News You Can Use: Illinois Craft Beer Week.
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And remember, "The difference between screwing around and science is writing it down." (Adam Savage)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food-illinois-craft-beer-week-picks-2018-story.html
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Friday, May 11, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Beer Of The Day: Short Fuse Bee-33
BOTD: Short Fuse Bee-33
Short Fuse Brewing Company (Schiller Park, IL)
( https://www.shortfusebrewing.com/ )
"Triple" IPA
11% ABV
Triple IPA? I have seen this label pop up more, recently. According to the BJCP* officially as a style...it doesn't exist./ A Double IPA"....Bigger than either an English or American IPA in both alcohol strength and overall hop level (bittering and finish). Less malty, lower body, less rich and a
greater overall hop intensity than an American Barleywine...."
So if by it's measurable and observable characteristics, why the "Triple" label? If double is 10%, wouldn't triple be 15? Shouldn't the hop nose and flavor be powerful enough to require a biohazard protocol?
Well, as in other Triple experiences, prepare for disappointment if your expectations are for a Lupulin Overdose leading to a Transformative Hop Experience.
That doesn't mean it's not a good beer.....
In this case, the team from Schiller Park has done a nice job on what is essentially a DIPA in a way that is unique and enjoyable.
Poured from a can into a 16 oz pint glass, the beer pours clear golden with an average white foamy head. The aroma is not particularly hoppy, and has some notes I can only ascribe to the honey component of the "malt" bill. The flavor is surprisingly light, slightly sweet, with a mildly bitter finish. Not currently listed on the Short Fuse web site, Beer Advocate says the ABV is 11%, which is either incorrect, or it hides its gravity quite well. There is no noticeable alcohol burn, and the body is light. Far from being the malt+hop bomb I expected, it is actually quite a nice thirst quenching beer with modest DIPA character. If you see it, pick up a four pack and tell me what you think. Perhaps "Lawnmower IPA" will be picked up as an official style by the BJCP.....
My Rating: 4 / 5
Untapp[d: 3.76 / 5
Prost!
*Beer Judging Certification Program, a body that trains tasters and tracks and documents "official" beer styles. Like the dictionary and new words, something that becomes common enough for long enough will eventually be adopted as "official" and its expected characteristics documented.
Short Fuse Brewing Company (Schiller Park, IL)
( https://www.shortfusebrewing.com/ )
"Triple" IPA
11% ABV
Triple IPA? I have seen this label pop up more, recently. According to the BJCP* officially as a style...it doesn't exist./ A Double IPA"....Bigger than either an English or American IPA in both alcohol strength and overall hop level (bittering and finish). Less malty, lower body, less rich and a
greater overall hop intensity than an American Barleywine...."
So if by it's measurable and observable characteristics, why the "Triple" label? If double is 10%, wouldn't triple be 15? Shouldn't the hop nose and flavor be powerful enough to require a biohazard protocol?
Well, as in other Triple experiences, prepare for disappointment if your expectations are for a Lupulin Overdose leading to a Transformative Hop Experience.
That doesn't mean it's not a good beer.....
In this case, the team from Schiller Park has done a nice job on what is essentially a DIPA in a way that is unique and enjoyable.
Poured from a can into a 16 oz pint glass, the beer pours clear golden with an average white foamy head. The aroma is not particularly hoppy, and has some notes I can only ascribe to the honey component of the "malt" bill. The flavor is surprisingly light, slightly sweet, with a mildly bitter finish. Not currently listed on the Short Fuse web site, Beer Advocate says the ABV is 11%, which is either incorrect, or it hides its gravity quite well. There is no noticeable alcohol burn, and the body is light. Far from being the malt+hop bomb I expected, it is actually quite a nice thirst quenching beer with modest DIPA character. If you see it, pick up a four pack and tell me what you think. Perhaps "Lawnmower IPA" will be picked up as an official style by the BJCP.....
My Rating: 4 / 5
Untapp[d: 3.76 / 5
Prost!
*Beer Judging Certification Program, a body that trains tasters and tracks and documents "official" beer styles. Like the dictionary and new words, something that becomes common enough for long enough will eventually be adopted as "official" and its expected characteristics documented.
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Beer Of The Day: B.A. Lord Humongous
BOTD: B.A. Lord Humongous
Imperial Oak Brewing (Willow Springs, IL)
( http://www.imperialoakbrewing.com/ )
Barral-Aged Barleywine
11 % ABV
$15/22oz Bomber - taproom only.
"Barleywine aged for 1 year in Woodford Reserve Bourbon barrels. The base beer brings malty, toffee and dark fruit flavors that blend with vanilla, oak, and tropical fruits from the barrels"
Imperial Oak Brewing (Willow Springs, IL)
( http://www.imperialoakbrewing.com/ )
Barral-Aged Barleywine
11 % ABV
$15/22oz Bomber - taproom only.
"Barleywine aged for 1 year in Woodford Reserve Bourbon barrels. The base beer brings malty, toffee and dark fruit flavors that blend with vanilla, oak, and tropical fruits from the barrels"
Admit it. You hear Lord Humungus, this is where you go......
Licensing being what it is, they went here:
A fat dude with a snifter. Whatevs.....
Don't let that put you off the beer. It is totally worthy of the top photo....if you can get one. Thanks to my loving and faithful beer mule / spouse, I was able to get at least one (or more bottles of this year old, Woodford Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged barley wines. This is the beer equivalent of a bacon cheeseburger with extra bacon, if done right. And it was.
Pours dark brown, cloudy, very little tan head, quickly dissipates like most barrel-aged beers.
Modest carbonation. Nose is bourbon barrel, a good sign, oak and rich malt. Tastes caramel-ly, good balance of sweetness and bitterness for an X-treme style. Medium bodies, rich mouthfeel. Starts sweet and finishes slightly bitter.
If you can find a bottle, invite a friend and have some. It is worth your investment. And if the wasteland warriors find you and demand your beer rather than your guzzeline, drain it and flip them off. Max would.
My Rating: 4.5 / 5
Untappd: 4.25 / 5
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