In the Beer cellar this week, several new arrivals have created a stir. From Bridgeport, the Kingpin Double Red is triple hopped using locally grown Liberty hops. Frothy head that disappears rapidly leaving minimal lacing. Red ochre in the glass. Malty, Lightly sweet with very floral hoppiness. Bridgeport Café Negro Coffee Infused Porter: Black in the glass with a frothy head that disappears rapidly. Light lacing. Nice elaboration of mocha espresso in the mouth with a dry, clean body and finish. $7.29/6-pack plus deposit for these.

From the ‘Ghost of the Ardennes,’ I pulled out a well-aged cache of Brasserie Fantôme Black Ghost from the ‘09 vintage. 8% ABV, bottle-conditioned Belgian strong ale brewed with soy. $11.99/25.4 oz plus deposit. Brewer Danny Pignon has changed the formula for this beer over the years, but will not reveal all the ingredients that go into the final kettle.

Also on tap the winter seasonal from Brasserie Dupont Avec les Bons Voeux is a Belgian Golden Ale at 9.5% ABV. Refermentation, as with the Fantôme, is in the bottle and results in a beer that is age worthy and holds its bubbles nicely without the addition of gas. Unfiltered, again this is a brew that is not for those who fear cloudiness and stuff floating around in the glass. A santé! $10.99/25.4oz. plus deposit.