Ymm, Beer

[Nrrrrvous]

I do. Aleworks. Hope it lives up to the description...

"An eye opening Imperial Stout with a jolt of coffee & a drip of maple, aged in Woodford Reserve bourbon barrels then rested on crisp bacon. Inspired by our favorite meal as a nod to the ubiquitous breakfast spots that adorn our hometown of Williamsburg, VA"

My favorite pancake houses are in Gatlinburg, but the wait lines to get in can be hours

Mrs. Nrrrrvous and I stopped in to their taproom a couple years ago when we were visiting for the weekend. This was before I was posting here so no reviews...

I do remember having a great flight. I don't remember what was in it.

[richardjackson199]

Haw River Maibock

Golden brown. Thick, foamy head. More bitter than I would have guessed, with some aftertaste. Decent, but not Haw River’s best.

Speaking of Haw River's best, there are many but Stella just got this one in:
@hawriverales Cultural Divide Meyer Lemon Meringue Kettle-Soured Saison w/ Carolina Culture yogurt, lactose, fresh Meyer lemons and vanilla beans

And speaking of Bocks, Stella just got this one in too:@redoakbrew 1516 Heller Bock tall boys

And doesn't this one look interesting:
@foundersbrewing Panther Cub 9.2% Bourbon Barrel-aged Porter w/ vanilla extract & maple syrup

[Tripping William]

Speaking of Haw River's best, there are many but Stella just got this one in:
@hawriverales Cultural Divide Meyer Lemon Meringue Kettle-Soured Saison w/ Carolina Culture yogurt, lactose, fresh Meyer lemons and vanilla beans

And speaking of Bocks, Stella just got this one in too:@redoakbrew 1516 Heller Bock tall boys

And doesn't this one look interesting:
@foundersbrewing Panther Cub 9.2% Bourbon Barrel-aged Porter w/ vanilla extract & maple syrup

I was gifted one of the Cultural Divides. In the Frigidaire now, so likely consumed in the next few days. The others look terrific.

[richardjackson199]

May-Mas Agave Clasica Lime

Yay for all of us!!

Perfect. My post Covid vaccine party will have to include a side-by-side challenge of Mas Agave Lime with my fresh lime Grand-Marnier margaritas. Spoiler, the Mas Agave is better, but taking me away from the poker table to hand-squeeze limes would likely be in my financial best interest

[richardjackson199]

Hot take: I liked the Incendiary more.

That does it. If Incendiary is making beers this good in different styles, I'm joining their Embers beer club. They told me it's $100/year which includes 5 special release bomber releases so that's getting the money back there along with other perks. Worth it for me.

They said I can't join until around Thanksgiving Black Friday 2021, but it should help me get access to some traders maybe worthy of accfan's family tree connection. I got some of the Blanton's barrel aged Shade of Lies yesterday on your hot tip, but they were firm on the bottle limit. They were going fast at 11 am.

[richardjackson199]

Four pages behind now.

I know keeping up with this thread is as futile as drinking the beers in my fridge at the rate it fills up.

But John Daly is my inspiration to stay moderate

[richardjackson199]

I will get you one next go round.

Thanks!

I'm gonna drink me a lot of peaches without movin to the country

[Tripping William]

That does it. If Incendiary is making beers this good in different styles, I'm joining their Embers beer club. They told me it's $100/year which includes 5 special release bomber releases so that's getting the money back there along with other perks. Worth it for me.

They said I can't join until around Thanksgiving Black Friday 2021, but it should help me get access to some traders maybe worthy of accfan's family tree connection. I got some of the Blanton's barrel aged Shade of Lies yesterday on your hot tip, but they were firm on the bottle limit. They were going fast at 11 am.

The Westbrook was more “pie” and salty (gosè-like) than the Incendiary. The Incendiary was more “key lime” and sour. My palate prefers the latter, I find. And the Incendiary color was dead-ringer.

Always happy to help separate you from your beer-money.

[richardjackson199]

Random Note #2

What I *did* see at the Lowe’s Foods is that Founders has Mas Agave hard seltzer (including Lime). I haven’t gone down the hard seltzer path, but if there are 336’ers with interest, you know where to go.

Saw that too. No hard seltzer for me either. Too much good beer

[richardjackson199]

Glad to be revisiting this thanks to RJ’s Stella stop. Ymmmm.

The guy at Stella said this was his favorite New Anthem IPA. That is a bold statement, but I knew it had to be good. Glad you enjoyed!

This one is probably front of my queue tonight

[richardjackson199]

Ymmmm beer. Thanks RJ. My second Incendiary Imperial Porter Lunar Pie 10%. Excellent

Glad you enjoyed! I asked Incendiary yesterday if I could get more of any of these variants, but alas they're gone. I'm sure they'll do them again though.

In the meantime, I'm confident the new Shade of Lies are the truth

[richardjackson199]

Prairie Artisan Ales Stuf’t.

Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels with vanilla , cocoa nibs and Oreos.
Only 14.8% !


Poured black with minimal head. First whiff is chocolate and booze, hints of vanilla in the background. This beer is smooth and goes down easy, no idea it’s 14%. Enough of the Oreo’s you can say “that’s an Oreo.” Cat3. Not sure who can find it. Free for me gift from Ohio sister.

Nice! That sounds outstanding. Anybody who doesn't like Oreos probably drinks Busch Light

[richardjackson199]

Usually no need. If you drink it neat, a single cube of ice or (my preferred method) a few drops of water will open it up nicely.

Laphroaig is — um — really really peaty. Very much an acquired taste and not a typical scotch. I usually describe it as like licking an ash tray, but in a good way.

I remember Ardbeg Scotch as even smokier, for those who like smoky scotch. It's fine for me, but I prefer smooth scotch.

Balvenie Doublewood is the best value. Balvenie makes a better one, Portwood which is much more expensive. I'd recommend Doublewood for anyone who wants to get into scotch, or have one at next Saturday's UK VP.

[richardjackson199]

Side-by-side:

For this Beer Of The Match poll we have:

4 votes for the Raspberry Tart, calling it a very good beer and low/mid cat 3 but a notch below Raspberry Tart, even accounting for "pace," err, different styles.

2 votes questioned why their spouses even "made" them taste the Raspberry Crush; too boozy and the Berliner Weisse and their palates did not get along.

I'll keep one or two of mine and trade the other two or three. This was a very good beer and I am delighted I'll sample it another time or two.

In fairness, I hadn't read far enough into Ymm Beer at that point to let the Mrs. try it using Tripping William's suggestion to mix it with Prosecco. Like you said though, more fun experiments to try with the remaining cans. You are the master of the beer cocktail

[richardjackson199]

Mrs. Nrrrrvous and I stopped in to their taproom a couple years ago when we were visiting for the weekend. This was before I was posting here so no reviews...

I do remember having a great flight. I don't remember what was in it.

So many great breweries in Virginia. Does any US State have more with that level of quality? Virginia has to be up there with best in the country

[devildeac]

Imperial Raspberry Berliner Crush - Southern Pines - 9.3 %

Super fun way to kick off the evening last night with this one in a side-by-side comparison with New Glarus Raspberry Tart. The Crush was just too different in style to fully compare. The Crush has that gorgeous ruby-red grapefruit colored, slushy deep pink pour. It nicely balances fruity raspberry flavor with a tangy finish with just a bit of salt, well done. Berliner Weisse's are not always my favorite style, but this is a good one. It hides that 9.3 % well, making it dangerous. It went down quickly and easily.

I agree with Devildeac - too good to say Low Cat 3, so between Low Cat 3 and Mid Cat 3.

The Raspberry Tart is a world-class fruited lambic. It has some sweetness up front, but it proved again last night just how refreshing it is. Mid Cat 3 for the Raspberry Tart. The better halves preferred the Raspberry Tart. Their palates are more distinguished in detecting the high-ABV in the Crush.

Super fun experiment. Thanks T-Will!

A better quality review than mine, as usual.

[devildeac]

From last PM:

Fulcrum-Equilibrium Brewery

Not. Local.

Credit-a discounted mini growler from Bottle Rev, 1.5 blocks from my office
Style-NEDIPA
Format-^^^^
Stemware-nonic pint
Appearance-pineapple juice; modest, creamy head
Nose-pineapples, mangoes and oranges
Tastes-even more of ^^^^, some rind/pith and white wine
Adjuncts-white wheat and oats
Hops-Citra, Idaho 7, Nelson Sauvin, Strata and more Citra
IBU-"no IBU" but I'll guesstimate 40
ABV-8%
Overall impression-deeeelicious; juicy, minimal bitterness
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; delighted to have just poured the remainder of the mini growler into a teku minutes ago

From late last PM, night #2 of Fulcrum:

Fulcrum-Equilibrium Brewing

Simply put, #1 is almost always better than #2. Fresher, more original, tastier, sweeter, less bitter and not stale/flat with a bit more bubbliness to it. I'd consider a 4 pack of this beer to share/trade and would recommend to those reading/lurking here.

[devildeac]

Most welcome. It’s what hot takes are for.

I like Hot Browns even better than hot takes, especially because they involve turkey AND bacon. And, of course, pair well with beer.

[devildeac]

Dessert late last PM:

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From Friday night:

Pancake House Stout-Aleworks Brewing Company

Kinda local for the RVA crew but not *quite* for those south of the border.

Credit-a trader about 6 weeks ago from RJ199; thanks!!
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Delivery vessel-pint can
Receiving vessel-snifter
Appearance-very, very dark brown; generous mocha appearing head
Nose-a home cooked, full service breakfast buffet
Mouthfeel-slippery and soft
Tastes-bourbon, dark maple syrup (you know, the good stuff from Canada), fudge sauce, coffee, vanilla, dark caramel and maybe a stack of Ymm, Pancakes
Adjuncts-maple syrup, oats, coffee, cocoa and vanilla beans
IBU-"no IBU" on Untappd but in reality, probably 40 something
ABV-8.5%; liquid breakfast booze
Overall impression-expectations based on the brewery (good/very good but not excellent) were far exceeded with the final product; it was outstanding
Ymm, Beer rating-mid level cat 3 easily and, at $4/can, a real good price point; would buy again in a Ymm, Beer minute

[devildeac]

From Friday night:

Pancake House Stout-Aleworks Brewing Company

Kinda local for the RVA crew but not *quite* for those south of the border.

Credit-a trader about 6 weeks ago from RJ199; thanks!!
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Delivery vessel-pint can
Receiving vessel-snifter
Appearance-very, very dark brown; generous mocha appearing head
Nose-a home cooked, full service breakfast buffet
Mouthfeel-slippery and soft
Tastes-bourbon, dark maple syrup (you know, the good stuff from Canada), fudge sauce, coffee, vanilla, dark caramel and maybe a stack of Ymm, Pancakes
Adjuncts-maple syrup, oats, coffee, cocoa and vanilla beans
IBU-"no IBU" on Untappd but in reality, probably 40 something
ABV-8.5%; liquid breakfast booze
Overall impression-expectations based on the brewery (good/very good but not excellent) were far exceeded with the final product; it was outstanding
Ymm, Beer rating-mid level cat 3 easily and, at $4/can, a real good price point; would buy again in a Ymm, Beer minute

Cool story/background from Untappd:

"An eye opening Imperial Stout with a jolt of coffee & a drip of maple, aged in Woodford Reserve bourbon barrels then rested on crisp bacon. Inspired by our favorite meal as a nod to the ubiquitous breakfast spots that adorn our hometown of Williamsburg, VA."

The bacon part surprised me; not sure I caught that on my palate with sooooo many other flavors/additives present.