What beer are you drinking now? #3370

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  1. Ocalafox

    Ocalafox Grand Pooh-Bah (4,505) May 17, 2016 Florida
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    Ghost in the Machine as we prep a couple tacos. I haven't had the DDH version of this beer but the basic one is outstanding.
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    I find this song and performance totally mind blowing........
     
    #81 Ocalafox, Jan 12, 2022
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  2. defunksta

    defunksta Grand Pooh-Bah (4,164) Jan 18, 2019 Wisconsin
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    School of Brett: Bruxellensis from Lake Effect Brewing. Chicago, IL

    Appearance: Pours a slightly hazy, pale, dark yellow color with a strong white head. SRM of 6-7. (4.00)

    Aroma: Strong aromas upfront of fruit and brettanomyces funk. The fruit wins out for aromas of citrus and apple. Leans sweet. The funk is rather mild. (3.75)

    Flavor: Strong flavors upfront of brett funk, much stronger than the nose. This is followed by a tart fruit bite. Flavors of lemon citrus, orange, and some sour lime and pear notes follow and the sweet fruit cleans off the brett funk. (3.75)

    Feel: Body is medium to heavier than expected. Strong carbonation. Finish is strong, slightly creamy, and rather heavy. (3.75)

    Overall: A pretty good brett beer. Nice showing of the Bruxellensis. It has flavors of lemon citrus, pear, and apple. Mild Brett yeast funk flavor, but present. Not overpowering in any dimension and drinks fairly balanced compared to some of the other yeast strains. Enjoyed this one. (Final Rating: 3.82)
     
    #82 defunksta, Jan 12, 2022
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  3. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I'm late, but glad to have you back brother.
    I enjoy your military time stuff
     
    #83 Resistance88, Jan 12, 2022
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  4. Chickenhawk9932

    Chickenhawk9932 Pooh-Bah (2,855) Jul 19, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    Dirty Bastard
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    #84 Chickenhawk9932, Jan 12, 2022
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  5. JayORear

    JayORear Grand Pooh-Bah (3,058) Feb 22, 2012 California
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    LOVE that beer, Larry!
     
    #85 JayORear, Jan 12, 2022
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  6. vabeerguy

    vabeerguy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,245) Sep 21, 2015 Virginia
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    One of my favorite “off the shelf” IPAs. Only one left in the six pack.
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    #86 vabeerguy, Jan 12, 2022
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  7. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Nice! I might have to pick one up to try it when I visit in March. That used to be a staple growing up there.
     
    #87 Beersnake, Jan 12, 2022
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  8. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    Feeling better, but still have COVID. Hoping this helps.

    Monkish Dial The Seven Digits:
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    Club Raul:
     
    #88 RaulMondesi, Jan 12, 2022
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  9. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    Sweetwater Brewing Co. -- 420 Extra Pale Ale
    American pale ale
    5.7% ABV; pouring temperature: 44 °F; canning data: 03/31/22

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    4.04/5 rDev +10.7%
    look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

    Revisited January 11th, 2022

    Clear, golden body with tight, slow-rising carbonation; thick head, white and mountainous in appearance. Excellent smell; spicy hop aroma riding atop a mild malty nose; pine resin and blue spruce. Light malt base carries a moderately spicy and slight citrus-like hop flavor; light esters; mild bitterness. Medium body; gently coarse on the palate; light sweetness upfront with a light dryness at the finish.

    This one is a world of difference a fresher version makes with this beer. A fine, balanced American pale ale with nuanced complexity.

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    Original March 12th, 2016 ratings, score, and review:

    3.75 3.5 3.75 3.75 3.75 (3.69 overall)

    Bottle label info: BEST IF ENJOYED BY 11/01/15 - I'm a little late on this one...

    Golden hued body, somewhat cloudy, with a thick, sticky, white head. Sweet, funky, grassy aroma; a twinge of citrus. Sweet and juicy flavors; orange; balanced bitterness. Medium-heavy body; wet and juicy with an edge of dryness at the finish.

    For being enjoyed almost 4 1/2 months past the brewer's best-by date, this is still a highly enjoyable, hoppy ale. It delivers a mouthwatering juiciness with touches of orange flavoring with a deft touch of hop bitterness to round things out. I'll definitely re-evaluate this one if I come across a fresher sample.

     
    #89 beergoot, Jan 12, 2022
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  10. HorseheadsHophead

    HorseheadsHophead Grand Pooh-Bah (3,732) Sep 15, 2014 Colorado
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    Breaking in the new Duvel glass! About to head to a show.

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    That beer is so good. Super underrated, imo.
     
    #90 HorseheadsHophead, Jan 12, 2022
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  11. superspak

    superspak Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,927) May 5, 2010 North Carolina
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    Had a good Tuesday. I was busy all day and had 2 meetings. We moved the old TV to the bedroom and watched MST3K Gamera after work. One of the best ones I've seen for the show. I am still sore from upper body day yesterday so I will go to the gym tomorrow. Definitely going to mtb in the spring. To answer the south park question from @Argail last night, the best character is always going to be Randy Marsh. :grin:

    The final roast last night from the instant pot was delicious but might have been even better in the slow cooker. Julia was loving it, she is cooking tortellini tonight.
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    Wicked Weed Pernicious. Looks like I reviewed it in 2016. Wow it was May 31 21 can and it tastes amazing. Like stone ipa but with a bit more tropical. Super dank and dry. Resinous but not astringent. I think this is a go to ipa for me now. I can get it anywhere.
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    #91 superspak, Jan 12, 2022
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  12. Monkeyknife

    Monkeyknife Grand Pooh-Bah (5,873) Jan 8, 2007 Missouri
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    Florida Man ~ Cigar City
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    Miami ~ Will Smith
     
    #92 Monkeyknife, Jan 12, 2022
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  13. mickyge

    mickyge Grand Pooh-Bah (4,232) Nov 1, 2014 Massachusetts
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    Howdy BAs
    Nice opening today from @ChicagoJ , 2 short sentences that says it all. Cheers
    Glow from Magnanimous [​IMG]
    Pretty tasty and creamy smooth pale ale, drinks a bit like a pineapple smoothie. It has a wheat feel and a hint of bubble gum.

    May as well keep it all Tampa tonight


     
    #93 mickyge, Jan 12, 2022
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  14. vabeerguy

    vabeerguy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,245) Sep 21, 2015 Virginia
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    Have another one of these Mike. Ok but you do know, voice in my head, that the six pack is now gone?
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    #94 vabeerguy, Jan 12, 2022
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  15. HorseheadsHophead

    HorseheadsHophead Grand Pooh-Bah (3,732) Sep 15, 2014 Colorado
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    I really like this beer and everything I've had from Sweetwater! Reviews of this beer seem to largely skew towards "meh" but I thought it was a perfectly fine and enjoyable pale ale. I think it's almost on par with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, in my personal opinion!
     
    #95 HorseheadsHophead, Jan 12, 2022
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  16. vabeerguy

    vabeerguy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,245) Sep 21, 2015 Virginia
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    I hope you are feeling better. Seems everyone is getting Covid.
     
    #96 vabeerguy, Jan 12, 2022
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  17. puck1225

    puck1225 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,585) Dec 22, 2013 Texas
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    Delirium Noël Belgian strong dark - still want to feel merry!
     
    #97 puck1225, Jan 12, 2022
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  18. HoppingMadMonk

    HoppingMadMonk Grand Pooh-Bah (5,208) Mar 3, 2017 New Jersey
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    I always thought she had a regal look about her
     
    #98 HoppingMadMonk, Jan 12, 2022
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  19. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    Alpha Assault with chicken enchiladas. Cheers!

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    #99 Blogjackets, Jan 12, 2022
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  20. vabeerguy

    vabeerguy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,245) Sep 21, 2015 Virginia
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    I love that food! Looks too good.

    I was lucky to get some venison sausage last week. That with cheese made my day.
     
    #100 vabeerguy, Jan 12, 2022
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