thebeerroad.com (.: Latest cans I've seen are lacking dates.....
David R. is drinking a Grateful Pale Ale by Starr Hill Brewery at Smith Mountain Lake
A decent hot tub beer.
Earned the Pale as the Moon (Level 16) badge!
David R. is drinking a Bigfoot (2013) by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Smith Mountain Lake
I need to get me some 2015.
David R. is drinking a Bourbon County Brand Barleywine (2014) 11.7% by Goose Island Beer Co. at Smith Mountain Lake
So damn sweet. Bourbon and coconut with a little dried fruit. Little to zero hop presence. Caramel emerges as it warms.
Earned the The Wine of Beers badge!
David R. is drinking a Bigfoot (2013) by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Smith Mountain Lake
Ahhh... I think the 2013 was one of the best BFs. So damn tasty. I only wish I had a bourbon aged version.
David R. is drinking a Bigfoot (2012) by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Smith Mountain Lake
3 yrs old and just starting to mellow. Hops still pack a punch. Caramel and dark fruit flavor starting meld. Syrupy. Delicious as it warms.
Earned the Hopped Up (Level 2) badge!
David R. is drinking a Grapefruit Sculpin by Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits at Smith Mountain Lake
I'm really enjoying these bottles of grapefruity nectar.
David R. is drinking a Single Hop Imperial IPA (HBC-431) by Flying Dog Brewery at Smith Mountain Lake
Picking up the 10% alc this time. Still pretty tasty.
David R. is drinking a Grapefruit Sculpin by Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits at Smith Mountain Lake
The labeling machine had a hiccup on this bottle.
David R. is drinking a Missile IPA by Champion Brewing Company at Smith Mountain Lake
Using a new glass acquired last night.
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David R.: Yeah. This one could definitely be fresher. Why can't everyone agree on dates? Especially for hoppy brews.
thebeerroad.com (.: I'd be fine if we dated them at all.. Champion was doing that, and I really, really enjoy fresh Missle, but if I can't be sure of the date..
David R.: I often won't buy if there's no date. Always prefer packaging date instead of best by date.
David R. is drinking a Nebuchadnezzar by Omnipollo at Blue 5
Hmmmm. Hop bomb for sure. A bit unrefined but still respectable.
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David R. is drinking a Hopslam Ale (2015) by Bell's Brewery, Inc. at Blue 5
Oh hell yes! With proper glassware too.
David R. is drinking a Grapefruit Sculpin by Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits at Smith Mountain Lake
Yep. Had to have anudder.
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Brandon S.: Gon have a nutter
David R.: Better than having an udder.
David R. is drinking a Grapefruit Sculpin by Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits at Smith Mountain Lake
Smells like a Ruby Red grapefruit. How do you make one of the best even better? Here it is.
David R. is drinking a Single Hop Imperial IPA (HBC-431) by Flying Dog Brewery at Smith Mountain Lake
Very solid IIPA. The 10% alc is well hidden.
Earned the Sky's the Limit (Level 25) badge!
