Friday, December 31, 2010

Trader Joe's 2010 Vintage Ale

      There are several, usually high alcohol, Winter beers that you could cellar and drink for many years to come.    I have some Anchor X-mas Beer and TJ's Vintage from past years in a wine fridge.  Aging these a year really makes a difference, I recommend trying it.  TJ's Vintage is a good candidate for this.  TJ's pours out a very dark brown with a really persistent head.  If you don't pour very carefully all you get is head.  Lot's of spice, caramel and mocha on the nose.  The flavors are strong with this one.  There's lots of spice and mocha, with nice crisp hop and yummy caramel.  This is really good and packed with delicious alcohol, 9% ABV.  You really should buy some for now, some for next year and some for gifts.  The bottle is very fancy looking with a cork and everything.  Highly recommended.

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