Ymm, Beer

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Wisconsin Belgian Red-New Glarus Brewing Company

Mrs. dd: "I don't want any of the Belgian Red tonight."
dd: "Too bad."

You forced her to drink it? Bad dd ...

Upon further review, I can see how this might be interpreted in this manner. It should probably have been phrased this way:

Mrs. dd: "I don't want any of the Belgian Red tonight."
dd: "More for me."

Sorry about that.

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https://www.insidehook.com/article/b...sional-brewers

Good saison primer.

Nice find. Thanks for sharing. I think I've had 5-6 of those; pretty all the ones "commonly" available and none of the "hard to get" brews.

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Nobody else ventured a guess.

The highest was Qatar at US$11.26 per 330ml bottle.

The lowest was South Africa at US$1.68 per bottle. (Apparently they all buy their beer in bulk!)

The Czech Republic had the highest consumption rate at 468 beers per person per year.

Germany spends the most per person per year at $1907.78. (I must be above average. Mrs. Nrrrrvous swears I spent that in the first quarter of 2021!)

Fun quiz.

IDK how much I spent last year but I'd guess $1000 or less.

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Not sure I've had this one but would be a great side-by-side with the Hardywood (?) BBA German Coffee Cake

German Chocolate Coffee Cake Foolery
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Stout - Imperial / Double Milk
13.2% ABV

This beer is no longer being produced by the brewery.
12 month aged Foolery in A. Smith Bowman's bourbon barrels unified with all the elements of a slice of German chocolate cake and a hot cup of coffee. Family Tree exclusive.

Thanks for the update/review.

[Tripping William]

Gizmo Stiletto Mocha Stout

I haven’t had a Gizmo beer in a long time. This is a lot like Burial’s Donut Skillet. A ton of coffee here. 6.1% ABV. Quite good.

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Gizmo Stiletto Mocha Stout

I haven’t had a Gizmo beer in a long time. This is a lot like Burial’s Donut Skillet. A ton of coffee here. 6.1% ABV. Quite good.

I've had the Stiletto and Peppermint Stiletto but not that variant. Despite them being really local, I don't drink many of their brews but do remember several of their milkshake IPAs/IIPAs from a couple years ago that were quite good and Trebuchet, a barrel-aged barleywine, our older daughter gave me for Christmas a couple years ago that was quite good.

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Last night was another New Glarus fruit beer cocktail-palooza with Belgian Red and Apple Ale. I'll ponder overnight and comment in the am.

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[Tripping William]

SoPines Growler stop. New Anthem Name Dropper on draft. More to follow.

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SoPines Growler stop. New Anthem Name Dropper on draft. More to follow.

Sounds intriguing.

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"Spring Peeper celebrates one of the earliest signs of the transition from winter to spring: the evening song of chorus frogs. This bold double IPA features a fresh hop aroma with layers of deep pine and bitter citrus, led by a generous addition of Warrior hop extract. The perfect beer to have in the cooler on the first camping adventure of spring, setting up the tent just before dark, spring peepers filling the cool night air. Or just on the front porch if you're lucky enough to be by a running stream."

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SoPines Growler stop. New Anthem Name Dropper on draft. More to follow.

I passed on several tasty looking/sounding FrIPAday discounted mini-growler choices yesterday at Bottle Rev on the way home from the office. Too many good beers remain from the last couple months worth of trading to add to the inventory, no matter how short-lived those growlers might be; in the name of domestic tranquility, too.

[Tripping William]

SoPines Growler stop. New Anthem Name Dropper on draft. More to follow.

Sounds intriguing.

*Very*! Positioned as an "imperial IPA." Super-hazy (almost chunky) pour. A ton of pineapple flavors, then structured by the hops (and I don't know the hop varietals). 8.1% ABV. I'm guessing IBUs in the 50s. I'm a fanboy, so take that into account. But this is another terrific New Anthem beer.

I also picked up a 4-pack of Flossy, and a single of Simply Stares Upward. Fanboy.

[Tripping William]

Going to put in a plug for Triangle Wine and Beer in Southern Pines. It's as if Stella Brew and Total Wine had a love-child. Best selection of top-notch Belgian beer I have ever seen. Lambics as far as the eye could see!

They also had German beer, British beer, local craft beer, and non-local stuff. Plus a terrific wine selection. Definitely worth a stop if you are ever in the Sandhills.

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*Very*! Positioned as an "imperial IPA." Super-hazy (almost chunky) pour. A ton of pineapple flavors, then structured by the hops (and I don't know the hop varietals). 8.1% ABV. I'm guessing IBUs in the 50s. I'm a fanboy, so take that into account. But this is another terrific New Anthem beer.

I also picked up a 4-pack of Flossy, and a single of Simply Stares Upward. Fanboy.

NA often lists their hops on the front of the can and I like that "policy." I've seen Flossy and had a can (or was it a draft?) of Simply Stares Upward and recall it being quite tasty, which comes as no surprise.

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Mind and memory not gone yet:

Speaking of New Anthem and fanboys/girls

From Saturday night:

Simply Stares Upward-New Anthem Beer Project

Close enough for local

Credit-vacation VP beer
Style-IPA (or is it a hazy/NEIPA, or maybe a DIPA?)
Format-pint can
Stemware-Hardywood teku
Appearance-very hazy pineapple yellow. generous foamy head
Nose-pineapple, peach, mango
Mouthfeel-not *quite* a smoothie
Tastes-pineapple, mango, orange, peach, cantaloupe and a hit of honey (not added)
Hops-Citra, Simcoe and Galaxy
IBU-maybe mid 40s
ABV-7.9% (is that IPA or IIPA?)
Overall impression-wonderful tastes, texture and aromas
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; would certainly drink this again and recommend any fan, boy or girl, find this brew

*Very*! Positioned as an "imperial IPA." Super-hazy (almost chunky) pour. A ton of pineapple flavors, then structured by the hops (and I don't know the hop varietals). 8.1% ABV. I'm guessing IBUs in the 50s. I'm a fanboy, so take that into account. But this is another terrific New Anthem beer.

I also picked up a 4-pack of Flossy, and a single of Simply Stares Upward. Fanboy.

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From Thursday night:

Spring Peeper-Fullsteam Brewery

Local

Style-IIPA
Format-pint can
Stemware-nonic pint
Appearance-mildly cloudy, amber yellow orange and a bit frothy
Nose-pine, resin
Mouthfeel-moderately bitter
Tastes-orange, grapefruit, zest, pine, resin and a bit of caramel
Grains-Two Row Barley, Epiphany Foundation, Aromatic Munich and Epiphany Brewer's Breakfast
Hops-Warrior, CTZ, Magnum and Citra
IBU-probably mid 50s
ABV-9%
Overall impression-good product for the west coast IIPA style
Ymm, Beer rating-upper tier cat 2; Fullsteam *never* fails but this one doesn't distinguish itself