New Belgium Hof Ten Dormaal - Beer Review #476

New Belgium Hof Ten Dormal is part of the Lips of Faith Series from the Fort Collins, Colorado brewer and is a collaboration beer with Brouwerij Hof Ten Dormal which is located in Belgium. This Golden Ale comes inwith a 7% ABV and 20 IBU, and blends together Mosaic hops along with Saaz hops. Other ingredients also include malted sunflower seeds, spelt and carrot herbs.

My Overall Summary: Floral, citrusy and a little spicy on the nose and taste, but it does have a refreshing quality although the carbonation is a little ramped.

Lil' B Evil Twin Brewing Co. - Beer Review #475

In this beer review I discuss Lil’ B from Evil Twin Brewing which is an Imperial Porter that comes in at 11.5% ABV and is brewed at Two Roads Brewing Company located in Connecticut. Dark in color and capped by a tan head, the Lil’ B is a complex beer that has nothing little about it. Watch the video and catch my thoughts on this beer.

This Week In Beer 1/26/17

A weekly look at what is taking place in the beer world...

This week's YouTube panelists include:

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

Krunch Kretchsmar:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Kx-smQcMpwIgmtj1YvKhw

Pourly Reviewed Beer:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3HPnxClgsod_9aWgcK0rA

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

ThomasMetal75:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGmtwbq2xiw6q4b9Pf3XZA

Beer Reviews * Evil Twin Soft DK *

Ha Ha, so here I am taking a look at the Soft DK or “Soft Dookie” from Evil Twin Brewing. You can decide on which you prefer for the name, but this Imperial Stout comes in at an ABV of 10.4%. Let’s get after it and see how it compares.

Commercial Description:

This stout looks like soft dookie and some will say it smells and tastes like it too. If you like a thick, creamy and utterly vanillalicious stout you’ll like this one. If you don’t, get yourself something else instead.

Style: Imperial Stout

Brewed: Two Roads Brewing Co, CT

ABV: 10.4

Beer Reviews * Adelbert's Flyin' Monks *

Well, I have reached the end of my current journey through the beers I have acquired from Adelbert’s Brewery located in Austin, Texas. Thank you again Sarah for the opportunity as I conclude with this look at their Flyin’ Monks. And what a way to end, this Belgian Quad comes in at 10.9% ABV and is conditioned with rum oak cubes from the Spirit of Texas Distillery. Oh yes, let’s see how this one compares for sure!!!

Commercial Description:

2016 Great American Beer Festival Bronze Medal in Belgian and French Style Quadrupel 

2015 Gold Medal from Artisan Awards

2015 International Craft Competition Awards Gold Medal

2014 Rockies/Southwest Regional Champion by United States Beer Tasting Championship (USBTC)

THE ALE: Conditioned on oak cubes used by Spirit of Texas Distillery to age their Pecan Street Rum, this ale has complex sweet oak, rum flavors with a warm alcoholic finish. Pair with dark chocolate desserts or bold cheeses.

THE STORY: The power of flight can be achieved through zen-like focus and concentration. This ale will not help.

Beer Reviews * Adelbert's Philosophizer *

As I near the end of my journey through the beers of
Adelbert’s Brewery, I now turn my attention to their Philosophizer. This Saison
or Farmhouse Ale comes in with an ABV of 7.8% and 36 IBU. I recently tried the
gin barrel version of this ale, so let’s see how the standard compares.

Commercial Description:

2013 Craft Beer Awards Gold Medal

Gold Medal Saison from Best of Craft Beer Awards

2014 Silver Medal from Best Little Brewfest in Texas

Bronze Medal from 2016 Commonwealth Cup

THE ALE:

This smooth ale tastes citrusy with yeasty notes and a hint of peppery spice. Its dry
finish and mild carbonation make it perfect for pairing with grilled chicken,
rich fish dishes, and cheeses like camembert and brie.

THE STORY:

Philosophizer was a common term used to describe Del. He often came up with the perfect
solution to a complex problem while drinking a beer and watching the sunset.
Don’t be surprised when you enter into deep philosophical debates after opening
a Philosophizer. Just pop one open, pour, sip, and ponder.