Ymm, Beer

[fuse]

Hopefully you were able to get a growler of Steak Knives for yourself...

Sigh...nope. Didn't even make it in the door.

[mattman91]

If you like fruity/citrusy hops (seems pineapple-y to me), 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Golden IPA is pretty tasty.

Agreed, but I sipped mine with mild paranoia when they had their recal a few weeka ago.

[devildeac]

Unfortunately, none of the 3 versions of Dire Wolf were bottled.

They're bottling Dire Wolf now...

[devildeac]

From 8/27/16:

Howling Moon-Wolf's Ridge Brewing

Part of another sampler, this time for lunch . I split this 5 beer line-up ($12) with our son. When you read the ABVs, you'll understand

One of their entries into the DIPA category. Clean, light yellow hue with lots of fresh tropical fruit juiciness and honey and caramel notes. Almost sticky and oily. I'll venture 80 IBUs here and the ABV was 10% on the draft list and the booze was pretty apparent.

From tonight:

Howling Moon (bottle-the above review was from a draft sampler)-Wolf's Ridge Brewing

There are some really good IIPAs out there and this is certainly on the list. Pour from a 12 ounce bottle into a pint glass was straw-yellow with a thin head. Lots of pine/resin (but not PineSol) aromas but the tastes were surprisingly grapefruity, pineapple-y and butterscotch-y with a piney, oily texture. I bought a 4 pack of this in Columbus, OH, this weekend so fuse gets 2 (unless mattman visits sooner and steals one from fuse's allotment) and I'll save one for a Hopslam/Hop, Drop and Roll/Bodhi comparison perhaps. ABV at 10% on the label and I'll guess IBUs about 80.

[devildeac]

I hope someone is sampling/tasting tonight...

[fuse]

Bond Bros Dreamsicle
Orange Vanilla imperial stout

Smells like a creamsicle.

Rich mouthfeel. Stout-y until then end when you get hit in the face with a big orange and vanilla wallop.

10oz at 10.5% is about right.

Cheers!

[Tripping William]

I hope someone is sampling/tasting tonight...

Wicked Weed Dark Age BBA Imperial Stout. '"Look out!" The gravity is high in this one.

[mattman91]

Bond Bros Dreamsicle
Orange Vanilla imperial stout

Smells like a creamsicle.

Rich mouthfeel. Stout-y until then end when you get hit in the face with a big orange and vanilla wallop.

10oz at 10.5% is about right.

Cheers!

Sounds very sweet. Hopefully not Southern Tier Creme Brulee sweet...

[mattman91]

Meeting some family at New Belgium tomorrow, reviews to follow.

Just checked their tap list, they have a special release called Mary Jane Ale

[fuse]

Sounds very sweet. Hopefully not Southern Tier Creme Brulee sweet...

Hindsight 20/20, 10oz would have been a good portion to share.

Dry Hopped Sorcery (amazing) and Coffee Blonde (world class).

Fun night catching up with good friends.

[devildeac]

Meeting some family at New Belgium tomorrow, reviews to follow.

Just checked their tap list, they have a special release called Mary Jane Ale

Hmmm, candy or cannabis...

[devildeac]

Hindsight 20/20, 10oz would have been a good portion to share.

Dry Hopped Sorcery (amazing) and Coffee Blonde (world class).

Fun night catching up with good friends.

That's really encouraging coming from Bond Brothers. Meant to be a compliment, not snarky.

[devildeac]

The Unnamable-Narragansett Beer/Brewing Company

I guess I'd heard of these folks but I'm not really sure. Here's a bit of their history:


"Narragansett Beer is New England’s oldest beer, founded in 1890. It was the #1 beer New England from the 1890’s through the 1970’s and the official beer of the Red Sox for over 30 years. It’s now the 37th largest brewing company in America and the fastest growing in the Northeast."

They've got quite an assortment of brews:

http://www.narragansettbeer.com/beers

Here was last night's 16 ounce nightcap from my February beer club 4 pack:

From their Lovecraft series, this black lager tasted waaaaay more like a black IPA. Pour was a dark brown with a generous, creamy tan head. Smelled like burned wood with tastes of the same (but not in an unpleasant manner ) along with coffee, chocolate and carmelized, dark brown sugar. They list these grains: Chocolate Rye, Cara Red, Carafa Special 1 and Pilsner malts. No hops named but this brew rolls in at 76 IBUs and 7.5% ABV, both sitting on the IPA/IIPA chalkboard. I wouldn't have thought of dropping $2 on this single can but was happy to have it included and would consider selecting some of their other offerings. A beef brisket or some other grilled bovine products would be glad to accompany this dark liquid next to some BBQ mac 'n cheese and some green beans.

[Tripping William]

Perfect night to be breaking out the Black BOSS (!) Baltic porter from ... Poland!

[devildeac]

Perfect night to be breaking out the Black BOSS (!) Baltic porter from ... Poland!

Giving additional meaning to the word brewsKi

House of Clay and Collaboration Without Representation for me.

[duketaylor]

gonna have to try something new tonight. Not sure what yet. Maybe actually have one of the porters I made 2-3 years ago, tasty as I remember it. Hopefully won't need a death-knell later.

[devildeac]

From 7/26/14:

House of Clay-Raleigh Brewing Company

Very nice write-up of this rye IPA from the brewers, including stats, description, naming of the brew and history of the style:

http://raleighbrewingcompany.com/wp-...ouseofClay.pdf

My musings:

Bomber divided over two nights as another beer thought to be too harsh for my wife's cousin's taste buds. Poured a hazy orange-amber with a moderate light tan head. Pretty much all you'd expect from the style with some mango and papaya, a bit of caramel with the rye imparting the usual mustiness. The use of cane sugar in an IPA is an interesting twist, too. IBUs of 68 and ABV at 7.2% usher this properly into the category. The rye makes the tastes a bit unusual but would be another good beverage to share with friends at a grilling session in the fall at Devils' Alley.

From tonight:

House of Clay-Raleigh Brewing

I swear I reviewed this recently but can't find it so I'll keep it simple. Date on can stolen from older son-in-law 6/6/16. Poured into pint glass with 1 ounce of ale and 5 inches of foam. Conclusion: spoiled beer.

[Tripping William]

Perfect night to be breaking out the Black BOSS (!) Baltic porter from ... Poland!

Giving additional meaning to the word brewsKi

House of Clay and Collaboration Without Representation for me.

So, even though our Polish Boss didn't get the W last night, this is a really good porter. Nice black pour; thin brown head. Coffee on the nose and silky-smooth on the palate. Be careful, though: At 9.4% ABV, it'll hit you like a pair of Luke Kennard bank-shots. "Brewski" is right.

[fuse]

So, even though our Polish Boss didn't get the W last night, this is a really good porter. Nice black pour; thin brown head. Coffee on the nose and silky-smooth on the palate. Be careful, though: At 9.4% ABV, it'll hit you like a pair of Luke Kennard bank-shots. "Brewski" is right.

Baltic porter is one of those styles I just haven't found one I like and enjoy yet.

[devildeac]

Baltic porter is one of those styles I just haven't found one I like and enjoy yet.

Have you had the Duck-Rabbit version?

I've had the Full Sail version, an imperial Baltic Porter, IIRC.

Victory Brewing may have made one a few years ago, too.