What beer are you drinking now? #4232

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  1. Jack_14

    Jack_14 Pooh-Bah (1,682) Nov 2, 2019 Italy
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    Good morning to all Advocates,
    I open today's thread with a truly special beer (for my tastes):

    Alder Beer Co. (Seregno, ITA) - PISMO BEACH - West Coast Double IPA (8%)

    44 cl can (they cost around €7, but I willingly spend it because the product is actually "different", it stands out, it is clear that it is made with criteria not to be sold by seeking a compromise between production costs and the minimum standard to be reach).
    On the label: "Lot: L299E ; Packaging date: 02/01/2023 ; Best before: 07/01/2024".
    It's a West Coast Double India Pale Ale with hops: Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade, Mosaic. Instead, Pils and Cara were chosen as malts.
    Additionally, Brewmaster Marco Valeriani added a small amount of sugar to the recipe to accentuate the dryness of the German malts and allow the aromatic flavor of the hops to stand out.
    An American Ale was chosen as the yeast.

    As soon as you open it you are surrounded by a citrus scent: orange, grapefruit and even resinous hints.
    When poured it's light golden and produces little foam.
    Full-bodied beer in the mouth, but the contribution to the taste is truly minimal: the mouth is invaded by an intense citrus flavor with those resinous reflections that stand out even more.
    The carbonation is perfect for making the drink leaner, despite the fullness of body and taste.
    The finish is dry (resinous, light herbaceous notes) with a clearly perceptible, albeit contained, bitter note, while a delicate taste of orange peel and bergamot remains on the palate.

    Splendid Double IPA of what for me is the Italian "Master of Hops"... It's incredibly easy to drink, without giving a sense of heaviness (see the products that invade our fridges with all very similar products with the sole purpose of have more competitiveness on the market by reducing production costs as much as possible to offer the best price to the distributor...obviously at the expense of quality and characterization of the product) and with a fullness of taste that enhances every sip. Few Italian Double IPAs of this level are drunk... In my opinion, it is very close to a quality American West Coast, it would ideally be nice for you to taste it and tell me your opinion too because in my opinion many would like it, especially to those nostalgic for that bitter finish that is increasingly difficult to find in modern products.

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    Sláinte !
    Cheers !
     
    #1 Jack_14, May 22, 2024
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  2. tolar111

    tolar111 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,094) Aug 17, 2008 New York
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    Drinking Guinness Draught. It’s already warm and humid this morning, should hit 90°F today

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    I’ve been watching the Stax doc on HBO

     
    #2 tolar111, May 22, 2024
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  3. ChicagoJ

    ChicagoJ Grand Pooh-Bah (5,247) Feb 2, 2015 Illinois
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    Thank you for your open @Jack_14 . Your beer held on very well based on your review from the early 2023 packaging. @tolar111 , cooler weather should follow if consistent with our clear out of a very hot day yesterday.

    Crazy wind storms with a lot of large tree limbs going down in my neighborhood late last night. Crazy big Full Moon out there on my walk to from Taco Burrito King, my only 24 hour option these days with everything including grocery stores no longer open all the time (7/11 is the exception, usually try to avoid).

    iPhone 7 shot, as always. Looked far cooler with my eyes.

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    I'll join @Jack_14 with a West Coast IPA, a collaboration by two of my favorite Southern California Breweries

    Beachwood & Firestone Walker West Coast Way

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    Decided to do laundry before my second shift sleep session yesterday, so missed out on free Cubs tickets in what turned out to be a good game (4-3 Cubs win in extra innings).

    Briefly side by siding Matthew Hermes' overnight WDCB jazz program with this selection.

     
    #3 ChicagoJ, May 22, 2024
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  4. Ozzylizard

    Ozzylizard Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,419) Oct 5, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    @Jack_14 - excellent review!
     
    #4 Ozzylizard, May 22, 2024
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  5. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    Something with a bit lighter touch this morning.

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    #5 Squire, May 22, 2024
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  6. Jack_14

    Jack_14 Pooh-Bah (1,682) Nov 2, 2019 Italy
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    It's atypo on my part, I must have typed hastily...it's early 2024, actually.
    It should be corrected, actually.
    Thanks for the tip.
     
    #6 Jack_14, May 22, 2024
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  7. Shanex

    Shanex Grand Pooh-Bah (4,960) Dec 10, 2015 France
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    La Goudale… cheers all!

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    #7 Shanex, May 22, 2024
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  8. Peach63

    Peach63 Pooh-Bah (2,442) Jul 17, 2019 New York
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    Thanks for the kick off with a tasty sounding beer @Jack_14 .

    Quaffing Industrial Arts Winter Landscape. A black lager.

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    It's not exactly winter in my neck of the woods. It hit 91*F yesterday. Supposed to be the same today. Beer was on clearance at my beer store. Canned 11-15-23. Damn Tasty!
     
    #8 Peach63, May 22, 2024
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  9. beerloserLI

    beerloserLI Grand Pooh-Bah (3,540) Apr 2, 2011 New York
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    Happy Wednesday ba. Up and at it. Helles lager, von trapp,
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    #9 beerloserLI, May 22, 2024
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  10. MadMadMike

    MadMadMike Grand Pooh-Bah (3,465) Dec 11, 2020 France
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    Brasserie Levant (Toulouse, France) ‘South West IPA au Kumquat’.,. Cheeeers!

    “I don’t have a liver.,. I am a liver.,.”

    Good album right here folx!

     
    #10 MadMadMike, May 22, 2024
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  11. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    Morning, Advocates!

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    #11 Roguer, May 22, 2024
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  12. Ocalafox

    Ocalafox Grand Pooh-Bah (4,505) May 17, 2016 Florida
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    Heady share with my brother before heading to Hooters.
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    #12 Ocalafox, May 22, 2024
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  13. beerloserLI

    beerloserLI Grand Pooh-Bah (3,540) Apr 2, 2011 New York
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    Right along here ba. Still feel this as close to the og as I can remember,
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    #13 beerloserLI, May 22, 2024
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  14. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    Happy rainy Wednesday BAs

    A rare off season pumpkin brew cellar pull - wanted something different!

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    Emma enjoying a warm paddle session!

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    #14 BeerVikingSailor, May 22, 2024
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  15. Ocalafox

    Ocalafox Grand Pooh-Bah (4,505) May 17, 2016 Florida
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    SwampHEAD Brewing Understory hazy IPA.
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    #15 Ocalafox, May 22, 2024
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  16. Nugganooch

    Nugganooch Grand Pooh-Bah (4,480) Jan 13, 2011 California
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    Happy Hump Day Cheers BA :beers:
    Hope everyone is having a good time!
     
    #16 Nugganooch, May 22, 2024
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  17. jmk

    jmk Savant (1,021) May 8, 2008 Illinois
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    Off Color taco lunch. Cheers!

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    #17 jmk, May 22, 2024
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  18. LesDewitt4beer

    LesDewitt4beer Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,315) Jan 25, 2021 Minnesota
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    Howdy folks. I'm enjoying the patio with Urban Growler De-Lovely Porter. Thank you ladies. Picked this up to re-visit and finally review. A really fine straight ahead Porter w/out any funny business. Cheers!
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    #18 LesDewitt4beer, May 22, 2024
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  19. lordofthewiens

    lordofthewiens Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,225) Sep 17, 2005 New Mexico
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    A trip to the recycling center, and my chores are done for the day.
    Cheers!

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    #19 lordofthewiens, May 22, 2024
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  20. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    Founders Citrus Sunrise tequila barrel aged blood orange gose
     
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