I think you know the drill

CladInDarkness

Under A Blackened Sky
Oct 8, 2001
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It's that time to list what you got for Christmas.

For my mom: money.

Dad: Clothes, books, and something that has yet to arrive. Notable book I received was George Carlin's Last Words.

Aunts (3): Gloves, money, hat, money, candy, Best Buy gift certificate.

Amy: Nick Drake - Fruit Tree http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_Tree_(Nick_Drake_album) the 86 release.

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A gift basket of beer, which included:

Westmalle Tripel : http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/208/646

Westmalle Dubbel: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/208/674

Rodenbach Grand Cru: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/216/673

Delirium Nocturnum: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/180/1421/

Rochefort 8: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/207/1696

Rochefort 10: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/207/645

St. Peter's Cream Stout: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/296/2442

And a six pack of Dogfish Head Chicory Stout: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/10099/1153

Review of the stout: The bottle says it has a "bonewhite head," when it's actually a shade or two darker than a light khaki color. It keeps a small head through out, but does little lacing. It pours with excessive carbonation, I almost thought I was going to start drinking a coke for a moment, but the carbonation settles fairly quickly and your left with moderate to slightly lower levels.

Unfortunately I've never had chicory, so I didn't know what to expect, with that being said though, there wasn't an over abundance of it, because I couldn't even taste it. It must be a fairly subtle hint of it. What you get is what you'd expect, lots of coffee and dark chocolate flavors, roasted malt and what not. The aromas are similar as well.

I'd give it a B- It's a solid stout, nothing quite exceptional about it though.

I didn't review the Rochefort, but WOW. Might be my new favorite beer :)

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My dad and step mom gave me a 10megapixel Nikon digicam and a $50 Amazon gift card
From my mother I got a craftsman tool kit, including hammer, screwdriver set, pliers/wrench set, tape measurer and a book on household repair/maintenance. Also got some flannel sheets, nice slippers and a dress shirt and vest.
Also got some cool shirts, hats, gloves and a car seat cover from my brothers.
 
Parents: Avatar game for the PSP
Sister: The Guild Seasons 1 & 2 DVD
Michelle: Long-sleeve shirt, Armani Cologne, photography book of the Chicago World's Fair, A WoW collectible thing, a stocking full of candy and some Axe shower-gel
Corey: A wheel of cheese

I'm probably forgetting something....
 
Mom: a portion of my new Ipod paid for, some bath and shower gel from Bath and Body works
Santa: a Stocking with candy and other stuffers
Mom/Corey: an Itunes gift Card
John: A Chicago Bears hoody, a T-shirt, a CD and the new Harry Potter movie
Sister: a Borders gift card
 
Without further introduction.. The gifts

I got Skinnier... Well a skinnier guitar anyhow
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12 count Craftsman wrench set

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An extra 4 inches.. 46 total !

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Bayonetta purchased with gift cards

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Inglorious Bastards!

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Also received pants, shirts, socks, boxers, more gift cards, money, shot glasses, tim hortons coffee, candy, and various other small gifts.