Ymm, Beer!

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Luau Krunkles-Terrapin Beer Company

Not local

Credit-trader from @AugustWest at tailgate; thanks!
Style-fruited hazy IPA
Format-12 ounce can from a mixed 12er
Stemware-Olde Hickory shaker pint
Appearance-hazy yellowish orange; moderate foam
Nose-OJ and peach squeezings
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-passion fruit, orange, guava, hint of rind
Adjuncts-might be some passion fruit, orange and guava
IBU-38
ABV-6.5%
Overall impression-best of the litter so far
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2

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Credit-thanks @AugustWest again!
Style-westie IPA
Format-12 ounce can
Drinking vessel-rinsed Olde Hickory pint
Appearance-bronzy amber; moderate head
Nose-pine and resin
Mouthfeel-bitter!!
Tastes-pine, rinds of grapefruit and orange, resin, hint of caramel
Hops-Amarillo, Cascade, Centennial, Warrior, Chinook and Simcoe; gotta be 6 of my least favorite all time varieties
IBU-60; gotta be a mispring as it tasted like 90+
ABV-7.3%
Overall impression-old, old school westie IPA; if you like bitter, you’ll like this
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 2

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From last PM:

Reef Keeper-Mother Earth Brewing

Back to local

Credit-needed traders; thanks to me
Style-hazyIPA
Format-12 oz can from a 12er
Dots on bottom of can-06302023 (I think)
Glassware-shaker pint
Appearance-juicy pineapple
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-pineapple, mango and guava
IBU-35
ABV-6.5%
Overall impression-solid juicy IPA
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; hopefully @OldPhiKap and @AugustWest like theirs

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Escaping quickly from my glass now

Home of Brandon Ingram is local

Alpenglow-Mother Earth Breng

Credit-needed traders
Style-hazy IPA
Format-12 ounce can shared with no one but traded @AugustWest and @OldPhiKap
Bottom of can dots-06302023
Stemware-DFH nonic pint (photo not mine)
Appearance-cloudy yellow orange with a chance of juice and foam
Nose-pineapple and peach
Mouthfeel-tropical
Tastes-peach, pineapple and really ripe mango
Hops-Lemondrop, Sultana and Citra
IBU-N/A but will speculate about 35
ABV-7.2%
Overall impression-pretty damn good beer from a mixed 12er
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3

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Long Weekend-Mother Earth Brewing

Same brewers for Silent Night=local

Credit-end of my personal cache of traders
Style-hazy IPA
Format-12 ounce can
Dots on bottom of can-05282023
Glassware-Goose Island nonic pint
Appearance-hazy yellow; nice foam
Nose-pineapples and grapefruits
Mouthfeel-light tropical juice
Tastes-light grapefruit and pineapple juice, splash of cantaloupe, drop of peach jam
Hops-Chinook, Mosaic and Citra
IBU-13
ABV-6.5%
Overall impression-the Alpenglow was best of the mixed 12er, even thought @richardjackson199 flunked 4th grade spelling
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2

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Caramel Pumking-Southern Tier

Not local

Credit-applause @AugustWest for his delivery and pour/share; thanks!!
Style-you’re on your own here
Format-12 ounce bottle shared 4 ways
Glassware-usual Duke 2010 Natty shaker pint
Appearance-light amber; moderate head
Nose-caramel syrup and pumpkin puree
Mouthfeel-sweeeet
Tastes-cinnamon, nutmeg, mashed pumpkin and caramel sundae sauce
Adjuncts-cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin and caramel (go figure )
IBU-44 (surprising)
ABV-8.6% (pumpkin booze!!_
Overall impression-a bit cloying (from Southern Tier? Never? ) but nicely paired with our other 3 desserts of chocolate chip cookies, coconut rum cake and iced lemon pound cake
Ymm, Beer rating-sneaking this into low cat 3 though the sweetness may turn others off a bit

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Oak Aged Vanilla World Wide Stout-Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Not nearby

Credit-even louder applause @AugustWest for this one: thanks!!
Style-flavored imperial stout
Format-12 ounce bottle shared 4 ways
Stamped on label-Bottled on 7/smudge/1smudge (guessing a 2017 release)
Glassware-rinsed Duke pint glass
Appearance-motor oil
Scents-vanilla, dark chocolate and wood
Mouthfeel-oh, you sexy thing
Tastes-matched the aromas; maybe some caramel char/burn molasses, too
Adjunct-vanilla beans
IBU-70
ABV-17%? 18%?
Overall impression-absolutely decadent
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3; happy to have a couple bottles of my own in storage, too

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Perpetual Discontent-Edit Beer Company

Less than 4 miles from home

Credit-needed traders and the 2 oz sample was excellent
Style-NEDIPA
Format-pint can
Bottom of can data-CANNED ON 7/27/23
Plastic ware-8 oz disposable at our hotel last pm
Appearance-yellowish orange and foamy
Scents-grapefruit and orange
Mouthfeel-tropically soft
Tastes-fresh runnings of yellow grapefruit juice, OJ, lime and peach
Hops-Citra and Mosaic
Adjuncts-wheat and oats
IBU-30
ABV-8.5%
Overall impression-high quality stuff here; @OldPhiKap should enjoy this one a lot
Ymm, Beer rating-might be underrating this as a low cat 3; the hop choices and adjuncts were excellent

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Midnight Snack-Three Taverns Brewery

In-state purchase for the delivery mule

Credit-excellent selection from @OldPhiKap; thanks!!
Style-flavored imperial milk pastry stout and not some cheapass juvenile toaster pastry either;
Format-half quart can
Freshie data-CANNED ON 040323 230056
Cupware-8 ounce hotel plastic; hey, we’re traveling
Appearance-really dark topsoil mud; small, tan head
Nose-chocolate cherry coffee cake
Mouthfeel-smooooth
Tastes-dark chocolate latte, cherry cordial, hazelnut and some really dark caramel
Adjuncts-chocolate (form unknown), cherries, hazelnut, coffee and lactose
IBU-secret but probably high 30s
ABV-8%
Overall impression-a bit thin with and ABV barely in the imperial range but quite a decadent nightcap
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; I might be underrating this one, too; another regret is no brownie/cookie/cake to accompany this luxurious treat and make it a truly chocolate overload night

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From minutes ago:

Silent Accord-Six Bridges Brewing

Georgia’s Father-Son brewery

Local for the muleing party.

Credit-an @OldPhiKap trader; thanks!!
Style-flavored milk stout
Format-3/4 pint can
Recency bias-PKG ON 11 15 22
Cupware-8 oz hotel plastic!!
Appearance-really dark brown
Nose-chocolatte
Mouthfeel-velvety
Tastes-medium roast coffee, high quality milk chocolate with a hint of coconut
Adjuncts-coconut and lactose; no cocoa/chocolate or coffee with the flavors from roasted barley and chocolate malts
IBU-N/A but likely mid 30s
ABV-6.5%
Overall impression-reminded me of Burial’s Bolo Coconut Brown Ale in some ways
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; would pair nicely with some chocolate cake or chocolate chip cookies

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Current pour:

Vacanza: Banana Lime Coconut-Wild Leap Craft Beer

The muleing dude’s favorite brewery in the state.

Credit-another “adventurous” trader thanks @OldPhiKap!
Style-fruited imperial gose
Format-12 ounce can
Cupware-yep, same hotel beverage holder
Appearance-cloudy, goldish yellow; thin head
Scents-prominent lime, hints of overripe banana
Mouthfeel-tickly and puckery
Tastes-loads of lime, some zest, a bit more banana than coconut and a sea salt finish
Adjuncts-toasted coconut flakes and fermented on banana and lime puree with a touch of sea salt
IBU-5
ABV-8%
Overall impression-quite a pleasant surprise as I’m never sure what to expect with bananas in beer
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; I like sours/goses, limes and coconuts and was queried about being “adventurous” before purchase and delivery; I can certainly understand the “favorite in the state” claim by @OldPhiKap

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Down to the last drop:

Tears of My Enemies-Monday Night Brewing

Local for the purchasing agent and delivery mule.

Credit-trader from @OldPhiKap; muchas gracias and no tats!!
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Format-pint can
Recency bias-Best by : 02/08/24 Batch ID: 2097 02082023
Cupware-yep, hotel plastic
Appearance-really dark brown; modest tan head
Nasal Ticklers-dark chocolate, bourbon and coffee
Mouthfeel-oh, you sexy thing
Tastes-a generously boozed, dark chocolate latte
Adjuncts-Batdorf and Bronson coffee, cacao nibs and vanilla
IBU-I. Don’t. Care. (Untappd claims 34)
ABV-9.3%
Overall impression-a terrific melange of barrel aging and flavorings
Ymm, Beer rating-sneaking this into high cat 3; yea, it was that good and better as it warmed; if available in NC, I’d buy a 4 pack, maybe two

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Oops, forgot about the next two from before traveling:

Hefeweizen-Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe

Munich ain’t even close.

Credit-trader from @AugustWest; thanks!
Style-YOYO here
Format-11.2 oz bottle
Enjoy best before-04.2024
Glassware-2014 US Open stein!!
Appearance-hazy, light yellow and foamy
Nose-all the usual suspects of bubble gum, orange and clove
Mouthfeel-tickly
Tastes-same as aromas
Ingredients-Reinheitsgebot
IBU-maybe 30
ABV-5.5%
Overall impression-a world standard, thought I didn’t research a rating on beeradvocate
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; US wheat beers should taste this good

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Oktoberfest Marzen-Paulaner Brauerei

Munich ain’t any closer now than it was during my last post

Credit-what a 12er trader from @AugustWest; thanks!!
Style-YOYO again
Glassware-same US Open stein
Appearance-light amber; smallish offwhite head
Nose-light caramel
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-light brown sugar, toasted wheat bread, hint of herbal bitterness
IBU-maybe 25
ABV-5.8%
Overall impression-youze guyz tasting/comparing Oktoberfests might wanna get a single of this and compare to some NC/US versions
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; didn’t check beeradvocate but guessing this is in their top 100 for the style and likely top 50.

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More German stuff:

Munchener Lager-Paulaner Brauerei

Nope, still nicht local

Credit-3rd trader from @AugustWest; thanks!
Style-might be a lager
Format-11.2 oz bottle
Best enjoyed by-04.2024
Glassware-shaker pint
Appearance-pale straw; thin white head
Nose-light corn syrup
Mouthfeel-gentle
Tastes-light corn syrup and garden flowers
Ingredients-Reinheitsgebot!!
IBU-maybe 25
ABV-4.95
Overall impression-a most pleasant light lager
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3

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Last of the German biers:

Salvator-Paulaner Brauerei

Nope, Germany is no closer tonight than last pm.

Credit-last of the traders from @AugustWest; thanks!!
Style-double bock
Format-11.2 oz bottle
Enjoy best before-05.2024
Glassware-2014 US Open stein
Appearance-medium to dark brown; small, tan head
Nose-caramel and toasted bread
Mouthfeel-almost creamy
Tastes-light caramel, toasted wheat bread with hints of coffee and milk chocolate
Ingredients-Reinheitsgebot
IBU-didn’t check but I’d guess mid 20s
ABV-7.9%
Overall impression-a long time classic that was a delightful sip
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3

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Neon Beer Hug-Goose Island Beer Company

Not even bought in Chicago

Credit-needed traders
Style-IPA
Format-12 oz can from a mixed 12 pack
Drink by date-15OCT23 DCI545
Glassware-Goose Island nonic pint
Appearance-light, clear, orange amber; decent head
Nose-dank but not meme
Mouthfeel-bitter
Tastes-orange rind, pine, resin, grapefruit juice and zest
Ingredients-I did no research, flag me
IBU-guessing 50ish
ABV-7%
Overall impression-good for the westie IPA style; wonder if this differs much from their Green Line IPA, an old standard
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; good dinner pairing last PM

“Questions or comments: Call 1-800-GOOSE-ME”

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From last pm, too:

Juicy Beer Hug-Goose Island Beer Company

Nope

Credit-needed traders
Style-hazy IPA
Format-12 oz can
Drink by date-19OCT23 GI1305
Glassware-standard pint glass
Appearance-hazy orange yellowish amber; good head
Nose-tangerine and peach
Mouthfeel-juicy with a small bite
Tastes-tangerine juice and rind, OJ, peach and grapefruit
Ingredients-no research :face_with_peeking_eye:
IBU-maybe mid 30s
ABV-7.3%
Overall impression-nice and juicy change from the Neon Beer Hug
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; tough crowd

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Hazy Beer Hug-Goose Island Beer Company

Hasn’t moved any closer

Credit-needed traders
Style-hazy IPA
Format-3/4 pint can
Drink by date-15OCT23 DC1422
Glassware-Magic Hat pint glass
Appearance-slightly hazy yellowish; modest head
Mouthfeel-light tropical fruit juice
Tastes-pineapple grapefruit OJ cocktail lite
Ingredients-continued delinquency on my part
IBU-maybe 35
ABV-6.85
Overall impression-could use more juiciness
Ymm, Beer rating-sneaking into upper cat 2 but not by much; the Juicy Beer Hug is a bit better

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Last of the Goosers:

Tropical Beer Hug-Goose Island Beer Company

Never mind

Credit-trader requirements complete
Style-IIPA
Format-12 oz can
Drink bydate-15OCT23 DC0947
Glassware-the clean nonic Goose Island nonic pint
Appearance-yellowish orange; small head
Nose-orange liqueur, low proof
Mouthfeel-hint of bitter, mildly boozy
Tastes-orange liqueur light, some orange and grapefruit rinds, hints of peach and cantaloupe
Ingredients-still too damn lazy to research
IBU-maybe 50
ABV-9.9%
Overall impression-best of the 12er
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; none of these really sniff the cat 3 level but are still good beers, especially at about $1.50-1.60 each