The Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #9 is the ninth brew in a very rare series of small batches that the Houston based brewery releases once or twice a year. The Divine is hard to find, with only 1500 cases per series. This one was $14.99 per 6-pack.
This beer is different than any other beverage in any category, outside of water, that I have tasted in my 37 years on this earth. I love a strong Bordeaux with or without food, and this was like drinking a mug full of Thanksgiving pudding. It has a deep chocolate brown color with a tan head. Saint Arnold described it with a "nose full of pumpkin." That is right on target. As the mug made it's way towards my mouth, I could smell a cool pumpkin pie. The initial hit was thick and spicy. It proves a long nutmeg and pumpkin spice finish, with a solid flavor for about three seconds. Once again, a few seconds later, a hot spice creeps into your mouth after the beer is on it's way down. It is a very strong with 11% alcohol, so watch out. About two and a half beers worth of strength.
Any cigar would go very nicely with this one. All of the unique flavors, and their timing, open up many options for a nice cigar and beer combination. I personally could not drink more that one at a time, but some people may be able to. Very nice job by the St. Arnold's Brewery to give us this fist full of experience.
This beer is different than any other beverage in any category, outside of water, that I have tasted in my 37 years on this earth. I love a strong Bordeaux with or without food, and this was like drinking a mug full of Thanksgiving pudding. It has a deep chocolate brown color with a tan head. Saint Arnold described it with a "nose full of pumpkin." That is right on target. As the mug made it's way towards my mouth, I could smell a cool pumpkin pie. The initial hit was thick and spicy. It proves a long nutmeg and pumpkin spice finish, with a solid flavor for about three seconds. Once again, a few seconds later, a hot spice creeps into your mouth after the beer is on it's way down. It is a very strong with 11% alcohol, so watch out. About two and a half beers worth of strength.
Any cigar would go very nicely with this one. All of the unique flavors, and their timing, open up many options for a nice cigar and beer combination. I personally could not drink more that one at a time, but some people may be able to. Very nice job by the St. Arnold's Brewery to give us this fist full of experience.
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