Mrs. Nrrrrvous and I stopped in to their taproom a couple years ago when we were visiting for the weekend. This was before I was posting here so no reviews...
I do remember having a great flight. I don't remember what was in it. :(
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Speaking of Haw River's best, there are many but Stella just got this one in:
@hawriverales Cultural Divide Meyer Lemon Meringue Kettle-Soured Saison w/ Carolina Culture yogurt, lactose, fresh Meyer lemons and vanilla beans
And speaking of Bocks, Stella just got this one in too:@redoakbrew 1516 Heller Bock tall boys
And doesn't this one look interesting:
@foundersbrewing Panther Cub 9.2% Bourbon Barrel-aged Porter w/ vanilla extract & maple syrup
Perfect. My post Covid vaccine party will have to include a side-by-side challenge of Mas Agave Lime with my fresh lime Grand-Marnier margaritas. Spoiler, the Mas Agave is better, but taking me away from the poker table to hand-squeeze limes would likely be in my financial best interest
That does it. If Incendiary is making beers this good in different styles, I'm joining their Embers beer club. They told me it's $100/year which includes 5 special release bomber releases so that's getting the money back there along with other perks. Worth it for me.
They said I can't join until around Thanksgiving Black Friday 2021, but it should help me get access to some traders maybe worthy of accfan's family tree connection. I got some of the Blanton's barrel aged Shade of Lies yesterday on your hot tip, but they were firm on the bottle limit. They were going fast at 11 am.
The Westbrook was more “pie” and salty (gosè-like) than the Incendiary. The Incendiary was more “key lime” and sour. My palate prefers the latter, I find. And the Incendiary color was dead-ringer.
Always happy to help separate you from your beer-money. :cool:
I remember Ardbeg Scotch as even smokier, for those who like smoky scotch. It's fine for me, but I prefer smooth scotch.
Balvenie Doublewood is the best value. Balvenie makes a better one, Portwood which is much more expensive. I'd recommend Doublewood for anyone who wants to get into scotch, or have one at next Saturday's UK VP.
In fairness, I hadn't read far enough into Ymm Beer at that point to let the Mrs. try it using Tripping William's suggestion to mix it with Prosecco. Like you said though, more fun experiments to try with the remaining cans. You are the master of the beer cocktail
From late last PM, night #2 of Fulcrum:
Fulcrum-Equilibrium Brewing
Simply put, #1 is almost always better than #2. Fresher, more original, tastier, sweeter, less bitter and not stale/flat with a bit more bubbliness to it. I'd consider a 4 pack of this beer to share/trade and would recommend to those reading/lurking here.
From Friday night:
Pancake House Stout-Aleworks Brewing Company
Kinda local for the RVA crew but not *quite* for those south of the border.
Credit-a trader about 6 weeks ago from RJ199; thanks!!
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Delivery vessel-pint can
Receiving vessel-snifter
Appearance-very, very dark brown; generous mocha appearing head
Nose-a home cooked, full service breakfast buffet
Mouthfeel-slippery and soft
Tastes-bourbon, dark maple syrup (you know, the good stuff from Canada), fudge sauce, coffee, vanilla, dark caramel and maybe a stack of Ymm, Pancakes
Adjuncts-maple syrup, oats, coffee, cocoa and vanilla beans
IBU-"no IBU" on Untappd but in reality, probably 40 something
ABV-8.5%; liquid breakfast booze
Overall impression-expectations based on the brewery (good/very good but not excellent) were far exceeded with the final product; it was outstanding
Ymm, Beer rating-mid level cat 3 easily and, at $4/can, a real good price point; would buy again in a Ymm, Beer minute
Cool story/background from Untappd:
"An eye opening Imperial Stout with a jolt of coffee & a drip of maple, aged in Woodford Reserve bourbon barrels then rested on crisp bacon. Inspired by our favorite meal as a nod to the ubiquitous breakfast spots that adorn our hometown of Williamsburg, VA."
The bacon part surprised me; not sure I caught that on my palate with sooooo many other flavors/additives present.