New Beer Weekend #307

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  1. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I just had Insanity tonight (this beer, but barrel aged) and I think you'd like it. I don't think it has been released in a while though.
     
    #101 Beersnake, Jun 8, 2026 at 4:11 AM
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  2. DoctorZombies

    DoctorZombies Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,827) Feb 1, 2015 Florida
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    Good evening BAs! Tonight’s new beer took me 6 weeks to find, and is my style tic #130 - Brewery Ommegang’s Passport Royale, a sour IPA:

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    Poured deep gold with excellent clarity; two fingers of fluffy white head; ok cap retention with heavy ring and spotty lace. Sour fruity nose; kinda funky. Taste is on the one hand semi sweet stone fruit, but has a funky finish; no hop bitterness. Medium light body; moderate minus carbonation. Overall, this is a semi funky IPA that has no bitterness.

    4.25 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75
    Score: 3.78 rDev - 6.2%

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    I’m not exactly sure what the point is…there is mild funk from the mixed cultures, but no bitterness to even vaguely resemble an IPA. Glad to get this tic off my bucket list…one and done!
     
    #102 DoctorZombies, Jun 8, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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  3. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    One more New Beer before we put this thread to bed:

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    Threshold Svarog Jopen Style Ale
    (also billed as a "Polish-style barleywine")

    Very nice brick red color with orange-amber highlights. A loose head of eggnog-colored foam sputters to life then vanishes, never to return. The nose is deeply carmelized malt, whiskey, oak, vanilla, prunes, stewed plums, and a little toffee. The flavor opens with sticky toffee pudding drizzled with bourbon. It's incredibly sweet but I do like the malt depth and the prominent barrel character. A variety of fruits follow: the prunes and stewed plums from the nose mingle with pie cherries and dates. Underneath the fruits are hints of anise, vanilla, and cardamom. Whiskey attempts to rein in the sweetness in the finish, but doesn't have much success. The long aftertaste offers bourbon, caramel, cherries, a hit of woody bitterness, and a light (but extremely welcome) touch of smoke. The body is thick and syrupy, with slight carbonation and substantial alcohol warmth.

    The sweetness should be a turn-off for me, but every sip gives me a nuance that makes me look forward to the next one. I'm glad I had the chance to try this one.
     
    #103 vurt, Jun 8, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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  4. mactrail

    mactrail Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,999) Mar 24, 2009 Washington
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    Oh, just ONE more from the West Coast-- Belgian-Style Pilsner from New Belgium

    Aromatic with straw and cake. Light and lively brew. Faintly sweet with a little croissant flavor. Finish is resiny and increasingly bitter. This is so light the bitterness seems excessive. Otherwise it’s well crafted as you would expect. From the 12 pack of Belgian-style brews purchased at the supermarket. Dated 22 FEB 2026.

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    #104 mactrail, Jun 8, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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  5. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    When you start with "We Will Rock You," there's really only one way to finish, right?

    The New Beer Weekend #307 Outro
    (to the tune of "We Are The Champions" by Queen)

    All weekend long
    Had some new brews
    I've posted pictures
    And I wrote some reviews
    Not all were good
    But all were New

    And as New Beer Weekend comes to an end
    This one's for you (And I wish it went on and on and on and on...)

    Beer is the champion, my friends
    And we'll keep on drinking 'til the end
    Beer is the champion
    Beer is the champion
    No time for Zima
    'Cause beer is the champion
    Of the world

    I've drank all my beers
    Soon my pillow calls
    You brought New Beers and stories and everything that goes with them
    I thank you all
    And when we get to next weekend
    Let's do this again

    But now New Beer Weekend Number Three Hundred Seven
    Must come to an end (And I wish it went on and on and on and on...)

    Beer is the champion, my friends
    And we'll keep on drinking 'til the end
    Beer is the champion
    Beer is the champion
    No time for Zima
    'Cause beer is the champion
    Of the world!!

    -----

    I thank you all:

    @bbtkd
    @cjgiant
    @jonphisher
    @snaotheus
    @LeRose
    @Whyteboar
    @JackHorzempa
    @scott451
    @Beersnake
    @superspak
    @sulldaddy
    @mactrail
    @MadMadMike
    @SawDog505
    @2beerdogs
    @champ103
    @bluejacket74
    @whitro17
    @ChicagoJ
    @argock
    @beergoot
    @Victory_Sabre1973
    @zotzot
    @HoppingMadMonk
    @Shanex
    @dano213
    @Mdog
    @beerdedking
    @jkblr
    @MacMalt
    @woodchipper
    @jjamadorphd
    @TCgenny
    @doomXsaloon
    @DoctorZombies
     
    #105 vurt, Jun 8, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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