Been tied up pretty much all day, just getting around to my locals toast. Was going his and hers on the earlier beers, but riding solo for this mystery beer. First pour and I'm thinking I'm in trouble Hm, doesn't look like any crazy bread I've ever seen. Tons of bourbon on the nose, along with a bit of vanilla and maybe coffee, don't think I've had it before. Tasting it seems like maybe there's coffee added, but some sips I pick it up more than others, so I'm thinking it's just a huge barrel aged stout. Not much alcohol heat, barrel character seems like it's covering it up pretty well. Overall very nice, not really sure what I'm working with here, so after my first glass, the reveal Central waters sixteen! Very cool, I'm enjoying it greatly, thanks @PA-Michigander! No hope to guess it, but so excited to have tried it.
OK I'm in! Drinking time at last! I received so many beers I had to take this family shot three times because I kept leaving things out. This. Is. Awesome! But who are these from? There is a nice note from @KyleDavis in the packing slip, but the sender is listed under another name. Rob B? Who are you (other than my favorite person right now)? Every beer is new, other than KBS. Most breweries are new to me too! (Left to right) Glass from Rhinegeist Hoof Hearted Jacuzzerooski Double IPA Founders KBS Saugatauk Neapolitan Milk Stout Saugatauk Barrel Aged Neapolitan Milk Stout Mystery beer I am about to drink 3 Floyds Behemoth! Rhinegeist BA Ink Rhinegeist Saber tooth tiger Rivertown Ojos Negros from 2014 (damn this looks good!) Two coconut brown ales from Taft's JO Oil of Aphrodite JO BA Oil of Aphrodite JO Full Allotment Bell's Black Note Stout Thirsty Dog BA Wulver Davis Brothers Golden Bug (Is this from you @KyleDavis?! Wow, super excited!) Oh, and an awesome shirt from Rhinegeist, which fits, hurray! I really like this little skull logo. Loved the other JO I tried, so I'm super excited for these: Last picture, now it is time to drink! VBS soon!
I finally gave up on trying to figure out what this was. The one thing we decided on was this was the best HF beer that either of us has tried.
Holy shit, my first Cantillon! Cheers Newbies! Happy One Year! Cannot wait to be part of the next year. Cheers Locals too, you guys are great!
I spent a big part of the day away from the house but wanted to at least enjoy one of the brews that were included from the Locals box. Adroit Theory Brewing- BLVCK Celebration(maple oak staves).
@Elkevjoe @jschott75 @beluga92 - well done you guys, past 1am in your parts, going strong. @OEB - let's meet up soon, itchin' for the group glassware, haha. Just got back from buddy's graduation party, couldn't figure out mobile photobucket/BA posting, had to skip further #VBS unfortunately, but did share BCBS'15 and @JoeyIce3's Boulevard Saison Brett around, which of course blew people away. Great frickin' anniversary day today, so many awesome beers. Hoping everyone comes back for Round 5!
