Ymm, Beer

[killerleft]

Somebody send me the past beers and I’ll host! I would be honored, if you’ll have me!

You've been had! I don't think you'll regret it.

[devildeac]

Somebody send me the past beers and I’ll host! I would be honored, if you’ll have me!

Walked in the door from a trip back from the NC coast about an hour ago, unpacked, took a 20 minute walk and re-entered our house about 5 minutes ago and poured myself a Two Hearted Ale. I'll have that list of hosts and prior beverages in your PM box in about 5 minutes. Many thanks for volunteering; we'd be ecstatic to have you host Virtual Pub in July!!!!

[devildeac]

Packed and drove all day today but just opened the other Fruity Milkshake from The Veil. I think it’s called The Witness. Not bad at first sip! Not as fruity/chewy as the Razz Tastee! Full review later.

Yea, as we discussed in Virtual Pub yesterday, some of Veil's beers are downright thick and chewy; something accfanfrom1970, fuse, RJ199 and I all really appreciate and like/enjoy.

[devildeac]

Somebody send me the past beers and I’ll host! I would be honored, if you’ll have me!

Walked in the door from a trip back from the NC coast about an hour ago, unpacked, took a 20 minute walk and re-entered our house about 5 minutes ago and poured myself a Two Hearted Ale. I'll have that list of hosts and prior beverages in your PM box in about 5 minutes. Many thanks for volunteering; we'd be ecstatic to have you host Virtual Pub in July!!!!

Done (between posts ).

[devildeac]

You've been had! I don't think you'll regret it.

Sssshhhhh. You're not supposed to reveal that.

[luburch]

Tree House Report #3

Space & Time
Russian Imperial Stout
8.8% ABV
65 IBU
"Big & very bold with notes of bitter dark chocolate, smoke, and espresso - brewed with a complex assortment of pale and dark malt."

Split this one with a friend Friday evening. Could not get over how smooth it was. The malt note come through so well and balanced. More chocolate than espresso, but not overpowering at all. Another exceptional brew.

[devildeac]

Tree House Report #3

Space & Time
Russian Imperial Stout
8.8% ABV
65 IBU
"Big & very bold with notes of bitter dark chocolate, smoke, and espresso - brewed with a complex assortment of pale and dark malt."

Split this one with a friend Friday evening. Could not get over how smooth it was. The malt note come through so well and balanced. More chocolate than espresso, but not overpowering at all. Another exceptional brew.

Soooo, Tree House brews more than super juicy IPAs/IIPAs. Maybe after a vaccine, it'll be time for another beer-cation in the northeast.

[fuse]

Soooo, Tree House brews more than super juicy IPAs/IIPAs. Maybe after a vaccine, it'll be time for another beer-cation in the northeast.

I wonder what the split is between breweries that brew one beer amazingly well, and breweries where everything they brew is delightful.

[mattman91]

Interview scheduled for 4:30 pm on Thursday in Greensboro.

Thinking about picking up a 4 or 6 pack from Wise Man on the way back, or sliding by TW's gal Stella.

[devildeac]

I wonder what the split is between breweries that brew one beer amazingly well, and breweries where everything they brew is delightful.

I am unable to speculate about/answer your question but I am willing to travel more and sample more breweries/beers so we are not left with the dreaded DBR "small sample size."

[devildeac]

Interview scheduled for 4:30 pm on Thursday in Greensboro.

Thinking about picking up a 4 or 6 pack from Wise Man on the way back, or sliding by TW's gal Stella.

I do not understand your choice of "or" in your post above.

[OldPhiKap]

I am unable to speculate about/answer your question but I am willing to travel more and sample more breweries/beers so we are not left with the dreaded DBR "small sample size."

Your dedication to science, and to a full and thorough statistical sampling for adequate analysis, is exemplary.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Interview scheduled for 4:30 pm on Thursday in Greensboro.

Thinking about picking up a 4 or 6 pack from Wise Man on the way back, or sliding by TW's gal Stella.

My sister is considering a job opportunity in Greensboro as well. Never spent much time there, since visiting a good friend at UNCG many many years ago.

[devildeac]

Your dedication to science, and to a full and thorough statistical sampling for adequate analysis, is exemplary.

Thank you, thank you very much (posted in my best Elvis14 tone of voice ).

[mattman91]

My sister is considering a job opportunity in Greensboro as well. Never spent much time there, since visiting a good friend at UNCG many many years ago.

The job itself is in the western side of Greensboro, which is nice because I'm looking to live in Winston-Salem.

[devildeac]

Someone has to invent a COVID mask through which one is able to sip fine, adult malted beverages.

[fuse]

Someone has to invent a COVID mask through which one is able to sip fine, adult malted beverages.

Sadly, had a brief thought (not specifically beer related) of an integrated mask / camelbak product.

[devildeac]

A couple from last PM because tonight is "dry."

Bloodline-Flying Dog Brewery

Not. Local.

Credit-our part time nurse in her birthday package for me last week (to be clear, she's a classmate of my wife's and my wife gets a few more gifts than me); thanks!
Style-flavored ale (probably an IPA)
Format-12 ounce bottle
Enjoy by: 03.25.20 (uh-oh)
Drinking vessel-pint glass
Appearance-clear orange amber; moderate head
Nose-orange PineSol?
Mouthfeel-moderate bitterness
Tastes-orange soap; pine and resin
Adjuncts-"blood orange puree and natural flavorings"
IBU-probably 60
ABV-7%
Overall impression-not "turned" but not fresh either; wouldn't bring one home unless fresh
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 1; not *quite* a drain pour; funny/sadly, I've liked some of the traders August West gave me in 2018 or 2019

[devildeac]

From 4/30/12:

(older review won't copy/paste and didn't feel like searching again)

From 6/26/17:

From last PM (WTH? More than 5 years since I've had a Two Hearted Ale):

Two Hearted Ale (bottled on 5/7/17)-Bell's Brewing

Drink fresh!

It also helps that it was $2 off at Total Wine this weekend so a 6er cost me <$7, making it even tastier at about $1.16/12 ounce bottle .

I thought the citrus and tropical scents and flavors were a bit more prominent with little floral or piney overtones. Bell's doesn't believe in IBUs but I think 60 is a reasonable guess as above. Same ABV. I think I'll make this my lawnmower beer tonight in about an hour.

From last PM:

Two Hearted Ale-Bell's Brewery

Far from local

Credit-our part time nurse again; thanks!
Style-American IPA
Format-pint can (new for this brew)
Freshness-29031 PKGD 14:00 04/16/20 087602
Shelf life-6 months
Glassware-another boring pint glass
Appearance-yellow bronze; moderate, foamy head
Nose-pine, resin, citrus
Mouthfeel-moderate bitterness
Tastes-orange rind, pine, resin, grapefruit
Hops-Centennial (I've never seen that revealed before by Bell's)
IBU-go with 60 again
ABV-7%
Overall impression-sometime between 2017 and last year, I must have "soured" on American IPAs; still good and still a national "standard" but less so for me now
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 2; still recommended and wouldn't turn one down (obviously )

[luburch]

She Drives a Plymouth Satellite
Orange Cat Brew Company
NEIPA
7.5% ABV
"A juicy combination of Galaxy, Simcoe and Citra hops."

What a great name for the beer and brewery. Beer was a little dank up front, but finished very well.


$60 Nachos
Hoof Hearted Brewing
DIPA
8% ABV

I had it on draft, but the can design is absolutely phenomenal. Citra and Simcoe hops. Just a slight sweetness to it that cuts across the hops perfectly. Lovely brew.