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Biggie, Biggie, Biggie - Monkish Brewing Company

2/22/2017

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Torrance, CA - Triple IPA - 10.1% ABV - This was an absolute treat. Biggie x3 poured a murky, golden straw color with a small fluffy white head that left sticky lacing along the glass. The nose featured aromas of Orange, Vanilla, Pineapple, and guava, which emulated the smell of a creamsicle. The flavor profile was very similar to the nose, while having a bready finish with no ability to detect any alcohol in it's contents. The mouthfeel was thick and creamy like a fruit smoothie, which is guaranteed to leave a smile on your face. This is the best Triple IPA in the world; thank you Monkish. 100/100
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Smarter Than Spock - Monkish Brewing Company

1/15/2017

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Ground State (2016) - Bottle Logic Brewing Company

3/28/2016

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Anaheim, California - Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout - 12.5% ABV - This decadent BBA imperial stout poured an opaque, oily-black color, with a small layer of frothy brown foam that leaves sticky lacing along the glass. The nose is loaded with rich aromas of coffee, bourbon, oak, chocolate fudge, vanilla, and maple syrup that blend together flawlessly to create a memorable experience with each sniff. The mouth was very similar to the nose, but it was more coffee forward, with a back end that resembled a bourbon soaked, chocolate covered marshmallow. The mouthfeel was nice and thick, with a velvet-like finish that lingers on the palate for an exceptional amount of time. I first had Ground State on tap at @bottlelogicbrewing, and I found that some of the flavors were muddled, but out of the bottle, it is a thing of beauty. 99/100
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No Salt - The Rare Barrel

3/25/2016

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Berkeley, California - American Wild Ale - 5.7% ABV - This delicious sour poured a hazy, bright golden color with a small white head that dissipated quickly. The nose was very inviting, featuring aromas of freshly squeezed limes, lactic acid, oak barrel, and bready malts. The mouth was very similar to the nose, having a strong presence of citrus, salt, subtle tequila, oak, and sharp acidity. The mouthfeel was light bodied, with an enamel ripping finish that left you salivating for more. I was worried at first that this would have too much of a tequila presence, but it was just the right amount. Cheers to another job well done by @therarebarrel. 90/100
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RuinTen (2014) - Stone Brewing Company

6/25/2014

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Escondido, California - Imperial/Double IPA - 10.80% ABV - This hop blasted DIPA poured a clear, copper gold color, with a beautiful white head that leaves excellent lacing on the glass. The nose featured hoppy aromas of grapefruit peel, oranges, resinous pine, and sweet malts that tickle the senses. The mouth was tasty; flavors of citrus and sweet pine are prevalent up front, with a back-end full of intense malts. RuinTen has a medium-plus mouthfeel with a long, resinous finish that stains the palate. This brew is certainly for all of the hop heads that are out there; it's very tasty, but I prefer the Enjoy By. Cheers! 9.4/10

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BeRazzled - The Bruery

6/23/2014

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Placentia, California - American Wild Ale - 5.10% - This raspberry sour poured a clear, bright ruby red color with a pinkish-white head that dissipates quickly. The nose featured raspberry tartness upfront, with white vinegar and rose water undertones on the back end. The mouth was very tart, but was cut with the sweetness of the raspberries; it tasted like a raspberry vinaigrette, with a slight funk. BeRazzled had a light bodied mouthfeel with a crisp, effervescent finish. Overall, this was a solid sour in which the raspberries and the tartness blend together flawlessly. 9.1/10




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Hoppy Birthday - Alpine Beer Company

6/21/2014

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Alpine, California - American Pale Ale - 5.25% ABV - This hop-blasted Pale Ale poured a slightly hazy, golden orange color with a small layer of white foam that lines the glass. The nose featured aromas of hops, hops, and more hops; fresh pine and grapefruit are prevalent upfront, with undertones of oranges and malts. The mouth was excellent; flavors of bitter oranges, guava, grapefruit, and pine burst into the mouth with each sip. The mouthfeel was medium-minus bodied with a clean, crisp, and hoppy finish that has a nice caramel backbone. This Pale Ale is almost perfect to style; it's certainly up there with Zombie Dust and PseudoSue. Cheers! 9.9/10

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Alpha King - Three Floyds Brewing Company

6/18/2014

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Munster, Indiana - American Pale Ale - 6.66% ABV - This hop-forward Pale Ale poured a clear, dark amber color with a frothy white head that leaves excellent lacing on the glass. The nose featured pungent aromas of resinous pine, fresh citrus, jasmine flowers, and subtle grapefruit that blend together nicely. The mouth was solid; flavors of blood oranges, bitter grapefruit, pine, and sweet caramel come together to create a balanced taste. The mouthfeel was medium-minus bodied with a long and flavorful finish that leaves it's mark on the palate. Three Floyds certainly knows what they're doing with brewing Pale Ales, cheers! 9.4/10

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