Beer Haiku Daily

Imperial Stout:
Roasted coffee and cocoa
With a little heat

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Passing the time trapped indoors with a Peg Leg Imperial Stout.

Thing of the day: HANDLING STORMS AT SEA: The 5 Secrets of Heavy Weather Sailing

Rounding up the friends,
For a weekend in Heaven.
Bring on the Belgians!

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Max’s 6th annual Belgian Beer Fest is scheduled for February 12-14, 2010. Lock in your baby sitter and designated driver now and plan on being in Baltimore, Maryland! Max’s Taphouse is open from 11AM-2AM each day. There is no entrance fee. Beers can be purchased in sample or single serving sizes. Following is a the draft list. The list is always subject to change and many of these will certainly run out through the course of the weekend.

2010 BELGIAN FEST DRAFTS : FOR FRIDAY AT 11AM:
Achilles Celtic Angel
Achouffe Houblon Chouffe
Achouffe La Chouffe
Achouffe Mc Chouffe
Achouffe N’ Ice Chouffe
Alvinne Bathazaar
Alvinne Caper Fumitas
Alvinne Extra
Alvinne Gaspar
Alvinne Melchior
Alvinne Oak Aged Bathazaar
Alvinne Oak Aged Podge
Alvinne Podge
Barbar Winterbok
Blaugies La Moneuse Special Winter
Blaugies Saison D Epeautre
Bockor Cuvee Des Jacobins Rouge
Brugse Zot Dubbel
Cantillon Gueuze
Cantillon Iris
Cantillon Rose De Grambrinus
Cazeau Tournay
Cazeau Tournay Black
Cazeau Tournay De Noel
Contreras Valier Blonde
Contreras Valier Extra
Contreras Valier Divers
De Dochter Van De Korenaar Embrasse
De Dochter Van De Korenaar Noblesse
De Dochter Van De Korenaar Courage
De Glazen Toren Jan De Lichte
De Glazen Toren Angeligue
De Glazen Toren Ondineke
De Glazen Toren Saison D Epre Mere Special Endejaar
De Glazen Toren Saison De Epre Mere
De Proef Van Twee
De Ranke Noir De Dottignies
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Triple
De Regenboog Catherine The Great
De Regenboog Guido
De Regenboog Kerst
De Regenboog Sleedorn Extra
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Dubbel
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Plus
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Speciale
Delirium Tremens
Duvel Green
Ellezelloise Hercule Stout
Ellezelloise Quintine Blonde
Geants Gouyasse
Geants Urchon
Gulden Draak Vintage
Het Alternatief Eerwaarde Pater
Het Alternatief Piet Agoras
La Rulles Triple
la Trappe Isidor
Lefebvre Floreffe Dubbel
Lefebvre Floreffe Triple
Mardesous 6
Mardesous 8
Mardesous 10
Sint Canarus Pere Canard
Sint Canarus Triple
Slaapmutske Dry Hopped Lager
Slaapmutske Kerstmutske
St Bernards Christmas
St Feuillien Blanche
St Feuillien Saison
Struise Tsjeeses
Timmermans Bourgogne Des Flandres
Van Honsebrouck Bacchus
Van Honsebrouck Gueuze Fond Tradtion
Brewers Art Green Peppercorn Triple w/ real Peppercorns(Cask)
De Regenboog BBBourgondier Gravity(cask)
De Regenboog Calva Reserve Gravity (Cask)
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Kerst Gravity (cask)
De Regenboog T’ Smisje Great Reserva in a JW Lees Wooden (Cask)
The Bruery Two Turtle Doves (Cask)

OTHER DRAFTS FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY:
Allagash Fluxus
Allagash Hugh Malone
Allagash Interlude
Alllgash Odyssey
Barbar
Chimay Cinq Cents
De Dolle Dulle Teve
De Dolle Stille Nacht
De Koninck Winter
De Ranke Pere Noel
De Ranke Guldenberg
Delirium Noel
Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux
Dupont Foret
Dupont Saison
Echt Kriekenbier
Gouden Carolus Cuvee Blauw
Gouden Carolus Noel
Klokke Roeland
La Rulles Estivale
Ommegang Abbey
Ommegang Rare Vos
Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence
Ommegang Hennepin
Ommegang Pale Ale
Ommegang Rouge
Ommegang Witte
Ommegang Three Philosophers
Petrus Winter
Scaldis
Scaldis Noel
Van Bossche Buffalo Stout
Van Eecke Kapittel Abt
Van Eecke Kapittel Blonde
Van Eecke Kapittel Pater
Van Eecke Kapittel Prior
Van Eecke Poppering Hommelbier
Strubbe Ichtegems Grand Cru
Sint Canarus Potteloereke
Silly Double Enghien Blonde
Silly Enghien Noel
Silly Pink Killer
Silly Saison De Silly
Silly Super 64
Silly Pils
Silly Titje
Kerkom Bink Blosem
Kerkom Bink Blonde
Kerkom Bink Bruin
Kerkom Bink Triple
Het Alternatief Hik Blonde
De Regenboog Vuuve
De Regenboog Wostyntje
St Bernardus Wit
La Divine Dark Triple
Allagash Cask TBA
Brewers Art Seven Beauties (Cask)

Thing of the day: Good Beer Guide Belgium

Eating and drinking
And talking up a shit storm
Just before the game

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the day: Baltimore Ravens NFL Beer Glass & Coaster Set

Hanging at The Falls
Defying gravity with
Stone Levitation

Written by Captain Hops.

References: A new neighborhood cafe called The Falls opened up in Mount Washington a couple weeks ago. When I went there last night, there weren’t many people there, but that should change soon. They advertised a nice wine selection but I found they didn’t neglect the beer. On tap they had Stone Brewing’s Levitation Ale as well as several other fine quality brews. They haven’t started filling out their bottled beer inventory yet, but they promised that Belgians would be well represented when they did. By the way, there are no televisions in the place which makes it perfect for having good conversations with friends. Cheers!

Thing of the day: Levitation: Physics And Psychology In The Service Of Deception

Down to Ale Mary’s
For a pint of Unibroue
And big ass steamed shrimp

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Ale Mary’s, Unibroue

Thing of the day: Baltimore Ravens NFL 32oz Beer Mug Glass

Slick wet cobblestones
A cold walk to Max’s for
Adoration Ale

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Max’s Taphouse, Ommegang Brewery’s Adoration Ale

Thing of the day: BeerSmith Home Brewing Software

Baltimore Beer Week
So many beery events
It will take ten days

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Baltimore Beer Week lasts from October 8-18 with over 320 events all over town.

Thing of the day: Insiders’ Guide to Baltimore, 5th (Insiders’ Guide Series)

Another tankard
Before I face the pirates
Another after

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Privateer Day in Fells Point looks like a fun thing to do today.
Thing of the Day: Glass Bottom Pewter Tankard

On days like today
A little resurrection
Goes a long, long way

Written by Captain Hops.

References: The Brewer’s Art Resurrection Ale
Thing of the Day: Brew Like a Monk: Trappist, Abbey, and Strong Belgian Ales and How to Brew Them

Anger, fists, and blood
what are they fighting over,
the girl or the beer?

Written by Kurt.

Thing of the Day: Baltimore: A Photographic Portrait

Baltimore Beer Week?
Isn’t that every week?
OK. Bring it on!

Written by Captain Hops.

References: According to Rob Kasper, the first Baltimore Beer Week is scheduled from October 8-18, 2009. Apparently it will be so monumental that we need more than a week to contain it. I’ll drink to that!

Thing of the Day: Baltimore Then and Now

Working down the list
Swiftly one to another
The best yet to come

Written by Greee.

References: Max’s Belgian Beer Fest is still going on!
Thing of the Day: Presto 03510 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker