Saturday's great beer day didn't actually start at the Dogfish Head Off-Centered Experience it started at Draco Vista studios for Wingin It. One of the many reasons I enjoy going and participating at the studio is the great beers. Some of them I bring and then there is the Magic beer frig always filled with variety brews from around the country and the globe. This last weekend was no exception.

Two beers stood out to me this visit. The first was Skärgaards Porter from Nørrebro Bryghus. This Porter impressive with a sweet honey character that is balanced by it's roasted character. It was an interesting take on the modern Porter and one I hope to see more their beers here in the United States. I hadn't been planning to visit Copenhagen next time I get over to Europe, but now I am wondering if I shouldn't add Denmark to my plans and check out their beer scene.

The second was a vary random grab we were in the middle of the episode and we ran out of beer. I ran to the Magic beer frig and grabbed a couple of Le Coq Imperial Extra Double Stout. As soon as I popped the cap and discovered a cork inside I knew I had picked something special. A cabernet-like character was first evident in the cork and in the inital aroma. As the ale warmed though it transformed to more of a soy sauce character. It was only then that I looked to the bottle and realized it was 2001 Vintage, so this beer definitely ages well. If you want to find a classic example of the Russian Imperial Stout you'll be hard pressed to find a better example than this beer.

So check these beers out and if you enjoy geek humor and good beer give Wingin It a try.