NYC Tastes

I've told you about Terrapin Brewery a few times already...remember that   Wake and Bake  Oatmeal Stout last year...or maybe their fantastic Espresso Stout  which was my favorite beer of  2009?  Well if you don't remember that's okay, it just means more for me!  And I would love to drink as much as I possibly can of the their newest release the White Chocolate Moo Hoo. Terrapin takes their regular Moo Hoo, a creamy chocolate milk stout made of cocoa nibs from the Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Company, and add in a slew of white chocolate slabs to create a sweet but incredibly balanced stout with lots of smooth chocolate and hints of vanilla.  It's gorgeous to smell, even better to taste and just the beginning of Terrapin's special series.  The next release, a Cinnamon Roll'd Wake and Bake! Terrapin Brewery

The first time I had a beer from Terrapin Brewery was back in November of 2009.  I was out in Florida for Thanksgiving and ordered their Espresso Stout at a bar.  I remember being floored by the delicious roasted malt flavor and smooth creamy finish...so much so that I put it down on my list as best beer of  2009 .   Unfortunately I found out soon enough that Terrapin wasn't available in New York State.  Since then we've had to find creative ways to get their beers and our most recent acquisition just may be the best one I've had yet- the Wake and Bake. This Imperial Oatmeal Stout is simply fabulous.   When you take a whiff it smells like your in a coffee shop with a fresh pot brewing right under your nose.  It's similar to a Founders Breakfast Stout but with a lighter mouth feel and stronger coffee and chocolate flavors up front.  It c...