Ymm, Beer

[devildeac]

Untappd seems to think so:

"8.5% ABV

100 IBU

(4.26)
55,039 Ratings"

Day-umm:

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/24822/113403/

99 on beeradvocate

[devildeac]

Day-umm:

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/24822/113403/

99 on beeradvocate

"... Brewed with obscene quantities of hand-selected Citra hops from our favorite farm in Yakima Valley, WA. Expect pungent grapefruit aromas and flavors, tropical fruit, and less harsh bitterness than most IIPAs."

Beer o'clock won't come soon enough today.

[devildeac]

I'm giving ClemmonsDevil as much build up as I'm able as he delivered the above from Louisiana this AM and, based on his guar-un-damn-tee recently, I'm going to sip this one tonight and expect the best IIPA I've ever tasted.

PS-Even if it's "only" mid cat 3, it'll still be a great beer.

Apologies for not mentioning two of the most important words in the English language:

Thank you.

[Nrrrrvous]

I've got a lot of catching up to do on this thread, but until then...

Happy National Beer Day!!!

[devildeac]

I've got a lot of catching up to do on this thread, but until then...

Happy National Beer Day!!!

You are most certainly welcomed back (frequently, of course) any time you're ready/able.

Thanks for the heads up, too.

[devildeac]

Here ya go:

https://nationaltoday.com/national-beer-day/

Always learning something new on Ymm, Beer; no nonsense:

"Every April 7 is National Beer Day, a time where we can raise a toast to the oldest and most venerable of all beverages. People have been making beer for over 5,000 years; in fact, the oldest recorded recipe we know of is for beer."

[devildeac]

More classic American craft, anticipating Classic Craft Virtual Pub this Saturday, April 10, hosted by the uncut, unlit fuse:

Two Hearted Ale-Bell's Brewery

[devildeac]

More classic American craft, anticipating Classic Craft Virtual Pub this Saturday, April 10, hosted by the uncut, unlit fuse:

Two Hearted Ale-Bell's Brewery

"Brewed with 100% Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest and named after the Two Hearted River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this IPA is bursting with hop aromas ranging from pine to grapefruit from massive hop additions in both the kettle and the fermenter.

Perfectly balanced with a malt backbone and combined with the signature fruity aromas of Bell's house yeast, this beer is remarkably drinkable and well suited for adventures everywhere. "

[devildeac]

[ClemmonsDevil]

I'm giving ClemmonsDevil as much build up as I'm able as he delivered the above from Louisiana this AM and, based on his guar-un-damn-tee recently, I'm going to sip this one tonight and expect the best IIPA I've ever tasted.

PS-Even if it's "only" mid cat 3, it'll still be a great beer.

Ha! Hope you enjoy the ichor. Great to see you!

[devildeac]

Ha! Hope you enjoy the ichor. Great to see you!

ichor

Ditto on the meet-up/trade.

Hope you enjoy the local Gizmo brew.

[devildeac]

From last PM's lead up to Saturday's American Classic Craft Virtual Pub:

Two Hearted Ale-Bell's Brewery (fka Kalamazoo Brewing in 1993)

Not nearby

Credit-themed beer
Style-American/west coast IPA
Format-pint can, a splurge () at <$3 for the single instead of the 12 ounce bottle at $2.29
Canned on 11/20/20 (coulda been fresher but it was better than the bottle which was older "vintage"
Glassware-standard pint glass
Appearance-clean, light bronze, moderate foam
Nose-pine and rind
Mouthfeel-moderate bitterness
Tastes-pine/resin, grapefruit juice and zest; hints of orange and caramel
Hops-100% Centennial (old school)
IBU-55 (Bell's does not print on can but does on their website and Untappd quotes the same
ABV-7%
Overall impression-one of the standard bearers for the style; happy to sip again but there are better products/variants on the market now
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2

[devildeac]

From last PM's lead up to Saturday's American Classic Craft Virtual Pub:

Two Hearted Ale-Bell's Brewery (fka Kalamazoo Brewing in 1993)

Not nearby

Credit-themed beer
Style-American/west coast IPA
Format-pint can, a splurge () at <$3 for the single instead of the 12 ounce bottle at $2.29
Canned on 11/20/20 (coulda been fresher but it was better than the bottle which was older "vintage"
Glassware-standard pint glass
Appearance-clean, light bronze, moderate foam
Nose-pine and rind
Mouthfeel-moderate bitterness
Tastes-pine/resin, grapefruit juice and zest; hints of orange and caramel
Hops-100% Centennial (old school)
IBU-55 (Bell's does not print on can but does on their website and Untappd quotes the same
ABV-7%
Overall impression-one of the standard bearers for the style; happy to sip again but there are better products/variants on the market now
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2

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[Tripping William]

Mother’s Brewing Step Dude American Lager

Also from Springfield, MO. Mother’s appears to have a lot of offerings in distribution here. I bought a sixer of this because domestic tranquility favors lagers. I have only tasted this from a can. Slightly sweet, actually, with a floral hint. 5% ABV. Will properly pour and drink a full one of these in the coming days.

The more I work my way through this sixer, the better this beer becomes. Super-glad to have found it. Really tasty.

[devildeac]

More on National Beer Day:

"Beer is the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic drink, and it’s easy to see why. It comes in hundreds of types, flavors, and proofs. People have been drinking it for thousands of years; scientists have found evidence of beer production dating to 7,000 BC. Ancient Mesopotamians wrote poems about it, and considered it proof of divine existence. The Ancient Egyptians used it in a number of religious ceremonies. In Medieval Europe, monks made beer their monasteries, elevating the craft of brewing to an art form. Today, only water and tea are more widely consumed than beer, and over 35 billion gallons of beer are produced worldwide per year. "

[devildeac]

The more I work my way through this sixer, the better this beer becomes. Super-glad to have found it. Really tasty.

Sometimes, simplerer is betterer.

[Tripping William]

Sometimes, simplerer is betterer.

Truth

[richardjackson199]

I have some for you, delivery soon I hope.

Thanks!! Hope to see you very early May

[richardjackson199]

I've got a lot of catching up to do on this thread, but until then...

Happy National Beer Day!!!

Take all the time you need. Cheers to you and the Nrrrvous family!

[richardjackson199]

I’m going to start my 100. But it will be #1, then more to come.

Ardent will always be a favorite. Daughter knew the original home brewers and their back door patio startup. They moved to Scott’s Addition and set them selves apart with a honey ginger beer everyone who’s had one loves it.

Barrel Aged Honey Ginger is back!

“This batch was aged in bourbon barrels for more than a year, layering bourbon and vanilla notes on top of honey sweetness and ginger spice. This big beer is an amped up version of our seasonal Honey Ginger that only comes out once a year, so get yours before it’s gone!”

Some unmentioned mishap precluded a 2020 offering, 2019 was awesome.

I'll never forget first tasting BBA Honey Ginger and side-by-side with regular Honey Ginger at a tailgate with you.

That's super cool that your daughter knew the original home brewers of Ardent.
That's like me knowing Mattman. Mattman91 brewing gonna be bigtime, and the 336 claims him by way of Asheville