I’m just putting the last bits in my giant suitcase as I get ready to fly to Denver. 33 Beers has a booth, and if you’re going to the show yourself, you should definitely come by. Heck, I’ll even give you this here coupon for a special, GABF-only buy one, get one deal.
I was just settling in to write a sentimental post somewhere along the lines of “this is a homecoming because it was at GABF in 2009 where I came up with this crazy idea.”
And then I remembered I already wrote that blog post. Last year.
See you there? We’ll be in booth no. 20 with all SIX “33″ books – beer, wine, coffee, cheese, cigars and now – 33 Whiskeys!
Beer Name: Fore Smoked Stout
Brewer: Dark Horse
Price: FREE*
Sampled: March 10, 2011
Rating: 4/5
Notes: Creamy, malty, smoky and just a hint, the barest hint of band-aid. Faintly yeasty. Some bittersweet chocolate. Fairly dry. Nicely balanced.
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Serving Type: Bottle
* Gift of The Hopry in a beer trade situation … who I just read is closing his blog’s doors. Really liked that blog and I’m sorry to see it go. 33 Cheers to his next adventure, though!
Beer Name: Cherry Adam from the Wood
Brewer: Hair of the Dog
Price: $8.50
Sampled: March 9, 2011
Rating: 4/5
Notes: Licorice without the anise color. Has a vinous quality. Molasses and some … nutmeg? Definitely cherry. Not much oak, but some sweet bourbon.
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Serving Type: Draft
Beer Name: 2010 Old Knucklehead Barleywine
Brewer: Bridgeport
Price: FREE*
Sampled: March 8, 2011
Rating: 4/5
Notes: Dark cherry, thick malt and a good hop resin that’s not too hoppy, but texturally there. Almond and some raisin/prunes. Fresh red grapes, too. Pineapple?
ABV: 9.2% abv
IBU: 65 ibu
OG 22.7 °P
TG N/A
Serving Type: Draft
* Work celebration for the iPad app that’s been keeping me oh-so-very-busy.
Beer Name: Hop the Plank IPA
Brewer: Three Skulls
Price: N/A
Sampled: March 7, 2011
Rating: 3/5
Notes: Having a bit of trouble smelling, but I’m getting Lucky Charms complete with dried marshmallows. Weird. Tastes a tad soapy, with a nice toasty linger. Good.
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Serving Type: Bottle.