HAKIM STOUT

253 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 22, 2012 (Sunday)

Happy Birthday Joe Gilfillan

HAKIM STOUT

11.2 FL.OZ., ALC. 5.5%

Brewed and Bottled by Harar Brewery, Share Company, Harar Ethiopia

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FROM THE LABEL: "Imported by Global Importes."

FROM THE MOUTH: STOUT: Ok, I am going to give this a go. High caramel malt flavor, but more than that I am tasting Sherry! Sherry: GREAT BEER GUIDE says this: "Dry, fino sherry flavors are typical in Belgian lambic beers. Sweet sherry can arise in strong, bottle- conditioned beers that have been aged. See also Madeira: Caused by oxidation. In very strong bottled- conditioned beers that have been aged many years, this will be in a pleasant balance. In another type of beer, it is likely to be unpleasant." This is one of the pleasant beers and it is luscious.  I will ask Matt to bring me more!!!They really cut corners on their label, but I love the addition of Ethiopian Amharic symbols- cool. A+

FROM THE STORE: Tonights beer is compliments of a good dear old friend, Matt Miller. He had been a big supporter along with his awesome wife, Janice, of my blog. Thanks Matt!!!

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Marcus Aurelius

drink yer' beer

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