Kuhnhenn Brewery is not one of the most recognized breweries in the United States of America, but that’s what makes them so interesting. I love discovering the small breweries this country has to offer. Did I mention that they are from Michigan? SHWING!!! That’s already a good sign because I’ve said it time and time again that Michigan owns our asses when it comes to great craft beer production. I can name you at least six SOLID breweries from the state. Not many other states can say they have that many greats or get that kind of love. The first beer I’m sharing from the collection with you this week is the Kuhnhenn Mayhem Belgian Dark Strong Ale. Like a good majority of Kuhnhenn’s beers, Mayhem is a high ABV, highly sweetened, head-lacking affair. It pours about the same color as most of their beers do and comes at you with a vengeance…like most of their beers do. It pours dark and opaque (but not stout-like) and smells of sticky fruits and strong caramel. The flavor is much like the aroma, only you get a lot more intensity on the palate than the nose hairs. So while it’s not the most successful beer, it’s definitely not something to scoff at. You’ll want to save this one for the autumn and winter months for sure. Up next: Kuhnhenn Olde Brune
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Brewery: Kuhnhenn
Beer: Mayhem
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Location: Warren, Michigan
ABV: 10.5%
Rating: 86/100
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Posted by theReaper16 on June 28, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Dave Chappelle
Posted by thehopry on June 28, 2010 at 6:39 PM
Definitely love Chappelle. Has he even done anything lately? I know they’ve been re-airing his show here again and I’ve been catching a few episodes. Hilarious!
Posted by Leo Daly on June 28, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Hey,
I also drank a Belgian strong tonight, N’Ice Chouffe. And also felt like it was good, but nothing more than good. Happy to drink it, and that’s about it. Have you had any Belgian strongs (as opposed to quads) that have blown your mind?
As for favourite comedian, Richard Pryor. So much heart in that man.
Cheers.
Posted by thehopry on June 28, 2010 at 6:43 PM
Pryor was definitely a pioneer. He’s responsible for probably half of the comedians working today (if not more). Along with Carlin…
As for other good Belgian Strongs that I’ve reviewed and liked…
- DeStruise Pannepot
- Gulden Draak
- De Dolle Oerbier
Thanks,
Mark Starr
Posted by leszczynski23 on June 29, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Lewis Black! His delivery of his jokes is great………..Also because I’m a nerd I would say Patton Oswalt.
Keep up the good work Mark.
Posted by thehopry on June 29, 2010 at 12:00 PM
I do love me some Lewis Black. The madder he gets, the harder I laugh…
Posted by thehopry on June 29, 2010 at 12:20 PM
I also forgot to give Sarah Silverman some love. She’s funny as hell and sometimes gets forgotten.
Posted by vinobello on June 29, 2010 at 5:30 PM
George Carlin was my favorite. Growing up you couldn’t not like Eddie Murphy. His movies were great and I think most of us around the ages of 34-40 had most of the jokes in Raw memorized. I think Eddie is a great actor and comedian.
Posted by thehopry on June 29, 2010 at 9:04 PM
You ain’t got no ice cream…
Posted by Big Mike on June 29, 2010 at 7:14 PM
Zack Galifiniakis is awesome! I like Brian Reagan, Cedric the Entertainer and Bernie Mac are great. The two best were Pryor and Carlin for sure.
Posted by Bobby Digital on June 29, 2010 at 11:24 PM
Louis C.K. is probably the funniest person I’ve seen lately.