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I also specifically asked about the water, and the brewer said they just carbon filter, no amendments.

Interesting! So with the exception of the small Apollo bittering addition, are the hops just whirlpool and dry? I wouldn't be surprised - Tropicalia has a very smooth bitterness. Here is the recipe I'm going to try: Estimated OG: 1.068 SG Estimated Color: 8.2 SRM Estimated IBU: 61.7 IBUs 12...

Just wanted to jump in and offer a few things I learned after talking to one of the brewers. The malt bill and yeast mentioned here are correct - CC uses pilsner as a base malt in all their beers, and Tropicalia in particular is just pilsner and a small amount of crystal and wheat. I could've...

Tried that one the other day, it was indeed tasty but was almost too much. Probably the sweetest stout I'd ever tried. I'd venture a guess that the 'cakiness' comes mostly from the sweetness, probably lactose/maltodextrine, and loads of vanilla. There wasn't any hint of roastiness, so there...