New Beer Weekend #39

Andrew I know you like Pastry Stouts based on posts I've read so I gave it a shot. One common trait common to Magnify's big Stouts is that the head dissipates almost instantly which is a little disappointing. You have to take the photo quickly. But they seem to do well with adjuncts. The only reason I haven't tried it is that I have a weird reaction to banana; they make my tongue itch. Glad you enjoyed it!

 

Bracer helles lager
...cloudy orange appearance
..medium light carbonation with about a medium body
..aroma is earhty,honey, citrus peel, mild pine,citrus fruit
..taste is mildly sweet quickly put in check by a citrus peel dry bitterness in the finish that lingers in the aftertaste. There was some sour grain and cereal in the background.
...overall I kept trying to like it but it was too far from I am used to calling a lager

 

I’d been wanting to try this one for some time now and finally grabbed a four pack. This one has been reviewed and discussed quite a bit in the Weihenstephan cans thread so here it is. Weihenstephaner Helles...



Pours a lively looking crystal clear light gold/straw color. No lacing, head lingered a little bit then settled to a nice creamy layer of opaque white.

On the aroma I notice a refreshing subtle sweetness. It doesn’t smell like a lemon much but there is enough similarities that it reminds me of it, I’m guessing the hops. I don’t know maybe like a scone that had some lemon zest in it.

The taste like the nose is refreshing and it reminds me of those water crackers, in their snappiness. But it still also follows the aroma something subtle lemon refreshing.

Mouthfeel is indeed light, but I wouldn’t say thin or watery. It has just enough mouthfeel to avoid that in my opinion. It is a very crisp and clean beer that goes down very easy. The bitterness is so low that you have to try and find it, but it is there.

I think this beer is a perfect day drinking warm weather beer. It’s refreshing enough to quench thirst but it has enough “beer” in it as well.

A side by side in the future @zid store I went to today did not have any original unfortunately. Time to read your post...

 

I had this at the brewery the day after the release and it was amazing on draught! It's fallen off ever so slightly but still really good. What's impressive is that Tin Barn has only been open since last June - only 10 months. It must be really well capitalized because the space is phenomenal and they've hired really good brewers. They did a collab with D96 called Queen Snake that was off the chart. You can hit some of these southern tier NY breweries (Rushing Duck, Drowned Lands, Tin Barn, Equilibrium, D96) easily when move up north.

 

I'm going to have one of your big Stouts from Cigar City tonight. . . from the safety of my favorite chair.

 

That sounds to me like a perfect golf brew!

 

It has been a while since I’ve golfed but you are 100% right. This beer would be perfect for it.

 

Missed it was Saison Day the other day so enjoying some for me NBW beers. Starting with a recommendation at the liquor store yesterday after talking about smoky beers, Elder Pine Gjærkauk.
4.27/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

16 oz can poured into a tulip

A- A clear copper/amber with a three finger light tan head.

S- Smoky, wood, some funk, touch of caramel malts, some tart light fruits, earthy.

T- Smoky, toasted pumpernickel, some funk, some wood, tart light fruits, touch of caramel malts, earthy.

M- Smooth, medium body.

O- A fun smoky farmhouse ale, might not be for everyone but it delivers on what it advertises.

Cheers!

 

Straight outta Amherst by central waters

4.15/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

12oz can poured into a pint glass



Canned2.18, opened4.17

Clear amber copper liquid, active streams of carbonation crowned by a frothy off white foam , good retention

Centennial and sultana hops used with oats

Aroma is tropical, floral, pine, whiff of pineapple, malt

Taste berry, pine,

Smooth and creamy on the first sip and a west coast hop bite

Good beer

 

A new (to me) offering from New Glarus — Triple 5.



It is a fairly traditional Belgian style triple, even though it has CORN in it! At any rate it’s a very, very tasty, bottle conditioned brew.

It’s ready to drink now or even after a little bit of age in it... Cheers!

 

next up is one from @Pinz412 's NBS BIF box, Black Clouds -Mexican Chocolate variant, by Dancing Gnome. Nicely chocolatey, a touch of pepper heat, smooth body. Very nice brew.

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/47223/430210/

 

Next up for me is another beer courtesy of @Victory_Sabre1973. This one is White Pine Project IPA from Castle Danger.

Aggressive pour resulted in maybe an inch of loosely formed white head that receded quickly leaving behind a thin ring. Light amber in color and mostly clear. Aroma is largely muted. Some floral notes, but for whatever reason, it's very understated. Taste has old school IPA piney notes, with subtle floral / tropical notes underneath. Easy going down.

 

Dominion candi tripel
...amber orange appearance
...medium bodied with at least medium carbonation.
..aroma is floral honey,bubblegum, fruity,grainy sweet bread
...taste is less sweet than expected with a mild sour grain tartness. Some alcohol, floral honey,bubblegum, and sweet bread.
...it was okay but something just was a bit off from what is expected from the style. That seems to be the case for what I am drinking today

 

Second derivative by vitaminsea

4.14/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Can given to me by my dentist

Canned 3.12, opened 4.17 , poured into a pint glass , collaboration beer dedicated to proclamation

“Drink proclamation”



Uses citra, Vic secret and galaxy hops

Arnold Palmer-ish brewed tea lemonade hazy
Liquid with. A rocky thin white layer that quickly fades to some islands

Aroma is pineapple, citrus orange

Taste is pineapple, bit of earthiness

Medium sudsing, hop taste, no bite

 

Welcome to the Midwest. I gotta admit, I had to look up futsal, that was a new one for me!
You picked a dandy liquor store w/ Casanova for your one stop, (closest place to Mpls to grab some NG).
Glad to hear you enjoyed the Drekker. They get mixed reviews on this site, so it's good to hear the IPA is solid. Cheers

 

Futsal is to soccer as tomato sauce is to tomato paste , more condensed and more intense




the Drekker beer was very well done



Casanova was excellent , friendly knowledgeable staff and helped me curate my purchases . Would definitely visit there again if I am in the area . Would never have known about Casanova or Drekker without BA