Unibroue Quelque Chose

hmmm...I have been meaning to try this for so long, and tonight's the night! Highly recommended by local beer geeks, I finally gave it a try. Strong cherry and alcohol nose, nice medium+ palate, and very pleasing flavor. It really strikes me as a combination of a cherry beer and a spiced hot wine. Strong cherry ale, alcohol & hops notes. Yes, I actually did get some bittering hops and was impressed with that aspect of this beer. Not overly cloying, and one heck of a winter warmer. I would definitely enjoy this again. Tasted @ 104F.

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ratebeer.com 98 BeerAdvocate.com B+

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Hybrid (blend of a Belgian kriek ale with a brown ale brewed in Chambly). Quelque Chose is strong cherry ale that is to be drunk hot! "Quelque Chose" is a popular French-Canadian expression that is used like "that's something"

Aecht Schlenkerla Eiche Doppelbock

Aroma of smoke, malt, and raw grain. Pours copper with light tan head that dissipates quickly. Palate is thin yet a bit oily, like bacon grease. I was expecting a harsher smoke flavor, but this beer is very well balanced and almost subdued considering other Aecht Smoked beers. Starts sweet and smokey and finishes with a nice bittering but NOT overly so. This is a special beer in the smoked catagory. Very enjoyable, with a little bit of "holiday" coming through. I think this is my favorite from Aecht Schlenkerla! Tasted @ 50F.

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ratebeer.com = 99 BeerAdvocate.com = A-

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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION:

Following century old recipes all malts made at the Schlenkerla brewery are dried by wood fire. While for the classic "Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier" traditionally beech has been - and still is - used, the malt for "Schlenkerla Oak Smoke" is kilned with oak wood. The resulting Oak Smoke Malt has a smoother and more multi layered smoky note than the intensely aromatic Beech Smoke Malt. The hence complex smokiness in "Schlenkerla Oak Smoke" is paired with the multifaceted bitterness of finest Hallertau aroma hops. With 8% alcohol and Bernstein color it matures for months in the deep brewery cellars underneath Bamberg into a special treat for smoke beer lovers for Christmas.

World Wide Stout & Duck Appetizer

Made duck appetizers and served with World Wide Stout.

Wild Duck Breats, fresh minced ginger, and water chestnuts marinated in sherry & sesame oil for 1 hour. Then roll in bacon and secure with toothpick. Broil for about 10 minutes turning once.

Delicious!

Over the top- Cashew coated with Dark Chocolate and a hint of Sea Salt AND Cashews drenched in white Chocolate infused with a delicate Curry Blend.

Two new additions to our snack category have become instant hits.   Both begin with Large Crunchy Cashews.  One raw Cashew is sent off to be coated with Dark Chocolate with a hint of Sea Salt.  The other raw Cashew finds itself being drenched in white Chocolate infused with a delicate Curry Blend. 

GOUDEN CAROLUS GRAND CRU ALE 750ML

2007: Unbelievable nose...like Jack Daniels and raisins. This beer has aged so damn well. Nice, lightly carbonated, viscous, huge head, dirty brown with a hint of red. I cant believe the nose. Taste of malts, dark fruit/raisins, alcohol, and wood. So many flavors and so well blended, it’s hard to pin down. I get some mushroom in there as well, but in a good way. Definitely still has some sugar present. This beer, IMO, has reached a crescendo. I cannot believe this beer is just 10% ABV at this point. Tasted @ 62F from the bottle.

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ratebeer.com = 100 BeerAdvocate.com = A

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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION:

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Every year on the 24th of February, the birthday of "Charles the fifth", the Brewery brews the Gouden Carolus "Cuvee of the Emperor" in a limited quantity and with an eye on the highest quality and tradition. This unique brewing, with only extra fine Belgian hops and with a higher alcohol level, guarantees a better evolution in the time, than the already known Gouden Carolus. This beer, as all our beers, is 100 % natural, with no preservatives, no adjuncts and no chemicals. We bottle it in bottles of 75 cl and closed with a quality cork. Excellent to store several years. Every year the public is invited to assist to the brewing process. Was 8% abv in 2000-2002, 10% in 2003 and 11% in 2004. 2007 is 10%.

Appel Herring in Tomato Mozzarella Sauce

I had this herring for lunch today.  By the look of the label you would assume that there would be at least one little ball of mozzarella in the can, but it was pureed into the sauce.  Maybe it started out as a ball when it left Germany- who knows-lol!  It tasted really good and reminded me of when the tomato and ricotta mix together in a really good lasagna.  The herring fillets themselves were firm, and of very good quality which you expect from Appel herring .  This is a good, inexpensive, low carb lunch.

Dutch citzenship alert

http://www.dutchinamerica.com/2010/09/26/dutch-citizenship-law-changes-effect-october-1-2010

New! Bassetts Bassetti The original Hard liquorice stick with the flattened end, stamped with 'bassetti'

Bassetts Bassetti, this is a slightly sweet  hardish licorice from England.  I believe that this is the licorice that the Baby Boomers keep telling me they remember from childhood.

The original Hard liquorice stick with the flattened end, stamped with 'bassetti'.  If you tap this licorice stick against something it will easily break into pieces, it won't shatter, at least none have so far.  I would call this a delicate product though as it does not take much force to break the sticks.They taste pretty good, not overly 'sweet' with a slightly bitter edge.

Treacle, wheat flour, colour (ammonia caramel), liquorice extract, glazing agent (gum arabic), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, flavouring.

Buy this sweet black licorice at the Licorice Shrine

DOGFISH HEAD BURTON BATON

TASTING NOTES:

Nice aroma of citrus and floral hops. Pours clear amber with very nice foamy head. Mouthfeel is rich for an IPA. Flavors are hops, wood, and alcohol notes. There is a carmelized sugar not ein there as well. This really is an impressive take on an IPA, and is very well balanced for a Dogfish Head beer. Very enjoyable, somewhat meaty Imperial IPA. Tasted from the bottle @ 56F.







COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a blended beer that we've been brewing for the past several years and it's recently been gaining in popularity. For Burton Baton we first brew two 'threads' or batches of beer: an English-style Old Ale and an Imperial IPA. After fementating the separate beers in our stainless tanks, the two are transferred and blended together in one of our large oak tanks. Burton Baton sits on the wood for about a month.
When enjoying the Burton Baton, you'll find an awesome blend of the citrus notes from Northwestern hops melding with woody, vanilla notes from the oak. The wood also tends to mellow the 10% of the beer - so tread cautiously!
Burton Baton is brewed and released three times per year.
Here is Sam chatting about the Burton Baton in our Quick Sip Clip:

Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws

2010, 11% ABV. Even though young, this is one wicked nice brew. Lots of floral hops and alcohol aroma and very nice frothy light tan head. Swirling produces a thick frothy head with light lacing. very intersting to see that head come back so strong. Almost like mousse or whipped cream. Pours wood brown and a bit cloudy, but that could be from quite a large amount of yeast left in the bottle.

Flavor is sweet, strong, with a nice balance of malt and bitter. Really I get a lot of honey, full coating of tongue, and a very slow fade of flavor. Medium to thick body, almost chewy. As it warms up, I taste more citrus, like tangerine, but still warm sweetness. Wonderful, memorable beer. Definitely putting some away for later. Tasted from the bottle @ 62F.

COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION:
Doggie Claws has a deep copper color and an intense hop character. I use Simcoe and Amarillo hops along with Organic Pilsner malt, British crystal and dark wild flower honey collected on Mt. Hood. The beer is ready to drink now but will improve with age. Happy Holidays from the curs at Hair of the Dog. - Alan Sprints, Brewmaster

Harviestoun Old Engine Oil

Aroma of wood, malt, alcohol, and caramel. not much head, but pours a nice wicked very dark brown/black. A little oily, and not over-the-top flavor. Subtle notes of hops, chocolate, brown sugar, and pine. very nice drinkable dark ale. tasted from the bottle @ 60F.

COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION:
Old Engine Oil is a near-black brew with a silky-smooth rummy aroma, a coffee-ish palate, and a suggestion of the darkest chocolate. It is made from pale malt, roasted barley and malted oats. Old Engine Oil is well-hopped with the sweetish variety Galena from Washington State, Worchester Fuggles and East Kent Golgings.The PG (present gravity) of Old Engine Oil is unusually high. This is because Ken Brooker wanted to produce a beer that had the character of a barley wine, i.e. high PG, lots of mouthfeel and high viscosity but with only6 % ABV, rather than the more normal barley wine ABV of about 8.5 %.He has used a high mash temperature to give the required wort profile. The trick is to balance this sweetness with the hop bitterness and acrid flavors from the Roast Barley.

Marina Market Unique Holiday Stocking Stuffers are in stock!

We haves so many fantastic inexpensive Stocking Stuffer in this year, and more are coming this week! Classic Brach's Arabian Nights Candy Bowl Mix, who doesn't remember this from Grandma's House?

Bacchus Gluhwein is Mulled (Heated) Red Wine with spices.  It is great after a hard day out in the snow, or for a cozy night in by the fire.  Spices include cardamom and clove.

Loadsa Sweets is just one of our large bags of treats that are perfect for an easy Stocking Stuffer Candy Mix.  We also have Haribo Rockstar Mix,

Just for fun we have the Frozen lips lolly pops, the lolly is on the backside so it looks like your lips are frozen and blue!

Everyone deserves a little Marzipan for the Holiday Season, one of our favorite Marzipan is the delightful Marzipan Pig, the one shown above is just one of the many styles of Marzipan Pigs that  we have in stock.   Chocolate Covered Marzipan Bars, Anthon Berg Filled Marzipan Discs, Plain Marzipan for Baking, whew the list goes on and on!

We have a very nice selection and variety of Christmas tree Ornaments including Lace and Delft Blue Tree Ornaments .

Check back later for more Holiday Stocking Stuffer ideas, or go to the Marina Market website and look for yourself!