Long Trail Triple Bag + Dogfish 120?

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  1. Ultrarunner2018

    Ultrarunner2018 Aspirant (239) Aug 3, 2018 New Jersey

    I got my hands on a 4-pack of LT Triple Bag while up in Rutland.
    I also have 2 bottles of DF 120 in my fridge.
    Since both of these beers are high ABV, and have an incredibly complex flavor - which I consider somewhat similar - I'm curious to know if anyone has ever mixed these two great brews.

    I can try a small amount of mix, but of course, once both bottles are opened, I will have to drink both - no one to share with. Too bad for the other person missing out :slight_smile:

    Your thoughts?
    Ultrarunner
     
    #1 Ultrarunner2018, Dec 15, 2024
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  2. MrOH

    MrOH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,995) Jul 5, 2010 Virginia
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    Have you tried both on their own? What do you expect to gain from combining them?
     
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  3. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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  4. zotzot

    zotzot Grand Pooh-Bah (5,352) Feb 22, 2015 Vermont
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    I’m not sure I would combine them.
    Both are very good on their own. I think combining them would in a weird mess.
    The last time I got my hands on DF 120 I had to visit the brewery and I never see triple bag though I live in Vermont.
     
    #4 zotzot, Dec 15, 2024
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  5. Ultrarunner2018

    Ultrarunner2018 Aspirant (239) Aug 3, 2018 New Jersey

    OK. Sounds good. I was just curious, because while staying at the Inn at Long Trail in Killington VT, I had several "Vermont Half' which are 1/2 Long Trail Ale, and 1/2 Guinness Draught (on the top). The Guinness has such a smooth head due to its nitro rather than CO2. Much less 'potent' than the DF 90 or 120, or the LT Triple Bag, but really good.

    I found the 4-pack of Triple Bag at Terrill st Discount Beverage in Rutland.
     
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  6. MadMadMike

    MadMadMike Grand Pooh-Bah (3,555) Dec 11, 2020 France
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    Don’t hesitate. No rules.
    Do it and tell us what you think,,.
    (120 & World Wide Stout is excellent, btw.,)
     
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  7. Ultrarunner2018

    Ultrarunner2018 Aspirant (239) Aug 3, 2018 New Jersey

    I'll try it on New Year's Eve.
    I'll start with a 'short' pour of each into my stein. If I like, then I'll pour the full 12oz of each.
    Those two brews are going to get me drunk pretty quickly, but I'm staying home this year, so not a problem.
     
    #7 Ultrarunner2018, Dec 16, 2024
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  8. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
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  9. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I dunno, you went through so much trouble to get the 120, not sure I'd risk it.
     
    #9 BBThunderbolt, Dec 17, 2024
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  10. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    This is when we tell OP DFH will be releasing 'fresh' 120 in 2025. Go crazy!

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  11. thebeers

    thebeers Grand Pooh-Bah (5,837) Sep 10, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    I recommend writing a review for each of the originals. I find reviewing beers forces me to pay attention to what exactly I like and don’t like about an individual beer, and to find ways to describe what I’m experiencing.

    You could do that side-by-side with half or 2/3 of a bottle each, and then cuvée the remains and describe what that’s like.

    Pro tip: 50/50 blends aren’t always the best ratio. Taste the stuff individually and make an educated guess about what balance you’d prefer.
     
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