Beer

[HuskyHawk]

Had a good time Saturday while visiting Brew Practitioner Brewery 45 Baldwin Street, East Longmeadow, MA in East Longmeadow. It follows that style I mentioned, as a local gathering spot. There was a decent band playing on Saturday afternoon and a pretty full house. Beers were all solid, nothing mind blowing. Talked to the brewer a bit, nice young guy.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Winter doldrums for this thread. Treehouse Concert Beer. Some really amazing can art and a great beer.

 

[karstenkibbe]

Winter doldrums for this thread. Treehouse Concert Beer. Some really amazing can art and a great beer.
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You’re right. Winter doldrums indeed. I see your spectacular Treehouse hazy and raise you two more amazing beverages from Charlton, Sapphire Rose and Red Fern.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Had several varieties of Bourbon County Stouts from Goose Island yesterday.

A buddy keeps these things for year's on end so we had some 2019, 2020 and 2023's yesterday.

The proprietors blend from what I was told is only for sale in the Chicago area. The 2020 Propietor's Blend was outstanding. Exactly was a Christmas beer should taste like.

2020

www.gooseisland.com

 

[Chin Diesel]

Temps were almost 70 with cool, dry breeze. A couple of smokes and watching boats on the intercoastal.

 

[auror]

Had several varieties of Bourbon County Stouts from Goose Island yesterday.

A buddy keeps these things for year's on end so we had some 2019, 2020 and 2023's yesterday.

The proprietors blend from what I was told is only for sale in the Chicago area. The 2020 Propietor's Blend was outstanding. Exactly was a Christmas beer should taste like.

2020

www.gooseisland.com

I find about 3-5 years to be a nice sweet spot with a lot of the Bourbon County's. Past that goes downhill with oxidation, year 1 and 2 a bit hot.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I find about 3-5 years to be a nice sweet spot with a lot of the Bourbon County's. Past that goes downhill with oxidation, year 1 and 2 a bit hot.

That aligns with what we thought. We all agreed the 2020 was the best, the older ones were a bit blah and the 2023's were more a one-note flavor profile.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I find about 3-5 years to be a nice sweet spot with a lot of the Bourbon County's. Past that goes downhill with oxidation, year 1 and 2 a bit hot.

The variants should really be consumed in the first year. The adjunct flavoring drops off pretty quickly. But I agree on the base beer.

 

[Dove]

Two outstanding brews from Tox Brewing. My 2 faves from them.

 

[Dove]

From Fox Farm, a young stout blended with a BA stout. Called Oath. Milky mouthfeel. The foam tastes so good.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Two outstanding brews from Tox Brewing. My 2 faves from them.
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My sister would love the frogs. Where is this brewery?

 

[Dove]

My sister would love the frogs. Where is this brewery?

New London. Right on Rt 85. They will be moving to Grand Street this year. Bigger place.

 

[Patman]

New London. Right on Rt 85. They will be moving to Grand Street this year. Bigger place.

i'd get there before they move... things do change. their current venue is a tight as hell squeeze admittedly.

I came out of there over xmas with an on theme taster glass that had liquid measure on the side.

Coincidentally, happy leap day.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Slainte! I think I appropriated this glass from the Baggot Inn in Southie on New Years Eve.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Time for a tournament game beer.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

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Cheers to Oakland!

 

[Patman]

Nice nice. I had a therapist appt so I couldn't watch the game. I wanted to pull out a nice beer. I should see if the dc alumni place has a good beer lis5

 

[karstenkibbe]

Post-victory triple IPA. I don’t really drink TIPAs anymore, and it’s certainly not a style that Caius focuses on, but wow this is good. @Dove loves this farm brewery in North Branford. I need to visit when weather improves.

 

[storrsroars]

Taking a break from finishing taxes and enjoying this, a birthday present from wifey. It's a dry Irish stout, my speed (4.2 AVB) from a well-regarded local brewer (Dancing Gnome).

 

[karstenkibbe]

Taking a break from finishing taxes and enjoying this, a birthday present from wifey. It's a dry Irish stout, my speed (4.2 AVB) from a well-regarded local brewer (Dancing Gnome).

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Love Dancing Gnome IPAs. Just wish I had better access to them. Not sure if you have Lawson’s Finest distro in Pittsburgh, but their new-ish nitro dry Irish stout is fantastic.

 

[Viet Vet]

West Coast IPA. Hoppy, not cloudy or fruity.

 

[Patman]

Not much non ipa craft on at colony grill in Arlington va. The two roads uconn beer is pretty good

 

[HuskyHawk]

Very nice IPA on Hilton Head. Rising Interest by Side Hustle brewing.

 

[superjohn]

Very nice IPA on Hilton Head. Rising Interest by Side Hustle brewing.
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Any brewery using plastic cups is an immediate turnoff for me. It was super annoying during the pandemic but now it's a dealbreaker.

 

[brihman]

Any brewery using plastic cups is an immediate turnoff for me. It was super annoying during the pandemic but now it's a dealbreaker.

It’s an outdoor bevvie tho