NBS BIF: Decagonal Malignant Yard Sale

@SammyJaxxxx sent me a box in the standard white USPS shipping carton.

I picked it up and dislocated my elbow and shoulder.

How he packed 93 lbs of beer into that box - and it all arrived intact - is beyond me.

I’m exaggerating on the 93 lbs.

A little.

 

with @larryi86

 

Nice!

I’ve yet to participate in a “big” bottle share like that - I have a pretty good “self regulator” when I’m drinking with Mrs O or in a small group with a handful of bottles (a Dark Lord share a childhood buddy and I had with our wives and sons), but all I can picture is finding myself amid all that world-class stuff and blowing that regulator WAAAAAAAAY the flock out of the universe.

 

You and the Mrs should fly or drive out next year

 

The mystery beer from Mike @ovaltine.
And what it is.

And I kinda guessed right, an ipa using either Citra or Mosaic hops., both of which are imo very fruit forward and nicely bitter.

I put it on NBS too.

 

Looks like some guys will be sleeping in late.

 

The “new” here is the canned, which just started recently. In other words, ZD is now a beach beer!

 

Canned beer is definitely more versatile than bottles, would be a terrific beer to sit and watch the waves roll in, some CCR blasting on my phone.

 

Mystery Beer from @thebeers unveiled over on >NBS< but just in case you don't get there, here she is:

Tired Hands-
YUMB





Cheers!

 

The Alpha and Omega. It is done. @SammyJaxxxx done did it again!

 

Holy Hell @ovaltine

 

I meant to post this past night, but it got late and we were a little to involved in a board game. Another from the overly generous @thebeers , and a perfect, refreshing night cap shared with my better half. Cheers!

Forest and Main (and Kent Falls)
It's Happening Again- Grisette

 

Following @Roguer 's instructions earlier (oh and happy Veterans Day to you good sir, and thanks for your service, and the same to any others of you who may have served), though it is long winded, I'll include my review on this gem from @thebeers since it's not being shared on a Sunday. Arthur's generous supply is truly displaying my lack of self control .

Bells
Double Two Hearted Ale





Double Two Hearted looks like your classic DIPA (or TIPA for that matter). Burning amber color with a slight lack of clarity, and a creamy off white head with excellent retention and lacing.

The aroma follows classic fashion with intense bitter orange peel, grapefruit juice, and pine sap. There's a sweetness to it, as expected, reminiscent of orange marmalade.

Listen to your nostrils, folks. Orange marmalade indeed, maybe even orange Jolly Rancher. Sweet and juicy, sticky, sappy orange reduction drizzled over damp pine needles. All kinds of rind on the finish.

Sweet and sticky as mentioned above, but leads into a creeping and lasting bitterness. Warming but not intense, and displays none of that elevated abv in the flavor. It's rich and definitely a sipper.

I'm a big fan of Two Hearted, and most of the Bells offering s I've had, in fact. Now that I don't have access to them here in Oregon, this was a pleasant and welcomed treat. Classic aromas and flavors all intensified, which is refreshing in a day where it's all about the new what's next.

4.39, +5.8%

Thanks again! Cheers!

 

I sent my target a Double Two Hearted knowing he’d probably had it already and knowing you can never have too much Double Two Hearted in your life. Love that beer.

 

Names @larryi86 and @thebeers I know which one Lawrence is, but everybody else...

 

Yeah, that one is sooooo good!

 

DAMN!!!

 

Back row: my wife’s arm, Zekeman17
Middle row: Larryi86, Bl00’s wife, CanConPhilly, ThisIsChuck01, CanConPhilly’s friend
Front row: Bl00
Not pictured: me and The_Kriek_Freak