Beer and BS Saturday Night Surprise 2/4/17

We just decided to get together and talk beer the night before the Super Bowl. No set criteria was used and we just flowed from topic to topic aimlessly...

* Caution: Explicit Language *

Panelists Included:

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

Beer Whisperer:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClznYnacQibDszq8nI326UQ

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

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

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

Jon Sherron:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG86_wim15BN6rakOleUaQ

Kent Beer Reviews:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwb7pqYDq3z1EMuLSk2ELmQ

Beer 30:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLyiiwfckoZyCDLrGAK43g

This Week In Beer 2/2/17 The XXXL Episode

A weekly recap of beer news...and maybe a few other things! This week on 2/2/17 the panel included:

* Caution: Explicit Language *

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

Beer Whisperer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClznYnacQibDszq8nI326UQ

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

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

Albino Rhino: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb5IBwS_Df_KZqHzy0U98vQ

Beer 30: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLyiiwfckoZyCDLrGAK43g

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

Lagunitas Brewing TuberFest - Beer Review #480

It’s rare that I am taken back by Marzen beers, but the TuberFest from Lagunitas Brewing is one that did such a thing for me. This sweetened version of their take on the Marzen style provided a nice surprise for me. It comes in at 7.5% ABV which provides a nice kick, but it’s not one that I would do many of at a time but one or two definitely is nice for breaking away to enjoy this style. At 45 IBU, the balance of the hops and malts do work well in my opinion, and check out the video here to see my other thoughts on this one that is part of their OneHitter Series.

Footnote: The OneHitter Series are actually one offs so this one is most likely no longer available, but if you see these series then grab it while you can.

Long Trail Brewing Harvest Barn Ale - Beer Review #479

Hailing from the state of Vermont is Long Trail Brewing and I had recently picked up one of their beers, the Harvest Barn Ale which you see here. This is an American Brown Ale that comes in a low ABV of 4.4% and an IBU of 18. What I found can be seen in the video but overall, the beer provides a terrific aroma and a great appearance. The texture does run a little thin and that can be expected, however, the flavor makes up enough to definitely cover that. And by the way, they also use maple syrup in the fermenting which works well for it.

Southern Tier Harvest Ale - Beer Review #478

This is my look at the Harvest Ale from Southern Tier Brewing, which happens to be a Late Summer – Early Autumn release each year. The beer itself is an English style Extra Special Bitter (ESB) and carries an ABV of 6.7%. This is a beer that gets better as it warms, in fact the preferred serving temperature is 45 to 50 degrees and it’s recommended to be served in a pint glass or a mug.

My thoughts on the beer can be found on the video review but overall, I found this beer to be rather pleasing in taste and flavor and to be good overall. It does resemble fall in the glass.

Rogue Ales Mocha Porter - Beer Review #477

The Mocha Porter from Rogue Ales is an American Porter that comes in with an ABV of 5.3% and IBU level of 54. The beer itself provides a nice complexity as Rogue used 12 ingredients for the recipe which includes 8 malts and 2 Hops along with their identifiable Pacman Yeast and Free Range Coastal Water.

My thoughts on this beer in more detail can be seen in the video review, but as far as an overall summary I will say that that beer delivers a good roasted taste along with a creamy texture that any mocha lover should enjoy.