Ymm, Beer

[devildeac]

Name the 5 oldest breweries in the US:

https://www.thenoddingdonkey.com/upt...-united-states

[devildeac]

The 10 oldest "craft" breweries in the US:

https://www.menshealth.com/trending-...beers/?slide=1

[luburch]

I actually did visit a winery yesterday. I believe the proper adjective I should use to describe it is, "quaint."

Regarding the cost of visiting Greece so far, it's been a bit random. A drink at a bar typically runs 3-4 euro. A glass of wine is 3 euro, but you can get a decent bottle for as cheap as 8. A standard meal is anywhere from 8-14 euro. I think I'll have a better grasp on it after Athens.

And to tie it all back to beer - looks like there are two "breweries" close to where I'll be staying. Hopefully can hit one.

[devildeac]

Belgian White 100-Saranac/FX Matt Brewing

Yes, I just finished a 12 ounce beer with 100 calories .

This was beer #1 from my August beer club 4 pack and tasted and smelled as advertised, basically, like a Blue Moon. Pour was a slightly cloudy, pale yellow with a small fizzy head. A bit of orange and spice to tantalize the nares with some zest, a pinch of coriander and some floral flavors to follow. I'll guess IBUs about 20 and an ABV of 5%, neither printed on the label. Mouthfeel was a bit thin but it was refreshing after dinner on a warm, muggy summer evening.

[fuse]

Name the 5 oldest breweries in the US:

https://www.thenoddingdonkey.com/upt...-united-states

I got the oldest one correct.
That’s good marketing for you.

[Tripping William]

If you enjoy Ouzo, you are a better person than I am.

<raises hand>

Ymmmmm, ouzo.

[fuse]

The 10 oldest "craft" breweries in the US:

https://www.menshealth.com/trending-...beers/?slide=1

Guessed 3 out of ten ahead of reading.

Some surprises, some I should have known.

[devildeac]

Creeper (5/31/18 printed on bottom of can)-Columbus Brewing Company

Bought local. Delivered for consumption at a distance.

Another trader from devildeac2 earlier this month, this one a 12 ounce can.

Pour was a hazy, peachy-yellow with a modest creamy head. Fairly balanced bouquet wafting from my standard pint glass that evoked thoughts of a tropical, citrusy juice with some oily resin. Tastes also fairly matched with grapefruit, peach, pine and zest with an almost oily, chewy mouthfeel, even though it was not as fresh as I would have liked, guessing our son bought this shortly after its release in June at my request and "cellared" it until delivery about 3 weeks ago. I'd have never guessed IBUs at 100 from "an evolving blend of American hops" () but the bitterness was prominent. I'd have also not wagered the ABV at 10% until about 30 minutes after sipping this IIPA (that some folks call a triple IPA). I think this would have been an outstanding DIPA if consumed 30-60 days earlier (consumer error) but I still think was quite good. Good enough to garner this award:

"Gold Medal, Imperial India Pale Ale, Great American Beer Festival® 2014"

I have 3 remaining for sharing/trading.

[devildeac]

Beer name of the day:


All Along the Hop Tower-DuClaw Brewing

[fuse]

Another visit to Bond Bros, another couple world class sours.

[fuse]

https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/arti...-pay-attention

Something I never thought about.

[devildeac]

Amra-Destihl Brewery

No, fuse, it's not a sour.

Beer #2 in my August beer club 4 bagger was this 12 ounce can of Mango IPA.

Pour was a mildly cloudy, orange-yellow with a moderate, creamy head. Juicy aromas of mangoes with matching tastes, along with some pineapple, a bit of rind some light brown sugar syrup and a pleasant, pity fruity bitterness. IBUs at 55 and ABV was 6.9%, a very balanced offering. I'd have this with a sweet and sour entree. Highly tasty stuff. Here's a little explanation:

"'Amra' (Sanskrit for Mango) intertwines the citrusy hop characters of a west coast-style IPA with the fruitiness of juicy mangos, resulting in an elaborate and psychedelic tapestry of flavors that were absolutely destined for each other in this beer."

And some ingredients:

Hops: Summit, Simcoe, Citra & Cascade

Grains: 2-row malt, flaked wh*at, caramel malt 20

[devildeac]

Tailgate tonight. Will try not to overload the server after returning from the game or in the AM.

[Indoor66]

Tailgate tonight. Will try not to overload the server after returning from the game or in the AM.

Try not to overload the server at tailgate. 😂

[devildeac]

Try not to overload the server at tailgate. 😂

It's all self-service, but your advice is well-taken.

[fuse]

Brewery Bhavana Polyflora 2018

A pungent sour nose.

Sour Patch kid punch you in the face sour from start to finish.

Super high quality brew, really tasty.

[fuse]

Casita Cerveceria Go Getter Wheat IPA

Smells like orange juice.


Interestingly enough, tastes a bit like Orangina.

A bit of an odd wheaty finish that is mildly dissonant with the overall fruitiness of the beer.

Super solid tasty- I can see why this brewery is making quite a name for itself.

[devildeac]

Brewery Bhavana Polyflora 2018

A pungent sour nose.

Sour Patch kid punch you in the face sour from start to finish.

Super high quality brew, really tasty.

As sour as Destihl Flanders Red?

[devildeac]

Casita Cerveceria Go Getter Wheat IPA

Smells like orange juice.


Interestingly enough, tastes a bit like Orangina.

A bit of an odd wheaty finish that is mildly dissonant with the overall fruitiness of the beer.

Super solid tasty- I can see why this brewery is making quite a name for itself.

The owner of Falls Village Wine and Beer is not convinced the brewery will last that long with a "gypsy" brewer (used to work for Hill Farmstead) doing most of the work, including brewing, marketing/PR, delivery and a few other things.

I agree with you however that he/they are making excellent beverages.

[devildeac]

Duke vs Army

Fuse officially listed as DNP-CD.