Every now and then when browsing through the beer selection at your local store you stumble upon something you have never heard of, with a strange name and at a decent price. That is what happened with the Schneider Aventinus from Private Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn GmbH (that is the only time I’ll make you read that). This Weizenbock from Kelheim, Germany claims to be “Germany’s Original Wheat-Doppelbock,” this should have an interesting combination of flavors with an old world style.

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Continuing on with our Unibroue quest, I’ve got their 341 mL bottle of Trois Pistoles, a Belgian Strong Dark Ale. Noting that I’m typically more of a fan of paler Belgian-style beers (e.g. Tripel, Belgian Strong Pale Ale), I’m going into this not expecting too much and already have an idea of the flavor profile I’m in store for.

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Beer drinkers and craft beer fanatics, the roll out of the winter seasonal beers are in full effect. Fegley’s Brew Works Mad Elf Reserve (formerly known as Rudolph’s Reserve) is the seasonal offering from the Brew Works in Bethlehem, PA. Tread carefully because at 10.5% ABV this winter warmer isn’t one to spend your entire winter night with, but definitely is suitable to sit down and enjoy one.

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The Hairy Eyeball (awesome name) from Lagunitas Brewing Company, has been sitting around aging for a few months. This American Strong Ale at 8.7% ABV comes in the newly signature short and stubby 12 oz bottles. I do enjoy an occasional Strong Ale, and hope Lagunitas has a good take on a hard style to master.

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21st Amendment from San Fransisco, California is another leader in the craft beer can revolution. Their Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Monk’s Blood, is packed into an ominous black can with an interesting scroll transcribed on it. At 8.3% ABV, this is our first review of anything from 21st Amendment, so hopefully the Monk’s Blood leaves a good first impression.

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