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  1. #41001
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nrrrrvous View Post
    #65 - Cerveceria Centro Americana, S.A. - Gallo (Formosa Gallo)

    How could I leave off of my list my most favorite beer to drink in Guatemala? A lager, a basic lager. But nothing better on a rooftop in Antigua, Guatemala!
    Sometimes it's the beer, sometimes it's the setting...
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  2. #41002
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nrrrrvous View Post
    #66 - The Answer Brewpub - Three Scoops

    Three Scoops is a line of fruit beers that An has been brewing for years. Not smoothie style like Veil but damn good in their own right. I had a couple of these before Veil existed. Usually lighter, only 4-5% ABV or so but quite refreshing and tasty. The "3" scoops usually referred to the blending of 3 different fruit flavors into one beer. The last one I had a few months ago was not as good as I remembered, but I'll give em a break.
    And $20 for a twofer, and damn well worth it!!
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  3. #41003
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nrrrrvous View Post
    #67 - The Veil(Collab with Trillium) - Nevergonnagetit

    A ton of raspberry, blackberry, and boysenberries went into this beer.

    ~5%ABV

    It has been a while since I put a Veil Beer on my list. So here is another one of my favorites from there. Berries, berries, and more berries! Ymm, smoothies.
    Not sure I've had this one. Sooooooo many beer smoothies to remember.
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  4. #41004
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    From Saturday's American classic craft Virtual Pub:

    Tripel-Allagash Brewing Company

    Credit-classic craft
    Style-^^^^
    Format-12 ounce bottle
    Stemware-Ommegang tulip
    Appearance-orange/gold; modest fizziness with lacing
    Nose-oranges and sugar syrup
    Mouthfeel-soft
    Tastes-orange, candi sugar, rind with hints of banana, clove and pear
    Grain-2 Row barley
    Hops-Nugget and Hallertau
    IBU-18
    ABV-9%
    Overall impression-a wonderful take on the Belgian style
    Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; the Belgians are better but this is close
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  5. #41005
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    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post
    From Saturday's American classic craft Virtual Pub:

    Tripel-Allagash Brewing Company

    Credit-classic craft
    Style-^^^^
    Format-12 ounce bottle
    Stemware-Ommegang tulip
    Appearance-orange/gold; modest fizziness with lacing
    Nose-oranges and sugar syrup
    Mouthfeel-soft
    Tastes-orange, candi sugar, rind with hints of banana, clove and pear
    Grain-2 Row barley
    Hops-Nugget and Hallertau
    IBU-18
    ABV-9%
    Overall impression-a wonderful take on the Belgian style
    Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; the Belgians are better but this is close
    Folks on Untappd need to use the proper glass:

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  6. #41006
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    Precious on my computer again...

  7. #41007
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    Quote Originally Posted by accfanfrom1970 View Post
    #92
    While we're on the maple theme - my favorite from Founders -

    CURMUDGEON’S BETTER HALF - OLD ALE BREWED WITH MOLASSES AND AGED IN MAPLE SYRUP BOURBON BARRELS
    ABV: 12.7%
    IBUs:35
    RateBeer Rating: 99

    What tames an old ale like Curmudgeon? The tender embrace of oak and sweet maple, that’s what. The result is Curmudgeon’s Better Half, a harmonious matrimony of our deceptively smooth old ale brewed with molasses and time spent aging in bourbon barrels that have previously held maple syrup. Because all counterparts should be sweet, rich and utterly delicious.
    I don't think I've ever tried straight Ole Curmudgeon, but I love Better half. (Hear that beergoddess?!)

    Favorite from Founders is strong words. For that I'd have to say Mas Agave Lime, as I haven't rated too many others Cat 4.

    But Better Half made me think I need to drink more old ale. So smooth and with some fun complexity.

  8. #41008
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    Quote Originally Posted by accfanfrom1970 View Post
    #93
    Dark Lord - 3 Floyd's -2020

    I found and edited this review which captures my thoughts...

    "I like the mystique surrounding this beer. Only available once a year. Only available at the brewery in Indiana. Rated super highly. Many derivative versions that are also rated highly, if not higher and single bottles that trade for hundreds of dollars in private circles on the internet. The multicolored waxes that adorn each year's vintage. The black wax that adorns mine signifies 2020.

    Poured out a heavy dark brown, nearly black, with a creamy one inch head that dissipates into a ring around the glass. Scents of dark raisins and other fruits, a bit of vanilla. Upon sipping, I'm greeted by raisin and rich sweet chocolate, and a bit of cherry. Perhaps a chocolate covered cherry. Notes of char and leather are present. Coffee is used in this brew but it's not too strong. The brew is mostly a sweet wash, with just a little bit of bitterness to balance it. Dark Lord is thick and syrupy, just the way I love my stouts. Overall this is a beer to enjoy as a meal in and of itself, as it is hearty and rich, bold and strong at 15%ABV.

    I've read that this stout was there before stouts really came into their own, and that the overall field has risen to meet the standards this beer once set. It's better than some stouts, but in fact it is comparable to others. So while once upon a time some may have journeyed far and wide to experience this flavor, I think one can obtain beer just as good as this without searching too far from home. However, what an experience! And I feel like I've now joined a secret club. The Dark Lord club."
    I'm forever grateful to fuse for parting with a Dark Lord for me because I was too stupid to order when I saw the initial price tag. The ABV was completely hidden. High Category 3, and still tough to find beer This good.

  9. #41009
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    Quote Originally Posted by accfanfrom1970 View Post
    #94
    Better than the annual Dark Lord was my variant -

    Trump and Pump - Dark Lord aged in barrels soaked in Sauternes, a French dessert wine commonly served with foie gras, adorned with another Draxler painting. 15%abv.

    Black in color. No head. Lots of sweetness. Molasses, dark fruits, toffee, sweet cherries, and oak. Tons of port/wine flavors. Caramel and vanilla. Raisins.
    Full bodied. Sweet and syrupy. This beer is really awesome if you are looking for a dessert stout. Impressive, and released in spring 2016. Aged great.
    The beer does sound good. Beergoddess and I are always looking for a dessert stout.

    But it makes me want to get back to Vegas Le Cirque and get a Foie Gras wine-paired degustation menu after winning some ridiculous lucky bet to cover the dinner. Yes it's even better than winning a pie on DBR. I can wait though as I see Le Cirque Vegas is still closed

  10. #41010
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    Quote Originally Posted by accfanfrom1970 View Post
    #95
    Goose Island - Bourbon County. This one started the BBA genre' and I couldn't be happier. A classic and well worth purchasing every year.

    "The Original Bourbon Barrel aged Imperial Stout. Our primary focus every year is to make this beer the best that it’s ever been, with the best ingredients, which includes the finest of bourbon whiskey barrels. This year’s Bourbon County Stout is aged in a mix of bourbon barrels from a variety of whiskey distilleries. Barrel-aged for a year to develop the complexity that only time can provide, Bourbon County Stout boasts a unique blend of flavors such as fudge, vanilla and caramel — topped off with a rich, complex mouthfeel."

    I still have the 2017/2018/2019 set and a couple from 2020. Hopefully, if all goes well, I should retire the end of 2022 and start drinking these at 5 years old, one a year
    I'll be there drinking one with you at that retirement party.

    I just had this one 2019 at our VP, and it was spectacular as always. I didn't realize this beer started BBA until I just read your post.

  11. #41011
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    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post
    That *may* be coming up sooner than you think...
    What was that New Glarus train song you sing?

  12. #41012
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    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post
    Of course, this coulda been the one I bought for you on our visit to Athens and the Oil of Aphrodite was during a Columbus visit to Kenny Street Market.
    Devildeac IF you happen to come across Bourbon Barrel Aged Skipping Stone 2020 at Jackie O's that's the one I would choose (accfan says it's his favorite from there.) Good enough for me. Or any other Cat 3 beer from there or anywhere in Ohio or Wisconsin would work. I'm easy.

  13. #41013
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    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post
    Our son doesn't pay much attention to Rheingeist as they're not "local." His loss. Oh, wait, my loss, too.
    I consider all NC beers local

    (and Virginia beers too)

  14. #41014
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    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post
    I'm an Old Curmudgeon but will always admit my Better Half is indeed better.
    Seconded.

    Or Squared.

    Or better, Halved.

  15. #41015
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    Retire at the end of 2022

    Quote Originally Posted by devildeac View Post
    Great plan.

    Hmmm, I may join you...
    Just imagine the possibilities on Ymmm Beer with all that time...

  16. #41016
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    Quote Originally Posted by OldPhiKap View Post
    Some had better beers last time I was out there (pre-pandemic). Generally, the higher end the casino is the better the selection tends to be.

    I see lots of younger poker -layers drinking Red Bull and vodka. Sounds nasty to me but I’ve seen lots of folks order it.
    Sounds like something that could put one's heart into arrhythmia, but I'll defer to devildeac. That certainly would be the last thing I'd ever order or drink

  17. #41017
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    Quote Originally Posted by accfanfrom1970 View Post
    #96
    Garden Grove brewery in Carytown/Richmond VA.

    2016 DEATH BOTTLE RELEASE

    Born on a cold Winter's day over 17 months ago, our Award Winning Belgian Quadrupel, DEATH, is finally ready to be resurrected in our taproom.

    Death Release
    10.0% ABV / 41 IBU / 1.086OG

    Pushing the boundaries of Belgian beer into the realm of wine. We strive to bring out as much ripe and dark fruit flavors reminiscent of rich red wines as possible by fermenting with 2016 Virginia Petit Verdot grapes grown in Garden Grove’s own vineyard. We then transferred our Quadrupel into French Oak Syrah Wine Barrels from Napa Valley just as primary fermentation slowed and conducted an aging for 17 months. Death is a two time medal recipient winning in the 2016 & 2017 Virginia Craft Beer Cup.

    This was my first beer/wine mix, excellent quad. Unique brewery, they do beer,wine and cider.
    I keep hearing about new Richmond breweries and beers to try. This is certainly a beer to try.

    But again that name. Glad this beer is on my bucket list, not my DEATH list. Bucket list sounds so much more euphemistic and fun

  18. #41018
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    Quote Originally Posted by accfanfrom1970 View Post
    #97

    Synthesis

    Also Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery

    16% ABV 11 IBU

    Synthesis is a hybrid between a barleywine, a white tawny port, and a mead. Traditional barleywines are made from 100% barley but we included equal parts barley, va grown vidal blanc and chardonnay grapes, and orange blossom and wildflower honey and then aged it for 14 months in syrah and cab sauvignon barrels. A true fusion of wine and beer.

    This is one where you go “this is a beer?” But in a good - non-Veil smoothie way. Really interesting. Still have one. The bartender was talking about keeping one for 10 years. I’ve made it five.

    Beautifully balanced port forward hybrid beverage. Part wine, part mead, part ale. Honey up front, wine finish.
    Reads just unbelievable. Synthesis alright. Real men of genius for real up in Virginny. I've never read so many incredible-sounding complex beer-blend-fusions as reading your 99. And I know they work because I've tried a decent sample size.

  19. #41019
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    Quote Originally Posted by richardjackson199 View Post
    Precious on my computer again...
    I still believe you could use one/two/three/more of these. Seems to help some folks.
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  20. #41020
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nrrrrvous View Post
    There is no way I'm getting caught up on this thread...
    I'm several pages behind after RJ's high quality beer barrage yesterday. Still reading/learning/re-visiting some of his gems that are always worth reading and re-reading, unlike some other content.
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