What beer are you drinking now? #317

Ahhh, last night shift for a while. After 15 hours I deserve a tasty beverage. Too bad it's my last of these. Have a great day everyone!

 

This is the first American craft pilsner that I get to try and I've been looking forward to trying it. Upon tasting it I'm struck by a sense of familiarity, it reminds me of another beer and the beer it reminds me of is Boston Lager. Both the malts and the hops taste similar. It just so happens that this was part of a variety pack which included Boston Lager so I will make sure to compare the two. Boston Beer Company describe this beer as a Bohemian pilsner as opposed to a German pilsner, which makes sense. It's more malty sweet rather than dry, or bready and dry, the way German pilsners tend to be. It doesn't have any diacetyl notes that I can tell though, something which I get in some Czech pilsners (although not all, Budvar to me is about as clean of a pilsner as they come). I guess it makes sense as an American craft beer take on the pilsner style(s), but to me it fails to deliver the taste notes that I want in a pilsner.

 

Having had both beers side by side it's clear that Boston Lager is slightly sweeter and less bitter than Noble Pils and has a slightly heavier body, whilst Noble Pils has citrusy notes that Boston Lager lacks. As a a whole however the two beers share alot of characteristics, to a degree which I wouldn't expect from beers of such distinct styles, even if they are both from the same brewery.

 

I got this from a co-worker on Saturday. It was worth all the hype.

 

Nice one! Now, now that's a proper start to the day!

 

Last night's stout tasting. Mexican Cake, 2008 Kate the Great, 2012, The Abyss, 2013 Parabola, Melange 3, and 2011 Black Tuesday.

 

Happy Labor day everyone! This one is delicious. Definitely a good start to the day(a bit strong though).

 

Was there a concensus favorite?

 

Kate wAs the overall favorite. I've now had the 08, 11, and 12 and 08 with 5 years on it was beautiful. A lot like The Abyss. I loved Black Tuesday.

 

Drinking this...


While winding down the summer listening to this...

 

It's dark and rainy today, but a day off is a day off. Have a fun and safe Labor Day all.

 

Nothing shouts Happy Labor Day more to me than a big beer from Chicago. Hope everyone enjoys theirs!

 

Happy Labor Day! Cheers BAs! Thanks to Jomega80 (Joe) for a great trade and these awesome extras!

 

Happy Labor Day!

Trying something new:

John Henry West Indies Pale Ale (though it surely ain't pale!)
...Aged on Dark Rum Oak Spirals

Listening to one of the hardest working bands in the industry...


Cheers all!

 

Enjoying this while cooking breakfast. Cheers All.

 

2nd of two fantasy drafts this year, first time for the coconut ipa. love having the 10th pick, the beer is just okay though!

 

The heatwave that started last Sunday is over! It's 64 right now and this is wonderful!

 

Give Double Agent a try and see what you think.