I’ve added a new beer to my list of favorites. The current obsession is New Holland Brewery‘s Dragon’s Milk described by New Holland as:
“A barrel-aged stout with a soft and rich caramel-malt character intermingled with deep vanilla tones dancing in an oak bath. Unmistakably distinctive and hauntingly remarkable, Dragon’s Milk’s warming complexity pairs well with smoked meats and cheeses, red meat, or a nice cigar. Year Round Availability. Cheeses to try: Rich bleu cheeses & triple crèmes.”
However, one of my good friends, who shares my same affinity for great beer, described it quite acurately as “sex and chocolate all rolled into one”!
If you’re not into dark beers, you may not enjoy this one, and it is definitely not meant for chugging. It’s a great fall/winter beer to drink by the fire or have as an after-dinner drink. Of course, I’d drink it any time!
This article does a great job of describing the wonder that is Dragon’s Milk: http://www.slashfood.com/2010/03/22/new-holland-brewings-dragons-milk-beer-of-the-week/