Steve Holoien is drinking a Blackberry Cider by Avid Cider Company at Gourmet Haus Staudt
Third one. A 6.2% cider loaded with flavors of Oregon blackberries and elderberries. The sweet/tart experience of the blackberries is rounded out by deep body of the elderberries. Filled with tannins like a fine Cabernet - quite enjoyable!
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Steve Holoien is drinking a Beach Party by Narrative Fermentations at Gourmet Haus Staudt
Second one. A 6.5% Fruited Sour. Sweet, with vibrant and tart tropical flavors of tiki punch with papaya highlights and lilikoi tartness. Light-to-medium bodied, with a crisp, tart finish that keeps the sweetness balanced.
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Earned the Super Style: Sour - Fruited (Level 55) badge!
Steve Holoien is drinking a Matryoshka (2026) With Vanilla by Fort George Brewery at Gourmet Haus Staudt
First one, flight #2. At 13.6% ABV, a sweet, tasty blend of 1X/2X barrel-aged Imperial Stout (12-48 mos in Bernheim, Westland, and Westward whiskey barrels. Soaked with Comoros, Vanuatu, Madagascar and Thai Vanilla. So sweet and silky smooth.
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Earned the Super Style: Stout - Imperial / Double (Level 38) badge!
Steve Holoien is drinking a Spezial Rauchbier Märzen by Brauerei Spezial at Gourmet Haus Staudt
Fourth one. A 5.3% Rauchbier with excellent bold flavors. It’s malt-forward and aromatic with a strong smoky flavor. Delicious!
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Earned the World Pint 2026: Germany badge!
Earned the Down In Smoke (Level 8) badge!
Fourth one. A beautifully balanced, perfectly sweet 6.9% Helles/Maibock. (A strong, pale German lager style). Gold color, brilliantly clear, strong malting. A subtle, fine hop bitterness combines with light honey sweetness for a soft, pleasant finish.