Thursday, July 14, 2011
A true viking would object
Warning! Please be aware that the following content may be offensive to some readers and most certainly to connoisseurs of fine tobacco and beer! With that said, women, children and men unsecure in their manhood please leave the room for tonight I have ventured into territory from which few return with dignity intact. It is quite possible that the unrelenting Texas heat has gone to my head, clouded my thinking and withdrawn all of my remaining sanity. On this very night I have dared a most un-natural pairing of beer and tobacco that goes against all confines of nature. All of time and space stood anxiously waiting. I present to you in this corner Dark Knight, a local favorite consisting of toasted black Cavendish and burley accompanied by a Viking classic straight billiard. And in the far corner the challenger, Shiner Bock’s summer seasonal, Ruby Redbird, A fine Texas Shiner Bock beer blended with Texas valley ruby red grapefruit and ginger. Now before you all demand the surrender of my man card let me say that I usually don’t like my beer altered in any such way, especially something so seemingly criminal as grapefruit and ginger, and let alone with even the slightest hint of sweetness. But the boys in Shiner Texas are not known to easily let you down so I gave them the benefit of the doubt based on their stellar past performances. And the verdict is... I find my self surprisingly pleased! Not only was it palatable, it was enjoyable. Never before have I been able to say as much for a beer infused with such confusion. But this, this blending of summer bliss has once again reaffirmed my faith in that small South Texas brewery. This night belongs to Shiner and the Dark Knight. Oh and on another note last night also had an epic pairing, Negro Modelo and McClelland’s Frog Morton on the Bayou. Oh a dark sultry summer night it was.
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Man, I have to say that i have to disagree with the Ruby Redbird. really failed to do anything for me. you can read my review of this beer at http://www.intoxico.net/2011/06/shiner-ruby-redbird.html
ReplyDeleteHaha I knew that I was sticking my neck out on this one but was prepared for the reprecussions of doing so. I didn't intend to come across as over zealous about this seasonal offering but I did find it drinkable and that is quite a leap for my taste. I usually totally disdain beers with such things added to them. But who knows, maybe it was the exceptionally good tobacco that made even this seem good. Well I guess I have five more to figure it all out with. Thanks for reading.
ReplyDeleteFrog Morton pairs well with a brew! Great article, even if you have "gone to the dark side" on the "fruit infused" beers. ;) I'll have to give that one a try, personally, I don't usually go for fruit tastes in my beer, or in my tobacco. It just doesn't fit, but I'm always ready to have my ideas challenged!
ReplyDeleteI very much enjoyed this beer. Thanks for the post.
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