Ymm, Beer

[devildeac]

Sister is bringing me the Ol' Rugger from Zaftig, but didn't win the BBA version - lottery.

Ha! Our son "won" the lottery and bought a 4 pack but not with the BBA or the double barrel-aged version. He did go to the brewery for the "release" and had a 5 ounce pour of the double barrel variant (at about 17% ABV) which was $8. He declared it to be amazing.

[devildeac]

Beats me. Confession: I have *never* played Scrabble. How many points would Krzyzewski get?

More importantly, how many *minutes* would Krzyzewski get?

[devildeac]

If Mickie Krzyzewski directs Mike Krzyzewski to play the zone, does that get more points?

Only if that Savarino kid gets some burn...

[devildeac]

From last PM:

Bourbon Barrel Coffee Vanilla Dire Wolf-Wolf's Ridge Brewing

Local when our son bought and traded it early this year.

Credit-same son; thanks!!
Style-^^^^
Format-bomber, divided over two nights
Packaged on-Jan/30/2020
Stemware-my cute (not that little) Hardywood 2018 GBS tumbler
Appearance-darker than brown; small, mocha head
Nose-booze, chocolate and coffee
Mouthfeel-lubricious (the second definition )
Tastes-semisweet chocolate, vanilla, bourbon, oak, heavily toasted coconut, dark caramel, lotsa coffee and more bourbon
Adjuncts-vanilla and coffee
Bourbon brand-Watershed
IBU-probably 50
ABV-10.8% but punches a higher floor
Overall impression-an amazing blend of flavors
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; another field with many competitors; would order again (and again and...)

[devildeac]

From last PM:

Bourbon Barrel Coffee Vanilla Dire Wolf-Wolf's Ridge Brewing

Local when our son bought and traded it early this year.

Credit-same son; thanks!!
Style-^^^^
Format-bomber, divided over two nights
Packaged on-Jan/30/2020
Stemware-my cute (not that little) Hardywood 2018 GBS tumbler
Appearance-darker than brown; small, mocha head
Nose-booze, chocolate and coffee
Mouthfeel-lubricious (the second definition )
Tastes-semisweet chocolate, vanilla, bourbon, oak, heavily toasted coconut, dark caramel, lotsa coffee and more bourbon
Adjuncts-vanilla and coffee
Bourbon brand-Watershed
IBU-probably 50
ABV-10.8% but punches a higher floor
Overall impression-an amazing blend of flavors
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; another field with many competitors; would order again (and again and...)

A picture? Sure!

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[devildeac]

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Zzzzzzzzz!!

[LegoBatman]

Finally made it out to pick up some letters. Grabbed B, G, K, L, M, P, and T to go along with the E I already had. Many local, all Texan. Except for K, all are either "new to me" breweries or brews.

[Nrrrrvous]

Finally made it out to pick up some letters. Grabbed B, G, K, L, M, P, and T to go along with the E I already had. Many local, all Texan. Except for K, all are either "new to me" breweries or brews.

It's been a week, haven't been able to get out after work. Going to try today. Cross your fingers.

[devildeac]

Finally made it out to pick up some letters. Grabbed B, G, K, L, M, P, and T to go along with the E I already had. Many local, all Texan. Except for K, all are either "new to me" breweries or brews.

Excellent. I only ended up with several "Ws" and the lone "Z." No vowels .

[devildeac]

It's been a week, haven't been able to get out after work. Going to try today. Cross your fingers.

Good luck.

[luburch]

Also from last weekend:

Covert Concepts
Ravenna Brewing Company
NEIPA
7% ABV
Motueka, Sabro, Citra hops

Pour was deeply hazy. Bursting with juice and citrus. Just a fantastic rendition of a crowded hazy IPA market.

Lightbulb Moment
Ravenna Brewing Company
NEIPA
7.2% ABV

Pour was another deep haze. More tropical flavors than I anticipated and slightly less bite. Wonderful all the same.

[devildeac]

Also from last weekend:

Covert Concepts
Ravenna Brewing Company
NEIPA
7% ABV
Motueka, Sabro, Citra hops

Pour was deeply hazy. Bursting with juice and citrus. Just a fantastic rendition of a crowded hazy IPA market.

Lightbulb Moment
Ravenna Brewing Company
NEIPA
7.2% ABV

Pour was another deep haze. More tropical flavors than I anticipated and slightly less bite. Wonderful all the same.

Never heard of that brewery, which is why Ymm, Beer is such a great thread as learning new brews/breweries is a lotta fun. Thanks!

[devildeac]

Ol' Rugger (2019)-Zaftig Brewing Company

Local for the purchasing agent late last year.

Credit-son; thanks!!
Style-BBA imperial stout
Format-12 ounce bottle divided over 2 nights (see below)
Stemware-mini snifter
Appearance-thick and almost gooey
Nose-dark chocolate fudge swirled with bourbon
Mouthfeel-20W50
Tastes-dark chocolate fudge, bourbon, burnt caramel, more fudge and bourbon, black strap molasses
IBU-50 sounds about right
ABV-16% (hence, the two nights/two servings)
Overall impression-a stunning (and numbing ) creation; not cheap either
Ymm, Beer rating-top shelf cat 3; I've got another coming (might be a variant) next weekend so will "hide" and report back in late 2021

[devildeac]

Ol' Rugger (2019)-Zaftig Brewing Company

Local for the purchasing agent late last year.

Credit-son; thanks!!
Style-BBA imperial stout
Format-12 ounce bottle divided over 2 nights (see below)
Stemware-mini snifter
Appearance-thick and almost gooey
Nose-dark chocolate fudge swirled with bourbon
Mouthfeel-20W50
Tastes-dark chocolate fudge, bourbon, burnt caramel, more fudge and bourbon, black strap molasses
IBU-50 sounds about right
ABV-16% (hence, the two nights/two servings)
Overall impression-a stunning (and numbing ) creation; not cheap either
Ymm, Beer rating-top shelf cat 3; I've got another coming (might be a variant) next weekend so will "hide" and report back in late 2021

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[devildeac]

Release date November 27, 2020:

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[devildeac]

Speaking of 11/27 releases:

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[Tripping William]

Release date November 27, 2020:

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Get ‘em while they last!

[accfanfrom1970]

Speaking of 11/27 releases:

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I’ll be in NJ, and the liquor store where I found the 2019’s for $9.40 is in my gps.

[devildeac]

I’ll be in NJ, and the liquor store where I found the 2019’s for $9.40 is in my gps.

But wait, there's more:

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Goose Island Bourbon County Kentucky Fog Stout

ABV: 14.1%

Color: Midnight

IBU: 60

Hops: Millennium

Malt: 2-Row, Munich, Chocolate, Caramel, Roast Barley, Black Malt

Additions: Bright bergamot aroma from Earl Gray tea, followed by deep dark tea notes with a subtle honey sweetness

[devildeac]

Invitation from a friend:

Virtual Pub Zoom November 14

Meeting ID: 947 3877 1560

Password: ABC123

Theme: Beer Scrabble (pick a letter or two and drink a beer or two from that brewery; still not too late to "sign up" with LegoBatman, our host); other beverages OK, too

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