Ymm, Beer!

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Coffee Infused BBA Sexual Chocolate Winter 2020-Foothills Brewing

Local? We'll claim it, too.

Credit-yep, my card with a tip from RJ199 and/or another 336 resident who shall remain nameless; thanks!!
Style-ummm
Format-12 ounce can (might be the first time for this variant in aluminum cylinders); a steal (figuratively) at Wegmans for $11.99/4 pack
Sipping vessel-Stella snifter
Appearance-very, very dark brown; moderate foamy head after a vigorous pour
Nose-booze, java and baker's chocolate
Mouthfeel-wait for it, sexual
Tastes-bourbon, espresso and semisweet morsels along with some molasses, wood, burnt caramel and char
Adjuncts-cocoa and coffee
IBU-memory says about 75 (FWIW)
ABV-9.6% (too low for accfan and too stout for Nrrrrvous so more for me )
Overall impression-great combination/nightcap
Ymm, Beer rating-middle third of the top shelf; delighted to find this at the above price, sharing a 4 pack with our son and younger son in law and keeping 4

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From last PM:

Rationality Shall Run Its Course-Burial Beer Company

If it's brewed in Asheville and shipped to Raleigh shortly after canning, it's local!!

Credit-my trip downtown
Style-IPA, really a NEIPA
Format-pint can
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-hazy, hazy pineapple yellow; moderate head after a vigorous pour
Nose-pineapple and papaya
Mouthfeel-pithy and juicy
Tastes-pineapple, peach, papaya, honeyish, rind
Hops-will edit post as info not on can but is on Untappd
IBU-40
ABV-7.5%
Overall impression-high quality stuff here; I believe Nrrrrvous, RJ199 and accfan will greatly appreciate this one if they haven't already
Ymm, Beer rating-tough call between low/mid cat 3; no big deal as it was excellent

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Magnificent-BuckleDown Brewing

Local for the midwest beer mule

Credit^^^^; thanks!!
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Format-3/4 pint can
Stemware-large snifter
Appearance-almost onyx; modest, foamy tan head
Mouthfeel-silky
Tastes-Amaretto di Saronno meets Godiva chocolate liqueur; pinch of salt; splash of bourbon
Adjuncts-almonds and sea salt
IBU-probably 50
ABV-11.5% (dangerous)
Overall impression-terrific combination of barrel aging and the two adjuncts
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; very well executed; looking forward to the other 2 remaining variants, one of which is in a snifter now

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Magnificent-BuckleDown Brewing

Local for the midwest beer mule

Credit^^^^; thanks!!
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Format-3/4 pint can
Stemware-large snifter
Appearance-almost onyx; modest, foamy tan head
Mouthfeel-silky
Tastes-Mounds bar drizzled generously with bourbon
Adjuncts-coconut and chocolate (not specified what form)
IBU-probably 50
ABV-11.5% (dangerous)
Overall impression-terrific combination of barrel aging and the two adjuncts
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; very well executed; looking forward to the other remaining variant, one of which will be in a snifter in a couple hours

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I Sit Among An Infestation of Useless Violence-Burial Beer Company collaboration with Other Half Brewing Company

Downtown Raleigh delivered from Asheville so we'll claim it.

Credit-my "keeper" from the shared 4 pack
Style-DIPA, NE style
Format-pint can
Bottom of can info-21DEC2020 Eternally Hurting
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-thinnish, yellow tropical fruit juice
Nose-pineapple orange
Mouthfeel-a bit thinner than a smoothie
Tastes-pineapple, OJ, zest, mango, fruit sweetness
Adjunct-oats
Hops-Mosaic, ElDorado, Galaxy, Citra, Sabro Cryo and Incognito (research time)
IBU-40
ABV-8%
Overall impression-I hope the other recipients like this as much as I did; another Burial winner
Ymm, Beer rating-middle shelf cat 3; low bitterness and lots of juiciness

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Nugget Nectar-Troegs Independent Brewing

Not local

Credit-trader from RJ199; thanks!!
Style-imperial amber ale
Format-12 ounce can
Freshest by-05/15/2021
Glassware-DFH nonic pint
Appearance-medium amber; clear; modest foamy topping
Nose-pine and orange; definitely NOT pinesol
Mouthfeel-rindy bitter
Tastes-pine, orange liqueur, resin, rind
Hops-Nugget, Warrior, Tomahawk, Simcoe and Palisade (some varieties I've not tasted in years)
IBU-93
ABV-7.5%
Overall impression-not many imperial ambers but this one has many pleasant, old memories
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; a classic and certainly worth a can or a 6er for trading/sharing

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Blazz Berry-Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Near local.

Credit-son (who received as a trader from a friend; must be hereditary ); thanks!!
Style-white wine barrel aged and fruited sour
Format-500 ml bottle
Serving vessel-snifters
Appearance-CranBlackberry juice; minimal fizz
Nose-berries and berries
Mouthfeel-mild pucker
Tastes-blackberry and raspberry juice, unsweetened; lemon-lime juice; red wine
Adjuncts-raspberries and blackberries
IBU-has to be <10
ABV-7.1%
Overall impression-outstanding sour; even Mrs. dd took a couple sips and said "not bad"
Ymm, Beer rating-mid level cat 3; what's not to like w/barrel aging and double berries

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From last PM:

Tefnut Pineapple Whip Orange Swirl-The Veil Brewing Company in collaboration with Omnipollo

Semi-local

Credit-Nrrrrvous; thanks!!
Style-fruited imperial gose
Format-pint can, shared with our son
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-Ocean Spray citrus juice cocktail
Nose-about as expected from the appearance
Mouthfeel-slightly watery juice cocktail
Tastes-amazing tangerine, OJ, vanilla, pinch of salt and a slightly sweet, pineapple finish
Adjuncts-tangerine, pineapple, OJ, non dairy vanilla soft serve, vanilla salt and Madagascar vanilla beans
IBU-less than 10
ABV-10% (beer smoothie)
Vitamin C content-not given
Overall impression-Not. Beer. A fabulous, heavily fruited gose that'd make a great breakfast drink/cocktail
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; delicious; happy to have 2 more and some more of a different variant or two sequestered in RVA

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Finalizing last night's reviews before this evening's selections begin:

French Toasted Joe-Heist Brewery

Sorta local

Credit-son; thanks
Style-breakfast pastry imperial stout
Format-pint can shared two ways
Serving glasses-snifters
Appearance-very, very dark brown, small tan head
Nose-cuppa Joe
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-large dose of coffee, cinnamon, heavily roasted grains, hints of maple
Adjuncts-coffee, cinnamon and maple syrup
IBU50
ABV-10% (not yo' momma's French toast)
Overall impression-excellent impression of a breakfast dessert
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; very nicely blended

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From last PM (finally!):

Bourbon Barrel Aged German Chocolate Cake Imperial Stout-Southern Pines Brewing Company

(the length of the beer name itself should qualify for at least 10 posts; no nonsense)

Local indeed

Credit-Tripping William; a buncha thank yous!!
Style-probably shouldn't have to explain this one but "chocolate cake batter" is really on the label (oops, wrong thread but since when do titles matter)
Forman-pint can; shared with son last PM
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-20W50; no head
Nose-more dark chocolate than the milky stuff (ooh, I "smell" a new thread possibility) and bourbon
Mouthfeel-it ain't cake but it's thick (no, not 6'1" 175 lbs thick either)
Tastes-semisweet chocolate, bourbon, burnt caramel and coconut, pee-cahns, oak, vanilla and more bourbon
Adjuncts-(I think) vanilla, toasted coconut, cacao and perhaps cinnamon
IBU-87 (; no way)
ABV-12.2% (yes, way)
Overall impression-decadent; sinful; superb; no ovens, toasters, flour, spatulas, spoons or knives were harmed while enjoying this creation
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3; comparable to Hardywood's German Chocolate Cake Foolery (deeber knows foolery) and SPBC BBA Raisin Pecan Chocolate Pie

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Juiciness-Sycamore

More local to the 336

Credit-recent trader from Tripping William; thanks!!
Style-IPA
Format-tall boy can
Canned-08/13/20 405 09:27:38 I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
Glass-standard 16 ounce breakable vessel
Appearance-hazy, yellow goldwire, err, goldish
Nose-grapefruit and pine
Mouthfeel-mildly resiny
Tastes-grapefruit, rind, pine/resin, hint of orange
IBU-"no IBUs" (Untappd)
ABV-6.8%
Overall impression-good west coast style IPA
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; could it have been a bit betterer if fresherer?

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From Saturday night:

Bourbon County Brand Caramella Wheatwine (2020)-Goose Island Beer Co.

Not local

Credit-son; many humble thanks!!
Style-Larceny BBA flavored wheatwine
Format-500 ml bottle, shared
Drink by-01SEP25 12:00
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-clean/clear orange/bronze; thin head
Nose-amazing scents of bourbon, caramel and apple
Mouthfeel-warming; surprisingly "soft"
Tastes-a caramel state fair apple soaked in bourbon, cinnamon, brandy, orange liqueur and toffee
Adjuncts-apple, cinnamon and natural caramel flavor
IBU-60
ABV-14.6% (stunning)
Overall impression-outstanding concoction/blending of aging and adjuncts
Ymm, Beer rating-upper tier cat 3, InBev be damned; an amazing sipper over about an hour becoming even more flavorful as it warmed

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From last PM:

Red Wolf-Four Saints Brewing

Local enough

Credit-Tripping William; thanks!!
Style-red IPA
Format-pint can
Serving vessel-standard pint glass
Appearance-clean/clear amber/red; modest, foamy head
Nose-berry, toasted wheat, orange
Mouthfeel-mild, piney bite
Tastes-damn if this doesn't remind me of 21st Amendment's Toaster Pastry with strawberry, orange, biscuit and a bit of resin
IBU-45
ABV-6.2%
Pairing-spicy southwest chicken salad
Overall impression-not many of these on the market and I rather enjoyed it and got lucky with the pairing
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2, scoring a couple extra points on creativity and its 10% contribution to the real NC Zoo (an not the jackarses in chappaheeya)

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Going a bit out of order here because it is Nrrrrvous' birthday and he traded this during our last meet-up AND claims he sipped one tonight to celebrate:

tasted like sunshine dust-The Answer Brewpub

Local for him

Credit-^^^^; pay attention here! (thanks!!)
Style-DIPA
Delivery container-pint can
Finishing vessel-snifter
Appearance-light copper; moderate, creamy head after an aggressive pour
Nose-strong grapefruit and orange
Mouthfeel-moderate bite
Tastes-grapefruit juice and rind, OJ and rind, orange liqueur, pine, honey
Hops-Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe; great combination
IBU-gotta be 60 to 70
ABV-8.5%
Overall impression-reminds me a lot of DFH 90 Minute IPA which I probably haven't sipped in 5 years since a tailgate; high compliment
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; it's clean, citrusy, slightly sweet, moderately bitter and has a wonderful variety of hops; Happy Birthday, indeed

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From last PM:

Winter Wave-Wise Man Brewing

Local

Credit-the *other* WMB as a trader; thanks!!
Style-Belgian style flavored winter ale
Packaging-pint can
Sipping-large Ommegang tulip
Appearance-slightly hazy, dark brown; large, foamy head
Nose-spiced tea
Mouthfeel-spicy and tingly
Tastes-cinnamon, ginger, allspice, orange peel and dark brown sugar (last taste not an adjunct)
Adjuncts-^^^^
IBU-30
ABV-4.9 %
Overall impression-the allspice (I think) likely gave it a slight astringency, detracting a bit but still a quality winter warmer
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; might have been a bit higher if the ABV was more typical for the style in the 6-8% range

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Ba'al-New Anthem Beer Project

Close enough!

Credit-recent TW trader; many thanks!!
Style-listed as an IPA but NEIPA, IIPA or NEDIPA could also apply
Format-16 ounces wrapped in aluminum
Sippy cup-Dogfish Head nonic pint
Appearance-tropical juice cocktail topped with a large amount of foamy stuff
Nose-tropical fruit salad
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-pineapple, peach, mango, tangerine, various rinds, honey
Adjuncts-none could be proven
Grains-pale malt and wheat
Hops-Citra and a bit of Loral Cryo
IBU-SWAG of 40
ABV-7.9%
Overall impression-another wonderful New Anthem offering; previous reviewers (TW and RJ) were 110% on target
Ymm, Beer rating-solid mid cat 3; limited/rotating/one-off release likely precludes ever sipping again; if spotted again, would get a 4 pack

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Aquavibe-Fonta Flora Brewery

A bit less local than the Foothills.

Credit-An RJ199 trader in collaboration with his gal Stella; thanks!!
Style-labeled IPA but closer to a NEIPA
Cannister-yep, 16 ounces
Drinking glass-nonic pint
Appearance-slightly cloudy orange yellow with a moderate, foamy head
Nose-mango, peaches
Mouthfeel-balanced bitter and juicy
Tastes-peach, tangerine, mango, pineapple and a lite resin
IBU-40 (guess)
ABV-7.5%
Overall impression-above average quality/tastes
Ymm, Beer rating-upper tier 2; stands out from "usual" IPAs but not that much

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The review; from last PM:

Climb the Ballmer Peak-Equilibrium Brewery (collaboration with Trillium Brewing Company)

Not nearby

Credit-from RJ199 in a trading package; many thanks!!
Style-TIPA (debatable)
Format-pint can
Stemware-teku glass
Appearance-tropical fruit juice cocktail
Nose-a whole bowl of mixed tropical fruits
Mouthfeel-sweet and juicy with a bite
Tastes-pineapple, mango, peach, cantaloupe, rind
Adjuncts-best I can tell, no fruits were harmed
Hops-100% Citra
IBU-"no IBU" (Untappd); I think about 40
ABV-10.6% (Not. Beer.)
Overall impression-superb beverage worthy of the quoted price of $7-8/pint can; not a Veil "smoothie" beer but not meant to be
Ymm, Beer rating-middle tier cat 3; can't really agree it's a TIPA but it's a fantastic IIPA or NEDIPA; happy to have another can with the first 2 going to our son

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From last PM, hiding on crazietalk:

The Vapors-New Anthem Beer Project

Darn close to local

Credit-the vacation theme and the weekend "destination"
Style-IPA, almost milkshake style
Format-pint can
Glassware-nonic pint
Appearance-pineapple juice with some foam
Nose-pineapple and stone fruits
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-pineapple, peach, cantaloupe, OJ and various rinds
Hops-Galaxy and Simcoe
Adjuncts-lactose
IBU-maybe 40
ABV-7%
Overall impression-there are a lot of fine IPAs out there and this is one of them; waiting for clemmonsdevil to show up with a better one
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; maybe not quite Burial/Vail quality but this is really good

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Hiding.

Hazy Tropical-Wilmington Brewing Company

Local enough

Credit-vacation destination choice
Style-NEIPA
Storage-pint can
Drinking-standard pint glass
Appearance-might've been hazy
Nose-tropical fruit juice blend
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-pineapple, papaya, mango and orange
Hops/adjuncts-no info
IBU-probably 40
ABV-7.4%
Overall impression-very good quality and there are a slew of these
Ymm, Beer rating-sneaks into cat 3, barely; definitely worth about $4 for a single or a 4 pack to share/trade