52nd Beer: Ale Mary

Good full beer. 1 pint 0.9 fluid ounces. 6.0% ABV. Camra Gold Medal 2001 (A British award?) Around Mary: A beautifully executed bottle-conditioned ale. Split this one with Dan the Geologist. UPC: 62067 02810.

To the right of Mary: RCH Brewery. West Hewish. Weston-Super-Mare. Hand brewed ales. Ale Mary is bottle-conditioned by Wessex Craft Brewers. The ale, therefore, contains live yeast and matures naturally in a bottle, producing the sparkle and complexity of a cask conditioned ale. Store upright in a cool place and pour gently to avoid disturbing the natural sediment. (Swede comment: some people like the sediment - I'm impartial.)

To the left of Mary: Ale Mary - A dark, rich spicy bottle-conditioned ale, resonant with Christmas seasonal flavours (spelling error :P ) and designed to take the chill off the coolest winter night. Ale Mary has a warm and sweet aroma of cloves, corriander and ginger. The palate provides touches of rum, raisins and sultanas, with a dry fruity finish. This ale has been exclusively brewed for us by Paul Davey of RCH Brewery.

51st Beer: Chili Beer

Way to celebrate your 51st beer. Different bottle. Same great taste. One of my favorites.

50th Beer: Goose Island: Matilda

49th Beer: Monty Python's Holy Grail Ale

This was a good ale. The fine print says, "Tempered over burning witches."

48th Beer: John Courage

47th Beer: Rogue Mocha Porter

46th Beer: Sam Adams Black Lager

This one was alright. My sister-in-law really likes it. 12 fluid ounce bottle. Stamped July. UPC: 87692 96100.

From the neck bottle label: This traditional lager is medium in body with a deep roasted character. Its dark color and rich malty flavor come from specially roasted caramel and chocolate malts. This brew is lightly hopped with Noble Bavarian hops for a soft spiciness and a smooth clean finish. Cheers! (signed) Jim Koch

45th Beer: Old Engine Beer

Good dark beer. It's up there. 6.0% ABV, 11.2 fluid ounces.

From the back of the beer label:

An unusual name for an unusual beer! a superb, rich, full bodied beer derived from a traditional Celtic recipe. Wickedly smooth chocolate dominates the flavour, which is nicely balanced by the bitterness of the hops, making Old Engine Oil a delicious "after dinner" beer. Try it straight from the fridge.

44th Beer: Carmel Porter

Good stuff.

43rd Beer: Xingu

An odd Brazillian beer. Very dark and a strange flavor.

42nd: 18th: 2nd Beer: Klaster Winter Lager

Always good.

41st Beer: X-Mas Beer Anchor Brewing Co.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. From the bottle neck label: This is the thirty first Our Special Ale from the brewers at Anchor. It is sold only from November to Mid-January. The ale's recipe is different every year, but the intent with which we offer it remains the same: joy and celebration of the newness of life. Since the ancient times, trees have symbolized the winter soltice when the earth, with its seasons, appears born anew.

40th Beer: Harvey's X-Mas Ale

Very good seasonal beer. Product of the United Kingdom. 8.1% ABV, 9.3 oz bottle.

38th and 39th Beer: 32nd and 33rd: Michelob Amberbock