hmmm, brownies. I don't smoke pot anymore...I like to drink too much and have learned you can't mix them...at least I can't anymore. but I have a friend who takes the brownie making thing very seriously....do you know what cannabutter means...lol. he brings it to a science like I try with briskets. When you treat briskets like a science, there are 3 types of briskets....the magical ones, the mistakes...and everything else. You become your worst critic. That's how my friend is with his brownies....last pool party that he "served" I'm giggling and complimenting his brownies and he's saying...yeah, they're OK.
Well....I gotta go to bed; we've derailed Jugdish's thread, but gave him a respectable number of replies. Next time we discuss briskets, I'll tell you about my christmas present to myself.....an EXTRA LARGE Big Green Egg.
Yeah, it's really dry. The 120 is far greater. Doesn't quite "pour like syrup" as you may read about, but it's a delightful beast. For sipping only, unless you like whiskey-shot heartburn. St. Bernardus brews are Abbey Ales, which are caste-wise a level below Trappistes. Though the Abt. 12 is better than just about all the top-tier Trappistes I've had. No. The only official Trappistes are: Chimay Orval Rochefort Westmalle Westvleteren Achelse Kluis Koningshoeven Westvleteren 12 is routinely regarded as the best beer in the world, but it's only available in Belgium or via the internet. I need to bite the bullet and get it. Nah, my beer guy, at the D&Q minimart at Richmond and Montrose, can't get it anymore. I asked one guy at a Spec's about it, he wasn't sure why it's no longer around, then another guy at a different one spelled it out. Seems reasonable; they're only monks, after all. The brownies are the most disgusting thing I've ever eaten. Worse than raw cactus.
This is one of my absolute favorite beers, so I went to the source. Here's the reply I got: Thank you for contacting us. I am sorry it has taken me so long to respond. Our office was closed for our National Sales Meeting, and I have just returned. Unfortunately the “nasty rumor” is true. There are 2 reasons why you can’t find Rochefort in Texas any more: 1. Limited U.S. supply from the brewery. First and foremost, Rochefort is a monastery so the production of beer is very secondary to them. As the importer, we are allocated a certain number of cases each year by them for the entire U.S. 2. The license renewal fees in TX are HUGE compared to other states. Therefore, we are limiting Rochefort in states where there are no annual fees or a minimal fee. The best thing you can do is to write to your state legislature to reduce the annual liquor license fees. 3. The two licenses that Rochefort needs annually are: · License “U” – Nonresident Brewer’s Permit 1,500.00 Surcharge 160.00 · License “S” – Nonresident Seller’s Permit 150.00 Surcharge 160.00 (the surcharge is more than the fee!!!) ANNUAL FEES 1,970.00 Linda Sherlock Sales Coordinator Merchant du Vin xxxxxxx@mdvbeer.com America's Premier Specialty Beer Importer Since 1978 Not surprising in the least that TABC & the Legislature have a hand in screwing this up. Texas may have the most ridiculous liquor laws in the US. I emailed her back to find out what states will continue to carry it, I'll pass that along when I hear.
Well, I am going to the best Belgian restaurant in Houston this weekend. They probably don't have Trappistes Rochefort 10 if it isn't available in Texas, so I will let you know what they have that's good (other than Duvel).
Damn straight. The GF has never been there, it's a family favorite, and she loves mussels. It's a no-brainer.
