What beer are you drinking now? #672

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  1. creepinjeeper

    creepinjeeper Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2012 Missouri

    Not against your post or, the way you're representing Chicagoland, my friend!:slight_smile: Whoops!
    Forgot to tag you @MakeMineADoubleJack
     
    #41 creepinjeeper, Aug 23, 2014
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  2. cjgator3

    cjgator3 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2006 Florida

    Much love here for the Chicago area beer scene!
     
    #42 cjgator3, Aug 23, 2014
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  3. ChanChan

    ChanChan Maven (1,341) Dec 12, 2009 California

    I was able to have these last night after all...

    Black Butte XXIV (2012) and Abyss (2012).
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    I planned on doing a blind taste and asked my brother to pour these for us. As soon as he brought my glasses I knew which was the Abyss, it had a beautiful Mocha colored head (picture does not do justice here) that stuck around much longer than that of BB XXIV! It was not looking good for BB XXIV. The Abyss also had a better aroma. I could smell the Oak and a bit of the Bourbon in it. BBXXIV did not have much of an aroma, well, not as pronounced as that of the Abyss. When it came to taste, however, the Abyss tasted a bit oxidized it had a lot of great characters like, dark fruit, molasses, and an oak-y bourbon finish but the flavors were muted and muddled by the oxidation. BBXXIV started extremely smooth, both in taste and mouth-feel. I was able to discern every flavor advertised and more. I was really hoping the Abyss would become better as it warmed up but the flavors never developed further. On the other hand BBXXIV got better as it warmed up and was never behind on taste or mouth-feel. BBXXIV has aged beautifully and beat the Abyss (2012) unanimously!!
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    I am sad for Abyss but also excited because this years batch (XXVI) is still on the shelves. I cant wait to get a few to age!! I advise you all to do the same.

    Cheers!!
     
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  4. nodder

    nodder Savant (1,144) Aug 9, 2013 New York

    Lets Weiss it up!

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    Love this beer so much.
     
    #44 nodder, Aug 23, 2014
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  5. BalancingBrooms

    BalancingBrooms Pooh-Bah (2,894) Aug 22, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

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    A little early but thats ok :slight_smile:
     
    #45 BalancingBrooms, Aug 23, 2014
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  6. creepinjeeper

    creepinjeeper Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2012 Missouri

    Never too early to celebrate great beer!!!!!
     
    #46 creepinjeeper, Aug 23, 2014
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  7. Smakawhat

    Smakawhat Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,191) Mar 18, 2008 Maryland
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    #47 Smakawhat, Aug 23, 2014
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  8. VelvetExtract

    VelvetExtract Pooh-Bah (2,900) Jan 10, 2010 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah Trader

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    And so it begins.
     
    #48 VelvetExtract, Aug 23, 2014
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  9. halo3one

    halo3one Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2014 Georgia

    Blueberry Cobbler at Funky Buddha...

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    #49 halo3one, Aug 23, 2014
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  10. kevinlater

    kevinlater Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2013 Canada (ON)

    cheers BAs!

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    #50 kevinlater, Aug 23, 2014
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  11. Biggtriksta

    Biggtriksta Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2013 New York

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    21st Amendment Hop Crisis

    Poured an off-yellow color with a thick, frothy head. A slight grapefruit aroma to begin that grew a little stronger at the end. The taste is that of citrusy hops, and the 9.7% ABV is definitely present. You can't go wrong with an Imperial IPA though! 4/5
     
    #51 Biggtriksta, Aug 23, 2014
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  12. Knocksvil

    Knocksvil Initiate (0) May 17, 2013 California

    Enjoying a Bretta Weisse with you fine BAs in celebration of today! (Thanks @LeperJim)

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    My confession is that i am far to critical of myself and it just ends up holding me back.

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    Cheers BA!~
     
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  13. aleckpa

    aleckpa Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2010 North Carolina

    When I first started getting into craft beer about 4 years ago, I walked into the local beer shop and was looking for something different and new. The owner suggested and it's still one of my favorite beers. I don't drink it as often as I should. Cheers!
     
    #53 aleckpa, Aug 23, 2014
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  14. TillTheMedicineTakes

    TillTheMedicineTakes Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 Colorado

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    Bottle share with the crew. Good times.

    Pumpking
    Growler of Super Juice Solution from Trinity
    Nightmare on Brett
    Cascade - Bourbonic Plague 2011
    Mikkeller It's Alive Rhubarb
    Crooked Stave - Petite Sour with Hibiscus & Cinnamon
    Casey Saison batch #2
    Paradox Spirit of Skully #1
    New Glarus Oude Bruin
    3 Floyds Apocolypse Cow
    Perennial Sump
    Victory Wild Devil
    Trinity Swing Se Pliser
    Paradox Skully #14 Sour ale brewed with peaches aged in oak wine barrels
    Goose Island - Bourbon county barleywine 2013
     
    #54 TillTheMedicineTakes, Aug 23, 2014
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  15. MLaVioletteJr

    MLaVioletteJr Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2013 Massachusetts

    Got in a good morning run and cut the grass, now time for some day drinking. My first Loon.
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    Cheers
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    #55 MLaVioletteJr, Aug 23, 2014
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  16. mbeerdino21

    mbeerdino21 Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2013 New Jersey

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    Firestone Walker and bourbon barrels go together like PB&J. Simply amazing. For me this is twice (maybe thrice) as nice as weiss. To each his own. Lots of love people. Cheers!!
     
    #56 mbeerdino21, Aug 23, 2014
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  17. Smakawhat

    Smakawhat Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,191) Mar 18, 2008 Maryland
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    #57 Smakawhat, Aug 23, 2014
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  18. RPH2327

    RPH2327 Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Drinking Older Viscosity.



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    That's Buzz in the background with his @LeperJim glass.:grimacing::astonished::grinning::sunglasses::wink:

    Cheers!:slight_smile:
     
    #58 RPH2327, Aug 23, 2014
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  19. RonaldTheriot

    RonaldTheriot Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Aug 11, 2008 Louisiana
    Pooh-Bah

    Just a great, great beer!
     
    #59 RonaldTheriot, Aug 23, 2014
  20. bleakies

    bleakies Maven (1,355) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    Digging this new-to-me pils from Smuttynose while celebrating Seamus Coleman's goal just now. Everton 1, Arsenal 0.

    Vunderbar!

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    #60 bleakies, Aug 23, 2014
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