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HB Best Bitter. This batch is so-so. I usually ferment this with London ESB, but this time I couldn't get that by brew day. So I went with what I had on-hand, Nottingham. It's not bad, but it's a bit drier and lacks the character I get from London ESB. Oh I'll drink it though....
Followed up with a HB Scottish Ale.
Followed up with a HB Scottish Ale.
During our last time together, I mentioned that maybe you should move on to a Paulaner – and HERE IT IS! A 2023 Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier kit featuring a nice Beer Krug and Liter of beer. Yes, I washed it before using! (Not that those old wooden kegs were any cleaner......! )
Paulaner is the brewery responsible for the current version of Festbier being enjoyed in Munich and throughout the world. So, when viewing this beer, we have to look at it as perfection in the Festbier class of beers. IT IS THE STANDARD !!!!
How does it taste? Perfect! Locals call this beer “Liquid Gold.” 6.0% ABV, malty and restrained hopping, THIS is the Oktoberfest you want to go grab while it’s still on the shelves! Or better yet, head out to an Oktoberfest celebration this weekend for some beer, wurst and chicken…. This one is fantastic and defines the standard. Eins, zwei, drei…. Prost!
Paulaner is the brewery responsible for the current version of Festbier being enjoyed in Munich and throughout the world. So, when viewing this beer, we have to look at it as perfection in the Festbier class of beers. IT IS THE STANDARD !!!!
How does it taste? Perfect! Locals call this beer “Liquid Gold.” 6.0% ABV, malty and restrained hopping, THIS is the Oktoberfest you want to go grab while it’s still on the shelves! Or better yet, head out to an Oktoberfest celebration this weekend for some beer, wurst and chicken…. This one is fantastic and defines the standard. Eins, zwei, drei…. Prost!
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Hb neipa after bottling a half gallon of fermented hot sauce with scotch bonnets as the base. Put most of the sauce in plastic squeeze bottles, leftover went in a woozy bottle (pictured) to send to my buddy. Don't worry, lid not tight.
HB blueberry mead. Improved it. Competition worthy I think.
HB chocolate porter while kegging a Munich Dunkel
orionol73
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Just had a high school reunion at the Marriott San Francisco Airport last weekend. The lobby bar still has Anchor Steam on tap. The bar manager grabbed as many kegs as he could find after the shut down and still has a couple, so I drank Anchor Steam all weekend. What a delight.
Not drinking this yet but it’s in the fermenter. Figgy Smalls Fig Stout.
treacheroustexan
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My daughter got sent home sick from daycare so taking the afternoon off to hang with her. With a little treat for myself.
Which Kveik strain did you use, and what are your thoughts on how it turned out?
I used the dried LalBrew Voss. I fermented at 35C (95F) and it turned-out well. The only issue is a bit of chill haze, so not due to the yeast. My wife says it finishes like a lager, but I think it's just a nice tasting strongish IPA. No funky tastes. I'd use it again.
Cold, refreshing sparkling cider
This is HB apricot wheat leftover which I just bottled. I added dry Brett to a few bottles… time will tell.
Geez, it looks like I ought to moisturize my lizard hands, LOL.
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HB brown
What Shiner expedition would be complete without finishing up with a bottle of Shiner Bock, brewed by Spoetzl Brewery, since 1909. Bocks can come in a variety of shades, ranging from Amber to our sample today, a medium Mahogany brown. Clean and fresh, zero head, zero lacing, on the low side of medium carbonation, I didn’t notice it was a twist top until I’d ripped the cap from the bottle with my opener. I don’t get into a lot of twist tops!
Bocks traditionally came from the Town of Einbeck, Germany, the Bock name being a play on the Einbeck name. It also shares a word association with Billy Goats, so you often have goats on Bock labels.
So, comparing Shiner Bock to other Bocks I’ve had, it is a much smaller beer, and I don’t mean the pathetic 12 ounce bottles I usually comment on.
Bocks usually come in at about 6.3-15% ABV and 20-30 IBU. Our friends over at Shiner are delivering a 4.4% ABV, 13 IBU beer. So I’m not sure I’d classify this as a true Bock despite the well-known label. This flavor reminds me a lot more of the old 1970’s pizza beers, which were carmelized standard Lagers. I call it as I see it. I’d like to see a bigger version of this, maybe around 6.5 ABV and 25 IBU in a 22 ounce can. Great beer though, I think you will enjoy.
Bocks traditionally came from the Town of Einbeck, Germany, the Bock name being a play on the Einbeck name. It also shares a word association with Billy Goats, so you often have goats on Bock labels.
So, comparing Shiner Bock to other Bocks I’ve had, it is a much smaller beer, and I don’t mean the pathetic 12 ounce bottles I usually comment on.
Bocks usually come in at about 6.3-15% ABV and 20-30 IBU. Our friends over at Shiner are delivering a 4.4% ABV, 13 IBU beer. So I’m not sure I’d classify this as a true Bock despite the well-known label. This flavor reminds me a lot more of the old 1970’s pizza beers, which were carmelized standard Lagers. I call it as I see it. I’d like to see a bigger version of this, maybe around 6.5 ABV and 25 IBU in a 22 ounce can. Great beer though, I think you will enjoy.
orionol73
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Love a free 4pk
BoitAHL
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HB grape ale from bottling.
Delicious isn't it? Their barrel aged program is tops in my opinion. I live nearby and it's always a special evening when they have a vertical of their anniversary ales on tap. 17th anniversary is probably my favorite of the anniversary ales. But Sucaba, their BA English Style Barleywine, is perhaps my favorite of all their BA program releases.Holy Crap!!! Firestone Walker 25Th Anniversary Ale. Second time enjoying this. Gave it a 5 on Untappd both times. They make some incredible tasting barrel aged beers. I am very jealous of anyone who live close enough to go to the brewery. Thousands of
Funny, our son always comes out to visit from Minnesota around Christmas time. For the longest time my wife and I assumed he just wanted to spend time with us around the holidays. Then it dawned on me that he actually times his visit to coincide with FW's annual release of Parabajava, their coffee variant of Parabola, BA RIS.
Imperial Milk Stout going on top of the Porter yeast cake. Plan on half batch of Peanut Butter and half batch of a French Toast Stout.
Coffeffee...
Coffeffee...
It's noon on the East Coast...close enough...
HB Chocolate Porter. Force carbed 4hrs ago. Digging it so far.
Out back in the gazebo with a HB Grodziskie on a cloudy but seasonably mild day. Have to take advantage of these 60 degree days. Before long the other shoe will drop and the cold & snow will be here.
Pliny.
...Followed by a HB Scottish strong ale.
Liquid Gravity, Pale From the Crypt, West Coast IPA.
Mexican Cake! First time I've seen it in a can. I really like this Imperial stout! Chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, habanero, 10.5%. I need to try to do a clone 'cause it's kinda pricey, but cheaper per ounce in the can than the 22 oz bottles.
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@3 Dawg Night ‘s oatmeal stout. This beer is really good. Nice midrange American stout with clear dark chocolate and roasted coffee from the grains, all while being smooth and drinkable
I have a daughter beer lover back in North Carolina, how about that! She sent me this beer priority mail to review. Wow, is she ever trained well! Obviously good taste runs in the family!
That is until I looked at the can. Oh no, Pumpkin Beer. I asked her about this, there is danger any time I go near a Pumpkin Beer, it’s not high on my like list. In fact I think it defines the bottom. “Well Dad, to be honest, I really didn’t care for it myself, I just wanted to show off some of the Oktober, err, October beers”…. (notice how I avoided Oktoberfest beers) “produced locally. I just wanted you to try it!.” So off I go, head held low and can in hand. I feel like I’m being led to the chopping block. Well, let’s give this thing a try. One heck of a way to dispose of un-favorite beers, kiddo. Give ‘em to Dad!
Wise Man Brewing, Winston-Salem NC – The beer name alone is a mouthful before I take in a real mouthful - Krankie’s Shape Shifter Pumpkin Spice Coffee Blonde Ale. My Gawd, what am I in for. Shape shifter is a 5.5% ABV, 21 IBU Golden Ale, half-finger of head and disappearing lacing, medium carbonation. Strangely enough, I taste no Pumpkin, Pumpkin spice, Coffee or Athletic Socks for that matter. Just a delicious Golden Ale. Good job!
Guess you can’t judge this book by its cover…. Enjoy!
That is until I looked at the can. Oh no, Pumpkin Beer. I asked her about this, there is danger any time I go near a Pumpkin Beer, it’s not high on my like list. In fact I think it defines the bottom. “Well Dad, to be honest, I really didn’t care for it myself, I just wanted to show off some of the Oktober, err, October beers”…. (notice how I avoided Oktoberfest beers) “produced locally. I just wanted you to try it!.” So off I go, head held low and can in hand. I feel like I’m being led to the chopping block. Well, let’s give this thing a try. One heck of a way to dispose of un-favorite beers, kiddo. Give ‘em to Dad!
Wise Man Brewing, Winston-Salem NC – The beer name alone is a mouthful before I take in a real mouthful - Krankie’s Shape Shifter Pumpkin Spice Coffee Blonde Ale. My Gawd, what am I in for. Shape shifter is a 5.5% ABV, 21 IBU Golden Ale, half-finger of head and disappearing lacing, medium carbonation. Strangely enough, I taste no Pumpkin, Pumpkin spice, Coffee or Athletic Socks for that matter. Just a delicious Golden Ale. Good job!
Guess you can’t judge this book by its cover…. Enjoy!
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