This post is a part of the 2015 New Beer Every Day Beer Diary Challenge, #ottbeerdiary. Over the course of 2015, I will be trying a new beer every day. Please read the background in the link above, and enjoy reading about the most recently tasted beers below. If you’d like to join the challenge as well, let me know in the comments below, and be sure to check out Grown-up Travel Guide and his #grownupbeerdiary, where Andy Higgs came up with the diary format in use below. You can catch up on all of our posts as part of the challenge under the tag ottbeerdiary.
Day 49: February 18, 2015
Diary entry:
Back to the grind at work. Meetings most of the day, back and forth between the buildings. Some good discussions. Some good feedback as well.
Also got some exciting news about a beer event that will be coinciding with TBEX in Costa Brava this year. Should be a great time! Will say more once it’s officially announced.
Getting ready now for tonight’s #TRAVEX and #FoodTravelChat Twitter chats.
The Beer:
Name: La Binchoise Spéciale Noël
Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale
Producer: Brasserie La Binchoise
Alcohol content: 9.0%
Bottle size: 0.33l
Purchased from: De Hopduvel in Ghent
Tonight’s beer was La Binchoise Spéciale Noël by Brasserie La Binchoise. Poured with a beautiful amber color and a nice white head. A bit of bitterness on the aroma, however, I have to admit, I didn’t get a lot of flavor from this bottle, a little disappointing.
Commercial Description: Speciale Noel could only be a Christmas beer. It is a classic, warming winter ale with plenty of depth and a roasted, fruity malt character.
