Ymm, Beer!

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Ghost in the Machine-Parish Brewing Comapny

Not local

Credit-a trader from ClemmonsDevil; thanks!
Style-NEIIPA
Format-12 ounce bottle (not many of those still filled)
Manifested On-02/11/21
Stemware-only the best for this one, a Hardywood teku
Appearance-white grapefruit juice with a 2 inch foamy top
Nose-grapefruit and stone fruits
Mouthfeel-juicy juice
Tastes-grapefruit, peach, cantaloupe, orange and zest
Hops-"Brewed with obscene quantities of hand-selected Citra hops from our favorite farm in Yakima Valley, WA." (beeradvocate)
IBU-100 (No. Damn. Way.)
ABV-8.5%; dangerous stuff
Overall impression-live up to the ClemmonsDevil hype; not the best NEDIPA I've had but damn close and highly tasty; any 336ers that get this will smile for days
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; this is an excellent beer; RJ is right and I'm a bit tough on IPAs/IIPAs, as is TW, but I'd compare with Burial, New Anthem and Veil

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Fractal Strata (draft)-Equilibrium Brewing

NY is not local

Credit-couldn't resist a taster before buying a mini growler
Style-hazy IPA
Format-2 ounce sipper
Sipping vessel-small sample cup
Appearance-white grapefruit juice; a bit of creamy foam
Mouthfeel-juicee
Tastes-white grapefruit juice, honeydew and peach
Hops-SWAG of Strata
IBU-none stated but likely about 40
ABV-6.8%
Overall impression-I'd buy a can or 4 of this as long as it wasn't $8-9 like Counterpoise or Deviation
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; could move up after a half pint or more

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From last PM, first portion:

Suddenly Beautiful (draft)-New Anthem Beer Project

Close enough to local

Credit-$4 off a mini growler on FrIPAdays at Bottle Rev
Style-sour IPA :e
Format-^^^^
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-yellow orange; moderate, creamy head
Nose-funk and fruit
Mouthfeel-puckery, yet fruity
Tastes-sour peaches, fresh squeezed grapefruit and lemon juices, wet hay
Fermentation-mixed (guessing Brettanomyces and standard IPA yeasts)
Hops-Mosaic and Cashmere
Overall rating-interesting brew with a bit more sour than IPA
Ymm, Beer rating-sneaks into low cat 3 based on adventure and execution; a bit dissonant but New Anthem is pretty adventurous and pulls it off

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Real review:

Scrimshaw-North Coast Brewing

Not. Local.

Credit-classic American craft VP yesterday
Style-pilsner
Format-old fashioned 12 ounce bottle
Glass-yes
Appearance-light yellow gold; moderate, foamy head
Nose-flowers and corn syrup
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-typical Euro hops, meaning floral, light corn syrup and lightly toasted cereal
Grains-Munich malt
Hops-Hallertau and Tettnang
IBU-22
ABV-4.5%
Overall impression-the German and Czech pilsners are better but this was very good
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; worth a single to try a beer that I think has been brewed since 1988.

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From Saturday's American classic craft Virtual Pub:

Tripel-Allagash Brewing Company

Credit-classic craft
Style-^^^^
Format-12 ounce bottle
Stemware-Ommegang tulip
Appearance-orange/gold; modest fizziness with lacing
Nose-oranges and sugar syrup
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-orange, candi sugar, rind with hints of banana, clove and pear
Grain-2 Row barley
Hops-Nugget and Hallertau
IBU-18
ABV-9%
Overall impression-a wonderful take on the Belgian style
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; the Belgians are better but this is close

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90 Minute IIPA-Dogfish Head Craft Ales in collaboration with Boston Beer Company

Not local

Credit-VP theme
Style-^^^^
Format-12 ounce bottle
Freshness data-July 2021 stamped on neck
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-clean, bronze and foamy
Nose-pine and orange
Mouthfeel-less bitter than expected
Tastes-orange liqueur, OJ, orange rind, pine, caramel
IBU-90
ABV-9%
Overall impression-haven't had one since a tailgate about 5 years ago; soooo nice to have another
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 only because there are many, many new IIPAs and NEDIPAs on the market since this was first brewed in 2001

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From a couple nights ago:

Iconic Anonymity-Resident Culture Brewing

Charlotte is almost local.

Credit-pilfered for dog sitting
Style-NEDIPA
Format-pint can
Sipping vessel-teku
Appearance-tropical fruit juice with some foam
Nose-pineapple and mango
Mouthfeel-lotta fruit with a little bite
Tastes-pineapple, mango, papaya, peach and cantaloupe
Hops-Citra, Mosaic and Sabro
IBU-no one claims any but I'll guess 45
ABV-8.5%
Overall impression-outstanding
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; comparable to Burail and Veil IPAs/IIPAs; would enjoy a side-by side with a Trillium or Tree House brew if someone delivers

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Bourbon Barrel Coffee Joy-Wolf's Ridge Brewing

Local for the buying guy.

Credit-son (no stories); thanks!!
Style-candy bar stout, barrel aged
Format-bomber
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-dark brown; smallish tan head
Nose-dark chocolate and bourbon
Mouthfeel-slippery
Tastes-dark chocolate, coffee, bourbon, dark caramel, heavily roasted grains, hints of coconut
Adjuncts-coffee, cocoa nibs, coconut
IBU-60
ABV-10.8%
Overall impression-liquid candy
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; dessert in a glass; Wolf's Ridge knocks another combo beer over the wall

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The Whatness of Your Whoness-Southern Pines Brewing Company

Local from a nearby county

Credit-TW; thanks and more thanks!
Style-imperial lager (whaaaaa?????)
Format-pint can, shared
Stemware-tumblers
Appears-medium/dark brown; thin, tan head
Nose-slightly overtoasted whole grain bread
Mouthfeel-soft and boozy
Tastes-whoa, this stuff has alcohol in it and a lot; dark caramel, toasted bread, "warming," earthy hops, floral
IBU-35
ABV-14% (WTH? no typo)
Overall impression-stunning beer that exceeded expectations
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; terrific execution of a high gravity imperial lager; I've had one other, Samichlaus, a doppelbock, and this compares very favorably

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Delirium Barrel Aged-The Huyghe Brewery

Melle/Ghent, Belgium in not local

Credit-younger son in law share last PM; thanks
Style-BBA black ale
Format-75 cl bottle with cork and muselet
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-dark, dark amber with a modest fizzy, lacy head
Nose-bourbon and dark caramel
Mouthfeel-seductive
Tastes-bourbon, dark caramel, vanilla , oak, coconut (not added), char
IBU-22
ABV-11.8%
Overall impression-fabulous pairing with a 12 hour smoked brisket, kale salad with apples and blueberries and 2 cheese homemade mac 'n cheese
Ymm, Beer rating-easy low cat 3 but not quite "full" full enough flavors for the mid level but I'm picking a nit or two here; also a bit spendy at $30 for the bottle

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From last PM:

Frosty GBS-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Local for the pick up guy

Credit-my Visa and accfan's delivery vehicle; thanks!!
Style-imperial, flavored white milk stout
Format-pint can; shared
Drinking vessels-snifters
Appearance-slightly cloudy golden with a modest, offwhite head
Nose-cocoa and coffee
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-coffee, cocoa, ginger and some cookie
Adjuncts-lactose, coffee, cacao nibs, vanilla and ginger
IBU-"no IBU" on Untapped, 55 on the can
ABV-9.2% (booze cookie/cake?)
Overall impression-not my favorite of the GBS series but well executed and a very tasty dessert
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 because it has to compete with all the barrel aged version of this beer; it's still really good

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Tricycle Prince-Crank Arm Brewing

Can't get more local.

Credit-needed some traders
Style-triple berry sour
Format-pint can, shared
Freshness stats-canned on 03/30/21 14:11:50
Appearance-magenta with a smallish, off purple head
Nose-berries
Mouthfeel-tart
Tastes-lemons, limes and many, many berries
Adjuncts-raspberries, blackberries and blueberries
IBU-11
ABV-4.4%
Overall impression-excellent beverages that made a tasty fruity/berry salad dessert
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; traded 2 and kept 2 but might trade one of those...

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Cabin Fever-New Glarus Brewing Company

"Only in Wisconsin"

Credit-shared with son in law Saturday PM; thanks!
Style-maibock
Format-12 ounce bottle
Stemware-tumblers
Appearance-light honey; small head; clean
Nose-toast and honey
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-toast, honey, flowers
Adjuncts-Wisconsin honey
IBU-probably 20
ABV-6%
Overall impression-the Germans brew them better but this is very good
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; delightful tastes/mouthfeel

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Catching up:

Gnight Ryder-Against the Grain Brewery

Credit-son in law poured about 6 ounces for each of us Saturday night and kept the last 10 for himself for Sunday night; thanks!
Style-red wine barrel aged black ale
Format-bomber
Stemware-tumblers
Appearance-almost black with ruby edges; moderate, foamy tan head
Nose-red wine, charred grains
Mouthfeel-winey with a bite
Tastes-vinous, coffee/chocolate dipped candied grapefruit and orange slice, char
IBU-I'll guess about 50
ABV-9%
Overall impression-interesting combination, a black ale and red wine barrel again
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; well executed but would call a favorite; would pair well with a beef roast

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Shade of Lies-Incendiary Brewing Company

Local

Style-flavored imperial stout
Format-pint can, shared with younger son in law
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-dark brown with a moderate tan head
Nose-coffee and maple
Mouthfeel-seductive
Tastes-mugs of coffee, maple syrup, toasted coconut, dark chocolate, burnt caramel
Adjuncts-coffee, coconut and maple syrup
Overall impression-shoulda asked for a case of this one; decadent
Ymm, Beer rating-lotta beers in this arena but this is easily a mid cat 3

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Barrel Aged Shade of Lies (2020)-Incendiary Brewing Company

Local

Credit-I forgot
Style-bourbon barrel aged flavored imperial stout
Format-500 ml bottle, shared
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-dark brown; small, tan head
Nose-coffee and maple
Mouthfeel-smooooth
Tastes-coffee, maple, dark chocolate, dark caramel, char, hints of coconut and lots of bourbon
Adjuncts-coffee, maple syrup and coconut
IBU-probably 50s
ABV-12.5%
Overall impression-fantastic
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3 but very close to top tier

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Strawberry Quicksour-Fullsteam Brewery

Local

Credit-fuse; thanks
Style-fruited/soured IPA
Format-pint can
Stemware-teku
Appearance-cloudy, yellow/red; modest, foamy head
Nose-sour and fruity
Mouthfeel-sour
Tastes-lemon/lime, strawberry, sour, orange, vanilla
GRAIN-Locally malted barley (Chit), Locally malted barley (Foundation), Flaked wheat, Flaked oats, Two-row brewer's malt
HOPS-Belma, El Dorado, Magnum
YEAST-Helvetica Lactobacillus, London Ale
OTHER-Local strawberries, Vanilla extract, Local paw paw fruit
IBU-30
ABV-7.4%
Overall impression-dissonant but about as expected
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; somewhat of a strange brew but still tasty and interesting

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From an apparent NEIPA series from Gizmo:

Local

Credit-needed some traders
Style-NEIPA
Format-pint can
Stemware-nonic pint
Appearance-slightly cloudy, light bronze; modest foan=m
Nose-pine and grapefruit
Mouthfeel-bitterer than I thought
Tastes-grapefruit, pine, rind, orange and light caramel
Hops-^^^^
Overall impression-good but not great NEIPA
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 2; lotsa entries in this recent field and this is above decent; worth a single and happy to have traded the others

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Spring Peeper-Fullsteam Brewery

Local

Style-IIPA
Format-pint can
Stemware-nonic pint
Appearance-mildly cloudy, amber yellow orange and a bit frothy
Nose-pine, resin
Mouthfeel-moderately bitter
Tastes-orange, grapefruit, zest, pine, resin and a bit of caramel
Grains-Two Row Barley, Epiphany Foundation, Aromatic Munich and Epiphany Brewer's Breakfast
Hops-Warrior, CTZ, Magnum and Citra
IBU-probably mid 50s
ABV-9%
Overall impression-good product for the west coast IIPA style
Ymm, Beer rating-upper tier cat 2; Fullsteam *never* fails but this one doesn't distinguish itself

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Deviation-Equilibrium Brewing

Credit-my own card
Style-TIPA
Format-pint can
Stemware-teku
Appearance-cloudy, orange amber; moderate froth
Nose-tropical fruit juice blend
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-orange, tangerine, cantaloupe, pineapple, mango and zest
Hops-might be all Citra
IBU-none claimed but I'll claim 50
ABV-10.5%
Overall impression-as good as it was a month or so ago; not sure it's worth $8/can but pretty damned good
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; terrific creation; happy to have traded 2 and even happier to have kept 2