What beer are you drinking now? #3591

Even being local to these guys and a huge fan of their stuff in general, I’d agree that this had some divisive components. I’ve only had one or two of their phantasm iterations that I’ve really enjoyed and the others have been just okay.

 

Getting ready for the UFC fights while watching the PFL fights. Time to get started.




It's been a great day so far.

 

Tonight’s Blind Battle Beer Tasting Lineup:

1) KC Bier Co Kölsch (5.1%): A Kölsch-style beer from KC with flavors of pale malts with light, dank cannabis and herbal notes. Not sure of the age on this one.
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2) 2nd Shift Kölsch (5.2%): Kölsch-style beer from Missouri with flavors of sweet green apples and vinous flavors in the yeast. Lightly tart and sweet.
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3) New Glarus Kid Kölsch (5.5%): A Kölsch-style beer from Wisconsin with flavors of red grape and vinous yeast flavors. Leans slightly sweet.

4) BlackStack Shipping Delays (7.4% no canning date): A NEIPA from Minnesota with Idaho 7, Amarillo, El Dorado, Talus, & HBC586 for flavors of orange citrus, grapefruit, with some sweet, tropical pineapple. Relatively clean and dry.
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5) BlackStack Trust the Process (8.4% no canning date): A NEIPA from Minnesota with Simcoe & Idaho 7 for flavors of citrus, pineapple, sweet melon, papaya, and green mango.
(All beers correctly identified blind)
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Winners:

2) 2nd Shift Kölsch: Very similar to New Glarus. Slightly more tart apple and sweet orchardfruit in this one. Slightly lighter and cleaner. The lightness and tartness seemed to drink slightly more to the style. Both are great.

5) BlackStack Trust the Process: Overall these were pretty similar. But man this one nails the Idaho 7. Nice green mango notes. Slightly sweeter, but relatively clean as well. BlackStack really needs to start dating their cans so I don't have to try and remember how long this has been on the shelf. One of the best I've had from BlackStack recently.

 

further up the Counterweight ladder I have Talisman with Nelson!

 

The only adjustment that guy needs to make to have the perfect ensemble is to replace the pants with black Z. Cavaricci formalwear with the ankles rolled like we did in the early 1990s. Then I would bow before him.

 

Well, my boss & her hubbie flew up to Montreal to see these guys in concert



So here's to them!

Wiseacre Black Forrest Reach The Beach Within Reach, a Dark Berliner Weisse with Cherries & Cocoa Nibs, 6.8% ABV

 

A Monument to All Your Sins from Two Villains Brewing, Nyack, NY.

 

Big Ugly Death by Pirate: Scurvy apple brandy barrel Russian impy stout

 

Ultra by the sea.....

 

3 Floyd's Dreadnaught Imperial IPA, 9.4% - oh yeah, this is a tasty monster!

 

Still the case. They opened a multimillion dollar brewery in Cheshire earlier this year. Place is probably the best brewing facility in the state. Based on the place I'd say they're doing better than NEBCO.

 

I followed up the wings and kolsch with Mac & cheese and a pilsner, Til Death.

 

Flight with Delirium Tremens, Paulaner Oktoberfest, and Weinstaphen Hefe with my lunch at Brick Anchor Brewhouse in Norfolk. A bit late because I’m old and couldn’t figure out how to post the pic from my phone. All were delicious and unique despite looking identical in the glass. *Edit I guess I still don’t know.

 

Knotted Root Fat and Sassy TDH DIPA (Citra, Nelson, Galaxy) courtesy of @Prager62. Orange Skittles, ripe white peach, bright passionfruit, floral, some white grape, yellow grapefruit, fresh cut grass, earthy pine resin. The two IPA's I've had by these guys have been outstanding. Legit stuff. Thanks again Jim!

 

Smoking some burgers for dinner, drinking a Neshaminy Creek Oktoberfest. cheers!
(still really hot out)

 

I did forego my usual Saturday morning bloodies with bratwursts and may be a bit delusional, however I’m curious if you possibly left your 4-pack in the trunk of the car for too many days. Cheers, Micah!