Evolution - Lot #3 IPA

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Mandy picked up a six pack of this because the Two Hearted Ale was overpriced. Its a decent enough IPA. Blah blah blah. Slightly bitter, not overly sweet. Just misses the mark somehow and is not overly memorable.

Victory - Dark Intrigue

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The nose is full of vanilla and toasted wood.

It tastes pretty good. Still more bourbon presence. There is a weird hopiness to it, almost like the Sixpoint Diesel. Its fine, not the greatest barrel aged stout, but not terrible.

Sierra Nevada - 30th Anniversary Fritz and Ken's Ale

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Previously tried over a year ago. I found another bottle within the past few months and decided to give it another go.

Its still a nice beer. Really smooth drinking now. Lots of chocolate and roasted malt flavors but without any bitterness. Wish I had another bottle.

21st Amendment - Bitter American

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I think I like this less than the DC Brau. Both of them are very quaffable, but I like the public ale better. The hops and bittering on this are just a little off for me.

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Dogfish Head - Bitch's Brew

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Yet another brew that I've had but forgot to put up here.

This is a nice enjoyable brew. Really smooth. Really nice roasted malt flavors without a lot of bitterness.

Bell's Batch 10,000

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Hmm. Not sure why I didn't review this last year when I initially got the six pack.

This is fairly unremarkable. Pretty malt driven, with a slight bitter finish. Eh. I'll probably drink the other one I have left soon.

Victory - Storm King Stout

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The year in the closet was not favorable to this. It's really thin, with a burnt coffee aftertaste. It also smells a little weird.

Goose Island - 2011 Bourbon County Brand Stout

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I've had this a few times before (including a random keg that was at the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ fest two years ago), so I'm surprised I hadn't already had a post about it.

The alcohol is very prevalent. You can definitely tell its a barrel aged beer, with a ton of bourbon/vanilla in the smell and taste. Its pretty smooth, without a lot of coffee or other bitterness to it. Its definitely enjoyable.

Anchor - Our Special Ale 2010

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Still tastes slightly like a molasses cookie, except now with very mild spices. Enjoyable enough, but I don't think the year aging really did much for the beer.

DC Brau - Public Ale

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Ah. Finally got a six pack.

Still tasty. A nicely balanced pale ale. I think I got the six pack for $10. Its good, but I wouldn't pay any more for it. Its a good option at the bar for $5 or $6 though (comparatively).

Staffe Hendrik Tripel

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On tap at Brasserie Beck

Allagash - Odyssey

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Oooh. I like it. It finishes fairly dry. Reminds me a little of the 2010 Fluxus. I'd definitely buy a bottle. Very interesting.

DC Brau - Thyme After Thyme

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I actually didn't think the Thyme was that strong in this. It was... interesting though.

Stillwater Aritisan Ales - Debauched

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Brewed with whole juniper bushes, farmhouse ale yeast (brettanomyces) and a touch of smoke. Like a Viking Saison, yeah. - per the brewer's website

I have no idea what a whole juniper bush tastes like, but this beer tastes like a slightly bretted/funky and lemony saison. Pretty good.

Stillwater Artisanal Ales - Debutante

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Pretty sweet and malty with some floral notes. Not bad. I think I like it better than many of the dark saisons by Stillwater.

Best part is the awesome bottle art.

Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Grand Cru

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I liked this so much when it came out last year that I went out and stashed another in my closet. It's still fairly tasty, but not as mind blowing as I remember. At this point it tastes like an aged Bigfoot. It finishes really dry. Nice, but I wish I had just drank it last year.

Stillwater Artisanal Ales - Of Love & Regret

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Very fizzy. Slightly sweet, the herbs/botanicals are pretty assertive. Nothing I can really place. It smells slightly of sage, but doesn't really taste like it. It was enjoyable enough, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again.

Lagunitas - Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale

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This was a really delicious IPA. Super citrusy (with a hint of cat pee). Malt definitely takes a back seat. I'd buy it again.

Ass Kisser - Double IPA

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This was fine. Pretty bitter. A lot more caramel malt than I was expecting. The hopslam I had yesterday was far superior.

Bruery - Cuir

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Shared over a Christmas dinner. It was enjoyable. I'd consider getting a bottle of the next anniversary release.

Mad Fox - The Funk (Cask)

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This was really delicious. A saison that was heavily hopped with citra. Smelled and tasted awesome.