Ymm, Beer

[Tripping William]

But Ymm, Beer comes close...

Indeed. Long live Ymm, Beer.

[devildeac]

This was an interesting find from 1/14/15:

Sour Devil-Blue Mountain Brewing Barrel House Series

Dark Hollow Imperial Stout gone wild. They took this recipe and added naturally occuringlactobacillus yeast cultivated from old bourbon barrels and put it back in the bourbon barrels and let nature do its thing (paraphrased from the bottle). It resulted in a murky black-brown pour with coffee-dark chocolate-sour cherry aromas, a generous foamy beige head and sour, oak-y bourbon finish with a splash of vanilla. Also tasted like whiskey-soaked raisins and figs. Very complex brew. Pretty typical IBUs for an imperial stout at 70 but fairly smooth on the palate, aided by tons of dark malts and an ABV of 10%. I wouldn't pair this with anything. I'd just warm for 15-30 minutes on the counter, pour into a goblet and sip for a while.

I had half of a corked and caged 750 bottle on Saturday and Sunday nights and I was one sour devil myself after the Clemson loss. In retrospect, the loss was still sour but the beer was devil of a good brew.

Day late. Blue Mountain 2017 Dark Hollow BBA Imperial Stout

Procured a couple of years ago on a trip to C’ville. Has been laying down since then. Dark as night. Medium mocha head. Smoooooooth. Some coffee notes. Hint of wood. 10+% ABV and 70 IBUs. Delicious beer. Worth the patience in letting it age.

[Tripping William]

This was an interesting find from 1/14/15:

2015. Such a glorious year.

[accfanfrom1970]

2015. Such a glorious year.

Seems like any year but 2020 was glorious. What a s$&#%!hit show.

[devildeac]

2015. Such a glorious year.

Hmm, might have to finish my Port Barrel-Aged Dire Wolf variant from that championship pint glass...

[devildeac]

Worth repeating:

Honey Ginger-Ardent Craft Ales

Not quite local

Credit-accfanfrom1970; thanks again!!
Format-12 ounce bottle
Style-ginger beer (d'oh)
Appearance-slightly cloudy medium to dark amber; small, off white head
Nose-ginger (double d'oh)
Mouthfeel-zing!
Tastes-pick your favorite ginger ale and this might beat it; mild sweetness and moderate ginger "warmth"
IBU-18
ABV-7.8%
Food pairing-Chinese takeout of chicken and broccoli, mixed vegetables and some fabulous fried rice
Overall impression-reminds me of Fullsteam's Cackalacky but a bit sweeter with a slightly higher octane, IIRC
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; will continue to order/buy/trade for Ardent ales

[devildeac]

From last PM, National Stout Day

Port Barrel Dire Wolf-Wolf's Ridge Brewing

Local for the delivery son.

Credit-trader or Christmas gift from our son; thanks!!
Style-imperial stout with a long tawny porto nap
Format-bomber (half yesterday, half tonight)
Dating-packaged on Jan/24/2019 (whoa!)
Stemware-large snifter
Appearance-dark brown/ruby; moderate light tan, pinkish head
Nose-dark chocolate and port
Mouthfeel-slippery
Tastes-dark chocolate, port, cherry jam, hint of espresso (not added), wet wood, tannins
Adjuncts-none listed
IBU-probably 50
ABV-10.4% (port lite? )
Overall impression-amazing beverage
Ymm, Beer rating-near the head of the class cat 3; looking forward to several other Dire Wolf variants from early 2020 (pre-COVID) this fall/winter

[devildeac]

"The Best Imperial Stouts To Help You Warm Up When The Weather Turns"



https://uproxx.com/life/best-imperia...for-fall-2020/

[devildeac]

"The Best Beers for Cold Weather"



https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-b...weather-353086

[devildeac]

A few "snow" beers:


"Snow Juice NE IPA
6% ABV 30 IBU Snowbank Brewing Fort Collins, CO
Lower bitterness, juicy, and hazy. This beer was made with a large amount of Citra and Apollo hops, english yeast, and oats."

[devildeac]

A few "snow" beers:


"Snow Juice NE IPA
6% ABV 30 IBU Snowbank Brewing Fort Collins, CO
Lower bitterness, juicy, and hazy. This beer was made with a large amount of Citra and Apollo hops, english yeast, and oats."

A variant:


"Pineapple Snow Juice IPA - New England

6% ABV Snowbank Brewing Fort Collins, CO"

[devildeac]

Let it snow:

Silent Snow WIPA-Snowbank Brewing Company
Fort Collins, CO

[budwom]

today's game may require an ABV level of 15% or so...at least it's going to be 70 and sunny...

[Tripping William]

today's game may require an ABV level of 15% or so...at least it's going to be 70 and sunny...

Dogfish Head 120-Minute to the rescue!

[budwom]

Dogfish Head 120-Minute to the rescue!

ooh i do like that stuff

[Tripping William]

ooh i do like that stuff

I’d also toss in SoPines Dead Man Suit & Thai, but that gets dd triggered.

[Tripping William]

One more note about Dark Hollow. It came corked and caged, but the cork hadn’t expanded much, so I was able to recork the remainder of the bottle. I know, I know: It still has air now. But hopefully that will tide it over until tonight without going completely flat.

[devildeac]

Pray for Snow
10 Barrel Brewing Co

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[devildeac]

today's game may require an ABV level of 15% or so...at least it's going to be 70 and sunny...

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I've already finished my 1Q allotment.

[devildeac]

I’d also toss in SoPines Dead Man Suit & Thai, but that gets dd triggered.

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