1000 New Tastes: Tastes from Oct 7th

Just a few tastes this week. First off we had some new chips and a snack.

Riceworks - Wild Rice Crisps - These are tasty, but not the best crisps we've ever had.
Sahale Snacks - Pecan Cashew Nut Crisp (with cinnamon, apples, and peaches) - These are delicious and addictive!

We also had a really phenomenal beer tasting at Vintage Cellar. The Ommegang/Duvel rep was there and brought a variety to taste from their holdings.

Peak Organic Brewing - Fall Summit Ale - This was an old bottle we found in the cellar and it showed. This did not age well.
Timmermans - Pumpkin Lambic - This was very good. Brett liked it more than Megan. This was nicely spiced, a bit sweet from added Belgian candy, and hints of pumpkin and typical lambic farmhouse funk.
Duvel Moortgat - Duvel - Delicious - spicy, yeasty, malty, and a beautiful golden color.
Ommegang Duvel Rustica - Like the original Duvel, but bottle-conditioning is done with the Ommegang yeast. The result is similar to regular Duvel, but less spicy and a bit more fruity esters.
Duvel - Tripel Hop (Sorachi Ace) - This is very hoppy on the nose, but very well balanced and complex on the palate.
Brasserie d’Achouffe - Mc Chouffe - A nice Belgian strong ale, malty and fruity. Should be delicious with food.

We had a few other beers through the week as well.

Samuel Adams - Octoberfest - This is an okay märzen, but nothing very special.
St. George Brewing - Oktoberfest - This is also a year old and it shows. Not very malty or märzen-like.

Lastly we had two different wine tastes, but didn't write much down so we haven't done very extensive notes.

Thanks for reading and we'll be back next week with more new tastes!

1000 New Tastes