Ymm, Beer

[devildeac]

Thanks, DD, I did search it but under wrong name so my seek became a sought with no find; thus, the ask. I shall report on my tastes as I drink my way north. Back to school live this morning after over a year online. It’s a good thing.

No problem. The search feature here is fair. I found my old reviews on another site but mentioning it is frowned upon.

[devildeac]

I only had a sip or two (purchased it mostly for my BIL), but Hardywood’s Fightin’ Hokie lager is not bad. Not bad at all.

That'd be an interesting side-by-side with Old Tuffy and/or Yosef.

[devildeac]

Hardywood Baltic Sunrise: Basically a deeper, richer version of Uinta’s Baba black lager. Malty, chocolatey, tasty.

"Base" Baltic Sunrise, the coffee version or the BBA variant?

[devildeac]

Founders Mas Agave Prickly Pear

I’m not sure I have ever had this. It’s amazing. I taste a lot of similarities to New Glarus Belgian Red. A little more brown/amber in the color. A little more pink tinge to the head (which lasts a long time). Similar flavor profile and depth. Just a terrific beer.

I'm not sure they've ever brewed it before. I've had a couple prickly pear brews and it sounds like I'll have to add this to my list for a couple weeks. Fascinating comparison with the Belgian Red.

[devildeac]

Do they sell that Richmond brew in Winston Salem?

Which one? Some Hardywood brews make it to Winston-Salem (and Raleigh) and I'm starting to see some Ardent Craft Ales in Raleigh, but, of course, none of the *really* good ones like accfan and Nrrrrvous deliver.

[Tripping William]

"Base" Baltic Sunrise, the coffee version or the BBA variant?

“Brewed with locally roasted coffee beans.”

[devildeac]

Some delayed replies; busy/productive day at work and then a couple more hours of fuse, err, azalea cutting upon arrival home.

[devildeac]

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[devildeac]

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[Tripping William]

I'm not sure they've ever brewed it before. I've had a couple prickly pear brews and it sounds like I'll have to add this to my list for a couple weeks. Fascinating comparison with the Belgian Red.

It’s really good. Like, “*might* be better than Lime” really good.

[devildeac]

It’s really good. Like, “*might* be better than Lime” really good.

Well, based on that, I'm not waiting a couple weeks to embark on my Mas Agave expedition, hoping to find Prickly Pear, Lime and Grapefruit.

[Tripping William]

Well, based on that, I'm not waiting a couple weeks to embark on my Mas Agave expedition, hoping to find Prickly Pear, Lime and Grapefruit.

Prickly Pear >> Grapefruit

And happy to hold one for you. Four-bagger secured at Barrel Chest (but now down to three, obviously).

[devildeac]

klean belgiez-The Veil Brewing Company

From Untappd:

"An 8.5% traditional Belgian Quad with Virginia Wild Flower Honey"

[devildeac]

Prickly Pear >> Grapefruit

And happy to hold one for you. Four-bagger secured at Barrel Chest (but now down to three, obviously).

That'd be great! Thanks!! I'll let you know if I find any tomorrow on my beer-hunting expedition. Did you get enough of the Lime and Grapefruit variants? Ya know, in case they have an extra 4 pack or two at Total Wine tomorrow.

[Tripping William]

That'd be great! Thanks!! I'll let you know if I find any tomorrow on my beer-hunting expedition. Did you get enough of the Lime and Grapefruit variants? Ya know, in case they have an extra 4 pack or two at Total Wine tomorrow.

Happy to. I’m getting some Lime from RJ later in the week.

[devildeac]

Happy to. I’m getting some Lime from RJ later in the week.

Hmmm, might have to save a couple New Glarus surprises you've never had before then as traders.

[Tripping William]

Hmmm, might have to save a couple New Glarus surprises you've never had before then as traders.

I’m down with that.

[accfanfrom1970]

It’s really good. Like, “*might* be better than Lime” really good.

I liked it better than the lime too. Not a big fan of anything grapefruit so I passed on it.

[devildeac]

I liked it better than the lime too. Not a big fan of anything grapefruit so I passed on it.

Some more high praise from another fine beer connoisseur so no nonsense there.

[devildeac]

klean belgiez-The Veil Brewing Company

local for *that* guy

Credit-Nrrrrvous; thanks!!
Style-Belgian style quad
Format-pint can
Stemware-large Ommegang tulip
Appearance-muddy and foamy
Nose-dark, dried fruits
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-raisins, date, figs, plums, brown sugar/caramel
Adjuncts-VA wild flower honey
IBU-"no IBU" but I'll guess 30
ABV-8.5%
Overall impression-a well done twist on the style with the addition of local honey
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; very easy to sip and would buy/trade for again