La Doña Ocēlōtl Barrel-aged Barley-wine

La Doña Ocēlōtl Barrel-aged Barley-wine.
10 % ABV. 56 IBU.
La Doña Cervecería, Minneapolis, MN.

Dark, Burgundy-hued, large, creamy/tan-toned head. Looking great.

In the nose: Also smelling great. Not hiding it's strength. Mezcal barrels are on top of this. Brandy-is, very malty, very bold.

In the mouth: Big, thick, rich, and boozy. Caramel and toffee malt flavors loom largest, touched with the traces of the barrel work. Mezcal is delivering the goods in flavor. Very sweet, this, quite rich and definitely delicious. I am absolutely loving this. Makes me wish I'd bought two bottles, instead of one. Maybe they still have one? Nah.

More flavors unfold, there's dark chocolate, dark fruits, minor hops and bitterness, yet still well-balanced. Well, somewhat balanced. It's a big beer, and it's amazing.

Our long anticipated Mezcal barrel aged barley wine.

La Dona Cuauhtli Imperial Stout

La Dona Cuauhtli Imperial Stout.
9.5 % ABV. 58 IBU.
La Dona Cerveceria, Minneapolis, MN.
Packaged on 2/03/2020. (Purchased 5/26.20)

I do not know how to say the name of this beer, but that doesn't stop me from drinking it.

Solid blackness, complete opacity, rich, roasted tan head. Looking good.

In the nose: Fruity notes hit first, before the arrival of cocoa and coffee. Sweet fruity feel stays strong over all. Very promising, very interesting.

In the mouth: Dense. Thick. Rich, Viscous, Delicious. Massive malt, chewy chocolate, with the mezcal barrel hold forth over all. Incredibly complex. Universes collide in the consumption of this one. Wow upon wow. It's a great blend between the traditional Russian Imperial Stout flavors, and the mix with the mezcal.

Top notch. Good Imperial Stout and you can drink it.

Imperial Stout featuring rich roasted chocolate malts was aged in our Mezcal barrels

Eastlake Kirby Pucker #23: Mescalita Sour Gose

Eastlake Kirby Pucker #23: Mescalita Sour Gose. With Agave, mezcal, & lime.
6 % ABV. Eastlake Craft Brewery, Minneapolis, MN.

Clear, light golden coloring, slim white head.

In the nose: Funky, fruity, citric, salty. Did you want a sour ale margarita blend? That might be what we're in for here, minus the triple sec.

In the mouth: Spark of sour hits the palate at first, fresh and lively. Then, comes the pucker, salt and lime comes in line, and it all makes sense. Sharp, citrusy, fresh and refreshing. Hey, I like this one!

Sour Ale - lime, agave, sea salt and mezcal