What beer are you drinking now? #3568

At one time, I think these guys out of San Diego were supposed to be the next great thing, but it never really happened. Solid West Coast IPA here though.

Societe The Pupil:

Club Raul:

 

Lanikai - Pillbox Porter with Hawaiian and Tahitian Vanilla

Who knew that O'ahu had great porters. What a tasty treat!

 

Looks like someone enjoyed their "Happy Hour" just a bit too much.

Cheers

 

See, this is what happens when you get into the Barrel Aged Stouts to early.

 

Been drinking Stone IPA for 20 years, I have even had it in their garden in Escondido. However, I have not had the new version. Still a little freaked out over the sellout.

 

Tonight's Blind Battle Beer Tasting Lineup:

1) Weihenstephaner Helles (4.8%): A German Helles introduced in 2020 for refined flavors of yeast, barley malts and a crisp and clean finish.
versus
2) New Glarus Two Women Lager (5.0%): A German-style helles from Wisconsin for flavors of lemonflower, grassy, smooth pale malts, and a yeasty finish.
(Correctly matched these two blind)

3) Weldwerks/BlackStack Loud Juice (7.6% canned 4/18/22): A NEIPA collab from CO/MN brewed with Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado, & Galaxy hops for tropical flavors of orange, tropical melon, honeydew, orange, and warm, tropical nectarines. Drinks sweet.
versus
4) BlackStack Loud Bits (8.0% no canning date): A NEIPA from Minnesota with Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado, & Galaxy hops for flavors of orange, pineapple, green citrus, guava, mango, with a lightly bitter finish. (mismatched these two blind)
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Winners:

1) Weihenstephaner Helles: Has more authentic toasty and earthy Munich malt flavor. Released in 2020 as a new version of their original helles. I actually prefer this one and the lighter body.

4) BlackStack Loud Bits: BlackStack did the collaboration Loud Juice with Weldwerksback in April. Then went home and tried to repeat it. If so, these should be extremely similar so tried them side by side. I preferred the BlackStack version. More green citrus and a cleaner and dryer drinkability. Ultimately I think both are improved on the original Juicy Bits.

 

Hey BA's

Just in from some great sailing on the Hobie cat and swimming off her while at anchor.....perfect afternoon!

Some fine German refreshment.....





whole lake to myself on a perfect summer afternoon!

 

This is delicious. Especially in the garage with what feels like 90% humidity

 

Up River APA from Central 28 Beer Co. a small brewery about halfway between Orlando and Daytona Beach.

 

I don't believe it's changed since the sellout - the new version took place a few years ago AFAIK.

Nothing has changed recently. @TheIPAHunter knows the details better than me.

 

Even though it's one of the 7 deadly sins, I envy you for where you live and the fact you have a gorgeous lake at your disposal. You are indeed a lucky soul and I'm glad you're enjoying you're retirement. Best to you and Emma!

 

Hacker pschorr

 

Thanks Larry! Yeah, sometimes I have to pinch myself realizing my good fortune to be here, on this lake, and have the ability to sail, paddle, row, swim - or whatever.....it is pretty awesome!