Well.. you can now tell the first part of this post's title....
Pretty Things - Fluffy White Rabbits - an 8.5% ABV 50 IBU 'hoppy' Trippel. Gorgeous hazy golden pour, perfect fluffy head. Citrus notes in the aroma.. hints of spice and some grassy hops. Just a bit yeasty with noticeable alcohol on the nose. Very crisp taste, much lighter than you'd expect an 8.5% beer to be.. an immediate alcohol burn greets you - these fluffy rabbits mean business! Bright citrus notes, very light sweet, malts..sorta bready. A spicy rye-esque hop profile is present on the finish. Smooth finish with a lingering sweetness that fades into a dry bite with a slight burn. A unique take on a Trippel that combines the style with a sort of Belgian IPA. Very bright, just enough hop and burn to remind you of its strength. The floral and grassy hops add a very nice touch, but a bit light in body for the amount of flavor and burn this packs.
oooooooohhh!! Now you get it! Jack's Abbey - Smoke & Dagger! (plus I'm watching the season premier of The Walking Dead.. so yeah, daggers are awesome!) 5.8% and 25 IBUs - a blend of a black lager and smoked porter... rich dark brown, almost black pour and amazing off-white/mocha head. Faint chocolate and roasted malt notes.. some bitter coffee and smoke already come through. Amazingly light for such a dark beer! This is one hella smooth beer.. dark chocolate and roasted malts give way to a perfect balance of smoke and roast. The smoke in this is amazing.. tingles the tounge, burns the throat like a nice cigar.. Underlying notes are some vanilla, burnt coffee and a rye spice. Roasty and dry finish with just a bit of sweetness.. this is uhhhmazing!
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