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I also have to add, I got to try the first sneak peek of Darkness 2009... I did not care for 2008, basically figured Imperials were not for me. I enjoyed 2009.
Justin, I officially invite you out for Winter Fest (February) or next year's Autumn Beer Review. They are fucking unbelievable man. We had 60 craft breweries at ABR. It was just ridiculous. Throw in 3000 drunk party animals with good taste and wild spirits... If it had broken out into an all out orgy, it would not have surprised me.
Life sometimes is like a blowjob.
Had Cuvee 2 from the tap at Southern Tier on Saturday.
I brought home some Unearthly, Iniquity, Uber Sun, and a bottle of their Creme Brulee Stout. The stout will probably be sacrificed Wednesday.
Hate to say it bro, but I was not impressed with Unearthly. Way too much alcohol, not enough balance. This seems to be a market trend with the Doubles, but not many are getting it right. There are three that I know of that (IMO) have gotten it right. Bell's HopSlam, Surly 16 Grit, and Flying Dog Double Dog Ale. The last of those I'm drinking now.
Also, we had a chance to try Southern's Creme Brulee Stout at Autumn Beer Review. Again, too much alcohol. Here, they tried to balance it with the sweetness of a 'sort of' creme brulee flavor; everyone agreed it just didn't work. Oh well, their Pumpking Ale is unbeatable.
Well last night since I wasn't at the GABF, grrr....I met up with Chico and some friends at a local. Was really looking forward to having Sculpin on cask, but wouldn't you know it just my luck they ran out. So instead, this is what I had:
A Little Sumpin' Extra! - tap
Hottenroth Berliner Weisse - tap
Hell Export Lager - tap
Aloha Plenty - bottle
Gouden Carolus Carolus D'Or - Cuvée Van De Keizer - bottle
Went home feeling great but I am paying for it this morning :angry: :angry:
Uuugghh.. They had $1 Bush Lights at the Sportmans Club after shooting sporting clays. The 15th tasted as bad as the first. How the hell did I do that in college all those years? It would have been worth the extra $15 to be without the after taste and headache today.
Thinking you terds at the GABF makes it even that much worse. I can't wait for the beer goggled pics, Jonas!