Days of the Beer, February 8

The beer for today is Avery the Beast Grand Cru.

On February 8, 1961, Vincent Neil Wharton was born. In 1981, Vincent joined his high school friend Tommy Lee, along with Nikki Sixx and Bob "Mick Mars" Deal to be in Mötley Crüe. Later that year, the band released their first album, Too Fast for Love. In 1983, they released Shout at the Devil.

He was released in 1992, and released some solo albums. He got back together with the band to release Generation Swine in 1997.

Vince is no stranger to alcohol, he owns (owned) Vince Vineyards; in 2007 he launched his own brand of tequila called Tres Rios. He's had a DUI (or two) and has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for killing Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas Dingley in a drunken car crash.

As to the beer:

The Beast is a seducer - accomodating, complicated, powerful, dark and created to last the ages. With a deep burgundy color and aromas of honey, nutmeg, mandarin orange and pineapple, this massive and challenging brew has flavors akin to a beautiful Carribean rum. Dates, plums, raisins and molasses are dominant in a rich vinous texture. Cellarable for 10+ years.

It is 14.9% ABV and has 68 IBUs. It's brewed Ausust 1st of each year and is available in 12 ounce bottles. It's in the Belgian Grand Cru style.

On Motley Crue's second album, Shout at the Devil, the 5th track is a minute and 33 seconds long and is entitled "God Bless the Children of the Beast".



So play that song over and over while you are sipping on Avery the Beast Grand Cru for Vince Neil's birthday.