Ymm, Beer

[Nrrrrvous]

Aviator Hot Rod Red may be an Irish style red.

beer advocate has it ranked #98 Red Ale - Irish. So, yep!

[devildeac]

beer advocate has it ranked #98 Red Ale - Irish. So, yep!

There ain't many beers on that list that I've ever tasted, let alone even recognize but, by golly, I'm going Irish ale hunting this evening and tomorrow night!!

[Tripping William]

Durty Bully Ironic T-Shirt Hazy IPA

One of the "eclectic eight" I referenced above. My one mistake: Not checking the "born on" date, as this can appears to have been brewed in early September 2019. D'oh! Needless to say it poured really, really foamy. But the hazy yellow color is terrific, and the flavors are actually quite solid for something 10 months old. Citra, Mosaic, and Idaho 7 hops, which are among my favorites. More dank than citrus, but seems pretty well balanced. 7.0% ABV. IBU's are not listed, but I'm guessing in the mid-50's. A quality Cat 2 beer; would love to taste it fresh.

[devildeac]

Durty Bully Ironic T-Shirt Hazy IPA

One of the "eclectic eight" I referenced above. My one mistake: Not checking the "born on" date, as this can appears to have been brewed in early September 2019. D'oh! Needless to say it poured really, really foamy. But the hazy yellow color is terrific, and the flavors are actually quite solid for something 10 months old. Citra, Mosaic, and Idaho 7 hops, which are among my favorites. More dank than citrus, but seems pretty well balanced. 7.0% ABV. IBU's are not listed, but I'm guessing in the mid-50's. A quality Cat 2 beer; would love to taste it fresh.

My reaction, too, when I select/receive something that sounds/looks good, only to cringe a bit when I arrive home and *then* remember to check the "brewed on" or "best by" date, often after a billowing pour and an "uh-oh." Glad yours was still tasty.

[devildeac]

Purchases (almost) complete for Saturday's Irish Virtual Pub with Nrrrrvous as our host.

[devildeac]

Lots of Wise Man products at Total Wine this evening along with a few from Fiddlin' Fish.

[Nrrrrvous]

Purchases (almost) complete for Saturday's Irish Virtual Pub with Nrrrrvous as our host.

I've got my shopping list ready. Going to go tomorrow after work.

[mattman91]

Lots of Wise Man products at Total Wine this evening along with a few from Fiddlin' Fish.

Fiddlin' Fish is pretty decent.

Had their That Fish Cray IPA yesterday before meeting up with Richardjackson and beergoddess. Good, but nothing special. Solid Cat 2.

[Tripping William]

Fiddlin' Fish is pretty decent.

Had their That Fish Cray IPA yesterday before meeting up with Richardjackson and beergoddess. Good, but nothing special. Solid Cat 2.

Fiddlin’ Fish’s best beer is their winter seasonal called HAss Over Tea Kettle [insert sagegrouse quip about the “H” here]. Russian tea, in a high-gravity beer.

[devildeac]

Fiddlin' Fish is pretty decent.

Had their That Fish Cray IPA yesterday before meeting up with Richardjackson and beergoddess. Good, but nothing special. Solid Cat 2.

Good to know. There were several WMB, FF, Fullsteam, Casita Cerveceria, Southern Pines, Haw River and non-NC beers that were soooo tempting but my inventory is still in pretty good shape but I had to pass on all of them.

[devildeac]

Fiddlin’ Fish’s best beer is their winter seasonal called HAss Over Tea Kettle [insert sagegrouse quip about the “H” here]. Russian tea, in a high-gravity beer.

Oooh, strong agreement with that assessment.

[devildeac]

That widget thingie helps produce a pretty nice pub style stout.

More on Saturday...

[OldPhiKap]

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Getting ready for the virtual pub!

(St. James’s Gate, Dublin)

[devildeac]

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Getting ready for the virtual pub!

(St. James Gate, Dublin)

Wait, is that an epicenter now?



(I'll let OPK 'splain that one...)

[OldPhiKap]

Wait, is that an epicenter now?



(I'll let OPK 'splain that one...)

Just looking for preventative treatment.

[OldPhiKap]

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The neighborhood pub . . . .

[devildeac]

From last PM:

Rising Haze IPA-Highland Brewing Company

I'll go with semi-local

Credit-stolen from older son-in-law; thanks!
Style-d'oh!
Format-12 ounce can
Sipping vessel-pint glass
Appearance-light yellow gold; moderate, foamy head
Scents-citrus and tropical juice
Mouthfeel-slightly bitter
Tastes-pineapple, orange, zest, peach, apricot and a hint of pine
Grist-"2-ROW, MALTED WHEAT, FLAKED WHEAT, CARAPILS, & MALTED RYE"
Hops-"MOSAIC, EKUANOT, GALAXY, CITRA, CENTENNIAL, & APOLLO;" quite an appealing blend
IBU-35; I'd have thought a bit higher
ABV-7%
Overall impression-well done, HBC
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; paired well with a grilled/spicy chicken salad; would readily steal another of these

If mattman previously mentioned/reviewed this, he gets partial credit here, too.

[mattman91]

From last PM:

Rising Haze IPA-Highland Brewing Company

I'll go with semi-local

Credit-stolen from older son-in-law; thanks!
Style-d'oh!
Format-12 ounce can
Sipping vessel-pint glass
Appearance-light yellow gold; moderate, foamy head
Scents-citrus and tropical juice
Mouthfeel-slightly bitter
Tastes-pineapple, orange, zest, peach, apricot and a hint of pine
Grist-"2-ROW, MALTED WHEAT, FLAKED WHEAT, CARAPILS, & MALTED RYE"
Hops-"MOSAIC, EKUANOT, GALAXY, CITRA, CENTENNIAL, & APOLLO;" quite an appealing blend
IBU-35; I'd have thought a bit higher
ABV-7%
Overall impression-well done, HBC
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2; paired well with a grilled/spicy chicken salad; would readily steal another of these

If mattman previously mentioned/reviewed this, he gets partial credit here, too.

I have 3 or 4 of these left. Definitely noticed the orange/zest. I thought it was in the same ballpark as the SN and NB hazy IPAs. A larger brewery's attempt at the style, and an overall "win".

[devildeac]

I have 3 or 4 of these left. Definitely noticed the orange/zest. I thought it was in the same ballpark as the SN and NB hazy IPAs. A larger brewery's attempt at the style, and an overall "win".

Great minds and all that stuff .

[devildeac]

Good news: Boulevard Rye on Rye aged in maple syrup barrels purchased for acc fan yesterday.
Bad news: He already bought some.
Good news: I get to keep the 4 pack.