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

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A month behind posting. Today's was virtual happy hour due to other engagements - Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Stout. This one scared me because it had the most coffee smell I've ever experienced in a beer, but it was really good (and Guinness' are still the only Nitros I'm a fan of). Beer Advocate has it 4.05/5, 89 Very Good.

Some of those strong stouts have a coffee taste anyway.

Might grab some beers tonight see how I feel. Think I like 3 types.

1. Eurolagers. Basically clean crisp lager just a beer with a preference for pilsners.

2. APA. The lagers of the ale world. Hoppy taste but not usually as strong as an IPA.

3. Various Imperial Stouts and Porters/Stouts in general if I'm in the mood.

The over the top craft beers not so much.

 

[Cadence]

Some of those strong stouts have a coffee taste anyway.

I've had some with much more coffee taste, but none with this much smell. I wonder if the nitro helps?

 

[Zardnaar]

I've had some with much more coffee taste, but none with this much smell. I wonder if the nitro helps?

What does nitro mean here?

 

[Cadence]

What does nitro mean here?

Nitrogen for the bubbles instead of C02.

 

[Zardnaar]

Nitrogen for the bubbles instead of C02.

Was wondering if it's that or a marketing gimmick.

IDK maybe the nitrogen brews it out stronger.

 

[Zardnaar]

Didn't buy any beer this week except for this IPA.



Went out for coffee turned into lunch. Venison andplumpie, chips, salad and an IPA for around $12 usd.

 

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Think it was similar to this one. Same company.

Mac's Green Beret | Mac's Brewery

Mac's Green Beret is a American IPA style beer brewed by Mac's Brewery in New Zealand. Score: n/a with 5 ratings and reviews. Last update: 05-27-2022.

www.beeradvocate.com

It was just an IPA perfectly drinkable/nice nothing amazing 7/10. Hops taste was subdued compared to most NZ IPAs (more hops, add more hops and still more hops).

 

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Pint of Emerson's APA at local restaurant.

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87 on beer advocate.

APA | The Emerson Brewing Company

APA is a American Pale Ale style beer brewed by The Emerson Brewing Company in Dunedin, New Zealand. Score: 90 with 12 ratings and reviews. Last update: 05-27-2022.

www.beeradvocate.com

Slightly over rated IMHO. Nice beer but it's just an APA.

 

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Sometimes it pays to look around random supermarkets and bottles stores.



Gorkovskaya Brewery Chocolate Stout. 7% abv.

Smells like chocolate big surprise. Actually tastes a bit like it as far as these types of beers go.

Not very bitter either almost sweet.

Very good anyway and chocolate stouts not usually my go to but I like this brands APA/IPA.

 

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Beautiful weather
Yard hasn't dried out since May.



Drinking some of Russia's finest Baltika 6&7. Wife's hooking into some lolly water a passion fruit and mango Seltzer.

Edit. 900ml can of Baltika 7 and the large bottle of 6 is 6 standard drinks and then some.

"Sweetie I only had 2 beers".

She failed on the can of apple crumble cider. Tastes like spiced cinnamon cider. Not a fan of cider generally but this one's all right.