Ymm, Beer

[fuse]

I was waiting for someone to comment about that. Chunkiest beer I've probably ever had and, unlike Salamander Slime, err Slam, this one actually was pretty flavorful.

My limited view is either be so thick or so hazy that you can’t tell the particulate from the beer, or be clear.

In between is not pleasing to the eye.

[Tripping William]

This appears to be Beaufort’s anchor brewery. They have a facility right in downtown, but it is closed on Mondays. They do sell cans of their Wade Shore Wheat, so I bought one. A decent wheat; nothing special. I may try to visit the brewery tomorrow.

[devildeac]

My limited view is either be so thick or so hazy that you can’t tell the particulate from the beer, or be clear.

In between is not pleasing to the eye.

The chunk mostly settled to the bottom of our glasses as we sipped it and the beer was mildly cloudy. It was indeed as chunky as your eyes see it. Above average taste.

[devildeac]

And finally, the long-awaited:

For Goodness Shakes-Shortfuse Brewing Company

Local for the Midwest beer mule.

Credit-Christmas present/trader from younger son-in-law; thanks!!
Style-milkshake IPA (settle down, killerleft, you'll not find this anywhere in NC)
Format-pint can
Stemware-small chalices
Appearance-pink, orange, cloudy and very, very chunky
Nose-peach citrus
Mouthfeel-a bit tart, a bit sweeet; not chewy
Tastes-peach jam, grapefruit and hint of coconut
Adjuncts-peach puree, toasted coconut flakes and lactose
IBU-30
ABV-7.5%
Overall impression-not a pretty beer and not quite as flavorful as expected but a good nice dessert preview
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 2; happy to have tried it and happy to share can#2 or trade

[devildeac]

2017 CBS:

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Identify the differences from the 2019 version in the next post.

[devildeac]

2019 cbs:

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[devildeac]

Perhaps a better/more fair photo of the 2017 version:

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[devildeac]

The above exercise may be done during work hours today and/or tonight, before/during/after consumption of a couple pre-NYE adult beverages.

[fuse]

A remarkably accessible beers of 2020 list from Untappd:

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/top-...-untappd-2020/

[devildeac]

A remarkably accessible beers of 2020 list from Untappd:

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/top-...-untappd-2020/

Here's the list:

"Untappd’s Top 10 Beers of 2020
1.Guinness Draught — Guinness
2.Punk IPA — BrewDog
3.Corona Extra — Grupo Modelo
4.IPA – Lagunitas Brewing Company
5.Heineken — Heineken
6.Elvis Juice — BrewDog
7.Tripel Karmeliet — Brouwerij Bosteels
8.Miller Lite — Miller Brewing Co.
9.Stella Artois — Stella Artois
10.Hazy Little Thing — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co."

I quite reading the article after this, the first sentence, and perusing the list:

"At the very least, 2020 warranted one final list of 10 great beers."

There's one great beer on that list.

[accfanfrom1970]

Untappd’s Top 10 Breweries of 2020

1. Brewdog
2. Tree House Brewing Company
3. Other Half Brewing Co.
4. Founders Brewing Co.
5. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
6. Stone Brewing
7. New Belgium Brewing Company
8. Goose Island Beer Co.
9. Bell’s Brewery
10. Lagunitas Brewing Company

Pretty mainstream.

[devildeac]

Untappd’s Top 10 Breweries of 2020

1. Brewdog
2. Tree House Brewing Company
3. Other Half Brewing Co.
4. Founders Brewing Co.
5. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
6. Stone Brewing
7. New Belgium Brewing Company
8. Goose Island Beer Co.
9. Bell’s Brewery
10. Lagunitas Brewing Company

Pretty mainstream.

We need a beer mule to procure some brews from Other Half and Tree House (and Trillium, too, while they're "in the area").

Shameless. I know.

[Tripping William]

Stopped by their brewery. Downtown Beaufort is sooooo quaint. Got a 4-beer flight. In order:

(1) Black Cat milk stout. Alllllllll coffee. And then some more coffee. So easy-drinking. 5.2% ABV of coffee goodness. I came away with a crowler of this.

(2) Ship Faced golden ale. A tasty Belgian style. Bit of pink bubble gum. I may go back and get a crowler of this one I have finished off the Black Cat.

(3) Sauced. A cranberry saison. The cranberry is super-subtle. Just a bit of tart. Only a bit. If this is the “C” player, that tells you something.

(4) Fig Lebowski. A Belgian dubbel with fig and raisin. If this is the “D” beer .... It’s not as good a Mother Earth’s similar style offering, but still good.

I coulda/shoulda/woulda done a second flight. Hit this place up if you’re ever down this way.

[accfanfrom1970]

Hardywood Straight Talk Vol. III

“This is a single barrel & single beer experience. Our third installment to this series is a Grape Brandy Barrel Aged Wheatwine. This beer offers a full mouthfeel with toffee and black cherry aromas preceding a decadent sweet sherry-like flavor, while finishing with warm caramel.”

Definitely get the black cherry and sherry-like flavor. It's very interesting. Smooth, a little boozy, kind of a barrel wine taste and fruity. This was like a dessert beer, but not in the smoothie Veil sense. I liked it, have not had a barrel aged wheat wine that I can think of. Interesting style. I think RJ got one in the last traders, curious what he and beer goddess think of the style.

[devildeac]

Stopped by their brewery. Downtown Beaufort is sooooo quaint. Got a 4-beer flight. In order:

(1) Black Cat milk stout. Alllllllll coffee. And then some more coffee. So easy-drinking. 5.2% ABV of coffee goodness. I came away with a crowler of this.

(2) Ship Faced golden ale. A tasty Belgian style. Bit of pink bubble gum. I may go back and get a crowler of this one I have finished off the Black Cat.

(3) Sauced. A cranberry saison. The cranberry is super-subtle. Just a bit of tart. Only a bit. If this is the “C” player, that tells you something.

(4) Fig Lebowski. A Belgian dubbel with fig and raisin. If this is the “D” beer ... It’s not as good a Mother Earth’s similar style offering, but still good.

I coulda/shoulda/woulda done a second flight. Hit this place up if you’re ever down this way.

Great names, especially #2. Mother Earth Fig and Raisin was very tasty, guessing it was about 2016 when I had it last.

[devildeac]

Hardywood Straight Talk Vol. III

“This is a single barrel & single beer experience. Our third installment to this series is a Grape Brandy Barrel Aged Wheatwine. This beer offers a full mouthfeel with toffee and black cherry aromas preceding a decadent sweet sherry-like flavor, while finishing with warm caramel.”

Definitely get the black cherry and sherry-like flavor. It's very interesting. Smooth, a little boozy, kind of a barrel wine taste and fruity. This was like a dessert beer, but not in the smoothie Veil sense. I liked it, have not had a barrel aged wheat wine that I can think of. Interesting style. I think RJ got one in the last traders, curious what he and beer goddess think of the style.

The Bourbon County Stout Wheatwine 2019 variant was Larceny whiskey barrel aged. It's delicious and I still have 2 bottles.

[Tripping William]

Great names, especially #2. Mother Earth Fig and Raisin was very tasty, guessing it was about 2016 when I had it last.

Yeah, I got Ship Faced some more.

[devildeac]

CBS (2017 release)-Founders Brewing Company

Not local.

Credit-my dime
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Format-750 ml bottle, shared 2 ways
Stemware-large snifters
Appearance-dark brown; small, tan head
Nose-espresso, dark chocolate and bourbon
Mouthfeel-smooth and delectable
Tastes-tons of dark chocolate, coffee, a bit less bourbon with maple appearing back of the palate as it warmed
Adjuncts-chocolate and coffee
Barrels-maple syrup and bourbon barrels
IBU-maybe 50
ABV-11.7% (seductive)
Overall impression-world class (100 on beeradvocate)
Ymm, Beer rating-front, center, top shelf cat 3; a desert island beer for dessert

[devildeac]

Yeah, I got Ship Faced some more.

Sounds like some good chit (https://beermaverick.com/fermentable/chit-malt/)

"Chit malt is essentially raw barley that has been barely malted."

[devildeac]

Quite the finishing beer last PM:

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