Keith L.: Aroma: Sweet dark malt. Toasty. Sarsi/Cola. Smells like antique wooden furniture (Trans-2-Nonenal?) Umami at room temperature.
Keith L. is drinking a Meine Hopfenweisse / Schneider-Brooklyner (TAP5) by Schneider Weisse G. Schneider & Sohn
Non homogeneous dirty looking (visible sediments in suspension) SRM 14 dark gold~light copper. 1cm head quickly receded into a 4mm ring.
Purchased at Hop Shop Craft Beer Store
Bottle
Keith L. is drinking a Dark Harvest by Bridge Road Brewers
Dark Mahogany SRM 35. 1cm head receded into a 2mm thin collar. 1cm head regenerates on swirling. Dark sediment at the bottom of the glass.
Purchased at Hop Shop Craft Beer Store
Bottle
Earned the I Believe in IPA! (Level 75) badge!
Earned the Black as the Night (Level 4) badge!
Earned the The Dark Side (Level 9) badge!
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Keith L.: For a wet hop beer with hops harvested just hours before being added to the brew, this smells way less hoppy than I expected.
Keith L.: Taste: Slight sweetness upfront. Burnt roast. Burnt medium light bitter finish. Coffee licorice aftertaste. Lively medium carbonation.
Keith L.: The word “BOTTLED” is on the label, but it's left blank. Website mentions this year's batch was released April 10th 2017 (so ~4 months old?)
Keith L.: $9.78
Keith L. is drinking a Shangri-la by Arbor Ales
Hazy non homogeneous SRM 9 when held against bright light. Sub 1cm white head, which regenerates with swirling.
Purchased at Hop Shop Craft Beer Store
Bottle
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Keith L.: Upon popping open the cap, I get nice hoppy aroma right off the bat! Grapefruit peel cold. Sweet melon. Tropical fruit like papaya warm.
Keith L.: Tastes zesty citrusy grapefruit! Nice mild bitter taste. Except for a bit of citrus peel, otherwise aftertaste is rather clean.
Keith L.: Medium light sessionable mouthfeel. Carbonation is a bit sharp at the back of the palate.
Keith L.: Overall: Packs a lot of aroma & taste for a 4.2% session ale! “Best Before: 06 02 18” $11.99
Keith L. is drinking a Hitachino Nest White Ale by Kiuchi Brewery at JiBiru Craft Beer Bar
Tastes fresh, bright & zesty, but aroma was lacking. No citrus character in both taste & aroma.
Purchased at JiBiru Craft Beer Bar
Draft
Keith L. is drinking a Suiyoubi no Neko by Yo-Ho Brewing Company at JiBiru Craft Beer Bar
Good aroma, but feels a bit dull & lifeless, not crisp & refreshing. Wonder if it's because this can isn't fresh?
Purchased at JiBiru Craft Beer Bar
Can
Earned the JIBIRU から ありがとう badge!
Earned the Beer Foodie (Level 5) badge!
Keith L. is drinking an el Diablo (2013) by Sankt Gallen Brewery at Takumi Craft Beer Bar
Smells sweet like a barley wine. Raisins? Tastes sweet with medium bitterness. No hint of 10%! Medium light mouthfeel, gentle carbonation.
Purchased at Takumi Craft Beer Bar
Bottle
Earned the Verified Adventure (Level 69) badge!
Earned the The Wine of Beers (Level 5) badge!
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Keith L.: $22.50 before service charge and GST. $26.33 after service charge and GST.
Keith L. is drinking a Mosaic IPA by Pirate Life Brewing
Light copper SRM 14 with decent clarity. Minimal head after a very careful pour from the growler.
Purchased at Beerfest 2017
Growler
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Keith L.: Very dank hop aroma but not fruity; more towards piney. Hints of apricot in the background after warming.
Keith L.: Caramel malt sweetness in the taste upfront & mid palate ending with a nice pine sap tea leaf hop bitter. Not the most fruity of IPAs though
Keith L.: Resinous sappy hoppy medium bitter aftertaste. Hoppy burps. Medium light mouthfeel, easy to drink, refreshing. Gentle carbonation, tad foamy
Keith L.: Less hoppy, less fruity & no blueberry from the Mosaic, compared to the canned version I tried 1 month ago.
Keith L.: Would be educational to compare the can & draft versions side by side. The wife likes this! $10 for a 330ml serving at BeerFest Asia 2017.
Keith L. is drinking a Brewlander Respect (Porter) by Brewlander & Co. (Singapore) at Beerfest 2017
Taster. Hints of coconut in the aroma. Tastes of coffee. $10 for a hand pumped 330ml plastic cup serving, but this was just a taster sample.
Cask
Earned the To The Port (Level 10) badge!
Keith L. is drinking a Mysterio IIPA by Stockade Brew Co at Beerfest 2017
Tastes sweet. I like it! Seems like a shoo in for at least a 4 rating.
Taster
Earned the 2X (Level 56) badge!
Keith L. is drinking a Cold Brew Nitro by Rogue Ales & Spirits at Beerfest 2017
Good coffee presence in both taste & aroma. Nice bitterness. Coffee & IPA flavors didn't clash. Seems as good as Stone Mocha(?)
Taster
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Keith L.: Supposed to be a nitro draft pour, but I'm not getting the micro carbonation & nitro mouthfeel(?) $8 for a 330ml plastic cup serving.
Keith L. is drinking a Himmel & Erde - Carrot Apple Ale by Root Sellers Brewing Company at Beerfest 2017
Very sweet, like drinking soda.
Taster
Keith L. is drinking an Oh, Bacon! by Black Kite at Beerfest 2017
Smokey! But not unpleasantly smokey.
Taster
Earned the Down In Smoke (Level 2) badge!
Keith L. is drinking a Brewlander Love (Wild IPA) by Brewlander & Co. (Singapore) at Beerfest 2017
Good hop aroma. Fruity hoppy taste. Nice hoppy bitter, but not very bitter for IPA standards. Not tart, just fruity. Hoppy aftertaste.
Draft
Earned the The Backpacker (Level 13) badge!
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Keith L. is drinking a Smoked Gose by Deschutes Brewery at Beerfest 2017
Taster
Earned the Hopped Down (Level 19) badge!
Earned the What Gose Round (Level 3) badge!
Earned the Land of the Free (Level 89) badge!
Keith L. is drinking a Toxteth IPA by Mad Hatter Brewing Company
Appearance: Translucent gold SRM 6. 1 finger white head settled into a 4mm collar.
Purchased at Hop Shop Craft Beer Store
Bottle
Earned the Middle of the Road (Level 100) badge!
Earned the Hopped Up (Level 55) badge!
Earned the I Believe in IPA! (Level 74) badge!
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Keith L.: Aroma not intense. Some apricot with a hint of lime in the background. A bit of sweet malt. Pungent hops when swirled.
Keith L.: Taste: Slight malt sweetness with a medium bitter finish & aftertaste. Hoppy burps.
Keith L.: Medium mouthfeel. Medium carbonation is foamy in the palate.
Keith L.: Run of the mill, unexceptional IPA. “BBE 15/11/17” on the label. $8.08
Keith L.: Aroma: Very fruity like dried apricot/peach. A bit of esters or phenols from yeast(?) Doesn't smell like a Hefeweizen, Bock, or hoppy IPA.
Mon, 21 Aug 2017 02:19:23 +0000
Keith L.: Taste: Fruity. Apricot. Subtle fruity sweetness. Spice. Unique light bitter taste. No sign of 8.2%. Apricot/Peach burps. Chewy mouthfeel.
Mon, 21 Aug 2017 02:23:23 +0000
Keith L.: Overall: Doesn't feel like a Hefeweizen, Bock or IPA. Closest I can relate this to is a Belgian Golden Strong Ale. “2018.04.21” $11.48
Mon, 21 Aug 2017 02:26:07 +0000