Ymm, Beer!

[devildeac]

Incendiary Brewing
Unreadable silver limited can
Stout of fiery death

Beautiful tan head, loads of belgian lace as it dissipates.

Lovely chocolate and cola nose.

Fudgy chocolate until a nice pop of heat at the end.

I have mixed feelings about pepper/heat spiced beer.
I’m grateful for RJ pushing boundaries and getting me to try beer outside my comfort zone.

Not generally a fan of *most* pepper beers.

Incendiary Silver Limited Edition is a special, fun, easy to drink “spicy hot” beer.

This is less heat than the last pepper beer I gave a shot.

Can’t wait for RJ to deliver Suit and Thai

Skol!

This pint can is in Ohio now and will be served tomorrow night.

Suit and Thai is actually a different beer will be child's play compared to the Dead Man's Suit and Thai that you asked him to deliver.

Be careful what you ask for...

[devildeac]

Nightmare on Brett Harvest 2017-Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project

Not nearby

Credit-RJ199; many thanks!!
Style-should be obvious
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle, share with son of dd last PM
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-dark, dark brown, ruby edges with a small tan head
Nose-sour cherries
Mouthfeel-puckery
Tastes-sour cherry vinegar, unsweetened dark chocolate, bourbon, wood, vanilla
Adjuncts-see above
Overall impression-an amazing creation; by cellaring/refrigerating for almost another year, I think some of the Brettaomyces "funk" was softened
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; sorry to have missed the raspberry or any other versions of this

[fuse]

Incendiary Brewing
Unreadable silver limited can
Stout of fiery death

Beautiful tan head, loads of belgian lace as it dissipates.

Lovely chocolate and cola nose.

Fudgy chocolate until a nice pop of heat at the end.

I have mixed feelings about pepper/heat spiced beer.
I’m grateful for RJ pushing boundaries and getting me to try beer outside my comfort zone.

Not generally a fan of *most* pepper beers.

Incendiary Silver Limited Edition is a special, fun, easy to drink “spicy hot” beer.

This is less heat than the last pepper beer I gave a shot.

Can’t wait for RJ to deliver Suit and Thai

Skol!

This pint can is in Ohio now and will be served tomorrow night.

Suit and Thai is actually a different beer will be child's play compared to the Dead Man's Suit and Thai that you asked him to deliver.

Be careful what you ask for...

You are serving an empty pint can?
How gauche!

Its 2020- suit and tie, dead man’s suit and tie. Bring it on, I’ll regret it later.

[devildeac]

From last PM:

Mushhushshu 2020 (aged 16 months)-Rheingeist Brewery

Couple hours away? Yea, still local.

Credit-son of dd; thanks!!
Style-BBA blended dark ales with flavorings
Format-500 ml bottle, shared two ways
Serving vessels-snifters
Appearance-deep, dark brown; small mocha head
Nose-bourbon soaked dark fruits
Mouthfeel-a bit thin (a minor nit)
Tastes-dark chocolate, bourbon, raisins, figs, dates, vanilla, splash of coffee, oak
Adjuncts-coffee, chocolate and vanilla
IBU-probably 30
Overall impression-Rheingeist brews some outstanding dark ales/stouts and their barrel aged selections are excellent
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; might look for this later today

[devildeac]

From last PM:

Maple Barrel Magellan (part of the Wolf's Ridge 7th Anniversary set)-Wolf's Ridge Brewing

Local when bought.

Credit-our son, who Mama raised right; thanks!!
Style-triple barrel aged imperial maple stout
Format-8 ounce bottle (whaaaa?); shared
Packaged on-Sep/28/2020
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-darn near onyx
Nose-booze, chocolate (not added) and maple
Mouthfeel-oh. so. smooth
Tastes-red wine, dark chocolate, burnt caramel, rum, maple, molasses and wood
Barrels-wine puncheon, rum and maple syrup barrels
IBU-doesn't matter
ABV-13%
Overall impression-amazing beverages; fabulous night cap
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 3; worth it even at about $9/8 ounce bottle; would buy/drink again if ever available again

[accfanfrom1970]

Dark Lord - Trump and Pump.
Dark Lord aged in Sauternes barrels. What are Sauternes barrels? A French dessert wine commonly served with foie gras. Who knew?

2016, so well aged. 15% so boozy. Bottle numbered #933/1266 so rare.

A pitch-black color stout with a nice large dark brown foamy head. Aroma of Sauterne with its typical sweet grapes is up front, some light molasses and chocolate notes. Sweet. Boozy. Smooth.

Honored to get this variant. Not many times you can tell folks you had a 2016 stout. This made the venture/trade/purchase worth it. Would have loved to have shared this at a tailgate. Damn 2020.

[devildeac]

Incendiary Brewing
Unreadable silver limited can
Stout of fiery death

Beautiful tan head, loads of belgian lace as it dissipates.

Lovely chocolate and cola nose.

Fudgy chocolate until a nice pop of heat at the end.

I have mixed feelings about pepper/heat spiced beer.
I’m grateful for RJ pushing boundaries and getting me to try beer outside my comfort zone.

Not generally a fan of *most* pepper beers.

Incendiary Silver Limited Edition is a special, fun, easy to drink “spicy hot” beer.

This is less heat than the last pepper beer I gave a shot.

Can’t wait for RJ to deliver Suit and Thai

Skol!

Coconut Dulce Muerte-Incendiary Brewing Company

Close enough for local.

Credit-RJ199; many thanks!!
Style-flavored imperial stout
Format-pint can shared with our son tonight
Canned on-08/20/20
Serving vessels-snifters
Appearance-deep, rich brown with a small, tan head
Nose-dark chocolate cocoa
Mouthfeel-smoooooth
Tastes-strong vanilla and cinnamon, dark chocolate with some mild heat throughout, becoming a bit more prominent with warming over 45 minutes
Adjuncts-cinnamon, Madagascar vanilla, habaneros
IBU-probably 50
ABV-10.5%
Overall impression-much better than anticipated
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; very comparable to Photon Sphere which might edge it out based on the BBA, IIRC; would absolutely sample again

[devildeac]

Choosy Mother-Isley Brewing Company

Local for the delivery guy.

Credit-accfanfrom1970; thanks!
Style-peanut butter porter
Temporary holding facility-pint can
Stemware-boring pint glass
Appearance-dark brown; creamy, foamy tan head
Nose-peanuts and peanuts
Mouthfeel-soft; not crunchy (sorry, OPK)
Tastes-if the peanut flavor was any stronger, I'd have thought I was eating some Jif off a spoon right outta the jar; mild chocolate, caramel
Adjuncts-yep, peanuts
IBU-19
ABV-6.6% (great, a boozed up Reese's PB cup )
Overall impression-wonderful dessert last PM and no fat; not sure I could drink more than a couple of these a year
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat based on execution and flavors; delighted to have finally tried it

[devildeac]

Hazy&Juicy&Hoppy&Fresh-HiWire Brewing

If they have a "branch" location in the Bull City, they're local enough for me.

Credit-my choice, my dime; the other 3 were traded to accfanfrom1970 and Nrrrrvous about 6 weeks ago
Style-DDH NEIPA (darn close to a NEDIPA)
Temporary residence-1/8 gallon aluminum cylinder
Packaged-08/18/20
Stemware-(yawn) pint glass
Appearance-mildly hazy pineapple yellow; moderate foamy, persistent head
Mouthfeel-juicy
Nose-stone fruit and grapefruit
Tastes-peach, melon, grapefruit and a twist of rind
Hops-Lotus and Amarillo
Adjunct-lactose
IBU-40ish
ABV-7.5%
Overall impression-still a good citrus pop with no staleness but likely shoulda drank this 4 to 6 weeks ago
Ymm, Beer rating-top shelf cat 2; mighta been low cat 3 had I been smart enough to drink sooner

[devildeac]

From Saturday night:

'Rrari Crochet 2019-Three Floyds Brewing

Local only if picked up in Munster.

Credit-not sure if this was a davec pick up or our younger son-in-law; either way, many thanks to both as they both played huge roles in getting our Dark Lords
Style-flavored and barrel aged Dark Lord variant
Format-750 ml waxed and capped bottle; shared with our son
Stemware-snifters
Appearance-thick and dark with ruby highlights
Nose-booze, chocolate and berries
Mouthfeel-amazingly smooth and almost chewy
Tastes-first sip was a "wow;" dark chocolate, berries, bourbon, port wine, vanilla, wood, burnt caramel, toasted coconut
Adjuncts-vanilla, freeze dried str@wb3 rrie$, --cocoa, to@sted ____coconut (exactly how it appears on label)
Barrels-port whisky (see next post as I had to research this)
IBU-who cares?
ABV-15% (frighteningly sippable); I'd have guessed about 12% but I know better
Overall impression-the Marshmallow Handjee variant gets better "rep" but this was amazing
Ymm, Beer rating-high level cat 3; expensive at $40/750 ml but worth the splurge to share a white whale with family

[devildeac]

Vasen
Everything Floats on Guava and Passionfruit

A fruit beer that doesn’t look like a smoothie?
What sorcery is this?

A wonderful, super sweet passionfruit nose.

First sip will take you directly to the tropics.

Guava, passionfruit burst on your tongue like a fresh tropical fruit salad.

Another outstanding Compass Rose Brew Crew thank you is in order.

Skol!

A month late and a few dollars shy of a 4 pack:

Everything Floats on Guava and Passion Fruit- Väsen Brewing Company

Local for the delivery guy

Credit-accfanfrom1970; thanks!!
Style-fruited sour
Delivery vessel-pint can, shared 2 ways
Stemware-tumblers
Appearance-pear/guava color; smallish head
Nose-tropical fruit salad
Mouthfeel-juicy
Tastes-guava>passionfruit; hints of peach and melon
Adjuncts-ummmm...
IBU-none listed but I'll guess 10 or less
ABV-6.5%
Food pairing-deep fried turkey, green been casserole, twice baked potatos, cubed/roasted sweet taters, cranberry relish
Overall impression-unusual fruit combination that worked well
Ymm, Beer rating-upper cat 2; would certainly have more Väsen brews (this was my second with a Velvet Walrus variant being the first a couple years ago)

[devildeac]

Fireworks-Bluejacket

Not local, but stolen .

Credit-older son-in-law after he went to bed last PM (older daughter said it was ok )
Style-Citra dry hopped weissebier
Poured from-pint can
Glassware-large Sam Adams Oktoberfest stein
Appearance-yellow and effervescent with a moderate fizzy head
On the nose-banana, clove, bubble gum, coriander and orange
Mouthfeel-ooohhhhh
Tastes-followed the nose with hints of pineapple and lime
Adjunct-wheat
IBU-probably 20
ABV-5.6%
Overall impression-unexciting but tasty and interesting to find Citra hops in a weissebier
Ymm, Beer rating-mid/upper cat 2; would drink again of try another beer from Bluejacket

[devildeac]

Neon Ghosts-Bhramari Brewing

Support NC brewers!

Credit-older son-in-law; thanks!!
Style-IPA, NE style
Presentation-3/4 pint can shared
Glassware-small taster snifter
Appearance-hazy, pineapple juice lite
Nose-pineapple grapefruit juice
Mouthfeel-pithy yet juicy
Tastes-OJ, pineapple, mango, rind
Hops-Mosaic and El Dorado
IBU-probably 50
ABV-6.4%
Overall impression-an enjoyable taste; would have another
Ymm, Beer rating-lotta NEIPAs/hazy IPAs clamoring for attention; this one rises above mid level cat 2 but nowhere near cat 3

[devildeac]

Raspberry Currants-Fiddlin' Fish Brewing Company

Local? The 336 is close enough!

Credit-last can standing from my traders to the RVA folks last month; thanks to all!!
Style-fruited sour
Format-pint aluminum container, shared 3 ways plus a sip for Mrs. dd
Stemware-buncha small snifters
Appearance-a gorgeous fuchsia; small, fizzy head
Nose-berry vinegar
Mouthfeel-sweet and sour
Tastes-mixed berry Sweetarts, lemon, lime, hint of vinegar
Adjuncts-raspberries and black currants
IBU-8 (wait, did they even put any hops in this ale ?)
ABV-6.2%
Overall impression-a nice blending that pleased the 3 sour fans in residence last PM but not my wife (more for me! )
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 2 in another fairly large crowd; would drink again and try other Fiddlin' Fish brews; hope the RVA contingent liked this...

[devildeac]

Key Lime Pie-Braxton Brewing Company (collaboration with Graeter's Ice Cream)

Whaaaaa!!

The folks in Columbus consider this a "local."

Credit-a keen eye, a question for the convenience store employee with really good beer knowledge and the need for traders next month
Style-fruited sour/Berliner Weisse
Format-pint container (hey, what'd you expect with Graeter's, a whole damn quart? )
Serving vessel-Hardywood 2019 GBS teku
Appearance-minimally cloudy light gold with a thin, off white rim of foam
Nose-holy @#$%, is this beer or pie?
Mouthfeel-slightly sour, slightly sweet
Tastes-lotsa lime and zest, vanilla, graham cracker and a kiss of cinnamon
Adjuncts-vanilla beans, cinnamon, lactose and lime zest
IBU-4 (no typo)
ABV-4.5% (an alcoholic pastry)
Overall impression-terrific beer that got even smoother over the 45 minutes of sipping; would make a great side-by-side with Westbrook's Key Lime Pie gose
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; yea, a low ABV beer is this good as it's so well balanced; hope the trader recipients like this as much next month when delivered

[OZZIE4DUKE]

[devildeac]

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That's a great comic that I hadn't seen in years. Funny stuff.

[devildeac]

Previously reviewed by LegoBatman:

Underground Mountain Brown-Founders Brewing Company

Not local for me!

Credit-couldn't resist after his review; my credit card
Style-BBA imperial brown coffee-infused ale
Format-12 ounce bottle
Brewed on 09.18.20 1541 6
Drinking container-Founders snifter, of course
Appearance-strong java with one finger, tan, frothy head
Nose-espresso with a shot of booze
Mouthfeel-smooth
Tastes-moderately strong coffee, bourbon, burnt/dark caramel, dark fruits
Adjuncts-coffee!!
IBU-likely about 30
ABV-11.9%
Overall impression-another wonderful product from the Founders aging caves
Ymm, Beer rating-easy cat 3; not sure if it's low or mid so will have to decide with bottle #2 (of 4) in 3-6 months

[devildeac]

Nocturnal Voyage of the Giant Peach-Somewhere in Particular Brewing\

Local when I bought it .

Credit-the need for traders
Style-fruited and flavored cobbler sour ale
Pouring vessel-half quart can
Receiving vessel-Hardywood teku glass
Appearance-mildly cloudy peachy yellow with a thin, fizzy head
Nose-"...Millions of peaches, peaches for me..."
Mouthfeel-more Sweetart candy
Tastes-"...Millions of peaches, peaches for me..." along with vanilla and cinnamon and a mild pucker; liquid cobbler
Adjuncts-cinnamon, nutmeg, peaches and vanilla
IBU-likely <10
ABV-6.5%
Overall impression-well done; reminded me of Hardywood's Mawmaw's Mean Cobbler (variant of their Peach Tripel) except a sour version
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; if RJ can't get a pie bet, he oughtta have a cobbler bet ; 3 of these remain for trading

[devildeac]

From last PM:

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge-Founders Brewing Company

Nope, not local.

Credit-a keen eye, a need for traders and a few extra $$ open on the Visa
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Format-12 ounce bottle
Bottled on: 10.26.20 2101 6
Stemware-Founders Snifter
Appearance-gooey; surprising 2 fingered, tan head
Nose-coffee fudge
Mouthfeel-10W30
Tastes-dark chocolate fudge, coffee, bourbon, vanilla, wood, more fudge, more bourbon, maple syrup
Adjuncts-Mackinac Fudge Coffee and maple syrup
IBU-it doesn't matter
ABV-11%, not hidden and drinks more like a 14-15% heavyweight
Overall impression-exceeded my lofty expectations; stunning
Ymm, Beer rating-front and center, top shelf cat 3; highly recommended; if still available, buy a four pack or more and cellar for 12-18 months