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Cafe Deth-Revolution Brewing

Local when bought

Credit-not sure if this was a trader from younger daughter or self purchase; either way, thanks!!
Style-BBA coffeed imperial stout
Format-3/4 pint can
Bottom dots-FILLED SEP/28/2022 13:35:11
Stemware-Founders snifter
Appearance-Texas crude
Nose-espresso and bourbon
Mouthfeel-luscious
Tastes-espresso, bourbon, dark chocolate and mild char
Beans-Dark Matter Coffee
IBU-low 50s?
ABV-14.8% and dangerous
Overall impression-seriously good stuff
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3, could be higher

Ryeway to Heaven-Revolution Brewing

It was local sometime.

Credit-not sure if this was my purchase or a younger son in law trade/gift; thanks to both!!
Style-BBA rye ale
Format-12 ounce can
Bottom of can info-FILLED OCT/27/2022 06:56:57
Stemware-Founders snifter
Appearance-medium/dark brown; minimal tan head
Nose-bourbon and toffee
Mouthfeel-highly alluring
Tastes-bourbon, toffee, table syrup, toasted cereal
IBU-irrelevant
ABV-15.0%
Overall impression-rivals any Hardywood BBA ale
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3; took me about 90 minutes to finish and worth every second and

Silent Night 2016-Mother Earth Brewing

Bought at the brewery, IIRC.

Credit-my card
Style-BBA coffeed imperial stout
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle divided unevenly over 2 nights
Bottled on-111416
Stemware-Stella snifter
Appearance-darker than midnight; 0.5 mm foam
Nose-bourbonized espresso
Mouthfeel-silky
Tastes-medium strength espresso, bourbon, vanilla, dark chocolate
Adjuncts-Kinston koffee
IBU-way out of @Phredd3’s area code
ABV-“only” 9%; sips at a higher weight class
Overall impression-suffered a bit with aging but still delightful
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 but probably mid cat 3 if I’d sipped a year or two ago

Bourbon County Brand Stout 2022-Goose Island Beer Company

Sometimes, its local

Credit-yes, mine
Style-a known entity
Format-12 ounce bottle, yea, really
Best by-12OCT28
Stemware-BCBS snifter
Appearance-10W30; minuscule head
Nose-bourbon and dark chocolate
Mouthfeel-sexy
Tastes-bourbon, dark chocolate, burnt caramel, wood
IBU-think about 50, IIRC
ABV-14.7%
Overall impression-outstanding
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3

X-Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Company

Local when bought and not to be confused with that “other” X.

Credit-trader from son; thanks!!
Style-beer cuvée
Format-3/4 pint can
Stemware-Founder’s snifter
Appearance-quite dark brown; modest tan foam
Nose-bourbon, dark chocolate and toffee
Mouthfeel-pillowy
Tastes-dark chocolate, bourbon, char, dark caramel and toffee
Cast of characters-fresh/base Dire Wolf, Maple Knob Creek Dire Wolf, Blanton’s barrel Dire Wolf, Weller’s barrel Belgian tripel and Lord Maris barleywine
IBU-30
ABV-12%
Overall impression-the tripel gets lost but still wonderful
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; woulda been real fun to have a side by side with one of Brian’s Blends

Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash-New Holland Brewing Company

From a nearby state.

Credit-couldn’t resist the ABV
Style-BBA RIS
Format-12 oz bottle shared with no one
Stemware-cocktail glass as our younger daughter has no snifters
Appearance-really dark brown; no head
Mouthfeel-warm and a bit thin
Tastes-bourbon, dark chocolate, more bourbon, burnt caramel and more bourbon
Adjuncts-none
Barrels-not named
IBU-guessing low 50s
ABV-18.7% (no typo)
Overall impression-quite the booze bomb, about as expected but not overpowering
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; I have 3 more with plans to share one with our younger son in law, one with our son and the final one at a 2024 tailgate, maybe alongside a World Wide Stout or similar high octane brew

Old Stock Ale 2023-North Coast Brewing Company

Fort Bragg, CA ain’t local, unless you’re on your honeymoon; amirite @AugustWest?

Credit-if Woodman’s Market is gonna offer @6/$6.99, I’m buying!
Style-could be an old ale
Format-12 oz bottle
Glassware-cocktail/highball glass
Appearance-slightly cloudy dark amber; little foam
Nose-toffee
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-toffee, earthy hops
ABV-10.9%
Overall impression-really solid beer
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; haven’t had one in 5, maybe 10 years; remainder to be sipped throughout 2024/traded/shared

Exemption-Taxman Brewing

About 40 miles away Sunday night makes it local.

Credit-older brother in law who apologized he didn’t have any good beer; thanks!!
Style-flavored Belgian style tripel
Glassware-yes, that’s a Sam Adams Oktoberfest stein
Appearance-light gold; good Belgian lacing
Nose-citrus and spice
Mouthfeel-alluring
Tastes-lemon and orange zest, coriander and a pinch of white pepper
Adjuncts-lemon and orange zest and coriander
IBU-maybe 30
ABV-8.5% (he chose his last remaining Qualified, a Belgian style quad at 9.5%)
Overall impression-very nice to revisit one of Taxman’s fine core products
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; if we didn’t have all the New Glarus goodies, I’d have figured out a way to load up with Taxman products

Black Butte XXXIV-Deschutes Brewing

Was local when we visited on several occasions

Credit-gift or trader from @TeacherTom, can’t recall but many humble thanks either way!!
Style-BBA imperial milk porter
Format-12 oz bottle
Packaged on-06/23/22
Stemware-pictured
Appearance-quite dark and brown; minimal bubbles
Nose-bourbon, milk chocolate and coffee
Mouthfeel-a bit thin but expected for the style
Tastes-a shot of bourbon, a shot of espresso, a drizzle of vanilla and a swirl of milk chocolate
Adjuncts-chocolate, coffee, vanilla
IBU-maybe 40
ABV-11%; sipped like 13%+
Overall impressions-many fond memories of prior vintages, both draft in Oregon and large format bottles from Total Wine
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 but nothing to be ashamed of as this was a wonderful sipper

Sad Lexicon-Cigar City Brewing

Local for the around the world guy

Credit-trader from @TeacherTom; many thanks!!
Style-BBA flavored and Scovillized RIS
Format-500 ml bottle, divided over 2 nights; unshared :face_with_peeking_eye:
Stemware-mini snifters, for portion control, ya know (first night); second night was the sexy Funky Buddha tulip in photo
Appearance-rather dark brown; thin, tan head
Nose-resembled CBS
Mouthfeel-warming
Tastes-maple syrup, bourbon, 10K Scoville units, cocoa and vanilla
Adjuncts-vanilla, cacao nibs and Chile peppers (not named)
Barrels-“maple bourbon” not sure which came first but I know of no trees that yield bourbon when tapped
IBU-41 (Untappd)
ABV-11.9% (Untappd) but punched a higher weight
Overall impression-heat detracts slightly but still a great sipper
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; would be proud to share with family/friends

Thee Wolfman-Cigar City

Local for the El Catador Club member

Credit-many thanks @TeacherTom for this trader/gift!!
Style-BBA flavored RIS
Format-500 ml bottle divided over 2 nights
Stemware-night 1 mini snifter; night 2 Funky Buddha tulip
Appearance-extremely dark brown with a modest tan head
Nose-bourbon filled dark chocolate covered cherries
Mouthfeel-smooooth
Tastes-bourbon, dark chocolate fudge, cherry jam, burnt caramel and wood
Adjuncts-chocolate and cherries
IBU-19
ABV-14% and felt ever sip of it
Overall impression-fantastic
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3

3 True Outcomes-Cigar City Brewing

Local for the buying guy a few months ago

Credit-many humble thanks @TeacherTom fir this gem
Style-vanilla (?) brandy barrel aged flavored RIS
Format-500 ml bottled, solo, over 2 nights
Stemware-pictured
Appearance-magnificent dark brown; foamy tan topping
Nose-chocolate, vanilla and brandy
Mouthfeel-silky
Tastes-brandy, vanilla and dark chocolate
Adjuncts-toasted coconut (fooled me), cacao nibs and vanilla
Barrels-vanilla brandy (new to me)
IBU-26
ABV-12.5%
Overall impression-a delightful barrel change
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; bourbon barrels are “better” but this was a fascinating alternative and blend of flavors

Delighted Devils (draft)-Southern Pines Brewing Company

From the damned spigot at the brewery!

Credit-treat from @Tripping.William because we were all “delighted devils” on Saturday; thanks!!!
Style-Belgian style tripel/golden ale
Format-freshly drafted
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-clean and gold with modest, offwhite Belgian lacing
Nose-orange, orange zest, spice and I swear, however inaccurate it may be, bourbon
Mouthfeel-alluring
Tastes-orange, orange zest, coriander, faint white pepper and again, I swear, bourbon
IBU-maybe
ABV-9.8% (I think)
Overall impression-a fine likeness, without image or licensing , of a Belgian tripel/golden ale, tasting even better with friends
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; shoulda bought the BBA version, too, but I got enough beer at home already

Tardy entry:

Puncher’s Chance (draft)-Southern Pines Brewing Company

At the brewery!

Credit-my card
Style-fruited sour, almost imperial
Format-fresh from the tap
Appearance-hazy yellowish gold; thin, off white head
Nose-tropical fruit salad
Mouthfeel-nice pucker
Tastes-guava, passionfruit, berries and pineapple
Adjuncts-beertender only claimed first two and I’m WAGing the rest
IBU-maybe 10
ABV-7.3%
Overall impression-when my wife takes a sip, proclaims “not terrible,” we have a really good beer
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; delightful, well done beverage

The Abyss-Deschutes Brewing

Absolutely not…

Credit-bought a case of this along with a mixed case of the Scotch, brandy and rum (?) barrel aged variants in early 2018 and traded/sold/shared a goodly number; fond memories
Style-multiple barrel agings and flavored RIS
Format-waxed and capped bomber, divided over 2 nights
Bottled on-11/02/17
Stemware-Founders snifter (my first beer club gift )
Appearance-very dark brown; moderate tan head
Nose-first night was red wine, second was anise; both nights with hints of bourbon
Mouthfeel-surprisingly soft
Tastes-both aliquots were dark chocolate, vanilla, char and bourbon with night one some tannins and red grapes/wine; second night was more licorice forward
Adjuncts-black strap molasses, licorice, dry spiced bark (WTH?), vanilla
Barrels-50% in bourbon, wine and Oregon oak casks
IBU-likely high 50s
ABV-11%
Overall impression-still very sippable, even 6.5 years after bottling
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3 with the licorice keeping it from punching a higher floor

Death Machine (draft)-Hatchet Brewing Company

Not quite as local as Saturday when I learned where this brewery is located (Southern Pines)

Credit-thirsty with dinner
Style-Belgian influenced tripel
Format-freshly drawn
Glassware-standard pint
Appearance-light yellowish gold; thin head, no lacing
Nose-orange peel and simple syrup
Mouthfeel-slightly sweet/cloying
Tastes-orange zest and liqueur, white pepper, light sugar syrup, maybe a pinch of coriander
Hops-Saaz
Grains-“pale American and European “
IBU-35
ABV-9%
Overall impression-solid pairing with a Philly cheesesteak sandwich and cucumber/tomato salad
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; Delighted Devils was better on Saturday

Chocolate Babka GBS-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Honorary local

Credit-my checkbook and @wbmcards88 Family Tree account; thanks!!
Style-GBS variant; 2023 complete set only release?
Format-pint can
Stemware-Hardywood teku from 2019 (?) complete set
Appearance-dark brown; moderate beige foam
Nose-chocolate and spices
Mouthfeel-a bit thin
Tastes-baker’s chocolate, ginger, spices
Adjuncts-it’s base GBS so there’s honey, ginger, vanilla and lactose; the cinnamon, cocoa nibs and nutmeg are “guests” along with the toasted coconut that I failed to perceive
IBU-55
ABV-9.2%
Overall impression-a bit more favorable than @richardjackson199 but wouldn’t be in my top 10 GBS choices
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3

KBS 2019-Founders Brewing Company

Origin-Grand Rapids; you figure it out

Credit-my card and my “cellar”
Style-IYKYK
Format-12 oz bottle
Bottled on: 03.04.19 1057 6
Stemware-Founders snifter, my first fancy glass
Appearance-North Sea crude: few tan bubbles
Nose-espresso, dark chocolate and bourbon
Mouthfeel-luscious
Tastes-espresso, dark chocolate morsels, bourbon, molasses
Adjuncts-coffee and chocolates
IBU-50?
ABV-12.2%
Overall impression-really held up well after 5+ years in captivity
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; might have to visit Total Wine this week to procure some KBS and variants

Brian’s Barrel Blends No. 14 2021-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

RVA=always local

Credit-most likely a warehouse sale purchase; many thanks @wbmcards88!
Style-blend :woozy_face:
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle, divided over 2 nights
Stemware-the 2019 GBS Complete Set teku
Appearance-brilliant bronze; smallish head
Nose-gin soaked dark, dried fruits
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-gin/juniper, raisins, dates, figs, dried apples and pears, bourbon
Adjuncts-none
Elixirs and barrels-saison from Tom Cat gin barrels, Belgian style strong ale from Chardonnay casks, Belgian style quad imprisoned 3 years in bourbon barrels and touch of fresh NEIPA
IBU-maybe 30
ABV-9.8%
Overall impression-what sounds like a disaster turned out to be a highly interesting concoction
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; got one more bottle that’ll be shared with family this spring/summer or at a tailgate

Hardy Barrel Blend-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Local at the warehouse.

Credit-warehouse sale; thanks @wbmcards88!!
Style-blend
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle
Birth year-probably 2022
Stemware-2019 (?) Hardywood teku
Appearance-slightly cloudy dark amber; smallish beige head
Nose-toffee and booze
Mouthfeel-pleasantly soft
Tastes-toffee, raisins, dates, figs, bourbon and a hint of cocoa
Beers and barrels-Old Fitzgerald Bourbon Cru, Laird’s Apple Brandy Wheatwine, Heaven Hill Bourbon Barleywine and a touch of Laphroaig Imperial Milk Stout
IBU-I. Don’t. Care.
ABV-13% (dangerously quaffable)
Overall impression-Brian is a an absolute master
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3 only because I miss some of the nuances with blended beers