Ymm, Beer!

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Cafe Deth-Revolution Brewing

Local when bought

Credit-not sure if this was a trader from younger daughter or self purchase; either way, thanks!!
Style-BBA coffeed imperial stout
Format-3/4 pint can
Bottom dots-FILLED SEP/28/2022 13:35:11
Stemware-Founders snifter
Appearance-Texas crude
Nose-espresso and bourbon
Mouthfeel-luscious
Tastes-espresso, bourbon, dark chocolate and mild char
Beans-Dark Matter Coffee
IBU-low 50s?
ABV-14.8% and dangerous
Overall impression-seriously good stuff
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3, could be higher

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Ryeway to Heaven-Revolution Brewing

It was local sometime.

Credit-not sure if this was my purchase or a younger son in law trade/gift; thanks to both!!
Style-BBA rye ale
Format-12 ounce can
Bottom of can info-FILLED OCT/27/2022 06:56:57
Stemware-Founders snifter
Appearance-medium/dark brown; minimal tan head
Nose-bourbon and toffee
Mouthfeel-highly alluring
Tastes-bourbon, toffee, table syrup, toasted cereal
IBU-irrelevant
ABV-15.0%
Overall impression-rivals any Hardywood BBA ale
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3; took me about 90 minutes to finish and worth every second and

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Silent Night 2016-Mother Earth Brewing

Bought at the brewery, IIRC.

Credit-my card
Style-BBA coffeed imperial stout
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle divided unevenly over 2 nights
Bottled on-111416
Stemware-Stella snifter
Appearance-darker than midnight; 0.5 mm foam
Nose-bourbonized espresso
Mouthfeel-silky
Tastes-medium strength espresso, bourbon, vanilla, dark chocolate
Adjuncts-Kinston koffee
IBU-way out of @Phredd3’s area code
ABV-“only” 9%; sips at a higher weight class
Overall impression-suffered a bit with aging but still delightful
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 but probably mid cat 3 if I’d sipped a year or two ago

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Bourbon County Brand Stout 2022-Goose Island Beer Company

Sometimes, its local

Credit-yes, mine
Style-a known entity
Format-12 ounce bottle, yea, really
Best by-12OCT28
Stemware-BCBS snifter
Appearance-10W30; minuscule head
Nose-bourbon and dark chocolate
Mouthfeel-sexy
Tastes-bourbon, dark chocolate, burnt caramel, wood
IBU-think about 50, IIRC
ABV-14.7%
Overall impression-outstanding
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3

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X-Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Company

Local when bought and not to be confused with that “other” X.

Credit-trader from son; thanks!!
Style-beer cuvée
Format-3/4 pint can
Stemware-Founder’s snifter
Appearance-quite dark brown; modest tan foam
Nose-bourbon, dark chocolate and toffee
Mouthfeel-pillowy
Tastes-dark chocolate, bourbon, char, dark caramel and toffee
Cast of characters-fresh/base Dire Wolf, Maple Knob Creek Dire Wolf, Blanton’s barrel Dire Wolf, Weller’s barrel Belgian tripel and Lord Maris barleywine
IBU-30
ABV-12%
Overall impression-the tripel gets lost but still wonderful
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; woulda been real fun to have a side by side with one of Brian’s Blends

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Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash-New Holland Brewing Company

From a nearby state.

Credit-couldn’t resist the ABV
Style-BBA RIS
Format-12 oz bottle shared with no one
Stemware-cocktail glass as our younger daughter has no snifters
Appearance-really dark brown; no head
Mouthfeel-warm and a bit thin
Tastes-bourbon, dark chocolate, more bourbon, burnt caramel and more bourbon
Adjuncts-none
Barrels-not named
IBU-guessing low 50s
ABV-18.7% (no typo)
Overall impression-quite the booze bomb, about as expected but not overpowering
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; I have 3 more with plans to share one with our younger son in law, one with our son and the final one at a 2024 tailgate, maybe alongside a World Wide Stout or similar high octane brew

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Old Stock Ale 2023-North Coast Brewing Company

Fort Bragg, CA ain’t local, unless you’re on your honeymoon; amirite @AugustWest?

Credit-if Woodman’s Market is gonna offer @6/$6.99, I’m buying!
Style-could be an old ale
Format-12 oz bottle
Glassware-cocktail/highball glass
Appearance-slightly cloudy dark amber; little foam
Nose-toffee
Mouthfeel-soft
Tastes-toffee, earthy hops
ABV-10.9%
Overall impression-really solid beer
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; haven’t had one in 5, maybe 10 years; remainder to be sipped throughout 2024/traded/shared

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Exemption-Taxman Brewing

About 40 miles away Sunday night makes it local.

Credit-older brother in law who apologized he didn’t have any good beer; thanks!!
Style-flavored Belgian style tripel
Glassware-yes, that’s a Sam Adams Oktoberfest stein
Appearance-light gold; good Belgian lacing
Nose-citrus and spice
Mouthfeel-alluring
Tastes-lemon and orange zest, coriander and a pinch of white pepper
Adjuncts-lemon and orange zest and coriander
IBU-maybe 30
ABV-8.5% (he chose his last remaining Qualified, a Belgian style quad at 9.5%)
Overall impression-very nice to revisit one of Taxman’s fine core products
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3; if we didn’t have all the New Glarus goodies, I’d have figured out a way to load up with Taxman products

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Black Butte XXXIV-Deschutes Brewing

Was local when we visited on several occasions

Credit-gift or trader from @TeacherTom, can’t recall but many humble thanks either way!!
Style-BBA imperial milk porter
Format-12 oz bottle
Packaged on-06/23/22
Stemware-pictured
Appearance-quite dark and brown; minimal bubbles
Nose-bourbon, milk chocolate and coffee
Mouthfeel-a bit thin but expected for the style
Tastes-a shot of bourbon, a shot of espresso, a drizzle of vanilla and a swirl of milk chocolate
Adjuncts-chocolate, coffee, vanilla
IBU-maybe 40
ABV-11%; sipped like 13%+
Overall impressions-many fond memories of prior vintages, both draft in Oregon and large format bottles from Total Wine
Ymm, Beer rating-low cat 3 but nothing to be ashamed of as this was a wonderful sipper

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Sad Lexicon-Cigar City Brewing

Local for the around the world guy

Credit-trader from @TeacherTom; many thanks!!
Style-BBA flavored and Scovillized RIS
Format-500 ml bottle, divided over 2 nights; unshared :face_with_peeking_eye:
Stemware-mini snifters, for portion control, ya know (first night); second night was the sexy Funky Buddha tulip in photo
Appearance-rather dark brown; thin, tan head
Nose-resembled CBS
Mouthfeel-warming
Tastes-maple syrup, bourbon, 10K Scoville units, cocoa and vanilla
Adjuncts-vanilla, cacao nibs and Chile peppers (not named)
Barrels-“maple bourbon” not sure which came first but I know of no trees that yield bourbon when tapped
IBU-41 (Untappd)
ABV-11.9% (Untappd) but punched a higher weight
Overall impression-heat detracts slightly but still a great sipper
Ymm, Beer rating-low/mid cat 3; would be proud to share with family/friends

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Thee Wolfman-Cigar City

Local for the El Catador Club member

Credit-many thanks @TeacherTom for this trader/gift!!
Style-BBA flavored RIS
Format-500 ml bottle divided over 2 nights
Stemware-night 1 mini snifter; night 2 Funky Buddha tulip
Appearance-extremely dark brown with a modest tan head
Nose-bourbon filled dark chocolate covered cherries
Mouthfeel-smooooth
Tastes-bourbon, dark chocolate fudge, cherry jam, burnt caramel and wood
Adjuncts-chocolate and cherries
IBU-19
ABV-14% and felt ever sip of it
Overall impression-fantastic
Ymm, Beer rating-high cat 3

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3 True Outcomes-Cigar City Brewing

Local for the buying guy a few months ago

Credit-many humble thanks @TeacherTom fir this gem
Style-vanilla (?) brandy barrel aged flavored RIS
Format-500 ml bottled, solo, over 2 nights
Stemware-pictured
Appearance-magnificent dark brown; foamy tan topping
Nose-chocolate, vanilla and brandy
Mouthfeel-silky
Tastes-brandy, vanilla and dark chocolate
Adjuncts-toasted coconut (fooled me), cacao nibs and vanilla
Barrels-vanilla brandy (new to me)
IBU-26
ABV-12.5%
Overall impression-a delightful barrel change
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; bourbon barrels are “better” but this was a fascinating alternative and blend of flavors

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Delighted Devils (draft)-Southern Pines Brewing Company

From the damned spigot at the brewery!

Credit-treat from @Tripping.William because we were all “delighted devils” on Saturday; thanks!!!
Style-Belgian style tripel/golden ale
Format-freshly drafted
Stemware-snifter
Appearance-clean and gold with modest, offwhite Belgian lacing
Nose-orange, orange zest, spice and I swear, however inaccurate it may be, bourbon
Mouthfeel-alluring
Tastes-orange, orange zest, coriander, faint white pepper and again, I swear, bourbon
IBU-maybe
ABV-9.8% (I think)
Overall impression-a fine likeness, without image or licensing , of a Belgian tripel/golden ale, tasting even better with friends
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; shoulda bought the BBA version, too, but I got enough beer at home already