For these tastings, I'll simply note something quick about each beer.. deal with it
(note - this photo is missing one of the beers we had that night.. guess we got too drunk to add it!)
Tree House Brewing - That's What She Said
a 5.4% Sweet Stout. Slightly less body than a typical low ABV Stout, but great roast and some nice milk chocolates
New Belgium - La Folie (2013)
a 6.0% Flanders Oud Bruin. Sweet & sour in all it's glory.. there's great cherry and oak flavors without being overly tart. Sweet malts but a touch dry.. complex yet balanced. wow
16 Mile Brewing - Responders Ale
a 4.0% "American Blonde" where a portion of the proceeds go to a national fund for first responders who pass in the line of duty. Very light, almost no hint of the 'blonde'.. closest thing to a craft light beer (excluding Sam Light..)
Funkwerks - Tropic King
a 7.5% "Imperial" Saison. Brewed with NZ hops.. this has awesome tropical fruit notes with a fairly high amount of effervescence and just a hint of barnyard funk.. like a champagne Tripel
Tree House - Old Man
a 5.4% ESB. incredible.. never had an ESB that really impressed me, but this one is great. perfect amount of malt and bitterness without any fruity or piney hops.. I can imagine drinking this in the heyday of the British Empire
The Lone Pint - Yellow Rose
a 6.8% ABV 62 IBU single-hop IPA (Mosaic). To me, the standout of the night.. got a 750 growler as an extra.. just so perfectly smooth, hoppy, balanced, bright.. there's touches of floral and berry to the hop profile as well.. honestly, I'd take this over Heady any day, and that's a strong statement
Night Shift - Somer Weisse
a 5.2% 'Berliner Weisse' brewed with lemongrass and ginger.. already reviewed before, but wow. so citrusy, so tart, so much ginger zing to this.. yet it remains refreshing and bright. IMO, the best beer they put out
I look forward to many many more tastings with these crazy people! they know who they are. Everyone has different tastes, different beers they are able to obtain.. People, if you don't participate in even just 1 or 2 beer tastings a year.. you're severely missing out on the beer world!!!
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