Newbie BIF Hints & Hauls

Discussion in 'Beer It Forward' started by LehighAce06, Aug 27, 2015.

  1. HeartofMiami

    HeartofMiami Pooh-Bah (2,357) Sep 20, 2014 Florida
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    Happy to hear! Hope you continue to enjoy the whole week's worth!
     
  2. jonbonfondle

    jonbonfondle Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2014 Minnesota
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    Treat bottle is faring a lot better. Based on size and waxing I'd say this is a Dark Horse bottle. @Eziel said these were all new ticks and a lot of wants, so I'll go with Bourbrum Pt5.

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    Yup, this didn't taste distinctly like bourbon so I figured as much. Tasty beer and I like this record so far. I was worried it might be too Ska-like since @Eziel said they opened for a ska band and i kind of hate ska, but it's not. Not sure what to compare it to, but I dig the vibe. Thanks Eric!

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  3. jschott75

    jschott75 Pooh-Bah (1,878) May 19, 2012 Illinois
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    Day 1 from @Steban.

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    Could tell it was a fruited sour right away, but couldn't figure out the fruit.
    Guessed cherry after trying the candy.
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    J. Wakefield - Haboob Hits Miami.
    First thing I have tried from them. Excellent way to start out the 6 days.
    Thanks Steban
     
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  4. Elkevjoe

    Elkevjoe Crusader (430) Jan 4, 2015 Ohio
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    Day 1 is finally here
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    I like candy and beer :slight_smile:
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    Thanks @MTKATL!
     
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  5. Eziel

    Eziel Pooh-Bah (2,109) Jan 31, 2013 Ohio
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    Pours a beautiful pale color with a crisp nose of tart fruit. First taste reminds me exactly of a Grimm beer my buddy brought over a few days ago. Wonderful passionfruit/guava tastes. I guess Perfect Prescence? Or whatever that is @SRBush1974
     
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  6. Eziel

    Eziel Pooh-Bah (2,109) Jan 31, 2013 Ohio
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    This is going to be Yuge

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    Messed the name up but this really is a tasty brew. Great start to the madness. Cheers everyone!
     
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  7. BartS

    BartS Pundit (941) Nov 15, 2012 California
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    D1 from @CBrodbeck.
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    Extras suggested a Funkky Buddha nirvana, and it was to be:
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    Beer and candy are both blueberry. Excellent pairing. Thank you!
     
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  8. Doogflaggat

    Doogflaggat Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Day 1 from @pnelting:

    Orange Zots with Whiskey Mango Petite Golden Sour!

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    Fantastic stuff. Thanks, Patrick!
     
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  9. PassMeAZima

    PassMeAZima Maven (1,305) Jan 1, 2014 Kentucky
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    Awww son. Shit just got real
     
  10. beluga92

    beluga92 Devotee (307) Jul 4, 2009 Massachusetts

    Enjoying my first beer from day 1, thought maybe a brown sour at first but couldn't put my finger on it, smell reminds me of ginger and spices.
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    No clue what this is, and the reveal:
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    Lord of the gourd, interesting, not a style I drink often, but enjoying it.
     
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  11. Elneenee

    Elneenee Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2016 Ohio

    One of my favorite's!
     
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  12. MTKATL

    MTKATL Pooh-Bah (1,800) Jun 9, 2015 Georgia
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    Clearly a BA beer on the nose. Paired with a kinder bar, which compliments it quite well. Very smooth barrel flavor with bitterness at the end.

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    The reveal: great beer. The coffee was subtle and contributed to the bitter finish. Thanks @BartS! Hard to believe the abv is as high as it is on this one.
     
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  13. azuelke

    azuelke Zealot (552) Nov 12, 2014 Wisconsin
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    For some reason BA wouldn't let me tag this morning. It is from @JoeyIce3 . Pics later.
     
  14. Elneenee

    Elneenee Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2016 Ohio

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    Definitely an IPA, and the PEZ was an added touch!

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    The reveal: A very enjoyable double IPA by Singlecut! Thanks @corm44
     
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  15. beluga92

    beluga92 Devotee (307) Jul 4, 2009 Massachusetts

    @maljay26 is off to a great start on this 6 days, second day 1 beer looks to be from prairie. Tasting a lot of coffee, vanilla and chocolate, bit of barrel.
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    Really tasty, think it's barrel aged bomb! And the reveal:
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    And it is! Thanks @maljay26, really enjoying this one.
     
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  16. OEB

    OEB Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2014 California

    Finally drinking my day one epic GROWLER from @Greeny87
    My husband is not home yet...how long should I reserve his share?

    First, here is the full Haul:
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    Day One:
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    I tasted dark chocolate, barrel, and bourbon flavors all balanced together.
    Then I ate a Hershey + almonds while this warmed up.

    The identity of the beer was made clearer by the extras:
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    Yum, need more!!!
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    Woah!!! First Tired Hands for me! Cannot wait to try the extras but will have to if I keep sipping on this growler! Thanks @Greeny87 Day one has been awesome! :slight_smile:
     
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  17. azuelke

    azuelke Zealot (552) Nov 12, 2014 Wisconsin
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    Day 1 Complete! Opened the sealed bag to find an assortment of sour taffy for the candy, which I Immediately assumed it was going to be a sour beer. Leaving the bottle still wrapped in it's cocoon, I popped the top off and proceeded to pour a thicker, dark beer that had some hints of chocolate aroma.

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    Blindly tasting, it was obvious this was not a sour, rather a stout. I didn't pick up on any barrel flavor, and being so hearty, this had to be an imperial stout. Tried it by itself, tried it with all the flavors of taffy, even let the beer warm up closer to room temp, Just couldn't really pull out any other flavors they may have been hidden in this brew. Naturally gave up and unwrapped the beer:

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    Great Divide Oatmeal Yeti! I passed this beer up while I was on vacation in CO a few months ago, so I am stoked to be enjoying it after all. A great start to the 6 days, courtesy of @JoeyIce3.
     
  18. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    A little late to post day 1 (passed out early) much thanks to @KyleDavis for dragging me into participation on this one!!
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    Definitely golden sour, tasted almost peachlike, my guess was peachy bones....... way off
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    Awesome sour, we just started gettin FW here in Aug but not little/big bottles yet?? Thanks Kyle
     
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  19. SRBush1974

    SRBush1974 Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2015 New Jersey

    Moved onto day 2 last night.

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    I had a hunch what this might be with the candy. Upon 1st sip, I got a great peanut taste with a slight coffee.

    Reveal shows I was onto it.

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    So glad to finally try this @Elneenee ! Thank you! Shared the candy with my family and that was gone quickly. Perfect pairing.
     
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  20. Greeny87

    Greeny87 Initiate (0) May 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Day 1 Beer - 2nd Shift Brewing - Katy

    Thanks to Chad for this one! Forgot to post last night.

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