Other Half (July 2018)

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  1. afroskully

    afroskully Savant (1,118) Aug 24, 2016 New York
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    #101 afroskully, Jul 3, 2018
  2. SpinSamzo

    SpinSamzo Maven (1,276) Mar 11, 2017 New York
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    You're all welcome, they read my post
     
    #102 SpinSamzo, Jul 3, 2018
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  3. Dino_like_dinosaur

    Dino_like_dinosaur Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2017 New York

    Not a fan of CS 2. It shares very little in similarity with the past two batches and for me, a little boozy with a strong but subtle prickly pear presence trying to cover it up. Not even worth a 4 pack unfortunately what a shame
     
    #103 Dino_like_dinosaur, Jul 4, 2018
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  4. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    I'm not quite as disappointed, but CS 2 isn't the light punch of tasty juice that the last batches have been. For batch 1 I went back the same day after having one at home. I don't think I'll be doing the same with this.

    With that said, it wouldn't surprise me if the flavor was a bit more melded and tasty in 2 weeks.
     
    #104 algebeeric_topology, Jul 4, 2018
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  5. jerseytiger

    jerseytiger Initiate (0) May 8, 2016 New Jersey

    To each their own I suppose. I don't think its boozy at all, and the prickly pear is very strong, not subtle at all IMO.
     
    #105 jerseytiger, Jul 4, 2018
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  6. Xeal

    Xeal Zealot (603) Mar 5, 2016 New York
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    I know Great Nation left some Double Stack sixtels. Where they're going, I'm not sure...
     
    #106 Xeal, Jul 4, 2018
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  7. Brian_Lynch

    Brian_Lynch Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 New York

    CS2- Maybe it was all that abv talk, but yeah it's a bit boozy on the end. Like, that framework doesnt support 8.5 or something....still very good.
    Im confident it will improve with 2-3 weeks on it, meld as you mentioned.
     
    #107 Brian_Lynch, Jul 4, 2018
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  8. Dino_like_dinosaur

    Dino_like_dinosaur Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2017 New York

    Citra Galaxy tho. Wow.
     
    #108 Dino_like_dinosaur, Jul 4, 2018
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  9. crowlcrowlcrowl

    crowlcrowlcrowl Savant (1,020) Jun 13, 2014 New York
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    It’s drinking incredible. Space Hallucinations has really come into its own as well.
     
    #109 crowlcrowlcrowl, Jul 4, 2018
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  10. b-mc-g

    b-mc-g Zealot (569) Mar 12, 2014 Maryland

    Seems to be getting no love on the ratings, not that it matters, but Phantasms is really enjoyable. It’s kind of a throwback to the OH beers that were happy to go danker or earthier in profile. Nice change of pace from the typical juiciness.
     
    #110 b-mc-g, Jul 4, 2018
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  11. SpinSamzo

    SpinSamzo Maven (1,276) Mar 11, 2017 New York
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    What can I expect from a "coffee infused IPA" because I've never heard of that before.
     
    #111 SpinSamzo, Jul 4, 2018
  12. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    Expect less of an IPA is my experience. La Cumbre out in New Mexico made one I loved back in the day and I love Carton’s SS Yirgacheffe, but they definitely diverge from what you normally expect in an IPA. The right coffee can really shine and I often find a sweet, nutty flavor.
     
    #112 ONovoMexicano, Jul 4, 2018
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  13. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    By the way, hoping people ignore this one. I want some cans but don’t have any intention of braving the chaos.
     
    #113 ONovoMexicano, Jul 4, 2018
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  14. PapasDelicateCondition

    PapasDelicateCondition Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2016 New York

    Finback did one and it sucked ("Procrastination"). But because this is Great Notion, I'd expect it to taste like chemicals.
     
    #114 PapasDelicateCondition, Jul 4, 2018
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  15. Mrstiffington

    Mrstiffington Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2018 New Jersey

    An ipa that also has a coffee taste. Best one I ever had was dayman from Stone a few years ago but they’re strangely tasty if you like both IPAs and coffee.
     
    #115 Mrstiffington, Jul 4, 2018
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  16. Mrstiffington

    Mrstiffington Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2018 New Jersey

    Most of these beers seem super expensive and not particularly tasty, which is too bad, because I haven’t been able to hit OH in ages and this would be my first open Saturday. Oh well, many more to come I guess.
     
    #116 Mrstiffington, Jul 4, 2018
  17. SpinSamzo

    SpinSamzo Maven (1,276) Mar 11, 2017 New York
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    I love my IPAs hazy and my coffee black, but a coffee IPA sounds...bad.
     
    #117 SpinSamzo, Jul 4, 2018
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  18. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 6, 2014 New York
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    Was gonna post this. Dayman is still the king as far as I’m concerned. I had one from Ithaca too, can’t remember the name that was really good too. (Java Power)
     
    #118 guinness77, Jul 4, 2018
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  19. SpinSamzo

    SpinSamzo Maven (1,276) Mar 11, 2017 New York
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    Weird that I like my IPAs with lactose and my coffee without ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
     
    #119 SpinSamzo, Jul 4, 2018
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  20. Mrstiffington

    Mrstiffington Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2018 New Jersey

    Oh it definitely can be...
     
    #120 Mrstiffington, Jul 4, 2018
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