Ymm, Beer!

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Prophetmaker (draft)-Burial Beer Company

Sipped at their Forestry Camp location

Style-dry hopped pale ale
Format-fresh from the tap
Glassware-pint cylinder
Appearance-mildly cloudy, sunshiney and smallish, offwhite head
Nose-grapefruit juice and pith
Mouthfeel-juicy and bitter
Tastes-grapefruit juice and rind, splash of OJ and a twist of orange zest and a few drops of white wine
Hops-Citra, Nelson and Simcoe
IBU-maybe 30 (based on recall from many Sierra Nevada Pale Ales back in the days)
ABV-5.3%
Overall impression-solid pairing with a Tuesday night burger special
Ymm, Beer rating-don’t drink many pale ales but this was quality stuff and earned a low cat 3

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Smoothsicle-Funguys Brewing

Yeap, that brewery near Costco in Raleigh

Credit-another trader from @Meld and @fuse; thanks!!
Style-smoothie style sour ale (another brewery lie )
Format-pint can, no sharing
Glassware-large tumbler
Appearance-a green smoothie; no head
Nose-kiwi and lime
Mouthfeel-thick and sticky
Tastes-lime sorbet, lime zest, lots and lots of kiwi and a drop or two of Coco Lopez
Adjuncts-kiwis, limes, coconut and lactose
IBU-not important
ABV-6%
Overall impression-coconut is tough to pull off in beer and this coulda used a bit more but the kiwi and lime were excellent
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3

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Out of Order-RAR Brewing

Regional

Credit-another humble thanks @Meld and @fuse for this trader
Style-flavored sour
Format-half quart aluminum cylinder
Stemware-large wine glass
Appearance-berry smoothie; little foam
Nose-Double Bubble chewing gum
Mouthfeel-tart with a slightly warm finish
Tastes-strawberry bubble gum, half and half and very mild heat at the finish
Adjuncts-“copious amounts of strawberry tart bubble gum, roasted ghost pepper and lactose” (WTF? )
IBU-maybe 10
ABV-6%
Overall impression-gotta admit that I was highly wary of this product but found the combination intriguing and only slightly warming
Ymm, Beer rating-a surprising low cat 3 given the expectation of disaster in a can/glass

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Wunderbar Cherry Cheesecake-Altered State Brewing

Four miles from home

Credit-needed traders and a small restocking
Style-fruited kettle sour
Format-pint can, not shared as Mrs. dd is not a lactose fan
Stemware-pint wine glass
Appearance-smoothie
Nose-cherry milkshake
Mouthfeel-creamy
Tastes-cherry jam, graham crackers and cream
Adjuncts-cherry puree, graham crackers and milk sugar
IBU-10ish
ABV-6.2%
Overall impression-delightful
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; another fun Altered State beverage they label as beer

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Imperial Wunderbar White Chocolate Cheesecake-Altered State Brewing

Credit-trader from older daughter; thanks!!
Style-flavored imperial kettle sour
Format-the usual
Stemware-ditto
Appearance-smoothie with the most voluminous, persistent foamy topping I’ve ever seen
Nose-raspberry smoothie
Mouthfeel-fruity and creamy
Tastes-rasberry sorbet, some cream and graham crackers
Adjuncts-white chocolate, raspberry puree, graham crackers and milk sugar
IBU-low
ABV-8%
Overall impression-addictive
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; I can’t help it, they’re that alluring

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Imperial Wunderbar Key Lime Pie and Coconut-Altered State Brewing

Still 4 miles from home

Credit-needed traders a couple weeks ago
Style-fruited imperial kettle sour
Format-pint can
Cupware-6 oz plastic hotel vessel; best I could find
Appearance-blenderized Key Lime pie
Nose-daiquiri
Mouthfeel-smoothie
Tastes-massive amount of Key Lime, cream of coconut, cinnamon and vanilla
Adjuncts-Key Lime, coconut, cinnamon, vanilla and milk sugar
IBU-secret
ABV-8%
Overall impression-a cross between a Key Lime pie and a daiquiri
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; booze pie

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Stock Ale-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Local for the warehouse patron saint

Credit-an excellent pickup by @wbmcards88 at a recent warehouse sale; thanks!!
Style-barrel aged English imperial brown ale
Format-12 oz can
Stemware-2019 (?) Hardywood teku
Appearance-slightly foamy mud
Nose-bourbon and toffee
Mouthfeel-warm and sexy
Tastes-bourbon, toffee, raisins, bourbon, dates, bourbon, figs, bourbon, wood, vanilla (not added)
Barrels-A. Smith Bowman
Months-25 (no typo)
IBU-maybe 30
ABV-14.6%
Overall impression-easily gonna be one of my top beers of 2024
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3; this rivals the BBA 2009 (?) North Coast Old Stock Ale that I shared at a tailgate about 10 years ago, one of my top 10 beers of all time

A repeated thank you very, very much @wbmcards88 for this selection!!

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Deth’s Tar-Revolution Brewing

Local when bought

Credit-thirst
Style-BBA RIS
Format-12 oz can
Filled-SEP/29/2022 12:10:09
Stemware-Founders snifter
Appearance-exceptionally dark brown; 1/2 inch tan head
Nose-bourbon and dark chocolate
Mouthfeel-lubricious
Tastes-bourbon, burnt caramel, semisweet chocolate, wood, hint of vanilla
IBU-maybe 50
ABV-14.8% :face_with_spiral_eyes:
Overall impression-rivals Goose Island BCBS
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3; happy to have a couple more, I think, along with a Cafe Deth, Straight Jacket and Ryeway to Heaven

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Dunk It-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

If y’all don’t know by now…

Credit-part of a warehouse sale package from @wbmcards88; thanks!!
Style-flavored English style barleywine
Format-half quart can, shared with no one
Stemware-Hardywood teku
Appearance-slightly cloudy brown; single finger head (no, not that finger :face_with_peeking_eye:)
Nose-java and cinnamon
Mouthfeel-smooth
Tastes-coconut and zingy cinnamon latte
Adjuncts-coffee, toasted coconut, Chinese cinnamon and surprisingly, lactose
IBU-maybe mid 30s
ABV-a lightweight at only 8.9%
Overall impression-quite the interesting sipper for an hour
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3

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Silent Night-Mother Earth Brewing

In-state tuition!!

Credit-a visit to the brewery and patience
Style-BBA and coffeed RIS
Format-750 ml bottle, shared with myself over 2 nignts
Bottled on-111416
Stemware-Stella snifter
Appearance-deep, dark brown; thin, tan topping
Nose-bourbon and espresso
Mouthfeel-roasty
Tastes-espresso, bourbon, char, burnt molasses
Adjunct-Counter Culture coffee
IBU-likely nearing 60
ABV-9.6%
Overall impression-still very sippable after 8+ years of bottle slumber
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3, suffering slightly with aging

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Futuristic Boylan Bridge (draft)-Altered State Brewing

On site.

Credit-a tip of the teku @Meld for this treat!
Style-NEDIPA
Format-spigotted
Stemware-see for yourself
Appearance-white grapefruit juice
Nose-tropical juice blend
Mouthfeel-juicy and pithy
Tastes-grapefruit juice, pith, splashes of OJ and guava puree
Hops-Citra and Galaxy (in the kettle and in the tank)
IBU-likely <40
ABV-8%
Overall impression-been a while since I sipped any juicy IPAs and this one checked all the boxes
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 and would drink again; I’ll guess maybe the Galaxy hops shaped @Meld’s opinion a bit as one or two other folks here have commented in a similar manner WRT that varietal

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PerniHaze-Wicked Weed Brewing

Kinda local but could be from Portsmouth, NH

Credit-it was left in the second fridge at the coast so it became common property
Style-hazy IPA
Format-3/4 pint can
Inkage-DRINKBY061724
PKG ON 031924
A6 10:15:25 WW
Glassware-shaker pint
Appearance-white grapefruit juice
Nose-recently squeezed grapefruit juice
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-more grapefruit juice, some zest and a drop of guava and OJ
IBU-maybe 40
ABV-6.9%
Overall impression-fine pairing with our bacon wrapped scallops, a fancy mixed green/kale salad and some buttery/parmesany egg noodles
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; quite pleasant

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From Monday night:

Cafe Deth -Revolution Brewing

Local when bought

Credit-my card
Style-coffeed BBA RIS
Format-12 oz can, not shared
Filled-SEP/29/2022 12:09:55
Stemware-small goblet
Appear-5W20; small, tan head
Nose-espresso and bourbon
Mouthfeel-strong and viscous
Tastes-double espresso, bourbon, caramel char, wood
Adjunct-java
IBU-50ish
ABV-14.8%
Overall impression-outstanding
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; wonderful blend of extra strong coffee with a generous pour of bourbon

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Campfire-Martin House Brewing Company

Local when bought

Credit-trader last weekend from @Meld; thanks!!
Style-BBA flavored RIS
Presentation-3/4 pint aluminum prison
Recency bias-CANNED ON 5/3/2023 CAMP FIRE
Stemware-small goblet
Appearance-North Sea crude
Nose-bourbon and s’mores
Mouthfeel-silky
Tastes-bourbon, cocoa, marshmallows and graham crackers
Adjuncts-to no one’s surprise, graham crackers, vanilla, marshmallows and cocoa powder
Malt-“smoked”
Barrels-“whiskey”
IBU-15; I’d have thought at least 40
ABV-12.9% (serve this at your next camping trip )
Overall impression-a tad sweet as one might expect but it really was like drinking a boozy s’more
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; what’s not to like here?

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Out of Order Pervin’ A Dish-RAR Brewing

Not really local

Credit-trader #2 from @Meld; thanks!!
Style-fruited American sour
Format-half quart can
Stemware-extra large wine glass
Appearance-tropical fruit juice; brief, peachy head
Nose-mango and peaches
Mouthfeel-creamy fruit pucker
Tastes-mango, peach jam, lemonade and light cream
Adjuncts-mangoes, peaches, lemonade and lactose
IBU-does not compute
ABV-5% (does not compute @wbmcards88 )
Overall impression-quite refreshing, but not beer
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; would pair with sweet and sour entrees or pancakes

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Amazing coincidence quoting this from crazietalk from 5/24/22:

"Spotted Cow Grand Cru-New Glarus Brewing Company

“Only in Wisconsin”

Credit-Mrs. dd’s debit card as Woodman’s Grocery don’t take other plastic
Style-imperial, flavored farmhouse ale
Format-12 ounce bottle
Base of bottle etchings-021294164273A
Stemware-Gouden Carolus chalice #2
Appearance-a bit more gold and foam than the base Spotted Cow
Nose-orange peel, pears and apples
Mouthfeel-a bit sweeter and thicker than Spotted Cow
Tastes-orange peel, underripe apples and pears, hints of black pepper and funk
Grains-“Fine Wisconsin and Czech malts”
Hops-“…Willamette and Yakima Valley hops joined up with French and German varieties…”
IBU-“no IBU” but likely low 20s
ABV-8.5% Untapped and 8.7% on label
Overall impression-with elements of an spiced/flavored imperial farmhouse and a Belgian tripel, this is an excellent product, even with my overhyped expectations having known about this but not being able to get it for 2 to 3 years
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; would pair with almost anything from German entrees to grilled seafood or chicken but not with hot dog sammiches"

The only differences in tonight’s pour from our March trip are the Ommegang chalice/tulip pictured below and this version checks in at 9% ABV. A delightfully dangerous sipper.

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Scotch Ale-New Glarus Brewing Company

“Only in Wisconsin”

Credit-mine
Style-wrong answers only
Format-3/32 of a gallon
Glassware-previously unused New Glarus open top cylinder
Appearance-dark brown, ruby and clean; moderate foam
Nose-toffee and dark, dried fruits
Mouthfeel-smooth
Tastes-dark caramel and dried fruits, hints of smoke
Adjuncts-none
IBU-maybe 30
ABV-9.75%
Overall impression-solid effort at an uncommon style
Ymm Beer rating-low cat 3

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Teaches Peaches (draft)-Edward Teach Brewing

Local means about 30 minutes south

Credit-thanks @ fuse and his money maker for this treat!!
Style-fruited wheat ale
Format-fresh from the tap
Glassware-shaker pint
Appearance-slightly cloudy and very pale amber
Nose-peach jam
Mouthfeel-refreshing
Tastes-peaches, a splash of OJ and flowers
Adjuncts-80 lbs of peach AND apricot purées; the latter surprised me
IBU-mid 20s ?
ABV-under 6%
Overall impression-fine pairing with some lightly breaded and fried flounder, slaw and roasted rosemary potatoes
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2

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2020 Spon Three Year Blend-Jester King Brewery

Austin ain’t local

Credit-trader or gift from @richardjackson199; profuse thanks!!
Style-wild ale
Format-capped andcorked 12.7 ml green bottle, shared 3 ways
Carbon dating info-BLENDED ON Sep 29 2020
Stemware-small goblets
Appearance-clear, light gold, except the last 5 ml poured into my glass
Nose-sour, funk
Mouthfeel-tantalizing
Tastes-sour apples and pears, lemons and limes, wet barnyard; sounds awful but almost exactly as expected
Vintages-2017, 2018 and 2019
Water-their well
Grains-local
Mash-turbid
Hops-“aged from the attic of our barn”
Vats-coolship
Fermentation-100% spontaneous
Refermentation-in the bottle
Yeast-native
Bacteria-native
Barrels-oak
IBU-less than 10
ABV-5.6%
Overall impression-terrific creation
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3

Note: much of the above was transcribed from the label for edification/clarity/education purposes. I’ve been wanting to share this gem since receiving from @richardjackson199 and sharing it with @fuse, @Loveninja (she had a sip from @fuse’s aliquot) and @the_architect was a perfect time/situation and I’m delighted the beer was well-preserved and hadn’t “turned.”

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Snakes in a Barrel-West Sixth Brewing

Not local (Lexington, KY) but we’ve visited that city on several occasions

Credit-part of a wager payoff from @richardjackson199 for which he received double credit; thanks!!
Style-BBA RIS (from his beer club allotment family gift)
Format-750 ml bottles, shared 3+ ways
Stemware-same goblets, rinsed and dried
Appearance-onyx
Nose-bourbon and dark chocolate
Mouthfeel-lubricious
Tastes-lots of KY bourbon, semisweet chocolate, dark caramel char, wood and molasses
IBU-40? 50?
ABV-13%
Overall impression-pretty (high) standard BBA stout offering
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; there must be hundreds and hundreds of this style available now and it was quite good and greatly appreciated but not a standout