I couldn't wait any longer. Started with the Orval Ale tonight. Oh man, this is going to be a good week!
Advice to anyone trying the Orval this week - pour as slow as you possibly can. Lots of head that goes nowhere!
But it's worth the wait! What a delightfully complex beer!
"That young man has an extra step on his ladder the rest of us just don't have."
Foothills Jade IPA remains a really terrific beer.
"Amazing what a minute can do."
Three Belgians, two Dutch citizens and an American walk into a Virtual Pub...
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Brown Ale-Legend Brewing Company
Local for the delivery guy.
Credit-Nrrrrvous; thanks!!
Style-3 guesses and the...
Container-pint can
Stemware-nonic pint glass
Appearance-3 more guesses and the... (generous, foamy head)
Nose-dark caramel syrup and earthy
Mouthfeel-almost creamy
Tastes-rich and full of dark caramel with hints of molasses, coffee and nuttiness
IBU-none quoted but my guess is 30
ABV-6%
Overall impression-brings back pleasant, tasty memories from probably 20 years ago
Ymm, Beer rating-not an exciting style but this is a high quality brew and earns a high cat 2 score; good for pairing with grilled fare (Ymm, Grilling, oh, wait...)
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Acan-Olde Hickory Brewery
An honorary local
Credit-my share of the 4 pack bought for trading with Nrrrrvous and accfanfrom1970; thank you, self
Style-flavored and tequila barrel aged imperial brown ale
Format-12 ounce bottle
Bottled on-06/30/20
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-dark, dark brown; foamy, tan head
Nose-tequila, dark caramel syrup
Mouthfeel-a bit of alcohol heat and a lot of sweet
Tastes-tequila añejo, dark agave syrup, wood, molasses, dark caramel
Adjuncts-agave nectar
IBU-might be shy of 30
ABV-12.6% (and felt every bit of it after half the bottle )
Overall impression-if you're not a tequila fan, this won't be for you; I'm a novice and I thought this was excellent
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; like Nrrrrvous, I'd buy another 4 pack of this to share/trade and keep 2 for myself next time ()
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One of the monks escaped a few minutes ago and was last seen wearing a #10 on his cap...
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Despite the fact this is DBR (), you'll get zero blow-back from me on that one.
There is one rated higher on one beeradvocate list (Abt 12) and is readily available at any good craft beer store, but it's not an authentic Trappist beer. There's another rated higher on a different beeradvocate list (Westvleteren 12) but it's basically available only at the monastery for 6 months each year and maybe at the monastery store at times.
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I looked at the label of one of these last PM and really wanted to put one in the mixed 6er for VP but couldn't find the "authentic Trappist beer" hexagon on the packaging so I passed, but, I will return to Total Wine next week to grab a 4 pack of their Christmas ale at about $15 for the litter, IIRC.
You have my deepest sympathy.
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Should develop a nice thirst on the drive home today.
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Hardywood’s Brian's Barrel Blend No. 12
“Brian’s Barrel Blend No. 12 is a harmonious mix of three different brews that when combined, just make sense. You’ll experience toasted oak and cedar wood aromas on the nose from the Chardonnay and Tomcat Gin barrels. The complimenting flavors from NE-style IPA of citrus, peach, apricot, and a hint of white peppercorn round out this unique barrel-aged offering.”
Chardonnay Barrel Aged Belgian Tripel and, Tomcat Gin Barrel Aged Ryewine and, fresh NE style IPA.
It’s a tasty complicated beer. Get the Chardonnay up front, almost buttery. Hit of gin. A little hop. 10%. A great cat 3 offering that isn’t a Hardywood Stout. They have done a bunch of these Brian’s Blends. All have been excellent.