What beer are you drinking now? #4455

Happy New Year's Eve, BAs! I'm having an Other Half Nectar Diamonds as I finish up some last minute, year-end business. Next NYE will be the last time I will have to deal with this aggravation. Cheers!

 

Dang, that looks like a trademark violation!

 

Getting one more in me till the evening here ba. Madonna, iipa, zero gravity. A revisit, as I rated it, a 3.68 in 2019- maybe a little harsh on my score. This is way better than their cone head ipa. Lots of citrus upfront, subtle bitterness on the finish, and a crisp/clean moderate body,

 

Thank you Vann. I remember well you've been in similar circumstance and those heart rate numbers you were seeing. Fully repaired is a great way to be, sir!

Still planning for Friday VT resupply mission, so if we can make a meetup happen that'll be awesome. And Heady/Focal all around never hurts haha. I know you've got a very brief window this trip. Talk to you soon... Cheers bro!

 

1) Warsteiner Dunkel (4.8%): A German Dunkel with flavors of earthy Munich malts, brown bread, and light roasted notes. Clean.
versus
2) Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel (5.0%): A German Dunkel with flavors of brown bread, earthy Munich malt, bread and yeast. Smooth. (Mismatched the two blind)

German Dunkel Battle. A great style for this late fall and early winter time. First is Warsteiner. Authentic dark and brown flavors. A light roastedness too. Excellent.
Next is Ayinger. Pours lighter but drinks more smooth and sweet. More nutty brown bread and caramel malts. One of the best.
Winner: Ayinger

 

Wow Vann. I don't know how I missed that but glad to hear you are good. Cheers bro!

 

It's just a completely different beer. And "hoppy" vs the import. From...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kennygould/2019/03/07/newcastle-brown-ale-heineken-lagunitas/

'...the Lagunitas-brewed product will feature a different label than that of other Newcastle Brown Ales brewed at 75 breweries around the world and a different recipe.

“It’s a homebrewer’s classic take on an original brown ale,” Tay said. “Lagunitas brewmaster Jeremy Marshall really modernized the recipe, and he’s using American hops like Chinook and Centennial to create something smooth, crisp, and roasty.” '


I bought it because I had never tried the Lags version and was curious about all the negativity. And, because the imported version is being reintroduced in in the US per this thread. Hoping I get a chance to revisit this old fave that got me started brewing in the early 90s.

 

Nice compare review. That's a tough one. Doubt I could pick those two right in a blind test either. Ayinger is excellent, my favorite imported Dunkel.

 

Nøgne Ø Two Captains.
Having quiet New Year's eve with my wife in a cabin in Norway. Sounds romantic. But I just hope we manage stay awake till midnight after a nice day of cross country skiing
Cheers

 

I agree with your sentiment 100% Heaven knows that too many 3 year olds became alcoholics because of that thoughtless and dastardly label. Happy New Year to the best part of Suffolk County!

 

Having a Guinness before the winter classic- should be interesting watching hockey in Wrigley Field…. At least the rain is supposed to stop before puck drop!

 

Dialing the alcohol down a bit…3 Floyd’s’ “Speed Castle” Pilsner:



Some hop spice in the nose; crisp clean; an enjoyable pils! Cheers gang!

 

Happy Everything BAs.,. All the Best to you!

“Listen. I wish I could tell you it gets better. But, it doesn’t get better. You get better”.,, - Joan Rivers

Keep going. Don’t look back.,.

 

My #3500th review on Beer Advocate is in route. Decided to open something special.



Anchorage's A Deal with the Devil (2020)

 

Ah, I see. Brown ale is another classic style that has been neglected. Some barrel aged versions and some with pecans added are nice reinventions.

 

Bouncing between browns.

This proper classic one tastes dynamite following up the Lags Nuke.

It's even @beergoot-approved!

I can hear people and music down at the beach. Too funny. Well, unless you're Greta.





Cheers Folks!

 

Thanks man! I had atrial flutter, very treatable with a ablation, heart surgery on 4/19 and my Dr told me to start jogging and biking by 4/22. Cheers and have a happy, safe new years!!

 

Blueberry Pancakes by the Campfire from Timber Ales. -sweet and pleasant.

 

Cheers to you as well!