Comments on: Crispin Cider Dinner at The Happy Gnome http://captainsbeerblog.com/2009/07/21/crispin-cider-dinner-at-the-happy-gnome/ A Twin Cities Craft Beer and Home Brewing Site Thu, 10 May 2012 15:41:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: July 23 Morning Roundup « The Heavy Table http://captainsbeerblog.com/2009/07/21/crispin-cider-dinner-at-the-happy-gnome/#comment-1614 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:49:16 +0000 http://captainsbeerblog.com/?p=3862#comment-1614 [...] a film that was New in Town, Rick Nelson is kind to the Galaxy Drive-In, the Captain’s Chair take on the Crispin Cider dinner, and Twin Cities Eats likes the food but hates the atmosphere and [...]

]]> By: amm002 http://captainsbeerblog.com/2009/07/21/crispin-cider-dinner-at-the-happy-gnome/#comment-1610 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:44:50 +0000 http://captainsbeerblog.com/?p=3862#comment-1610 OK with red meat, but almost too similar in the sweet category given the glaze. I actually thought the Honey Crisp held up best to the aspic in that dish…something about the sharp flavor of the horseradish complemented by the citric spice and yeastiness.

Yeah, they seem big on the whole “enjoy over ice” thing, which I agree, is OK for some things but when I really want to taste something it’s not the way to go (god forbid you mess up a scotch that way).

]]> By: forbiddendonut http://captainsbeerblog.com/2009/07/21/crispin-cider-dinner-at-the-happy-gnome/#comment-1608 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:15:25 +0000 http://captainsbeerblog.com/?p=3862#comment-1608 I’m with you Cap’n. I tried the honey crisp at Indulge and really liked it (in a very un-cidery sort of way). I think you could do some real damage cooking with it. Using it as a glaze for buffalo is kind of strange, cider already pairs so well with pork. How did it hold up to red meat?

As for the light and regular varieties, I think they’re pretty marginal. They’re better than a lot of American commercial ciders, but not quite as good as standard English varieties. One thing I don’t understand is serving any cider over ice. I think we drink things too cold in general, but pouring a flavorful 3-20% abv beverage of any kind over ice seems like a waste.

]]> By: amm002 http://captainsbeerblog.com/2009/07/21/crispin-cider-dinner-at-the-happy-gnome/#comment-1607 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:34:52 +0000 http://captainsbeerblog.com/?p=3862#comment-1607 The Brut and Honey Crisp are my top two for very different reasons. Love the tartness of the Brut, and I was frankly a bit shocked at how un-apple-y (geez, talk about inventing words) the Honey Crisp was. The earthy yeastiness came through for me, really enjoyed it.

]]> By: Kris http://captainsbeerblog.com/2009/07/21/crispin-cider-dinner-at-the-happy-gnome/#comment-1606 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:18:32 +0000 http://captainsbeerblog.com/?p=3862#comment-1606 I’ve tried all 4 Crispins and far and away the Brut is my favorite. The Honey Crisp wasn’t my thing, but neither are most hefes, so it isn’t a surprise.

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