Finally, Acme No. 1 put in a growler station like the rest of the stores in the local grocery chain. As were we headed to our friends' house for some "grillin' and chillin,'" as the man says, Mrs. Viper and I stopped to fill up a jug of tasty beer.
There were no descriptions of the beers on tap, so I went on reputation, choosing Stone's Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale, a dark, hop-filled, bitter brew that was originally crafted as the brewery's 11th Anniversary Ale.
It had been far too long since we had all gotten together, and the beer went down nicely, though a bit heavy on the bitterness. Still, half the jug was missing when we said our goodbyes.
At home, I poured a small nightcap, as my lovely wife and I watched some TV. I was feeling loose and giggly, even having submitted to watching the two-hour episode of Glee. Afterward, during reruns of The Big Bang Theory, I drifted off to sleep.
We eventually headed upstairs to the bedroom. My head felt a bit woozy. It didn't seem like I drank that much.
Just this morning, I discovered that the Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale packs an 8.7 percent ABV. So that's why my legs were wobbly going up to bed ...
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Tuesday Tasting: Sublimely Stoned
I almost had a brain fart on this one. I tried today's tasting sometime last week, when the Enthusiast and I had dinner with some of my familials, and the beer was so powerful that it nearly wiped itself from my memory.
The Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale by Stone Brewing Co. was on tap at my hometown pub, and apparently it's a rebrewing of Stone's 11th Anniversary Ale from 2007. Stone calls this a "black IPA," because, well, it looks black when poured.
Despite it's dark color, the Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale has a light body, with a citrusy bouquet, an upfront malty flavor, and a well-hopped finish. The hops in this beer are just shy of the too-hoppy boundary for my palate. (Though, the Enthusiast said the hops crossed the line.) I've read it described as "bittersweet," but I'd say it's the opposite -- the bitterness follows the sweet.
Boozer beware: At almost 9 percent ABV and served in a 22-ounce glass, the Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale lasted me the entire meal and set me afloat on the seas of tranquility. Another dose or two and I'd arrive at Blackout Island without passing go.
At a Glance
[Drunkard's note: The Booze Hounds Beer Rating scale (0-5 Hiccups) is based on a complex mathematical formula that would be impossible to explain to such a dunderheaded audience. Let's just say the higher the score, the more likely I am to drink it again. Natty Light would get a zero.]
The Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale by Stone Brewing Co. was on tap at my hometown pub, and apparently it's a rebrewing of Stone's 11th Anniversary Ale from 2007. Stone calls this a "black IPA," because, well, it looks black when poured.
Despite it's dark color, the Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale has a light body, with a citrusy bouquet, an upfront malty flavor, and a well-hopped finish. The hops in this beer are just shy of the too-hoppy boundary for my palate. (Though, the Enthusiast said the hops crossed the line.) I've read it described as "bittersweet," but I'd say it's the opposite -- the bitterness follows the sweet.
Boozer beware: At almost 9 percent ABV and served in a 22-ounce glass, the Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale lasted me the entire meal and set me afloat on the seas of tranquility. Another dose or two and I'd arrive at Blackout Island without passing go.
At a Glance
- Who: Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale (Stone Brewing Co.)
- What: 8.7 percent ABV, "black IPA," 22-ounce draught
- When: June 2, 2010
- Where: Ray's Place
- Why: Dinner pairing
[Drunkard's note: The Booze Hounds Beer Rating scale (0-5 Hiccups) is based on a complex mathematical formula that would be impossible to explain to such a dunderheaded audience. Let's just say the higher the score, the more likely I am to drink it again. Natty Light would get a zero.]
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