What's In The Box? Craft Beer Variety Unboxing

Saturday afternoon, what to do? Well, what do you think? It’s time for a beer run and this time, I decided to go blind on what may be in the box. GreatBrewers.com has created variety craft beer boxes to showcase craft beers. Nowhere on the outside does the box tell you what’s inside, so I am truly playing what’s in the box. This should be interesting, check out my video here to see what I find.

Rivertown Ville De Rivere Geuze 6.2% ABV - Come Again?

Some days, I just think Cincinnati should be “Brewnati,” because we have so many different beer things happening that one cannot even keep up anymore. So here is the Ville De Rivere Geuze from our own Rivertown Brewery and Barrel House, 6.2% ABV and 8 IBU make up this 3 malt and 1 hop sour Geuze. Now if you are not familiar with the Geuze style, it is a type of Lambic that is done by blending a 1 year old Lambic with and a 2 to 3 year old Lambic, but with this brew it was a one and a three that was used and then allowed to mature in the bottle, but this was after it was already aged in oak wine barrels.

So knowing all of this, why would I not try this beer? Oak, like, wine barrels, like, Belgian style, like, sours, like…all I needed was a glass and then this review was off and going. Now, you can see the video to gather my thoughts on the beer, but the beer is definitely a pretty one from the pour and the aroma is on point for sure. But the taste did hit with more tart than I expected, which for me made it more like a tart bomb which was neither good nor bad but depending on your sour level and how much you like to pucker, it could be something to consider before trying this one. But as far as being a sour beer and of the Geuze style there was no mistaking that, it delivered, but I also think it over delivered on the tartness that was received which led to my Untappd score on this one being 3 out of 5.

Arrogant Lukcy Basartd Ale - Three Come Together As One

Arrogant Bastard Ale, Double Bastard Ale and Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale, three good quality ales that alone stand as decent beers. But what happens when you take some from each and put them together in one brew? Well my friends, at that point you are a Lucky Bastard or a Lukcy Basartd as described by Arrogant Brewing.

This Special Release Ale features a dry-hopped blend of the aforementioned beers and was first released in 2010 in celebration of the 13th anniversary of Arrogant Bastard Ale. At 8.5% ABV, this beer is not one to probably be taken lightly although I didn’t have too much trouble in finishing this 22 ounce gem. It drinks more like a light Barleywine and is one to easily slide into for an easy comfortable feel. If you find it then I think that it’s definitely worth checking it out, and watch my video here to see my additional thoughts. My Untappd score on this one: 4 out of 5.

Moerlein Thousand Weiss 10% ABV - Go Ahead And Berry Me

An Imperial Hefeweizen coming in at a 10% ABV, the Thousand Weiss from Christian Moerlein is one berry filled tart treat that can definitely sneak up on you. You can drink it fresh or as mentioned by the brewer, you can also age it to smooth out the flavor more over time. The beer has the characteristics to be expected, but the tartness is a nice extra addition for sure. Check out my video review here to gather my thoughts on this one. As for my Untappd score, for me this one was 3.5 out of 5.

Four+ Mission St. Gose - 4% ABV - Trader Joe's Beer

One of the stores that I like to check out for beers is Trader Joe’s and although their selection is small, they often get some good beers into their stores. But they also run their own branded exclusive line of beers which are the Mission St. series. In conjunction with breweries they have beers created under this brand, and this is a look at their Mission St. Gose.

This beer is done with Four+ Brewing and carries an ABV of 4%. The thing with the series is that they are very value priced as their house beer. So a beer like this which is a 22 ounce bottle costs only $2.99, and provides different styles for experimenting at a relatively low cost. Some of these beers end up tasting pretty good, but there are also some that do not. I found this Gose to actually be one that ended up being better than expected and worth the value. Check out my video to see my thought but as far as my Untappd score, this one gained from me 3 out of 5.

Talking Everyday Beers And Other Beer News

Is there a beer that you consider an everyday beer? One that you can just sit and enjoy over and over again without it losing any appeal? Well, we decided to discuss this and provide some opinions. Oh yeah, and we decided to also share some other items on what's been taking place around the beer world.

Tonight's Channel Hosts:

Rod J BeerVentures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasJ2pPa0BPeGUKuf8PwxSQ

Tonya Makowski: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBgtSHN_ULbZO8792eU9RxQ

Jean H Pierre: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tRXrqZzhiGsuMuEyx1Y-w

EricALionsFan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ucenf13Dhrhw9OqpCJMBA

Holly's Happy Hour: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhxyxUtUr5x3Rgf7Ws3aKQ

Ronald Theriot: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrW2eoKdOlpFSlKHm98s8UQ

Leinenkugel Berry Weiss 4.7% ABV - Okay I'm Game

Berry, berry and more berry is what one can expect with the Berry Weiss from the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. Coming in at 4.7% ABV this beer provides a nice refreshing quality and has a subtleness of something like a flavored soda more than anything. After a few the sweetness can definitely catch up to a person, so I don’t see much with working through a six pack with this one. But as a way to break up a routine with something different, this does just that. Check out my video here to see my other thoughts on this one. My Untappd score on this one: 3 out of 5.

Mt. Carmel Oh My Darlin' Saisontine 7.1% ABV - Well Hello

The Oh My Darling Saisontine from Mt. Carmel Brewing Company is Saison Farmhouse ale that comes in at a little more than one would usually expect for this style of ale. The ABV on this ale is at 7.1% which is a little higher than expected and the IBU’s are at 26.5 which provide just enough of a hop kick in my opinion.

They talk about how they use a heavy dose of fruit for this beer and that does come through for sure, almost making alike an IPA in the aroma and taste, but then on the back end that familiar aroma of Saisons does emerge. The beer itself is one of their non-year round offerings and they note it as a Summer sipper, although I found it to be more suited for a late Summer feel myself or even a Fall offering.

You can see the review here to hear my more detailed thoughts on the beer, but overall I found it to be pleasing enough. It didn’t knock me back or really surprise me, but it handled itself fine enough that I would probably drink it again if need be. My Untappd score on this one: 3.25 out of 5.

#FABQ Response to Deans Beers Reviews - Nitch's Fault

Hey what's happening everybody, so I was recently tagged by Dean at Dean's Beer Reviews (Check Out His Channel) to discuss nine questions that are being posed to Beer Tubers after originating from Nitch at Tasting Nitch (Check Out Her Channel )! These are now starting to pop up it seems as my fellow beer reviewers have been contributing nicely. So this video is my response after being tagged by Dean, and I have tagged others as listed below. Check it out and make sure to check out all of the other beer reviewers!

Questions:

1) How did I get into beer and why beer?
2) What's my favorite beer?
3) If I could have one beer what would it be?
4) How can I drink so much and stay healthy?
5) Am I an alkie?
6) Do I brew?
7) What is my favorite ingredient?
8) What was my first beer?
9) Who in the beer world do I look up to?

Boozing With Goodwood Rum Barrel Oktoberfest 7% ABV

I must admit that I am a fan of barrel aging and when seeing that Goodwood Brewing had a beer that was rum barreled well I was pretty much sold on giving it a go. The Rum Barrel Oktoberfest from Goodwood is a Marzen that comes in at 7% ABV and the idea of having that rum flavor piqued my interest.

What I found with this one was what I hoped; the rum came out nicely in the aroma as well as the taste. And it came out of the glass very easily without any issue of being able to pick it up. Is it boozy in the taste, yeah it is but you kind of expect that with some of these barrel aged beer. And with me not usually being a big Oktoberfest fan, this was something of a difference maker for me.

Not only did the rum come out in the aroma and taste, but so did the oak. These characteristics were able to add to what is the usual aroma and taste of the Oktoberfest, and for me enhance it. I still got some of the basic lager characteristics but they were taken down a notch after being replaced by the added experience. I will say though that the texture did play a little thin and watery, especially on the initial taste but by the finish, it seemed to end with a little bit of pleasantness.

Overall, I found this beer to be decent enough but unlike most lagers, I would say to let it warm up a little bit first. Doing so seemed to enhance the flavor from when it is taken right from the fridge. In the end, My Untappd score: 3.5 Out of 5.

Beer Review: New Belgium Citradelic Exotic Lime Ale

Some days you just want a nice refreshing ale and on this day, the Citradelic Exotic Lime Ale from New Belgium got the call. Unlike its predecessor which is an IPA, this version was done as a Golden ale. Carrying a nice 5.2% ABV, this one was not one to worry about being too heavy and its 21 IBU let you know that the bitterness would be low as well. The thought of the use of Persian lime and ground coriander caught my interest due to me love of Belgian Ales, and the hint of cracked black pepper made it a little intriguing. I was looking forward to trying this one; check out my video to see how it compares.