Eric H is drinking a Stout by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Untappd at Home
Very happy to revisit this early classic from years back. Roasty with a bristly texture, smooth flavor evincing dry cocoa, highly drinkable body runs slick across the palate, super balanced through the finish. Fairly mild nose begins to open a bit as I >
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Eric H is drinking a Porch Beer by Arrowood Farms
CD Feb. 27 '23 - 240720 🍻🔟 Even from several feet away the freshly poured beer wafts acidic, sour citrus which grows milkier and more distinctly lemony with an herbal accent as one noses closer in. I'm reminded of a particular gelatinous, lemon...
Eric H: ..dessert which is commonly served pie crusted, whose name I do not recall. It There's a mix of something odd, lemon and sour milk and acid with an oily sweet undercurrent which is quite strong. Reading my notes from my last serving, almost >
Eric H: ..coincidentally one year ago today, I'm reminded that I had planned to pour my next of this colder for refreshment comparison. This is straight from the fridge where it has remained since probably around the time of my previous can. I'm probably >
Eric H: ..enjoying it more today than I did last time, possibly on account of the serving temperature. It's crisp and acidic. The spritzy lemon tang is maltier than one might have expected, and today evinces something like tangerine, reminding me of a freshly >
Eric H: ..peeled specimen straight from the refrigerator, plump and juicy and sweet with a mild pithy dimension. This remains mildly oily presenting a contrast between a slippery low end density and the more lively and cutting character of bright fruit and >
Eric H: ..acidity. Further into the pour it's clear that I AM definitely enjoying this even more today than I did a year ago. For whatever it's worth I began drinking this within minutes of having consumed a handful of walnuts, the bitterness of which might be >
Eric H: ..affecting my tastebuds, though I suspect I am experiencing an accurate representation of its character. Happiest 10 to my peeps. 🍻
Eric H is drinking a Globe Theatre (Chardonnay 2018) by The Referend Bier Blendery at Untappd at Home
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Eric H is drinking a …and Other Plays by The Referend Bier Blendery
LCI backlog working backwards through notes from most recent… 22 June ‘24 - Last of the day. Notably distinct from today’s other pours in presenting very clean with relatively little to no funk in nose or palate. Very firm, tart, crisp, acidic, with >
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Eric H: ..a round anchoring of substantial vanilla which blunts and softens the overall characteristics as the taste evolves. Mixed notes as to whether this was dry or not, but I believe it was dry, likely reflecting its oak. Expressive fruitiness >
Eric H: .. doesn’t easily identify source but overall excellent structure and minerality must owe to the second use grapes. Surprisingly clean and impressively refreshing this goes down quickly and is enjoyable at a cool temperature. Perhaps toward the end of >
Eric H: ..the small pour some oak began to become more apparent as a distinct flavor element.
Eric H is drinking an Augustijn Blond by Brouwerij Van Steenberge at Untappd at Home
Label code 19JV - Purchased with a Van Steenberge variety pack over the winter. Fresh banana bread and fruity esters in the nose. Zesty and stimulating spicy yeasty orange enlivens the sinuses. A difficult to place duller element akin to the outermost >
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Eric H: ..rind wrap around brie imparts a neutral and subtle but noticeable character. perhaps some apple as this opens, along with bittering floral elements leaning toward herbal grapefruit zest.
Eric H: Mouth is surprisingly clean, a bit dry with pleasant bitterness. A bit fluffy at the lips and tip of the tongue met by mild crispiness. Flavors are moderate and round, impressively easy and agreeable. Perhaps a bit maltier than many blondes I’m picking >
Eric H: ..up caramel, cracker, and light orange. Blondes are typically not my favorite but this would be easier to drink several of over the course of an afternoon.
Eric H: .. rapidly near the bottom. Stands the test of time, and serves as a steady reminder of what a great, classic stout should be.
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