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model hannelore knuts styling haider ackermann photography sybille walter

encens nº20, fall–winter 2007–2008

nothing else
model hannelore knuts styling haider ackermann photography sybille walter

encens nº20, fall–winter 2007–2008

Foie gras on gingerbread. Exactly as Aunt Mildred makes it for Sunday supper, no?

Airy Macarons That Rise Above the Rest

*DING*

Last night, S and I opened our first bottle of Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout.  I figured we should try at least one of our bottles fresh.  I was impressed with the thick and creamy mouthfeel combining prominent coffee, bourbon and dark chocolate while finishing with sweet maple syrup.  Overall, a really delicious beer that was worth the wait.

I acquired six bottles of Kern River Citra DIPA through trade and the beer definitely exceeded my expectations.  It initially pours a deep golden color and the nose is full of tropical fruits.  The taste follows the nose with lots of grapefruit, pine, and mango.  It has a creamy mouthfeel, finishing refreshingly dry with a nice aggressive floral bite.  Overall, Kern River Citra ranks right up there with Pliny as the best DIPAs.  

It’s always nice when I receive fresh Pliny.

“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.” -Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

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