Dual/Duel reviews are an online smackdown between two books, movies, games, podcasts, etc. etc. that I think are interesting to compare, contrast, and comment on. For a list of other dual/duel reviews, go here.
One of the beers I bought for the most recent War of the Christmas Novelty Ales was Sweet Baby Jesus!, which certainly sounds like a Christmas-themed beverage. With a little research I discovered that the beer is not seasonal but a year-round offering from DuClaw Brewing. On the web site I saw another similar beer they offer called For Pete's Sake! Being Catholic, the two beers seem like a natural pairing since Saint Peter was the hand-picked successor of Jesus Christ. I doubt that's what the brewers had in mind but often artistic works have a meaning far beyond what the artists themselves imagine. On to the smack down!
Sweet Baby Jesus! by DuClaw Brewing
For Pete's Sake! Imperial Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter by DuClaw Brewing
Clearly, Sweet Baby Jesus! is the winner in this competition. Lay off the coffee, Saint Pete!
One of the beers I bought for the most recent War of the Christmas Novelty Ales was Sweet Baby Jesus!, which certainly sounds like a Christmas-themed beverage. With a little research I discovered that the beer is not seasonal but a year-round offering from DuClaw Brewing. On the web site I saw another similar beer they offer called For Pete's Sake! Being Catholic, the two beers seem like a natural pairing since Saint Peter was the hand-picked successor of Jesus Christ. I doubt that's what the brewers had in mind but often artistic works have a meaning far beyond what the artists themselves imagine. On to the smack down!
Sweet Baby Jesus! by DuClaw Brewing- From the bottle: "A classic, full-bodied, robust porter with a smooth, dry finish and just enough hops to balance aromas and flavors of roasted malt, chocolate, and peanut butter so rich that just one sip and you will...exclaim the name!"
- From me: The smell straight from the bottle is definitely chocolaty. The flavor is chocolaty too, with hints of peanut more than an overpowering peanut butter flavor (this is no peanut-butter-cup wine cooler). This is a very rich and satisfying porter. I enjoyed it and would drink it again.
For Pete's Sake! Imperial Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter by DuClaw Brewing- From the bottle: "This full-bodied imperial porter is a mix of peanut butter and chocolate flavors, fruit esters, & coffee notes so heavenly, you'll exclaim a new name...for Pete's sake!"
- From me: This porter has a peanut butter smell and a strong coffee flavor. It's okay as a porter but the coffee flavor ruins it for me. I found myself looking for a snack to eat while drinking it to offset the flavor. I'm just not a coffee fan so this is not a winner for me.
Clearly, Sweet Baby Jesus! is the winner in this competition. Lay off the coffee, Saint Pete!
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