Ymm, Beer

[Nrrrrvous]

Ardent-ly pursuing your/our beer dreams, sometimes while Triple Crossing the area.

Unfortunately, I met up with the Isley Brothers from Starr Hill at The Center of The Universe and we all got Stone-d.

[devildeac]

Unfortunately, I met up with the Isley Brothers from Starr Hill at The Center of The Universe and we all got Stone-d.

Legend-ary stuff.

[CameronBornAndBred]

A Durham photographer friend shared this today.

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[devildeac]

A Durham photographer friend shared this today.

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Need 8 more Fs, forward or backward-facing.

[LegoBatman]

A Durham photographer friend shared this today.

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Someone might want to forward this link to Bernie if he's looking for a tasty beverage a little closer to home:

https://www.hopculture.com/best-craf...t-new-england/

[Nrrrrvous]

A Durham photographer friend shared this today.

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That's awesome.

[devildeac]

Hmm, time to take The Amen Break or have some Magic Scones?

[Nrrrrvous]

Hmm, time to take The Amen Break or have some Magic Scones?

That's a good decision to be facing. I'd probably lean toward the Magic Scones but that's just me...

[devildeac]

That's a good decision to be facing. I'd probably lean toward the Magic Scones but that's just me...

The winner:

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[devildeac]

The winner:

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Cans were sold out so I *settled* for a mini-growler.

[Nrrrrvous]

I had a Wee Heavy from Ohio the other night, tonight I have one from Virginia.

This one is Bourbon Barrel Aged - Topping out at 12.7% - Oh yeah, even Warren would approve!

I'll review after I've finished. Probably won't get to the review until tomorrow, but first sip is delightful...

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[devildeac]

I had a Wee Heavy from Ohio the other night, tonight I have one from Virginia.

This one is Bourbon Barrel Aged - Topping out at 12.7% - Oh yeah, even Warren would approve!

I'll review after I've finished. Probably won't get to the review until tomorrow, but first sip is delightful...

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Oh, if I only coulda found the barrel-aged version of The Zaftig's Wee Heavy that I brought you and accfan.

I think bourbon barrel-aging is a great combination with a Scotch Ale.

[devildeac]

Embarked on the Dark Secret series last PM:

Dark Secret-Brickstone Brewery (brewed for/with/by their friends at Binni's Beverage Depot)

Local for the Midwest beer mule.

Credit-younger son in law; thanks!
Style-BBA RIS (Buffalo Trace whiskey barrels)
Presentation-9.375% of a gallon can
Sipping vessel-snifter
Appearance-almost black and mysterious; small, tan head
Nose-dark chocolate and bourbon
Mouthfeel-10W30
Tastes-bourbon, fudge, molasses, bourbon, char, burnt caramel
IBU-60 (Untappd)
ABV-11% (Untapped); 13% on label
Overall impression-pretty damned good for a "plain" BBA RIS
Ymm, Beer rating-middle level cat 3; makes me really look forward to the other 3 members of the 4 pack gifted to me at Christmas

[devildeac]

The winner:

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This was outstanding. More later.

[devildeac]

Version 2:

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[devildeac]

Magic Scones (draft)-Commonwealth Brewing Company collaboration with Magic Rock Brewing

Not really local.

Credit-specially priced mini growler on FrIPAday on the trip home this afternoon
Style-fruited sour IPA (really a DIPA)
Format-two pints of ale in a glass jug; half tonight
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-unfiltered berried juice; minimal pinkish head
Nose-berries
Mouthfeel-pucker up!
Tastes-blackberries, lemonade, lemon candy and SweeTarts
Adjuncts-honey, blackberries, lemon zest, milk sugar and a "lemon drop hop"
IBU-might be around 50
ABV-7.8% (a booze biscuit shake )
Overall rating-terrific creation; paired well with a crab cake Caesar salad
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; a near perfect blend of ingredients from a great brewery; nothing sloppy here; highly recommended

[amusedcupcake]

My husband made a huge mess in the kitchen with his kegged porter. I was not an amused cupcake.

He also thinks Equilibrium makes very good beer.

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[devildeac]

My husband made a huge mess in the kitchen with his kegged porter. I was not an amused cupcake.

He also thinks Equilibrium makes very good beer.

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He's quite the Button Pusher.

I saw a buncha Equilibrium products at Bottle Rev today when I purchased my 32 ounce growler for $10 and had it filled with Magic Scones. See review above. His gal Stella *might* have this but I wouldn't want you to be envious...

[amusedcupcake]

He's quite the Button Pusher.

I saw a buncha Equilibrium products at Bottle Rev today when I purchased my 32 ounce growler for $10 and had it filled with Magic Scones. See review above. His gal Stella *might* have this but I wouldn't want you to be envious...

You could say he pushed the wrong button (on his keg) tonight.

I'll have him check for that on his weekly Stella visit tomorrow

[devildeac]

You could say he pushed the wrong button (on his keg) tonight.

I'll have him check for that on his weekly Stella visit tomorrow

He only visits Stella weekly?