Long week and about to get longer. She who must be obeyed and I decided that it called for an evening at our favorite local pub. It is really a great place. A very limited menu but the atmosphere is really fun. Friendly and entertaining barkeep. Old Europe style with brick floors and lots of locals bringing their dogs in for a pint and a snack. Tonight was steak frites with Bernaise and a visit from a very inquisitive Boxer looking for a free snack.
With my steak I ordered an Achel 8. The Achel is a Bruin with a substantial, lacey head but unlike a lot of Bruin's was very balanced in flavor. It was not as sweet as many of this style. The first flavor that hits you is almost a savory baked apple with a good hoppy bite. It was a really good complement to the richness of the steak with bernaise. I am guessing that it will become a fairly regular participant in the rotation when we go here. I give it 4 drunk monks!
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