Well, here I am in Stonington, CT, on the Long Island Sound and only a hop, skip, and a jump from the Rhode Island border. I'm on a bit of a vacation this week, ahead of starting my new job on August 2nd. (So, yes, I'm actually stepping away from managing the wine and spirits store to focus on my main interest, public policy education.) But of course I am still blogging and will pick it back up in earnest, starting today!
I'm at Breakwater restaurant in Stonington, and saw this on the taplist. It's a 4.70% ABV Czech-style pilsner, made with Aromatic malt and Sterling hops, and named for the 1814 Battle of Stonington, in which the victorious Connecticut militia turned away a vastly-superior fleet of British ships during the War of 1812. Between August 9 and 12, 1814, British frigates and ships-of-the-line bombarded the town but failed to secure a victory.
I grabbed a half-pour while waiting for our dockside table. It was pretty hot out, even with the sea breeze, so I wanted a lighter beverage. And I chose wisely, but...one thing that strikes me about this is that it's actually on the heavier end of pilsners. I was surprised at how thick and full-bodied it was. It's off-dry, with a heavy dash of honey which is quite welcome and gives substantial body to an otherwise-light style. I enjoy the traditional flavors as well, and am picking up the flaked-wheat and dry, salty texture. This would be a nice pairing with some seafood (not that I can eat most seafood due to an allergy) or lighter chicken dishes. Or perfect for a day on the pier!
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