Recently I decided that I wanted to mix up my beer taste and try something completely new. I drove on down to the closest distributor that carries exotic and "off the beaten path" beers. After speaking with the owner for a bit about my tastes he recommended Troegenator Double Bock. It is a dark, strong lager with a bronze to brown color. It tastes somewhat similar to New Castle Ale, but with a heartier taste and more of a microbrewery feel. The beer is amazing and goes down very smooth, although you need to watch how many you have due to the 8.2% abv. The style, Double Bock, dates back to about 100 years ago when Monastic brewers would fast (without solid foods) and rely on stronger, richer beer to fulfill their nutritional needs. The Double Bock was basically known as liquid bread. In 2006 the Troegs Brewing company claimed the bronze medal in the Brewers Association World Beer Cup with the Troegenator. This is an impressive award to receive due to the field of 2,221 entries from 540 breweries in 56 countries. Final Verdict: if you can find it, pick up a case and enjoy the rich flavor of the Double Bock.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Troegenator III: Rise of the Troegenators
Recently I decided that I wanted to mix up my beer taste and try something completely new. I drove on down to the closest distributor that carries exotic and "off the beaten path" beers. After speaking with the owner for a bit about my tastes he recommended Troegenator Double Bock. It is a dark, strong lager with a bronze to brown color. It tastes somewhat similar to New Castle Ale, but with a heartier taste and more of a microbrewery feel. The beer is amazing and goes down very smooth, although you need to watch how many you have due to the 8.2% abv. The style, Double Bock, dates back to about 100 years ago when Monastic brewers would fast (without solid foods) and rely on stronger, richer beer to fulfill their nutritional needs. The Double Bock was basically known as liquid bread. In 2006 the Troegs Brewing company claimed the bronze medal in the Brewers Association World Beer Cup with the Troegenator. This is an impressive award to receive due to the field of 2,221 entries from 540 breweries in 56 countries. Final Verdict: if you can find it, pick up a case and enjoy the rich flavor of the Double Bock.
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Beer that gets me super drunk!? and takes care of meals!? ummm.. jackpot!
Now that you have passed the test of the Troegenator, you might be ready for the wonderful, the majestic, the enigmatic, the sublime yet vicious: STORM KING STOUT!!! Ask Jon at brewmeister for a case of it and watch what he says...
ps: North Carolina is flowing with so many sweet beers, it makes me want to cry. AND I can get them in the health food/grocery/drug store!
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