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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 13th, 2021, 10:44 pm

Stroopwaffel-Fonta Flora Brewing

Nearby.

Credit-a trader from fuse last Saturday; thanks!!
Style-liquid pastry/cookie? (no, not that kinda shit pastry; no toaster needed here)
Format-pint can
Glassware-pint glass
Appearance-dark brown; smallish, fizzy head
Nose-caramel
Mouthfeel-doughy
Tastes-dark caramel, earthy/herbal, cookie/waffel
Adjuncts-“honey stinger waffles”
IBU-“no IBU” but I’ll guess 30
ABV-3.8% (what? light beer? :crazy_face:)
Overall impression-better to sip a full pint of this with dinner than a 2 or 3 ounce sample after a couple high ABV brews at a tailgate and then followed with a couple/three more high octane samples
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 2; this one definitely got lost with the big boys last week
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 13th, 2021, 10:57 pm

O’Zapft’is-Fonta Flora Brewery

Same zip code as Stroopwaffel

Credit-another trader from fuse; thanks!
Style-“strong ale blended with 75% märzen lagerbier and 25% bourbon barrel-aged barleywine”
Format-12 ounce can
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-dark amber; thin, tan head
Nose-earth and booze
Mouthfeel-soft, with a bite at the end
Tastes-caramel, leather, tobacco, bourbon and earth
IBU-(broken record) “no IBU” but probably mid 30s
ABV-9%
Overall impression-didn’t know what to expect with this blending and was pleasantly surprised
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; the BBA barleywine component does not overwhelm its lager brother; very palate friendly
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 15th, 2021, 7:54 pm

Troegenator- Tröegs Independent Brewing

Central PA is not local.

Credit-an bonus trader from August West at the Pitt tailgate; thanks!!
Style-doppelbock
Format-now sold in 12 ounce cans
Stemware-pint glass
Appearance-dark amber; modest creamy/foamy topping
Nose-toasted wheat bread
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-caramel, milk chocolate, dark wheat bread and a hint of coffee
Adjuncts-
IBU-25
ABV-8.2%
Overall impression-comparable to many of the German persuasion
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; I greatly enjoy this style and remember this fondly from several years ago; beeradvocate rates the BBA version very, very highly and would greatly enjoy finding that version
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 15th, 2021, 9:18 pm

Tangerine Express-Stone Brewing

RVA is kinda/sorta local by now.

Credit-final trader from August West from the Pitt tailgate
Style-fruited, hazy IPA
Format-12 ounce bottle
Stemware-standard pint glass
Appearance-hazy, orange/yellow; creamy head
Nose-tangerine (oh, really? :roll_eyes:)
Mouthfeel-juicy and pithy
Tastes-tangerine with lots of pith, rind and seeds with hints of pineapple
Adjuncts-whole tangerine puree and pineapple, parts not specified
IBU-75 (whoa! wouldn’t have guessed that but it is a Stone beer)
ABV-6.7%
Overall impression-pleasant brew with a large, homemade soft shell taco tonigh
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; I’d readily drink another
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 16th, 2021, 10:18 pm

They’ve Changed-Fonta Flora Brerwery

Kinda local

Credit-trader from fuse at the Pitt tailgate; thanks!!
Style-NEDIPA
Format-pint can
Stemware-large wine glass
The good looks-very cloudy, yellow and foamy
The good scents-a tropical fruit juice blend
Mouthfeel-juicy and almost pulpy
Tastes–pineapple juice and core, mango, tangerine, guava and some pith
Hops-Mosaic, El Dorado and Azacca (an excellent trio)
IBU-“no IBU” but 40 would be a good SWAG
ABV-8.2%
Overall impression-approaching Burial, Resident Culture and NA territory
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; really enjoyable; buy it if you see it!!
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 17th, 2021, 10:33 pm

Dub Razz Mega Tasteee Xtreme-The Veil Brewing Company

Yea, the RVA connections are local.

Credit-trader from nrrrrvous; thanks!!
Style-beer smoothie (technically imperial smoothie style sour ale printed in very small letters on the label)
Format-pint can, partially shared with Mrs. dd
Bottom of can-08/17/21
Stemware-champagne flute
Appearance-berry smoothie
Nose-berries and more berries
Mouthfeel-smooooth
Tastes-raspberry jam, preserves, syrup, whole berries with a modest pucker
Adjuncts-might be some raspberries in this concoction
IBU-none claimed but probably <10
ABV-8% (wait, there was alcohol in that beverage?)
Overall impression-if Mrs. dd likes a sour ale, it must be wonderful
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 3; yea, it’s that good; delighted to find the can in my trading package at the Pitt tailgate after a small tasting “at the table”
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 18th, 2021, 11:07 pm

From Tuesday and Wednesday nights:

Rum Barrel Aged Frosty GBS 2020-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

It’s been local for several years now.

Credit-wbmcards88 Family Tree Membership and delivery and my card (or check)
Style-white imperial milk stout and spiced aged in…
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle divided over 2 nights
Serving vessel-cute 2018 Hardywood tumbler
Appearance-brilliant gold; modest off white head
Nose-sugar and spice and everything nice, including rum
Mouthfeel-very soft
Tastes-ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, rum, wood and a hint of chocolate
Adjuncts-^^^^ (IOW, the usual GBS suspects)
IBU-55
ABV-11.2%
Overall impression-delicious
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; I could’ve finished the whole bottle in one night :face_with_hand_over_mouth:
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 18th, 2021, 11:19 pm

Coffee Vanilla Armagnac Barrel Dire Wolf-Wolf’s Ridge Brewing

Guess where/what’s local now/tonight?

Credit-son of devildeac; thanks!!
Style-can’t be more obvious (a Magellan Series variant of their Dire Wolf imperial stout)
Format-8 ounce pony/nip bottle, shared
Stemware-tumblers
Appearance-dark, dark mahogany; thin, tan head
Nose-incredible
Mouthfeel-soft, smooth
Tastes-brandy (d’oh!), vanilla, dark chocolate, vanilla, fudge, dark/dried fruits, wood
Adjuncts-Madagascar vanilla beans and Nicaraguan coffee
IBU-probably 50
ABV-10.8% (felt/tasted like 14-15%)
Overall impression-fabulous
Ymm, Beer rating-upper shelf cat 3; Dire Wolf continues to give Jackie O’s a formidable foe for the best brewery in Ohio title
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 19th, 2021, 11:36 am

While 62-22 is indelibly etched in my mind, I give you:

We Ded Mon-The Veil Brewing

The story (from Untappd): “We Ded Mon is the natural progression in our Broz series. You start off with a nice little Broz Day Off(IPA), which leads into a Broz Night Out(DIPA), that ultimately reaches a point that We Ded Mon(TIPA). Clocking in at 11%, we hopped this triple IPA just like the rest of the series with 100% Citra hops.”

It’s like having our own private delivery service in NC from this particular zip code :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:.

Credit-a trader from nrrrrvous; thanks!! (sorry, RJ, it was in the box with the Deconstruction series but made its way to my cup last PM :hugs:)
Style-TIPA
Format-pint can, all mine
Numbers-09/21/21
Cuppage-little, plastic hotel drinking “vessels”
Appearane-orangeish yellow; medium foam; my juice runneth over
Mouthfeel-darn near smoothie consistency
Tastes-fresh squeezed pineapple juice with generous portions of guava, papaya, tangerine, orange and melon
IBU-the usual “no IBU” but I’ll speculate <50.
ABV-11%
Overall impression-first tasting of this was a draft at the brewery 3 summers ago with Mrs. dd and wbmcards88 after a Flying Squirrels game (Go Nuts!) and it was as outstanding last PM as it was that evening
Ymm, Beer rating-there’s still room on the top shelf for an IPA/DIPA/TIPA brewed as well as this one; amazing beer
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 20th, 2021, 9:08 am

Luxurious Luxury Vol. 10-The Veil Brewing Company, in collaboration with Evil Twin Brewing

They’re like neighbors to us.

Credit-trader from nrrrrvous; thanks!!
Style-allegedly, an “imperial Berliner Gose” but weall know by now, it’s not beer
Temporary residence-pint can, shared with our son last pm
Freshness info-can recycled, unable to provide :relaxed:
Stemware-tumblers
Appearance-^^^^
Nose-blackberry juice
Mouthfeel-whipped fruit creme
Tastes-blackberry jam, pear puree, vanilla, marshmallow creme; not sure about the salt
Adjuncts-soft wheat, blackberries, pear, vanilla salt and marshmallow
IBU-“no IBU” but probably 10 or less
ABV-9% (can’t possibly be alcohol in this)
Overall impression-delightful after dinner fruit compote, err, ale
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; SMH every time I have a Veil smoothie and think, “how can they possibly equal/surpass the prior one that the RVA crew delivered”
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 21st, 2021, 8:38 pm

Fully Loaded Baked Potato (Freaky Friday Edition)-The Veil Brewing, in collaboration with Other Half Brewing Company

Half local?

Credit-a trader from nrrrrvous; thanks!!
Style-NEDIPA
Format-pint can, shared
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-sunshine yellow, foamy and chunky
Nose-dank and citrusy
Mouthfeel-almost chewy
Tastes-pineapple and about every other tropical fruit you can imagine with some dank
Hops-3x quantity of Mosaic, Galaxy, Kohatu and Sultana
Adjuncts- “gobs of oats and wheat”
IBU-“no IBU” but probably 40s
ABV-10%
Overall impression-I think they tried to do too much with this beer but came close to achieving a really good NEDIPA; maybe next time filter it a bit (the bottom of the snifter was a mess) and double the hops and/or use less varieties
Ymm, Beer rating-a rare mid/upper cat 2 for a Veil beer; happy to have tasted/shared it but wouldn’t buy this one again; We Ded Mon was far more enjoyable
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 21st, 2021, 8:59 pm

White Chocolate-The Bruery

Far, far from local

Credit-a friend of our son traded him a can a couple months ago and he shared with me last PM; thanks!!
Style-BBA wheat wine (and I actually guessed this before seeing the can :laughing:)
Format-pint can
Stemware-the usual snifters
Appearance-slightly hazy light amber orange; no head
Nose-bourbon and orange
Mouthfeel-warm
Tastes-bourbon, orange peel and liqueur, wood, coconut and a hint of vanilla
Adjuncts-cacao nibs and vanilla beans (I missed both these before reading the can)
IBU-(broken record) “no IBU” but probably 40s
ABV-14% (I guessed this exactly and our son was stunned); to be fair, I thought he had poured a Larceny BBA 2018 or 2019 Bourbon County Stout Wheat Wine variant :crazy_face:)
Overall impression-simply an outstanding creation; I think the cacao was lost and the BBA already gave the brew some vanilla notes
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper shelf cat 3; an outstanding product; seek one out this winter and buy it!!
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 21st, 2021, 10:26 pm

The Mad Elf Grand Cru- Tröegs Independent Brewing

Ain’t local.

Credit-a Thanksgiving VP and a new beer at a good price
Style-fruited, strong, dark, Belgian style ale
Format-corked and caged 375 ml bottle (an oddity)
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-amber/burgundy, smallish head
Nose-cherries and dark brown sugar
Mouthfeel-warming
Tastes-tart, sweet cherries, brown sugar syrup, cinnamon, clove and a few figs and raisins (neither added)
Adjuncts-Balaton cherries, cinnamon, cloves
Hops-none named
Yeast-spicy Belgian
Grains-Chocolate, Munich, Pilsner
IBU-12, IIRC
ABV-11%
Overall impression-my grateful/thankful beer for VP yesterday; I like this a bit better than the original Mad Elf that I haven’t sipped for a few years but not sure it’s worth repeatedly shelling out $5 for the 375 ml bottle vs about $2.50 each for the 12 ounce siblings in the $15ish 6ers they’ve sold for years
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; worth the slight splurge to try but buy the 6er, too, if you see it for a side by side and save the other 5 to share or sip yourself over the next 6 weeks
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 23rd, 2021, 10:06 pm

Space Confetti-Fonta Flora Brewery

Almost local.

Credit-final trader from fuse last month; thanks!!
Style-fruited saison
Format-pint can
Stemware-very large Ommegang tulip
Appearance-clean/clear yellow orange; small, fizzy head
Nose-millions of peaches…
Mouthfeel-soft and bubble
Tastes-slightly undersweetened peach jam, a twist of peach peel, hints of orange and pear
Adjuncts-might be buncha peaches in this one
IBU-“no IBU” but I know better, I think, so I’ll guess 10
ABV-4.8%
Overall impression-this would be a wonderful porch pounder on a blazing NC summer weekend but was quite refreshing last PM
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; good flavors, not too sweet and nicely blended
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 23rd, 2021, 10:38 pm

From Sunday and Monday nights:

GBS Barrel Blend-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Yea, RVA is local now.

Credit-wbmcards88 and the Family Tree; thanks!!
Style-from Untappd because I can’t explain it any better: “An exquisite blend of Gingerbread Stout aged 16 months in Basil Hayden Bourbon barrels, Bourbon Cru aged 21 months in Basil Hayden Bourbon barrels, our long boil Barleywine aged 21 months in Basil Hayden Bourbon barrels, and Foolery aged 21 months in Basil Hayden Bourbon barrels.”
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle
Stemware-2018 GBS Complete Set tumbler
Appearance-20W50; no head
Nose-bourbon, ginger and assorted spices
Mouthfeel-seductive
Tastes-ginger, bourbon, dark dried fruits, vanilla, oak, more bourbon, dark chocolate, dark caramel char, leather, tobacco
Adjuncts-the usual GBS spices
IBU-55
ABV-12.5% (drink like 15% :scream:)
Overall impression-absolutely killer blend of various Hardywood barrel aged brews
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3; if this is in the 2021 GBS Complete Set as 12 ounce stubbies, I’d take a case of them
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by lawgrad91 » November 24th, 2021, 9:05 am

Our neighbor's son (who I would adopt if his parents would let me) is in his last semester at App State and is bringing us a 4 pack from Booneshine this weekend.

He is studying fermentation science. :obscene-drinkingcheers: :obscene-drinkingcheers:

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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 24th, 2021, 7:02 pm

lawgrad91 wrote:
November 24th, 2021, 9:05 am
Our neighbor's son (who I would adopt if his parents would let me) is in his last semester at App State and is bringing us a 4 pack from Booneshine this weekend.

He is studying fermentation science. :obscene-drinkingcheers: :obscene-drinkingcheers:

:9f:
Booneshine is a very good NC brewery.
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by devildeac » November 24th, 2021, 7:25 pm

Double Bass Hazelnut Double Chocolate Stout-Starr Hill Brewery

Not quite local.

Credit-a trader from nrrrrvous; thanks!!
Style-wrong answers only
Format-12 ounce bottle
Freshness stats-PKG ON 10/18/21E
Serving glass-shaker pint
Appearance-dark brown; modest tan foam
Nose-milk chocolate and hazelnuts
Mouthfeel-soft but a bit thin
Tastes-chocolate covered filberts and dark caramel; reminds me a lot of an old favorite, Rogue’s Hazelnut Brown Ale from a couple decades ago
Adjuncts-hazelnuts and cocoa
IBU-SWAG of about 50
ABV-7.8%
Overall impression-a very pleasant beverage
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; I’m looking forward to the 3 other variants of this
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by Bob Green » November 25th, 2021, 8:32 am

Turkey Day beer:

I have Modelo Especial on ice for today’s festivities. I am fond of Mexican beer.
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Re: Ymm, Beer!

Post by lawgrad91 » November 25th, 2021, 11:09 am

devildeac wrote:
November 24th, 2021, 7:02 pm
lawgrad91 wrote:
November 24th, 2021, 9:05 am
Our neighbor's son (who I would adopt if his parents would let me) is in his last semester at App State and is bringing us a 4 pack from Booneshine this weekend.

He is studying fermentation science. :obscene-drinkingcheers: :obscene-drinkingcheers:

:9f:
Booneshine is a very good NC brewery.
He has been working for them, and is hoping for a position there after graduation. If you happen to go to Booneshine, get the pork belly (or bacon) tacos.
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