New Beer Weekend #291

Lexington Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale


Appearance: Clear dark gold, good head.

Smell: Just like vanilla extract, straight vanilla with a hint of alcohol.

Taste: Hits with vanilla right away, a little light breadiness is mixed in there with the vanilla. Actually pretty balanced, vanilla is there but not overpowering. Medium bodied.

Overall: A beer that was gifted to me, I wasn't expecting much but it's not bad. Not really something I'd pick up on my own but interesting to try.

 

My Wife's too

 

Well lookie here…

Our relationship has been saved!

I wasn’t expecting to see Double Sip on our trip to our favorite watering hole, but there it is. Main reason for coming was to get one of the GF’s favorite beers, Blueberry Muffin from Great Notion.

I was curious about what is in the glass - which is a Perennial Abraxas barley wine aged in whiskey barrels. Why is it co-opting the name of the brewers big stout? Because apparently it has chilis and cacao nibs involved in its making.

Smells more like a quad - likely due to the sweet bourbon notes pairing with the barley. Deeper down there is a more American pairing of barley and hop - though maybe it’s some cinnamon and cacao coming through, as it’s a bit earthy.

Taste is a bit too sweet, but the coconut of the barrel is coming through nicely. Fig, raisin, then some actual dessert wine all follow the mostly barrel opening. A slightly tangy ending, though macaroon-like sweetness fills back in the linger.

Lots of barrel is nice, but this is much more an after dinner beer than before lunch. I could easily pair this with a dense whiskey sidecar, as well.

 

Will double sunshine be a post this weekend or not a new one to you?

 

Well, I wouldn’t know it was my second favorite IPA if it was new to me

Actually, it is my 3rd highest rated beer here, an equal percent point above and below Parabola and BCBA Coffee Stout, respectively.

It might could go in the revisit thread, but I feel that is for beers you neglect versus can’t get. I will see if it is still top tier worthy, at least. Cheers!!

 

Traquair Jacobite Scotch Ale, 8% ABV. Pours deep brown, with a 1+ finger beige head which left no lacing. Aroma is coriander, roasted malt, and bread. Taste is roasted malt and bread, moderate bitterness, no sweetness, lingering char. Decent mouthfeel, overall very good to excellent adjacent.

4.06/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Got this at a local liquor store that has an aisle of old craft. Looked like all of the beer was 2022 and older, some from 2019. The World Wide Stout had the old label design, didn't check the year. This beer is from 2022.

 

How many pils reviews can we add this weekend???

I will add, yes, that’s a challenge…

 

That beer will track for at least a decade' brewers notes say even longer.
A kiss of Brett and some Oak give it that longevity
Great beer.
Cheers

 

Alright I'm putting my money where my mouth is, for those keeping track we have now added SIX pilsners, keep 'em coming...

Happy Saturday everyone, I hope this week was good to you all. Olympic hockey is on, the snow is finally melting, we got taxes done today, it’s a little warmer; things are on the upswing currently.

It is Valentines Day, which years ago started our almost weekly trend of breakfast for dinner. So to keep it special instead of my normal pancakes, Mrs Phisher snagged her parents waffle maker and we make waffles with my pancake batter.

Today I continue to work through my @FRANKHAZE box so in light of the string of pils love that opened up this thread I will continue with more…

Good Word Brewing - Die Todd Die (Czech Pils 5%)



Nice looking beer; crystal clear first pour; deep gold with perfectly white head; compact head with some fine ring lacing.

Nose is a gentle aromatic mix of grain, fresh bread and herbal snappy spice character.

Taste is slightly muted compared to nose but it pulls its weight nicely; good malt character; more complex than expected, bread with some deeper crust and toastiness; hops are old school earthy and full with lingering black pepper.

Mouthfeel is a star for me; I’m not sure if it is, but I’d guess it was decoction mashed; it’s got that big full feel malt feel but finishes so clean, light, and dry; the bitterness is very pleasant is earth like and lingers , being very noticeable without overpowering the beautiful malty depth.

This beer is very enjoyable; well made through and through, it would verge closer to perfect if it was a tad lower in abv for me but that's just nit picking and personal preference. Thanks for the share Frank.

@ATL6245

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Not sure what mood will strike me tomorrow, whether it’ll be something familiar to enjoy Sunday or if I’ll be feeling adventurous and crack open another beer from Georgia via Frank. Cheers everyone!

 

Some how transposed one of the numbers when I was looking at it thought it was 40 not 30, even though I typed it... A real reflection of how mentally fried was at the time

 

Sorry no help, burned my one & only last weekend

 

A beer I really like

 

Good evening NBW
My 15th review of my favorite style. I'd have a lot more if there were more available. I don't believe I've ever passed on a new one when opportunity presented itself.

Ridgeway Lump of Coal

500mL bottle stamped best before L27 216 poured into a nonic pint glass at fridge temp 7.5% ABV. The beer pours dark brown bordering on black with minimal light penetration and light brown head. The head recedes to a thin cap and leaves a sticky coat of lacing. The aroma is mild with chocolate and ashy, deeply roasted malt. The taste is bittersweet roasted malt with notes of chocolate & dark fruit followed by a tangy, mildly bitter finish. The feel is thin to medium bodied with just less than average carbonation and a mostly dry finish. Overall, a good FES.

Cheers all!