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| Photo | James Saul |
If you're still questin' for Halloween-themed beers to hold on to the spirit of the just-passed holiday, Magic Hat is offering up a "Night of the Living Dead" variety pack. A case � "a macabre medley of monstrous mixtures!" � retails for about $35 and features four brews: deep-red Roxy Rolles, a rich Chocolate Belgian Stout and Magic Hat classics #9 and Circus Boy.
The folks at Magic Hat hooked us up with samples of Roxy Rolles and the Stout, along with a sweet pair of neon plastic shades (above, worn by beer). Sadly, the shades do not come in every "Night of the Living Dead" pack, otherwise we could have billed this as a "Drunken Corey Hart Costume in a Box."
In any case, the special guests on the Magic Hat roster are quite tasty. Roxy Rolles has a complex, fruity-pine vibe from a blend of Brewer's Gold and Simcoe hops. A nice beer for sessioning, especially if you like a strong red ale; serve it with something savory. Magic Hat's "Fall Odd Notion 2009" is the Chocolate Belgian Stout, a might, malty bevvy with delicious cocoa and caramel undertones from five different malt varieties. If you're a fan of the dark, this brew will light up your autumn nights.
I thrifted the Pac-Man glass somewhere in Philly, maybe Super Thrift in Port Richmond Plaza (York & Aramingo). It was one of those finds that made me feel all warm and fuzzy, just like that Magic Hat Chocolate Belgian Stout.
that sounds awesome, especially the name of the pack. ps, how do i get one of those pac-man glasses?
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