Scott H.: Congrats!
Paul S. is drinking a Bourbon Barrel Aged Cyclops by Elysian Brewing Company at Highgarden
Dark brown, heavy murk; boozy bourbon, rich dark caramel; thick heavy body; some alcohol heat. Didn't notice the 15.1% until after pouring!
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Paul S. is drinking a Stoner IPA by Big Lake Brewing at Highgarden
Orange; sticky; no obvious date code; somewhat oxidized; hops are muted, fairly neutral; bitterness is strong, a bit harsh.
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Paul S. is drinking a Hopslam Ale by Bell's Brewery at Highgarden
AHOY! IT IS FRIDAY!!! AND I AM OFFICIALLY ON VACATION FOR THE NEXT 12 DAYS!!! THIS CAT IS NOT IMPRESSED!
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Paul S. is drinking a Monks’ IPA by Spencer Brewery at Highgarden
A Trappist IPA! Copper, hazy; aroma is piney, spicy; strong citrus pith bitterness; very dry bitter bite.
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Paul S. is drinking a Spicebush Stout by Bungalow Brewing at Highgarden
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First taste. Spicebush flavor is definitely present, especially in the late finish, but not overwhelming. This bodes well.
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christine m.: Sounds interesting! I've never heard of spicebush berries.
Paul S. is drinking a Stone Delicious IPA by Stone Brewing at Highgarden
Kegging the Spicebush Stout.
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Paul S. is drinking a Winter Ale by Alaskan Brewing Co. at Highgarden
Burnt orange color, moderate haze, low head; spruce is fresh and bright, but not super piney; spicy grain (rye in this?); warm finish.
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Paul S. is drinking an Aphrodisiaque / Aphrodite (2018) by Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! at Highgarden
Black; strong cocoa; hints of chilis; rich baking chocolate; heavy and smooth.
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Paul S. is drinking a V: Song of the Open Road (Leaves of Grass Series) by Bell's Brewery at Highgarden
Reddish brown, heavy murk; strong sweet caramel & vanilla aroma; thick creamy body; bready, dark fruit; fairly bitter.
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Earned the Winter Wonderland (Level 9) badge!
Paul S. is drinking a Kulmbacher Eisbock by Kulmbacher Brauerei at Highgarden
Ruby black, minimal head; plums, dark caramel, figs; thick and chewy; warm & boozy.
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christine m.: I had my first Eisbock last week. I really liked it!
Paul S. is drinking a Canoe Paddler by Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company at Highgarden
Golden, very bright; aroma is sightly sweet, with an edge of rye spice; light body; clean & crisp on the tongue; moderate bitter finish.
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Earned the Respect the Kölsch (Level 3) badge!
Paul S. is drinking a Hombre Pájaro by Compañía Cervecera Hércules Sa De Cv at Highgarden
In 2 weeks we'll be in CDMX, looking for las cervesas artesenales nuevas! Fluffy white head; grainy rye aroma & flavor; moderate bitterness.
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Earned the Brewery Pioneer (Level 82) badge!
Paul S. is drinking a Dortmunder Gold by Great Lakes Brewing Company at Highgarden
Hygge stew for din-din.
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Paul S. is drinking a Juicy Red IPA by Bell's Brewery at Highgarden
Reddish brown, heavy haze, fluffy head; light sweet fruity aroma; medium body; light resiny hop flavor; moderate bitterness.
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