Davor S: Faint hints of bread dough in the background (fades away); a touch of oxidation (stale like aroma but luckily not in a off putting way); Taste: legit West Coast IPA character, quite crisp & dangerously drinkable for strength, appealing medium strength
Davor S is drinking a Fire & Stars by Siren Craft Brew
CO 26/10/23, BB 26/10/24, Batch 2794, 440ml can; Inviting aroma of smoked dried meats, smoked salmon, pleasant sweetness of hard caramel candy & sauce, soft toffee on robust bread sprinkler with raisins mild notes of roasted malts, slowly burning wood ↘️
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Davor S is drinking a Green Crowns by Other Half Brewing Co.
CO 01/March/24, 16 fl oz can; Imperial West Coast IPA w/Simcoe, Centennial & Eclipse hops; Slightly subdued on the nose, mellow notes of tangerine, ripe orange, aired cannabis, subtle notes of earth dust, musty pineapple & wood; neutral malt profile ↘️
Purchased at Other Half Rockefeller Center Taproom
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Davor S: Like bitterness of grapefruit peel, flesh & sweet pine that lingers in the aftertaste; notes of oily resins, wood & spicy white pepper in the finish; medium body with slick texture, smooth dryness asks for another sip; fruit wise a melange of oily oranges
Davor S: Tangerine & slices of dried mangoes all sprinkled with chopped spring onions; I'm not getting promised pineapple on the flavor; neutral malt profile on the palate, no residual sweetness; extra remark - rocky, stable head full of proteins
Davor S is drinking an ART43 Imperial Pastry Stout Dark Chocolate Carmelized Almonds Nitro by Browar Stu Mostów
Vintage 2021, BB 29/03/24; The nose is greeted by intense aroma of dark chocolate fondant, lyophilized forest berries, crushed cacao nibs sprinkled over dark caramel sauce, sweet toast drizzled with generously sweetened coffee, muted almonds on the nose↘️
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Davor S: Overall smooth sweetness on the nose without being too pastry like; Taste: soft carbonation almost bordering in the flat territory, mouthcoating effect with syrupy texture, sticky on the edges, medium full body pushing to full; medium sweet onset that is
Davor S: Cleverly dosed, melting dark chocolate mixed with caramel sauce, all nicely rounded by a simmered dried fruits - especially prunes & figs; caramelization does stand out, almonds got lost somewhere but there is subtle touch of marzipan; notes of berries
Davor S: Soft spicy alcohol kicks in the finish & helps to dry the palate a bit; notes of sweet rum spilled over wood chips; presence of delicate plum brandy as it warms up; the influence of Funky Fluid is quite evident in this collaboration
Davor S is drinking a Hop Showers by Other Half Brewing Co.
CO 03/2024, 16 fl oz can; One of their OG beers brewed at Centre Street; DDH IPA w/Citra & Amarillo; Let it seat for a while in the glass (notes of beaten egg whites & sulphur); as it opens up notes of mellow kush/cannabis sprinkled over prominent ↘️
Purchased at Other Half Rockefeller Center Taproom
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Davor S: Notes of grapefruit flesh & peel, aside gently sweetened lychee, gentle notes of rolled dried herbs & earth dust; no typical orange juice/fruit character from Amarillo (on the nose); Taste: moderate carbonation with a few sharp bubbles, medium body with
Davor S: Smooth & almost pillowy mouthfeel, glides down nicely; fairly hop saturated flavor profile displaying honey melon, lychee, orange candy, subtle passion fruit; soft crackery backbone, subtle notes of toffee candy; light zesty bitterness, mellow kush
Davor S: Smooth dryness in the aftertaste with lingering grapefruit zest, a touch of wood, mellow fruit sweetness stays in tact
Davor S is drinking a Reviver by Siren Craft Brew
CO 12/Oct/23, BB 12/Oct/24, Batch 2780, 440ml can; Lovely & quite firm ESB character on the nose revealing notes of warm toast, hard caramel, dried flower petals sprinkled over wine gums, aside notes of orange jam with vanilla powder, smooth sweetness ↘️
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Davor S: Taste: smooth carbonation, good body with slick texture, rich & flavorful for the strength (sometimes is just hard to understand low average here for technically correct beer); nicely dosed sweetness of warm caramel sauce with a spoon of orange jam
Davor S: All sprinkled with chunks of bread crust & crumbs, vanilla dust over citrus zest, appealing & drying bitterness helps to take another sip; smooth notes of delicate herbs, wood & earth dust at the tail, pleasant yet gentle caramel in the aftertaste
Davor S: Harmonious interplay of flavors with emphasis on drinkability & that's something that you expect from Extra Special Bitter
Davor S: Taste: moderate carbonation, medium light body, soft slickness, glides down with ease (doesn't feel watery or too thin); less smoky as suggested on the palate, notes of caramel glazed meat on slice of a robust bread, a touch of wood tannins;
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:13:05 +0000 Report
Davor S: Mild roasted bitterness in the finish along with the noble hop touch - herbs, a touch of grass; soft notes of raisins but not other dark fruit esters that you usually find in a traditional porter; moderate dryness in the finish
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:25:34 +0000 Report