Cellared 2013.10.20 750ml
Drank 2015.03.22
Nice Quad flavors. Deep and rich. Thin mouthfeel. A bit thinner than I think is optimal for a quad. But the flavor is rich.
Archives: March 2015
Pipeworks Orange Truffle Abduction
Cellared 2013.10.20 22oz
Drank 2015.03.17
Lots of orange on the nose. Not much or none on the tongue. Great mouthfeel. Bitter. Great overall stout base. Could be roastier. Nothing like Passion Abduction. It is good to great but not standout.
I’m glad this wasn’t oxidized as I’ve heard early Pipeworks bottles don’t really hold up well.
Victory Storm King
Cellared 2013.10.20 12oz
Drank 2015.03.14
Very smooth. Very bitter. Not hoppy. The bitterness probably comes from all those faded hops. Not very roasty. I enjoyed it but I am not sure it is worth the 1.5 year wait. It was also very alcoholic. More perceived alcohol than I remember it fresh.
I doubt I will get much more Storm King since Victory moved from 6 packs to 4 packs. I hear the case price is the same as before but the 4 pack price is much higher so I will take a pass and stock up on Bell’s and Founders instead. Year round Imperial Stouts are important but not at this price point.
Southern Tier Warlock
Cellared 2013.10.20 22oz
Drank 2015.03.06
This was bad. I really disliked the what I assume is pumpkin flavor. The beer was also too thin. It was perhaps not an ideal cellar candidate at 8.6% ABV. I got through most of it. Then I drained poured it. I could have finished it. I rather disliked it but I could have gotten through it. But there is no incentive to. No more pumpkin beers.
Oskar Blues Ten FIDY
Cellared 2013.11.17 12oz
Drank 2015.03.02
I’ve had one and a half 4 pack of this in the past. I recall being a but disappointed due to the reputation this beer enjoys. I found it a bit lacking.
With over a year on it, I am liking it more than I recall. The mouthfeel is still great. It is sweet and roasty and bitter. More bitter than I remember it being. It is very good. But it isn’t distinctive nor does it stand out. With a year on it, I think it is like a fresh Expedition. This beer is rather costly at about 16 for a 4 pack. I don’t expect to get this again. I would much rather have the good stuff from Michigan. And much of that is due to price.