Ymm, Beer!

[devildeac]

Sour Sherbet-Edmund’s Oast Brewing Company

Regional

Credit-trader from fuse last week; thanks!!
Style-like the name says…
Delivery container-pint can
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-turbid pinkish purple with a large fizzy head that disappeared in 30 seconds
Nose-raspberry vinegar?
Mouthfeel-rather puckery
Tastes-fresh squeezed lemon lime orangeade with a splash of raspberry juice
Adjuncts-orange, lime and raspberry
IBU-perhaps 10
ABV-6.5%
Overall impression-interesting concoction; fooled a bit with “sherbet” in the name but very pleasant to sip for a “pseudo” dessert late last PM
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; might have been my first Edmund Oast brew and I’ll purchase others based on this and my distant memories of some TW reviews

[devildeac]

Hoppyum-Foothills Brewing

The 336 is local to me.

Credit-stolen leftover from ancillary fridge this weekend
Style-IPA
Format-12 ounce can
Stemware-standard pint glass
Appearance-slightly cloudy light orange/yellow; foamy!!
Nose-rind, pine, resin and grapefruit
Mouthfeel-bitter
Tastes-pine, resin, orange zest, grpaefruit and a hint of caramel
Hops-“copious addition of Simcoe hops”
IBU-78
ABV-6.25%
Overall impression-old style west coast IPA; unbalanced but still appreciated
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; a style I tired of several years ago but still a well brewed IPA

[devildeac]

Torn Paper Leaves-Haw River Farmhouse Ales

Local? You betcha!!

Credit-my card and TW for *maybe8 being the first to taste/review the original several years ago OY

Style-aged and flavored golden tripel
Format-pint can
Stemware-Ommegang tulip
Appearance-yellow bronzish, cloudy and fizzy
Aromas-orange juice and rind and tea
Mouthfeel-alluring
Tastes-light OJ, a twist of orange zest, Earl Grey tea, drop of honey and faint hints of banana and clove
Adjuncts-Asheville Tea Company “Asheville Grey” tea leaves
Aging-Spanish Cedar wood spirals
IBU-maybe 25
ABV-8.3%
Overall impression-another wonder variant in their Torn Paper Leaves series, the last one being a couple years ago, at least
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 but sniffing at the middle of that shelf; seek this one out and buy at least one, if not the entire litter like I did

[devildeac]

Chance of Rain-Fullsteam Brewery

Local

Credit-trader from fuse; thanks!
Style-session IPA
Format-pint can
Stemware-standard pint glass
Appearance-slightly overcast with some hazy yellow and a generous, foamy cloud cover
Temperature-I refuse to report a temperature or humidity level on a beer thread, or any other &^%$ing thread for that matter
Nose-grapefruit juice cocktail
Mouthfeel-juice lite
Tastes-grapefruit juice cocktail blend, hint of lemon
Hops-Mosaic, Citra and Mangum
Grains-Flaked Wheat, GoldPils Vienna, Locally malted barley (Chit), Locally malted barley (Foundation)
Yeast-London Ale
Drink it with-hot dog and hamburger sandwiches
IBU-maybe 30
ABV-4.8%
Overall impression-crushable
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; such an enjoyable “light” beer with plenty of flavor

[devildeac]

Divergence-Brewery Bhavana

Still local

Credit-needed to start accumulating traders for an upcoming trip
Style-barrel aged sour ale
Delivery cylinder-16 ounce aluminum wrapping
Stemware-large Ommegange tulip
Appearance-cloudy raspberry with a short lasting fizzy topping
Nose-berry vinegar
Mouthfeel-medium sour
Tastes-OMG; raspberry/cherry cider vinegar, straight lemon juice; red wine and soaking wet wood
Aging-BB intent was to have 4 different releases from 4 different puncheons but their tastings called for them to combine all 4, a great decision
IBU-who cares
ABV-6.2% but drank like 9%
Overall impression-this is why their Cellar Door Series 1 and 2 were soooooo good
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3; one of the better barrel aged sours I’ve ever tasted; call your gall Stella or go to your local Tripping Wine big box store and buy a litter or three of this one

[devildeac]

Hummin’ Bird Helles-Red Oak Brewery

Local

Credit-leftover in guest fridge at cast last month
Style-^^^^
Format-old fashioned 12 ounce bottle
Stemware-large champagne flute that masqueraded as a Pilsner glass
Appearance-slightly hazy, light amber; moderate foam
Nose-lightly toasted bread and flowers
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-light caramel, flowers, gently browned sourdough bread
Adjuncts-nein, dummkopf
IBU-<30
ABV-5ish%
Overall impression-always happy to taste a Red Oak product
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 because it’s pure and clean and soooo well brewed

[devildeac]

Shadowclock Pilsner-Burial Beer Company

Close enough.

Credit-birthday gift last month from our parttime office nurse; thanks!
Style-ummmm
Format -12 ounce can
Stemware-the same rinsed fake pilsner glass from above
Appearance-slightly hazy yellow sunshine with a perfect 2 finger head
Nose-flowers and lightly toasted grains
Mouthfeel-gentle
Tastes-lemon hard candy, straw, light caramel, flowers
IBU-maybe 30
ABV-5.5%
Overall impression-amazing I’d never had this before and the 1st impression was highly favorable
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; not exciting but very well done

[Bob Green]

Hummin’ Bird Helles-Red Oak Brewery

Local

Credit-leftover in guest fridge at cast last month
Style-^^^^
Format-old fashioned 12 ounce bottle
Stemware-large champagne flute that masqueraded as a Pilsner glass
Appearance-slightly hazy, light amber; moderate foam
Nose-lightly toasted bread and flowers
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-light caramel, flowers, gently browned sourdough bread
Adjuncts-nein, dummkopf
IBU-<30
ABV-5ish%
Overall impression-always happy to taste a Red Oak product
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 because it’s pure and clean and soooo well brewed

This sounds like a good one. Nice review.

[devildeac]

Batting in the second spot was:

Manila Mango (draft)-Salty Turtle Beer Company

Milkshake session IPA with mangoes, vanilla and lactose.

Appearance was even more cloudy than Hey Zay with a hints of orange and amber hues blended with the pineapple-yellow. The mango aromas and flavors did not disappoint as vanilla, pineapple and guava played supporting roles. Very mild bitterness with IBUs estimated at 30 and the AVB at 5.6%. A beer smoothie!

Manila Mango (draft)-Salty Turtle Beer Company

From just over the other side of the bridge.

Credit-older son in law; thanks!!
Style-labeled NEIPA but 2 years ago this was a milkshake IPA;
Format-crowler shared throughout the evening after VP and dinner
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-opaque yellow; moderate head
Nose-a tropical fruit salad delight
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-underripe mango, papaya, guava and a splash of pineapple
Adjuncts-only mango, I think
IBU-30s?
ABV-6.1%
Overall impression-very nice “finishing” lower ABV brew to sip on a couple 8 ounce portions as I cleaned up and read my beach book over a couple hours last PM
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; nothing from Salty Turtle has stunned me but they serve good beers

[devildeac]

Spatial Ambiguity-Trophy Brewing Company

Darn local

Credit-another trader I selected a couple weeks ago
Style-DDH NEIPA
Format-half a quart of ale sealed in aluminum
Stemware-nonic pint
Appearance-^^^^; decent foam
Nose-guava and papaya
Mouthfeel-pithy
Tastes-matched the nose with a splash of pineapple and a buncha pith/rind
Hops-HBG 630, Columbus, Simcoe and Mosaic
IBU-“no IBU” but sips like about 40
ABV-6.6%
Overall impression-happy to have 3 left to trade a couple “up north” next month and drink the last one myself or trade
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; better than I remember a couple of their NEIPAs 2-3 years ago but not Burial, Resident Culture or New Anthem level

[devildeac]

Two Tone-New Anthem Beer Project

Close enough.

Credit-needed traders and some brews for personal consumption
Style-IPA on can, NEIPA in glass
Format-pint can
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-orange/amber; modest foam
Nose-stone fruits, rind and grapefruit
Mouthfeel-mildly bitter
Tastes-mango, tangerine, citrus zest and grapefruit
Hops-Mosaic, Simcoe, Eldorado, Citra and Centennial
IBU-maybe 40?
ABV-7.4%
Overall impression-still a big fanboy; really enjoying this as I type
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; what’s not to like with those hops and flavors

[devildeac]

Who you think you’re dealing with here, some beer amateur?

Hell or High Watermelon-21st Amendment Brewery

3000 miles from my zip code.

Credit-trader with older son in law; thanks!
Style-fruited wheat ale
Format-12 ounce can
Glassware-standard pint glass
Appearance-slightly cloudy, light orange bronze with a fizzy topping and brief staying power
Nose-Jolly Rancher candy
Mouthfeel-quenching
Tastes-Jolly Rancher watermelon candy with a hint of orange
IBU-maybe 20
ABV-4.9%
Overall impression-delighted to sip this fun, porch pounder again
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; nothing exciting but quite refreshing

[devildeac]

From last pm:

Southern Basil (draft)-Fullsteam Brewery

NC beer night with possibly the best pizza in town.

Credit-device rep; thanks!
Style-saison
Format-8 ounce plastic cup
Appearance-cloudy yellow straw
Nose-hints of apple, pear with moderate basil
Mouthfeel-a tingle
Tastes-match the aromas with strange , fleeting ginger taste
Adjuncts-I think they sourced three different farms for their basil
IBU maybe 20
ABV-5%
Overall impression- a wonderful pairing with a meat and veggie pizza
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; to be sipped and savored

[devildeac]

From last pm:

Rye Pale Ale (draft)-Ponysaurus Brewing Company

Hanging onto local

Credit-same device rep;thanks!
Style-YOYO with this one…
Format-1/4 quart plastic cup
Appearance-a bit cloudy and yellowish
Nose-some grapefruit and mustiness
Mouthfeel-little pucker
Tastes-wet rye bread, musty, hints of grapefruit and resin
Adjuncts-rye
IBU-maybe 40
ABV-5.4%
Overall impression-another nice pairing but I liked Southern Basil a tad better
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; worth retrying after several years and low ABV with temps in the upper 80s (oops, a damn weather report)

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Third half pint last pm:

That’s Alt Folks (draft)-Casita Brewing Company

A bit removed from local

Credit-same device rep; thanks!
Style-ummmm…
Format-half pinter
Appearance-clean, clear, dark amber
Nose-milk chocolate and light caramel
Mouthfeel-crisp
Tastes-hints of coffee, milk chocolate, Kraft caramels and wheat toast
Grains-Maris Otter, Munich, Pilsner, Biscuit, Pale Chocolate and Carafa
Hops-Mount Hood (haven’t seen this in a beer in a loooong time)
IBU-probably 30
ABV-5.6%
Overall impression-crisp, clean and very well done for the style
Ymm, Beer rating-dancing on the cat 2/3 border

[devildeac]

Final half pint last pm:

Bolo Coconut Brown (draft)-Burial Beer Company

a bit farther from local

Credit-same rep; same thanks!
Style-you figure it out
Format-they’ve almost run out of small plastic cups now
Appearance-yep, it was brown
Nose-cocoa and coconut
Mouthfeel-sexy
Tastes-baker’s chocolate, dark brown sugar and toasted coconut
Adjuncts-raw macaroon coconut and brown sugar
IBU-probably mid 30s
ABV-5.6%
Overall impression-a very pleasing and almost decadent dessert beer after pizza, even without barrel aging and an ABV<6%
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; yea, it was that good

[devildeac]

unch beer:

Therapy Session (draft)-Free Range Brewing

It’s local where we are.

Credit-I was thirsty
Style-hazy IPA
Format-10 ounce plastic cup, an upgrade from those 8 ouncers from last pm :woozy_face:
Appearance-mighta been hazy and sunshine yellow
Nose-pineapple juice
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-pineapple juice, mango, papaya and guava
IBU-not known but probably low 40s
ABV-5.3%
Overall impression-a very flavorful low ABV juice bomb
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; nice pairing with a Mexican taco and an El Salvador arepa

[devildeac]

Final one; another lunch beer today:

You’re Pretty Awesome (draft)-Free Range Brewing

Local at lunch today.

Credit-I was still thirsty
Style-west coast IPA
Format-10/16 of a pint plastic cup
Appearance-yellow orange
Nose-pine and orange
Mouthfeel-a bite
Tastes-orange rind, pine/resin, hint of caramel
IBU-probably 60
ABV-6%
Overall impression-good food pairing with an arepa and a taco
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 2, barely

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Dinner beer last pm:

Radio Haze (draft)-NoDa Brewing Canteen

Brewed about 1.5 miles away; you figure out local or not.

Credit-it was 91 degrees and I was hungry and still thirsty
Style-IPA
Format-pint plastic glass
Appearance-yellow haze, but not pollen
Nose-grapefruit
Mouthfeel-pithy
Tastes-grapefruit, papaya, pine, rind
IBU-probably 50
ABV-6%
Overall impression-a bit disappointing for NoDa; a popup beer/wine stand at Camp North End that had 4 wines, 2 sangrias, 2 Birdsong beers and the above
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 2; paired well with a chicken basil wrap but NoDa has brewed a lot better beers

[devildeac]

Blurred Way Up (draft)-Heist Brewery

Local where we were yesterday.

Credit-it was warm and I was still thirsty
Style-DIPA
Format-a freshie!
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-see photo
Nose-pineapple OJ
Mouthfeel-super juicy
Tastes-OJ, orange zest, tangerine, cantaloupe, peach and pineapple
Hops-Mosaic and Azacca at 10 lbs/barrel
IBU-none claimed (liars!!) but I’ll guess 50
ABV-8.4%
Overall impression-worth the long 2 block walk from Camp North End after dinner last night; a terrific fruity and juicy yet pleasantly pithy and bitter DIPA
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; yea, it’s in the Veil/Burial/Resident Culture league