Beer of the Day - BOTD - 2022

[Black Adder]

More Maine Beer. This is Main Beer Co. “Mean old Tom” Vanilla Stout. Pretty good. I bought 4 and May go back for more. The vanilla is present but not overpowering. More coffee than chocolate in this one which mingles nicely with the Vanilla. 6.5abv.

Must have been a subliminal purchase... didn't realize that I was picking something up that was discussed previously....

"Titus was a wonderful, bold silverback gorilla who led with his heart" reads the promo copy for this porter. I'm neutral about gorillas... grateful there isn't a family group living in my backyard, and I was also grateful that this brewery didn't charge an exorbitant price so they could make a donation to the Dian Fossey Fund. A basic porter. I think I should have enjoyed it at cellar temp, then it may have offered more. Worth the price for a solid pint and change.

 

[Whisky]

First of the evening. When the brisket goes in the smoker later I’m switching to smoked beers and Islay Scotch. Im going for the whole smoke experience.

 

[Eric_75]

First of the evening. When the brisket goes in the smoker later I’m switching to smoked beers and Islay Scotch. Im going for the whole smoke experience.

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Always a great choice, sir.

 

[Whisky]

Brisket is on the smoker. 1st smoked beer.

 

[gewoon ik]

Skillfull hiding the dry gins

 

[Black Adder]

Note to everyone. Those Schlenkerlas are definitely worth a try....

 

[Whisky]

I thought I’d be drinking smoked beers all night. I’m getting old, drank that one and switched to water.

 

[Whisky]

I’ve been saving this one for a while. Going great with the brisket.

 

[gewoon ik]

I thought I’d be drinking smoked beers all night. I’m getting old, drank that one and switched to water.

Don't say old, say smarter

 

[tehnothing]

Prost

This the last of the Guiness Cold Brew Coffee stuff. Not bad for clearance beer.

 

[nemo]

Dinkelacker Hopfenwunder

 

[Black Adder]

Dinkelacker Hopfenwunder

I think that's the name of the captain of the Bavarian National Soccer team, too.

 

[jesseix]

I’ve been digging Bitburger shandies during the heat the last few weeks. Trader Joe’s has the 4-packs of Bitburger pints for $5 so they’re nice and cheap, add a little lemonade and it’s a very refreshing sipper.

 

[FL shaver]

Not a bad DIPA

 

[Black Adder]

The last crowler of this one. One of the best beers I've ever had.

Starry Eyed Brewing's barrel aged robust porter. No major improvement with the barrel treatment.

 

[jesseix]

Stopped into the local taproom last night to try a few things. Enjoyed:
- Liberty single-hop pils from Enegren Brewing.
- Lunch IPA from Maine Beer Co.
- Tux stout on nitro from Topa Topa
- Ube Macapuno Delight porter from Brewyard
(Not pictured was a pale ale from Bottle Logic that I wasn’t into, which is rare from that brewery as they do consistently good stuff.)

 

[Black Adder]

Described as a Belgian brown, this one's closer to a wee heavy. Deep sweetness enhanced by fruit, and a bitter edge that wasn't unpleasant. Another good one from Chouffe.

Just when I thought there would be no chance of finding the beers Hannes (@Multum in parvo) has been trying....

Surprising find at a "sleeper" liquor store in my area. A LOT of unique offerings. Looking forward to trying these. Good value; a little over $3 for a solid pint each.

 

[Multum in parvo]

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Described as a Belgian brown, this one's closer to a wee heavy. Deep sweetness enhanced by fruit, and a bitter edge that wasn't unpleasant. Another good one from Chouffe.

Just when I thought there would be no chance of finding the beers Hannes (@Multum in parvo) has been trying....

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Surprising find at a "sleeper" liquor store in my area. A LOT of unique offerings. Looking forward to trying these. Good value; a little over $3 for a solid pint each.

The Doppelbock was excellent. I'm sorry I couldn't try the others of the line as we had to leave a bit early.

 

[CongaJon]

Since my weekend kicks off tonight, I'm going with one of my favorites, Lawson's Triple Sunshine. Strong and smooth, it's like a fruit salad of tropical hops!

 

[Abz88]

Went for a Praline Porter last night, went down well after dinner (is desert beer a thing? If not, it should be!)