Vic Xmas Case Swap 2011: Tasting Thread

[razz]

Siborg APA.
No point in saying it all again. I wholeheartedly agree with Wolfy and Charst, nice ale Si. Well done. :beerbang:

 

[Steve@PMF82]

Aye Charst when is your RTD?

 

[Charst]

Preface: I sprayed myself down with RID about half hour ago as I'm in the veggie patch winding down. perceptions probably effected. (who am i kidding my pallet is a blunt as a well worn spoon)

Yob: Slaughterhouse APA.
Light Golden Colour, slight haze. Amazing Lace. Every Sip has left a ring. much like a pot of VB dare i say it (the only real positive of VB).
Lacking a little definition in regards to hop malt character. nothing sicks out as a flaw but nothing poking out to say oh i can taste this.
The body and character as APA's go needs a big hit of finishing hops then id say its more towards the LCPA type of APA.
Still a decent beer and very drinkable, sessionable ale. Wish I had another as i'd give a glass straight to my old man.

 

[Charst]

Don Mateo: Style Unknown.

Just pouring it I can smell banana, quite cloudy. Assuming Hefeweizen.

Lacing the glass, rocky head remains, gassy initially though, big bubbles, touch over carbed.

Can smell and taste sweet Bready banana. Subtle Euro Hop (no idea what).

Maybe could finish a touch dryer but if i brewed it id be pretty happy.

 

[Yob]

Preface: I sprayed myself down with RID about half hour ago as I'm in the veggie patch winding down. perceptions probably effected. (who am i kidding my pallet is a blunt as a well worn spoon)

Yob: Slaughterhouse APA.
Light Golden Colour, slight haze. Amazing Lace. Every Sip has left a ring. much like a pot of VB dare i say it (the only real positive of VB).
Lacking a little definition in regards to hop malt character. nothing sicks out as a flaw but nothing poking out to say oh i can taste this.
The body and character as APA's go needs a big hit of finishing hops then id say its more towards the LCPA type of APA.
Still a decent beer and very drinkable, sessionable ale. Wish I had another as i'd give a glass straight to my old man.

:blink: B)

shit... wasnt expecting that... RTD was mid jan!!

Cheers mate

 

[Charst]

Aye Charst when is your RTD?

Ready to go now mate, watch out for the finish though. better as it gets warmer I get more chocolate and less plastic.

 

[Charst]

:blink: B)

shit... wasnt expecting that... RTD was mid jan!!

Cheers mate

Didn't know that, its carbed certainly. didn't taste green like when i taste my own beer too early.

Edit: I had your beer after Siborgs, then sprayed RID. Now resmelling your bottle after drinking some of Don Mateo's Hef. Your beers hops come straight through. Not overpowering but definitely there.

 

[Wolfy]

3 - Wolfman - Dr S Golden ale
Famous Golden Ale.
Lovely colour, hops are strong.
So that's the hype.

 

[razz]

Fourstar's APA.
Bright, heady, piney, sweet, malty, smooth, bitter, nice mouth feel. :beer:

 

[Fourstar]

Fourstar's APA.
Bright, heady, piney, sweet, malty, smooth, bitter, nice mouth feel.

Cheers razz, glad you enjoyed! :icon_cheers:

 

[Yob]

Fourstar's APA.
Bright, heady, piney, sweet, malty, smooth, bitter, nice mouth feel. :beer:

ECHO.. ECho.. echo..

:icon_cheers:

 

[Steve@PMF82]

3 Wolfman-Dr S Golden ale

Pours hazy golden/amber with dense white head that very slowey dissapates
into a thin veil.
Pleasant low to moderate hop aroma, red grapefruit with hints of peach.

Citrus straight up, flavour is then dominated by bitterness
which coated my mouth, lingers slightly, some more fruity flavours
and bready malts.
I am getting a slight alcohol warming coupled with a bit of astringency in the finish / aftertaste?
There is a good chance this could just be me, i have had a sore mouth of
late and i dont think its quite right yet? So anyone who thinks
i am full of shit, out of interest feel free to correct me please.

Somewhere just above moderate carbonation and a fairly light body.

Cheers

 

[Fents]

# 16 Mantarays English

Nice beer mate! malty with good earthy hops!

 

[Wolfy]

18 - Don Mateo - Weizen
Pale straw and cloudy
A bit overcarbonated
Tart, effervescent

 

[Wolfy]

23 - Adolfo - IPA
Pours malty-tan
No overwhelming hops here
Earthy-herbal hops

 

[Wolfy]

16 - Manticle - English IPA
A tasty UK ale.
Nice body and hoppyness.
High ABV makes you tipsy.

 

[Steve@PMF82]

Just a warning for everyone else.
Anyone had 17. Vitalstatistix - saison?
Just went to move some beers into the fridge, from the dead storage freezer(hangs around 20 - 22degrees)
The saison looks like she is about to blow, cap is bulging and the bottom is all swollen out wont stand up of its own accord.
Hopefully she holds up in the fridge i am looking forward to trying it!

 

[razz]

Just a warning for everyone else.
Anyone had 17. Vitalstatistix - saison?
Just went to move some beers into the fridge, from the dead storage freezer(hangs around 20 - 22degrees)
The saison looks like she is about to blow, cap is bulging and the bottom is all swollen out wont stand up of its own accord.
Hopefully she holds up in the fridge i am looking forward to trying it!

I'll add my tasting notes.....in about an hour :lol:

 

[Siborg]

Just a warning for everyone else.
Anyone had 17. Vitalstatistix - saison?
Just went to move some beers into the fridge, from the dead storage freezer(hangs around 20 - 22degrees)
The saison looks like she is about to blow, cap is bulging and the bottom is all swollen out wont stand up of its own accord.
Hopefully she holds up in the fridge i am looking forward to trying it!

Just went and checked on mine... Same thing except it is able to stand up, albeit a little wobbly.

 

[razz]

17. Vitalstatistix Saison.
Well, I must say I've not enjoyed a french/belgian? as much as this one. I got a good whack of alcohol as well. I usually don't like yeasty type ales but this one was balanced out nicely along with firm bitterness, malty sweetness and plenty of fruit. The Sorachi Ace may have contributed to the flavour and aroma but I'm not familiar with that hop. I gather by the fermentation profile that the esters were kept in check, and that it should read 20 degrees not 2 degrees. First time I've been interested in brewing something like this, well done. :icon_cheers: