New Beer Sunday (week 491)

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  1. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
    In Memoriam Pooh-Bah Trader

    Mmmm, dig Soundgarden, but not so much that beer. Have tried it fresh, with a year, with 3 years, just don't get it. Must be me, I don't like almost any of Brooklyn's beer, even Blast which all I know love. Do love me some Black Chocolate Stout, though, mmmmmm.

    Nice, wish I could blast some Soundgarden out the Bosemonsters in LR but sadly cannot.

    Great to again be able to enjoy the best beer in the history of the Universe right here in America.

    Thanks for the kind words!

    And that thanks goes out to all.
     
    #61 cavedave, Jul 20, 2014
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  2. JMS1512

    JMS1512 Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2013 New Jersey

    Good evening, barons of BCS and countesses of KBS, I have an English offering for this week's NBS.

    Tonight's imbibification and subsequent judgery (no, I haven't started drinking already): Meantime's Cranberry Stout

    Visually it looks as though I just emptied my jeep's used oil into my snifter- a reddish black murk with a tan head. The head slowly dissipates and leaves small archipelagos of lace along the sides. It smells a bit sour, a bit medicinal, and a little roasty (not exactly what I'd call a pleasant conglomerate). Cranberries up front on the palate, matched with tiny bubbles. Almost no sense of the "stout" portion of the beer. Not very coating, either. Finish is a long and sour vinegar. At least it wasn't a wild ale, or a lambic. All cranberries, no stout. Pout-worthy. Somebody get me a Murphy's, STAT! Ok... that was uncalled for. I'd at least prefer a Fuller's. Let's hope the English-style barleywine is better, but that's a tale for another night in the near future.
     
    #62 JMS1512, Jul 21, 2014
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  3. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Still drinking this ish. Same amount as pictured left. Good God....I'll be ready for a nap after this....
     
    #63 BMBCLT, Jul 21, 2014
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  4. rorjets

    rorjets Pooh-Bah (2,601) Nov 20, 2012 Connecticut
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    This baby is on my radar - look forward to finding (and drinking) one soon!
     
    #64 rorjets, Jul 21, 2014
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  5. Mikecap

    Mikecap Pooh-Bah (2,098) May 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    New AmeriCAN Pale Ale Sunday!

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    Greetings NBS, another hot and humid weekend here in Louisiana, but I'm still enjoying brews out on my balcony :sunglasses:. I move from this state a week from Tuesday, so I'm trying to load up on local offerings before I depart. Met up with a good friend for lunch today and he threw this my way (thanks again Evan!) Today's pale ale from Great Raft is solid. Nice and crisp, with floral hop bitterness. The taste beats the nose but overall this is a winner. I'm really getting into pale ales these days, as I find them much better than these "session IPAs" popping up everywhere.

    Full review here: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/33324/107321/?ba=Mikecap

    Cheers all!
     
    #65 Mikecap, Jul 21, 2014
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  6. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    *in Beavis voice* Hnn Hnn that was cool.
     
    #66 cavedave, Jul 21, 2014
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  7. ZachKelly

    ZachKelly Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2012 Virginia

    Couldn't resist one more. Double Trouble.

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    Can't say I love it. Better than Devil Dancer. Pretty well balanced, kind of an off flavor comes in at the finish though. Now, time to switch to water so I can get up at 3 for work.
     
    #67 ZachKelly, Jul 21, 2014
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  8. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
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    I know you're right but . . . "Merica
     
    #68 utopiajane, Jul 21, 2014
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  9. Modernrickk

    Modernrickk Pooh-Bah (1,853) Oct 3, 2013 California
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    Hola! Fellow NBSers

    Picture perfect day out here in South Central LA. The wind is kickin right now bringin in all sorts of smoky BBQ aromas from all directions - everyone grills out here on Sunday.
    I'm helping the mrs pack her bags for her business trip up to the Bay Area this week. I'm stoked for her but I'm also stoked for myself as I already have a busy schedule for next week, where I will be visiting a bunch of people I don't normally get to visit.

    This week I have: Fuller's ESB and Lagunitas Lil Sumpin' Extra
    First off the extra special. I've always been hella interested in how pints are carefully measured in England
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    3.96/5 rDev -2.9%
    look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
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    This can't possibly be a Queens pint huh? It's over the line and the bottle is empty :astonished:
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    Back for more!
    Back for more!

    Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Extra. Just now starting to make it's rounds out here in LA . Worth the wait! It's hop heaven

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    4.33/5 rDev +2.6%
    look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/220/52077/?ba=Modernrickk

    The Angels won their game in walk off fashion so I'm sitting out back in my usual spot by the furnace waiting for the Dodgers game. I have a good stogie and this months beer paper .
    Check out this for a headline ...
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    Have a good evening y'all- can't wait till this weeks episode of Ray Donovan
     
    #69 Modernrickk, Jul 21, 2014
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  10. Phocion

    Phocion Maven (1,455) Aug 5, 2005 Minnesota

    I'm sad I only got a single of this. Perfectly balanced Helles and it went down way too smooth on the first truly hot day of this Minnesota summer.

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    #70 Phocion, Jul 21, 2014
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  11. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    I'm glad you liked it Maria! Me, not so much. Hey different Strokes for Different Brains!
     
    #71 Shroud0fdoom, Jul 21, 2014
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  12. thomda11

    thomda11 Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2014 California

    Went up to Alpine today for the first time and tasted four new beers. Nelson, Duet, Pure Hoppiness and Captain Stout.
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    All four were delicious, though I'd rank them as such:

    1. Pure Hoppiness
    2. Nelson
    3. Captain Stout
    4. Duet

    Left with a bomber of Pure Hoppiness. Oh, and the food at the pub is phenomenal.
     
    #72 thomda11, Jul 21, 2014
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  13. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
    In Memoriam Pooh-Bah Trader

    Don't forget to ask for a free glass at the bottle store when you buy your beer. I have gotten one more times than I have not. Two of my nicest glasses were gotten free.
     
    #73 cavedave, Jul 21, 2014
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  14. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    Hi Welcome to NBS.

    What was it that made those beers delicious? Do you recommend them? Anything you didn't like? What was your favorite thing about the Alpine beers and brewery?

    We tell a little about ourselves and the new beers we try here, and always look for new members to share. Cheers!
     
    #74 cavedave, Jul 21, 2014
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  15. zeff80

    zeff80 Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,425) Feb 6, 2006 Missouri
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    It's fantastic.
     
    #75 zeff80, Jul 21, 2014
  16. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Next up (OK technically it was my second beer of the day, but my first new beer, but then I entered the beer I had at a different bar before... , ahhh screw it) is a pleasant Maibock from a brewery that only kegs their brews, and doesn't have a pub, yet is one of the largest breweries in the Evergreen state:


    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/4378/129793/?ba=beertunes

    "I got a girl, she lives on the hill, she won't do it, but her Momma will!":


     
    #76 BBThunderbolt, Jul 21, 2014
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  17. woemad

    woemad Grand Pooh-Bah (5,601) Jun 8, 2003 Washington
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    LOL.
    The owner of my favorite local (Jones Radiator) also owns a creamery that specializes in unusual ice creams. He has a flavor called "'Merica" that is white (cotton candy flavored) ice cream with red and blue nerds candy scattered about in sufficient numbers to give it all a "patriotic" look. Pretty similar in terms of gluttinous happiness involved.
     
    #77 woemad, Jul 21, 2014
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  18. HoppySeb

    HoppySeb Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2014 Washington

    Hello NBS’ers,
    Beautiful week weather-wise in the Puget Sound area. It’s been overcast and a bit rainy overnight and today – but we still manage to enjoy some grilled wursts and are now chilling watching Netflix. Also experiencing a bit of sports withdrawals with the NBA and the World Cup being over but really stoked about the NFL season starting soon.

    Green Flash - Double Stout
    Appearance is a beautiful jet black. Upon pouring, a foamy cappuccino-like foam is formed atop the glass. The foam eventually recedes into a thin, almost transparent layer covering the entirety of the surface and ultimately settling into a ring around the glass which accompanies you as you finish the beer.

    The nose at first instance is that of chocolate milk. Coffee aroma closely follows and there are traces of dark fruit and molasses. Its taste has a sweet start with notes of chocolate and very faint vanilla. The finish is bitter, pleasantly so – a bitter finish you would expect from espresso.

    Its mouthfeel is thick and chewy, quite appropriate to fully appreciate the spectrum of flavors in this beer.

    Overall, a quite solid Imperial Stout – I would definitely seek again and enjoy it on a regular basis.

    Overall: 4.23 / +3.2%

    Cheers BA!


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    #78 HoppySeb, Jul 21, 2014
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  19. CHADMC3

    CHADMC3 Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2005 Connecticut

    New IPA Sunday

    Welcome back Dave and greetings NBS,

    Looks like another fine day of new beer sampling. More nice weather in Southern, CT for the most part this weekend. A good combo of family QT and chores.

    Yesterday we took the kids to Springfield, MA to see the Dr. Śuess memorial gardens and a planetarium. It also gave me the chance to grab some out of market beers which unfortunately included this disappointment.

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/231/3545/?ba=CHADMC3

    Just not much good I can say about this beer.

    A happy and productive work week to all.

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    #79 CHADMC3, Jul 21, 2014
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  20. richj1970

    richj1970 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,687) Oct 26, 2012 Alabama
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    Busy weekend, and now settling down for a little grilling and a new beer.

    Threw some filets, hot sausages, and zucchini from the garden on the grill.

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    Today's new beer is one from a local brewery - Blue Pants. This is the latest in their Big and Tall series - an English Style Barleywine aged in charred oak barrels. Some really nice flavors going on. Lots of black cherry and currants especially as it warmed. A bit too hot and under carbonated for my tastes, but otherwise really well done.

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    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/23966/129803/?ba=richj1970
     
    #80 richj1970, Jul 21, 2014
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