As I take a mini-break from Holiday Hell and Brimstone, I want to relate to you the lovely brunch I went to this past Sunday. I took a trip across the river to the world famous Blind Tiger Alehouse (281 Bleecker Street in Manhattan). This was a Founder's Brunch, where of course, the beers on special were from Founder's, a brewery from Michigan (that deserves all of their accolades). Anyway, I ordered pancakes, eggs overeasy and sausage, and washed it down with three beers, two from Founders, and one from Dieu Du Ciel (a brewery from Canada) .
The first beer I had was the Founder's Canadian Breakfast Stout. Now I see (and taste) what employees and customers have been raving about. This stout is loaded with rich cocoa, smoky maple, and sweet molasses. It went down so smooth and neat, it actually enhanced the syrup on my pancakes (battered with Brooklyn Weisse BTW).
The second beer I had with brunch was CBS' heavier older brother, the Kentucky Breakfast Bourbon Stout. I've had this beer before, with its intense richness, the sweet spice of the bourbon, deep color and smooth stout flavor. Much, much bigger and creamier than CBS, Kentucky Breakfast Bourbon Stout just beckons you to take a ride.
Lastly, Dieu Du Ciel's Solstice D'Hiver helped finish brunch off right. A barleywine style, this little motherfucker packed a punch. Full of herbs, spices (vanilla for one), sweet elements (raisins, honey), this one was the best beer I have ever had from this brewery. The color, with its dark brown tone, just gives you the impression of being a stout, but one sip will leave you feeling otherwise. Brunch was great, Blind Tiger as always, fantastic (see ya 12/31!), and interesting patrons and their conversations keep me open and inclusive. Just the way a Sunday should always be.
P.S. For those interested about more information about the beers I reviewed and the Blind Tiger Alehouse, here you go:
Founder's Brewery: www.foundersbrewing.com
Dieu Du Ciel: www.dieuduciel.com
Blind Tiger Alehouse : 281 Bleecker Street, New York, New York www.blindtigeralehouse.com
