Ymm, Beer

[fuse]

Beer in a box, anyone?

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/boxe...itive-colorado

Change your mind if it were a (still) lambic style?

[fuse]

Or, perhaps you are planning on heading out with Elon Musk to Mars and need a space beer?

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vostok-space-beer#/

[devildeac]

I really didn’t want to enjoy it.
In spite of myself, Aloha Sculpin from Ballast Point is quite good.

I'm waiting for you to spend the $$ for a Funky Buddha Pineapple IPA, or whatever they call it.

[devildeac]

Beer in a box, anyone?

http://www.foodandwine.com/news/boxe...itive-colorado

Change your mind if it were a (still) lambic style?

I'll share one with you sometime...

[devildeac]

Or, perhaps you are planning on heading out with Elon Musk to Mars and need a space beer?

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vostok-space-beer#/

Sounds, umm, out of this world .

[devildeac]

IPA (brewed on 11/20/17)-Nickelpoint Brewing Company

(no, not Nickelback )

Drink local! It's still NC Beer Month

Poured from a $2 (tax included!) 12 ounce can into a standard pint glass. Color was bronze/copper with a modest, creamy head. Nose of pine/resin and some citrus. Tastes were balanced between piney and citrusy with some herbal/earthy notes, making me think more of an English IPA instead of an American variety. IBUs or 58 and ABV at 6.5%. Would make a nice pairing with grilled fare or even a spicy entree. Wouldn't have again but would like to visit the brewery which is about 6-7 miles from our house, adjacent to Neuse River Brewing Company.

[devildeac]

Zest Yo'Self-Appalachian Mountain Brewing

More local NC beer!

This 12 ounce can set me back $2.50, a reasonable price. No brewed on date .

Poured a light copper/bronze into a standard pint glass. Faint nose of grapefruit (added). Not much grapefruit on the palate initially but the midpoint and finish are mild to moderately bitter, rind-y, juicy and pithy. IBUs are 66 and the ABV is on the can and on their website at 6.8%, so reasonably balanced. Appears to be on draft at the brewery and I'd certainly try a taster/sampler of this fresh if we visit Boone any time soon, but not sure I'd purchase another can. Pair with some spicy fare.

[luburch]

Two new beers yesterday evening.

David Hasselhefe - The Tap Brewery. I missed this when it was out last year, so I was excited to finally try it. Left a little disappointed. I'm not sure why, but I've had quite a few beers at The Tap that have a bit of a burnt taste at the beginning. Odd experience. Still a great name and left a pleasant aftertaste.

Kitten Slumber Party - Metazoa. Another great name and a fantastic Milk Stout! Might need to re-visit this one before they do away with it.

[Tripping William]

I'm waiting for you to spend the $$ for a Funky Buddha Pineapple IPA, or whatever they call it.

I have not purchased yet, but I have seen this in Triad area stores recently. FWIW

[fuse]

http://www.foodandwine.com/beer/does-beer-go-bad

Interesting read.

[devildeac]

http://www.foodandwine.com/beer/does-beer-go-bad

Interesting read.

Quite educational. Nice find.

[devildeac]

Any reports of tastings from this brewery?

http://www.wral.com/casita-cerveceri...lina/17349976/

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Starting with a Bond Brothers Cinnamon Vanilla Variant Imperial Stout.

Strong cinnamon notes and cloying honey nose.

Inky black in the Black Abbey snifter.

Wonderful mouthfeel. Cinnamon, chocolate filling, and a vanilla pop at the end with a drying, wooden finish.

Bond Brothers makes this (and quite a few other) 10.5% beers dangerously drinkable.

Happy International Beer Day! (When any excuse will do...)

Cheers!

Had a couple 10oz drafts of the cinnamon vanilla this evening. Simply fantastic. Bought two 4-packs on my way out. That should get me through the next couple days...

[fuse]

Had a couple 10oz drafts of the cinnamon vanilla this evening. Simply fantastic. Bought two 4-packs on my way out. That should get me through the next couple days...

Your liver must be far more resilient than mine


It is a great beer. Bond Brothers really came out of the gates with some seriously good beer when they opened.

[devildeac]

Had a couple 10oz drafts of the cinnamon vanilla this evening. Simply fantastic. Bought two 4-packs on my way out. That should get me through the next couple days...

I'd have thought that was breakfast today.

[devildeac]

Your liver must be far more resilient than mine


It is a great beer. Bond Brothers really came out of the gates with some seriously good beer when they opened.

I remember that afternoon .

They've continued their good production, too.

[devildeac]

http://www.foodandwine.com/beer/does-beer-go-bad

Interesting read.

You might be a redneck if...

...any of the "best before" dates in your fridge begin with "19."

[Tripping William]

You might be a redneck if...

...any of the "best before" dates in your fridge begin with "19."

I'll be checking all of my Sexual Chocolate bottles later today, then!

[devildeac]

I'll be checking all of my Sexual Chocolate bottles later today, then!

I had no idea they (may) have brewed that for >18 years.

[mattman91]

Cool article.

I much prefer bottled on/canned on dates as opposed to best before dates. The latter obviously benefits the brewery because they can extend shelf life for their products.

If I'm buying an IPA or something lower ABV I usually won't buy it if it's not dated, depending on where I buy it. If it is at a bottle shop I would assume it is fresher than those at a grocery store.