Virtual Happy Hour (Brews & Spirits, Pics & Reviews)

Zardnaar

Legend

• Aug 17, 2022

• #621

No beers at home this week. Went out and had a previously reviewed Skull lager but found something different.

From Mexico 4.7%



A malted whatever this is nice amber colour. Probably a Mexican macro beer. If it is NZ, Aussie and USA are doing something wrong.

Delicious gonna give it an 8/10. Wasn't great just really solid and easy to drink. Not as sweet as my 8.6vgold but some sort of malt taste.

72 on BA I liked it a bit more.

Dos Equis Ambar Especial | Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, S.A. de C.V.

Dos Equis Ambar Especial is a Vienna Lager style beer brewed by Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, S.A. de C.V. in Monterrey (Nuevo León), Mexico. Score: 72 with 3,158 ratings and reviews. Last update: 06-10-2023.

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Thought it was an ale derp.

 

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Cadence

Legend

Supporter

• Aug 19, 2022

• #622

Irish Cream Dessert Stout from DuClaw Brewery's PastryArchy line. 9.4% ABV.

"Lucky you. Quite the Irish blessing, this brew will envelop you in an enchanting warm, roasty aroma as you sip on a smooth swirl of creamy vanilla, chocolate, and coffee. Sláinte!"

The first sip was really nice. But, while sweetness doesn't seem overpowering, the smoothness isn't too over the top, and the alcohol taste isn't too much -- something altogether just doesn't work for much more than that. Only drank about half. (89=Very Good, 4.01/5 on Beer Advocate. )

 

Zardnaar

Legend

• Aug 19, 2022

• #623

Lolly water in beer form?

 

Cadence

Legend

Supporter

• Aug 19, 2022

• #624

Zardnaar said:

Lolly water in beer form?

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Not that sweet I'm guessing, and certainly not brightly colored

I don't know what it is about the flavor I didn't like. I've liked sweeter beers than this one.

 

Zardnaar

Legend

• Aug 20, 2022

• #625

Cadence said:

Not that sweet I'm guessing, and certainly not brightly colored

I don't know what it is about the flavor I didn't like. I've liked sweeter beers than this one.

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Mr boring kicked in and I had a German pilsner playing MP Stellaris.

Chocolate stouts and things like yours don't appeal to much. Once in a while or a nice porter or whatever occasionally.

 

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beancounter

(I/Me/Mine)

• Aug 21, 2022

• #626

Two that I tried today. The first was mildly disappointing. A bit old and nothing really special. The second one (the white label) was hideous. It tasted like a mild cleaning solution combined with an infection and bad hops. I hate when I get two duds in a row.

 

Warpiglet-7

Cry havoc! And let slip the pigs of war!

• Aug 21, 2022

• #627

beancounter said:

Two that I tried today. The first was mildly disappointing. A bit old and nothing really special. The second one (the white label) was hideous. It tasted like a mild cleaning solution combined with an infection and bad hops. I hate when I get two duds in a row.

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Sorry just had to chuckle at the description!

I once had an imperial stout that tasted like cough syrup with added sugar and It makes me gag just thinking about it years later!

 

Cadence

Legend

Supporter

• Aug 21, 2022

• #628

Warpiglet-7 said:

Sorry just had to chuckle at the description!

I once had an imperial stout that tasted like cough syrup with added sugar and It makes me gag just thinking about it years later!

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The worst I've ever had was a sour that tasted like I imagine lemon Dawn dishwashing soap would taste...

 

Last edited: Aug 21, 2022

beancounter

(I/Me/Mine)

• Aug 21, 2022

• #629

Didn't want to be a downer, so I tried one more. A bit aggressive in the hop bitterness (yes, even for a double IPA), but decent!

 

beancounter

(I/Me/Mine)

• Aug 21, 2022

• #630

So guys, IYO, What ABV qualifies a double IPA? The one I showed above was 7.8%, but I've had IPAs that were 7.6%.

IMHO, the bare minimum would be 8%. Triple IPA, starts at no lower than 10%.