The Germans

Bottled: 2/17/21 // Blend 01 // Cases 61 “A blend of barrel-aged saisons with Charbono grapes from Castoro Cellars. After a four month maceration on the fruit, bold notes of jammy blueberry pie, plum preserves, and late harvest grape intertwine with…

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Thanks so much, Allen — delicious. In-laws here so no time for substantive notes.

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LC; thanks, M O. - always appreciate the assists.

Purchased at Tree House Brewing Co. - Tewksbury

Earned the Super Style: Stout - Imperial / Double (Level 32) badge!

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LC; thanks, Drew S. - thought this was excellent and a standout Barreled Souls beer. Bottled on: 11/22/2022 BOTTLE#: 824/1020

Purchased at Barreled Souls Brewing

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LC: “Buckley aged in Foeder Crafters’ first ever whiskey Foeder. After 6 months it was then aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels to become a double barrel Canuckley.”

LC; thanks, M O. — unfortunately this was basically fruited vinegar, but I love the concept behind it.

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LC; can’t recall notes beyond: jammy chocolate; sweet, and barrel minimized.

LC; one of the best deals in beer, and I’ll buy it every chance I get. $14.50 for a six pack. Insane.

Earned the Wake Up and Smell The Coffee! (Level 54) badge!

LC; thanks, Casey S. for the assist! Really enjoyed this one. Sneaky barrel program up at Bissell.

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LC; thanks, M O. "Stout aged in bourbon barrels, conditioned on coffee, cacao nibs, and maple syrup."

Earned the So Udderly Sweet (Level 36) badge!

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Earned the Super Style: Stout - Imperial / Double (Level 31) badge!

LC; thanks so much, M O. — This was fucking amazing and took me by surprise; incredibly dangerous for a beer at 16%; no coconut but the barrel aging and vanilla/cinnamon combo had me swearing I tasted it; luscious, somehow balanced but decadent. Loved.

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LC; “After several bench scale blends, we arrived on a composition of liquids aged 40 months in Colorado Bourbon and 18 months in Kentucky Rye and Bourbon Barrels. The older casks bring out the nuances of oxidation, dark fruit and sweetness, while the…

LC; thanks so much, AAA — I’m in the minority here, but I loved how the Port transformed base Damon; brightening distilled grape, prune, highlights adding a tinge of spirited near-tartness (not infection); I enjoyed it, and I think the combo lends…

Purchased at Hill Farmstead Brewery

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LC; great, and combo I was worried about. Not too much bitterness lingering like other dark ales I’ve had in blends from Anchorage. Artwork and reference is awesome. If you don’t follow Gabe’s knife making, you should check it out.

Thanks so much, AAA — “Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels. Our first non-adjunct stout selected from a combination of Booker and Baker bourbon barrels.” I really enjoyed this. It was sweeter than I was expecting, but it was also a really cool ↘️⏬

Purchased at Freak Folk Bier

LC; really nice moments here that are true to the mango/tangerine additions and hint at some of my favorite Hill wine barrel hoppy beers, but acidity starts medium+ and just climbs. Such a bummer that it detracts from all the nice components here.

LC; I love this beer. Previous notes stand. Cheese.

Purchased at Amory's Tomb Brewing Co.