Beer of the Day - BOTD - 2018

[Black Adder]

A couple of seasonals from New Glarus:

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• Black Adder
• Oct 31, 2018

I had to warm up to this one. Didn't like it much at first, since I thought the chocolate was a little over the top, but subsequent pours have given more of a cocoa note. Not overly carbonated, goes great with food... then...

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• Black Adder
• Nov 1, 2018

This is a malty bock from New Glarus, with a deep mahogany hue and a pleasant aroma. Reminds me of a good scotch ale. Great beer for late season grilling or watching a game. Grab both while you can if you're close to the Badger State; they won't be around for long.

Don

 

[FL shaver]

The Norwegian in me would like to try Uff-da!

DuClaw's Sweet Baby Jesus porter after a long bike ride today.

 

[Black Adder]

The Norwegian in me would like to try Uff-da!
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Probably. But do me a favor... let's not go down that lutefisk road, okay?

Don

 

[FL shaver]

Fine with me!

 

[Black Adder]

Northern Lights Cream Ale from South Shore Brewing.

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• Black Adder
• Nov 8, 2018

Crisp and light with a slight herbal finish. A little alarming to see the yeast form "strings" in the glass, but it tastes great.

Don

 

[FL shaver]

Green Man Trickster IPA

 

[FL shaver]

Returned to Eight-Foot Brewing yesterday. This is the NEIPA. Super hazy. Funky. Kveik yeast for fermentation. Different stuff!

 

[Black Adder]

Canal Park Brewing in Duluth provided a couple of growlers for Thanksgiving. My brother in laws and myself made short work of their Clear Waters Cream Ale and Nut Hatchet Brown Ale. Nice stuff.

Don

 

[FL shaver]

Flight of Cigar City’s Marshal Zhukov’s Russian Imperial Stout: 2016-18. Delicious, with the ‘16 being the standout.

 

[Black Adder]

Flight of Cigar City’s Marshal Zhukov’s Russian Imperial Stout: 2016-18. Delicious, with the ‘16 being the standout.

Wow. What was the ABV? I like Imperials, but they sure don't help when it comes to enhancing your tightrope walking skills.....

Don

 

[Scottylee]

Singha beer from Thailand

 

[FL shaver]

Wow. What was the ABV? I like Imperials, but they sure don't help when it comes to enhancing your tightrope walking skills.....

Don

Boozey for sure. 11.8%. The 2018 version had trouble hiding it, but the ‘16 and ‘17 are dangerous! Little more than 5 oz pours which I happily shared.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Had some Revolver Brewing Blood and Honey on tap today- pretty good.

 

[oc_in_fw]

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Returned to Eight-Foot Brewing yesterday. This is the NEIPA. Super hazy. Funky. Kveik yeast for fermentation. Different stuff!

Nice- I like yeasty Belgian beers, so this would work for me.

 

[oc_in_fw]

I could go for a dozen! Last pour from the growler. Still decent.

Would you say the growler is worth the money?

 

[FL shaver]

Would you say the growler is worth the money?

The beer stays closer to what comes out of the tap longer than if stored in a traditional unpressurized glass growler, but I will probably only use it 2 or 3 times a year. I’d hate to waste a decent beer because it went flat before I could drink it, so it has some value in that respect. It is fun to have when I host family and friends. I’ll fill it for New Year’s. I was gifted it, so the price was right! If you’re serious about having draught beer at home, get a kegerator for a sixth barrell. It’s not that much more $$.

 

[oc_in_fw]

The beer stays closer to what comes out of the tap longer than if stored in a traditional unpressurized glass growler, but I will probably only use it 2 or 3 times a year. I’d hate to waste a decent beer because it went flat before I could drink it, so it has some value in that respect. It is fun to have when I host family and friends. I’ll fill it for New Year’s. I was gifted it, so the price was right! If you’re serious about having draught beer at home, get a kegerator for a sixth barrell. It’s not that much more $$.

Thanks. There is a beer I like from a brewery in Fredericksburg, TX. I have their half gallon bottle with stopper, which they refill, but you can tell a big difference after popping the stopper the first time.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Revisited Fear Her and School Reunion last night. Pretty good, IMO.

 

[FL shaver]

Yeah, the pressurized growler will get you several more days of drinkable beer, but there is a step down from the tap. It definitely gets looks when you walk in to have it filled. One of the servers at the craft beer and pizza place told us to enjoy the party when we left last fill.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Yeah, the pressurized growler will get you several more days of drinkable beer, but there is a step down from the tap. It definitely gets looks when you walk in to have it filled. One of the servers at the craft beer and pizza place told us to enjoy the party when we left last fill.

Nothing will ever replace the tap fully, for sure.