Think of this tasting as daycare for adults. After the Magic Hat session tasting, we’re going head-first into the strong stuff with some big beers from Weyerbacher paired up with … wait for it … Sugar Momma’s Cookies.

What, you say? Cookies and beer? Oh, yes. Yes, indeed. Mike Kolker of Freedom will be there as well as Jamie, Ms. Sugar Momma herself. This tasting is pushing the envelope on flavors, so bring your tastebuds and come exploring. (You all laugh when we recommend “drunken milkshakes” in the hot weather, then you all come back and say how good they were. Open minds, people!)

Blanche (Witbier): http://www.weyerbacher.com/cwo.php?id=7&page_id=9  

Cookie: Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate

Blanche is a thirst quenching beer that combines character and flavor with a moderate alcohol content.  Just try a bottle.  In the nose you’ll notice spiciness from the coriander seeds and dried curacao orange peels added during the boil.  In the mouth you’ll find a mild and refreshing ale with a hint of dryness from the wheat ingredients.  A clean finish follows with just a hint of tart spiciness.

Heresy (Oak-aged Imperial Stout): http://www.weyerbacher.com/cwo.php?id=7&page_id=14

Cookie: Banana Maple Walnut

This incredibly intriguing Imperial Stout is made by aging our Old Heathen in some very famous Oak barrels that were used for aging bourbon! What do we have when we are done? A stout whose very essence has been enhanced. A stout whose complexity has been increased. A stout with notes of Oak, whiskey and vanilla melding together to create a new sensation.

QUAD (Belgian-style Quadruple): http://www.weyerbacher.com/cwo.php?id=7&page_id=19  

Cookie: Oatmeal Raisin

Massively big and delicious, QUAD is an elegant and dark ale. Rich with complexity and flavor, try savoring it after a long day or during a fine dinner. You also might enjoy it as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to a dessert, but QUAD stands alone quite well. We recommend enjoying QUAD in a brandy snifter or wineglass so you can drink in the aroma of this fine elixir. QUAD, with an alcohol content of 11.8% (by volume) is the strongest beer we make, so please pay proper accord as you enjoy it.

Blasphemy (Oak-aged QUAD): http://www.weyerbacher.com/cwo.php?id=7&page_id=52

Cookie: Almond Date

Blasphemy is our award-winning QUAD aged in bourbon barrels. But not over-aged, so we’ve picked up gentle vanilla oaky notes which complement rather than supersede the complex qualities that already make QUAD such an incredible beer.