Another "wanderer:"
"Fullsteam Brightfall
Minimal head, pale copper in colour.
Musty fall cider nose.
Really an interesting blend of cider and amber lager flavours.
Fall in a glass?
A lovely autumnal lager."
(authorized use)
This one sounds familiar...
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Another familiar sounding product. Borrowed from a friend:
"Ardent Honey Ginger
First of four
Major hat tip to accfanfrom1970, and the Compass Rose Brew Crew!
Thin lacy head atop a clear copper hue.
Zesty ginger nose.
Wow. Wow. Wow.
Calling this a “ginger beer” doesn’t do it justice.
Amazing ginger flavour.
Wouldn’t turn down either, the first sip reinforces my memory that the non-BBA Honey Ginger is better than the BBA.
This is a rare opinion for me.
I could drink this all day, every day."
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Sour Ale Golden-Fine Creek Brewing
Local for one of the RVA peeps.
Credit-Nrrrrvous; thanks!!
Style-barrel aged sour ale
Format-shapely 500 ml bottle
Stemware-Gouden Carolus chalice
Appearance-light apple cider that clouded over a bit with the last 1/4 of the bottle; fizzy, thin head
Aromas-apple cider/wine vinegar
Mouthfeel-mild to moderate pucker
Tastes-red wine, apple cider vinegar, lemon lime juice
Adjuncts-none admitted
IBU-maybe 10
ABV-5.5% (drinks about 9%)
Overall impression-a superb sour; rivals several I've had from Brewery Bhavana and they've been outstanding
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 3; this was extremely well done with the barrel aging and the sourness; paired well with chicken and eggplant parm about 30 minutes ago
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At $9 for the 330 ml bottle, I might be a tad disappointed in this one tonight or on Saturday:
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/pr.../?ba=Brabander
But, I'd never seen/heard of it before so it might be worth the adventure.
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Another beer tip for Saturday:
"Belgian-Style Quadrupel...
...Serving Temperature 50-55°F"
Does not pertain to the weather.
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I've got quite the recruiting class so far:
#2 quadruple, aka a "4." This one was big enough (high gravity) that it could also see some time at the "5."
#15 quadruple; obviously a "4," too and got some serious "run" last PM.
#2 tripel, aka a "3," is about to enter the game tonight.
#2 strong dark ale, aka a "Zion," almost in a category by itself and could play anywhere.
#101 strong dark ale, aka a back-up recruit and to back up the big guy when he needs a blow (out).
#190 pilsner, aka a "1" or a "2." This one will get a bit of run in the "exhibition" round on Saturday but few, if any rotation minutes in the future.
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On the Far Side, err, lighter side:
"Belgian-Style Saison...
... Serving Temperature 45-55°F"
"You don't need a weatherman..."
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Not my glass, but, oh, my, what a fabulous beer:
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