12 Beers of Christmas;
Number 2
I sampled beer #2 on my “12 Beers of Christmas &
Beyond” List on New Year’s Eve, as I’m not really a champagne kind of guy.
I’m definitely not into large crowds, and New Years Eve has
never been much of a big deal to either of us, so our celebration is typically
a low key affair.
Wreck the Halls
India Pale Ale (IPA)
6.5 % ABV
A muted amber in color with a tan head, aroma of citrus,
heavy hops, and spices, taste was very bold & hoppy with a hint of
sweetness and a mellow bitterness, finishes very clean for an IPA.
Our New Years Eve dinner was a Seafood extravaganza which
started with an appetizer of “not so fried”, fried green tomatoes with basil
& balsamic mayo, sautéed calamari in olive oil, white wine, & garlic, and
a main course of grilled scallops; shrimp smoked & grilled, and grilled
grouper, which paired very well with the Wreck the Halls IPA, as the bitterness
of the beer complimented the sweetness of the scallops.
All in all a very good IPA
Stephen
