Beer: Troegenator Double Bock
Style: Double Bock or Dopple Bock
ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 8.2%
Hop Bitterness (IBU's): 25
Last Thursday I had lunch at my favorite bistro again, Mr. Bones. This time I knew exactly what I wanted and did not have to ask the man at the counter to recommend me anything. Earlier in the week one of my fellow beer buddies told me to give Troegenator a shot and see if it was blog worthy. So I did my usual, ordered a sandwich, grabbed an ice cold one from the back of the cooler. I sat down and poured my beer. Immediatly after pouring and before I take my first sip I take a nice big wiff to catch any aromas while the heads still forming as if I was about to enjoy a wonderful glass of fine 90 point wine. To say the least, I was not impressed with the smell. In fact it did not really smell like much at all. Shrugging off that dissapointment I began my taste test. This beer lacks in smell but definetly makes up for it in taste and overall complexity. It is very smooth, and has flavorful mix of nuts, coffee, and chocolate. This is definetly not a summer brew, but it will make you feel warm and comfy during a cold winter night. Give it a try!
Cheers,
Magebeerman
Where in PA is this stuff made? I plan on going out to Philly to visit family soon with some of my friends, and if this brewery is on the way, and I can get free samples, I would love to stop in! Also, how can you taste different flavors in beer like chocolate? Is it just something you have noticed over time from being a big beer drinker?
ReplyDeleteGreat questions, Katie! I'm always curious about how connoisseurs tastes develop. I've gone from thinking screw-top Riunite D'Oro was fabulous to being a semi- wine snob myself. The stages of this -- from first sip to connoisseur-ship -- are really interesting to me. Megabeerman, what do you say? How have your tastes evolved? How are they evolving? And are you still at that place where you'd tolerate good beer in a plastic cup? Hoppy minds want to know.
ReplyDeletethis was my birthday, i wish i could have gone somewhere in greensburg to have fun or even have a glass of beer. I relly dont drink but this places leaves you no option. glad lunch was great for you though.
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