The end of the world.

La fin du monde
PfffPOP…pop the cork on this Belgian style golden ale from Canada, and you’ll set loose bottled up aromas of tangerine, shortbread, almonds, tarragon and ginger. Gazing in at this nearly orange beer you’ll find it has little bubbles reminiscent of those found in champagne, and at 9% abv it goes down way to easy. La fin du monde has flavors of caramel green apples, and toasted-buttered banana bread. A great ale for the holiday season…if this is the End of the world sign me up, I’m ready!
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p.s.
To all my loyal readers, I've been really quite busy lately; I've been preparing for a move. I know it's only been two weeks since my last post but it has seemed like forever.
I promise many more frequent and lengthy posts in the near future.
Cheers!
The Gastronome.

Home brewed Beer

Beer…the sparkling, frothy nectar of the gods has been around almost as long as mankind- beer has been traced back as far as 9000 BC- and has sustained us through the toughest and best of times in human history. Home brewed beer is made by farmers for sustenance, and brewed by connoisseurs for hobby. It’s really not too hard to make and if you feel so inclined, I suggest giving it a go... you might just surprise yourself.

My latest brew, a proper British style Pale Ale is as my ancestors brewed it malty with a good hop backbone, balanced and unfiltered; CAMRA would approve.

It pours a nice golden amber color and releases the aromas of stone fruits and wild flowers with a faint piney fragrance. The first sip has flavors of biscuits and toffee; it evolves into pears and peaches with only a ghostlike bitterness on the finish. It’s very refreshing with a surprising strength that will sneak up on you. I wish I could share some with you all.

Cheers!