The Avocadoville Library: World's Best Beers

My friend Raoul got me "World's Best Beers" for Christmas and asked that the Avocadoville faithful annotate the book with our thoughts and observations as we make our way through its 1,000 brews.

The author was voted Britain’s Beer Writer of the Year — twice.

You'll find the Beer Bible on the bar. Feel free to leave beer rings on its pages.

World's strongest beer: Schorschbräu Schorschbock

The 40% alcohol brew costs $130 (US) but isn't available in the states. The run was limited to 15 bottles but a Beer Advocate reviewer got his hands on one and literally lit the beer on fire.

Here' s the story.

Reviews from First Friday January 2010

Thanks to everyone who came out for the 15th "First Friday."



For those who couldn't make it, there's always next month (Feb. 5 @ 7:45 p.m.).

Remember that the February 2010 First Friday is a WINE & CHEESE tasting party.



A run-down of our favorite (and not so favorite) beers from January 2010:

Anderson Valley Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale
Glad fall is over. Winter solstice is thoroughly enjoyable on a cool California winter night
Another solid AV brew! I’ve had the very good Amber, too.
Thumbs up
Very good

Victory Moonglow Weizen Bock
Smooth, almost silky and honey-like
Definitely fruity – perhaps a “dessert beer”
Good – I could drink a whole one
No :(

Jaargang Golden Carolus Cuvee Van de Keizer
Verrrrrry good

Anchor Brewing Liberty Ale
Doable
Not a good aftertaste
:) Yummy
Good

Full Sail Wassail
Bitter
OK
Excellent!

Brew Dog The Physics
Quite good
OK

Firestone Walkers Reserve Robust Stout
:)

Jolly Pumpkin Maracaibo Especial
Sour. Really sour.
Funky and musty – Good

Trader Joe’s 2009 Vintage Ale
Chocolate taste :)
No
Thumbs up for me

Lost Abbey Angel’s Share
Carmel & vanilla soaked in brandy

Brothers Reserve Cherry Oak Doppelbock
Cough syrup
Oak, malt and slight cherry

High & Mighty Home for the Holidays
Decent

Cyrstal Weiss
Is this beer or is this water?
Could use some more taste

Wingwalker Amber Ale
Tastes like a candle
Light, no taste
Like water


Photo by Dave Rugh