Not a great turnout this time around, but my brother, wife and I managed to make a short evening of it nevertheless. Only a couple of beers to preview this time around:
Tasting notes:
1) Greene King The King's English IPA - I found this best at a slightly warmer than colder temperature, nutty caramel, some bitter like an ESB, grassy/hay hops if you nose carefully, apple cider notes and a slight skunk (imported from UK through CA means probably too much travel time). 6% ABV (their website says 3.1%?), more here.
2) Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan Weihenstephaner Korbinian - (Doppelbock) a wonderfully slight smokiness, lies on the malt balanced side, figs, plum, peanuts, hints of chocolate, roasty light coffee, toffee slightly burnt, dark fruit, medium light mouthfeel. 7.4% ABV. More here.
3) Troegs Hop Knife - (Harvest Ale) Mango nose, tropical fruit, a pervading resin/pine character, medium bitterness, peach/apricot, great white legs, pale gold color, reminds me of Heady Topper but a light version that doesn't just give you waves of hops. 6.2% ABV, more here.
Best beer of the night: Wiehenstephaner Korbinian, due to it's Monk's Blood like qualities, and exceptional level of smokiness (not too much or too little, perfect).
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