Ymm, Beer!

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Bourbon County Brand Café de Olla Stout-Goose Island InBev Brewing Company

Not. Local.

Credit-son; many thanks and blessings!!
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Format-500 ml bottle; shared
Freshness data-drink by 08AUG21 08:00
Stemware-snifters, of course
Appearance-obsidian; wisps of a tan head
Nose-dark chocolate, cinnamon, espresso, orange
Mouthfeel-oh, my!
Tastes-semi sweet chocolate, orange liqueur, cinnamon, espresso, earthy bitterness
Adjuncts-Intelligentsia Coffee beans and cold brew; cassia bark, orange peel, and panela sugar garnish
IBU-maybe 50s?
ABV-13.5%; dangerously sippable
Overall impression-fantastic
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 3; despite its "heritage," this is a great (expensive) beer

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Drunken Vigils-Southern Pines Brewing Company

close to local

Credit-the new owner (well, for about 5 years) of the original Bottle Revolution held back a can for me a couple months ago
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Format-pint can; shared Friday night
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-bituminous; thin, tan head
Nose-bourbon and dark chocolate
Mouthfeel-oh, so sleek
Tastes-semi sweet chocolate, bourbon, dark fruits, espresso, molasses, burnt caramel, mild/moderate roasty bitterness and more bourbon
Adjuncts-oats, cacao, coffee
IBU-73
ABV-12.4% and really, really dangerous
Overall impression-stunning
Ymm, Beer rating-front, center and top shelf cat 3; our son liked this better than the Cafe De Olla BCS and I can't really argue with him at 1/3 the cost

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BBA Narwhal-Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

somewhat local

Credit-my keen powers of observation and a bit of good timing
Style-BBA imperial stout
Format-pint cans, new for 2020 (at $5/pint, a much better deal than the old way of bizness at $20 for a 750 ml)
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-fresh from the crankcase
Nose-dark chocolate bourbon balls (not schweddy)
Mouthfeel-if this was any smoother, it'd probably be illegal
Tastes-Nestle morsels, bourbon, dark caramel, molasses and hints of coffee (not added)
IBU-60 (SWAG)
ABV-11.9% (old ones are 12.5-12.9%)
Overall impression-remains an excellent offering
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid level cat 3; certainly worth the purchase of and entire 4 pack to sip and/or share and/or trade

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Outraged Daughters-Wise Man Brewing ("Get Wise")

local for the beer delivery folks

Credit-RJ199 and the delightful beergoddess; thanks!!
Format-pint cans
Style-Irish style red ale (I must admit I chuckled/chortled/snickered reading the style-see below)
Glassware-standard pint glass
Appearance-a gorgeous ruby amber; moderate, off white and creamy head
Nose-toffee, toasted wheat bread, earthy hops
Mouthfeel-smooth, but not like a stout
Tastes-butterscotch, caramel, toffee, toasted granola
IBU-25
ABV-5.4%
Overall impression-I must admit, my initial incorrect reaction above quickly turned to great appreciation with a huge smile after a couple sips
Ymm, Beer rating-never thought I'd give a red ale a cat 3 but this one most certainly deserves it; this was a terrific beer
Awards-2019 Gold Medal Irish Style Red Ale at the Great American Beer Festival; WOW!!

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Quintuple Barrel Big Bad Baptist-Epic Brewing

Local? Laughable.

Credit-son of devildeac; thanks!!
Style-(someone can't count to six correctly; see below) barrel aged RIS
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle; shared
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-midnight; thin, mocha head
Nose-coffee, bourbon, dark chocolate
Mouthfeel-viscous
Tastes-dark chocolate, bourbon, brandy, toasted coconut and almonds from the tongue back to the nostrils, burnt caramel, vanilla and oak (neither added)
Adjuncts-barrel aged Utah salt, coconut (), almonds (), coffee, plus whiskey and brandy (if you reached 6, please raise your glass); caramel
IBU-maybe 50
ABV-12.4% (close to lethal)
Overall impression-fantastic
Ymm, Beer rating-way high on the cat 3 level; worth finding

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Sticky Crystals-Sycamore Brewing Company

closer to local for the original poster than me

Credit-Tripping William; thanks!!
Style-can says IPA but it's really a hazy IPA or a NEIPA
Format-half a quart
Freshness stuff-Canned 01/29/20 15:47:09 #oohwee!
Glassware-pint glass
Appearance-Dole pineapple juice, unfiltered
Nose-pineapples, mangoes, cannabis
Mouthfeel-are you sure you didn't slip me a beer smoothie!
Tastes-pineapple, grapefruit, THC, honey (not added), rind
IBU-(SWAG)-50
ABV-7.04% ()
Overall impression-quite a palate pleaser; very grateful you saved one for me
Ymm, Beer rating-I'll go a bit higher than TW and put it close to but not quite cat 3; crowded field, yada, yada; I really enjoyed this

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River Horse IPA-River Horse Brewing

not local

Credit-trader from neighbor; 3-for-1 deal; he still may have gotten the better deal
Style-NJIPA
Format-12 ounce bottle
Glassware-pint glass
Appearance-mildly hazy gold amber; modest, foamy head
Freshness stuff-Bottled on 01/23/20
Nose-pine andresin
Mouthfeel-pine and resin
Tastes-pine and resin; hints of orange and grapefruit
IBU-I'll guess 60
ABV-5.7%
Overall impression-meh
Ymm, Beer rating-solid cat 1; wouldn't consider another brew from this brewery

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Back Stage-Fordham and Dominion Brewing Company

local? Nope

Credit-trader from neighbor; thanks (sort of)
Style-IPA
Format-12 ounce bottle
Freshness data-20030 pixeled on bottle neck (shrugs)
Glassware-pint glass
Appearance-bronzish; moderate, foamy head
Nose-pine and resin with hints of citrus
Mouthfeel-mild bitterness
Tastes-resin, pine, hints of grapefruit, rind
IBU-perhaps 60
ABV-6%
Overall impression-meh
Ymm, Beer rating-perhaps about 0.3% ABV better than last night's intro beer; still cat 1; won't look for this brewery's stuff

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Ass Over Tea Kettle-Fiddlin' Fish Brewing Company

This one has local pasted all over it for two Ymm, Beer regulars so I'll claim it, too

Credit-Tripping William; thanks!!!!
Style-spiced winter ale; some features of a Belgian style dubbel
Format-pint aluminum holder
Stemware-Ommegang tulip
Appearance-clear/clean medium brown; modest, lacy head
Nose-"Russian tea" as they tried to emulate; no espionage
Mouthfeel-slightly spicy, slightly sweet
Tastes-cinnamon, clove, brown sugar, orange juice, some dark fruits (not added)
Adjuncts-cinnamon, clove, dark Belgian candi sugar, lemon peel (didn't perceive this); blood orange
IBU-SWAG of 30
ABV-9.3%; well hidden
Overall impression-one of the better spiced winter ales I've ever sipped (top 5 easily, maybe top 3); not overly spiced
Ymm, Beer rating-high quality cat 3; I'll order a 4 pack of these for this December

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"...Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil
But everyone knew her as..."

Nancy-Allagash Brewing Company

Not. Local.

Credit-RJ199 from a trading session or was it a leftover from sour day last fall or was it a gift?; no matter, many thanks!!
Style-Brett aged, fruited sour; stainless steel fermentation for a year (no oak mentioned)
Format-corked and caged 12.7 ounce (375 ml) heavyweight bottle
Date bottled-April 18, 2019
Stemware-why, my cute little Allagash tulip from an old "keep the glass night" at Tyler's Durham quite a few years ago
Appearance-cherry champagne; thin head
Nose-tart cherry pie with minimal sweeteners
Mouthfeel-oooh!
Tastes-tart cherry juice with cinnamon, spices, wet hay/funk, berries, lemon lime juice
Adjuncts-Maine Balaton and Montmorrency cherries (no spices mentioned)
IBU-probably 10
ABV-5.7%
Overall impression-a brilliant ale
Ymm, Beer rating-sits very near the front and center of the cat 3 shelf; an amazing (and expensive) beer

The collection of similar Allagash products I've had from fuse and RJ199 (375 ml, corked and caged, aged, fruited, etc) over the last 6-12 months have really all been spectacular products, both bought and delivered directly from Maine by fuse and via RJ199's "other gal" in Winston-Salem.

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Collaboration Without Representation Red Wine Barrel Aged-Deep River Brewing

"Johnson County's first legal brewery"

Qualifies as local

Credit-my availability on limited release day in mid/late January
Format-12 ounce can
Style-double barrel aged, flavored imperial stout
Stemware-Stella snifter
Appearance-an alluring ruby edged, dark brown with a creamy, tan head
Scents-red wine, dark chocolate, coffee
Mouthfeel-lingering
Tastes-red wine first, then coffee, dark chocolate, bourbon, burnt caramel, earthy hops
IBU-50s
ABV-12.8%;no hiding this with BBA and wine barrel aging
Overall impression-first taste was cat 2, a bit too winey, but, as it warmed, the flavors mellowed, blended and really grew on me
Ymm, Beer rating-sneaks into the lower tier cat 3; I like the peach brandy barrel aged variant on tap and the original both a bit more

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Double D-Old Dominion Brewing Company (Dover, DE )

From the back label: "Her parents named her Deanie Davis. Uncle Sam assigned her call letters: Double D. This Daring imperial IPA Detonates at 90 IBUs and 8% ABV."

Credit-trader from neighbor; thanks, sort of
Format-12 ounce bottle
Freshness stuff-20024 on bottle neck ()
Glassware-usual pint glass
Appearance-light copper, mildly foamy head
Nose-pine and resin
Mouthfeel-not as bitter as anticipated
Tastes-pine and resin with a hint of sweetness
Overall impression-forgettable
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 1; doesn't inspire another purchase from this brewery

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From 2/17/19:

More for accfanfron1970 as delinquently promised :

Christmas Morning-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Bottle #2 (500 ml) I think from the 2018 GBS Complete Set and shared with younger son-in-law Friday night.

Poured a dark, dark brown with a frothy, generous, mocha-shaded head. Ok, who substituted a cappuccino for my imperial milk stout ? Aromas are almost all espresso and wave after wave of flavors are coffee, too, really masking a subtle, dark chocolate milkshake, honey and vanilla finish with a barely perceptible ginger zing. Beer geek/advanced stats are the same as the original GBS with IBUs at 55 and the ABV at 9.2%, both fairly well hidden. Overall, a very good rating but I think I prefer the original over this variant due to the almost over-powering java presence.

A tip of the tulip to accfanfrom1970 for his brewery visit and pick-up and another to fuse for him and his delivery service finally securing the goods and subsequent meet-up.

From the last two nights:

Christmas Morning (member of 2019 GBS The Complete Set)-Hardywood Park Craft Brewer

Credit-accfanfrom1970 for pickup on release day and delivery to a parking lot in Durham *not* associated with a bowling alley; thanks!!
Style-flavored imperial milk stout
Format-500 ml bottle divided over two nights
Stemware-cute little GBS tumbler; haven't used the 2019 Teku glass yet
Appearance-dark, dark brown; generous, creamy tan head
Nose-Hey, Grandma, may I please have some of your coffee with your delicious cookies when they're done baking?
Mouthfeel-tantalizing
Tastes-a bit too much coffee at first, but then, dark chocolate, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, dark caramel enter, followed with a dark, roasty finish
Adjuncts-ginger, cinnamon, honey, vanilla, coffee
IBU-55, same as the original GBS
ABV-9.2%, ditto
Overall impression-I'm really, really happy Santa didn't find this in my garage
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; a great addition to the set in 2018 and 2019; difficult to have patience with the remaining bottles in the box

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From last PM:

Imperial Stout in Retrograde-Casita Cerveceria (collaboration with Divine Barrel, which our older daughter and son-in-law think is great)

Credit-a whim, brewery reputation, prior CC purchases and an acceptable credit limit on our Visa.
Style-above
Format-pint can
Stemware-Founder's snifter
Appearance-wait, my oil is not ready to be changed yet; very generous beige head
Mouthfeel-lubricious (definition #2); almost chewy
Tastes-dark chocolate fudge, molasses, burnt caramel, earthy, hints of espresso (not added)
Adjuncts-none listed
IBU-probably 50
ABV-10%
Overall impression-what Tripping William posted; I should shut up and pay him an hourly rate to post for me (door wide open there, folks)
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; beer fantasy league says add berries or cherries, barrel age and it becomes other-worldly; worth seeking

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From last PM because it's not five o'clock yet in my zip code ():

CitraAss Down-Against the Grain Brewing

It was local where/when I bought it.

Credit-it was available
Style-DIPA (there is indeed supposed to be a space between Citra and the next 3 letters above in the beer's name )
Format-16 ounce aluminum container
Stemware-usual pint glass
Appearance-slight haze; almost sunshine yellow; modest, foamy head
Nose-light citrus; hints of the tropics
Mouthfeel-less bitter than I anticipated
Tastes-pineapple, peaches, melons, rind; light honey (not added)
Grains/malts-Munich, Oats, Pale, Vienna, White Wheat
Hops-Citra, ya think?
Adjuncts-none
IBU-probably 60
ABV-8.2%
Overall impression-very happy with the 4 pack of this instead of a $25 bomber of a high gravity; happy/proud to share and/or trade
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2 and staring longingly at cat 3 but not quite attainable; too many other really, really good IIPAs for sale

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From last PM, not this AM as time of post might suggest:

Mama's Little Yella Pils-Oskar Blues Brewery

Sorta local if this was from Brevard

Credit-leftover in fridge
Style-Bohemian Pilsner printed on can, guess I'll trust them
Format-12 ounce can
Drinking vessel-pint glass
149 Canned On: 12/30/19 @08:08 Mama Like
Appearance-yellow straw; modest, foamy head
Nose-floral
Mouthfeel-mild bitterness
Tastes-floral Euro hops, light caramel
IBU-maybe 30
ABV-4.7%
Overall impression-decent beer
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 2

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Bière de Miel-Jester King Brewery

Umm, not local (not related to Tapé, either )

Credit-trader from RJ199; thanks!!
Style-farmhouse/saison ale
Dating-Batch #6; June, 2018
Format-capped 750 ml bottle, divided over two nights
Stemware-white wine glass
Appearance-an orange tinged yellowish straw; smallish, effervescent head; lacy
Nose-funk, wet straw
Mouthfeel-this one tingles
Tastes-mild, tart apples and unripe pears, splash of OJ, funk, slightly honeyish
Grains-wheat, Texas malted barley
Hops-hops (yea, they really listed it that way on the label )
Yeasts-mixed culture of brewer's yeast (), native yeast and native bacteria
Adjuncts-honey (from Texas, of course )
IBU-20ish or less
ABV-5.8%
Overall impression-a very well executed beverage
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; very, very good from many perspectives; would readily buy this or other Jester King creations again

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Dead and Berried-Foothills Brewing

(taking a lot of restraint to avoid a joke in this unprecedented time in which we live)

I'd claim this as local

Credit-Tripping William bartered item; thanks!!
Style-BBA flavored American imperial stout
Format-bomber, divided over two nights
Stemware-small snifter
Appearance-dark brown with hints of purple; thin, mocha head
Aromas-plum, dark berries, bourbon
Mouthfeel-smoooth
Tastes-dark chocolate, plum, dark berries, burnt cocoa, bourbon, trace of espresso (don't think it's an adjunct)
Adjunct-blackberries
IBU-62
ABV-10.5%; "warming" but not "hot"
Overall impression-oh, so delicious, especially with a prelude of some monastery made bourbon chocolate fudge and a few dark chocolate covered raisins
Ymm, Beer rating-solid cat 3; reminds me very fondly of a Brüeprint Brewing Company blackberry BBA imperial stout from fuse 2 or 3 years ago

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Hi Pitch-HiWire Brewing (brewed and canned by Three Ring Brewing Company)

Nearby

Credit-leftover in fridge from guests
Style-IPA
Format-12 ounce can
Canned on-12/11/19 (close to fresh)
Drinking vessel-old time pint glass
Appearance-slightly hazy; foamy; ripe banana yellow
Nose-stone and citrus fruits; hint of dank
Mouthfeel-a bit pithy
Tastes-pineapple, peach, grapefruit, melon; hint of honey (not added); a bit dank
Hops-Mosaic and Centennial
IBU-60 range
ABV-6.7%
Overall impression-tasted before and liked it; would certainly taste again
Ymm, Beer rating-solid cat 2 in a large crowd

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Sven Milkshake IPA-Outerbelt Brewing (Carroll, OH)

(Printed on label: Sven Forkbeard revolted against his father to become the ruler of most of Norway in the 1000s. Did not verify/research.)

Close to local when I bought it a couple weeks ago

Credit-convenience/craft beer store guy who said, "Everything else I've tasted from them has been fantastic."
Style-d'oh
Format-pint can
Glass vessel-standard 16 ounce container
Appearance-pineapple lemon color; moderately foamy head
Scents-tropical fruit salad
Mouthfeel-rindy
Tastes-guava, papaya, hints of pineapple and orange with some zest; slightly sweet
Adjuncts-lactose and vanilla; no fruits names
Yeast-Norwegian
Hops-American (unnamed)
IBU-maybe 50
ABV-7%
Overall impression-good job with the ingredients but some real fruit would have been even nicer, I think
Ymm, Beer rating-solid cat 2; nothing special; traded one to a neighbor; two will be available next month