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The imperial stout that never dies . . .
Modern Times Oracle of the Bottle Barrel-Aged Cab Franc Sour (Picked up at the brewery in Point Loma). A 4 of 4. Very clearly a lot of wine-like things going on here with lots of cab franc must -- this has a relatively high acidic feel to it and lots of tartness to go around. That said, the acid isn’t crazy high, and if you enjoy things in this genre, it delivers a lot to love underneath it, including lots of oak, vanilla, and dark fruit notes. Quite easy-drinking despite the acidity and complexity -- this very much feels like a mix of wine/beer, not one with influences of the other.
Russian?
No, takin' my time.
Even a whiskey barrel can't end him . . .
Wicked Weed’s Southern Ambrosia (Picked up at King of Prussia Beer Outlet). A 4 of 4. Lots of complexity on this -- a clear pepper presence in the nose from the Serrano, although not hot at all in the body. Some nice berry sweetness, dark sugar and candy-like up front, but has some nice tannins and spice to cut it. Finishes quite cleanly despite all the complexity in the body. Nice.
Founders Frootwood (Picked up at Bev-Mo). A 3 of 4. Has the expected cherry notes up front and quite a bit of woody qualities, too. Drinks with quite a bit of tannic presence in the body and some deep, nice fruit notes. There’s a little bit of a maple syrup sweetness in the finish that is a bit off-putting, especially next to some of the spicier, woody qualities. Complex and interesting, but not my favorite.
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