Smoothsicle-Funguys Brewing Yeap, that brewery near Costco in Raleigh Credit-another trader from @Meld and @fuse; thanks!! Style-smoothie style sour ale (another brewery lie :innocent:) Format-pint can, no sharing Glassware-large tumbler Appearance-a green smoothie; no head Nose-kiwi and lime Mouthf...

Prophetmaker (draft)-Burial Beer Company Sipped at their Forestry Camp location Style-dry hopped pale ale Format-fresh from the tap Glassware-pint cylinder Appearance-mildly cloudy, sunshiney and smallish, offwhite head Nose-grapefruit juice and pith Mouthfeel-juicy and bitter Tastes-grapefruit juic...

Cherry Streusel a la Mode-Funguys Brewing About 6 miles from home Credit-trader from @fuse and @Meld; thanks!! Style-y’all really don’t think this is a barrel aged stout, do ya? Format-pint can, not shared Stemware-large wine glass Appearance-purple and thick; no head Nose-the local bakery where I g...

Amburana Aged Vintage Foeder Ale (draft)-HiWire Brewing Company At the damn brewery :dizzy_face:. Credit-early dessert Style-from their original 2018 Vintage Sour Ale, foeder aged for 1.5 years then 1 month in Amburana wood (not sure if this is “original” from 2018 or an updated “variant “) Format-f...

Punk Rock Bock-Wooden Cask Brewing Company Not local Credit-I guess hearty thanks @wbmcards88 as it was in his warehouse sale delivery but it wasn’t a Hardywood product :woozy_face: Style-rye whiskey barrel aged doppelbock lager Format-12 ounce can Freshness data-PKGD ON 2/21/23 :flushed: Stemware-S...

Saturday Morning Blender-Hopfly Brewing Company Within state boundaries Credit-trader from older daughter; thanks! Style-cereal sour :dizzy_face: Format-now empty half quart aluminum cylinder Stemware-large wine glass Appearance-cloudy but not chunky yellow/orange; short lived head Nose-beer cereal ...

Strawberry Shortcake Fandango-Toppling Goliath Brewing Company “Brewed in beautiful Decorah, IA” Credit-humble thank yous @Meld and @fuse for sharing this hard to find beer Style-“malted beverage with natural flavors,” aka fruited sopur beer Format-12 oz of liquid dessert; Mrs. dd took one sip Recen...

Imperial Wunderbar Banana Pudding-Altered State Brewing Four miles from home is local :yum: Credit-inspired to purchase for sharing/trading purposes by @Meld Style-flavored imperial kettle sour Format-half quart aluminum temporary storage unit Stemware-oversized wine glass Appearance-banana smoothie...

Return of the Lake Erie Monster-Great Lakes Brewing Company Local for my weekend beer buddy and trading partner. Credit-son of devildeac, aka devildeac2, traded two of these for an Altered State Wunderbar Banana Pudding; we’ll call it a draw :wink: Style-DIPA, westie style Format-12 ounce can Freshn...

Atrial Rubicite-Jester King Brewery When @Meld embarks on a buying spree, all bases are covered :hugs: Credit-final edition of the conditional beverages (see below) from @Meld; more humble thanks!! Style-barrel aged fruited sour Format-voluptuous 500 ml bottle, shared 2 ways Stemware-small wine glas...

Final nail in the coffin for the night: Breakfast Jaguar Shark at Klaus’-Pinthouse Yes, @Meld was still in the buying mood Cred-tumultuous, extended applause for @Meld and also @fuse for procuring and sharing Style-even more flavored BBA RIS Format-yep, different pint can, shared amazingly equally, ...

Friday beer #2: Enchantment Jaguar Shark Under the Sea-Pinthouse Yep, same time, same place as the “base” beer Credit-even louder applause @Meld for this one Style-flavored BBA RIS Format-another pint can, shared to the closest millimeter with devildeac2 Stemware-same Zaftig snifters Appearance-real...

Friday’s Jaguar Shark fest in 3 posts. First: Jaguar Shark-Pinthouse (apparently a brewery and pizza joint; source is @Meld :yum:) Local when bought. Credit-several rounds of applause @Meld for sharing/trading/gifting this!! Style-BBA imperial stout Format-pint can, shared 2 ways Stemware-Zaftig sni...

Nightcap Thursday before our Friday journey to Ohio: Bourbon County Brand Stout 2022-Goose Island Beer Company Not local when quaffed Credit-tipped off to this format by @AugustWest when released but he didn’t buy me any :stuck_out_tongue: Style-IYKYK Format-12 ounce bottle, solo Stemware-2015 Bourb...

Eniw Yelrab-Ragic Ytic Gniwerb Local for the El Catador Club purchasing agent Credit-many humble thanks @TeacherTom !! Style-BBA Barleywine Format-500 ml bottle, solo Stemware-pictured Appearance-dark brown, slightly murky, no head Nose-bourbon and toffee Mouthfeel-sultry Tastes-toffee, bourbon and ...

In the Meantime (draft)-Altered State Brewing Company In the taproom Credit-thirst and available beer $$ to burn :face_with_open_eyes_and_hand_over_mouth: Style-westie DIPA Format-freshly dispensed Stemware-large tumbler Nose-fresh white grapefruit juice and a splash of OJ Mouthfeel-juicy with a bit...

Overshift-Cigar City Brewing Company Local for the El Catador Club buying guy; you know who you are Credit-can’t recall if this was a trader or gift from @TeacherTom but many thanks either way!! Style-brown sugar rum barrel aged imperial golden ale Format-500 ml bottle not shared over 2 nights Stemw...

Rocket Science 2.0 (draft)-Fullsteam Brewery Sipped in the dining room :innocent: Credit-thirst and my card Style-American IPA Format-fresh from the tap! Appearance-clean/clear yellow/bronze; modest head Nose-citrus zest and hint of pine Mouthfeel-a little zing Tastes-grapefruit and orange juices an...

Maibock (draft)-Haw River Farmhouse Ales Local as you can get Credit-my card and an understanding wife :face_with_hand_over_mouth::hugs: Style-no hints Format-freshly spigotted Stemware-some form of a pint glass Appearance-clean/clear, light yellow gold; small off white head Nose-fresh Mouthfeel-gen...

Apple Brandy Barleywine-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Y’all know by now Credit-thanks @wbmcards88 for the order and pickup and to Mrs. dd for writing the check :hugs: Style-obvious Format-stubbie Stemware-pictured Appearance-dark Amber; small, tan head Nose-brandy, toffee and orange liqueur Mouthfeel...