What beer are you drinking now? #1014

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  1. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    Is it better than last year? - It is. And it was darn good last year too. Ithaca Beer Country Pumpkin.

    Pours golden orange, crystal clear with an actrive bubble stream. A fat head of tan foam that falls fast. Nose is sweet delight. Smooth dry pie crust kissed by sweetness. Golden and fine to the palate. The hops are floral and juicy but do not impart any strongcitrus flavors. The gourd is plainly present with it's flavor on the palate. Because the hops do not impart lots of citrus you can taste the pumpkin. It's a touch bitter and that's why I like it. The spices are ginger, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon. The cinnamon is tame, the nutmeg first. Ginger is the bright one and really shows off the golden malt and it's rather light sweetness. There is a permissible touch diacetyl in this beer. As the freshness wanes you should be able to pick it out better. Right now it is merely a smoothness on the palate. Negligible amount and it enhances the flavor without bringing the beer down. This is a crisp ale not an imperial style. Those magnum hops impart a lovely clean bitterness to the dry finish that will show off that malt and leave your mouth to water from the pumpkin. Crisp, refreshing, flavorful. It's not too early because it's not too heavy.

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    Cheers BA !
     
    #41 utopiajane, Jul 31, 2015
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  2. TurkeyFeathers

    TurkeyFeathers Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2014 New York

    Loving this years. Just packed one up in a trade box Too good not to share
     
    #42 TurkeyFeathers, Jul 31, 2015
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  3. ryansako

    ryansako Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2015 Ohio

    ...and there's that nice glassware again!!
     
    #43 ryansako, Jul 31, 2015
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  4. ryansako

    ryansako Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2015 Ohio

    Since Uranus blew this AM, figured I'd go a different route...

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    #44 ryansako, Jul 31, 2015
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  5. bluehende

    bluehende Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware

    Can never go wrong with the big bad wolf.
     
    #45 bluehende, Jul 31, 2015
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  6. TBonez477

    TBonez477 Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2015 Vermont
    Trader

    Is there a specific occasion for this one, or just Friday? Either way, I'm jealous!
     
    #46 TBonez477, Jul 31, 2015
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  7. The_Kriek_Freak

    The_Kriek_Freak Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,217) Aug 18, 2014 Greenland
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

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    Keeping it fruity...
     
    #47 The_Kriek_Freak, Jul 31, 2015
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  8. brywhite

    brywhite Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2009 California

    Good Morning!
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    #48 brywhite, Jul 31, 2015
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  9. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Hopster from New Glarus. Not bad, and actually very drinkable.

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    #49 Chaz, Jul 31, 2015
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  10. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Fast race to page 2 for a Friday morning!

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    Must be that kind of day, eh, BAs? :wink:

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    #50 Roguer, Jul 31, 2015
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  11. Buck89

    Buck89 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,782) Feb 7, 2015 Tennessee
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Early start to the weekend after a very short work day. A shower beer before a weekend of cheap beer and stupidity with my old college roommates. Hope everyone has a glorious weekend. Cheers!
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    #51 Buck89, Jul 31, 2015
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  12. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Happy Summer!
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    #52 Ri0, Jul 31, 2015
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  13. LancetherealLeader

    LancetherealLeader Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2013 South Carolina

    This is one of my favorite IPA's. I think I like this even more than 'Lunch'! :grimacing:
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    #53 LancetherealLeader, Jul 31, 2015
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  14. Prager62

    Prager62 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,292) May 7, 2010 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

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    Took yesterday off and ran the Rock the Night 5k in Chicago. Sunny and 86 degrees at the start made for a pretty grueling event. Thankfully Bells was a sponsor and there was plenty of Oberon and Amber ale to aid in the recovery.

    Revisiting this one today as I work up the motivation to mow the lawn. I'm tasting more chocolate than coffee, but pretty good nonetheless. Rocking the Sunny Side Up coffee mug from @JNForsyth!

    Happy weekend!

     
    #54 Prager62, Jul 31, 2015
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  15. Coronaeus

    Coronaeus Grand Pooh-Bah (3,744) Apr 21, 2014 Canada (ON)
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    A decent stout from Quebec. Cheers!

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    #55 Coronaeus, Jul 31, 2015
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  16. DegenErik

    DegenErik Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Serbia

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    My first IPA! And a good one too. I'm really enjoying it. You can really taste, smell and feel the hops. Unique. Kabinet Brewery from Belgrade, Serbia did a really good job. Am proud of them as a fellow Serbian. Cheers! PS: This is my third beer today. Only one left, wait and see what it is (it's really good, I promise :grinning:).
     
    #56 DegenErik, Jul 31, 2015
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  17. Uniobrew31

    Uniobrew31 Pooh-Bah (1,567) Jan 16, 2012 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    I like to be literal.

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    #57 Uniobrew31, Jul 31, 2015
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  18. TooGood

    TooGood Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2014 Minnesota

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    A beautiful day to sit outside and sip on some Brewhouse Coffee Stout. Good coffee taste and quite smooth, just a little thin on the feel. Enjoy the day!

     
    #58 TooGood, Jul 31, 2015
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  19. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    Just done at the gym, having a pint of Lagunitas Waldo
     
    #59 TonyLema1, Jul 31, 2015
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  20. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    Two Thumbs Up brother! One for the Beer and the Second because I am enjoying King Titus at the moment! Another One has became my IPA (hoppy beer in general) Bookmark. Now every Citra hopped brew has to be measured up to Another One. Cheers!
     
    #60 Shroud0fdoom, Jul 31, 2015
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