What Northeast beer are you drinking now? (2022)

Got this from a friend at work today. Never had this version of treat, and I must say it’s tasting great this evening!

 

Honorary NE beer right? Awesome bock, really dry finish with a perfect malt start. Gutted to hear about Terry Hall passing. Just another music legend gone. RIP. It’s gonna be a Specials night.

The quintessential Specials song.

 

Down to one hoppy TH left. Sometimes I prefer these types with a little “age” because this is really mellow and a lot of orange. A bit muted, but no worries there.

I can’t have a night of Specials songs and not have this one in. The horns on this song are legendary.

 

Ton of peanut butter. Wow on rehearsal blueberry. Was a little nervous about the age, but no worries at all. Still thick and proper carb too.

Probably my favorite of the bunch.

 

Dark Lager Season.

 

After some time in the Holiday Beer thread this weekend, back to a some NE beers.

Bald Birds - California One. Then Warwick Farm Brewing - The Edge of Shadows

 

Surfer Rosa - Oxbow cross-posted from the Saison thread.



Muddy yellow with a short lived ivory froth. The head is somewhat transient and leave thin webbing over a thick ring.

The aroma opens as lemony salt marsh, followed by coriander and faint white pepper. Some orange works its way out as it warms, along with a mild floral sensation. Earthy bread dough become obvious and acts as a background drone for the duration.

It’s more bitter than anticipated with dryness being pronounced. A mild sour/tartness becomes earthy, while coriander and lime fill the voids. The finish is very strong, too strong, as it overwhelms both the delicate and the pronounced flavors. All except the dryness. Warmth continuously amplifies the marsh-brine.

The body is light with the soft texture of angora wool (furr?). The alcohol is surprisingly noticeable, all-be-it mild. The carbonation is soft and creamy, giving an overall fluffy sensation to each sip.

This is a pleasant Saison, less sessionable than as an accent to the afternoon. My imagination wants to try it with crab cakes and a salad composed of roasted corn and peppers with feta in the mix. Closing my eyes, I’m transported to a sunny August on the shores of the lower Chesapeake Bay. (Too much? ;-)

 

Been watching @shkin pound these suckas so I was kind of inspired when I saw a 4-pack of this. As per Jack’s Abby’s lagers, phenomenal.

 

Can you tell i've been to Rockland recently? So many good spots up and down the Hudson Valley.

 

From ME to PA in a flash.

Shoe-Fly Pie - Lancaster

Well… It’s got the flavors right. Lots of charred sugar and molasses.

Truth be told, I’m enjoying it. And if anyone wants an example of a Porter that can’t be confused with a Stout. Here ya go.

 

Following up some tacos with a refreshing pilsner. Cracker, pepper and just a hit of lemon hop. Awesome.

The Specials doing Toots. Perfect.

 

speaking of refreshing Pilsners after dinner...

 

Tree House - Sap -- My last can of this. Still delicious.

 

The last can of this excellent beer.

 

It is indeed. Too bad it's not coming back next year. After this I only have one can left.

 

Closing out my weekend with a heavy hitter that’s still tasting great. Carb good, relatively thick. Nice cinnamon spice to the chocolate.

 

I picked up a 12 pack of the Yards "Rumble Pack" box to add some more hoppy beers to the fridge before a get together with friends that mostly drink IPA, but also to try 2 of the 4 beers I haven't had before - the DIPA, and the Black IPA.

This is the DIPA, called Very Mega. I like this much more than the two hazy IPAs that Yard has (Level Up and Star Jockey). Much more of an old school DIPA - its got a bright hop aroma, it's a little boozy, good balancing bitterness, sticky mouthfeel.

with the 8-bit artwork, need some 80's synth

 

Wish I could like this twice (or more) for the song choice.

 

I failed not to buy more beer before holiday travel, because of Wild East's new release. Of course, it's excellent.

 

Since I broke my promise anyway, got a six-pack of this one too. At 6.8% ABV, it is a Torch & Crown version of Celebration.

 

Off until Tuesday! So celebrating with the King!

 

My last Big Hoppy!

 

Happy Thursday. Cheers!

Holiday schedule has me here a day earlier. Good to see @M-Fox24 in the house. Had been a couple months since we’ve shared the taproom.

Fire Walk With Me

 

Vienna. Been really digging on this one.

 

At treehouse this morning with my boys. We all opted for stouts!
Right to Left- I’m Dreaming of a White Chocolate Christmas, Impermanence with extra maple and Chocolate truffle, and Double Shot Wish List! Great beers, great experience!

 

Černé and The Standard

 

In Canton for work (headed to Row34 then the Bruins game tonight), so when in Rome, with a hotel room literally down the road, one goes to Trillium.

Death Mettle -- Surprisingly drinkable TIPA. Overripe fruit, just enough bitterness. Delicious.



Tequila Barrel Aged Night + Day -- Imperial stout with coffee aged in tequila barrels. Am I proud of how much I spent on this 5oz pour? Absolutely not. Was it delicious? Absolutely. Roasty and coffee notes upfront which fade to a lovely bright tequila finish. Wish I could get a bottle of this.

 

Bissell Lux- My favorite and their best.

 

My first beer in a little over a week thanks to being laid out by the flu.

 

Schilling - Georg

 

Last hoppy TH I have left in the house and considering the Jets and the Islanders tonight, I need it. Super Treat. This is great. Big time mango peel and just a hit of bitter on the finish.

 

Human Robot Tmavy 13

 

Root Down Brewing - Dippy Eggs with Scrapple

 

Happy Friday and happy holidays. Cheers!

On the verge of vacation through the new year and my son popped a fever so let’s start early.

Marie, canned 11/1/22, courtesy of @M-Fox24 Thanks!

 

Family Fridge Friday.

Wanderer Calllista

 

Got an unexpected day off today so I’m starting big with this R+B/Veil collab. This is all R+B pineapple marmalade. Fantastic. Crazy weather!

 

Having some friends over tonight to watch a Christmas movie…pregaming with Very Sappy, which is tasting as good as I remember!

 

Perfect for the current weather.

 

Dropped by my neighborhood market for English muffins, came out with this and Willettized. Life is good.

 

All I Want for Christmas is Juice…

“(American Double IPA, 8.1% ABV, 16oz) All I Want For Christmas Is Juice is an American Double IPA brewed with a fruit-forward blend of American hops along with authentic Japanese sobacha tea paired with vanilla chamomile tea. Sobacha tea is made from roasted buckwheat grown in Hokkaido Japan without pesticides or chemicals.”