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New Beer Blog Bell’s Special Double Cream Stout (2014)

In this beer blog, we are going to sample one of my favorite beer from Bell’s Brewery. It is their Special Double Cream Stout. If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this Michigan craft brewery. If you have not, please, read them to get to know this craft brewery. Let us get into this cream stout.

It has a jet black color with a nice creamy tan color head. The smell has some chocolate, coffee, to alcohol notes. The taste has a chocolate to burn coffee notes with a dry coffee aftertaste. It is a nice sipping beer.

Here is a description from the beer bottle:

Brewed with a blend of 10 different malts, Double Cream is an incredibly rich stout composed of dark, sweet, and smooth tones intermingled with a soft, roasty finish.

Here is a description from their website (www.bellsbeer.com):

Special Double Cream Stout derives its name from its smooth, creamy texture, not the ingredients. Completely dairy-free, this stout blends ten different specialty malts to yield a remarkable depth of flavor. With only a touch of burnt notes, Special Double Cream Stout focuses on the softer, cocoa & espresso-like aspects of roasted malt.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website: www.bellsbeer.com

Twitter: @BellsBrewery

In the end, I love this beer and I enjoy it very much. I had the chance to have this beer in a Firkin. It was even better brew. I love the fact the shelf life is a year but I bet I can get it to age for a few years. I just wish this beer was available all year-long. This beer I know cost a little bit more to make and let it age to quality to the beer. This beer has some nice creamy chocolate notes but a nice burn coffee notes. This beer will sneak up on you because it does not drink like a high alcohol beer. I recommend it. Go get some! Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email: djweiser16@gamil.net

Twitter: @djweiser

Instagram: @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Founders Nitro Oatmeal Stout

Founders Brewery is the featured craft brewery in this beer blog. We will be looking at one of three draft only beers and it is nitro draft from Founder’s. It is their Nitro Oatmeal Stout. If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this Michigan craft brewery. If you have not, please, read them to get to know this craft brewery. Let us get into this Nitro Oatmeal Stout.

It has a jet black color with tan color head. The aroma has a chocolate and coffee notes. The taste has a creamy chocolate to slight coffee notes. There is a slight burn notes that also echoes in the taste and aftertaste. It is pretty drinkable beer.

Here is a description from their website (www.foundersbrewing.com):

A Founders take on a classic style, brewed with a generous amount of flaked oats, chocolate malt, roasted barley and a healthy helping of Nugget hops, Founders Oatmeal Stout is nitrogen-infused to give it an extra smooth and creamy mouthfeel. An attractive cascade effect gives this beer its forthright visual appeal—and the body and clean flavor delivers on that initial promise.

ABV: 4.5%

IBUs: 38

Availability: Year-round

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website: www.foundersbrewing.com

Twitter: @foundersbrewing

In the end, I was out on a NFL Football Sunday to watch my Miami Dolphins. I saw this on draft and it was a slam dunk to try it and drink it. I also noticed it was hooked up to a Nitro line. Nitro makes everything good but not every beer. It was pretty excited to try this beer. It was not too bad but it is pretty average. I will have to say it is so much better than Summit Brewery Oatmeal Stout. This is a pretty average beer but it is pretty than some of their everyday beers. Just because it is made in Michigan, it does not make it good. This is better than most Michigan craft brews. I highly recommend this beer. I had this one at One Under Bar in Livonia. Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email: djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter: @djweiser

Instagram: @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Samuel Adams Cream Stout

In this beer blog, we are going to get into another brew from the Boston Beer Company. They are known around the world as Samuel Adams Brewery. It is their Cream Stout. If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this craft brewery. If you have not, please, read them to get to know this east coast craft brewery. Let us get into this cream stout.

It has a jet black color with a tan head on this milk stout. The aroma has a chocolate to coffee notes with a slight caramel notes. The taste has a creamy to roasted chocolate to coffee notes with a nice slight caramel to wrap up the tasting notes. The aftertaste has a nice burned coffee notes. It is a sipping stout.

Here is a description from the beer bottle:

Harkening back to the tradition of English sweet stouts, our cream stout has a rich smooth silkiness that differs from its Irish dry stout cousin. Dark roasted malts give this brew its ebony color and deep notes of chocolate, caramel and coffee for a rich roastiness and subtly sweet finish.

Here is a description from their website (www.samueladams.com):

Inspired by the traditional English sweet stouts, this rich and creamy brew is full of deep roasted character, with a subtle sweetness & indulgently smooth finish.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website: www.samueladams.com

Twitter: @samueladamsbeer

Closing, it is a nice milk stout. I saw this one on the shelf and I thought why not. I never had this brew and I thought it cannot bad. This is not like all the rest of the craft stouts on the market. I was not a big fan of it but it was not that bad of a beer. It is an average to slightly below average brew. At least, the price was right on for the liquid. Some of the stouts in the market are over price and are average or below average. This is an average beer at the right price. Go get some! Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email: djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter: @djweiser

Instagram: @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Southern Tier 2x Stout

In this beer blog, we are going to get into another brew from Southern Tier. It is their 2x Stout. If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this craft brewery. If you have not, please, read them to get to know this east coast craft brewery. Let us get into this milk stout.

It has a jet black color without a head on it but there was a nice tan color head. The aroma has a rich chocolate notes with hints of a burned coffee. The taste has a smooth and creamy chocolate notes with a burned chocolate dry bitter finish. It is kind of drinkable beer.

Here is a description from their website (www.stbcbeer.com):

STYLE: Double Milk Stout
BREWED SINCE: 2011
ABV: 7.5%
FERMENTATION: : Ale yeast, two varieties of hops, three varieties of malts and lactose sugars
COLOR: Dark
EFFERVESCENCE: Light carbonation
NOSE: Roasted malts, coffee, faintly creamy
FLAVOR: Roasted malt and light sweetness, creamy with chocolatey notes and dry malt aftertaste
BITTERNESS: Medium
BODY: Medium-heavy
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 40-45ºF
GLASS: Pub glass or snifter
AVAILABILITY: Year-round / 12oz (6pk and 24 bottle cases) / 1/2 keg, 1/6 keg
CELLARING: 40-45ºF

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website: www.stbcbeer.com

Twitter: @stbcbeer

In the end, I really enjoyed this stout. I am a pretty big fan of the milk stout over all the rest of the stouts in the stouts world. This is a great stout and it is perfect brew for dessert or just by itself. It will go great with a nice cigar on a fall night. There is some nice cream chocolate notes that makes you coming back for more. I love the burned chocolate dry bitter finish. It is kind of drinkable but it is a nice sipping brew. I highly recommend this beer. Go get some! Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email: djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter: @djweiser

Instagram: @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Tri-City Brewing Giant Slayer Russian Imperial Stout

In this beer blog, we are going to sample Giant Slayer Russian Imperial Stout from Tri-City Brewing. If you read my earlier post on their IPA, you know the history of this craft brewery. If you have not, please, read them to get to know this craft brewery. Let us get into this Imperial Stout.

It has a jet black color without a head on this stout. The aroma has burned chocolate to coffee notes. The taste has a burned chocolate but creamy coffee aftertaste. It is a sipping beer.

Here is a description from their website (www.tricitybrewing.com):

It takes courage to face a giant and we know you face the regularly every day. Because you don’t run away from these giants, Tri-City Brewing makes this Russian Imperial Stout in your honor.

Bursting with an abundance of character

Huge roasted, chocolate and coffee flavors

Although well hopped, it is still very balanced

Rich full bodied drinking experience with dark hints of old world style

9.0% ABV and 66 IBUs

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website: www.tricitybrewing.com

Twitter: No Address

Closing, this is a great brew. I really enjoyed drinking this beer. This is one of the best Imperial Stouts that is made in Michigan for the price. It is a beer that I know you can age for at least a year. I love this beer. It is a beer you can let it cool down or just start to enjoy it at room temperate. I just wish I can find their beers in the southeast part of the state. Their beers are hard to find. I might have to make a trip to their brewpub one day. I highly recommend this beer. Go get some! Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email: djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter: @djweiser

Instagram: @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Evil Twin Brewery I Love You With My Stout

Evil Twin Brewery is the brewery being featured with their beer called I Love You With My Stout in this beer blog. If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this import craft brewery but now brewing in the states with Stillwater. If you have not read them, please, read them to get to know Evil Twin Brewery. Let us get into this Imperial Stout.

This imperial stout has a jet black color with a tan to light brown color head. The aroma has a burn chocolate to coffee notes. The taste has a creamy burn chocolate to coffee notes along with an alcohol notes. The aftertaste has a creamy chocolate finish. It is a sipping beer.

Here is a description from the beer bottle:

When I copied the famous Even More Jesus, I had to ask myself as an artist why am I doing this? I didn’t honestly know. It was just an instinct about beer as pure form… in a sense this stout is like a metaphor for freedom – the sum of all the beauty that surrounds me and my perfect contemporary existence. – Jeppe Jarrit-Bjergso, Brewer and founder of Evil Twin Brewing.

Here is a description from their website (www.eviltwin.dk):

“When I copied the famous Even More Jesus, I had to ask myself as an artist, why am I doing this? I didn’t honestly know. It was just an instinct about beer as pure form… in a sense this stout is like a metaphor for freedom – the sum of all the beauty that surrounds me and my perfect contemporary existence.”
– Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, Brewer and founder of Evil Twin Brewing

Style:Imperial Stout
Brewed:Two Roads Brewing Co
ABV: 12

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website: www.eviltwin.dk

Twitter: @eviltwinbrewing

In the end, this stout is something else. This is a great beer and I really enjoyed it. I just wish it was a little cheaper. I just do not understand why this Imperial Stout cost more than Tri-City Giant Slayer. I loved drinking this beer but I just feel is extremely over priced. Evil Twin Brewery makes some great beers and they need to break away from their import company because I believe they are jacking the price up. There is two companies between the brewery and retail. This is why the price is too high in most cases. I highly recommend you trying this beer. It is a great beer but just the price is too high. Go get some! Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email: djweiser16@gamil.com

Twitter: @djweiser

Instagram: @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Founders Dark Penance Imperial Black IPA

In this beer blog, we are going to get into Dark Penance Imperial Black IPA from Founders Brewery. If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this Michigan craft brewery. If you have not, please, read them to get to Founders. Let us get into this Black IPA.

It has a jet black color with a semi on tan color head. The smell has a burn chocolate to coffee and citrus notes. The taste has a a creamy chocolate citrus notes with a dry hoppy to roasted chocolate aftertaste. It is a sipping beer.

Here is a description from their website (www.foundersbrewing.com):

A heavy malt foundation includes Crystal malt for sweetness and just enough Midnight Wheat malt to push the color to black. The bitterness is huge, but balanced by malt sweetness and alcohol burn. The hop flavors and aromas range from citrus to floral to pine thanks to a delicious blend of hand-selected Chinook and Centennial hops.

ABV: 8.9%

IBUs: 100

Availability: Oct – Dec

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website: www.foundersbrewing.com

Twitter: @foundersbrewing

Closing, I enjoyed this beer very much. I just wished it was everyday six-pack brew. They did a great job on this brew. I love the creamy chocolate citrus notes. It is in your face but smooth unlike most black IPA. It is like they used stout base to make this Black IPA. Most craft breweries use a porter base to make their Black IPA. There is a nice balance to this beer, however, it is still a sipping beer. The aroma and color are spot on to the beer style. This makes you want to try the beer and enjoy it. I realize the cost but I wish they made more of this beer. I am not a fan of the price but I wanted to try it. I am glad that I did. This is their best beer that they make. It is a shame that it is not everyday beer. I highly recommend you go out on a beer hunt for it. Go get some! Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email: djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter: @djweiser

Instagram: @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Stone Brewery Coffee Milk Stout

In this beer blog, we are going to get into a new beer from Stone Brewery. It is their Coffee Milk Stout. If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this west coast craft brewery. If you have not, please, read them to get to know this craft brewery. Let us get into this new beer.

It has a jet black color with a brown color head. The smell has a creamy chocolate to slight coffee notes. The taste has creamy chocolate with a slight burned coffee notes. The aftertaste has a heavy coffee finish. It is a sipping beer but kind of drinkable.

Here is a description from the beer bottle and website (www.stonebrewing.com):

There’s no shortage of talented people at Stone, and each makes their presence known in their own unique way. Brian Gallagher, a brewer who learned the art of fermentation in the UK, used the beer you now hold, a take on a traditional English milk stout, as his vehicle for personal expression. Originally brewed as a limited edition offering at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station, this coffee-laced milk stout quickly became a favorite among Gallagher’s peers. Made bittersweet and creamy while remaining smooth and easy-drinking thanks to the addition of milk sugar, it’s clear in one sip why this is a brew we needed to share with fans everywhere.

Here is a youtube from the brewery about this beer and history:

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website: www.stonebrewing.com

Twitter: @stonebrewingco

In the end, I love this beer and I hope they make it as an everyday beer. This is why. I was stun by the pice for the alcohol percentage. I just thought this would be a pretty simple beer to make. The price is high because the limited cases in the market. This is a great beer asides that one negative mark. Milk stout shines with a nice blend of coffee. It has a nice creamy easy drinking notes with a nice coffee aftertaste. If you are not a fan of coffee or stout, you will not like this beer. If you are a fan, you need to hunt this beer down and try it. This is a great beer and I hope they make more to get a lower price in the market. Go get some! Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email: djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter: @djweiser

Instagram: @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Southern Tier Warlock Imperial Stout (2014)

In this fall beer blog, we are going to get into another fall beer in this season of 2014. The next is Southern Tier Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout. If you read my earlier beer blog posts, you know the history of this New York craft brewery. If you have not, please, read them to get to know Southern Tier Brewery. Let us get into this pumpkin stout.

This fall seasonal has a jet black color with an off white color head. The smell is pretty complex. The aroma has a cinnamon to nutmeg notes with an almost chocolate ginger bread notes. The taste has a chocolate cinnamon to ginger bread notes with a chocolate nutmeg dry slight bitter finish for aftertaste. It is a sipping beer.

Here is a description from the beer bottle:

Warlock is brewed to enchant your palate on its own and also to counterpoint our imperial ale, Pumking. Make your own black magic by carefully pouring this imperial stout into a goblet.

Master Of The Underworld

Dark and mysterious, the Blackwater Series is serious about high gravity. Reanimate your senses with Warlock’s huge roasted malt character, moderate carbonation and spicy pumpkin pie aroma.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website: www.stbcbeer.com

Twitter: @stbcbeer

Closing, I was pretty impressed with this brew. I am not a fan at all of their Pumking. I just feel it is too full of cinnamon and nutmeg. There is really no balance with that pumpkin beer. This stout part has kind of overpower the rest of the beer. It has a little bit more of a balance than Pumking. I love the combine of the chocolate and cinnamon to nutmeg notes. This is a great beer and this fall seasonal beer releases have been great this year. This one is at the top of the list. This is a great beer and I might have another bottle before the end of the season. Go get some! Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email: djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter: @djweiser

Instagram: @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Finch’s Beer Company Sobek And Set Black IPA

In this beer blog, we are going to get into another beer from Finch’s Beer Company. It is their Sobek and Set Black IPA. If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their brewery tour, you know the history of this Midwest Craft Brewery. If you have not, please, read it to get to know this craft brewery from chicago. Let us get into this Black IPA.

It has a jet black color with a semi tan color head. The aroma has a chocolate to citrus notes. The taste has a heavy chocolate and citrus notes with a dry hop bitter finish. This is a kind of drinkable beer.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website: www.finchbeer.com

Twitter: @finchbeer

Closing, this is an awesome beer and it is one of my favorite Black IPA on the market. It is one of my everyday beers right now. I will have to check it up here soon so I do not get bored with it. There is a ton of complex notes on this beer. The depth of flavor notes is what makes this beer special. I love the hop notes and there is some nice chocolate notes that blends nicely with the hops. I love the packaging design and it is in a can. I love my beer in cans. I highly recommend this beer. Go get some! Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email: djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter: djweiser

Instagram: @djweiser13

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