Mug Warrior

There has been mention made of the award winning Russian Imperial Stout from Iron Hill. Luckily, while eating lunch at the Iron Hill in Media, this Bronze medal winner was available for purchase in a 25 oz. corked bottle.  I bought it.  Let me just say that it is a beer with more characters than a science fiction convention.  Sweet, chocolaty, bold nutty finish etc. etc. etc.  To be honest, I would have a hard time finding a complementary food to accompany this beer.  This beer maybe be best served as its own meal.  If you have had a chance to try this beer, please comment below.  Did I like it?…Yes.  Would I recommend it?…Yes.  Is it a type of beer that should only be imbibed once a year?…Yes, because of its loud nature.  Hmmmm…not too dissimilar to Tim.

I had the pleasure of living mere blocks from Iron Hill Brewery in Media. Trish loves their Shrimp and Crab Cakes and the Pan Seared Shrimp and Sea Scallops is pretty amazing itself. As is important for any good brewpub, they’ve got some really good beers. The Rasberry Wheat (though I prefer my wheats unfiltered) is light and delicious. It goes great with the seafood dishes at Iron Hill. Top off the meal with a Pig Iron Porter and a Double Chocolate Hill cake. I’m getting fatter just thinking about it.

2006 has been a big years for Iron Hill. It’s their 10th anniversary. To celebrate they are releasing an anniversary beer, a Belgian-style Trappist Ale at 10+% ABV. Not only does this beer sound delicious, but its gonna be bottled and sold for your carry out pleasure. They recently opened their sixth location in Pheonixville and they won two awards at The Great American Beer Fest. One for the Russian Imperial Stout in Media and Bourbon Ivan in West Chester. They also recieved Philadelphia Magazine’s Best Brewpub 2006 this year.

I’m a big fan and you will be too. Go, eat, and join the Mug Club - then you too will drink from a 24oz beer mug.