Wednesday, July 26, 2023

400 Conejos Joven

40% alcohol. Young mezcal, from Proximo Spirits. Introduced in 2015. "This award-winning mezcal is well-balanced and smooth with soft hints of wood, sweet notes of cooked agave, and a pleasant smoky finish." https://400conejos.com/our-mezcal/

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Gulden Draak Imperial Stout

12% alcohol. Brewed in Belgium by Van Steenberge. "The Gulden Draak Imperial Stout is a dark brown to black-colored beer and is the heaviest beer in the Gulden Draak range with its 12° alcohol percentage volume. The typical roasted taste is obtained by adding roasted, caramelized malt that is used exclusively for this. It is a very well-balanced heavy beer. https://www.guldendraak.be/en/the-beer/gulden-draak-imperial-stout

Gulden Draak Classic

10.5% alcohol. Introduced in 1986. Dark tripel, brewed in Belgium by Van Steenberge. "Such an impressive symbol that has been around for more than 6 centuries requires an equally impressive beer. Like the dragon at the top of the city, Gulden Draak has been one of the world's best beers for years. It is a dark tripel, which in itself makes it an exceptional beer, but the complex taste with notes of caramel, roasted malt and coffee makes it unique. In short, the beer is worthy of its name. For the secondary fermentation use is made of a wine yeast that determines the unparalleled taste and that ensures the long-term taste evolution (= living beer). The older the beer gets, the more aroma it gets and the fuller the taste and color become. Gulden Draak is easy to drink as an aperitif, dessert or just when you have time to enjoy. This 'barley wine' harmonises perfectly with and in stews and with a Ghent stew in particular. It also gives added value to sauces with red meat such as bordelaise and is also ideal as a dessert beer, especially with dark chocolate." https://www.guldendraak.be/en/the-beer/gulden-draak-classic

Atomic Torpedo Imperial IPA

9.2% alcohol. Brewed in America by Sierra Nevada. "This imperial hop collision fuses West Coast and Juicy IPAs, unleashing atomic flavors of lush fruit, citrus, and sticky pine. First released as a DIPA, we kicked Atomic Torpedo up from 8.2% to 9.2% ABV for bigger and bolder Imperial IPA intensity. Brace your taste buds: Damn the Torpedoes, Full Hops Ahead!" https://sierranevada.com/brews/atomic-torpedo/

Faubourg Strawberry Lemon Gose

5.2% alcohol. 6 IBU. Introduced in 2023. Brewed in Louisiana by Faubourg Brewing. "Brewed with fresh Louisiana strawberries, Meyer lemons, and local salt, this refreshing gose has the perfect balance of pleasant tartness and subtle sweetness. With its light body and crisp finish, this brew is ideal for enjoying in front of the main stage or in your own backyard. Quench your thirst and tantalize your taste buds with this effervescent take on springtime in a can." https://faubourgbrewery.com/our-beers/strawberry-lemon-gose#

Mandarin & Mango Crush

6% alcohol. 10 IBU. Introduced in 2022. Brewed in America by and for Dogfish Head Brewing. "Are you ready to CRUSH it this summer?! Our Mandarin & Mango Crush is a citrus-forward fruit beer brewed with boatloads of tart mandarin oranges and juicy Alphonso mangoes to create a lightly sweet, hazy gold-colored brew that's like a sip of summer in every bottle." https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/mandarin-mango-crush

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Stone Ruination IPA

8.2% alcohol. 100+ IBU. Brewed in America by Stone Brewing. "Intense resiny hop flavors with a light malt balance, a touch of alcohol warmth, and a strong, long-lasting bitterness on the finish." https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/special-releases/stone-ruination-ipa

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Rockbrook Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

12.5% alcohol. Produced in California. A Bronco Wine Co. brand. "With rich notes of black cherry, ripe plum and cassis, this wine has a supple mouth yet defined structure interlaced with flavors of cocoa and subtle notes of tobacco." https://www.broncowine-trade.com/brands/rockbrook-cellars

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Big Little Thing

9% alcohol. 45 IBu. Introduced in 2020. Brewed in America by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. "Make way for the Big Little Thing, an imperial IPA flexing a full malt body, restrained sweetness, and tropical hop flavors of mango, grapefruit and tangerine." https://sierranevada.com/brews/big-little-thing/

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Depth Perception

9.1% alcohol. 75 IBU. Introduced in 2022. Brewed in Georgia by Terrapin Brewing Company. "Depth Perception Imperial IPA begins with a series of complex malts far off in the distance. The use of three distinct bittering hops brings this beer more into focus, while the three varietals of dry hops get you an up-close-and-personal view of this three-dimensional IPA." https://www.terrapinbeer.com/beer/depth-perception

Saturday, July 1, 2023

Ride Share Triple IPA

10% alcohol. 35 IBU. Introduced in 2023. Limited Seriesl, brewed in Louisiana by Abita Brewing. "You might want to plan ahead with this bright, hazy brew. Ride Share is a smooth Triple IPA loaded with luxurious hops. Its cloudy appearance steers you towards big hop flavors of tropical and citrus fruits. Don't let the high ABV fool you - this drinkable brew is pleasantly balanced with a touch of malt sweetness and slightly dry finish." https://abita.com/brews/ride-share-triple-ipa