Hill Farmstead thread

[facesnorth1]

Clover honestly fresh I was disappointed but tonight has become perfect.

And coffee GoM may have unseated 2013 kbbs.

 

[Mikecap]

Clover honestly fresh I was disappointed but tonight has become perfect.

And coffee GoM may have unseated 2013 kbbs.

Is there a GoM without coffee?

 

[facesnorth1]

Is there a GoM without coffee?

If GoM normally has coffee I can't remember but it's not something I associate with it. I don't believe it does. The coffee variant is just outrageously good, and excuse me while I figure out what I can part with so that I can try it again.

 

[Mikecap]

If GoM normally has coffee I can't remember but it's not something I associate with it. I don't believe it does. The coffee variant is just outrageously good, and excuse me while I figure out what I can part with so that I can try it again.

GoM is always coffee to my knowledge. There was a Collected Works variant that was a single barrel variant with Kenya Kieni coffee beans aged 28 months, but aside from that, I think they've all been BA coffee stouts. All phenomenal.

 

[facesnorth1]

Kenya Kieni

That is the one to which I refer....nother level

 

[purephase]

GoM is always coffee to my knowledge. There was a Collected Works variant that was a single barrel variant with Kenya Kieni coffee beans aged 28 months, but aside from that, I think they've all been BA coffee stouts. All phenomenal.

I think the CW version is also slightly different in that it's conditioned on coffee post-barrel aging, whereas other GoMs have just been brewed with coffee.

 

[Kentucky1]

July 2015 Nordic has me like...

RIP

 

[AutumnBeerLove]

Clover honestly fresh I was disappointed but tonight has become perfect.

And coffee GoM may have unseated 2013 kbbs.

"Fresh," as in 18 months bottle conditioning vs having it now at 20 months. Not sure if it has "become perfect" over two additional months of conditioning or if by chance it's more reflective of previous mindset or other variables when tasting Clover the first time.

 

[facesnorth1]

"Fresh," as in 18 months bottle conditioning vs having it now at 20 months. Not sure if it has "become perfect" over two additional months of conditioning or if by chance it's more reflective of previous mindset or other variables when tasting Clover the first time.

The bottle I opened within a week or two of release had little carb and was slightly bland with little tartness. My buddy I opened it with felt the same. We both would have preferred to drink any of the 3 beers it's made up of.

That was our opinion but what I really wanted to highlight was how good it was last night. Perfect amount of tartness, each beer in the blend complemented one another beautifully. If other variables created those experiences I'd love to recreate those more often from last night.

 

[facesnorth1]

This is coming from a homer who's made the trip regularly for 4 years, but doesn't make me any less ignorant. I mean, 18 vs 20 months bottle conditioning.

 

[chefduff2]

Fortunately indyfab302 brought over both Clover and GoM last week and I would say they were in my top beers of last year.

 

[TommyShitt]

The bottle I opened within a week or two of release had little carb and was slightly bland with little tartness. My buddy I opened it with felt the same. We both would have preferred to drink any of the 3 beers it's made up of.

That was our opinion but what I really wanted to highlight was how good it was last night. Perfect amount of tartness, each beer in the blend complemented one another beautifully. If other variables created those experiences I'd love to recreate those more often from last night.

PRAISE ONLY

 

[eb1]

That is the one to which I refer....nother level

As some in this thread are questioning the difference in Clover to you, I find it best to send me a bottle of the Kenya GoM, so I can make sure your tastebuds were accurate.

 

[iong516]

If I wasn't already excited to try Kenya GoM...

 

[Mikecap]

If I wasn't already excited to try Kenya GoM...

I'll echo the sentiments on the Kenya GoM. Did anybody happen to open it alongside regular GoM? In retrospect I wish I did, for science.

 

[iong516]

...wish I saved one for that reason

 

[mwbbq]

En route to the hill from CT. Sounds like a few others as well...hope to meet you there. Should arrive around 1 or so.

 

[Os]

Stopping by the Niche in Morristown for lunch. Anyone been?

 

[acurtis]

Stopping by the Niche in Morristown for lunch. Anyone been?

No but have heard great things.

 

[jeevo]

Good lawwwd. Looks like Double Barrel Damon is available this week for on-site consumption. $35 a pop.

 

[lopejuice1]

New batch from the look of the bottles. Same price as to-go a couple years ago ha

 

[Os]

Good lawwwd. Looks like Double Barrel Damon is available this week for on-site consumption. $35 a pop.

Just saw that. Hope some is left when we get up after lunch. Nice treat regardless.

 

[acurtis]

New batch from the look of the bottles. Same price as to-go a couple years ago ha

Not exactly. Was $45 which included a donation.

 

[Resuin]

Has DB Damon been offered to CW members?

 

[acurtis]

Has DB Damon been offered to CW members?

Not as of now.

 

[DigDug1810]

Was going to make the trip down from Magog area but not heading out in the snow with no 4 wheel drive. Looks like a good deal of snow coming this way tomorrow and Friday too.

Enjoy the DB Damon all, nice treat!

 

[iong516]

Not as of now.

Crossing fingers for that January email.......

 

[GreenMtnMike]

I was going to make the trip this week but a Canadian university women's cross country ski team rented my house. I suggested that I should probably still go up to check on them but my wife, uh, disagreed.

 

[mateoloco]

I was going to make the trip this week but a Canadian university women's cross country ski team rented my house. I suggested that I should probably still go up to check on them but my wife, uh, disagreed.

 

[Thevicster]

I was going to go this week, but an alien stole my growlers, plus I stepped in dog poop