New Beer Weekend #87

Dontcha know? If it's a "craft" brewery, the label is a tribute or a parody. It's only a trademark violation if it's a macro.

You know, like this one.

Whoa...

And, damn, when did Marvel's Thor grow a beard?

(Haven't paid much attention to comics since the mid-70s. Anything else happen that I missed? )

I took this to be a modern interpretation of the classic Busch Bavarian label until I read @steveh post.

 

Another beer for this weekend, Klockow Brewing Lundr's Lager, with artwork that was probably not swiped from anywhere:

Appearance: Clear dark amber, good head.

Smell: Nice smoked ham aroma.

Taste: Caramel sweetness, biscuity start, smoke starts underneath and becomes more prominent. Ashy at first then more hammy.

Overall: Excited to see this smoked lager as Mr. Klockow used to work at Hammerheart. It's a different beast than Hammerheart, much more sweetness to go along with the smoke. I appreciate the different take on the brew.

 

Yes. @jesskidden added the image to his post. My image shows up on my desktop, but not my phone.

 

Or the movies...

Spoiler alert: Steve Rogers had a beard for a while... big contention between egos.

(psst... nobody say anything about "Fat Thor" to Jess -- I don't think he could take it! )

 

Being in the midst of having seen The Last Kingdom and currently working through the older The Vikings, I find your reference to Odin really interesting. I'm about 15% Nordic and monotheism for me is not a priority.

 

Good morning BAs! Today’s breakfast beer is Firestone Walker’s 25th Anniversary Ale, a recent Tavour purchase:



Bottled 2021. Poured at 52°. Dark brown/black with ruby hues; creamy tan head with a few rocks; ok cap retention, solid ring; some sudsy lace; thin legs. Tequila and oak nose; boozy exhale. Sweet caramel and sugary raisins; some sharp tequila immediately follows; oaky vanilla and chocolate as beer warms. Medium plus body, silky feel; burn on tip of tongue; warmth from 11.5% abv; light carbonation; dry wooden finish. Overall, this blend of multiple barrels, including Tequila Barrel Merkin (28%) is sharp and spirits forward; the rest is nice, but the tequila continues to linger as I finish this review; as long as FW keeps blending its leftover Tequila barrel aged beers into the Anniversary, I’m going to take a break from buying FW Anniversary ales…they’re good, but not what appeals to me.

4.5 | 4.0 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25
Score: 4.21 rDev - 3%


Cheers y’all, and have a spectacular Sunday!

 

Good morning NBS/nbw and thanks @Roguer for hosting this weekend.
Its mud season in the hills, the rains and northern snow melt have the Connecticut River up quite a bit. Maple sugaring is in full swing here in WMass.
Todays offering is from Drowned Lands Brewery.
An interesting thought experiment as I enjoyed this fine pilsner was to take the grain and hop bill, (40% German malted wheat, 60% Floor Malted Pilsner, Petit Blanc hops) change the yeast only to a Belgian Saisonn strain and see what happens.
Anyway The fruity aromatics and texture are the bright spot here. The body is in keeping with the style, Quite a nice offering.

Still Woods

Pilsner - German | 5% ABV
The Drowned Lands in Warwick, New York

4/5 rDev +2% | Average: 3.92
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by SABERG from Massachusetts

Poured from an undated 16 oz can, into the test glass.
A - First off the can art/label is challenging. Pours a slightly hazy dark straw color. Carbonation is vigorus, a pillowy white cap is pretty quickly out the door.
S - Green grape skin, light grains, add a floral hops with some citrusy threads in there. orange jam comes to mind
T - The grape, and flowery hop is up front, light cracker, lemongrass, a bit of bright apricot as well
M - Crisp, soft texture, semi sweet start quickly move toward the almost tart side. Body is medium with the linger being fruity and dry.
O - An interesting pilsner, its very fruity for the style. I like that element. The body made softer by the wheat is compelling .I look forward to trying another in the summer months

 

Gettin' Hotttt!!!

 

Going on a hike but will be back later.
I know I have one new beer....may have to up that.

 

I enjoyed this beer on tap, wish I could find more.

 

I drank the double abrasive and is was a dank sticky malt bomb. I am still wanting to try the OG abrasive

 

Go
Hidalgo Best Bitter Ale

Bitter - English | 4.5% ABV
OEC Brewing (Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores) in Oxford, Connecticut

4.19/5 rDev 0% | Average: 4.19
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
by SABERG from Massachusetts

Poured from a can , pack dated 2/29/2022 into the test glass
A - A slightly hazy light copper color. steady carbonation feeds a neve leaving white cap/ Lacing is outstanding
S - Caramel, rising mixed grain bread, a bit of earthy musty hops. hints of toffee, Earl Grey tea.
T - All the aromatics and some light fruit jam on cracker. the slightest hint of light brown molasses.
M - Semi sweet start, crisp carbonation moves things along, a lovely yellow swing toward bitter before the long exit.
Again with marmalade on cracker
O - I cant say enough about this 4.5% slightly woody, open fermented treat. Fires on all cylinders
od afternoon NBS/nbw back with a beautiful Bitter
Full disclosure I did have one earlier this week, but onto the talking points.
OEC has been a mixed bag for me since it began, Lately however has been more than impressive. This offering screams cask pull!! Marris Otter, a touch of Crystal malt, Challenger and East Kent Goldings. Thats a formula
The texture and taste all are Pub, Pub, Pub at 4.5% and smooth as silk we could solve the worlds problems with an afternoon of these treats.
Cheers all
Do good

 

Poured into a 13 oz Teku glass canned on 2/23/22. Pours a hazy orange yellow with a 2 finger sticky white head that leaves a bunch of thin streaks of lace with excellent retention. 4.5

Aroma honeydew, peach, mango, passionfruit, and apricot. 4

Taste follows honeydew, peach, mango, passionfruit, and apricot. 4.25

Mouthfeel is above average, not sticky or dry, soft gentle carbonation, and at 7% a good amount of flavor but easy going down. 4.25

Overall this is a really nice brew, far from dazzled but still really enjoying. 4.25

 

Good morning and Happy Sunday. It's sunny and will be warming to the upper seventies. However, the wind is supposed to pick up and there is the possibility of blowing dust.
My new beer for today is Buffalo Plaid a Baltic Porter from Bow & Arrow in Albuquerque.

The beer is black with a small off-white head and a bit of lace.
Aroma of roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate.
Taste of dark chocolate, espresso, and char.
Medium-bodied. I liked the bitterness in the aftertaste.

 

All of their stuff tends to sit for a while at my store. I imagine price plays a factor. I don’t buy it regularly myself, for that reason. Cheers.