Ymm, Beer

[devildeac]

No thirst this AM but the journey will be (kinda) long today...

[accfanfrom1970]

I'm not sure I've had this one. The Raspberry Stout was delicious and a bargain at about $6.50 for a 500 ml bottle. I'll guess the BBA version was about twice that price but it sounds decadent. A difficult find but most certainly worth every penny.

Checking inventory - yep, got the BBA Raspberry Stout 2019, 750ml bottle. We can talk

[Tripping William]

It’s as though a Conceited Genius hooked up with a gal in a Bright ssA Tank Top. Citra and Motueka hops add the bitterness that gets to 55 IBU’s. Key lime throughout the underlying, mouthwatering citrus. Even the color is like a dark’ish version of key lime pie. Another hit from WMB; this is awesome.

[Tripping William]

One of my singles from Stella. This had a cult following a few years back. It remains a terrific winter ale. Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Really smooth drinking. Feeling like I shoulda grabbed the sixer.

[Nrrrrvous]

Citrus Honey Saison from Fine Creek

First impression - Not my fave so far from Fine Creek but a solid saison.

More later.

[killerleft]

Yeah, I was there for this. 14 minutes of heaven.

Meanwhile, Stella gifted me a 2020 Hardywood Gingerbread Stout can and a bomber of 2020 BBA GBS. Among other things, including some WMB (not to be confused with DMB).

Ymmmmmm ...

I scored a four-pack of 16 oz. Hardywood Gingerbread Stout in cans and another of Hardywood Christmas Pancakes at the Trader Joe's in Greensboro today. Didn't expect to see them there.

[richardjackson199]

One of my singles from Stella. This had a cult following a few years back. It remains a terrific winter ale. Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Really smooth drinking. Feeling like I shoulda grabbed the sixer.

Had mine tonight too. Strong Category 2. Loved the vanilla and subtle spices. Could drink this all winter.

But the Fullsteam First Frost was even a little better.

[richardjackson199]

Bedtime, so reviewing quickly -- lots of beers from Stella worth seeking out!

KBS - Maple Mackinac Fudge - Mid Cat 3. Coffee stout with more coffee and fudge than maple. World class. Get a 4 pack.

Burial - Tonin the Librarian West Coast IPA - Don't be scared by the West Coast - Cat 3 and simply outstanding. Burial doing what they do well. Get a 4 pack.

Burial - Both Ways - Imperial Pale Lager - Fun Experiment works surprisingly well. High Cat 2 - Motueka and Mosaic I think with NICE Pilsner yeast. Try a Single. Very Good.

First Frost - Fullsteam - Low Cat 3.

Wise Man - Always Improvising - Low Cat 3. Like a Much better version of Soft and Sublime. - Mango and hops with expert balancing and full flavor. Get a 4 pack.

Stella on fire this weekend - I loved every beer I had.

[devildeac]

Checking inventory - yep, got the BBA Raspberry Stout 2019, 750ml bottle. We can talk

First bid:

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[devildeac]

It’s as though a Conceited Genius hooked up with a gal in a Bright ssA Tank Top. Citra and Motueka hops add the bitterness that gets to 55 IBU’s. Key lime throughout the underlying, mouthwatering citrus. Even the color is like a dark’ish version of key lime pie. Another hit from WMB; this is awesome.

Hmm, a Key Lime IPA. Not sure I've ever heard of one.

[devildeac]

One of my singles from Stella. This had a cult following a few years back. It remains a terrific winter ale. Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Really smooth drinking. Feeling like I shoulda grabbed the sixer.

That's a wonderful winter beer. Darn shame they don't package some of the variants that I've heard about but never tasted.

[devildeac]

I scored a four-pack of 16 oz. Hardywood Gingerbread Stout in cans and another of Hardywood Christmas Pancakes at the Trader Joe's in Greensboro today. Didn't expect to see them there.

I saw both of those at Bottle Rev Lake Boone Trail a couple weeks ago and decided to wait for my 2020 GBS Complete Set net month that includes two of each of those. If you decide you don't like one/either/both of what you bought, I'm available...

I have this feeling that you will greatly enjoy both of those as they are outstanding products.

[devildeac]

Pernicious-Wicked Weed

Previously reviewed.

Still a good beer even if this 12 ounce can pilfered from older daughter a couple weeks ago (partial dog-sitting fee) was canned in January, 2020 and recommended best by March, 2020.

[devildeac]

Posted for a friend:

"Isley Brewing Company
Choosy Mother Peanut Butter Porter

Gosh, do I enjoy a reeses peanut butter cup.
Sweet Baby Jesus by DuClaw is the benchmark.

Super peanut butter nose.

A thin layer of fudge gives way to a bit of sour(?) peanut butter.

Intriguing. Grabbed a couple pita chips to insure palate fatigue not a factor.

Almost like a chocolate peanut butter and jelly- there is some sour cherry interwoven somehow.

Would make an interesting competitor to SBJ in a side by side comparison."

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Just so happens there are 2 sips of this remaining in my glass now. More later...

[devildeac]

Friday/Saturday ABVs:

9.666%
11.8%
13%
10.5%
15%

Thankfully, all the above were shared over extended periods of time.

[killerleft]

I saw both of those at Bottle Rev Lake Boone Trail a couple weeks ago and decided to wait for my 2020 GBS Complete Set net month that includes two of each of those. If you decide you don't like one/either/both of what you bought, I'm available...

I have this feeling that you will greatly enjoy both of those as they are outstanding products.

I love the original, and have a good feeling about the Pancakes.

[accfanfrom1970]

First bid:

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Sold. Enjoyed Ink a couple of years ago...

[devildeac]

I love the original, and have a good feeling about the Pancakes.

Pancakes, they're not just for breakfast anymore...

[devildeac]

Sold. Enjoyed Ink a couple of years ago...

I've got three other "bids," too. Will send photos tonight.

[devildeac]

Might have to get RJ199 to watch a Hallmark movie with this beer:

"Barrel Aged Cookie Doh! Stout - Russian Imperial

• 11% ABV

• Southern Range Brewing Co.

• Monroe, NC

Bourbon barrel version of Cookie Doh"