Warm Up @ Capone's with the Big Beer Event

The temperature may of warmed slightly but the real heat is on at Capone's. Matt Capone has unleashed the big beers for a three day event (1/21-1/23). Expect Barleywines, Scotch Ales, Barrel Aged brews, monster IPAs, vintage kegs and more. Each day will feature a tapping of a special keg. Kick-off is today at 11:30. PAYG.

Draft Lineup

Rodenbach Grand Cru
Fruli Strawberry
Dark Horse Scottie Karatie
Cigar City Jai Lai IPA
Left Hand Milk Stout
Hopfenstark Ostalgia Blonde
South Hampton Double White
Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout
Boulder Killer Penguin 2007
Duck Rabbit Amber
Flying Dog Whiskey Barrel Aged Gonzo 2008
Dogfish Head Burton Baton
Stoudts Old Abominable Whiskey Barrel Aged 2008
Moylans Hopsickle IPA
Founders Backwoods Bastard
Allagash Interlude 2008
Tommyknocker Imperial Oak Aged Nut Brown
Bells Two Heated Ale
Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA 2008
Terrapin/Left Hand Depth Charge
Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron
Port Brewing Wipe Out IPA
Victory Old Horizontal 2008
Yards Old Batholomew
Weyerbacher Insanity 2007
Lost Abbey Angel's Share Brandy Barrel 2008
North Coast Old Stock 08

Special Kegs
Thursday: Founders Rye Whiskey Aged Porter
Friday: Founder Black Biscuit
Saturday: Ballast Point Victory at Sea and Dieu du Ciel Aphrodite

UPDATE

I had a chance to stop in at Capone's and experience a sampler of four amazing beers currently on tap. If you are a fan of barrel aged, whiskey or bourbon beer make your way to Norristown NOW!!! The only problem is you will need a designated driver if you plan on enjoying all the wonderful offerings. During my stop I had Founders Rye Whiskey Aged Porter (right), Flying Dog Whiskey Barrel Aged Gonzo 2008 (empty glass), Dark Horse Scotty Karate (left) and Lost Abbey Angel's Share Brandy Barrel 08 (front and center) Easily one of the best samplers I have ever had. Out of them all the Angel's Share was the true standout.

Angel's Share is one of those beers that is so hyped that you wonder if it can possibly stand up to all the good words. Are all those BAers right? Yes, yes they are. I've had Angel's Share, however not this version, so I was already familiar with the quality. As soon as I caught a whiff of this beer I knew to expect something amazing. The aroma was full of raisins, vanilla, a little butterscotch and even some nuttiness. There was a fruit cake quality in a very, very good way. This is the second time in the past two weeks that I've had a beer that I would happily spend the entire evening smelling. Most of what came out in the aroma showed in the taste. It's a big chewy raisin/plum smack to the mouth. Wow, amazing! The alcohol is pleasantly warm and not at all harsh which makes this dangerously easy to drink. As good as it is at a bar it deseves to be enjoyed at home while in a comfortable chair in front of a fire. It's worthy of sipping all night. Barrel aged beer fans do not pass on this opportunity to have one of the best.