Mountain Beer Appreciation Thread (2025)

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  1. muchloveforhops3

    muchloveforhops3 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,999) Apr 5, 2009 Montana
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    Been waiting for @LeinenkugelDrinker to post the newest iteration of this thread :grin: but since it hasn't happened quite yet, I don't mind taking the reigns and getting 'er going!

    For all my fellow Mountain Region BAs and BAs drinking mountain region beer, this thread's for you! Let us know what you're drinking and feel free to post a pic and/or some notes. States included here are Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona, and New Mexico.

    I'm kicking things off with some of this:

    Red Lodge Ales - Dually dipa

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    Bonus pic of the Mission Mountains reflecting this evening's sunset.. (gotta set the proper ambiance, of course :smile::heavymetal:)

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    Cheers! :beers:
     
    #1 muchloveforhops3, Jan 21, 2025
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  2. LeinenkugelDrinker

    LeinenkugelDrinker Pooh-Bah (2,171) Feb 14, 2023 Nevada
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    I’m surprised no one started it sooner! I’ve been buying too many Euro-brews lately, I need to grab some locals. Beautiful picture :beers:
     
    #2 LeinenkugelDrinker, Jan 21, 2025
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    muchloveforhops3 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,999) Apr 5, 2009 Montana
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    It's all good, my friend! Appreciate the sentiments on the pic- Just happened to be in the right place at the right time :grin:
     
    #3 muchloveforhops3, Jan 21, 2025
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    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Let's get this show on the road.

    One of my favourite Dunkel beers...canned December 20th. :slight_smile:

    Prost!
     
    #4 Bitterbill, Jan 21, 2025
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  5. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Wait, did we take New Mexico back from the Southwest group? Personal opinion, we're a better fit.
     
    #5 Domingo, Jan 21, 2025
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  6. LeinenkugelDrinker

    LeinenkugelDrinker Pooh-Bah (2,171) Feb 14, 2023 Nevada
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    And Arizona. And Idaho from the Northwest. We’re taking what we want! :wink:
     
    #6 LeinenkugelDrinker, Jan 21, 2025
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  7. UWDAWG

    UWDAWG Grand Pooh-Bah (3,241) Aug 22, 2017 Washington
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    Cheers
     
    #7 UWDAWG, Jan 21, 2025
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  8. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    ...what are your thoughts about this beer...???...I love River North beers and would love to find this locally...
     
    #8 beergoot, Jan 22, 2025
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  9. muchloveforhops3

    muchloveforhops3 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,999) Apr 5, 2009 Montana
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    Really enjoy this take on Cold Smoke- nicely-balanced coffee and scotch ale elements, with great drinkability! Look forward to it every year :beers:

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    Cheers!
     
    #9 muchloveforhops3, Jan 22, 2025
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  10. UWDAWG

    UWDAWG Grand Pooh-Bah (3,241) Aug 22, 2017 Washington
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    It had some chocolate and coffee notes, but hard to pick up through the malt. Only my second Baltic Porter, so I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but it wasn’t my favorite.
     
    #10 UWDAWG, Jan 22, 2025
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    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    River North Brewery / Hammond's Candies -- Candy Cane
    Imperial porter brewed with peppermint & chocolate
    ABV: 11.0%; pouring temperature: 49.6 °F; bottling info: Vintage 2024
    Source: local purchase

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    3.96/5 rDev 0%
    look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

    Reddish-brown pour, clear, opaque brown in the glass; fizzy, dissipating head, light tan color, leaves a small ring on top of the beer. Rich, dark chocolate aroma offset with notes of mint and peppermint; coffee. Bold flavors; dark cocoa powder and dark roast coffee; peppermint.

    I can't tell if it's the peppermint that gives the overall taste a bit of phenol bite and harshness, but it likely is the peppermint candy. There is no mention of coffee in the beer, either, but I certainly get the impression of coffee. All in all, the aroma is the high-point of the beer and the taste, well, I wavered between a 3.75 or 4.0, but with the somewhat odd flavor bite, I opted for the lower rating. It's still a great beer overall, but one should like mint and peppermint to fully appreciate it.
     
    #11 beergoot, Jan 24, 2025
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  12. muchloveforhops3

    muchloveforhops3 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,999) Apr 5, 2009 Montana
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    Working on some of this:

    Kettlehouse - Shady NE-Style IPA

    A flavorful and drinkable hazy with good melon and stone fruit presence. Juicy, with a touch of dryness in the finish.

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    Shot from this morning's sunrise in the Mission Valley..

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    Cheers, BAs!
     
    #12 muchloveforhops3, Jan 24, 2025
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    muchloveforhops3 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,999) Apr 5, 2009 Montana
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    This one has become my go-to BA imperial stout over the past couple years..

    Kettlehouse - Barrel-Aged Freezeout

    Excellent blend of chocolate, roast, nuttiness, barrel, and whiskey. The 12% abv warms a bit, but overall, it's one deceptively smooth imperial stout (and for $16 a 4-pack at my local shop, I can't complain one bit! :grin::beers:)

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    Cheers!
     
    #13 muchloveforhops3, Jan 26, 2025
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    muchloveforhops3 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,999) Apr 5, 2009 Montana
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    Working on this enjoyable IPA from Bias Brewing out of Kalispell..

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    Cheers, advocates!
     
    #14 muchloveforhops3, Jan 27, 2025
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    muchloveforhops3 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,999) Apr 5, 2009 Montana
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    Ending the night with a solid doppelbock :beers:

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    Grabbed this shot on the way home from Missoula earlier..

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    Cheers!
     
    #15 muchloveforhops3, Jan 27, 2025
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  16. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    How are the Bayern beers, anyway? I was unfamiliar with 'em, but it seems like they've been around forever and they're (mostly) going for authentic south German beers.
     
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    muchloveforhops3 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,999) Apr 5, 2009 Montana
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    The brews are kind of hit and miss, imo. I really dig the doppelbock and anniversary pilsner (the St Walter hefeweizen and maibock aren't bad as well), but I've found some of the others to be underwhelming.

    With that being said, the owner/master brewer will tap firkins of their brews at some of the local beer festivals (donned in traditional German garb, no less :grin:), which is pretty cool. Still need to get to their taproom one of these days so I can draw a full conclusion :beers:
     
    #17 muchloveforhops3, Jan 28, 2025
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    muchloveforhops3 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,999) Apr 5, 2009 Montana
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    Just finished one of these:

    Smelter City - Road to Wisdom IPA

    Despite the cool vintage-style labels for this brew, the cans have been really inconsistent. The one I had today was enjoyable, however there were a couple in the 6-pack that were verging on a drain-pour :grimacing: Hoping they get it dialed in!

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    Cheers!
     
    #18 muchloveforhops3, Jan 28, 2025
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  19. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Good to know. There aren't too many places that have been around that long. Especially not ones sporting a theme that would have been pretty uncool during the IBU/ABV wars. Their bottle art still looks straight out of 2002, which I dig. I don't really have a reason to ever be up that way, but I'll keep an eye out if I ever end up in MT.
     
    #19 Domingo, Jan 28, 2025
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  20. LeinenkugelDrinker

    LeinenkugelDrinker Pooh-Bah (2,171) Feb 14, 2023 Nevada
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    This is my first Blonde NV made by Revision Brewing in Sparks. It’s very solid, the best Blonde I’ve had in a long while. Inviting scent of bread and butter. Taste has a lot of butter upfront but finishes with some grassy hops. I’d recommend trying this brew if you ever see it.
    :beers:
     
    #20 LeinenkugelDrinker, Jan 29, 2025
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