20140427:
Prior to having the Ovila Quad, my friends and I drink a little Shiner Ruby Redbird.
I wrote: "Ovila Quad. This beer smells real nice. It smells a bit like the Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA. It tastes strong, but not nearly as strong as the 120. Of course, that's a good thing, because the 120 almost burns. A friend of a friend describes the taste as being similar to pomegranate paste. Actually, even the viscosity reminds her of the pomegranate paste." 7:42PM ET
Of course, this led into a conversation about how our past experiences and how we describe them (in words) help us shape how we describe (in words) our future experiences, but that the experience themselves often go beyond the words we use.
I also wrote: "After the strength eases down, the darkness of the beer has a chocolate taste to it." 7:55PM ET
Finally, I also wrote: "Overall, I would have to say I really liked this beer."
[20140514]
Sierra Nevada Ovila Quad
Relevant Links:
Ovila Quad (BeerAdvocate.com)
Sierra Nevada Ovila Quad (RateBeer.com)
Ovila (Sierra Nevada Website)
Website Information:
Prior to having the Ovila Quad, my friends and I drink a little Shiner Ruby Redbird.
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| Sierra Nevada Ovila Quad - bottle |
I wrote: "Ovila Quad. This beer smells real nice. It smells a bit like the Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA. It tastes strong, but not nearly as strong as the 120. Of course, that's a good thing, because the 120 almost burns. A friend of a friend describes the taste as being similar to pomegranate paste. Actually, even the viscosity reminds her of the pomegranate paste." 7:42PM ET
Of course, this led into a conversation about how our past experiences and how we describe them (in words) help us shape how we describe (in words) our future experiences, but that the experience themselves often go beyond the words we use.
I also wrote: "After the strength eases down, the darkness of the beer has a chocolate taste to it." 7:55PM ET
Finally, I also wrote: "Overall, I would have to say I really liked this beer."
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| Sierra Nevada Ovila Quad - beer in a plastic cup |
[20140514]
Sierra Nevada Ovila Quad
Relevant Links:
Ovila Quad (BeerAdvocate.com)
Sierra Nevada Ovila Quad (RateBeer.com)
Ovila (Sierra Nevada Website)
Website Information:
Ovila Abbey Ales are a series of Belgian-inspired beers brewed in collaboration with the monks at the Abbey of New Clairvaux in Vina, CA. An homage to the time-honored monastic brewing tradition, Ovila Abbey Ales combine the quality and craft of those dedicated artisans with a dose of American brewing innovation. Featuring ingredients grown by the monks on the grounds of the abbey, Ovila Abbey Ales are a fresh twist on the ancient brewing tradition.
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