What Beer Are You Drinking Now? #2620

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  1. rex_4539

    rex_4539 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) Dec 20, 2014 Greece
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    Started the day with an unexpectedly awful experience.

    A new release from Wander Beyond Brewing in the UK, called Gulp.

    Very good looking and cute 250ml can for a 12.0% ABV Imperial Milkshake IPA with peach and apricot.

    But looks can deceive sometimes...

    L: Very hazy, juicy, thick amber color, no head or lacing, no carbonation either. As juicy as it gets.

    S: Peach, apricot, hops, alcohol. Smells wonderful!

    T: Strong alcohol, peach, apricot. Undrinkable. No no no no. This is NOT a beer, sorry. More like a cheap fruit punch offered at parties.

    F: Medium to full bodied, full of alcohol and fruits but in the worst possible way. Undrinkable.

    O: What a disappointment. I had high hopes for this one but I was floored. Had a few sips and rest went down the drain, where it belonged.

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    To save the day, I cracked open a Ninja vs Unicorn from Pipeworks. Now this is a good DIPA.

    L: Slightly hazy yellow color, two finger white head, messy lacing, light carbonation. Not the best looking DIPA in the world but ok.

    S: Tropical fruits, hops.

    T: Tropical fruits, hops, smooth as silk. Bitter on the back end. Now we're talkin'.

    F: Medium bodied, full flavored. Super drinkable and smooth.

    O: Very good DIPA. Would happily drink on any occasion.

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    Going to cut Christmas tree from the woods (legal here!) and do some holiday shopping. Good morning to everybody :slight_smile:
     
    #1 rex_4539, Dec 23, 2019
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  2. TimG_0913

    TimG_0913 Initiate (0) Oct 6, 2014 Delaware
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    2 more days until christmas. Cant wait for the kids to open their gifts. Merry soon to be Christmas to everyone.

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    #2 TimG_0913, Dec 23, 2019
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  3. Shanex

    Shanex Grand Pooh-Bah (4,960) Dec 10, 2015 France
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Two more days until Christmas indeed, but only 24 hours before Christmas Eve...

    Yesterday we had a family lunch and I was quite spoiled, like I could spoil the rest of the family as well. My banker hasn’t called yet but I suspect he might be upset...

    Among the gift was this nice 3 Monts offering especially considering I’ve never had their Triple which I just cracked open:


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    Plus having two Nice proper glass in the haul cannot hurt:

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    Cheers!

     
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  4. The_Kriek_Freak

    The_Kriek_Freak Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,217) Aug 18, 2014 Greenland
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    Good to know that Ninja vs Unicorn makes it across the pond in a decent condition. A great beer and I love the artwork.
     
    #4 The_Kriek_Freak, Dec 23, 2019
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  5. jkblr

    jkblr Grand Pooh-Bah (5,132) Nov 22, 2014 Indiana
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    Good morning BA
    Dead tired after five hours on the road yesterday coming back from my folk's place, then working all night.
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    Beer courtesy of @woodychandler & glassware courtesy of my wife. She expressed her disapproval this morning as she left for work. Unashamed, I will drink this beer at 7:30 CST, out of a wine glass that she was given and hasn't even had a chance to use. Cheers all and enjoy your Monday!
     
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  6. drunkenmess

    drunkenmess Pooh-Bah (2,668) Mar 27, 2015 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Good Morning!

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    :beers::beers::beers:

     
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  7. VoxRationis

    VoxRationis Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2016 New York
    Trader

    Good morning, BAs. Cracked another one of these to start the day off right. Don't need to be back to work until next Monday, so all is good.

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    Note the date in the clip and, yes, that's Princess Leia's mother.



    What surprises me is often the synchronized dancing is filmed in a single take. Amazing.
     
    #7 VoxRationis, Dec 23, 2019
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  8. woodychandler

    woodychandler Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,184) Apr 9, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    I got a late start on yesterday's NBS (Week 774) & I did not finish up my DelMarVa (+ DC) adventure as planned. 8=( Further, I have promised that next week's NBS (Week 775) will be dedicated to the wonderful beers sent to me by @jkblr who seems to have a real handle on my drinking habits. CANsparency is key in these things! As a result, I am going to CANcentrate over the next few days on eradicating everything that would have CANbined to form the finale of the DelMarVa (+ DC) adventure. Sit down, strap in & hang on. It's gonna be a wild ride!

    Right NOW (0858, EST, M, 23 December 2019) (40° 2' 39.9732" N & 76° 18' 22.4244" W), I am drinking:
    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30405/97542/?ba=woodychandler#review
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    #8 woodychandler, Dec 23, 2019
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  9. BalancingBrooms

    BalancingBrooms Pooh-Bah (2,894) Aug 22, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

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    1st day off in 8, Cheers BA!
     
    #9 BalancingBrooms, Dec 23, 2019
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  10. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Morning; grab your coffee, BAs!

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    Cheers!
     
    #10 Roguer, Dec 23, 2019
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  11. woodychandler

    woodychandler Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,184) Apr 9, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    How CAN I be doing this?, you may be asking. Right NOW, I am at the beginning of Day 03 of 13 CANsecutive days of no work & no pay. :grimacing: I'm okay with two retirements CANming in, but a) I don't like not working & b) I like the supplemental income. C'est la guerre!

    NOW (1037, EST, M, 23 Dec 2019), same Lat/Long as before, I am drinking:
    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30405/114319/?ba=woodychandler#review
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    & who's to say that I CAN't?

    Also, do any of you cats dig poetry? There's a really far-out poem embedded in the review of this one! Merry Christmas from all of the staff here at Chez Woody.
     
    #11 woodychandler, Dec 23, 2019
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  12. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Happy Christmas eve eve BA's

    Started my day with finishing some wrapping and then a walk at my local metropark....supposed to be above 50 again today and sunny

    Old Fez time

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    lots of cardinals out and about

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    and ducks galore

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    love my early morning walks

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    #12 BeerVikingSailor, Dec 23, 2019
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  13. pat61

    pat61 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2010 Minnesota

    Abomination Hop Roulette
     
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  14. SomethingClever

    SomethingClever Grand Pooh-Bah (4,871) Feb 22, 2013 Ohio
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    Concrete Beach brewery Havana Lager never heard of concrete beach it’s not bad.
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  15. VoxRationis

    VoxRationis Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2016 New York
    Trader

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    Really getting into the Holiday Season. The picture looks more like a Jackalope, but it's important to recognize the contribution of our reindeer friends.

     
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  16. Kb024

    Kb024 Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2015 California
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    Alpine Hoppy Birthday Pale Ale 5.3%. I have to agree with the critics of Green Flash versions of Alpine beers. Its been a while since I've had this but it tastes different from the original. It is now labeled as a 5.3% Pale Ale 50 ibu instead of 5.2% session Ipa 69 ibu. I like it but I am really tasting the Citra and mosaic. I don't remember it tasting like that before and I've been tired of that San Diego Pale Ale flavor for a while now. It's fresh at least and the 6 packs are priced right compared to the old stale bombers for $9. The label with the cake made of hops was way better tho.
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  17. woodychandler

    woodychandler Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,184) Apr 9, 2004 Pennsylvania
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  18. SawDog505

    SawDog505 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,922) Apr 9, 2010 New Hampshire
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    [​IMG] Short day taking the kids to lunch and get Mommy a few more gifts. Cheers all.
     
    #18 SawDog505, Dec 23, 2019
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  19. bobv

    bobv Grand Pooh-Bah (5,319) Feb 3, 2009 Vermont
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    1st coffee break.
    Cheers!

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  20. SawDog505

    SawDog505 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,922) Apr 9, 2010 New Hampshire
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    [​IMG] Long Trail Vermont IPA at 99.
     
    #20 SawDog505, Dec 23, 2019
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