I biked down to the Davis Square packy (or packie for B) and was browsing the shelves for something cool. Something that would get my blood flowing. This baby caught my eye. I had already tried the Stone Ruination IPA and it was a big bold badass of a beer. The guy at the counter who always asks for my ID every time I'm there actually commented that this beer is really good. Up until now I had just thought he worked there and had no taste in beer or wine as he always looks so unhappy every time I'm there (I'm not sure what to make of him always asking for my ID. Should I be flattered that he thinks I'm actually under 21? Shouldn't he remember me by now? Maybe they just tell the employees to ID anyone young looking even if they recognize them?)
This beer pours an opaque murky reddish color with minor carbonation. There is a big malty, slightly hoppy floral smell. It sports a super malty, slightly sweet hop fresh taste. There was some bitterness at the front but faded as I downed the brew. A minor raisin/prune taste is present. BIG is really the word to describe it. This beer is 10%ABV and you can feel it when it's going down the hatch. The taste is similar to a 120 Minute IPA. It is quite smooth despite being super strong and slightly bitter at the start. Like other super strong beers I think it is a bit too much for everyday drinking though. I definitely enjoyed it however.
I'm still not sure what style of beer this is. I assume it is a 'double IPA' as it tastes like one and includes the 'double' in the name of the beer. This beer has an awesome bottle design like other Stone Brewing beers. At the bottom it says "Ye shall know the Bastard, and the Bastard shall set you free". Well said.
Overall beer rating 3 beer bottles out of 4
5 comments:
Sorry for being so late at reading your comment. There weren't different categories. Mine was the only non traditional bean type chili. I think it might have worked against me grrr. I'm think of just going with my chili dog chili next year..fake wieners, fake ground beef and beans that way I cover everyones favorites...Thats that plan. Come see my pics of the contest and my funny captions that go along with them.
clearly the packie operator thinks your goatee is a devious ploy to look of-age.
Ya all of the 13 chilis were vegan. It was a vegan chili contest after all. Dame I got so tired of making, seeing and smelling chili from that day that I'm not going to be even making my once a week chili this week...lol. Or I might just be a poor loser too and I want to forget about my defeat...lol
On your recommendation, I tried "Double Bastard" on Thursday and I agree wholeheartedly with your positive rating. I started drinking the 1 pt 6 oz bottle at the beginning of "Lost" and didn't finish until almost the end of the show; it was so strong and tasty that it was great for sipping. You've got me hooked on double IPAs, Alec.
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