What beer are you drinking now? #749

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  1. BEERMILER12

    BEERMILER12 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,725) Sep 11, 2010 Maine
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  2. Possumjenkins99

    Possumjenkins99 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2013 Ohio

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  3. Nick_V

    Nick_V Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2013 Wisconsin

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  4. impending

    impending Pooh-Bah (2,695) Mar 12, 2010 California
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    Damnation - Russian River
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    me a long time ago after a tough night
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    saturday cheers
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  5. lucasj82

    lucasj82 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Indiana

    Tonight's line-up for "Crafty Poker". I figured it bee easier to take a couple group picks now instead of in between hands of Hold'em.

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  6. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    Busy Saturday already, it seems! I'm taking this afternoon to try out a couple of experiments on aging. First up: Founders Backwoods Bastard.

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    2014 on the left, 2013 on the right. Damn, if one of those backwoods bastards is creepy, seeing a small gang of them coming for you is definitely scary!

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    2014 left, 2013 right.

    The 2014 has a more pleasant smell. There's more bourbon, more fruity maltiness. The 2013 has a bit of an aspirin thing going on, and everything else is subdued (by comparison).

    In the mouth, the 2014 is a little hot, with a fairly strong bourbon presence on the finish. Dark fruit and chocolate. Yum. The 2013 is definitely more subdued, although the bourbon finish has a way of growing hot as it settles down in your chest. Plenty of fruit flavors and chocolate are still present, with only the slightest hint of a stale aspirin or metallic flavor suggested by the aroma.

    Both taste plenty much like a Scotch ale, and both have noticeable bourbon. The 2014 is hotter, and a little bit sweeter; more of a kick in the teeth (I'm assuming the hop presence has a part to play there, at 50 IBUs). The overall flavor profile is about the same, with the 2013 being smoother, but imperfectly aged. I think I prefer the fresh version, but it might be at its best with a few months on it.

    I'm wondering if my basement is imperfect for aging conditions; I don't like that hint of aspirin in an aged beer. I'll see if that is replicated with tonight's experiment. :wink:

    Cheers!

     
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  7. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
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    Fantastic! :sunglasses:
     
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  8. egrace84

    egrace84 Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2012 Illinois

    Enjoying a Fantasy Factory at K4 before heading to the O'so Anny party. Have a great weekend BA.
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  9. StoutIrish

    StoutIrish Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2012 Indiana

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  10. TooGood

    TooGood Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2014 Minnesota

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    Mowed the lawn for the final time of the year, raked the leaves, and cleaned the garage. Time for a beer and some football. First time with this one, very unique taste. Cheers all!
     
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  11. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    Had a nice share last night. Very nice fellow brought all five years of parabola.

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  12. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
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    Anchorage/Mikkeller Invasion Ipa.
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  13. lordofthewiens

    lordofthewiens Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,225) Sep 17, 2005 New Mexico
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    A little "13 Old Rasputin at York River Landing.
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    Then a stop at SoMe for this nice IPA, Hyperdrive.
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  14. BlueRogue

    BlueRogue Initiate (0) May 1, 2011 Maine

    Is that a cat wearing a moose costume on the label? That is beyond awesome!
     
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  15. BlueRogue

    BlueRogue Initiate (0) May 1, 2011 Maine

    Hardywood Farmhouse Pumpkin thanks to @skinsfan

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  16. GaToWyo

    GaToWyo Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2013 Colorado

    Prairie Bomb!
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    How 'bout some Black Crowes covering the Velvet Underground? Good? Good.
     
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  17. Boca-X

    Boca-X Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2014 Missouri

    Someone is going to have a headache in the morning...:wink:
     
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  18. Boca-X

    Boca-X Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2014 Missouri

    Very nice pic! Cheers!
     
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  19. MattSweatshirt

    MattSweatshirt Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2011 Texas

    Sure is. I enjoy the art and the beer. Total package!
     
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  20. EnthusedAboutBeer

    EnthusedAboutBeer Pooh-Bah (1,889) May 13, 2013 New Jersey
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    Lunchtime with some slyfox O fest
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