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Craig Bacon is drinking a Highland Ale by Innis & Gunn at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Oak, whisky spice, toffee, plums, and honey. A bit of warming alcohol and spice plays well off the otherwise sweet beer. I'm impressed.
Craig Bacon is drinking an Alpha Crucis by Seminar Brewing at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Bottled 4/18. Bottle was a little overcarbed, but no harm to the beer. Lovely aromas and flavors of tropical fruit and a wee bit of lemon.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Kölsch by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
After reading the BJCP guidelines, this does hit all the notes for a koelsch, but with the addition of very SN hops. Like a lighter SNPA.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Pale Ale by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Excellent balance. Everything is restrained, even-handed, yet clearly present. Drinkable now, and in the age to come.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Kellerweis by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Clove, bubblegum, lighter on the banana than some. Nearly finishes sweet, until the phenols come back to dry things out. Recommended.
Craig Bacon is drinking The Rainmaker by Green Man Brewery at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Golden, strong resinous and tropical hops, a wee bit astringent. Warming alcohol, nice finishing bitterness. Good stuff!
Earned the I Believe in IPA! (Level 17) badge!
Craig Bacon is drinking a Nooner by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Floral and spicy hops add crisp bite to a lightly sweet malt that's not quite bready. Hop bitterness to finish.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Bock Party by The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Floral hops, sweet bready malt, light fruitiness. Excellent lighter bock, though I've served this bottle a wee bit warm.
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Chris W.: I still can't believe you comment every time
Craig Bacon: What if someone sees my check-in and wants know what it tastes like?
Craig Bacon is drinking a Bourbon County Brand Stout (2014) 13.8% by Goose Island Beer Co. at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Already looking forward to Bourbon County Day 2015.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Bock Party by The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Nice, floral hoppiness to begin, followed by bready malt and a light fruity sweetness to finish. Perfect May beer.
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Albert West: I still need to try this.
Craig Bacon: Best lager around right now, IMO. Morganelli's has it on the growler station for $4.99/32oz.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Hop Drop ‘N Roll by NoDa Brewing Company at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
This batch is low on the aroma and tropical notes, but still some great juicy, grapefruit hop flavor and bitterness. Canned 4/28/15
Craig Bacon is drinking a 312 Urban Wheat Ale by Goose Island Beer Co. at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
BFE. Might as well be a blonde or all-malt lager for all the American Wheat character it shows. Still, the lawn is mown.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Saturn: The Bringer of Old Age (Planets Series) by Bell's Brewery at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Sharp, biting oak to begin and finish, yet folding in soft vanilla and caramel. Some bourbon and alcohol flavors; overcarbed. Good.
Earned the Sky's the Limit (Level 32) badge!
Aidan Zanders: Picked up two today, one to cellar. Think it'll age well?
Craig Bacon: It's better as it warms and the carb dies down. And 3.75 is a good bit better than mediocre. For the price, it's excellent.
Craig Bacon: I think it will age well. I'd recommend drinking one now, especially if you like big, boozy beers. This is good, just lacking...
Craig Bacon: ...the finesse of a truly great barleywine. Aidan, you like Blithering Idiot, right? I think you'll like Saturn.
Aidan Zanders: I do like Blithering Idiot. Picked up a bottle of jw harvest 2009 port barrel this morning while I was out, looking forward to it
Craig Bacon: Excellent choice on the JW Lees. It's incredibly sweet, so I recommend it as a dessert sipper.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Hop Drop ‘N Roll by NoDa Brewing Company at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
4/28 can. Aroma is a bit subdued, but otherwise great bitterness and grapefruit flavor; juicy, with just the right malt sweetness.
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Craig Bacon: When do you want to get your cans?
Craig Bacon is drinking a Bigfoot (2011) by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Low carb since the growler has been open, but still good flavors. Bitterness comes across less strongly.
Earned the Bar Explorer (Level 4) badge!
Craig Bacon is drinking a Bigfoot (2010) by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Finishing the growler from yesterday's tasting. Bitterness is still more than I would like, but sufficient caramel malt has emerged.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Pale Ale by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Maltier than I remember. Easy drinking, good to have around.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Hop Hunter by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
Huge grapefruit aroma, with sticky, juicy hop flavors over a light golden body. At 4.5 months old, this is a fresh IPA. Deserves an award.
Craig Bacon is drinking a Bock Party by The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery at Saint Julian's Animal Sanctuary
After an initial slap of crisp hops, it's all sweet, bready malt and some light fruitiness. Pairs well with Prog, chores, and all else.
Jeffrey Cook: Good to know i just got one
Sat, 13 Jun 2015 00:52:55 +0000 Report
Craig Bacon: I've not had the regular I&G offerings, but I think this one came out well.
Sat, 13 Jun 2015 02:33:16 +0000 Report