Founders KBS

After missing out on this beer at the store and several local tap houses I caught it at the oldest beer bar in town.  It was well worth tracking down and making the trip just for a glass.  Very dark, served in a large tulip glass the aromas shifted from a hint of bourbon to chocolate.  A smooth full body mouthfull.  There where so many flavors coming accross that it took a long time to get through them all.  It reminded me of the scene from Charlie and the Chocolate factory where the girl takes the gum and new flavors come to her as she chews.  This beer was like that, every sip brought a new flavor and insight.  When this gets bottled again I won't be missing out.  It is well worth hunting for. 

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Stone 16th Anniversary IPA

Weighing in at 10abv, this is a strong beer. Wicked good though!  A nice malt and citrus scent, a thick off white head. Great grapefruit flavors for a lingering after taste, not overly sweet as some higher alcohol brews are, well balanced.  If you can grab some then do so!!!

Long Trail Imperial Pumpkin

Weighing in at an 8ABV this is a strong beer. Suitable for a nice cool evening next to the firepit. Not overly pumpkin pie in flavor. The spices and pumpkin are hinted at with a nutty flavor that rolls around in the mouth. Not as sweet as Shipyards Smashed Pumpkin.  More balanced. 

Stone 10th Anniversary IPA

This was my choice for IPA day. A wicked awesome choice it was. It had a rich brown /amber hue, a malty yet citrus scent. And the flavors!  Starting with a rich maltiness,  followed by a citrus hoppy with just a twinge of bitter.  At 10.2 ABV, a full beer!

Slumbrew Tripel Trekker

Orange/golden in hue, quick head that settles down. Not too funky, nice malty body. A fairly "standard" Belgian triple.  Nothing off or weird, just good.

Collaboration 1, Maine Beer Company / Lawson's Finest Liquids

A hoppy aroma,  think dark head. Dark to look at like a Porter.
Lighter to me in body than some porters. Not much for hops, though made with some rye it isn't present in the palate.  It is tasty but I would have rather had it on a chill fall night. The muggy summer doesn't help it.

Three Heads Loopy

An oatmeal red ale, not as creamy as an oatmeal stout but very full bodied.  Thin head, the hops stood out to me which I found odd in a red ale. It was very good with only a bit of hop bitterness in the finish.