Ymm, Beer

[devildeac]

Initial purchases, all from NC, for Gooch's Virtual Pub this Saturday:

a traditional pilsner
a black lager
a bock
a doppelbock

I'm thirsty from this weekend so a couple of those *might* be tasted this week, possibly as early as 5 PM this afternoon/evening, and the reviews sequestered away at another site...

[devildeac]

Nebo Pilsner-quality stuff from the NC foothills (not *that* Foothills )

More Saturday...

[Tripping William]

Nebo Pilsner-quality stuff from the NC foothills (not *that* Foothills )

More Saturday...

I was gonna say, somebody better pass the Torch ....

[devildeac]

I was gonna say, somebody better pass the Torch ...

We'll count on you for that one. Talk about local...

[devildeac]

A late entry from last week:

BBA Raspberry Stout-Hardywood Craft Brewery

Surprisingly, not local

Credit-a keen eye, the brewery's reputation and a prior review somewhere on Ymm, Beer by accfanfrom1970
Style-it's all the above plus imperialized and milked!~
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle, divided over 2 nights
Stemware-my first use of the 2019 Hardywood GBS Complete Set teku glass
Appearance-dark brown center, ruby edges, foamy tan head
Nose-booze soaked dark chocolate raspberry torte
Mouthfeel-seductive; chewy
Tastes-dark chocolate, vanilla, raspberry jam, bourbon
Adjuncts-Madagascar vanilla, cacao beans, "late season" Virginia raspberries, lactose
IBU-55
ABV-11.8%; definitely a share or two night beer
Overall impression-another Hardywood grand slam; the "original" raspberry stout and Raspberry Short Kate are really good; this enters another zip code
Ymm, Beer rating-mid to upper cat 3; I think this was about $14 for the large format; worth a search

[devildeac]

In case you're not sure what to pour on Saturday :

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/top-styles/41/

How many have you tasted?

[Tripping William]

A late entry from last week:

BBA Raspberry Stout-Hardywood Craft Brewery

Surprisingly, not local

Credit-a keen eye, the brewery's reputation and a prior review somewhere on Ymm, Beer by accfanfrom1970
Style-it's all the above plus imperialized and milked!~
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle, divided over 2 nights
Stemware-my first use of the 2019 Hardywood GBS Complete Set teku glass
Appearance-dark brown center, ruby edges, foamy tan head
Nose-booze soaked dark chocolate raspberry torte
Mouthfeel-seductive; chewy
Tastes-dark chocolate, vanilla, raspberry jam, bourbon
Adjuncts-Madagascar vanilla, cacao beans, "late season" Virginia raspberries, lactose
IBU-55
ABV-11.8%; definitely a share or two night beer
Overall impression-another Hardywood grand slam; the "original" raspberry stout and Raspberry Short Kate are really good; this enters another zip code
Ymm, Beer rating-mid to upper cat 3; I think this was about $14 for the large format; worth a search

I grabbed a bottle of this the last time I had a rendezvous with my gal Stella. Looking forward to drinking it.

[devildeac]

I grabbed a bottle of this the last time I had a rendezvous with my gal Stella. Looking forward to drinking it.

It's 6.6 ounces less than a crowler so you *might* be able to polish it off at one sitting even at 11.8% ABV, with or without Mrs. Tripping William's assistance...

[Tripping William]

It's 6.6 ounces less than a crowler so you *might* be able to polish it off at one sitting even at 11.8% ABV, with or without Mrs. Tripping William's assistance...

Dude, I ain’t fuse ....

[devildeac]

Dude, I ain’t fuse ...

Yea, yea, I know. Yanking your chain a bit .

Good thing about the 750 ml format of this is that it's a bottle and lends itself conveniently/nicely to a good wine cork stopper to preserve freshness for the 375 ml you'll sip each night.

[devildeac]

Another 100 suggestions for your shopping this week for Gooch's Virtual Pub on Saturday:

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/top-styles/40/

[devildeac]

In case you're not sure what to pour on Saturday :

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/top-styles/41/

How many have you tasted?

I've probably had seven or eight, but none recently.

[fuse]

dude, i ain’t fuse ...

rotflmao!!!!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

😳

[fuse]

If you are looking to order beer, apparently you have (rare) options.

https://gearpatrol.com/2020/04/07/bu...t-beer-online/

[mattman91]

If you are looking to order beer, apparently you have (rare) options.

https://gearpatrol.com/2020/04/07/bu...t-beer-online/

Wow. Anyone want to go in on a 12 pack of Pliney the Elder for $92?

[devildeac]

Wow. Anyone want to go in on a 12 pack of Pliney the Elder for $92?

Pffft (). Had that about 6 or 7 years ago when we visited the area. Quite good.

However, it is cheaper than a flight to SF, if you can book one.

[devildeac]

Steinbock-Fonta Flora/Zillacoah collaboration

But, you 'll have to wait until Saturday for the complete review, unless, of course, you're interested in a bit of crazietalk...

[Tripping William]

Steinbock-Fonta Flora/Zillacoah collaboration

But, you 'll have to wait until Saturday for the complete review, unless, of course, you're interested in a bit of crazietalk...

Fonta Flora makes really good beer.

[devildeac]

Fonta Flora makes really good beer.

I'm becoming rather impressed. Mattman has a different opinion that he shared with me during some texting yesterday.

[devildeac]

Steinbock-Fonta Flora/Zillacoah collaboration

But, you 'll have to wait until Saturday for the complete review, unless, of course, you're interested in a bit of crazietalk...

WRT bocks/doppelbocks/eisbocks:

https://www.brewersassociation.org/e...guidelines/#92

They're all lagers, so good for this month's Virtual Pub theme.