, and the Monkey Wrench (brewed at the Bethlehem location). The Devious comes in line with the “Imperial” tag, with a stellar 9.0% ABV.
Finally the nights are getting cooler and the scent of fall is in the air. As you can see from our front page the Pumpkin Ales are out in force. Not wanting to fall right into those, I cracked open one of my favorite cold weather styles, a good Porter. Tonight, I’m enjoying the Dead Reckoning Porter from Tröegs Brewing Company out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
I’ve had the 750ml caged and corked bottle of Sly Fox Black Raspberry Reserve sitting around for a few months now. Last night, with friends and family around, it felt like a great time to finally open this one up. And mind you, I’m no stranger to the Black Raspberry Reserve. I’ve enjoyed this both on draft at the Sly Fox pub in Royersford, PA and also in the bottle.
