Theobrama presidency

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Thor

Thor Iverson
Dogfish Head Theobroma (Delaware) Ale brewed with honey, cocoa nibs, cocoa powder, ancho chilies, and ground annatto. It sounds either fascinating or horrid, depending on the level of ones beer purism, but it actually must be said that the recipe apparently an ancient one, more or less contributes not to a brew that seems like a misguided accident behind a Mexican pastry chefs station, but rather something complex and appealing that reminds me rather suggestively of an aged Trappist ale. Thats praise from me, in case its not clear. Im not always on board with Dogfish Heads wilder explorations, but this is awfully tasty. (8/09)

Petrus Gouden Tripel Ale (Belgium) Refermenting. And I mean aggressively soby the time I uncork it, a good deal of beer has seeped up the cork, down the capsule, and all over a refrigerator shelf. The cork, at the slightest tug, slams into the ceiling, causing everyone in the room to duck. Foam boils forthand even though I quickly pour half the beer into another container, the foam continues to surge and boil until the bottle is nearly empty. The result isnt all that bad, to be honest, but as I cant imagine this is the intended state of drinkability, Im not sure its useful to go into much detail. (10/09)

New Belgium Mothership Wit (Colorado) A little heavy on the lemon, and somewhat watery. An acceptable level of both, and theres nice white-washed spice, but this could be better. (8/09)

Harpoon 100 Barrel Series Helles Blond Bock (Vermont) Strong and a little boozy, and somewhat akin to drinking freshly-pounded copper. Oh, these analogies and metaphors do get away from one. Good, but only just, and Id rather drink other things. (9/09)

Lake Superior Kayak Klsch (Minnesota) Frothy and balanced, with an edge of crispness and a saline finish. (8/09)

Lake Superior Old Man Winter Warmer Barley Wine Ale (Minnesota) Dense and heady balsamic sweetness, full of dark brownness. A bit too bitter, though. (8/09)

Lake Superior Sir Duluth Oatmeal Stout (Minnesota) Approachable, but goes nowhere of real consequence, leaving some sticky/malty grain flavor just sitting there, waiting for something.. Good, but only just. (8/09)

Lake Superior Mesabi Red (Minnesota) Intense and hoppy; the opposite of thirst-quenching. Whether one finds this appealing or not will depend on taste. (8/09)
 
I googled Theobrama and it appears to mean food of the gods.

What does that say about our presidency and the state of word play in the nation!
 
What between my brain initially eliding the fish and a vague recollection that someone had spoken well of the brand I picked up a bottle of Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA today while grabbing an '09 Pepiere at Buy-Rite Liquors.

For this person who knows nothing about beer it's very good stuff and a nice accompaniment for some Dirty Potato Chips.
 
Dogfish 90, eh?

I'm a little surprised, because that's, like, the 2003 Pegau Cuvee da Capo of beers. But then I guess we all need to get our fruit from somewhere...
 
originally posted by Arjun Mendiratta:
Dogfish 90, eh?

I'm a little surprised, because that's, like, the 2003 Pegau Cuvee da Capo of beers. But then I guess we all need to get our fruit from somewhere...
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Arjun,
What is meant by that comparison? Having never tasted the wine in question, I have only the Prof's comments as my guide, but it certainly seems that it isn't the Platonic ideal of spoofulation as, say, Mollydooker might be.

p.s. Your assistance is needed in the Jeebus forum.

Mark Lipton
 
originally posted by Arjun Mendiratta:
Dogfish 90, eh?

I'm a little surprised, because that's, like, the 2003 Pegau Cuvee da Capo of beers. But then I guess we all need to get our fruit from somewhere...
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ah well. there go my beer credentials...
 
This just serves to remind me how I used to really dig Dogfish Head, but they don't do crap for me now. They lost me when they stopped bottle-conditioning everything, but namely the 60 minute IPA.

Cheers,

Kevin
 
Mark,

I thank you for your close reading. Indeed it was not spoof I had in mind so much as a level of richness that might be offensive to those with more, ahem, delicate palates.

Edited to add: Of course, one could argue that the nature of beer's manufacture renders it inherently spoofy, but I am not about to enter into that argument.
 
originally posted by Arjun Mendiratta:
Dogfish 90, eh?

I'm a little surprised, because that's, like, the 2003 Pegau Cuvee da Capo of beers. But then I guess we all need to get our fruit from somewhere...
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I disagree.

I happen to love both imperial IPA's and San Diego style IPAs.

I'd say it's more like the Bandol of beer.
 
None of you are capable of thinking outside the box.

(Sorry. I apologize for bringing jokes from elsewhere onto this forum.)
 
originally posted by Thor:
None of you are capable of thinking outside the box.

(Sorry. I apologize for bringing jokes from elsewhere onto this forum.)
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Theobroma = cacao = chocolate = first black president

Is this what you are referring to?
 
I will share the general amazement at Jay enjoying Dogfish 90 minute. I'm not one tenth the beer connoisseur as many around here, but this brew has generally struck me as perhaps the 200% new oak of hoppy brews.

But to each their own. Bless your heart.

Anyone else share a sensitivity to theobromines, btw?
 
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