Below are my favorite beers of 2006. They are not necessarily in order of favoritism, although Thomas Hardy’s Ale and Young’s Double Chocolate Stout were my top two favorite beers of 2006.
#1—Thomas Hardy’s Ale
a Barley Wine by O’Hanlon’s Brewing
8.5 ounce bottle. Heaven in a bottle. I’m not sure it gets any better than this…
#2—Young’s Double Chocolate Stout
a Sweet Stout by Young’s Brewing
16.9 ounce bottle. A wonderful stout that goes good with medium-grilled steak in a slightly salty rub or dessert.
#3—Gulden Draak
a Belgian Strong Ale by Brouwerij van Steenberge
11.2 ounce bottle. It accompanied one of my favorite meals: pot roast with roasted potatoes, carrots, and onions.
#4—Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend
a Quadrupel with a Cherry Lambic by Brewery Ommegang
25.4 ounce bottle. I now have two bottles in the newly created “beer cellar” at home. I hear the wait helps to really bring the cherry to the forefront.
#5—Powerhouse Saison
a Saison by Powerhouse Restaurant & Brewery
On tap. My first experience with a saison. Spicy, fruity, and all-around enjoyable.
#6—Whoop Pass IPA
an India Pale Ale by Silver City Restaurant & Brewery
On tap. A trip to my hometown of origin, Silverdale, for a birthday celebration brought this wonderfully fruity IPA to my attention.
#7—Cinder Cone Red Ale
an Amber Ale by Deschutes Brewing Company
12 ounce bottle. This is probably my favorite amber ale of all time. Smooth, with a good mixture of malt and hops.
#8—Old Nick Barley Wine Style Ale
a Barley Wine by Young’s Brewing
16.9 ounce bottle. My first experience with a barley wine. It will not be my last.
#9—Jubelale
an English Strong Ale by Deschutes Brewing Company
12 ounce bottle. Happy holidays, indeed! This is one with which to keep the winter warm and delightful.
#10—Pilsner Urquell
a Pilsener by Plzensky Prazdroj
12 ounce bottle. A good pilsener, made better by the fact that I got to drink a couple of these on Christmas Eve with my dad during round one of our family’s Christmas celebration.
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