New Beer Weekend #89

It is juicy and hazy and leaning in the direction of IPA, but it's also fairly grain forward, kind of funky, and I don't know what that aroma note I was getting was all about. That seems to have died off, as I'm about halfway through the beer.

 

Finally joining you all with a beer tonight. This is my very first slack tide beer, I've seen you post about them quite often @MacMalt so I grabbed a single of their brown ale. I really wanted to try their black IPA but didn't see it at this store.

Slack Tide - Bucktail (brown ale)





This one poured super carbonated, a slow pour yield instant and huge bubbly head. That head settles to one of the best heads I've seen in a long time, crazy retention and lacing. Deep dark reddish brown and close to crystal clear.

A very dark toasted aroma is followed by a big nice spicy sappy hop aroma, there is just general crisp freshness to the nose.

The taste is even hoppier than the nose would lead on, same very dark toasted maltiness with a really noticeable spicy earth hop note.

Medium body beer that is very crisp and dry, a noticeable pine like bitterness on the finish, almost sappy when its paired with the dryness. The only downfall to this is the ABV, now its not high at 5.9% but paired with the body of this beer I do notice it somehow, maybe just a sensitivity.

This is a really tasty beer and I'm mad at myself for not trying this brewery sooner. I will gladly try more of their beers after this experience.

 

I got bubble gum.

 

Lagunitas Stereohopic Vol.4 with Lotus & Sabro hops, 7.2% ABV; 3.88 overall

Pours an effervescent & bright gold with 2 fingers of pearl colored head. Above average head retention & lacing

S: Green melon, lemon

T: Follows the nose, some peach, cantaloupe & breadyness up front. Some dryness as this warms, more green melon, a little tangerine. Finishes a little dry with plenty of green melon, some peach sweetness & a touch of grassyness, almost rated this 4.25

MF: Medium body, fairly firm carbonation, good balance

Drinkable enough IPA, doesn't wow me, but was worth buying a sixer of. The nose wasn't too impressive for sure

 

The Rouge Valley conservation area (and Rouge River is at the western edge of Toronto. I believe it is the largest urban park on the continent. It’s about a 10 minute drive from the mother-in-law. We go often to do some light hiking.

The brewery is in Markham, just north of the city. It’s a pretty good one.

 

I could see that, but not where my palate went on its own. Yeah, now that you say it, I get it pretty clearly.

 

True Anomaly Star Port Jambore.

Port Barrel Aged Wild Ale, 10% ABV.



Pours with a chilled haze, that clears up after a while. A dark orange color, with a finger of white foam capping everything off, that eventually fades. Plenty of lace left behind.
The nose is hard for me to describe. Plenty of esters which gives of a nice fruity aroma. Light wood and toasted malts. Nothing bad here at all, very enjoyable, but just fairly nondescript.
Taste wise, plenty of tart fruits. Fresh raspberry and blackberry. Intermingled with wood and toasted malts. Some sweetness like vanilla and burnt caramel sugars. With a lingering acidic bite that is enjoyable.
A medium to full body. Good carbonation that is crisp, but smooth at the same time. Just enough alcohol heat to let you know its there Which makes this very warming and welcoming. This is a nice sipper.

This is very interesting and enjoyable. Maybe not my favorite beer from True Anomaly. Though still very well made. The Port barrels add those fresh berry flavors, mixed with the wood and malt character, and acidity works. Not sure if this really fits any style category, but no bother, Still another very good beer from this brewery.

Sipping on this while watching The Godfather, was meaning to do this earlier as its the 50th Anniversary. but never got around to it. The beer works well with this classic.

Anyway, overall score is 3.94, B+
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/55586/564217/?ba=champ103#lists

 

Brisk, a pale ale from Willibald, another Canadian brew @Coronaeus sent me vaguely associated with NBS BIF #14.

16oz can served in a big snifter. Dated 01/FEB/2022.

Pours a light whitish-yellow with a huge fluffy head that collapses slowly and stickily. Hazy, and well-carbonated. Smell is citrus pith and melon. Something floral.

Taste is similar, but stronger on the melon side than the citrus pith. Light, lemony finish.

Mouthfeel is on the medium side of light, smooth, and dry. Overall, this is a nice beer.

 

Over the top Hefeweizen by Moab brewery

3.26/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25




On draft at Moab brewery , I’m in the desert, there are slim pickings for craft beer selections

Brewers notes Our American unfiltered wheat ale is brewed with Red Wheat, 2 Row, Carapils and Munich malts. A staff favorite that hits the spot no matter what time of year.
IBU 26 • 5% ABV

Thin white foam layer quickly evaporates to a ring, some lacings , translucent golden beer

Faint yeasty aroma

Faint yeasty taste , barely a banana hint, only a very faint clove

Mouthfeel is thin, fizzy


Not my first choice for this style, they are missing the yeast component

 

Founders Bottle Shop Belgian Twist Tripel with Blue Agave Syrup, 10.0% ABV; 3.74 overall

A little bit of a gusher upon opening; pours an effervescent honey color with fast falling beige head. Some head retention & lacing

S: Doughy. yeasty, dried dates, a lot of sweetness once warm, plus green banana

T: Supersweet up front, from the agave syrup I presume, figs, honey notes, pretty dry with a booze presence up front. Green banana once warm, much dryness, grassy hops and a touch of oakyness, plus sweetness from the Agave Syrup & a little dried dates & apricots. Finishes dry, sweet with plenty of juicy fruit

MF: Medium body with assertive carbonation that tails off pretty quick

Not in love with, but solid enough, a little less sweetness please

 

Beer #2 for this NBW, MN-brewed bock #2.

Modist Olde Omen Bock - Traditional
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: NA

Dark brown, but crystal clear, with good carbonation; a backlight reveals a reddish brown color. 1 1/2 inch tall, thick head, light tan, with OK retention and leaving attractive lacing as it does fade.

Roasted malts dominates the aroma, but there is also a breadiness/graininess to it.

Flavor brings the roasted malts, dark bread, and a nice flavor something like an unsweet caramel (if that makes any sense). The initial taste begins with the roasted malts and bread, with the caramel (perhaps a touch of fruit-like flavor as well) in the middle, nutty, no bitterness at all, with a fairly dry and smooth finish. The aftertaste retains the caramel, dark bread, and nutty flavors.

The mouth feel is flat and thin.

Overall, a nice-tasting nicely done traditional bock. Another local traditional bock, well-brewed, is always welcome. Recommended.

L: 4.0 | S: 3.75 | T: 4.0 | F: 3.25 | O: 3.5 | Rating: 3.82

 

More Canadian beer from @Coronaeus! 2022 Lady Macbeth Barrel Aged Scotch Ale from Granite.

500ml bottle served in a footed pilsner glass.

Pours dark toffee color with a medium sized head that collapses to a couple millimeter thick creamy-looking layer. Smell is richly chocolatey, cocoa powder. Maybe a little bit of roastiness and toffee. A little boozy, probably some vanilla.

Taste is still lots of cocoa, more toffee sweetness, and nuts. Maybe some dates or something? Figs?

Mouthfeel is surprisingly soft, fluffy almost. Very nice.

 

It's a good beer. Maybe a little too sweet for some people. I bought the variety 12 pack myself. I would love to have a 12 pack of this all by it's self. It is on tap around the twin cities at bars/restaurants. I had it at redcow in Saint Paul last weekend.

It looks like Summit brewed a dopplebock like I wanted them to after all. A Contract brew is better than nothing.

 

I started my beer drinking weekend out Friday night at 7:00 PM drinking with @GreenBayBA and @Chaz Had a great time. We drank some high ABV beers: Barleywines, A few nice Barrel aged beers from 3 Sheeps, Plus Bocks of course. After I got home I kept drinking beer till 2:00 AM. Got up at 7:30 AM and felt surprisingly good. Got ready and drove to Eau Claire WI. Arrived at The Northern Tap as they opened at 11:00 AM. Had pizza and a pour of NG Cabin Fever and Modist Olde Omen Bock. Next I went to Woodmans and amazingly did not buy a single beer but loaded the trunk up with groceries.

Next I went to Brewing Projekt taproom and a full pour of Sleepy Bear. A dark lager at 9.5% ABV. It was good but not great, This tasted better on the cold side before the marshmallow flavor kicked in . Smooth, Nice Smoke, nice light roast and chocolate. Thin body for a big beer. I think it should be called Smokey Bear. Bought a 4 pack of Totally -Not- Evil and Tip Top Maibock for home
https://untappd.com/b/the-brewing-projekt-sleepy-bear/4769613

Drove home unloaded the car and and went to bed at 8:00 pm got up at Midnight and started drinking some beers. I am drinking a can of Totally -Not- Evil Doppelboch now.

It's good, Kinda tastes like a brown ale, just smoother and a little sweeter. Lightly roasted/heavily toasted malt. some chocolate and caramel, and maybe hint of dark fruit with a kiss of honey on the finish.
https://untappd.com/b/the-brewing-projekt-totally-not-evil/4697588
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