What beer are you drinking now? #2224

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  1. superspak

    superspak Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,927) May 5, 2010 North Carolina
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    This is tasting amazing after 3 years. Flavors of huge dark chocolate, cocoa, coffee, caramel, toffee, molasses, toasted dark bread, licorice, raisin, prune, fig, leather, tobacco, and light smoke/charred malt; with some mild herbal/piney hops and yeast earthiness. Bittersweet roasted balanced finish. Light-medium carbonation and very full body. Amazing creamy, silky, velvety, and lush full body. Slightly increasing sticky hop, chalky roasted dryness. No cloying/astringency. Minimal warming 11%. I can only hope they bring this beer back in one form or another. This does have a lot of similarities to Expedition in flavors; but it has more of a sweeter and less drying roast/char finish. Even more intense on the licorice/dark fruit complexity with the age as expected.
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    4/8/2016. Fantastic as usual. Flavors of big grapefruit, tangerine, pineapple, peach, apricot, mango, melon, lemon zest, orange peel, citrus rind, and pine hops; with balanced caramel, brown sugar, and lightly toasted bread malts; with herbal, floral, grassy hop earthiness. Light-moderate pine, citrus peel/rind, herbal, grassy, peppery bitterness on the finish. Medium carbonation and medium-full bodied; balanced creamy/slick malts and sticky hops in the mouthfeel. Slight resins. Light-moderate increasing lingering bitter/spicy alcohol dryness. No cloying/astringent flavors. Dangerously smooth, minimal warming ABV. Just as outstanding as when I revisited the review a few years ago. More recent batches have been better with age then I remember previously(the first time I had it). The Amarillo/Simcoe hop character is very well retained, and it is not overly sweet/heavy on malt character considering the ABV. I buy this every single year for good reason.
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    Cheers, have a great holiday.



     
    #1 superspak, Nov 22, 2018
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  2. mickyge

    mickyge Grand Pooh-Bah (4,232) Nov 1, 2014 Massachusetts
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    Happy Thanksgiving BA’s
    I’d like to give thanks to all our first responders, servicemen and women.
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    Breakfast of champions: turkey parts and coffee
    It has been a tradition every year to play this song.

    Cheers
     
    #2 mickyge, Nov 22, 2018
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  3. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    Happy Thanksgiving. This beautiful beer puts the day at a great start. Not a turkey but an albatross.

     
    #3 zid, Nov 22, 2018
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  4. Shanex

    Shanex Grand Pooh-Bah (4,960) Dec 10, 2015 France
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Happy thanksgiving Murica!

    Drinking Guinness and while we don’t celebrate or eat turkey on this side of the pond I’ll have one drink (only) today to y’all.

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    “I’m getting looks that I’ve never got - I guess the women think I’m kinda hot”

     
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  5. DoctorZombies

    DoctorZombies Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,827) Feb 1, 2015 Florida
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    My apple pie is done. Time for coffee - BA Victory At Sea (2017):



    I won’t start the turkey until about noon. I’m sharing cooking duties with our neighbor, so other than stuffing the bird, I just have the green bean casserole to make today. Have a Happy Thanksgiving y’all!
     
    #5 DoctorZombies, Nov 22, 2018
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  6. SawDog505

    SawDog505 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,922) Apr 9, 2010 New Hampshire
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    [​IMG] Thank you @jzeilinger this is may be my favorite Imperial Coffee Stout on earth. Happy and healthy Thanksgiving to all BAs from my family to yours. Cheers[​IMG]
     
    #6 SawDog505, Nov 22, 2018
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  7. Highbrow

    Highbrow Pooh-Bah (1,770) Jan 7, 2011 California
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    good morning. grill is up to temp & the smoke is looking blue already. my bird will go on in the next half hour.


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  8. superspak

    superspak Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,927) May 5, 2010 North Carolina
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    Incredible NEDIPA. Aromas and flavors of big lightly tart/tangy pineapple, orange juice, guava, grapefruit, lemon, peach, pear, apricot, passion fruit, papaya, mango, melon, berries, citrus peel/zest, and light pepper/pine hops; with moderate wheat, biscuit dough, light honey malt sweetness; and herbal, floral, grassy hop earthiness. Very mild pine, citrus peel/zest, herbal, floral, grassy bitterness; and fruit tang/tartness on the finish. Medium carbonation and medium-full body; very creamy/silky/bready malts; slight sticky hops and fruit tang/acidity in the mouthfeel. Slightly increasing lingering bitter/tangy dryness; no cloying/astringency. Touch of lingering spicy alcohol. Insanely smooth/soft, mildly increasing warmth of 8.6%. Amazing Mosaic/Citra profile as expected. Extremely juicy hops/fruit, with slight dankness; perfect wheat/oat/malt balance. Not overly sweet/heavy from lingering dryness. Another easy winner, been a huge fan of pretty much everything they have been doing.
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    Fantastic. Flavors of big milk chocolate, cocoa, caramel, brown sugar, toffee, vanilla, bourbon, coconut, toasted oak, and dark/brown bread; with lighter notes of coffee, molasses, licorice, raisin, plum, fig, cherry, date, apricot, apple, and yeast earthiness. Similar aromas, a bit more fruity; bit of booze as it warmed, but not overwhelming. Light herbal/roast bitterness and yeast/bourbon/oak tannin spiciness on the finish. Medium carbonation and fairly full body; balanced creamy/bready/silky malts and bourbon/oak tannins in the mouthfeel; light sticky hops and chalky roast. Light-moderate increasing lingering bitter/spicy/tannic dryness. Dangerously smooth, lightly increasing warmth of 13.7%, with mild barrel booze after the finish. Really outstanding rich malt complexity and barrel integration/balance. Stout flavors are more prominent, with the Quad/yeast character notes coming in the background. Boulevard BA beers are always impressive. Hope they make it again.
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    Cheers



     
    #8 superspak, Nov 22, 2018
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  9. mschrei

    mschrei Grand Pooh-Bah (5,137) Jul 4, 2014 Illinois
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    I'm thankful this beer lives up to the hype. Happy Turkey Day, virtual bar brethren!
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    The phrase we all look forward to today...
     
    #9 mschrei, Nov 22, 2018
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  10. GreenBayBA

    GreenBayBA Grand Pooh-Bah (4,265) Aug 30, 2015 Wisconsin
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    Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for the glass, @beermanben!
     
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  11. Txex06

    Txex06 Maven (1,288) Dec 28, 2016 Texas
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    Happy Thanksgiving BAs. Already ran a 5k Turkey Trot and about to do it again. But, walking with the kids this time around.
     
    #11 Txex06, Nov 22, 2018
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  12. wally_world

    wally_world Pundit (890) Nov 27, 2015 Illinois
    Trader

    Glad to hear it's as good as advertised. I will be cracking one today, as well.

    Cheers!
     
    #12 wally_world, Nov 22, 2018
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  13. bstyle

    bstyle Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2006 Indiana

    Enjoy your loved ones and stay safe today. Cheers!
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    #13 bstyle, Nov 22, 2018
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  14. Ozzylizard

    Ozzylizard Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,419) Oct 5, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Good morning and happy turkey day, BAs! Today is starting the same as yesterday but colder. Got no appointments or shopping obligations today - just kicking back at my brother-in-law's to let the turkey toxin lull me to sleep through the mandatory feetball games. Being an anti-social bastard, I may even get some reading done while sitting in the car. Anyway, today's New Breakfast Beer:



    When I'm in TX, I always try to hit up World Market. They always have Ridgeway's Xmas beer and maybe an odd import we don't see in NW PA. Not to mention some unusual foodstuffs. Thanks, World Market, for constantly expanding my horizons! And to all my BA brethren out there, enjoy the day whether you mark turkey executions or not!
     
    #14 Ozzylizard, Nov 22, 2018
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  15. Trull

    Trull Pooh-Bah (1,843) Dec 24, 2016 Massachusetts
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    The wife and I are sharing a Double Shot by Treehouse, while prepping for Thanksgiving dinner, as we are hosting most of her family this year. The beer is fantastic, and my wife who is not much of a stout drinker is enjoying it as well!
    Happy Thanksgiving folks! Enjoy the beer, football, food, and of course family on this terrific holiday!

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    #15 Trull, Nov 22, 2018
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  16. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,800) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    Going traditional for Thanksgiving today....bought some Sam Smith Nut Brown Ale for the feast.
     
    #16 bubseymour, Nov 22, 2018
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  17. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    Been up since 5:30 getting stuff ready, time for a break . . .

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    Color is a clear, light shade of gold with white cap and lacing.

    Mild aroma of sweet malt with floral, spicy hops.

    Flavor is straight forward clean malt that taste more dry than the scent implies. Evenly balanced with the malt are the hops which to me favor floral over spicy but there are enough of both to evenly round things out.

    Medium texture with balancing carbonation.

    This late Summer seasonal is a very pleasing Kolsch style that emphasizes malt and hops without other flavorings to change or enhance that profile. Low key but very drinkable.
     
    #17 Squire, Nov 22, 2018
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  18. TheGent

    TheGent Grand Pooh-Bah (4,235) Jun 29, 2010 New Jersey
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    Good morning, and Happy Thanksgiving, BA!

    This is the most holiday themed beer that I have in my fridge. Courtesy of @Jason1221

    Thank you, Jason.

     
    #18 TheGent, Nov 22, 2018
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  19. GrumpyGas

    GrumpyGas Grand Pooh-Bah (4,579) Apr 7, 2009 Illinois
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    Happy Thanksgiving to all and to all a good beer.
     
    #19 GrumpyGas, Nov 22, 2018
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  20. DoctorZombies

    DoctorZombies Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,827) Feb 1, 2015 Florida
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    Great family photo! Happy Thanksgiving brother!
     
    #20 DoctorZombies, Nov 22, 2018
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