New Beer Weekend #60

Prisms of No Color by Hidden Hand

4/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4



Pint can received from @FBarber in ninja strike associated with Bif13 . New beer, new brewery to me

Can poured into a Nordic IPA, results in a hazy orange liquid capped by a dense creamy white one finger foam crown. Good retention ,settles to a thick layer, good lacings

Uses citra, Vic secret and galaxy hops

“And pineapple mountain sides put arms around the unsuspecting passion fruit city”

Aroma is pineapple , tropical fruit, whiff of pine

Taste is dank , earthy , pine , pine resin

Good sudsing, a hop bite that nicely lingers

Good beer

++++New BIF#14 sign up closes tomorrow!!!!+++

https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/nbs-bif-14-sign-up-thread.661088/

 

What do you think of when you see “Farmhouse” beer?

My wife and I recently visited a small, local brewery: Locust Lane.

On the electronic beer menu board there was a beer branded as Farmhouse Pils. My wife asked: “Is that some sort of Belgian beer?” I replied “No” because I checked out the tap list prior to going to the brewery; I had foreknowledge here. But I would be willing to bet that most beer consumers would associate “Farmhouse” with Belgian beers like Saison, Grisette, etc.

So, why did Locust Lane decide to name this beer as Farmhouse Pils you might ask. From the brewery’s website:

“Farmhouse Pils Pilsner - German

5% ABV

When our head brewer receives a beer recipe from a Bavarian hop farmer, you better believe you’re in for a delicious classic! Our Farmhouse Pilsner is stacked with a large amount of Tettnang hops providing a noble spice backbone while emitting mild fruit and earthy flavors to please the palate. Let’s not forget to mention that we dry hopped this Pilsner to level up the flavor profile! Each sip is like relaxing in a wheat field under a sunny German sky.”

While at the brewery’s tasting room I had a chance to speak to the Assistant Brewer who was working the bar that evening. He informed me that the “Bavarian hop farmer” was somebody that the folks of Victory Brewing knew (and have bought hops from) and they fostered the connection for Locust Lane. I am aware that Ron Barchet of Victory has purchased Tettnang hops from a family hop farmer, Ludwig Locher, for many years so my guess is that Ludwig was the source of the beer recipe for Farmhouse Pils.

I also asked the Assistant Brewer whether the decision to include dry hopping was something they decided to do on their own but he answered that the dry hopping aspect was part of the recipe. I was aware that some German brewers would dry hop their Pilsners and this would seem to be the case here as well.

I thoroughly enjoyed the two draft pints I had at the Locust Lane tasting room so I fully expect to enjoy this canned version as well.

Served in my Polish Pilsner glass:

Appearance:

Pours golden yellow colored with a big white head.

Aroma:

Wow! Lots going on here!! A complex combination of bready Pilsner malt and a herbal/spicy hop aroma.

Taste:

The flavor has a BIG bready malt flavor along with spicy/herbal hop flavors. There is a firm bitterness.

Mouthfeel:

Medium bodied, smooth mouthfeel and a dry finish.

Overall:

I really enjoy this beer. The combination of bready malt, spicy/herbal hop flavor and smooth mouthfeel = Excellent!!

Kudos to the head brewer of Locust Lane for producing this excellent German Pilsner.

@RobH @rotsaruch @KOP_Beer_OUtlet @JimKal @woodychandler @o29 @honkey

 

I CAN't imagine why @JackHorzempa tagged me on this one. I'm done taking Pils & back to taking the piss, like right now!

Mmm. I'd be CANurious to try this latest offering from Locust Lane, if it gets distributed all the way to LanCANster (& yes, we do get distro of their beer, just not EVERYTHING). I may have to inquire loCANally.

 

Woody, I would recommend doing so now. This is (so far) a one-of beer. It is no longer available on draft at the brewery. Don't know how many cans are left.

Cheers!

P.S. I had to purchase cans of Farmhouse Pils at the brewery since none of my local beer retailers had it available.

 

A beautiful sunny day. We are going to go to the Farmers Market, and taking the puppy. He's a little over a year old, but has not had much time to practice his social skills. He has behaved well on our previous forays downtown.
Today's new beer is one I've wanted to try for some time, and now I have the opportunity. This is Daisy Cutter from Half Acre Beer Company and it is 5.2% ABV.
A dark gold color with a thick off-white head and plenty of lace
Aroma of citrus fruit, floral hops, and a hint of pine
Taste of grapefruit, caramel, and late pine
Medium-bodied, lingering bitterness.

 

I'm probably going to get aced out at that rate.

I am increasingly reluctant to leave LanCANster (city & County),having fallen into a pleasant home/work/home & a few errands cycle.

I was up to Dauphin County (HBG & HER) recently for my annual (fittingly ironic) CANcer surgery follow-up, but that's about it. It's been over a year since I was even in PHL, let alone any of its suburbs. I would love to train into DOW to Victory et al, but home is just so welCANming (& well-stocked).

Lemme know if you might have an extra . Heck, I might even write a review if one were to appear!

 

Good afternoon NBW
I have a bunch of great beers to review, but I ignored them...

Modelo Chelada Mango y Chile
24oz can stamped BB FEB 2022 poured into a shaker pint at fridge temp 3.5% ABV. The beer pours cloudy peach orange in color with nearly white head that dissipates in a flash. No head, no lacing. The aroma is pungent, sweet mango with no real sign of heat. The taste is sweet mango up front, cloying and sugary with a backend mild pepper heat and negligible bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium plus bodied with above average carbonation and a somewhat dry finish. Overall, not really beer. Overly sweet with no malt or hops to my senses. I needed a pepper beer tick and this one is not punishingly hot.

I have quite a bit to do today and didn’t want to lose motivation. I'll be back later. Cheers all and enjoy the new beer in your glass today!

 

I discussed this beer in a past NBW thread:

"Over the holidays I spotted this beer in the singles section of my ‘local’ Total Wine & More (Claymont, DE) and even though it was quite pricey I decided to splurge and treat myself. Very little information provided on the can but it does list “6% ABV”."



https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/new-beer-weekend-27.654137/#post-7158579

I agree with you that it is a "lovely beer".

I have not seen it available for sale since that above purchase.

Cheers!

 

3 New to me 4+ IPAs this week
Little Sip | Lawson’s | IPA | 6.2% | Vt
4.35/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
I rate this as highly as the #6 DIPA on BA, SOS. Because it’s so much flavor in a 6.2% affordable beer.
a) Gold deep, slight haze, lasting head and lace.
s) Floral, pine, grass, sun-baked herbs.
t) follows to add citrus, bread (marmalade on toast).
f) As good, smooth, crisp and mouth pleasing as IPAs get.
o) Master 6% ABV beer.

Broken Skull | El Segundo | IPA | 6.7% | CA
4.28/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2d beer from brewer. As clean an IPA as you will find. Lovely every day, but sharp, bitter brew.
a) Mostly clear golden body, with thinnish head and lace.
s) Tame aroma, but clean with bright sunshine, grass, cali coast wild herb aromas.
t) Big burst of pine, sunshine, sun-baked wild herbs.
f) As clean and crisp as any IPA - 4.5 feel.
o) A true favorite.

McGurk Effect | Carton | NEIPA | 7.5% | NJ
4.03/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
1st Review. Drinking it fresh at its debut at Carton.
a) Looks murky and throwing scads of lace over a grapefruit pulpy body.
s) tame compared w the bitter storm that follows. Besides hops some nuts.
t) Big bittering impactful hoppy bomb: citrus centered, puckery bite.
f) Astringent, to a great degree.
The McGurk effect is a perceptual phenomenon which happens when a person perceives that the movement of another individual’s lips do not match up with what that individual is actually saying.

 

Thanks for kicking off the weekend @SawDog505, Great to see two St. Bernardus already, one of my favorite European brewers. I'm going to have to try to get downtown for the Tokyo pour, haven't been to Monk's since pre-COVID. Had to drain pour their extra 4 I mistakenly cellared earlier this year, hope we get a shipment one day.

Starting the weekend with another European classic brewer, picked up while securing Oktoberfest provisions earlier this week. Bought it refrigerated from the Beer Temple, I don't think I recall seeing this in the refrigerator on previous trips, but I may be mistaken. One of the few places I trust with selling beer within code, taking a chance with this one.

First brewed to honour their 100th anniversary back in 1978.

Ayinger Jahrhundert Bier



Bottle Notes: 16.9 oz bottled 11/19/20 (Bottle code L0324), refrigerated at The Beer Temple and return home ($3.99 plus tax). Crisp, golden, well-balanced. Ayinger, at the foot of the Bavarian Alps, is one of the world's most respected breweries. Family owned & operated since 1878.

Appearance: Multiple pours into a pilsner glass. Clear golden straw base, bright puffy foam lingers for a while and leaves generous clumpy lacing. Persistent heavy carbonation throughout. 4.5

Aroma: Rich bold fresh baked bread, grains, flowery as well, the yeast and black pepper come through great as well. Enticing. 4.25

Taste: Consistent with the aroma, but lighter in strength. Bread, pepper, lightly spicy, grassy. Mellow but focused bursts of flavor throughout. 4.0

Mouthfeel: Medium body, persistent carbonation throughout, dry, very balanced leans lightly bitter, easy clean finish. 4.0

Overall: This is an another excellent offering by Ayinger. The beer held up very well, would love to experience fresh to see any differences. Hits all the expected notes well, a joy to drink. Overall, very glad I picked this one up, will pick up more in the future. 4.25

If I ever get to Germany I will spend at least a day at Ayinger, by far my favorite German brewer enjoyed to date.

Have at least one more planned this weekend. Cheers fellow BAs!

 

Ayinger is also on my bucket list of a brewery I want to visit.

I really enjoy Ayinger beers but I rarely purchase bottled products for the combo of all too often they are not fresh plus they (the Importer?) price these beers high. When I see them on tap I will splurge (and so far those beers have tasted fresh).

Cheers!

Edit: one of the Ayinger brands I really enjoy is there their Maibock but I have only seen this beer on draft:

 

Maybe when @ChicagoJ organizes a BA trip to Privatbrauerei Ayinger in the spring of 202x we can all drink the Maibock together at the brewery and who knows maybe even served vom Fass.

Prost!

P.S. A cool video here:

https://merchantduvin.com/brew-ayinger-maibock.php

 

Good afternoon NBW
A definite upgrade here from a recent trade with @BigIronH

Barrel + Beam Heritage
16oz undated can poured into becher glass at fridge temp 6.9% ABV. The beer pours opaque light peach/amber in color with off white head. The head recedes to a thin ring and uneven cap and leaves some lacing. The aroma is moderate in strength featuring Belgian yeast and ripe tropical fruit. The taste is semitart wheat malt with notes of black pepper, clove, over ripe mango,pineapple & grapefruit and mild bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation and a dry finish. Overall, good.

There's a lot of complexity here as the Brett starts to work in this can conditioned saison. Thanks Harley!

 

Hello NBW people. I'm a little burned out from roofing my garage addition today. So first up for me is a Radler from a Jack's Abby mix-pack. Refreshing is what I need right now.

3.45/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12oz can dated 06/30/21 to a pub glass at fridge temp.
The body is a glowing peach color and is fairly clear but glass condensation prevents full judgement. A 3/4" white head sits on top shortly after the pour but is soon gone.
The aroma is weak but there is a hint of the blood orange.
Taste is pretty refreshing and the orange does not over power. You can sense a watered-down lager in there.
Mouth feel is thin, as it should be. This is a mouth, throat wetting beer/radler.
Overall, a good example of the style and very refreshing.

 

I never do this when I'm out because usually I'm with people, and I hate typing on my phone. But today I'm alone and @jonphisher wanted to see me suffer, so here is Bale Breaker's fresh hop hazy IPA, Seasonal Creeper.
Light whitish yellow, hazy, with a big, beautiful, creamy head, lots of fine, active carbonation. Smell is hop fields. Green and flowery, a hint of tropical, lots of pine and citrus pith.

Taste is along the same lines. Pineapple keeps coming up and getting dismissed. More of a resin bitter finish.

Mouthfeel is creamy and drying at the same time. Overall, this is really good.

I love fresh hop season. This beer is a contender.