It's Raleigh Beer Week. How are you going to help us celebrate?
;)
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It's Raleigh Beer Week. How are you going to help us celebrate?
;)
One additional note here: Mr. merlindevildog91 really took one for the team here as he is not an avid IPA fan but was willing to sit down at Wise Man and sample all 47 beers they had on tap (and even asked if they had any Foothills samples:rolleyes:) before deciding on this crowler. Well done!
(some facts may have been faked in the above note :o)
Best beer name of the day?
Oktrophyfest
But, then again, maybe not. :o:rolleyes:
We interrupt the tailgate reviews to bring you the following trader:
Octoberfest-Boston Beer Company
Ozzie cheerfully (:rolleyes:) parted with one of his Costco 12 pack of these for a New Glarus Staghorn Octoberfest. Thanks!
I don't drink many Octoberfests but this one pretty much embodies the style from the medium to dark amber appearance with a moderate, one-fingered foamy head to the toasted whole wheat bread and light caramel aromas to the roasted grainy and slightly cloying, honey-ish tastes. IBUs were 16 so I'd wager none of these harmed Ozzie's tender palate (:p) and the ABV of 5.3% was ideal, saving calories for another beer this evening. Would be a great pairing with almost any grilled fare, a pastrami or Reuben sammich.
A convenient time for a delayed mini-vertical.
Rübæus (2014)-Founders Brewing
Saturday's "adventure" beer from August West in the form of a 12 ounce bottle he discovered cleaning out his beer fridge. Thanks!
None of us new what to expect with a 4 year old fruit beer and all of us were pleasantly surprised. Poured a gorgeous, medium ruby with a small, fizzy head. There was a very small amount of sediment in the last half ounce. Aromas were all berries with a hint of tartness. Tasted like a strong raspberry lemonade, more sweet than tart/sour. Minimal bitterness with IBUs at 15 with the ABV at 5.7%. A delightful discovery of an old fruit ale. Next up, Rübæus 2018...
Here endeth Whole twenty eight and a half.
DC Brau octoberfest - a nice way to start.
A couple Stellas later...
Twisted lips berliner weisse from brew republic in Virginia.
A nice rose colour.
No idea on what fruit- maybe raspberry.
Either way, a nice beer.
Rübæus (canned on 7-23-18)-Founders Brewing
This 12 ounce can was included in my September beer club 4 pack that I picked up Friday, not knowing what AW was bringing to tailgate to share on Saturday so quite the coincidence. Pretty similar appearance and aromas but a bit fresher and more berry-like aromas wafted from my pint glass just moments ago. Tastes were fresher, too, and perhaps a bit sweeter and more like a raspberry-lemon soda than a lemonade. IBUs and ABV were the same. Quite the palate pleaser. Fortunately, Mrs. dd made her bitter beer face when offered a sip so I got to enjoy almost the full can :D. She queried why this was "nothing like that raspberry beer you offer me from Wisconsin." I could only shake my head and offer to finish the remainder of her portion (aka "more for me"). This is really a delicious fruit ale and sometime I'd like to side-by-side this with Raspberry Tart, thinking/knowing in advance which would be the clear winner.
Hoping folks have something special in their glasses one week from today to celebrate 11 years of Ymm, Beer.
:D
I'll have a half pint of what he's serving, please:
https://cdn.alphacomedy.com/16/2018/...c47c3187d7.jpg
Officially survived 5 weeks in Europe. Will post my notes whenever I have a decent amount of downtime.
Beer name of the day:
Mission To Marzen
Guess what style?
:rolleyes:
From 4/12/16:
From 9/29/18:
Backwoods Bastard (9/26/14)-Founders Brewing
August West gets the credit here for saving and sharing. Thanks!
This became smoother and more mellow with almost another 2 years of aging. All the above still apply so no need to repeat. I'm sorry not to have bought any of the 2017 version (might be $16+ for the 4 pack now, but there are waaaaay too many brews on the market.
From 2/8/17:
From 9/29/18:
Backwoods Bastard (bottled on 9/24/15)-Founders Brewing
Many thanks to mattman91 for saving and sharing on Saturday!
Very similar impressions to the above review but with a bit more of an edge than the 2014 version. It could have been the 1 year less of cellaring or it could have been the new, higher ABV. Or, both may apply. Still amazingly smooth, rich, fruity and boozy on the palate. Worth seeking out a 4 pack (or more) and enjoying annually.
Hubris-Lynnwood Brewing Concern
Because it's Raleigh Beer Week and because it's that good. Again. I don't think I'll need a reminder next August when this is released again.
No need to worry, AW, I haven't forgotten your delicious Javalantern mini-growler contribution.
;)
Red Seal Ale-North Coast Brewing Company
Not many choices with a dinner out last PM and this was the pick of the litter and a pretty average one at that. I'm not sure whether it's being spoiled from this past tailgate, my inventory/tastes, a beer that was past its prime or simply a mediocre product.
Pour was a reddish-amber with a moderate, foamy head in a pilsner glass (restaurant's choice, not mine; and, I had to request a glass :rolleyes:). Some toffee on the nose with flavors of the same plus a mix of herbal and piney hops for a moderately bitter finish. IBUs of 42 and ABV at 5.4%, so, I could have had a second but passed.
This brewery has been around for 30 years and I've had quite the assortment of fine beers from their collection from session ales like Blue Star and Scrimshaw to high gravity like Old Rasputin and Pranqster and even BBA gems like Old Stock and more Old Rasputin so this one puzzles/disappoints me a bit.
Both profoundly humourous, and all too real:
https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/...u-want-it-more
Maybe it was over when they bombed Pearl Harbor:
https://www.creators.com/read/wizard-of-id/10/18/236307