Beer 49: Yin AND Yang (Not Together)

Shared today’s beer with my friend Mike.  He’s probably more of a beer geek than me if you can picture that!  We reached deep into my beer fridge (well … the one on the right … haha) and pulled out an Evil Twin set of beers:  the Yin and the Yang.

The Yin is an Imperial Stout.  The Yang is a Double IPA.

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Both of these beers are very good.  Apparently, they are intended to be mixed like a black and tan.  You can buy the mixed version at the store.  We, on the other hand, decided to drink them separately.  Yummy.  They were quite good.  I drank the stout first and then the IPA.  Definitely worth picking up at your local specialty beer outlet!

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Beer 23/Day 23: Houblon Chouffe!

Tuesday I was at my local wateringhole (it will be featured soon in Beermentor’s Neighborhood) — Tripel Brasserie.  Actually, this is where I am just about every Tuesday.  Haha.  This week I sampled the Houblon Chouffe … a “double IPA” from La Chouffe (Belgian Brewery)..

The combination of hop aroma/flavor matched with an excellent yeast character makes this a wonderful beer!  Highly recommend the Tulip glass — or even a chalice similar to the Orval glass.  You really want that nose to be in front (haha).  Let it warm slightly and the flavors will really burst from it.

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Enjoy, Beer Mentor