Pipeworks (2021)

This review was so much better

 

Pipeworks BA program; We're back baby!!! A festivus for the rest of us.

 

Had #3 Friday. Really enjoyed it. The extended aging really does something to barleywine. Not too sweet.

 

Imperial Blood of the Unicorn is tasting really good. That is all.

 

I had Intrinsic Duality No. 2 tonight.

Less harsh than No. 1; this one had nice notes of cream soda, oak & bourbon, with a hint of crème brulee once it warmed up.

Another one I think is worth copping at least a can of.

No. 3 to come this week!

(Accidentally posted this to the Revolution thread... @FBarber maybe you could delete that?

 

Did you pour two of the cans into a crowler just to feel alive again?

 

creme brûlée brothers!

 

Tried all three at a share - all 3 were good, but 2 stood head and shoulders above the other ones for me.

 

Agreed. Best batch in several years.

 

Intrinsic Duality No. 3 was easily my least favorite of the three.

INSANE booze heat on this one; notes of toffee & oak were present, but dominated.

At times it felt like I was drinking straight bourbon.

For me, it was 2 >> 1 >>>>>>>>>3.

Overall, I'm glad I tried them all but No. 2 is the only one I'd buy a second can of.

Your mileage will obviously vary.

 

Narrator: It won't.

 

For those who've had both, how does ID #2 compare to On & On Part 2?

 

I preferred On & On part 2...not by much, but it wasn't a tie for me.

On & On part 2 had more nuance; it wasn't just the caramel English barleywine vibes you expect, there was also some nice chocolate & cream notes.

Intrinsic Duality No. 2 was more "straight up" caramel, and a bit sweeter/boozier overall.

I could see an argument for the opposite, depending on personal taste, and both are very good beers.

 

For me On and On P2 > ID 2.

 

Really liking Intrinsic Duality No. 1. Imma bit inebriated at the moment, but it was stupidly drinkable for a 15.3% 36-month-aged BBA imperial milk stout. Im not even going to attemp tasting notes, but it was smooth and rich. (Yeah, I DGAF about the typos even tho I noticed ‘em). Damn I wish I had another can of this!

 

Intrinsic Duality No. 2 (the barleywine) definitely delivered. Not quite VSOJ status, but while drinking Intrinsic Duality I couldn't help but to think to compare these two because they are both extended aged bourbon barrel aged barleywines. (and no I didn't do a side by side, I know...I know...)

Really liked the complexity... The finish was straight fire in the best possible way! Well integrated caramel, toffee, creme brulee, and vanilla ice cream with a splash of light bourbon! There were also a few flavors that were fairly unexpected including: apple streusel nutmeg, all spice, and cinnamon which kept this BW from being overly sweet/cloying.

 

This batch of Cryo citra really is some of my favorite beer of 2021. @NOTpipeworks is cryo mosaics in future plans?