The Perfect Crime - Hollow Point

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Seems a little thin for a quad? There's something slightly off about this. Its very drinkable (for a 10% brew). Nothing spectacular. Do not feel compelled to purchase this. 

Stillwater - Lower Dens

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This is supposedly a colaboration brew inspired by a song by Lower Dens (a Baltimore band). I listened to the song. Shrug (I think I had similar feelings about the Pearl Jam beer).

The beer itself is nice. A hint of fruitiness. Really balanced, maybe a hint of wheat in there. Pricey for the size (I think it was $7). Glad I had it, probably won't buy it again.

Stone/Stillwater/Evil Twin - The Perfect Crime

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A smokey, fairly bitter saison. Nothing crazy. Nice enough. I wouldn't go out of my way to get it. 

DC Brau & Stillwater - Middle Name Danger

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From a growler. Very tasty. Slightly bitter. A little peppery. Mabye a little sweeter than I'd like but very enjoyable.

Stillwater - A Saison Darkly

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After being less than satisfied with Stillwater's other dark saison's (Existent & Autumnal)and Pepe Nero, I was pleasantly surprised by this. There's a nice roasted taste, with some hard to place flavors from whatever herbs were thrown in. Enjoyable.

Stillwater - Barrel Aged Series - Folklore Aged in Oak Red Wine Barrels

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Honestly? I don't really get much from the barrel aging. Maybe a slight hint of red wine. It still finishes dry. Mild sweetness with a lot of roasted malt. Unfortunately not worth the high price tag.

Stillwater - Bronze Age

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There was something in the grain/malt bill that I didn't really like. Sort of reminiscent of a bad lager. There is a fruit smell that I can't quite place, maybe a little like a hefeweizen. I'd pass.

Stillwater Artisanal Ales - As Follows

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Yet another saison from Stillwater. Bitterness and aroma from noble hops. A slight funk to it. It was fine.

Stillwater Artisanal Ales - Premium

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A bretted ale. Slightly bitter, with some lemon and pepper. Not bad for what it is.

Stillwater Artisanal Ales - Folklore/25 to One

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I really liked this when I first had it months ago, and was sad that it was a one off brew. I found two more bottles of it randomly during the summer that I snatched up without blinking. I drank one a few months ago and stored this one thinking it'd be the last I'd get to have. Luckily, Stillwater decided to brew this as a regular, but now rebranded as Folklore.

The 25 to One is probably about a year old at this point. Still really enjoyable. Lot of roasted malt flavor, only slightly bitter.

The Folklore...

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It's a lot more carbonated than the 25 to 1 was. Still delicious. I'm not sure there's a lot of difference between these, besides the carbonation levels. Finishes fairly dry for a dark ale or stout. I love it. The roasted malts and yeast balance out nicely. Glad its being brewed again.

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.

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.

DC Brau/Stillwater - NATAS

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A dry chocolatey finish. Enjoyable enough. I was hoping for something comparable to the 25 to One (Folklore) which I liked a lot more.

Stillwater Artisan Ales - Barrel Aged Cellar Door

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A slight tartness from the wine barrels. The sage is pretty prevalent (Mandy didn't like this). Sort of reminds me of Sofie (which I haven't had in a while), except with some sage in it. It's interesting and tasty, but definitely not worth the price I paid for it.

Stillwater/Mikkeller Two Gypsies - Our Side

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A slightly bitter saison. Its fine. Nothing spectacular.

Stillwater - Debutante

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My allergies were out of control so my nose was super stuffed up.

This was enjoyable though.

Stillwater Artisan Ales 25 to One

Brewed to celebrate Stillwater's first anniversary & Max's 25th.

This is freaking delicious. A lot of roasted malt flavor and its fairly bitter. Mandy thought it tasted pretty bitter & like coffee. The belgian yeast comes through nicely.

I'd buy another bottle if I saw it. I think this is my favorite by Stillwater so far.

Stillwater Artisan Ales Existent

Super disappointing.

Smells slightly nutty, almost like a Leffe Brune. The taste is dominated by an off/burnt taste. Tastes like I burned a bagel and then made a beer from it. There isn't much carbonation either which doesn't help. Would not buy again.

Stillwater Artisanal Ales Autumnal

Not too shabby. Light but slightly sweet from the malt. The finish is fairly dry. I don't think I'd buy it again.

Bonus Mandy Thoughts:
I'd like to do something like chug the whole thing in front of you, but its really not that good. I'd rather the dog lick my face.