What beer are you drinking now? #803

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  1. tillmac62

    tillmac62 Pooh-Bah (2,859) Oct 2, 2013 South Carolina
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    Just finished my FBS 2013 / 2014 Side by Side

    9/13 vs. 9/14.
    Approximately 80% loss of head volume. Approximately 55% loss in retention time. Very severe loss in lacing.
    The nose is much more intense in the 2013, especially in regards to alcohol notes. This is surprising, I would have expected the 2014 to be more intense. It suggests that aging produces enhanced aroma from chemical decay.
    The body is heavier in the 2014 and has much more texture. The 2013 is heavy medium and smooth, the 2014 is full and creamy. Oddly, as they warm to room temperature (66 degrees), the 2013 almost becomes as viscous.
    The 2013 flavor profile is more blended, less intense, less complex and has a flavor of being "off" a slight bit. The 2014 is rich with quite discernible coffee and chocolate aspects. Carbonation levels are identical. The 2013 has no distinct roast notes.
    My conclusions, it's better at 4 months of age rather than at 15 months.

    Sometimes, you never know what aging a great beer can do...

     
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  2. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    Well, looks like #803 got nuked.....so, a bit of the hair of the dog-

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    This gift pack of Duvel have been ABSOLUTE gushers!!! Best by 01/16, anybody else have issues with these?
     
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  3. beerjerk666

    beerjerk666 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,155) Aug 22, 2010 Florida
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    What happened to WBAYDN#803? I know the other one that was started too early was combined with #802, but we went right to #804?
     
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  4. brywhite

    brywhite Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2009 California

    Hair of the Cobra down here! 18.9% ABV? Happy New Year!
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  5. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    #803 was started prematurely last night, so I combined it with #802. This is now #803.
     
    #5 Todd, Jan 1, 2015
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  6. Highbrow

    Highbrow Pooh-Bah (1,770) Jan 7, 2011 California
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  7. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    Getting My afternoon Coffee in me!

    Thanks to @Todd for clearing up the smokey air! Now we're back on schedule.

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    I can't seem to get enough of this brew for some weird reason. Oh well, I have some more Malt Liquors coming shortly!

    Blasting this!



    I liked Jason's Vocals better!
     
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  8. NCMonte

    NCMonte Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2014 North Carolina

    Just had my first Pliney the Elder... Nope, still don't like IPA's.

    Think I'll look to trade the other one.
     
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  9. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    If you're not into IPAs/DIPAs, is there a malt beer you would like for the stead of Pliny? I thought Pliny was balanced between Hops/Malts and was delicious too.
     
    #9 Shroud0fdoom, Jan 1, 2015
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  10. ElGabRyan

    ElGabRyan Initiate (0) May 10, 2013 New Jersey

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  11. BH712

    BH712 Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2014 District of Columbia

    Rang in the new year with a 2013 Trader Joe's Vintage Ale. Hopefully the rest of the year will be better than that beer was...
     
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  12. Mongrel

    Mongrel Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2013 Maryland

    Recovery beer. Happy 2015, everyone

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  13. cookiequiz

    cookiequiz Savant (1,119) Apr 15, 2013 California

    Looks like the errant thread got cleaned up.

    So here's how the new year started.

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    And here's how it continues.

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    Happy 2015 all!
     
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  14. Prager62

    Prager62 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,292) May 7, 2010 Colorado
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    Settling down in the cave to watch the Winter Classic. Hoping there's one more gift left this holiday season. Happy New Year gang!

     
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  15. aleckpa

    aleckpa Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2010 North Carolina

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  16. beerjerk666

    beerjerk666 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,155) Aug 22, 2010 Florida
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    I've never seen that Duvel glass before!:grimacing: That is one awesome looking graphic on that one!:sunglasses:
     
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  17. MattXT

    MattXT Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2010 Virginia

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  18. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    I like switch hitting between Dark Malt Beer and a Pale Double Hoppy beer. You guys should try it sometime!

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    I should state that my Master showed me this trick! Thank you again @SomethingClever "The Wise"!:wink::rolling_eyes:.
    No, seriously, this has been the best method to allow the hop oils to shine on the taste buds. No jokes.

    Blasting this!



    Yes, it's confirmed. I enjoy Netherton's vocals over Gallagher's. Yet both are on another level of greatness.
     
    #18 Shroud0fdoom, Jan 1, 2015
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  19. zookerman182

    zookerman182 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2013 Alabama

    Kicking off 2015
    Roll tide

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  20. aleckpa

    aleckpa Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2010 North Carolina


    I've never tried this. Hmm, maybe I'll follow up my dark beer with a Hop Ranch too.
     
    #20 aleckpa, Jan 1, 2015
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