Welcome back to Pope Crisco's Intoxico,
Today was a wonderful, uncomplicated
day for myself as it was a day off from work without that awkward
call to the boss to feign illness to cover a need for release from
the hoards of the ignorant masses that failed to read the numerous
documents outlined in their mortgage agreements.
This morning, in the comfort of my own
home and pajamas, I submitted a few resumes, and then worked on
modifying a few aspects of my blog that I thought would be for the
better.
To top off what has so far been a very
pleasurable day, I am enjoying a midday craft beer, Rahr and Sons'
seasonal offering Snowmaggedon. This beer, part of the brewery's “to
thee series,” is an American /double imperial stout that was brewed
by the Ft. Worth institution in tribute to the collapse of their roof
after an unusual snowstorm in February of 2010, and the people who
helped in the recovery.
Pouring the beer into a fashionable
Rahr and Sons' pint glass (you can get your own and a sampling of
their fine beers at their brewery tours) a chocolate colored head
forms atop a dark, black ale that lacks any translucence
what-so-ever. The head starts off strong, but dissipates to a dimes
width quickly. Despite the minimal head, lots of pretty, sticky
lacing mark the glass as the brew is consumed.
Aromas of toffee with a slight, floral
hoppiness come off the freshly poured beer.
The initial sip of beer is full of
toffee and dark chocolate notes that develop into a warm, toasted
coffee like flavor. On the back end of the palate a raspberry
sensation mingles with a slight alcohol hotness, that is not
altogether unexpected due to the ale's 10% ABV.
Snowmageddon is a good, decent beer,
but does not excite this drinker as much as the other big beers
offered by this brewery.
Before leaving, please look at the new
outlay of this blog, and let me know if it’s an improvement or not,
and why. I appreciate your time, and input.
Prost!
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