Ymm, Beer

[Tripping William]

Only I would say something like that about the two of me. Or is that the one of us?

FIFY. Because we’re one & the same.

[devildeac]

Man, a Boulevard BBA Quad right now would really hit the spot...

[Tripping William]

Man, a Boulevard BBA Quad right now would really hit the spot...

Amazing. It’s like we’re, like, literally the same person.

Boulevard BBA Belgian Quad

Another four-bagger from Brewer’s Kettle. Way foamy pour for a beer that is “best consumed by” sometime in 2021 (when college sports actually return). Muddy brown pour. A hint of coconut on the nose. Dark fruit and wood flavors. Dangerously smooth at 11.5% ABV. Easily Cat 3. Happy to share one of my three remaining bottles with my dd self.

[devildeac]

Amazing. It’s like we’re, like, literally the same person.

Boulevard BBA Belgian Quad

Another four-bagger from Brewer’s Kettle. Way foamy pour for a beer that is “best consumed by” sometime in 2021 (when college sports actually return). Muddy brown pour. A hint of coconut on the nose. Dark fruit and wood flavors. Dangerously smooth at 11.5% ABV. Easily Cat 3. Happy to share one of my three remaining bottles with my dd self.

Amazing how our great mind thinks alike. It was fabulous in a Sexual Chocolate teku glass.

[Tripping William]

Amazing how our great mind thinks alike. It was fabulous in a Sexual Chocolate teku glass.

Did not know you had one of those. I happen to have two. Hey, wait ....

[devildeac]

From last PM; really:

Golden Milk Stout (in smaller print, aka as Spiced Blonde Stout)-Haw River Farmhouse Ales

Credit-a timely birthday brew/gift from the irrepressible fuse; enjoyed belatedly; many thanks!!
Style-ummmm
Format-pint can
Freshness metrics-canned on 6/11/2020L1 11:57
Drinking vessel-snifter
Appearance-cloudy, medium amber; generous tan head
Nose-cinnamon coffee
Mouthfeel-gentle
Tastes-a spiced coffee/tea blend?; cinnamon and coffee first, then hints of chocolate, coconut and a blend of spices
Adjuncts-lactose, oatmeal, toasted coconut, coffee beans, tumeric and spices (not named)
IBU-probably 40
ABV-6.2%
Overall impression-well blended/constructed
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; very nicely conceived and executed; would seek out and certainly buy again

[devildeac]

Batch 202-Dick's Brewing Company (for real)

Credit-neighbor with a mail order beer club membership; thanks!
Style-Northwest IPA (uh-oh)
Format-12 ounce bottle
Glassware-pint glass (didn't deserve anything "fancy")
Appearance-murky amber; moderate, foamy head
Mouthfeel-bitter
Tastes-pine, resin, hints of grapefruit and soap
Malts-2 Row, Crystal 60, Carapils
Hops-Simcoe, Cascade, Citra, Amarillo
IBU-60
ABV-6%
Overall impression-a mediocre effort at a west coast IPA, surprising given the hops used
Ymm, Beer rating-can't decide between upper cat 1 or lower cat 2; would not order/seek out

[devildeac]

If I had one from fuse last PM, I must have one tonight from RJ199...

[fuse]

From last PM; really:

Golden Milk Stout (in smaller print, aka as Spiced Blonde Stout)-Haw River Farmhouse Ales

Credit-a timely birthday brew/gift from the irrepressible fuse; enjoyed belatedly; many thanks!!
Style-ummmm
Format-pint can
Freshness metrics-canned on 6/11/2020L1 11:57
Drinking vessel-snifter
Appearance-cloudy, medium amber; generous tan head
Nose-cinnamon coffee
Mouthfeel-gentle
Tastes-a spiced coffee/tea blend?; cinnamon and coffee first, then hints of chocolate, coconut and a blend of spices
Adjuncts-lactose, oatmeal, toasted coconut, coffee beans, tumeric and spices (not named)
IBU-probably 40
ABV-6.2%
Overall impression-well blended/constructed
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; very nicely conceived and executed; would seek out and certainly buy again

Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonder what TW thought of it...🤣

[Tripping William]

Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonder what TW thought of it...🤣

I thought it was very nicely conceived and executed; would seek out and certainly buy again ...

[devildeac]

I thought it was very nicely conceived and executed; would seek out and certainly buy again ...

Doppelgänger.

[luburch]

Johan Barrel-Aged Barleywine (2020)
Sun King Brewery
10% ABV
60 IBU
"Johan the Barleywine was the first batch of beer ever brewed at Sun King. Johan has a huge malt punch balanced with Pacific Northwest hops. Johan was the winner of the Gold Medal in the Barleywine-Style Ale category at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival, and the winner of the Bronze Medal in the Barleywine-Style Ale category at the 2011 GABF.

After years away and sitting in the barrel room for some time... Johan has made a 2020 return."

Sun King brought back a variation of their first ever beer this summer. Pours a dark red. Sweet, but not overly so. Caramel fruitiness. Don't get as much barrel as I was expecting. Overall, a lovely brew.

[budwom]

^ how appropriate, Sun King Brewery on Bastille Day!

[Tripping William]

^ how appropriate, Sun King Brewery on Bastille Day!

Almost like he had to post it. Like he was obligated. Like heads would roll if he didn’t.

[devildeac]

Johan Barrel-Aged Barleywine (2020)
Sun King Brewery
10% ABV
60 IBU
"Johan the Barleywine was the first batch of beer ever brewed at Sun King. Johan has a huge malt punch balanced with Pacific Northwest hops. Johan was the winner of the Gold Medal in the Barleywine-Style Ale category at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival, and the winner of the Bronze Medal in the Barleywine-Style Ale category at the 2011 GABF.

After years away and sitting in the barrel room for some time... Johan has made a 2020 return."

Sun King brought back a variation of their first ever beer this summer. Pours a dark red. Sweet, but not overly so. Caramel fruitiness. Don't get as much barrel as I was expecting. Overall, a lovely brew.

Impressive credentials. A bit surprising it was the first batch of beer ever brewed at SK; that's quite the undertaking for starters !

[devildeac]

Almost like he had to post it. Like he was obligated. Like heads would roll if he didn’t.

Couldn't have said that better myself...

[devildeac]

Batch 202-Dick's Brewing Company (for real)

Credit-neighbor with a mail order beer club membership; thanks!
Style-Northwest IPA (uh-oh)
Format-12 ounce bottle
Glassware-pint glass (didn't deserve anything "fancy")
Appearance-murky amber; moderate, foamy head
Mouthfeel-bitter
Tastes-pine, resin, hints of grapefruit and soap
Malts-2 Row, Crystal 60, Carapils
Hops-Simcoe, Cascade, Citra, Amarillo
IBU-60
ABV-6%
Overall impression-a mediocre effort at a west coast IPA, surprising given the hops used
Ymm, Beer rating-can't decide between upper cat 1 or lower cat 2; would not order/seek out

Shocked, I say shocked that no one on DBR has responded to this post with a hearty, "You suck, Richard!"

[Tripping William]

Couldn't have said that better myselves...

FIFY(and Y and Y and Y).

[budwom]

Funny you mention Guayabera, its one of their beers I would really like to try.

Guayaberas procured moments ago in a grab and go at the local market, don't want me no Corvid (caw, caw). All will be revealed.

[devildeac]

Guayaberas procured moments ago in a grab and go at the local market, don't want me no Corvid (caw, caw). All will be revealed.

Oops, forgot to do some research last PM WRT prior Cigar City brews I've enjoyed. Will complete my duty tonight after work. Sorry.