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Saturday, June 30, 2018

Sierra Nevada Summerfest

20180630:
I bought several beers from Whole Foods Market and they are all local beers (Northern California: Chico, Fort Bragg, Paso Robles, Sonoma County, San Francisco, and San Carlos). Out of the six, I decided to first have the Summerfest.

By the sip:
0. My nasal congestion is a 1 on a scale of 0 to 8. The beer had a wheat smell.
1. It was refreshing and crisp.
2. I like it so far. 9:04 PM PT
?. I'm feeling sleepy, but my nasal congestion seems to be the same. My sleepiness could just be from working out, I felt sleepy since midnight. Finishing the beer, it was warm and no longer carbonated. It had a mellow flavor to it. 20180701 12:30 AM PT

beer bottle - Sierra Nevada Summerfest
Sierra Nevada Summerfest - bottle

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Sierra Nevada Summerfest

Relevant Links:
Summerfest (Sierra Nevada Website)
Sierra Nevada Summerfest (RateBeer.com)
Summerfest | Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
SUMMERFEST®

Crisp summertime lager.

Since their invention in the 1840s, Pilsener-style beers have become the world’s most popular style. With a nod toward the original Czech tradition, Summerfest is brewed to feature the best of Bohemian nature. Crisp, golden, dry and incredibly drinkable, Summerfest has a delicate and complex malt flavor and spicy and floral hop character—the perfect warm weather beer.

OVERVIEW
ALCOHOL CONTENT 5.0% by volume
BEGINNING GRAVITY 12.2° plato
ENDING GRAVITY 2.8° plato
BITTERNESS UNITS 28

INGREDIENTS
YEAST Lager yeast
BITTERING HOPS Perle
FINISHING HOPS Saaz, Spalter Select
MALTS Two-row Pale, Pilsner, Munich

FOOD PAIRING
CUISINE Grilled Chicken, Sushi, Salads, Lightly Spiced Sausages

Brewing is as much art as science, and all beer specifications and raw materials are subject to change at our brewers' creative discretion.

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Blue Moon Mango Wheat

20180624:
This beer had a sweet mango taste. About halfway through, it tasted less sweet. 2:59 PM PT

My nose congestion, on a scale of 0 to 8, was a 4; a mild effort to breathe through my nose. Earlier in the day it was a 1. Meanwhile, my sleepiness was a 6 (wave of sleep) when earlier it was a 3 (yawning). 3:08 PM PT

beer - Blue Moon Mango Wheat - bottle, bottle label, bottle cap
Blue Moon Mango Wheat - bottle and bottle cap

In any case, the beer had a mango smell. At the last sip, I decided that I liked this Blue Moon Mango Wheat more than Blue Moon Belgian White. I rate it 3.9 out of 5 stars.

My nasal congestion seems constant from earlier (3:08 PM). 3:28 PM PT

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Blue Moon Mango Wheat

beer - Blue Moon Mango Wheat - neck of the bottle - crafted with ripe mango
Blue Moon Mango Wheat - neck of the bottle

Relevant Links:
Mango Wheat (Blue Moon Website)
Blue Moon Mango Wheat (RateBeer.com)
Blue Moon Mango Wheat | Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors) (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
MANGO WHEAT

A refreshing beer with ripe mango flavor and biscuity malt sweetness.

Our Twist: Mango and a hint of honey

Food Pairing: Shrimp or chicken with mango salsa, curry, French vanilla ice cream.

Awards: Silver Medal, Fruit Wheat Beer 2016 Great American Beer Festival®

ABV. 5.4%
IBU. 19
AVAILABILITY: YEAR-ROUND & SHARE PACK


Sunday, June 17, 2018

SanTan Devil's Ale

20180617:
I had this beer while at the Barrio Cafe located inside the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The beer had a hoppy smell. It was crisp and had a strong bite. It had a strong taste.

beer - SanTan Devil's Ale - full glass
SanTan Devil's Ale - full glass

It's hoppier than most other IPAs.* I enjoy it, but this genre of beer is not my favorite.**

There's a subtle bitterness in the aftertaste. However, the apparent lack of bitterness could just be from my familiarity with beer. 3:03 PM PT

Upon finishing the beer I rated it 3.9 out of 5 stars. 3:59 PM PT

*I'm confused about my notes. First, they indicated that, prior to this sentence, I didn't know the beer's style. It then seems as if I was able to determine that the beer, perhaps via Google, is an IPA. However, the beer is an American pale ale.
**I also don't understand this comment. I thought I like IPAs.

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SanTan Devil's Ale

beer - SanTan Devil's Ale - empty glass with lacing
SanTan Devil's Ale - empty glass, lacing

Relevant Links:
Devil's Ale (SanTan Website)
SanTan Devil's Ale (RateBeer.com)
Devil's Ale | SanTan Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
Devil's Ale

American Pale Ale | 5.5% ABV | 45 IBU

An American Pale Ale that offers a sinfully crisp taste. Cascade, Centennial and Simcoe hops provide fiendishly aromatic pine and citrus flavors. Devil’s Ale pairs wonderfully with salmon and pork and goes best with sharp cheeses such as Cheddar and Colby.

HOPS | Centennial | Cascade | Simcoe
MALT | Two Row Barley | Wheat | Caramel 80 | Munich | Roasted Barley | Vienna
YEAST | American Ale
SUGGESTED POUR | 16 oz.

AWARDS + RECOGNITION
1st Place Canfest Reno | Pale Ale Category
Bronze Medal | U.S. Open Championship
Gold Medal | The Great Arizona Beer Festival

AVAILABILITY
ARIZONA | Draft + Craft Cans
NEW MEXICO | Draft + Craft Cans

Saturday, June 16, 2018

Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout

20180616:
Unfortunately, as it sometimes happens, I didn't take enough notes on this beer.

I only wrote the following: "This beer comes out with a thick head. There's a smell I can't describe and it's subtle." 11:25 PM CT

draft beer - Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout
Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout. That's a lot of head.

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Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout

Relevant Links:
Beer List (Gull Dam Website)
Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout (Untappd.com)

Website Information: (Untappd.com)
Welcome to winter with our Chocolate Milk Stout, a silky smooth body with hints of roasted malts, milk sugars brewed with milk chocolate and exotic cocoa nibs for a layered chocolate taste and aroma. It is topped with a creamy nitro tan head that makes it extra frothy. Comfort in a glass!

Fulton Cosmic Stallion

20180616:
I had a taste of this beer. It was good. 10:22 PM CT

[Part of Beer at Fulton Brewing Taproom]
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Fulton Cosmic Stallion

Relevant Links:
Cosmic Stallion (Fulton Website)
Fulton Cosmic Stallion (RateBeer.com)
Cosmic Stallion | Fulton Beer (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
COSMIC STALLION
CITRUS WHEAT ALE Cosmic Stallion

ABV 5.3%
IBU 25
COLOR (lightest) 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (darkest)

#PARTYBRAND
We brewed this citrus wheat ale in partnership with our longtime friends and collaborators at All-City Cycles. The name and package design pay tribute to All-City's top of the line all-road / endurance cycle, Cosmic Stallion. The beer is similarly versatile: the wheat forward body is punctuated by notes of lemon and lime zest, with kettle and dry hop character provided by Galaxy, Summer, and Nelson Sauvin. The flavors come together for a bright, easy-drinking beer that's flavorful yet refreshing -- making the Cosmic Stallion the embodiment of summer in a can. Ride on!

Once a Year available in Cans, Draught

Fulton War And Peace

20180616:
This beer was awesome. It had a strong coffee smell.

beer - Fulton War and Peace - full glass

By the end, the beer still smelled amazing. Likewise, the last sip tasted amazing.

The taste was a balance of coffee with a warm alcoholic taste. Relatively, the beer had a perfect taste and I will give it 4.7 out of 5 stars. 10:22 PM CT

[Part of Beer at Fulton Brewing Taproom]
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Fulton War And Peace

beer - Fulton War and Peace - empty glass, lacing

Relevant Links:
War And Peace (Fulton Website)
Fulton Garage Series 1: War And Peace (RateBeer.com)
War And Peace | Fulton Beer (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
WAR AND PEACE
IMPERIAL COFFEE STOUT

ABV 9.5%
IBU 81
SRM 65
PLATO 24
COLOR (lightest) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X (darkest)

PEACE COFFEE + FULTON
Fulton War and Peace is a Russian Imperial Stout conditioned with whole bean PEACE COFFEE in the fermentation tank. It's an epic work of beer, but unlike the novel, this beer is brief and fleeting, appearing just once a year in Winter. Historic quantities of chocolate malt and roast barley clash over a field of dark roast Peace Coffee beans. Like Tolstoy's masterpiece, it may take some time to finish and require some thought along the way. But by the end, we think you'll find yourself better for the effort.

Winter available in Bottles, Draught

Fulton Barrel Aged Porter

20180616:
The beer had a dark smell. It was medium-bodied. In the third sip, I got a hint of the beer's strength. The flavor changes subtly as I drink it. Unfortunately, I think the taste is about average. So maybe I would rate it 4 of 5 stars. 8:48 PM CT

beer - Fulton Barrel Aged Porter - full

The last sips of the beer were warmer and thinner than the first few sips. Overall, I would rate it 3.8 out of 5 stars, because the experience waned. 9:07 PM CT

[Part of Beer at Fulton Brewing Taproom]
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Fulton Barrel Aged Porter

beer - Fulton Barrel Aged Porter - full

Relevant Links:
Fulton Barrel Aged Porter (RateBeer.com)

Friday, June 15, 2018

Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale

20180615:
This beer was mildly carbonated and had some sweetness. 5:03 PM PT

beer bottle, front label - Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale
Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale - bottle front

It tasted okay. 6:18 PM PT

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Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale

beer bottle, right side of label with description - Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale - A medium bodied, smooth, dark ale. Robustly malted with lots of Vienna malt. Flavors of caramel, toffee, & coco in the finish. This Munich inspired ale will slap you silly with malt flavor and aroma. You may call it what you wish, but call on it you will.
Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale - bottle side

Relevant Links:
Bitteschlappe Brown Ale (Excelsior Website)
Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale (RateBeer.com)
Bitteschlappe | Excelsior Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
BITTESCHLAPPE
Brown Ale

Our traditional Munich-style brown ale features a medium body, with brisk carbonation and a malty sweetness that carries the beer to a soft finish.

- Medium-bodied, smooth, dark ale
- Flavors of caramel, toffee, and cocoa in the finish
- Robustly malted with lots of Vienna malt, lightly hopped with German hops
- Very easy drinking—brown is a color, not a flavor

Suggested pairings:
Hearty foods: Roast pork, smoked sausage, grilled salmon
Cheese: Aged Gouda, crumbly Cheshire
Dessert: Almond or maple-walnut cake, pear fritters, cashew brittle

Alcohol By Volume: 6.5% [0-2][X X 0 X X X X][18-20]
Bitterness Level: 25 IBU [0-17][X 0 X X X X X][108-125]
Original Gravity: 16 [0-3][X X X X 0 X X][24-27]

Fulton Lonely Blonde

20180615:
This beer is okay. It's a regular tasting blonde - possibly less than average. It doesn't taste special. 4:18 PM PT


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Fulton Lonely Blonde

Relevant Links:
Lonely Blonde (Fulton Website)
Fulton The Lonely Blonde (RateBeer.com)
Lonely Blonde | Fulton Beer (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
LONELY BLONDE
AMERICAN BLONDE ALE

ABV: 4.8%
IBU: 29
SRM: 5.0
PLATO: 11.8
COLOR: (lightest) X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (darkest)

PICK UP A LONELY BLONDE.

The Lonely Blonde wears a delicate fragrance of German noble hops, and slips a touch of white wheat between American pale and crystal malts for a smooth, sensuous body, fair complexion, and a pleasantly lacy white head. Crisp carbonation slinks the Lonely Blonde quickly away, and you’re left with nothing but a slight lingering sweetness as you contemplate how The Lonely Blonde can be so beautiful on so many levels.

Year Round available in Bottles, Cans, Draught

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Odell Cutthroat Porter

20180614:
This was my second beer from The Silver Bullet Sports Bar.

I started drinking this beer while eating my pulled pork sandwich and so the taste of it was skewed, but good. 8:27 PM PT

Odell Cutthroat Porter - front of the bottle

Actually, it isn't that special. Unfortunately, it did follow the ever delicious New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA.

Towards the end of the beer, I found it had a slightly bitter taste. 8:44 PM PT

Overall, it was not bad, but overshadowed by the previous beer. 8:50 PM PT

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Odell Cutthroat Porter

Odell Cutthroat Porter - right side of the bottle

Relevant Links:
Cutthroat Porter (Odell Website)
Odell Cutthroat Porter (RateBeer.com)
Cutthroat | Odell Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
CUTTHROAT PORTER

IBU: 36
PORTER
ABV: 5.0%
YEAR ROUND

BRITISH ROASTED BARLEY AND GOLDINGS

Not quite a stout but definitely no lightweight, Cutthroat is smooth, robust and inspired by classic London porters. We use dark roasted malts to create a deep, rich color and flavor that hint at chocolate and coffee. And while we love and respect the London porter, we made sure to give it a little Colorado twist by naming it after our state fish.

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA

20180614:
While at the airport I went to The Silver Bullet Sports Bar and I started off with a taster of this beer. Satisfied with the taster, I went ahead and got a pint of it.

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA - full glass

It had a sweet smell. The strength of the beer was approximately medium and it had an orange flavor. As the bartender said, the beer is a little sweet. After my third or fourth sip, I considered this beer to be one of the best IPAs I've ever had. It reminded me of the sweet shandies which I have previously tried, except more hoppy with just enough sweetness. 7:54 PM PT

When my food arrived, I decided to finish the beer first, otherwise the flavor of the food would have potentially ruined the flavor of the beer. In any case, the beer was a perfect balance between hoppy and sweet. It had so much flavor, yet every ounce of it was enjoyable.

On a related note, there was no discernible bitterness. 8:09 PM PT

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA - half glass

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New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA

Relevant Links:
Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA (New Belgium Website)
New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA (RateBeer.com)
Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA | New Belgium Brewing (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
VOODOO RANGER JUICY HAZE
IPA

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA - empty glass, lacing

TASTING NOTES
Visual: Deep pale orange with an opaque haze.
Aroma: Very strong hop aroma of citrus (lemon, some orange, lime and grapefruit) and tropical (guava and pineapple), with light grassy and caramel-like malt aroma.
Flavor: A little sweet initially, becoming smoothly bitter.
Mouthfeel/Body: Clean finish. Medium body.

BEER FACTS
ABV: 7.5%
IBU: 42
Yeast: American Hefeweizen
Calories: 230
Hops: Citra, Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe, Nugget
Malts: Pale, Wheat, C-80, Oats

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Calicraft Buzzerkeley

20180612:
This beer had sediments in it. It had an apple smell. It had a strange taste. I wondered if it was the carrot juice I had drank earlier.

glass of Calicraft Buzzerkeley with Bottle and Bottlecap

It had a bitter aftertaste. I didn't enjoy the taste; it might have been a wheat taste. 8:44 PM PT

I dumped what remained of the beer at 12:53 AM. I estimate having dumped a total of half the bottle (approximately 12 ounces). I just didn't enjoy it.

On a different note, the recommend glass for the drink is a flute. 20180613 12:58 AM PT

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Calicraft Buzzerkeley

Calicraft Buzzerkeley - Bottle

Relevant Links:
Limited Beer Page (Calicraft Website)
Calicraft Buzzerkeley (RateBeer.com)
Buzzerkeley | Calicraft Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
Buzzerkeley
Draft, 6pk bottle, and 750ml

7.7% ABV, 7 IBUs

Calicraft Buzzerkeley - Top of Bottle

STYLE: Sparkling Ale

YEAST: House Champagne Yeast

Buzzerkeley blurs the line between beer and wine. In the free spirit of Berkeley, it's a whole new category we call Sparkling Ale. Champagne yeast and California star thistle honey create an ale that's subtly tart and dry with hints of plum and spice. It's our limit-pushing tribute to the cover beer-crafting that began in Blaine's UC Berkeley dorm room and nearly got him kicked out.

DRINK UP: at celebrations or just for the heck of it.

PAIR WITH: tapas, dessert. intellectual conversation.

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Melvin Scenario

20180606:
The beer has a subtle smell. There's a subtle scent of alcohol.

The head was deliciously creamy. I love the taste of it.

Melvin Scenario - glass full

Unfortunately, the sour taste of the two (sour) beers (Grimm Amarillo Pop! and Phantom Carriage Broadacres) I had consumed prior to this beer affected the taste. I attempted to wash the sour flavor out.

This beer had a lingering bitterness. 1:52 PM PT

I later noted that the beer was medium-bodied; the menu description also indicates the beer has a medium body.

Speaking of the menu description, the beer is written to have a "taste of chocolate" and a "hint of roasted licorice." However, I did not detect either.

Melvin Scenario - glass half full

Overall, this beer was good despite not differentiating itself apart in any particular way. Of course, the quality and taste of a beer is sometimes obscured by being the third beer of the night.

As it stands, I decided to rate it 4.1 out of 5 stars. 2:17 PM PT

[Part of Beer at Big Rec Tap Room]
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Melvin Scenario

Melvin Scenario - glass empty and lacing

Relevant Links:
Melvin Scenario (RateBeer.com)
Scenario | Melvin Brewing / Thai Me Up (BeerAdvocate.com)

Phantom Carriage Broadacres

20180606:
Today at Big Rec, I meant to order the Phantom Carriage Cognac Curse and instead I ordered the Phantom Carriage Orange Vanilla Creamsicle Broadacres.*

Anyways, it had a strange smell.

Phantom Carriage Broadacres - full glass

The taste was dominantly orange with a sour taste.

Upon looking at the description, the sour taste made sense, because it's a sour / Berliner Weisse.

On a related note, my previous beer, the Grimm Amarillo Pop!, was also a Berliner Weisse. However, this beer has a stronger sour taste than the previous. In fact, it's much strong and borders on being too strong. I wouldn't always like it this sour.

Phantom Carriage Broadacres - half full glass

Overall, I would rate it 3.9 out of 5.

*From what I can tell, it's a variation of Phantom Carriage Broadacres and I decided to list the variation under Phantom Carriage Broadacres.

[Part of Beer at Big Rec Tap Room]
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Phantom Carriage Broadacres

Phantom Carriage Broadacres - empty glass and lacing

Relevant Links:

Phantom Carriage Broadacres (RateBeer.com)
Broadacres | Phantom Carriage (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
BROADACRES
Wild Berliner

brettanomyces/lactobacillus fermented Berliner weisse
Bright acidity highlights notes of lemon

FG: 1.007; ABV: 3.7%

Alvarado Street Kettle Cooler

20180606:
I tried this beer and it did in fact taste like Cactus Cooler, but I didn't want to drink a full glass of it and so I chose another beer.

I meant to choose the Phantom Carriage Cognac Curse, instead I chose the Phantom Carriage Orange Vanilla Creamsicle Broadacres. 1:36 PM PT

[Part of Beer at Big Rec Tap Room]
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Alvarado Street Kettle Cooler

Relevant Links:
Kettle Sour Beer Page (Alvarado Street Website)
Alvarado Street Kettle Cooler (RateBeer.com)
Kettle Cooler | Alvarado Street Brewery (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
Kettle Cooler
Kettle Sour Ale

Inspired by Cactus Cooler soda, we've added heaps of mandarin orange, pineapple puree and vanilla beans to our base kettle sour ale. Tart, fruity, and refreshing!

ABV: 5%
Bitterness Level: Low

Malt: American 2-Row, Flaked Oats

Grimm Amarillo Pop!

20180606:
I ordered the nine-ounce pour. The beer had a sour smell. It has a mild sour taste.

It was enjoyable, but it was not the best sour I've ever had.

Grimm Amarillo Pop! - full 9 oz pour (the flash and angle alters the color)

In any case, the nine ounces went by fast.

The last sip had the same sour taste as the first sip.

I liked the sourness taste that lingers.

Overall, I rate the beer 4 out of 5 stars. 1:21 PM PT

Grimm Amarillo Pop! - halfway done

[Part of Beer at Big Rec Tap Room]
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Grimm Amarillo Pop!

Relevant Links:
Grimm Amarillo Pop! (RateBeer.com)
Amarillo Pop! | Grimm Artisanal Ales (BeerAdvocate.com)

Commercial Description:
Dessert Berliner brewed with Amarillo, vanilla, and milk sugar.

Grimm Amarillo Pop! - empty

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Red Branch Hard Black Cherry Cider

~I'm not a beer. I'm a cider.~

20180605:
The cider had a strong black cherry smell. The taste was strange. I guess it reminded me of medicine. It tasted disgusting. Well, I suppose it tasted okay.

Red Branch Hard Black Cherry Cider - bottle, bottle cap, glass of

After I drank what I initially poured (approximately 12 ounces), I poured the rest into the glass (approximately 4 ounces) and mixed it with orange juice. 8:55 PM PT

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Red Branch Hard Black Cherry Cider

Red Branch Hard Black Cherry Cider - mixed with orange juice

Relevant Links:
Sparkling Black Cherry (Red Branch Website)
Red Branch Hard Black Cherry Cider (RateBeer.com)

Website Information:
SPARKLING BLACK CHERRY
by Mike Faul on 05 Nov, 2013

The original killer cherry!

Our most popular cider, our Black Cherry is the perfect balance between sweet and tart and delicious. When we made the first batch we didn’t know what to think – now we can’t make enough of the stuff. Be a hero, bring this to the next party you attend. Trust us!

Style: Cherry Cyser (Apple and Honey Cider with Cherry Juice)
ABV: 6.9%
Available in 500ml bottles, 5 gal pub kegs.

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Ayinger Bräuweisse

20180602: (AM Hours)
This beer had a wheat smell. There was strong carbonation on the tongue. It had a spicy flavor to it. It was good, but definitely not my preferred flavor of beer.

Ayinger Brauweisse - bottle, glass, bottle cap (20180602 Morning)

I only drank half of it. I put the rest of the bottle in the fridge. 2:07 AM PT

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20180602: (Afternoon)
I had the rest of the beer today. It had less carbonation. It had a softer, more enjoyable taste. 3:59 PM PT

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Ayinger Bräuweisse

Ayinger Brauweisse - back of bottle (20180602 Morning)

Relevant Links:
Ayinger Brauweisse (Merchant duVin Website)
Ayinger Bräuweisse (RateBeer.com)
Ayinger Bräu Weisse | Privatbrauerei Franz Inselkammer KG / Brauerei Aying (BeerAdvocate.com)

Website Information:
Ayinger Brauweisse

The classic Bavarian unfiltered wheat beer - golden, fruity, and thirst-quenching.

Ayinger Brauweisse - bottle, rest of beer (20180602 Afternoon)

The History of Brauweisse
Wheat beer has always been known as an elixir or tonic, especially if the brewer's yeast was left in the bottled beer. A very popular beer style, in Germany and around the world.

Taste
Pale color, hazy; with a huge rocky head. Inviting and perhaps a bit tart in palate, this is "brut" beer with a delicious, smooth body from a grist bill of about 60% wheat. Flavor and aroma show the characteristic Ayinger elegance and perfect balance. Finishes with a subtle spicy, fruity note from a traditional Bavarian weissebier yeast strain - some tasters find they are reminded of cloves or ripe banana.

Serving Suggestion
Weiss-wurst (veal sausage), pretzels, Dusseldorf mustard, mettwurst, vegetable pâté, crab Louis, sand dabs, fried smelts, Sunday brunch. Serve in tall vase-shaped weisse glass; a thin slice of lemon as garnish is a personal choice. Glass should accommodate 17-ounces.

Accolades
[...]

Product Sizes and Quantities
16.9-ounce (500 ml) bottles / 20 per case
11.2-ounce (330 ml) bottles / 24 per case (cases of six 4-packs)
50-liter kegs

Stats
ABV: 5.1% - OG: 1.047 - IBU: 13
Ingredients: Water, wheat malt, barley malt, hops, yeast.

Nutritional info: Serving Size - 12 oz. (355 ml). Calories: 185; Total Fat 0 g (0% Daily Value); Sodium 0 mg; Total Carbohydrates 13.5 g (4% DV); Sugars 0 g; Protein 1.4 g (3% DV). (Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet.)