Flying Dog - Wild Dog Barrel Aged Imperial Porter

Consensus between Gary, Mandy and I was that it was pretty enjoyable.

Not as syrupy as the barrel aged stouts. Alcohol doesn't really burn all that much and the bourbon isn't overpowering.

Gary thought it had a slight buttery smell. Mandy thought it smelled a little yeasty.

The dog didn't have an opinion because she was at daycare.

Founders Centennial IPA

Its good, but not earth shattering for me. I guess I don't love centennial hops all that much. Fairly bitter aftertaste. Well balanced, yadda, yadda. Also makes my nose get really stuffed-up.

Dogfish Head World Wide Stout

Happy 100th Beer post on Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff (I think I counted correctly). Or at least posts tagged with "Beer". May have missed one or two in there. Meaning that maybe the Black Orchard or La Chouffe or some other random post was number 100.

Onto the beer.

Very, extremely boozy. Slight licorice and raisin taste. Not as thick as I thought it'd be.

Bonus Mandy Thoughts:
It looks like flat Coke. Smells like... I'm not really sure how to describe it. It smells like I won't like it. [Makes a terrible face]. Its too sweet. Tastes like a carbonated dessert wine, and not in a good way, obviously.

The Bruery Black Orchard

So according to Beer Advocate, they've stopped brewing this beer. Explains all the dust on the bottle I bought.

Bottle says its a black wheat ale. Faint chocolate and coffee smell. Slight taste of chocolate, mostly wheaty. Fairly bubbly. I guess its okay. Don't think I'd get it again (not that I'll have the chance).

La Chouffe

Light bodied belgian pale ale, no matter if the bottle says its dark. A little funk in the smell, but not really in the taste.

Slight spice taste, I guess from the coriander. Not bad, not great.

Bonus Mandy Thoughts:
Smells Belgian-y. Tastes Belgian-y. Would be a good beer for people who don't really like Belgian beers though.

Heavy Seas Loose Cannon

Bought in place of Two Hearted Ale. I actually brought a six pack of this for Jeff and I in the past year or so. I believe its the go-to brew in the Richardson household now.

A nice east coast style IPA. Not overly bitter. Pretty good.

Bonus in the picture is an appearance of Leah's hippo toy.

Southern Tier 2XIPA

Pretty hoppy. Not surprising. Has a similar hop profile to 60 Minute IPA. Not as malty as 60 Minute IPA though. I'd recommend it.

Bonus Mandy Thoughts:
Also nailed the 60 Minute IPA comparison. A++ for her identification. "It tastes like most other unoffensive IPAs. But not as cute as my puppy."

Sierra Nevada - Charlie, Fred & Ken's Bock

Another in the series of beers Elwood may be able to purchase.

Pretty good. Its not as malty as I thought it would be. Pretty bitter for the style.

Avery Samael

Much more drinkable as it warms up.

When cold, the alcohol is really overpowering. At closer to room temperature, its not that boozy. You can definitely smell and taste the oak that was used with this. Leagues better than the Heavy Seas Bourbon Barrel Aged Below Decks.

Once again, my biggest complaint is the price. Ridiculously pricey for a 12 oz bottle, even if its the alcoholic equivalent of 3 to 4 beers.

Heavy Seas - Below Decks (Bourbon Barrel)

This beer went on a tropical vacation.

I thought this was actually rather plain. Slight vanilla/woodiness from the aging. Not too sweet which I was worried about. It just doesn't stick out in my mind and I think the cabernet barrel aging of this was a lot better.

Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale

What the fuck, fall? Its only August. Next thing you know, Winter Ales will be available in September.

My first pumpkin ale of the season. Its actually pretty good. Not overly sweet. Nutmeg and some cinnamon are nicely balanced along with the pumpkin. I'd buy it again next year.