I'm not sure I'd go *this* far to support our beloved Blue Devils:
Satan Rimmed Glasses
• 4.2% ABV
• DSSOLVR
• Asheville, NC
I'm not sure I'd go *this* far to support our beloved Blue Devils:
Satan Rimmed Glasses
• 4.2% ABV
• DSSOLVR
• Asheville, NC
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Just read that Foothills has released their first new year round offering in over two years called Festival Express Juicy IPA. It is only on tap at the brewery for now, but should be in stores soon.
Silent Night Imperial Stout, ale aged in oak bourbon barrels. 9% abv. Hint of chocolate and molasses, bourbon but not overwhelming. Pours dark brown, thinner than some. Advertised as coffee flavor but I didn’t get any, and that’s a good thing. This is one of a few stouts that I actually like better before it warmed. Definitely cat 3, not as good as Goose Island, but in the ballpark. Thanks fuse, will let the 2nd bottle age a bit.
Collaboration Without Representation released today on draft and/or cans at Bottle Rev Raleigh. Members include:
Original
Original 2019*
Double Coffee
Port
Peach Brandy*
Cinnamon Whiskey*
Maple
Red wine
*draft only
Great stuff, even if it's from Johnston County...
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Collaboration Without Representation Peach Brandy Barrel (draft)-Deep River Brewing Company
Qualifies as local!
Credit-paying close attention to my Bottle Revolution emails
Format-half pint draft
Style-peach brandy barrel aged flavored imperial milk stout (two days late for thedukelamere version of Virtual Pub)
Appearance-onyx; no head
Nose-cognitive dissonance (peach booze, coffee, dark chocolate; oh my!)
Tastes-semisweet chocolate; burnt caramel; espresso; peach brandy; molasses
Adjuncts-coffee and cocoa nibs
IBU-50 to 60
ABV-12.8%
Overall impression-quite an interesting and tasty variant to their usual coffee/cocoa/BBA annual release
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; looking forward to the original and 3 other variants I bought tonight, all of which say "aged in bourbon barrels"
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Collaboration Without Representation Cinnamon Whiskey (draft)-Deep River Brewing Company
Still repping local!
Credit-astute observation
Format-2 ounce taster
Style-spiced, barrel aged imperial milk stout
Appearance-ebony; thin, tan head
Nose-cinnamon, booze and coffee
Mouthfeel-smooth
Tastes-a whiskey soaked cinnamon chocolate donut washed down with a cup of strong coffee
Adjuncts-cocoa nibs, coffee and an extra shake of cinnamon
IBU-50 to 60 something
ABV-12.8%
Overall impression-less sweet than the peach brandy barrel variant; an excellent change of pace
Ymm Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; I'd buy a can or three of this but it's draft only
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The Abyss Brandy Barrel Aged-Deschutes Brewery
Far removed from local; 2 days late for the dukelamere version of Ymm, Beer Virtual Pub as I ran out of hepatocytes
Credit-might have been a trader a year ago with the Falls Village Wine and Beer owner
Format-bomber (took me 3 nights to finish this one )
Bottled on-12/09/16
Style-flavored and barrel aged imperial stout
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-Pennzoil (don't think UP or PSU ); thin, tan head
Nose-dark chocolate, brandy, molasses
Mouthfeel-almost oily
Tastes-booze, molasses, multiple dried, dark fruits, licorice, vanilla
Adjuncts-black strap molasses, licorice, cherry bark, whole vanilla beans
IBU-maybe 60
ABV-13.3%; poorly disguised
Overall impression-if they toned down the licorice a bit, it'd be world class; barrel aging and cellaring has mellowed this nicely
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; see above
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I would love for her to pick some up (I just sent her a text). But that would add thirty minutes to her drive to Greensboro, and I doubt she will. Can't blame her. Maybe it's time to dine at the Fourth St. location this weekend, hopefully they'll have it there.
Edit: She has a friend at work who lives near Stella, fingers crossed. Thanks for the tip!
Man, if your Mom made you wear that color when you were a baby, and you're still wearing it, it's time to grow up!