James Villines is drinking a Samichlaus Classic (2013) by Schloss Eggenberg
Wow, this held up well. Enough carbonation to stay viable, big walnut, caramel, pecan notes, touch of flakiness, sweet tobacco. Oxidation is limited to a marked flavor of PX sherry. Cheers, Scott!
Earned the Brewery Pioneer (Level 2) badge!
James Villines is drinking a Peach + Apricot Quiet Science by Mile Wide Beer Company
Scott Olsen: "This shit slaps." Well said. I love how the more subtle fruit of this one allows the alluring funk of the base to shine. Balanced and beautiful.
Earned the Fruits of Your Labor (Level 4) badge!
James Villines is drinking a Stay G-O-L-D by Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
G-O-L-D. Slight edge to "Duende," but this is excellent. Cheers, Scott!
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Earned the Middle of the Road (Level 19) badge!
James Villines is drinking a Duende by Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
Such a distinctively Creature Comforts beer: hazy, imperial Tropicalia - and that's a good thing. Kumquats, lemon, lime, grapefruit, apricot, light bready malt backbone, soft, butnwith a bracing acidity that keeps it from heaviness. Cheers, Scott!
You beautiful beast. An initial tide of maple-infused chocolate and oak gives way to layer upon layer of spices, hints of roasted nuts, pepper, dried cherries, figs, and more. Rich, silky, and truly a once-in-a-lifetime beer. Cheers, Scott; to many more!