Anything and everything BEER

[DamshaBua 48]

Ok so I had a very smooth IPA called Einstein's Little Favorite. Brewed with orange and vanilla and it was delicious.

 

I like the packaging of the beer and your presentation (nice glass/pour). I am not familiar with the beer but I will look for it.

[soulpatch 149]

Who do y’all think has the best barrel aged program? I am going to go with Firestone Walker, I just enjoyed a 2019 sucaba last night. They kill it and honestly have some of the most accessible ba beers. Love to here everyone’s thoughts as this style is easily my favorite.

 

I'm in the Midwest, so FW is not an option for me (but, I'd be happy to run some swaps on you if you're ever looking for something that's not distributed beyond the MW).

 

The big names in my neck of the woods are Founders and Bell's. Founder's definitely puts out some quality BA's but it seems like they've lost a little of their mojo, recently, IMHO. Transient can be a bit hit or miss (and doesn't distribute) but they put up some great stuff.

That being said, they best I've had is probably Avery out of Boulder. Lots of variety, pretty good consistency and huge ABV's.

[Jim2Dokes 3]

I'm in the Midwest, so FW is not an option for me (but, I'd be happy to run some swaps on you if you're ever looking for something that's not distributed beyond the MW).

 

The big names in my neck of the woods are Founders and Bell's. Founder's definitely puts out some quality BA's but it seems like they've lost a little of their mojo, recently, IMHO. Transient can be a bit hit or miss (and doesn't distribute) but they put up some great stuff.

That being said, they best I've had is probably Avery out of Boulder. Lots of variety, pretty good consistency and huge ABV's.

 

FW actually distributes to Il and Indiana. I agree about founders, but if you haven’t tried their new KBS with mackinaw fudge you should. Avery is great too yep.

[soulpatch 149]

FW actually distributes to Il and Indiana. I agree about founders, but if you haven’t tried their new KBS with mackinaw fudge you should. Avery is great too yep.

 

Yeah, I've got KBS Fudge downstairs and it's solid. Thanks for the tip on FW, I'll see if family in IN can nab some for me.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/city-built-brewing-company-to-release-fibonacci-inspired-stout-series/ that I mentioned on a previous post. You can only get it around here but it is something special. Next one in the series is the 21-hour which promises to be a monster. The 13 was the first PB stout that I've gone back to and it was really great.

Looking forward to them dropping a BA version at some point in the future, though I'm not sure you can get a beer to hold up much past 20% ABV.

[NYGoldenDomer 2,046]

What’s the dipa you got?

I was mistaken, its actually a tipa.

I like the packaging of the beer and your presentation (nice glass/pour). I am not familiar with the beer but I will look for it.

Thank you.

[Jim2Dokes 3]

Opening up that 2020 bourbon county to celebrate the win!

[NYGoldenDomer 2,046]

What’s the dipa you got?

 

I was mistaken, its actually a tipa.

 

This ended up being very smooth for a TIPA. Very good beer.

[Jim2Dokes 3]

This ended up being very smooth for a TIPA. Very good beer.

 

Looks very good. I have not had that one. Enjoying some classic Belgian XMAs beers tonight for the loss, was going to crack something special. The N’ice Choufee and St Bernadus XMas ale will do however, love those Belgians!

[Jim2Dokes 3]

What’s the big game day beer this week?

[soulpatch 149]

What’s the big game day beer this week?

 

Cafe Deth Star

Transient Kentuckly

Goose Island BCBS Special #4

New Holland Triple Mash 2020

 

Four BA Imperial Stouts for an old-timer was way beyond my punching weight. So, I got to deal with two hangovers on the 2nd.

 

But, it sure was tasty.

[Jim2Dokes 3]

Cafe Deth Star

Transient Kentuckly

Goose Island BCBS Special #4

New Holland Triple Mash 2020

 

Four BA Imperial Stouts for an old-timer was way beyond my punching weight. So, I got to deal with two hangovers on the 2nd.

 

But, it sure was tasty.

 

Woah! Respect my brother. Great sounding lineup and yes I respect you handling that hangover. I ended having a 10.5 other half ipa something and 2019 BCS.

[NYGoldenDomer 2,046]

Jim2Dokes said:

Woah! Respect my brother. Great sounding lineup and yes I respect you handling that hangover. I ended having a 10.5 other half ipa something and 2019 BCS.

Those Other Half Imperial TIPAs pack a punch.

Edited April 25, 2021 by NYGoldenDomer

[Jim2Dokes 3]

Those Other Half Imperial TIPAs pack a punch.

 

Indeed, and dangerous due to being so balanced. At times, the imperial or triple IPAs can have too much sweet malt flavor, this one did not. I drank it like a 7% versus slow sipping lol.

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,716]

Agreed. A cold beer is great once in a while!

[Rocketsan 771]

On 4/10/2021 at 2:35 PM, FaithInIrishForever said:

Agreed. A cold beer is great once in a while!

How does alcohol sit with you, Brian?

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,716]

40 minutes ago, Rocketsan said:

How does alcohol sit with you, Brian?

Not well, but I will have one occasionally.

[NYGoldenDomer 2,046]

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