Ymm, Beer!

[devildeac]

Penslow (draft)-STBC

(Penslow as in near Pender and Onslow Counties )

Still haven’t moved from my seat

Credit-another $1.25 taster
Style-American IPA
Glass-yep, another sampler
Appearance-slightly cloudy, pale yellow/orange; not much topping
Nose-pine, resin and grapefruit
Mouthfeel-a bite
Tastes-resin, pine, grapefruit, zest and a hint of caramel
Grain-two row
Hops-not revealed
IBU-also not revealed but I’d guess near 60
ABV-7.2%
Overall impression-decent but this is a large crowd
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 2; see above; still paired well with the pizza choice

[devildeac]

Sneak taste:

HWY 50: Cherry and Lime (draft)-STBC

Yep, still here.

Credit-Mrs. dd didn’t quite like this enough to finish her 4 ouncer taster so, I took one for the team
Style-fruited gose
Glass-still filling sample glasses
Appearance-light cherry with a pinkish head
Nose-cherry limeade
Mouthfeel-tiny pucker
Tastes-cherries, lime juice, pinch of salt, hint of sweet
Adjuncts-go figure
IBU-likely not close to 10
ABV-4.5% (hey, it ain’t Veil)
Overall impression-pleasant flavors
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; almost got a second flight to include this for myself but knew the Bourbon County was waiting at the beach abode…

[devildeac]

Void Shaker-Funky Buddha Brewery

Local for the buying agent.

Credit-great find by Teacher Tom for trading; thanks!!
Style-limited series BBA imperial stout
Format-12 ounce bottle paper towel and running shoe wrapped
Get Funky by date onb bottle-does not exist
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-very dark brown; small tan head
Nose-bourbon and dark chocolate
Mouthfeel-seductive
Tastes-bourbon, semisweet dark chocolate, hint of java, wood char, heavily toasted coconut
IBU-40 (Funky Buddha sez so)
ABV-11% (drinks closer to 13%+)
Overall impression-wonderful BBA RIS w/o additives
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; delighted to have a second bottle which I may drink or I may trade…

[devildeac]

“Leftover” from Monday and Tuesday nights and what better day to post than International Stout Day:

Bourbon County Brand Stout 2019-Goose Island Beer Company

Far, far from local.

Credit-I forget, honestly. Not sure if I bought this or our son or younger son in law; thanks to all!
Style-one guess allowed
Format-500 ml bottle
Drink by-01AUG24 07:29
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-5W20; thin, tan head
Nose-bourbon and semisweet chocolate
Mouthfeel-seductive
Tastes-bourbon, Nestle morsels, hints of coffee and coconut, burnt caramel
IBU-probably 50
ABV-14.7% (no typo); good reason to divide it over 2 nights or share
Overall impression-“the original bourbon barrel aged stout;” despite InBev, this is still a world class beer
Ymm, Beer rating-top and center cat 3; happy to have several more bottles cellared and looking forward to buying the 2021 version later this months and having verticals for a few years

[devildeac]

Bourbon Barrel GBS 2019 (I think)-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Local for pick-up guy.

Credit-my card and wbmcards88’s Family Tree; thanks!!
Style-you oughtta know
Format-caged and corked 750 ml bottle, divided over 2 nights
Drinking vessel-snifters
Appearance-very, very dark brown with a modest, tan, foamy top
Nose-bourbon and spice and everything nice
Mouthfeel-zingy and warming
Tastes-bourbon, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, dark chocolate and more bourbon
Adjuncts-ginger, vanilla, honey and lactose
IBU-55
ABV-11.5%
Overall impression-oh, my, still soooooo good, even the second night
Ymm, Beer rating-middle of the 3rd tier; looking forward to the 2021 version, whether it’s canned or stubbied

[devildeac]

In the glass now:

Coconut Lime Sour-Brüeprint Brewing Company

Local for me; downright neighborly for some folks.

Credit-needed traders for tomorrow and ended up with an extra
Style-fruited sour
Format-12 ounce can; no ink on the bottom
Stemware-small chalice
Appearance-liquid lemon meringue; bubbly topping
Nose-“you put the lime in de coconut”
Mouthfeel-sourer than I remembered/expected
Tastes-unsweetened lime juice, more zest/rind than juice, coconut and lemon (not added)
Adjuncts-lime and coconut
IBU-30 (surprising for a sour)
ABV-4.5%
Overall impression-a bit more zest/rind than I’d like but still good/creative
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; nice finish/dessert after a bowtie pasta, marinara, sausage dinner

[Bob Green]

I drank the Bhavana Sow table beer last night while watching Alabama - LSU. Good beer and good football.

[devildeac]

I’m gonna try and recap. Mostly in order of consumption:

Nocturna-Allagash Brewing

From August West who couldn’t wait to start. Thanks!!

Grains: Allagash 2-Row Malted Barley Blend, Black Malt, Oats, Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley

Hops: Northern Brewer, Glacier

Yeast: House

Other: Aged in Bourbon Barrels with Vanilla Beans

Ideal Within: One Year

Suggested Pour Size: 12 oz. Chalice

Package Size: 12 oz. Bottle, Draft

ABV: 9.5%

Low cat 3. No average beers from Allagash.

[devildeac]

I drank the Bhavana Sow table beer last night while watching Alabama - LSU. Good beer and good football.

Yea, not a beer that would "wow" you but still very palatable.

[devildeac]

Second batter:

Super Singel-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Credit-wbmcards88; only cuz AW opened the Nocturna first

“ Our classic Singel gets an ABV boost at 9.6%, making this a perfect option to kick back with for the weekend.
Sunshine gold with a fluffy white head and a veil of Belgian yeast takes this beer to the next level. A delicate body ushers tropical fruit esters into a perfect balance of spicy hop aromatics.
Inspired by the rich history of Trappist brewers in western Europe with a twist, Super Singel is an elevated option from our original Hardywood brew.”

ABV-9.6%; Holy Hannah; for a single?!?!

Tasted like a Tripel.

Low cat 3; never met a Hardywood I didn’t like.

[devildeac]

Third in the line-up:

Bourbon County Brand Stout 2015-Goose Island Brewing

“Develops in the bottle for up to 5 years “

Six years? Not a problem. This was still a world class beer. Top shelf, front and center, cat 3.

Thanks to August West!

Onyx. Aromas and tastes of bourbon, burnt molasses, dark chocolate, dark fruits and caramel.

ABV-13.7% (weak sauce compared to the 2019 at 14.7% I sipped this week )

[devildeac]

Clean-up; or should that be “palate cleanser?”

:woozy_face:

Stroopwaffel
Fonta Flora Brewery

“an english-style dark mild ale brewed with honey stinger waffles”

Never had one so someone will have to tell me if the beer “matched” the solid product.

Credit-fuse and the LoveNinja; thanks!!

Very enjoyable low ABV treat at 3.8%. We almost had to perform CPR on wbmcards88 when he discovered this was a “light” beer.

[devildeac]

Kentucky Christmas Morning 2020-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Local for the ordering/pick-up dude.

Credit-wbmcards88^^^^ and our checkbook; grateful for his Family Tree membership
Style-flavored and BBA imperial milk stout
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle, divided over 3 nights (hey, tailgate was yesterday and we drank a lot of great beers and I only had about 6 ounces last PM for a nightcap)
Stemware-mini snifters Friday and Saturday with a full Hardywood teku serving now
Appearance–waaaay darker than chestnut; thin, mocha head
Nose-spices
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-ginger and cinnamon earlyk then vanilla and dark chocolate (not added0 and a warm, bourbon finish
Adjuncts-above, plus vanilla and lactose
IBU-55
ABV-11.6%
Overall impression-good gracious, I’m sooooooo happy wbmcards88 is not fond of coffee
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; I like spices and I like coffee and bourbon

[devildeac]

Rail Pass-Bingo Beer Co

Local for one of the RVA mules

Credit-a trader from nrrrrvous; thanks!!
Style-pilsner
Format-pint can
Freshie data-Canned on 10/07/2021 11:27 L3
Glass-Rogue pint
Appearance-pale bronze; fizzy, modest head
Nose-flower garden
Mouthfeel-gentle
Tastes-flower petals, light caramel, a bit spicy but not “hot”
Hops-Tettnang, Saaz, Hallertau and Spalt Noble
Grains-not revealed
IBU-“not revealed” but I know better and will guess 30
ABV-5.2%
Overall impression-very good US brewing for a German style pilsner
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; delighted to sip with some vodka sauced pasta and mild sausage for dinner tonight

[devildeac]

Beer cocktail aperitif:

Wisconsin Belgian Red + Strawberry Rhubarb-New Glarus Brewing Company and the wacky devildeac unofficial school of mixology

“Only in Wisconsin”

Credit-leftovers from the September beer mule-ing expedition
Styles-fruited, wild ales
Format-12 ounce bottles (Mrs. dd got the first half of the Belgian red plain; no beer cocktails for her )
Stemware-champagne flutes
Appearance-slightly cloudy ruby with a thin, fizzy head
Nose-fruity
Mouthfeel-juicy with a hint of tart
Tastes-bouquets of sweetness with cherry and strawberry with a splash of tart from the rhubarb though I’ve never had rhubarb plain; vague flavor of vinegar
Adjuncts-you figure it out
IBU-maybe 10
ABV-Untappd claims 4% on both beers
Overall impression-no, I didn’t ruin either beer/flavors with the mixing but really enjoyed the blend
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 3; what’s not to like about fruit “juices” with alcohol?

[devildeac]

Second half beer:

Fear. Movie. Lions-Stone Brewing

RVA is close enough to local by now.

Credit-not who you might think ; trader from a mixed 12 pack by August West on Saturday; thanks!
Style-hazy DIPA
Format-12 ounce bottle
Freshie stats-CA 08/25/21 EJB 12/23/21
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-lots and lots of haze interwoven in a yellowish amber hue with a foamy, foamy head
Nose-pine, resin, grapefruit and rind
Mouthfeel-pithy
Tastes-grapefruit, the whole damn thing along with some orange, zest, pine and resin
IBU-60; I’d have thought a bit higher
ABV-8.5%
Overall impression-very good west coast DIPA; didn’t let the haze and possible RVA origin fool me
Ymm, Beer rating-upper shelf cat 2; lotsa DIPAs on the shelves

[devildeac]

Y’all’ve Changed-Fonta Flora Brewing

Nebo?!?! Yep, it’s nearby.

Credit-a trader from fuse at the Pitt tailgate; thanks!
Style-unfiltered DIPA
Format-pint can
Brewed on-??
Stemware-snifter (right now!!)
Appearance-light pineapple juice, modest foam
Nose-tropical
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-candied pineapple rings and orange slices, mango and tangerine
Hops-Citra and Mosaic (hand selected, too!!!)
IBU-none revealed but likely about 50
ABV-8.2%
Overall impression-very enjoyable
Ymm, Beer rating-sneaks into cat 3; fairly fresh and juicy tasting; buy a can if you see it

[devildeac]

Hazy IPA-Stone Brewing Company

If RVA ain’t local by now…

Credit-not from the RVA crew but from August West as a trader from a mixed 12 pack; thanks!
Style-umm…
Format-12 ounce bottle
Bottle ink-RVA09/07/21 EJBY01/05/22
Glass-Full Sail pint
Appearance-not that amazingly hazy as the front and back bottle notes imply
Nose-light grapefruit
Mouthfeel-lightly bitter
Taste-grapefruit juice cocktail with a splash of pineapple and drizzle of guava and hint of coconut
Hops-El Dorado, Azacca and Sabro
IBU-maybe 50
ABV-6.7%
Overall impression-slightly above average
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 2; tasty pairing with a sub for dinner

[devildeac]

Oh My Beautiful Ones-Fonta Flora Brewing

Kinda local

Credit-Pitt tailgate trader from fuse; thanks!!
Style-“a mead inspired ale”
Format-12 ounce can
Stemware-chalice
Appearance-light amber cider; minimal head
Nose-honey and flowers
Mouthfeel-tickly
Tastes-light honey, leaves, faintly peachy, white wine and flowers
Adjuncts-honey, peach leaves, red clover, yarrow (don’t ask; I only post what I read on the can/bottle or from Untappd )
Hops-Nelson Sauvin
IBU-“no IBU” but likely <10
ABV-4.8%
Overall impression-a delicate beer with soft flavors
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2 for execution and gentleness

[devildeac]

Blurple Gatti-Three Floyds Brewing collaboration with Binnie’s Beverage Depot

Close to local when bought in September.

Credit-a keen eye, a sense of adventure, need for a trader and a paid up plastic card
Style-BBA and flavored pale imperial stout
Format-12 ounce bottle
Stemware-snifter (not my glass in photo )
Appearance-muddy brown, no head
Nose-really reminded me of a BBA World Wide Stout
Mouthfeel-alluring
Tastes-bourbon, cocoa, alternating dark and milk chocolates, coffee, dark caramel and char
Adjuncts-oats, Madagascar vanilla beans, Ethiopian blonde roast coffee and cocoa nibs
IBU-“no IBU” but imperial stouts are typically 50-60 so I’ll roll with that
ABV-13.2% (and, halfway through my snifter, it felt more like 15-16% )
Overall impression-mad me think what a Dark Lord “light” would be like; really outstanding
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3 because the top tier of cat 3 is rather crowded; would buy again

PS-I know someone else got a bottle of this and sampled it during October VP…