Buried Treasure at Belmont Station

We've emptied the Belmont Station cellar and we'll be releasing some VERY tasty vintage brews in the next few weeks, including some that are 6-8 years old.

Here's the first three:

~Allagash Grand Cru Batch #5 (bottled Oct. 22, 2002) This is an incredible beer when it's fresh, and I'm sure it'll be even better with almost 4 years under it's belt. $17.95 per 750ml bottle

~Thomas Hardy's vintage 1999 (This is the last vintage from the original brewery) I had one of these the night before last and I finally understand the allure of this beer. I've had fresh bottles on a couple occasions and had a hard time getting past the "paint thinner" phenols that were present. But, at seven years old, it's mellowed and rounded out beautifully. It smells wonderfully of dates and other dark fruit. The harsh alcohol "heat" has softened to a gentle tingliness that lingers in the mouth long after the smooth finish. $13.95 per 11.2oz bottle

~La Trappe Dubbel (bottled April '02) From the only Trappist brewery outside Belgium, La Trappe (aka "De Konigshoeven") had their "Trappist" designation taken away shorty after these were produced. They ought to be in perfect condidtion for drinking right now, but they'd also make great conversation pieces for anyone with a big bottle collection. $21.95 per 750ml bottle

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