WOW I've slept on this beer for too long. Goddamn loving this.
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WOW I've slept on this beer for too long. Goddamn loving this.
Had Upland's Malefactor at FoBAB a few weeks ago and could use more of that in my life.
outunderthestars
Banned
There are few sadder feelings than finishing the last bottle of an amazing homebrew. 
I just think of beer as being like liquid bread, it can be quite deliciousness without anything, but it makes the perfect vehicle for relishes as well.
I'm currently drinking some Tiny by Weyerbacher and I read a lot of reviews that stated that they couldn't detect the Belgian yeasts that supposedly went into this beer and I have to disagree wholeheartedly. To me it tastes like a Dark Belgian Strong Ale with an Imperial Stout finish, the booze on this thing really lingers, but somehow it only makes it taste better mixed with its dark fruit flavors. Loving this thing. Reminds me of the Boulevard's Dark Truth, but a bit more boozy and less dry/sour on its finish. The only weakness is the somewhat rather thin mouthfeel.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Oh, how I miss Tiny and all of Weyerbacher's stuff. If you are feeling in a particularly brutal mood, try and find Blasphemy from them. It is their quad but aged in bourbon barrels.
Merry Monks is a great tripel from them as well if you haven't gotten it.
Really, the only beer of theirs I hated was Heresy. Such an odd and freaky flavor to it. I had a hard time hate drinking that four pack.
Good. but not particularly exciting in comparison to Xoco
great.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I need to stop buying beer, haha.
E: Or I need a better way to store it. No basement or cellar setup.
E: Or I need a better way to store it. No basement or cellar setup.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
One of my favorite beers. Haven't bought it in a while and decided to give it another go.
Tough love looks awesome.New beers!
Both of the beers on either side are from here in Oregon, and delicious. And Ten Fidy is always excellent.
Really wish ba ten fidy made it my way
distantmantra
Member
The guy who made The Abyss makes Tough Love now. Pretty similar in style, although I give Larry a hard time for wax, cap and cork.
newdayrocks
Member
Tough love looks awesome.
Really wish ba ten fidy made it my way
Tough Love is super great. Crux's whole [BANISHED] line is consistently excellent.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Wax, cap, AND cork? Wtf? Lol.
Not a fan of wax seals. Such a pain, even if they leave a pull tab.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Oh, apparently Beer House, the distributor for southern KY, never got Xocoveza from Stone. So it probably won't show up here. Motherfuckers.
distantmantra
Member
My Whole Foods had Peche n Brett. I couldn't NOT buy one...
Wax isn't that bad. Helps keep air out. I use a butter knife and run around the bottom of the cap and then it comes right off with an opener.
Wax isn't that bad. Helps keep air out. I use a butter knife and run around the bottom of the cap and then it comes right off with an opener.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Did the butter knife, and barely cut through wax on Bo & Luke. Just still annoying.
distantmantra
Member
[shrug] Works for me.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Drank the Mangö American Kölsch tonight. The mango flavor was almost invisible which was kind of a let down.
bumbillbee
Member
Surprised I found a Peche n Brett yesterday so I'm gonna brave that tonight. I'm really excited to try it (though I'm not excited to go through their usual wax/cap/cork/gushing ordeal).
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Yes, I gave into a gimmicky name and label.
It is an okay quad. Nothing amazing, but not bad either. But the name and label are hilarious.
It is an okay quad. Nothing amazing, but not bad either. But the name and label are hilarious.
distantmantra
Member
My wife is awesome.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I want Awake. Always a sucker for coffee beers.
distantmantra
Member
I'm sure Awake is good, but I kinda wish I had her get two Whirlpool cans. That beer is amazing.
Edit: she got me two cans. Rock on.
Edit: she got me two cans. Rock on.
newdayrocks
Member
Yes, I gave into a gimmicky name and label.
It is an okay quad. Nothing amazing, but not bad either. But the name and label are hilarious.
Had that a few months ago, and enjoyed it. But like you say, nothing mind-blowing.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The place was out of St Bernardus Christmas bottles, so this had to do. They did have St. B on draft though, but not for growler fills. Dammit.
distantmantra
Member
Yep. That will be my final beer from them. My wife said most of their final shipment was already sold out at the shop she goes to in Boston.
Heading to Seattle next weekend! Driving down the I5 from BC - what's the best beer store along the I5 or in Seattle itself?
And is Lagunitas Sucks still making its way to Washington? Thought I'd heard they don't brew as much these days.
Gonna have to find a good brewpub or tap house to drop into as well
And is Lagunitas Sucks still making its way to Washington? Thought I'd heard they don't brew as much these days.
Gonna have to find a good brewpub or tap house to drop into as well
ErnieMcCracken
Member
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
DFH Higher Math was...Not good. Too sweet and syrupy. Couldn't finish half the bottle.
distantmantra
Member
Bottleworks, Last Drop, Beer Junction, Chucks Hop Shop, Whole Foods, Bob's Liquor, Central Market, etc.
I think so. Not really sure. Too much good local stuff to bother.
Fremont Brewing, Reubens Brews, Urban Family and Holy Mountain for breweries. Uber Tavern, Brouwers, Burgundian, Latona Pub, Toronado, Pine Box, Noble Fir, Sixgill, etc. for bars.
theSlacker
Member
What temperature did you try it at? Every time I've had it it has tasted way different.
OK. I get it. Your city has lots of wonderful beer.
Gotta narrow it down. Where do I go for the best sour selection? Quality or quantity, no matterdistantmantra
Member
OK. I get it. Your city has lots of wonderful beer.
That's a crap shoot. Holy Mountain makes the best sour beer in WA, but the only thing they have on right now at the brewery is their Gose. All the bottles are sold out of everything. You might find a bottle of The Hart (tart saison) somewhere random around town, but that's a strong maybe.
Proppolis makes good farmhouse and wild ales. Won't likely find them on tap but bottles are around.
Wrong time for sour beer. It's barrel aged dark stuff right now. Bbomb and Kentucky Dark Star from Fremont and Reubens has their BA RIS coming out soon.
If you just want to buy sour bottles, go to Chucks or Beer Junction or Bottleworks.
Also, download the Brew Notice app. Seattle is well represented on it. Should answer your questions about what's on tap where. There is no "sour bar" per se. Just whatever places have on tap.
distantmantra
Member
Also, if you're willing to go down to Tacoma, go to Engine House No. 9. They're doing great wild and farmhouse beers and some are bottled, but only for sale at the brewery.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I had 3 pours - one right out of the fridge, one "lightly chilled" after sitting on my counter for 15 minutes or so, and one after having been out for about an hour. The profile changed a bit, but still wasn't great.
DFH is still one of my goto beers (the 90 minute). That said, 60 minute is too bland, 90 is a hair heavy. They need like a 75-80 minute that gets the flavor and texture right between them.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Hoping it hits here. After them not getting Xocoveza, I ain't holding my breath. Bastards.
But am enjoying my Enjoy By right now.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Did you score any Xocoveza?
Excellent, thanks. I'll report back after the weekend...
Can't do it but I'll keep that in mind
distantmantra
Member
Urban Family has some sour bottles as well around town, but they're pretty expensive for 375 ml bottles.
All the Crooked Stave is in Bellingham, by the way. They don't distribute to Seattle.
All the Crooked Stave is in Bellingham, by the way. They don't distribute to Seattle.
Fuck no. Went to a shit ton of different places too.
Anyway this NxS is kinda interesting. It's pretty much the a variant of Enjoy by in tastes but the herbal spiciness of the gin really starts to solidify on the tail end leaving this minty feeling in the pit of my stomach after it settles.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
I got some I can hook you up with. I have a NxS in the fridge but not sure I want to drink that after this BA Narwhal. If you see Revolution Deth's Tar grab it. Good stuff.