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Thread: Ymm, Beer

  1. #37301
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    Feb 2007
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    Raleigh
    Ahh, much better sleep last PM after a "local" TIPA, much better than the last 2 nights after half a bottle of coffee-infused, chocolatized BBA imperial stout. Can you say "bad dreams?"
    [redacted] them and the horses they rode in on.

  2. #37302
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    Feb 2007
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    For those of you who are inclined to acting like this; it's certainly not beer, but it is most assuredly...

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  3. #37303
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    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post
    Fan of a certain age; that's me.

    Did one of the members of that group die recently? (not from beer, of course)
    Gerry Marsden died last month.

  4. #37304
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    Feb 2007
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    Quote Originally Posted by fuse View Post
    Hardywood Brian’s Barrel Blends
    2020 Blend # 12

    Chardonnay Barrel Aged Tripel
    Tomcat Gin Barrel Aged Ryewine
    Fresh NEIPA

    Expecting a lot of complexity.

    Pours was super muddy, settled into a burnished gold colour.

    Definitely opaque, not sure its hazy.

    Decent head upon the pour, largely gone by the time I let the beer warm up before the first sip.

    The nose is sweet, sour, musty and juniper/gin, boozy and woody.

    Mouthfeel is dense in a pleasant way.

    Front and midpalate of the first sip were surprisingly nondescript.
    Finish is an absolute explosion.

    Layers of rye and gin are where Brian’s Blend 12 hit me, along with flashes of a smooth buttery and oaky chardonnay.

    This is an ambitious beer. Individually, each of the three beers are likely outstanding in their own right.

    I love the idea of blends and experiments like Brian’s Blend.

    There’s a bit of memories evokes by the beer (accurate or not), including Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye, Anchorage The Tide and its Takers, and Mother Earth Tripel Overhead.

    Intellectually, I struggle with how the other beers compete against a bold flavour like gin barrel aged ryewine; chardonnay barrel aged tripel seems so subtle in comparison, and whatever the NEIPA contributes seems lost in the mix.

    Regardless of the musings above, this is a challenging and superior beer.

    Many thanks to accfanfrom1970 !

    Skol! 🍻
    Again, not gonna come close to this review, but here are a few thoughts:

    Brian's Barrel Blends #12 (2020)-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

    Local if you're in the "Family Tree"

    Credit-accfanfrom1970; not enough thanks available for trading this one!!
    Style-double barrel aged 3 beer hybrid
    Format-12 ounce can
    Canned on-092920
    Stemware-snifter (shoulda been a Hardywood teku )
    Appearance-mildly cloudy bronze; modest, foamy topping
    Nose-white wine, gin, orange
    Mouthfeel-quite smooth
    Tastes-orange liqueur, orange rind, juniper, white wine, grape must (rye?), hints of citrus; fuse is right that the NEIPA really gets lost in this blending
    IBU-30 to 40 (WAG)
    ABV-10% but the various barrels make it appear to be in a higher weight class
    Overall rating-a great final product when you look at the label thinking "this could be a mess"
    Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; I thoroughly enjoyed sipping/savoring this over about an hour earlier this week

    (fuse's review is still superior to my sorta weak effort, but certainly not my lamest try ever)
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  5. #37305
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    Quote Originally Posted by OldPhiKap View Post
    Gerry Marsden died last month.
    Thanks! I thought I remembered that.

    Apparently, the "pacemaker" part of his career didn't help him in the end.
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  6. #37306
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    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post
    Thanks! I thought I remembered that.

    Apparently, the "pacemaker" part of his career didn't help him in the end.
    He also was a member, apparently. A Member of the Order of the British Empire.

    I’m of Irish ancestry so not really sure, but I think that got him free crumpets at Harrods or something like that. Which is nice.

  7. #37307
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    Quote Originally Posted by OldPhiKap View Post
    He also was a member, apparently. A Member of the Order of the British Empire.

    I’m of Irish ancestry so not really sure, but I think that got him free crumpets at Harrods or something like that. Which is nice.
    What kind of crumpets we talking about here?

    And, to show some respect for the thread title, what beer pairs well with...
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  8. #37308
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    Winston’Salem
    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post
    What kind of crumpets we talking about here?

    And, to show some respect for the thread title, what beer pairs well with...
    Can an Ymm Crumpets thread be far behind...?
    "Amazing what a minute can do."

  9. #37309
    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post

    Brian's Barrel Blends #12 (2020)-Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

    Local if you're in the "Family Tree"

    Credit-accfanfrom1970; not enough thanks available for trading this one!!

    Overall rating-a great final product when you look at the label thinking "this could be a mess"
    Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; I thoroughly enjoyed sipping/savoring this over about an hour earlier this week

    (fuse's review is still superior to my sorta weak effort, but certainly not my lamest try ever)
    This was the most interesting and challenging beer to come out of Hardywood and Brian’s Blend. I’m glad you and RJ and Fuse enjoyed it. Like you said, if I read it to you the thinking is , “this is a mess,” but it is really good, really different. A nice challenge.

  10. #37310
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    Feb 2007
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tripping William View Post
    I’d go Donut Skillet first.
    Quote Originally Posted by Tripping William View Post
    Can an Ymm Crumpets thread be far behind...?
    You inspired me/myself/I.
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  11. #37311
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    Feb 2007
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    Raleigh
    Knock, knock; is the host here to accept an early offering:

    From earlier this week (hiding on crazietalk):

    The Vapors-New Anthem Beer Project

    Darn close to local

    Credit-the vacation theme (thanks, OPK!) and the weekend "destination"
    Style-IPA, almost milkshake style
    Format-pint can
    Glassware-nonic pint
    Appearance-pineapple juice with some foam
    Nose-pineapple and stone fruits
    Mouthfeel-juicy
    Tastes-pineapple, peach, cantaloupe, OJ and various rinds
    Hops-Galaxy and Simcoe
    Adjuncts-lactose
    IBU-maybe 40
    ABV-7%
    Overall impression-there are a lot of fine IPAs out there and this is one of them; waiting for clemmonsdevil to show up with a better one
    Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; maybe not quite Burial/Vail quality but this is really good
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  12. #37312
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    Oct 2016
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    Texas
    A crazy couple of weeks, but I plan to be at the VP today.

    Last "new" beer I had was Founders KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge. About a minute after I finished pouring into a snifter is when we lost power (came back just over 24 hours later). Ended up sipping in bed while reading with a headlamp. Not exactly how I was hoping the evening would go. Very good, but I like CBS better. Still have the KBS Espresso to try.

  13. #37313
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    Feb 2007
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    Quote Originally Posted by LegoBatman View Post
    A crazy couple of weeks, but I plan to be at the VP today.

    Last "new" beer I had was Founders KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge. About a minute after I finished pouring into a snifter is when we lost power (came back just over 24 hours later). Ended up sipping in bed while reading with a headlamp. Not exactly how I was hoping the evening would go. Very good, but I like CBS better. Still have the KBS Espresso to try.
    Great to see you're back!

    I'm not sure I have a favorite among those three, but, if you "threatened" me and held a snifter to my lips, I'd likely pick CBS and the margin over any of the other three (KBS, KBS Espresso and KBS Mackinac) would be quite small.
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  14. #37314
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    Feb 2007
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    Raleigh
    To whet your appetites with something wet that might contain wheat and hoping you don't say "what," this was in hiding for a couple days:

    Hazy Tropical-Wilmington Brewing Company

    Local enough

    Credit-vacation destination choice; thanks to OPK for his theme
    Style-NEIPA
    Storage-pint can
    Brew date-02.08.21 stamped on label; a freshie!!
    Drinking-standard pint glass
    Appearance-might've been hazy and yellowish
    Nose-tropical fruit juice blend
    Mouthfeel-juicy
    Tastes-pineapple, papaya, mango and orange
    Hops/adjuncts-no info
    IBU-probably 40
    ABV-7.4%
    Overall impression-very good quality and there are a slew of NEIPAs in search of your beer $$
    Ymm, Beer rating-sneaks into cat 3, barely; definitely worth about $4 for a single or a 4 pack to share/trade
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  15. #37315
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    Feb 2007
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    Raleigh
    Ymm, Beer and Ymm, Donuts, a great combination.
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  16. #37316
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    Pub is open!

    I am out hiking but let the afternoon begin.

  17. #37317
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    Quote Originally Posted by OldPhiKap View Post
    Pub is open!

    I am out hiking but let the afternoon begin.
    Did you check the door (or broken window) with my earlier messages?
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  18. #37318
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    Feb 2007
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    Still trying to compose a review of Monk's Hood; it's been a busy week.
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  19. #37319
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    Feb 2007
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    Raleigh
    First half:

    Monk's Hood-Wolf's Ridge Brewing

    Local for the buying guy from a place we like to travel/vacation, keeping with OPK's theme and staying on topic

    Credit-son; thanks!!
    Style-flavored imperial milk stout
    Format-bomber, divided over 2 nights
    Packaged on-Feb/14/2020 (the beer of love)
    Stemware-snifter
    Appearance-dark brown; small, tan head
    Mouthfeel-glorious
    Tastes-dark chocolate and coffee, burn grains, dark caramel
    Adjuncts-lactose, Mexican espresso and Ugandan cacao
    IBU-probably 50
    ABV-13.2%, hence the 11 ounce portions each night to celebrate the cheats 13 point loss to Marquette
    Overall impression-delectable
    Ymm, Beer rating-mid level cat 3; wonderful balance of roasty, sweet, coffee and chocolate; another round tripper from this brewery, even without BBA
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  20. #37320
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    Feb 2007
    Location
    Raleigh
    Another excellent VP, Zoom hosted by fuse with OPK in absentia (we missed you). Fun times.
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