Ymm, Beer

[Tripping William]

I wouldn't be surprised with any/all the above scenarios as that's one that has not been a GBS Complete Set exclusive and has likely been available in NC for several years.

The later year (whichever one it is) was a Stella acquisition.

[devildeac]

I would have been disappointed otherwise!

Local, too, from Deep River Brewing, Johnston County's first legal brewery, in Clayton, NC

[devildeac]

The later year (whichever one it is) was a Stella acquisition.

I seem to recall you picked up several in Roanoke one year in December shortly after it was released in Richmond.

[devildeac]

I keep forgetting this one:

Memento Mori-Fullsteam Brewery

From Untappd, a mostly reliable site on the webz:

"A chewy and decadent breakfast stout featuring Epiphany Bittersweet Chocolate Malt and Smooth Operator Black Wheat, oats, Videri cocoa nibs, and Colombian coffee from Black & White Roasters.

We extended the boil to caramelize and enhance the taste and mouthfeel, but kept the alcohol and adjuncts in check. The result is a delicious and versatile stout -- the perfect companion for brunch, a late-afternoon fireplace sit, or a food pairing at the dinner table."

[Tripping William]

I seem to recall you picked up several in Roanoke one year in December shortly after it was released in Richmond.

Very true. I got some from their C’ville location, too, back in December 2018 (before it closed). I *think* this bottle may have been purchased during that trip.

[Tripping William]

I keep forgetting this one:

Memento Mori-Fullsteam Brewery

From Untappd, a mostly reliable site on the webz:

"A chewy and decadent breakfast stout featuring Epiphany Bittersweet Chocolate Malt and Smooth Operator Black Wheat, oats, Videri cocoa nibs, and Colombian coffee from Black & White Roasters.

We extended the boil to caramelize and enhance the taste and mouthfeel, but kept the alcohol and adjuncts in check. The result is a delicious and versatile stout -- the perfect companion for brunch, a late-afternoon fireplace sit, or a food pairing at the dinner table."

I liked this beer quite a lot. Thanks again, fuse (assuming you haven’t been banned from reading Ymm, Beer).

[devildeac]

Very true. I got some from their C’ville location, too, back in December 2018 (before it closed). I *think* this bottle may have been purchased during that trip.

Well, I had the correct state at least but the wrong city.

[devildeac]

I liked this beer quite a lot. Thanks again, fuse (assuming you haven’t been banned from reading Ymm, Beer).

I don't think that one had anything to do with fake/disreputable twitter accounts.

[Tripping William]

Well, I had the correct state at least but the wrong city.

I think I got some in both cities. Glutton that I am.

[devildeac]

Official review, whatever that means:

Memento Mori-Fullsteam Brewery

Local

Credit-fuse; thanks!
Style-flavored imperial stout
Format-pint can
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-dark brown and foamy
Nose-java
Mouthfeel-a bit thin but smooth
Tastes-pretty heavy coffee, cacao, burnt caramel
Adjuncts-wheat, oats, cacao nibs, coffee
IBU-30
ABV-8.7%
Overall impression- a bit strong on the coffee but enough cacao to make me think "latte"
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2, maybe sniffing around cat 3

[devildeac]

I think I got some in both cities. Glutton that I am.

Hey, when in Roanoke...

[devildeac]

I've had this in the fridge for a few days and decided to sample tonite.

From Hardywood:
https://hardywood.com/beer/peach-tripel/

I'm sampling now.
This is such an enjoyable beverage, very smooth and drinkable. Hazy pour, about a two finger head in my 16 ounce mug. Plenty of peach taste.
IBU is 25 I think.
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Bought ingredients today to brew a Blue Moon knockoff beer, challenged by a friend He doesn't think I can replicate it. I can and will.

Will be my first brew in a few years, love the challenge!!

Will save some for a Duke Football tailgate in the fall!

I and the wife are tuition-free now, so the next I'm in Durham for Fball tailgate I'm brining brew on me

This should easily qualify for "insight post" but not for the anagram.

[Tripping William]

Hey, when in Roanoke...

This post deserves a star.

[devildeac]

This post deserves a star.

Ha! I had to research that as I thought it might be the local newspaper.

[devildeac]

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[Tripping William]

Ha! I had to research that as I thought it might be the local newspaper.

Bill Brill (may he RIP) would not be pleased. 😂

[devildeac]

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Scotch Ale 5000-Flying Machine Brewing Company

"Caramel, toffee, and a hint of smoke"

Untappd got it right; no fake news here. More later or in the AM.

[devildeac]

Bill Brill (may he RIP) would not be pleased. 😂

Yea, luckily I made that mistake tonight and not when we met him at our tailgate tent a number of years ago.

[devildeac]

Scotch Ale 5000-Flying Machine Brewing Company

The eastern end of I40 is local.

Credit-my card
Style-ummm
Format-pint can
Stemware-standard pint glass
Appearance-dark amber; light tan/foamy head
Nose-caramel
Mouthfeel-easy sipping
Tastes-dark caramel/toffee, over toasted, dark wheat bread, hints of cherries and smoke
IBU-"no IBU" but no one will fall for that nonsense so I'll guess 40
ABV-9.4%, a bit high for the style
Overall impression-wonderful first beer from this relatively new brewery
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; would drink again; happy to share the other 3 with our son getting one and liking it quite a bit

[devildeac]

Scotch Ale 5000-Flying Machine Brewing Company

The eastern end of I40 is local.

Credit-my card
Style-ummm
Format-pint can
Stemware-standard pint glass
Appearance-dark amber; light tan/foamy head
Nose-caramel
Mouthfeel-easy sipping
Tastes-dark caramel/toffee, over toasted, dark wheat bread, hints of cherries and smoke
IBU-"no IBU" but no one will fall for that nonsense so I'll guess 40
ABV-9.4%, a bit high for the style
Overall impression-wonderful first beer from this relatively new brewery
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; would drink again; happy to share the other 3 with our son getting one and liking it quite a bit

Fourteen lines; one could almost claim that as a "postings hit" but hopefully not an anagram variant, keeping it on topic, of course.