Abyss Update

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

While watching the Ducks take over the Holiday Bowl last night a few celebration beers were opened. Among them an ‘06 and ‘07 Abyss. I was really looking forward to the ‘06, last time I had this was about a year ago and it was excellent, unfortunately now after two years this bottle had started [...]

Winter Survival Day 8?

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Nothing has changed, more snow, cars seeming to disappear into the ground, no good pubs in walking distance, what’s left to do but dig into the cellar. Bill, from It’s Pub Night, had encouraged me to try the old Deschutes ‘03 Jubel ale that I had found in my cellar during one of my last [...]

Back into the Cellar

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

The storm continues to wreck havoc on my work week, fearing getting stuck in the snow in my little 2wd economobile I decided to work the afternoon from home. Needing a little boost of liquid warmth I decided to dive back into the beer cellar for another treat. What emerged was a 2007 Deschutes Jubelale. [...]