Ymm, Beer!

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Love You Moreo-Casita Brewing Company collaboration with Humble Sea Brewing

40ish miles away is local.

Credit-^^^^; my credit card
Style-stout blonde, no, wait, blonde stout with lotsa additives
Format-pint can
Canned on-01/21/22
Stemware-Stella snifter
Appearance-orange mango juice with quickly disappearing foam
Nose-call me looney but I small orange cheesecake
Mouthfeel-smooth and creamy
Tastes-again, I taste orange, mango and white chocolate cheesecake
Adjuncts-lactose, oats, white chocolate, Oreo cookies and cream cheese (no orange or mango )
IBU-“no IBU” but I’ll guess 30s
ABV-9%
Overall impression-fascinating combination of ingredients with a moderately sweet final product which disappeared rather quickly
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; a couple for trade and not sure what I’ll do with #4 but won’t hesitate for a monment to pour it for myself in a few weeks

Disclaimer: please do not let davec read this post

@mattman: how dafuq do you brew any beer with Oreo cookies and cream cheese and end up with an orangeish liquid, or any liquid at all?

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Note to davec: do not read this post

Disappearing now:

Maple Pecan Granola Stout-Southern Pines Brewing Company

Close enough!

Credit-needed some traders and TW’s recent musings/sippings inspired me, plus a 4 pack was 10% off at Bottle Rev
Style-hippie pastry stout
Format-pint can
Ink on the bottom-Canned on 12/06/21
Stemware-Stella snifter
Appearance-motor oily
Nose-chocolate, maple and nuts
Mouthfeel-pillowy
Tastes-milk chocolate covered, maple drizzled pecans and cookie dough
Adjuncts-maple syrup, vanilla beans, cacao, cinnamon sticks, sunflower seeds (huh?), pecans and toasted coconut
Grains-“loads of oats and 13 other grains”
IBU-56
ABV-10.3% (booze pastry)
Overall impression-some of the flavors are lost to me (coconut and sunflower seeds) but this is a very sippable and tasty brew
Ymm, Beer rating-not quite mid cat 3 but I’m delighted to have chosen the 4 bagger

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In the snifter now but not for davec to read :

The Clowns (Mocha)-New Anthem Beer Project

910 is local, too.

Credit-almost at the end of trader beers
Style-chocolatized and caffeinated imperial milk stout
Format-pint can
Ink on bottom-22 028
Stemware-Stella snifter
Appearance-real dark brown; two finger tan head
Nose-java
Mouthfeel-mildly overroasted coffee
Tastes-lotsa coffee, baker’s chocolate, burnt grain and a drop or two of vanilla
Adjuncts-“whole and ground Kenyan Kichwa Tembo coffee, Escazu nibs and a hint of Tahitian vanilla” and lactose
IBU-60?
ABV-9.5% (coffee booze)
Overall impression-perhaps a bit too much coffee but still pretty well blended
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; I liked the Hot Cocoa version a bit better; worth a can if you see it but I’m happy with my litter of 4 so I’m able to trade 2 or 3.

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Evaporating quickly as I type:

Triple Bogey-Casita Brewing Company collaboration with Hopfly Brewing Company

45 minutes away is local, for both breweries

Credit-looked intriguing; needed traders; 4 packs 10% off at Bottle Rev; sold!!
Style-triple bock
Format-pint can
Freshie stuff-Canned on 02/07/22
Glass-Goose Island nonic pint
Appearance-as dark brown as any brown ale I’ve ever seen; fluffy, light tan topping
Nose-dark caramel and raisins
Mouthfeel-gentle
Tastes-dark caramel, raisins, dates, figs, dried cherries and a drop of milk chocolate
Grains-“variety of German malts”
Hops-Hallertau Tradition
IBU-mid 20s?
ABV-10.4% (danger)
Overall impression-can’t think of many triple bocks that are brewed except Sam Adams in 1994/95v range; this is more flavorful/maltier/more boozy than any German doppelbock I’ve ever sipped
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; woulda been an interesting comp to one of the RVA BBA bocks/doppelbocks wbmcards88 sent to NC; buy a 4 pack if you see one!!

[Bob Green]

Triple Bogey-Casita Brewing Company collaboration with Hopfly Brewing Company

I’m very familiar with triple bogey on the golf course but have not had this beer. It sounds interesting.

[devildeac]

From Saturday night:

Ol’ Rugger Orange Vanilla-Zaftig Brewing Company

It’s 5 miles from our son’s house, therefor, local

Credit-son; thanks!!
Style-flavored BBA imperial stout
Format-12 ounce bottle, shared
Release date-2020 2020 2020
Stemware-he has some high quality snifters
Appearance-Quaker State
Nose-dark chocolate, bourbon and orange
Mouthfeel-lubricious
Tastes-dark chocolate covered orange liqueur filled jellied candy and bourbon; that is all
Adjuncts-orange something and vanilla
IBU-probably >50
ABV-16 to 18% based on conversation our son had with the brewer about 18 months ago when he purchased an Ol’ Rugger set when the brewer said they weren’t exactly sure of the final ABV
Overall impression-fantastic; tasted like a dark chocolate Godiva and orange liqueur cocktail
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 3; not a top 10/20/30 beer but still outstanding

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Ode to davec, part 1:



Crispy Nuggets-450 North Brewing Company

Starting almost as local as your back yard.

Credit-from a treasure trove of traders from davec; thanks!!
Style-DDH NEDIPA
Format-pint can; no ink spots on can
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-pineapple juice with a generous squeeze of blood orange; two fingers of foam
Nose-tropical citrus juice blend
Mouthfeel-almost pulpy
Tastes-orange and pineapple do battle with guava and grapefruit, fighting with rind and pith weapons
Hops-Mosaic and Enigma
IBU-“no IBU” but likely mid 40s
ABV-8%
Overall impression-nice hop combo giving sweet juicy flavors blending with some pleasant bitterness
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; the IPA/IIPA/NEIPA/NEDIPA bars are set high with Tree House, Trillium, New Anthem and Burial but this is a good competitor

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Tribute to davec, day 2:

Pot O’ Gold-450 North Brewing Company

One of davec’s neighbors (WAG)

Credit-mighta been davec ; thanks!!
Style-DDH NEDIPA
Format-pint can o’ beer
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-hazy white and pink grapefruit blend; modest foam
Nose-fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
Mouthfeel-some pith, some juice
Tastes-grapefruit juice, papaya, guava, rind and pith with a splash of pineapple
Hops-Citra, Idaho 7, Simcoe and El Dorado
IBU-50 (yes, this is an actually quoted number
ABV-8.2%
Overall impression-another good 450 North brew; this one was a shade less juicy/more bitter but not unpleasant
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; a quarter step behind the Crispy Nuggets but darn close

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Juiced in Time-Upland Brewing Company

Neighboring county, I think.

Credit-a trader from davec; thanks!!
Style-NEIPA
Format-pint can
Ink dots on base of can-02162221009 BB:051622
Stemware-same old wine glass
Appearance-similar to photo
Nose-papaya, guava and fruit pulp
Mouthfeel-pithy
Tastes-papaya, guava, pith, fruit flesh
Hops-not listed but “added after the boil” (mattman will understand)
Grains-wheat and oats
IBU-20 (yes, a real number)
ABV-6.5%
Overall impression-a more pithy and fleshy NEIPA than fruity
Ymm, Beer rating-on the edge of upper cat 2 and lower cat 3; liked this a tad less than the 2 brews from 450 North, but they were both NEDIPAs

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Continuing my davec beer tribute streak:

Technicolor Dreamcat-Sun King Brewery

I think he’d consider In The Annapolis to be local.

Credit-davec; thanks!!
Style-flavored NEIPA
Format-pint can
Bottom of can inkage-10:50 BEST BUY 05/15/22 6508 6511
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-reddish orange pineapple juice
Nose-Dole pineapple OJ
Mouthfeel-juicy and rindy
Taste-orange, mango, pineapple, zest
Adjunct-blood orange
Hops-“experimental hop base” (I don’t make this stuff up, I only read the can and/or website
IBU-50 (from Untappd)
ABV-7.7% (it sure ain’t on the can)
Overall impression-fruity, juicy, true to style
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 but close to midlevel; slightly better than the 2 hazies davec traded from 450 North

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From yesterday on the patio at Bottle Rev after work:

Mo Citra, Motueka Problems (draft)-Heist Brewery collaboration with Salud Cerveceria

We visited last summer so it’s local.

Style-DDH NEIPA
Format-from the faucet
Drinking vessel-high class half pint plastic cup
Appearance-white grapefruit juice with a thin head
Nose-hanful of orange and grapefruit hard candies
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-Orangina soda, grapefruit juice, light cream
Hops-you figure this one out
IBU-“no IBU” but a discerning palate might guess about 40
ABV-6.7%
Overall impression-high quality stuff here
Ymm, Beer rating-sneaks onto the middle shelf of cat 3; really refreshing and flavorful

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From last pm:

Never Try to Look Away from the Light (draft)-Burial Beer Company

From the western area of local.

Credit-it was on the tap list and it was $4 off a growler FrIPAday at Bottle Rev
Style-west coast IPA
Format-from the spigot to the growler to the sipping vessel
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-slightly hazy ripe pineapple, one finger head
Nose-"…Expect notes of orange zest rock candy, gooseberry pops and strawberry passion Fruitopia…" Dafuq?
Mouthfeel-mildly juicy and moderately rindy
Tastes-grapefruit juice cocktail and rind, pine and orange
Hops-Simcoe, Nelson and Riwaka
IBU-37 (real quote)
ABV-6.7%
Overall impression-fell a bit short of my Burial expectations, even with the west coast style
Ymm, Beer, rating-high cat 2; it’s been quite a while I think since I didn’t rate a Burial brew with a cat 3 and with a 3.8 Untappd rating, it appears a buncha folks (153) agree

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No, I didn’t forget davec yesterday

Late report from a 1145 nightcap:

Polar Bear Kisses-Upland Brewing Company

Local for the purchasing agent and delivery guy.

Credit-more praise and thanks to davec
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Format-12 ounce can
Ink spots on base of can-101121104432
Glassware-small snifter
Appearance-dark brown with 2 fingers of tan froth
Nose-did Santa leave this candy in my stocking?
Mouthfeel-a bit thin
Tastes-strong peppermint, dark chocolate, char, faint bourbon as it warmed over 30 minutes
Adjuncts-cacao and peppermint
IBU-80
ABV-11%
Overall impression-a bit heavy on the peppermint and light on the cacao and bourbon
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; take away some of the candy, add a few more nibs and age it a few more months (?) and it moves into cat 3; still a fun beer and woulda been nice with Santa on Christmas eve with a brownie or three

[Bob Green]

Another Trader Joe’s beer: Stockyard Oatmeal Stout.

A great tasting beer.

[devildeac]

Can’t forget davec today…

From last pm:

Bourbon Barrel Aged Teddy Bear Kisses with S’mores-Upland Brewing Company

Local for the purchasing and delivery mule.

Credit-another davec selection/trader; thaniks!!
Style-BBA “pastry” stout
Format-12 ounce can
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-dark brown with a one finger, tan head
Nose-dark chocolate and cinnamon
Mouthfeel-slightly skinny
Tastes-lots of cinnamon, followed by dark chocolate and caramel, bourbon, char and some dough
Adjuncts-cinnamon for certain and likely cacao, graham crackers, bourbon and marshmallow
IBU-80
ABV-11% (booze cookie!!)
Overall impression- a bit heavy on the cinnamon but final product was very sippable
Ymm, Beer rating-cinnamon not overpowering like the peppermint version so I’ll slot this onto the low cat 3 shelf; still didn’t take the bad taste outta my mouth from the game last pm

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Nearby for the purchasing and delivery agent.

Bad Elmer’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Porter with Coconut-Upland Brewing Company

Credit-a day without a davec delivered beer is like a day without sunshine; thanks!!
Style-wrong answers only
Format-1 pint 9 fl oz (I think they omitted a decimal point as this wasn’t a bomber or 750)
Calendar info-Bottled on Dec 15, 2020
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-a bit less brown than a stout; 1 finger tan topping; a few small coconut flecks
Nose-coconut candy and bourbon
Mouthfeel-a bit thin but soft
Tastes-an Almond Joy without the nut on top, bourbon, dark caramel, hint of wood
Adjunct-“generous addition of shaved coconut”
IBU-“no IBU” but fooling no one; likely 40s
ABV-9%
Overall impression-flavors all subtle but present; well done
Ymm, Beer rating-quite a nightcap/late dessert beer that slips easily onto the bottom shelf of cat 3

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With dinner tonight:

Clapback Bizarro Variant (draft)-New Anthem Beer Project

Yep, ILM is local.

Credit-$4 off mini growler on FrIPAday at Bottle Rev; thanks to me!!
Style-NEDIPA
Format-fresh!
Stemware-large wine glass; will finish tomorrow night
Appearance-hazy citrus juice; 1 finger foam
Nose-Can’t be beer
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-pineapple, mandarin orange, splash of peach, few drops of strawberries
Hops-“original Clapback (Citra TDH) mash hopped with American Cascade” (paging mattman)
IBU-“no IBU” , but I’ll guess <40
ABV-8.1%
Overall impression-another New Anthem gem; Burial/Trillium/TreeHouse comparable
Ymm, Beer rating-easy mid cat 3; delighted to have another pint “leftover” for tomorrow night; held up extremely well in a tightly sealed growler for 3 days after filling

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Dessert. Now.

Peanut Butter Busted Knuckle-Quaff On! Brewing Company

Local for the agent.

Credit-another dave find; thanks!
Style-flavored porter
Format-12 ounce bottle
Base of bottle etching-021066104573B
Glass-Magic Hat standard pint
Appearance-clean, dark brown; 2 finger tan bubbles
Nose-Peter Pan vs Jif
Mouthfeel-smooth
Tastes-a peanut butter, chocolate ice cream parfait, cream
Adjuncts-some kind/form of peanuts
IBU-27 (a real number and not some SWAG)
ABV-7.2%
Overall impression-quite a fun beer to sip while typing
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; some peanut/peanut butter beers taste over roasted peanuts with the shell included but this was quite pleasant; would pair nicely with a blondie or brownie

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Bourbon Barrel Deduction-Taxman Brewing Company

Local for the purchasing agent and beer mule

Credit-a day without a davec procured beer is like, well a day without beer; thanks!!
Style-BBA Belgian style dubbel; a variant of their core Deduction
Format-12 ounce can
Brewed on-1/22/22
Stemware-my wonderful Ommegang oversized tulip
Appearance-dark brown; 2 mm tan fizziness
Nose-lotsa dark dried fruits and bourbon
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-raisins, dates, figs, dried cherries, bourbon, brown sugar syrup and earthy hops
IBU-20
ABV-8.5%
Overall impression-they made a very good Belgian style dubbel even better with the BBA
Ymm, Beer rating-sits on the low/mid cat 3 border; I’ve enjoyed all the Taxman brews I’ve sampled over the last few years and was highly excited to see this as one of davec’s choices

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In the glass now:

Bourbon Barrel Aged Chocolate Vanilla Porter-Sun King Brewery

A very short trip away from local for the agent.

Credit-another wonderful trader from davec; thanks!
Style-wrong answers only, please
Format-16 ounce screwtop minicrowler; aka a pint can with a resealable cap (no duct tape, please )
Stemware-couple mini snifters tonight and a couple tomorrow
Appearance-clean, very deep brown; darn near no head
Nose-seductive
Mouthfeel-soft, smooooth and even more seductive
Tastes-a thickly dipped, milk chocolate covered bourbon flavored vanilla ice cream bar
Adjuncts-vanilla and cacao in some form or another
IBU-36
ABV-14.2% (and, after about 8 ounces, it really shows)
Overall impression-liquid decadence; there is very info on the can and I’m soooo glad I researched this one; had I not, I’d readily finish this half quart of this high gravity delight and sleep until about noon tomorrow
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3 but snooping around that top shelf; what a fun, wonderful, potent dessert in a glass