They should have planned better:
https://www.creators.com/read/wizard-of-id/10/18/236308
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They should have planned better:
https://www.creators.com/read/wizard-of-id/10/18/236308
Too many choices:
https://www.gocomics.com/wizardofid/2018/10/02
I've decided to turn my upcoming work trip into a beer tour and plan to post pics of all the different brews I'll be trying over the coming weeks. Stops include west coast of Sweden, Toulouse, France(not sure if you can even buy beer in France without getting a dirty look), Frankfurt, Germany, Munich, Germany, Roskilde, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Any suggestions for those stops greatly appreciated.
EDIT: Forgot Amsterdam.
Not sure I have read wizard of id in a looong time.
Great finds!
LOL. I was just about to send out an APB for your current location and place a STAT order for your reviews when I saw lefthook's requst for recommendations. Well done!
This should be a lot of fun reading over the next few weeks.
Twenty-Six Revolutions (draft)-Twenty-Six Acres (collaboration with Bottle Revolution, Apex, NC) Brewing
$3 for a half pint after work today.
All the goodies you'd expect in/from a NEIPA: Hazy, yellow color with a modest, foamy head. Pineapple-grapefruit flavors with some rind and core with mild tropical bitterness. Estimated IBUs of 40 and the ABV was 6.2%. Would taste again and/or pair with any sweet and sour dishes.
Rev That A** Up (draft)-A** Clown Brewing
"Drink one, don't be one"
Drink sorta regional (Cornelius, NC).
Couldn't resist the name, style or a free taster :o.
It's an imperial milk stout brewed with cold press coffee and aged on toasted coconut. Pour was almost black with a small, tan head. Pretty heavy java on the nose followed by more java, semi-sweet dark chocolate, hints of coconut and dark caramel. IBUs estimated at 40 and the ABV was 9.7%. I shoulda had a taste of the NEIPA first and bought a half pint of this for $3.50. An excellent brew that would stand alone nicely or pair with any chocolate and/or caramel dessert.
2XSmash (on bottom of can-DOB 09/12/18)-Southern Tier Brewing
One of 5 traders from August West last weekend, this is a single hop (Mosaic) and single malt (Special Pale) IIPA. What a gem! Thanks!!
Pour from the 12 ounce can was a light gold-amber with a generous, foamy head which lingered nicely. Pineapple and passion fruit aromas followed by the same tastes with some guava and mango. Very pleasant rindy, pithy bitterness with hints of a honey finish. No IBU stats so I'll guess 60. ABV is 8.1%. I'd pair with a curry or mild to moderately spicy Asian entree. For someone (anyone) who has tired of IPAs/IIPAs, this is quite refreshing/redeeming and I wouldn't hesitate buying a 6er of this for myself with the intent to sip a few and trade a few, too.
Alright, I'll try my best to provide some insight.
Copenhagen - I was here two years ago, so my memory may be a bit fuzzy. I had some good brews from Norrebro Bryghus. Just be aware that they once made a beer with urine... One I am quite familiar with is WarPigs/Mikkeller. They have partnered with 3 Floyd's and make some excellent brews. You should definitely check it out. If you got to the WarPigs brewpub, they have some decent BBQ as well.
Munich - Unfortunately you'll miss Oktoberfest. Truly a unique experience that I will post in detail about soon. I think the standard answer for Munich will be Hofbrauhaus. It's touristy, but worth checking out. Tao-House Munich. You'll find some variety here instead of the standard German beers. I would guess they have over 200 beers to choose from. The Keg Bar also offers some craft selection and American fare. I do recommend walking through the English Gardens and having a beer in there. Beautiful area.
Frankfurt - My knowledge on Frankfurt is slim. I've only ever spent one night in the actual city. I do have a friend who lives in the city. Naiv is a nice spot with a large selection, but it can be a bit pricey. It's really the only one I can speak to. You should find this article helpful, though - https://www.meganstarr.com/craft-beer-frankfurt/
I have never traveled in France, so I can't speak to it. Hope this helps for your other stops!
Waiting on a report from duketaylor about a friend's Wisconsin trip...
;)
While I strongly suspect he will not take it, attempted a friendly wager with Joe Ovies today over social media.
Joe suggested the Canes would go 81-0-1.
I offered to buy him the local craft beer of his choice if he were correct, or if he lost the wager, to post a beer review on Ymm, Beer on DBR.
Well, I took my shot :)
Bear Necessities Double NEIPA
This is one of a backlog of good new beers ("new" to me, anyway) that I have had recently but haven't had time to review. It is a collaboration between Lowes Foods and Charlotte's Birdsong Brewing. Sixteen-ounce cans are being distributed in four-packs at Lowes Foods beer dens (hence the "bear" reference in the name, I suppose). According to my sources on the Interwebz, it is "brewed with oats, flaked wheat, Idaho 7, El Dorado and Cascade hops, [and] clocks in at 8.5% ABV and 54 IBU."
I liked it, quite a lot. It is more "pine" than "citrus," but has good balance. Worth seeking out.
From 8/21/16:
From tonight:
Tangier-Southern Tier Brewing Company
Happy to taste again as August West included 5 varieties from his 15 pack of traders from last weekend. Thanks!!
Very pleasant, light-bodied IPA to have with a large (shared) ribeye, some sauteed spinach and some roasted Yukon Gold potatoes tonight for a home-cooked meal. I thought about half a bomber of BBA People's Porter which would have made a nice pairing with the steak but it's about 80 degrees out and something lighter sounded/felt more appropriate.