Great Night Out in Philly

On Saturday evening, Suzy QCB and I had the following The Farmers' Cabinet:

• Hanssens Kriek 6% {Belgium} - 3 words (from their menu): WOW, WOW, WOW. this is a gem we were lucky to procure. a classic\traditional lambic with loads of sourness and cherries (hold onto your britches!) and a slight funk
• Del Borgo Enkir {Italy} 6.1%
• An English Bitter on Cask - don;t remember the name, but it was one of the last pours, so it was a bit still and oxidized, but not bad

We also sampled the following:

• Hof Ten Dormal Blonde {Belgium} 8%
• Timmermans Strawberry {Belgium} 4% (NOT a Fan)
• Kulmbacher Eisbock {Germany} 9.2%
• Schlenkerla Rauchbier Oak Smoke {Germany} 8%

Last but certainly not least, we also shared a Cheese Plate (and smoked Duck)...based on the recommendation of their resident cheese wizard/guru....AMAZING!!!!

-- Rick S.

Herr Rick's Birthday

For my birthday, I had the following @ The Farmer’s Cabinet in Philadelphia:

• A “House Brewed” Brett Saison (forgot the official name & details)
• McKenzie Saison Vautour {PA} 7%
• Tired Hands Handfarm Saison {PA}
• Fantome Hiver {Belgium} 8%
• Haviestoun Old Engine Oil – High Gravity Version {Scotland} 9%
• JW Lees Harvest Ale 2009 {England} 11.5%
• J.W. Lees Harvest ale aged in Calvados Barrels {England} 11.5%

All I'm going to say at this point is the least impressive beer was still amazing!!!