Aroma Thyme Beer Info, Hudson Valley Restaurant

Southampton Secret Ale

2008-06-24T06:57:00.000-07:00

Secret Ale poured a light brown color with a mild off white head. It has a nice big malty nose with a hint of hops. The malt on the nose does not give off a sweet smell which means there are no fruity esters in this beer. There is malt on front and a quiet middle with a short but nice dry finish. This is a smooth, dry beer that would make for a nice session beer. If you are a noted ale drinker you will be able to find the subtle differences that this beer posesses.

Colorado Beer Dinner

2008-05-19T07:16:00.000-07:00

On Friday May 16th, Aroma Thyme hosted their Colorado Beer Dinner. Guests were treated to a five course meal that included favorites such as Quinoa Cake and Bison Chili. Each person went home with some beer gifts and three lucky diners also recieved t-shirts from Flying Dog Brewery.

Colorado Craft Beer Dinner at Aroma Thyme Bistro

2008-05-09T21:59:00.000-07:00

May 16th, 2008
$49 per person
845-647-3000 reservations
limited seats

Quinoa Cake
Petite Greens
Flying Dog In Heat Wheat

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Anazasi Bean Soup
Oskar’s, Dales Pale Ale
Avery Anniversary 14, Dry Hoped Ale

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Lamb Quesadillas
Roasted Chiles
Wild Dog, Dopple Bock
Avery Anniversary 13, Dopple Bock

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Colorado Brook Trout
Heirloom Potatoes
Left Hand, Warrior IPA
Avery, Maharaja IPA

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Bison Chili
Left Hand, Imperial Stout
Great Divide, Oak Aged Yetti

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Apple Strudel
Flying Dog, Horn Dog Barley Wine

Mothers Day Wines

2008-04-29T20:14:00.000-07:00

What should you treat mom to on Mother's Day?
Here is what we say at Aroma Thyme Bistro.

Kevin Burns, bar manager at Aroma Thyme Bistro,
recommends Lambics as a sweet beer for Mother’s Day.
Lambics are Belgian-style beers that may have fruit
added into them after the first fermentation. The
most common kinds of lambics are Kriek (cherries),
Frambroise (raspberries), Pêche (peach) and Cassis
(black currant). Kevin’s personal favorite is
Lindeman’s Framboise. The beer pours a red color with
plenty of raspberries in the aroma. The beer has a
champagne-like crispness and tastes quite sweet with a
lot of fruit.

Chris Rowley Wine Sommelier, Aroma Thyme Bistro

Sweetness and light for Mother's Day.

Start with the light-- sparkling wine. At Aroma Thyme Bistro you can treat your mother to some bubbly at a variety of points along the price spectrum, from our really nice, lively Di Bona Cava from Spain, to Krug 1995 from Champagne.

Sparkling wines are the perfect thing for toasts and who better to toast than the woman that brought you into the world?

And at the end of a meal, comes the sweetness, and who deserves sweetness more than the mothers of the world? We have a pretty remarkable selection of semi-sweet to absolutely luscious wines to accompany desserts. From Alsace we have Zind Humbrecht's "Zind"- a blend of Alsace varietals with a semi-sweet finish. From South America we have the Tardio, a late harvest wine made from the Torrontes grape. From New York State we have Wagner Ice Wine and from Sauternes, the capital of all things sweet, honeyed and delicious, we have three selections,
La Bastor de Montagne, le Dauphin de Guiraud and Chateau Gilette 1985.

And if you'd rather combine the sweetness with the light? Then try a half bottle of
Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec. This is Champagne the way it used to be, back in the
great days of the 19th century when Brut was thought quite brutal and everyone
wanted that sweetness in the wine that makes this offering special.

Aroma Thyme at TAP-NY!

2008-04-29T11:16:00.001-07:00

On Sunday April 29th, Aroma Thyme Bistro Marcus Guiliano was part of TAP-NY's cooking demonstration. The renowned chef cooked his Akaushi Beef Meatloaf Slyders with Great Hills Blue Cheese. After serving the hungry beer drinkers, Marcus was chosen to be a judge for the prestigious F.X. Matt Memorial Cup which was awarded to the best craft brewery in the New York State as well as the top three beers in the state, as well as the Matthew Vassar Brewers’ Cup which is awarded to the best craft brewery in the Hudson Valley and the top three beers from that region as well.

Rogue Beer Dinner

2008-04-14T07:17:00.001-07:00

On April 11th, Aroma Thyme Bistro held their Rogue Beer Dinner. The event was a great success as everyone went home happy after a night of great beer, great food and even great prizes. Everyone in attendance was treated to a eight beer, five course dinner and every customer walked home with a prize. Sebbie, who works for Rogue and is featured on the bottle of Rogue Chocolate Stout, was in attendance and spoke about the brewery and beers that were featured. Later in the night, Chef Marcus Guiliano emerged from the kitchen to greet everyone and to reveal the surprise that he was opening his 3 liter bottle of Rogue HazelNut Brown Nectar Ale for everyone to taste as well as giving away his other 3 liter bottle of Rogue Shakespeare Stout!

Tap Beer at Aroma Thyme Bistro

2008-04-08T16:54:00.000-07:00

Guinness
Rogue Chipotle Ale
Stella Artois
Captain Lawrence Pale Ale
Hurricane Kitty

On Tap at Aroma Thyme as of May 12th 2008.

Flying Dog Wild Dog Collaborator Doppelbock

2008-03-25T13:55:00.000-07:00

Kevin Burns

Collaborator Doppelbock is Flying Dog's latest beer in the Wild Dog series. Wild Dog is a series from Flying Dog that has consisted of their Double IPA in 2004, a Weizenbock in 2005, a Colorado Saison in 2006 and now the Doppelbock. The Doppelbock is unique in the fact that the beer was created through Flying Dog's Open Source Beer Project. Flying Dog combined feedback from the site and used it to create the recipe for this beer.
The beer poured a dark amber color with a thick, off-white foamy head. The nose was malty with a smokey note. The first palate consisted of malts and sweetness and progressed into a slightly dry finish in which the hops become apparent. The middle palate has a very smooth set of continuous malts and sugars. It is an enjoyable beer that is well balanced and extremely well made. Hats off to Flying Dog for this one.

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I love this beer. It is full and rich. Just a joy to drink.
It is now on our beer menu at Aroma Thyme. Since it is a limited release, we only have one case. Once it is gone, it's gone. But that is the neat thing about craft beers. We will find a beer just as good to replace it with. That is the fun part of our job, it could take tasting 20 or so beers before we find the one.

Marcus Guiliano

New York Assemblyman Proposes $0.25 surcharge per bottle

2008-03-22T12:22:00.000-07:00

Sourced from Foaminghead.com

http://rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=59223&rnews_story_type=18&category=10)

Democrat Feliz Ortiz is proposing a 25 cent surcharge on all alcoholic beverages sold in New York state. The reason for the surcharge would be to raise money for treatment and prevention programs. The result of the plan would be an increase in the cost of a six pack by $1.50 and a case by six dollars. Ortiz believes that if the bill is passed, it would raise $800 million a year.

I have to believe that the reason for Mr. Ortiz proposing this bill has something to do with his own personal and political agenda. While I feel that alcohol and drug abuse are serious problems and need to be addressed, I do not think that Ortiz's motives are extremely pure. This proposal is not the way to go about solving the problem. First of all, the majority of people buying craft beer are buying it for enjoyment, not because they have a problem. Second of all, if this bill passes, it will be extremely difficult to afford craft beer in New York State. The combination of the hop shortage and this Democrat's bill would push the price of an average NY craft 6 pack up to around $10. I can only hope that government realizes that this bill is ridiculous and that it is shot down. If the bill get close to passing we have to hope that Ortiz is discovered to be one of the Clients #1-8 in the Emperor's Club prostitution ring.

Rogue Beer Dinner, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

2008-03-14T14:40:00.000-07:00

ROGUE BEER DINNER

APRIL 11th, 2008 7pm
165 Canal Street Ellenville, NY 12428
(845)-647-3000
www.aromathymebistro.com

MENU

Kells Irish Lager
Uber Pilsner
Rogue Crater Lake Blue Cheese & Smokey Blue Cheese Duet
Spinach & Apple Salad

Mori Moto Soba Ale
Soda Noodle & Vegetable Stir-fry
Oyster & Shitake Mushrooms
Long Island Micro Greens

Imperial Pilsner
Australian Emperor Fish
Sautéed Yellow Wax Beans

Red Ale
Dead Guy Ale
Grilled Lamb Steak
Creamy Polenta & Roasted Onions

Old Crustacean
Chocolate Stout
Sherry & Fruit Trifle
Rogue Gear giveaways
$49 per person

Tasting Notes
Rogue Mori Moto Soba Ale
Rogue Mori Moto Soba Ale is a member of the Rogue Signature Series that was launched in 2003 with Chef Masaharu Morimoto who earned fame from his role on the TV series Iron Chef. The beer has a unique toasted-nuttiness flavor with a medium body and good hope bitterness,
Rogue St. Rogue Red Ale
Rogue's Red Ale is a reddish-copper color with a roasty-malt flavor and a hoppy finish.
Rogue Shakespeare Stout
Shakespeare Stout is brown in color with a rich creamy body and a mellow chocolate aftertaste.
Rogue Uber Pilsner
Uber Pilsner is a German style Pilsner that is pale gold in color with a medium body and some crisp hop bitterness.
Rogue Chocolate Stout
Rogue's Chocolate Stout is brown in color with a flavor of oats, chocolate malts, and real chocolate are balanced with real hops for a bittersweet finish.
Rogue Old Crustacean
Rogue's Old Crustacean is a Barleywine style beer that should be drank after a year of cellaring. The beer is intense, robust, malty and dark.

Ommegang Beer Dinner

2008-03-08T18:10:00.001-08:00

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, Local Beers

2008-03-08T15:28:00.000-08:00

Hudson Valley Restaurant week runs from March 9th to March 21st 2008.

We have decide to offer all NY State Beers at a 10% price reduction.

This promotion applies to all NY State Beers.
Here are the Breweries

Keegan Ales, Kingston

Ommegang, Upstate

Brooklyn Brewery

Southern Tier

South Hampton

Wagner

The best info on NY Beers can be found at Foaminghead.com

Reservations for Aroma Thyme can be made by calling 845 647-3000.

Victory Baltic Thunder Porter

2008-03-05T09:21:00.000-08:00

Just in!!!! Victory Baltic Thunder Porter

About this beer, from Victory's website
Truly a worldly beer. Baltic Thunder represents the Baltic Porter style admirably. Exhibiting the enticing, toffee roast of the British porter that originated the style in the 18th century, and the soothing, subtle fruit nuance of contemporary brews that flourish from Helsinki to Vilnius today, this dark lager honors the Baltic god of thunder. Created by an inspired collaboration of brewers and tempered with a touch of turmoil, Baltic Thunder rolls on to bring you enchanting light as the darkness fades.

Aroma Thyme Tasting Notes:

We had heard this beer was the same recipe as the Perkuno's Hammer from Heavyweight Brewing. Heavyweight went out of business sometime in 2006 or 2007. We absolutely loved their beers and became sad of this news. Then we heard Victory had the recipe for Perkuno's Hammer.

After tasting the beer, we decided it was no Perkuno's. But the beer is very good. It has a toffee or caramel mid palate. It finished with a mild coffee influence. The Perkuno's as I remember it had huge coffee on the finish.

We like the beer, but we can't say it is similar to the Perkuno's.

What Exactly Are You Tasting

2008-03-05T08:25:00.000-08:00

Great debates can come around tasting notes of beers, especially if you are blind tasting with a few buddies. What do you taste and what are the possibilites of flavors. I can remember a a blind tasting back in February of 2008 were I tasted bananas. My two co-tasters laughed, UNTIL they tasted the beer. Would you expect to taste bananas, cookies, coffee or herbal notes in your glass of beer. Well here is taste breakdown from Merchant Du Vin, an importer of world class beers.

Most of Merchant Du Vins beer can be found on our Aroma Thyme Bistro Beer Menu.

These tasting guidelines were in their monthly e-mail.

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Maybe a little help putting your delight into words
Beer holds some of the world's great flavors, and people often derive a large amount of pleasure sharing the delights with their friends or with their customers. It can be difficult to put some of the enthusiasm into words, but it can also be fun . . . and it is a necessity for someone like a server or bartender who is answering questions from a customer.

Beer flavors come from a combination of the ingredients and the techniques used in production, and the brewer's skill in balancing these elements. It may make it easier to talk about beer flavors by breaking them down into some general categories: malt, hops, yeast, carbonation, body and ethanol. As you taste, think of words that create associations for you -- they may help someone decide whether to try a new beer. Without too many technical beer-evaluation words, here's a list that may help describe beer flavors:
1. Words to describe malt flavors: Malty, biscuity, breadlike, grainy, rich, deep, roasty, cereal, cookie-like, coffeeish, caramelly, toffee-like, molasses-like, malt complexity, smoky, sweet, autumnal, burnt cream, scalded milk, oatmeal, rustic, layered.

2. Words to describe hop flavor and bitterness: Piney, citrusy, grapefruity, earthy, musty, spicy, sharp, bright, fresh, herbal, zippy, lemony, newly-mown lawn, aromatic, floral, springlike, brilliant, sprucelike, juniper-like, minty, pungent, elegant, grassy.

3. Words to describe fermentation flavors deriving from yeast: Fresh-baked bread, clovelike, bubblegum, yeasty, Belgiany, aromatic, tropical, subtle, fruity, clean, banana-like (and for some sour or extreme beers) horseblankety, earthy, musty.

4. Words to describe conditioning (carbonation): Soft, effervescent, spritzy, sparkling, zippy, pinpoint, bubbly, gentle, low carbonation, highly carbonated.

5. Words to describe body & mouthfeel: Rich, full, light, slick, creamy, oily, heavy, velvety, sweet, dry, thick, thin.

6. Words to describe warm ethanol (alcohol) flavors from strong beer: Warm finish, heat, vodka, esters, pungent, strength.

In addition to the main components, there are beers with fruit, or chocolate, or coffee, or pumpkin, or spices added; there are beers with flavors from wooden casks and sometimes with influences from whiskey or port that may have been in the cask before it held beer. Keep it fun, but as you taste a beer try to remember the words that come to mind.

And if a beer really moves you - really excites you - go for all-out words: uplifting, exciting, encouraging, life-changing, amazing, dynamic, re-energizing, unbelievable, unearthly. . . if you felt that way when you tasted the beer, you can't be wrong describing it that way.

Beer Advocate Review

2008-02-23T12:13:00.000-08:00

Here was a great review that was written on Beer Advocate in 2005. Our beer menu has grown to 150 beers since this was written. Our current list can be viewed here.

Ask about our beer club when you come in.

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Dave offered up Aroma Thyme Bistro when I put the lean on him for some places where I could get a good beer in the Hudson Valley. Ellenville's a little ways off, up or down 209, depending on which way you're coming from. Still, located nearly halfway between the two places I work, it was going to be just a matter of thyme before I got out that way...
A 12 seat slight arc wood bar runs the length to the left, and behind it, a panelled mirrored bar back unit with shelving over the mirrors to each side holding booze and glassware, and the bottled beer selection displayed above. Hardwood floors, red pressed tin ceiling, arch windows cut into the wood slat front, diamond patterned pale green wallpaper and wood slat walls with a lime green trim. Ceiling fans, drop lighting over the bar & seating areas, candles on the bar, potted plants in the front window and on the bar, A TV over the beer cooler in the corner, great "Art of Nature" framed prints for sale (massive Statue of Liberty, Elvis, Einstein and other "mower cuttings" carved into cornfields), new retro signage, and large Amethyst pieces (purpley crystal chunks of transparent Quartz) displayed behind the bar at both ends. 3 elevated booths, 7 tables, and a bar counter for 2 in one of the front windows. There's a small separate dining area to the rear with a good view of their massive wine rack.
The menu, a meeting of gourmet and holistic cuisine, is very vegetarian friendly, and is geared towards healthy eating. Grass fed beef with no hormones or antibotics, free range chickens fed a pesticide free vegetrian diet, foods low in cholesterol and essence oils used in preperation and cooking. Owner/Chef Marcus explained that he tries to avoid using butter, heavy dairy, refined sugar and white flours in the preperation of his foods. He uses organic grains and legumes, and local produce. I had the pan seared Gulf Shrimp glazed with Chipotles, Pineapple & Molasses. I was concerned about the heat but went with it anyway, and it was just awesome. Marcus later commented, "The Molasses really carries the Chipotles", and right he was. Followed it up with a Blueberry crisp with Vanilla ice cream. Also, just perfect.
An extensive wine list, some good Single Malts and Tequilla's, 3 taps (Brooklyn Brown Ale, Ommegang Hennepin & Wit), and 2 dozen plus bottles. Good local and regional micros (3 offerings from Ommegang, Heavyweight Lunacy, Victory Hop Devil, Wolavers *Organic* IPA, Otter Creek Lager, Allagash Triple Reserve, Southern Tier Porter), micros afar (5 offerings from Rogue, Mendecino Red Tail Ale, Flying Dog Horny Dog Barleywine), and imports (Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout, Corsendonk Brown Ale, Paulaner Hefe, Weihenstephaner Hefe Dark, Dinkel Acker), and a cider and N/A. It's a good beer list, small, but tight. Got a great meal, good conversation, and the service was excellent (Did I mention that Cassondra likes Barleywines?).
Trust me. If you get suckered into a family trip to the Nevele Grande, feign illness and sneak away here for dinner and drinks.

Left Hand Haystack Beer

2008-02-23T08:53:00.000-08:00

We tasted Left Hand's take on the German wheat style at Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville, NY. The Haystack wheat has 5% ABV and pours a medium sized head, and a cloudy hay color, which may be where the name comes from. The beer has a clean nose with not much on the hop or malt side. The first sip is crisp and there is not much to the body. There is not much flavor in the middle and almost none on the finish. If you are looking for a lighter styler beer for a hot summer day this is not a bad choice, but if your looking for a nice big beer to sip on, I would look elsewhere. Overall, it is not a terrible beer, but I probably wouldn't recommend it either.

Look for the Left Hand Warrior IPA tasting notes coming soon.

2008-02-21T16:27:00.000-08:00

Our latest tasting was Anderson Valley's Hop Ottin' IPA. This beer won the silver medal at the 2001 World Beer Championships. It poured a clear, bronze color with a big head. The smell gives off a very hoppy, very dry nose. The first sip is very smooth and leads into a smooth, sweet, middle with a hint of caramel. The sweet middle does not last long as the beer moves into a very dry, very long, bitter finish. The beer is dry-hopped which leads to the very hoppy body. Overall, I was not overwhelmed by this beer, but then again it is not my favorite style. My final recommendation is to try it if you are a true IPA fan, but it is nothing all that amazing.

Beer tasted at Aroma Thyme Bistro

We Love Lambics, Do You?

2008-02-21T09:46:00.000-08:00

In Belgium's Senne River Valley, brewers have been
producing lambic ales from locally-grown barley and wheat for centuries. The process is similar to every other brewing region in the world, except for one huge difference: lambic brewers add no yeast.
In other parts of the world, brewers add laboratory pure strains of brewer's yeast in closed, sanitary systems; lambic brewers let airborne, natural yeast of multiple strains alight in their wort and perform the magic transformation into beer. It's unusual and maybe even amazing: it would be like leaving a glass of milk out on the counter and getting spontaneous yogurt.

The flavor of a lambic is dry, complex, tart, and like no other beer. Frequently, lambics have fruit added as the perfect flavor balance, and the best-selling lambics in America, Lindemans, are famous for their elegant, sweet Framboise (Raspberry), Pomme (Apple), Peche (Peach), Kriek (Cherry), and Cassis (Black Currant) lambics. They also produce Cuvée René, an award-winning and traditional lambic without fruit, blended by hand and known as gueuze or geuze. Founded in 1811, the brewery has been family-owned for eight generations.

If you have had Lindemans before, you've experienced the magic balance of amazing aroma, tart complexity, and rich sweet fruit. Grab a bottle for the holiday . . . and if you sell Lindemans at your store or restaurant, order in an extra case or two.

Aroma Thyme Comments:
We Love Lambics!!!
We stock all the flavors. This is a wine drinkers beer. Try these beers with dinner or dessert. WE like the Apple with spicy food, such as our curries. The raspberry is a natural with chocolate. Let Beer Wiz Chris Rowley help you with one of these selections.

Aroma Thyme Bistro Beer List, March 2008

2008-02-20T16:42:00.000-08:00

BEER MENU

Earn rewards for you and your friends by drinking our beers. Earn prizes and gift certificates at each level of our beer club. Plus as a member you can order from our rare and limited beer menu.

CIDER
Doc’s Draft Hard Apple Cider (Gluten-Free) 12 oz. $6 Warwick, NY

LAGERS & PILSNERS
Lake Front New Grist (Gluten-Free) 12 oz. $4 Wisconsin
Corona 12 oz. $4 Mexico
Boston Beer Co. Sam Adams Light 12 oz. $4 Boston
Boston Beer Co. Sam Adams 12 oz. $4 Boston
Bitburger 12 oz. $4 Germany
Victory Prima Pils 12 oz. $5 Pennsylvania
Rogue Uber Pilsner 22 oz. $10 Oregon
Rogue Mori Moto Imperial Double 26 oz. $24 Oregon
Pinkus Organic Pilsner 17 oz. $9 Germany
Thomas Brau non-alcoholic 12 oz. $4 Germany

BOCK
Spaten Optimator Double 12 oz. $4 Germany
Wagner Valley Dog Sled Triple Bock 25.4 oz. $20 New York
Celebrator Dopplebock 11.2 oz. $12 Germany
Castle Eggenberg Urbock 23 11.2 oz. $9 Austria
Castle Eggenberg Samiclaus 2005 11.2 oz. $14 Austria
Castle Eggenberg Samiclaus 2006 11.2 oz. $12 Austria
Avery Thirteen Wizen Dopplebock 22 oz. $19 Colorado
Aventinus Weizen Eisbock 11.2 oz $9 Germany

ALE
Oskar, Dale’s Pale Ale 12 oz. $6 Colorado
Boddingtons Pub Ale 16 oz $6 England
Brooklyn Local 1 25.4 $16 Brooklyn, NY
Magic Hat #9 12 oz. $4 Vermont
Avery Fourteen Dry Hopped Ale 22 oz. $19 Colorado
Orlio Organic from Magic Hat 12 oz. $5 Vermont
Rogue Red 12 oz. $6 Oregon
Rogue Red 22 oz. $12 Oregon
Rogue Mori Motto Soba Ale 22 oz. $12 Oregon
Rogue Brown Nectar 3 litter $75 Oregon
Dogfish Head Fort (brewed with raspberries) 25.4 oz. $35 Delaware
Unibroue Terrible 2004 25.4 oz. $17 Canada
Otter Creek Otteroo World Tour 22 oz. $12 Vermont
O’ Hanlon’s Thomas Hardy’s Ale 2004 8.5 oz. $16 England
Fuller’s Ale 2004 16.9 oz. $20 England
Fuller’s Ale 2005 16.9 oz. $18 England
Fuller’s Ale 2006 16.9 oz. $16 England
Kelpie Ale 16.9 oz. $8 Scotland
BEER MENU

Earn rewards for you and your friends by drinking our beers. Earn prizes and gift certificates at each level of our beer club. Plus as a member you can order from our rare and limited beer menu.

ALE
J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Calvados Casks 2005
9.3 oz. $16 UK
J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Lagavulin Casks 2006
9.3 oz. $16 UK
WHEAT-WEISSE ALES
Pinkus Organic 17 oz. $9 Germany
Schneider Wiesen Edelweiss Organic 17 oz. $9 Germany
Paulaner Hefe-Weizen 17 oz. $7 Germany
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dark 17 oz. $7 Germany
Franziskaner Dunkel Dark 17 oz. $7 Germany

ALT (Aged Ale)
Southampton Secret Ale 12 oz. $6 New York
Pinkus Original Munster Alt 17 oz. $9 Germany

BELGIAN ALES
Corsendonk Abbey Brown 25.4 oz. $19
Foret Saison Organic 12 oz. $9
Foret Saison Organic 25.4 oz. $18
Petrus Dubbel Bruin 12 oz $9
Huyghe Delirium Tremens 11.2 oz. $10
Rodenbach Grand Cru 25.4 oz. $20
St. Bernardus Prior 25.4 oz. $20
Van Steenberge Bornem Triple 25.4 oz. $24
Van Steenberge Augustijn 25.4 oz. $20
Brasserie Dupont Saison 25.4 oz. $24
Brasserie Dupont Moinette 25.4 oz. $25
Brasserie Dubuisson’s Scaldi’s Special 33.8 oz. $65
Duvel Golden Ale 12 oz. $12

BELGIAN STYLE ALES
Castelain Blond Biere de Garde 25.4 oz. $25 France
Castelain St. Amand 25.4 oz $25 France
La Choulette Framboise 25.4 oz. $25 France
Allagash Triple Reserve 25.4 oz. $14 Maine
Ommegang Hennepin Saison 25.4 oz. $12 New York
Ommegang Abbey Ale 25.4 oz. $12 New York
Ommegang Abbey Ale 3 litters $65 New York
Ommegang Rare Vos 12 oz. $6 New York
Ommegang Three Philosophers 12 oz. $6 New York
Ommegang Ommegeddon (Still ageing) 25.4 oz. New York
Southampton Double White 12 oz. $6 New York

IPA (India Pale Ale)
Wolavers Organic 12 oz. $4 Vermont
Orlio Organic from Magic Hat 12 oz. $5 Vermont
Dogfish Head 60 Minute 12 oz. $5 Maryland
Dogfish Head 90 Minute 12 oz. $8 Maryland
Dogfish Head 120 Minute 12 oz. $17 Maryland
Bear Republic Racer 5 22 oz. $12 California
Avery Maharaja Imperial 22 oz. $18 Colorado
Weyerbacher Double Simcoe 12 oz. $6 Pennsylvania

BARLEY WINE ALES
Brooklyn Monster Ale 2004 12 oz. $12 New York
Brooklyn Monster Ale 2005 12 oz. $10 New York
Brooklyn Monster Ale 2006 12 oz. $8 New York
Brooklyn Monster Ale 2007 12 oz. $6 New York
Flying Dog Horn Dog 12 oz. $6 Colorado
Keegan Ales Super Kitty 2006 34 oz. $35 Kingston, NY
Keegan Ales Super Kitty 2007 34 oz. $30 Kingston, NY
Rogue Old Crustacean 25.4 oz. $25 Oregon
Stadsbrouwerij De Hemel New Ligt Grand Cru 2005
11.2 oz $35 Netherlands

CERTIFIED TRAPPIST
Achel Brune 11.2 oz. $10 Belgium
Chimay Premiere Red 12 oz. $11 Belgium
Chimay Premiere Red 25.4 oz. $24 Belgium
Chimay Grande Reserve 25.4 oz. $24 Belgium
Chimay Cinq Cents Triple 25.4 oz. $24 Belgium
Koningshoven Blond 25.4 oz. $16 Netherlands
Koningshoven Dubbel 25.4 oz. $20 Netherlands
Koningshoven Tripel 25.4 oz. $22 Netherlands
Koningshoven Quadrupel 25.4 oz. $24 Netherlands
Orval Trappist Ale 11.2 oz. $10 Belgium
Rochefort Eight 11.2 oz. $12 Belgium
Rochefort Ten 11.2 oz. $15 Belgium
Westmalle Tripel 11.2 oz. $12 Belgium
Westmalle Dubbel 11.2 oz. $12 Belgium

LAMBIC
Lindemans Framboise 12 oz. $9 Belgium
Lindemans Peche 25.4 oz. $18 Belgium
Lindemans Kriek 25.4 oz. $18 Belgium
Lindemans Cassis 25.4 oz. $18 Belgium
Lindemans Pomme 25.4 oz. $18 Belgium
Lindemans Gueuze 25.4 oz. $18 Belgium

PORTER
Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti 22 oz. $15 Colorado
Southern Tier 12 oz. $5 New York

STOUT
Guinness 12 oz. $4 Ireland
St. Peters Cream Stout 16 oz. $8 England
Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout 12 oz. $7 England
Dogfish Head World Wide Stout 12 oz. $18 Maryland
Left Hand Oak Aged Imperial Stout 2007 25.4 oz $22 Colorado
Rogue Chocolate Stout 22 oz. $10 Oregon
Rogue Shakespeare Stout 3 litters $75 Oregon
Keegan Ales Mother’s Milk 12 oz. $5 Kingston, NY

Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2005/06 12 oz. $10 Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2006/07 12 oz. $8 Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Winter 2007/08 12 oz. $6 Brooklyn, NY

RARE AND LIMITED BEER MENU

DogFish Head Olde School Barley Wine 12 oz. $12 Maryland

DogFish Head Golden Era Imperial Pilsner 12 oz. $10 Maryland

Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 2007 12 oz. $16 Chicago

Ithaca Double IPA 12 oz. $6 Itacha NY

Stone Double Bastard 2007 22 oz. $16 California

Biere du Boucanier 25.4 oz. $30 Belgium

Brasserie Thiriez 25.4 oz. $18 France

Burton Empire India Pale Ale 16.9 oz. $12 England

Dubuisson Scaldi’s Belgian Ale 8.48 oz. $12 Belgium

Melbourn Bros. Apricot Ale 12 oz. $12 England

Unibroue Trois Pistoles 12 oz. $5 Canada

Great Divide Hercules Double IPA 12 oz. $5 Denver, CO

Dog Fish Head Olde School Barley Wine Style Ale

2008-02-20T16:02:00.000-08:00

The Valley Table is the Hudson Valley's premier magazine for Hudson Valley farms, food and cuisine. The March-May 2008 issue lists Weihenstephaner's Hefeweissbier Dunkel, Flying Dog Brewery's "Wild Dog" Collaborator Doppelbock and Dogfish Head's "Olde School" Bottle-conditioned barley wine-style ale as their seasonal beer picks. I called Chef Marcus Guiliano at Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville, NY and asked him if he had any of the beers since Aroma Thyme has one of the most expansive beer lists in the area. He just happened to have all three on his list and invited me over to try the Dogfish Head "Olde School".
Dogfish only produces five beers year round (one of which is available only in the Mid-Atlantic), but produces 18 more seasonal and limited releases. The Deleware brewery has recieved much acclaim over the years for their brews and have been praised for their innovation. "Olde School" is one of those limited releases and was launched in November 2007. The beer pours a dark orange copper with a very thin head. The beer is fermented with dates and figs, and the nose gives off a smooth, fruity smell with a lot of malt. The first sip hits the palate strongly and you can taste a wide range of flavors. This pattern continues into the mid palate before tailing off slightly into a very nice finish. The beer has a whopping 15% ABV but hides it nicely. The beer is very good now but will only get better with time as the flavors have a chance to balance out.
I strongly suggest buying a four pack of this beer, tasting one now, and laying the other three down for a while. This rich, complex beer will only get better with time, as the flavors have time to smooth out.