Grand Cru 101

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Marie

I seem to be having a case of the Fridays, which is why I opened a beer on a Wednesday…

This is the Beast Grand Cru by Avery:

Notice the very short, tulip-shaped tasting glass. It is the ideal vessel for this type of beer, which is best consumed in small doses.

It smells like a barley wine, but according to wikipedia, the term grand cru has been used for beers, especially in Belgium, to indicate a more elaborate version of a brand.

I’ll say.

Just look at it. It looks – and tastes- like rich molasses. Also a subtle tartness just underneath. Definitely hints of caramel in there too.

Seriously, drink at your own risk. Especially if you’re planning on doing crunches later…

Core challenge ends tomorrow – let’s all do 300 crunches tonight!

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  • http://threegreenleaves.wordpress.com Kloé

    Mmmm… That looks so good. But here’s the deal: I’m off alcohol (even beer!!) for 25 remaining days (about 8 in).. I know, this sounds crazy, but it’s because I’m going on vacation… and there’s gonna be A LOT of margaritas :-) Can’t wait!!!! Ever had “La Fin du Monde” (Unibroue)?

    • http://cheaperthantherapy.wordpress.com/ Marie

      Good for you! It doesn’t sound crazy at all – I’m all about moderation…and yes, I actually have tried la fin du monde. Very big belgian – a little too bubbly for my taste but definitely memorable. I actually mentioned it in a blog a long time ago! – http://cheaperthantherapyblog.com/2009/11/07/ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh/

      • http://threegreenleaves.wordpress.com Kloé

        Ah nice! I was so excited when I found it in the states, because it’s from Québec (where I’m from) so I have a biased crush on it :-)

      • http://cheaperthantherapy.wordpress.com/ Marie

        my bad, not a belgian style ale – a tripel.

  • http://theultimatefitchallenge.wordpress.com David Dierking

    300 crunches! You’re an animal!

    • http://cheaperthantherapy.wordpress.com/ Marie

      yeah – I talk a big game but I ended up doing ZERO crunches last night…but I enjoyed every minute of it.

  • http://territerri.wordpress.com/ territerri

    Drink beer in small doses? WHY?

    That actually sounds pretty good. I’m not a dark beer drinker at all, but the molasses description intrigued me.

    • http://cheaperthantherapy.wordpress.com/ Marie

      hehe, this beer is 14.9% alcohol so it pretty much moderates itself. It took me two hours to finish it!