Waldmann Barrel-aged Dopplesticke (Special Altbier)

Waldmann Barrel-aged Dopplesticke (Special Altbier).

So, you guys. I've been meaning to write more about Waldmann Brewery in St. Paul, and talk about my visit back in August, as well as my first time there in September of 2019. And I wanted to pair this with a review of one of their beers. I've never bought a crowler there, for each time they weren't available. I've enjoyed them via gifts from my buddy Ed and from South Lyndale Liquors, where I now work. I waited too long, however, for reasons too tedious to detail to you, my friends. Suffice it to say that it is finally time to move this blog off of blogspot. Once I can attach the photos from those visits, I make that post my priority number one. 

Meanwhile, I keep trying to stay on top of their offerings in crowler form, though I've failed a few times. Some of their beers have sold out before I can bring them home. So, it's time to write up the ones I've been sitting on, since it may take a little while to get that bug fixed. 

But, I'll say this. Each time I visited, whenever I posted pics on facebook or instagram, I got more likes than anything, with the exception of when I post pics of my internet-leery mother on her birthday. People flat out love this place. Waldmann truly is a treasure. 

But, on with the beer: 

9.5 % ABV. Waldmann Brewing, St. Paul, MN. 

Semi-clear, dark brown hue, slim brownish head. 

In the nose: Barrel effects blanket everything. Vanilla, cherries, whiskey, leather, oak, all smothering the doppelsticke underneath it all. Not that I'm complaining. 

In the mouth: Sweet, rich, malty, boozy. All those bourbon barrel flavors from the nose come to rest on the palate. Barrel flavors grip the senses. Malt flavors from the doppelsticke below are conquered completely. Again, not that I mind. Waldmann keeps their experiments German and unique. Someone else might barrel-age a doppelbock, but not these guys. I keep loving what they do. 

This is utterly delicious. I did not mind paying $16 for the crowler, a price a bit too high for me, usually. Now, I'm thinking that I need to pick up another, before they're gone. 

I'm not kidding, you guys. I'm calling this one: yum a dum dum. Mark my words. 

Lift Bridge Berry Blonde Ale

Lift Bridge Berry Blonde Ale.

4 % ABV, Lift Bridge Brewing, Stillwater, MN. 

Once again, I find myself with a beer I would not normally choose to review, but, as it goes, this can fell into my possession, so I must review it. If you missed the memo, the rules of this blog are as follows:  If a beer appears in my fridge, by whatever means necessary, it shall appear on this blog. Ever so rarely, I break that rule, but you'll never know. Here's one example: I will not review the cans of Gluek Pilsener that are in the fridge because they are a year old and it wouldn't be fair. (How did they get there? I got them free from work.) This can is not a year old. (I also got it free from work, but for a different reason.)

So, on we go. 

Clear, bright golden hue, slim white head. 

In the nose: A little sweet, a little tart, but full of berries.

In the mouth: Minor hop bitterness, smooth malt structure. Easy drinking, light bodied. Refreshing fruity flavors. Perfectly acceptable, and probably a perfect beer for some. Not me, I need more. But there ain't nothing wrong with it. I definitely like the Mango Blonde better than this one, but you know me, a fool for mangoes. 

Go ahead and drink this, I don't care. 

Berry Blonde has aroma and flavor subtly sparked with ripe boysenberry and blackberry juice that integrates beautifully with the light golden malt. Coming in at 4% ABV, Berry Blonde is a pleasant taste of the northland without being too heavy.

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Xperimental IPA

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Xperimental IPA.

6.6 % ABV, 27 IBU. New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins, CO. 

My final can of three from the current Hoppy Pack, featuring 3 each of 4 different Voodoo Ranger IPAs, including the OG VR IPA, and the Imperial. There's one more left for review, and I'll get to that one soon. 

Clear, bright golden hue, slim white head. 

In the nose: Bold, assertive, beautiful hoppiness. Lemon/lime, orange, and a pinch of pine. A touch of dank on the side. 

In the mouth: Juicy & fruity, flush with hoppy goodness. Bittersweet, and especially smooth. Light bodied, and easily consumed. Fresh, and alive with Citra hop flavors. Minor bitterness. Flavor lays long on the palate. I'm enjoying this one. 

Our latest IPA experiment. Exclusively dry hopped with Citra Hops.

I'm wondering what the experiment was here. And was it merely dry-hopped with Citra, were there other hops used in the recipe? 

I looked on the website and found this: HOPS: Strata, Amarillo, Mosaic, Huell Melon

MALT: Pale, Honey, Pilsner

And so, I have my answer. Whatever the experiment, I'd say it worked. I'd drink this again, assuredly. 

612 Brew Hazy IPA

612 Brew Hazy IPA.

5.6 % ABV. 20 IBU. 612Brew, Minneapolis, MN.

And this will be the 5th appearance of 612 Brew here in the Nib, over more than five years. It's safe to say that, for whatever reasons, I never generating any real enthusiasm for this brand of beer, brewed here in Minneapolis. But, a can of this one found it's way into my possession and I must take notes upon it, so, here we go. 

Largely hazed, bright golden hue, impressive cap of lush ivory foam. 

In the nose: Citrus notes at first, with emerging tropical tones. Pleasant enough. 

In the mouth: Minor bitterness. Juicy. Nice hop buzz on the palate. Light-ish bodied. Good drinking. A perfectly okay beer and you can drink it. 

Sorry, I still can't muster up any great enthusiasm for 612Brew. It's a perfectly passable hazy. Take that for what it is. 

Junkyard Double Dry Hopped Galactic Falconer I.P.A.

Junkyard Double Dry Hopped Galactic Falconer I.P.A. 

6.6 % ABV. Junkyard Brewing, Moorhead, MN. 

We've covered the regular versions of Gal-Fal before, and now it's time for the DDH version. What might the difference be, we wonder. 

All hazy-like, orange-hued, large and lasting ivory head. 

In the nose: Soft and citric. Twinges of tropical. 

In the mouth: Hop bitterness on display from the start. Big-time fruity. Smooth and easy-going. Terrifically tingly. Tasty. But, is it tastier than the non-DDH? What does DDH-ing do? D-ing the DH-ing makes it more H and more D, obviously. 

Smooth and juicy, nice and dry. Delightful beer. 

This New England Style IPA is soft, citrusy and deliciously smooth with DOUBLE the dose of Galaxy & Falconer's Flight for a sensationally juicy hop character with low bitterness and clean finish.⁣ 

Noel Christmas Weihnacht, Brouwerij Verhaeghe, Vichte

Noel Christmas Weihnacht,  Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte.

It may be a few weeks late for a Christmas beer, but this one just fell into my hands, and I feel that the bottle is probably too old to hang on to it for another year. I have no way of finding out how old it is, but it has a Best By of 1-30-16, so I, or, somebody should have drank it down five years ago. 

7.2 % ABV. Brouwerij Verhaeghe, Vichte, Belgium. 

Lightly hazed, amber/golden hue, slim white head. 

In the nose: Spicy, malty. Citrus and plums. Gingerbread and lemon squares. Belgian yeast. Little bit of funk. All the Christmas feels. 

In the mouth: Medium body. Smooth. Malty. Slightly spicy. Very mellow. Makes me wonder what it was like fresh? 

Brew Dog Elvis Juice Grapefruit IPA

Brew Dog Elvis Juice Grapefruit IPA.

6.5 % ABV. 40 IBU. BrewDog, Columbus, Ohio. 

It's been over nine years since BrewDog has appeared here in the Nib. I only tried out two of their beers imported from Scotland, one of those on BeerAdvocate, and the other both there and here, each one Scotch barrel-aged, one an Imperial Stout, the other an IPA. At some point, import to the US stopped and I could not continue to review them. I'm not sure when they opened their Ohio brewery and started distributing here in Minnesota, but the bug never bit me to buy a six-pack of cans and give them another go. Until Gabby gave me a couple of cans last week. And now I'll get to try them. First, Elvis Juice, and next Punk IPA. After that, maybe more? 

Clear, bright orange color, large, lacey, ivory-toned crown of foam.

In the nose: yeah, there's your grapefruit. Nothing else emerges from its dominion. 

In the mouth: More grapefruit. A touch of sweetness, a twist of tart. Some hop bitterness comes up through the fruit. It blends well, and lingers on the palate. Light-bodied, easily consumed. Grapefruit and hops never quit their delicate tango. Quite nice. Would definitely drink again. 

This is an IPA like no other. BrewDog Elvis Juice puts grapefruit centre stage. Primed with tart pithy grapefruit peel for a citrus assault on the senses. This zest zenith delivers intense US hop aromas.

Arbeiter Juicy Fruity Hazy Pale Ale

Arbeiter Juicy Fruity Hazy Pale Ale.

4.7 % ABV. Arbeiter Brewing, Minneapolis, MN. 

All hazy (of course), orange color, slim white head. 

In the nose: Grassy, citrusy hops. Grapefruit and orange. 

In the mouth: Nice hop bite up front, bitterness that lingers on the palate. Slightly juicy, turning slightly dry. Light bodied, with a lightness in flavor, too. Too light for me. Needs just a touch more heft. Forced to do so, I'd say I'm a little disappointed in this one. I have five more crowlers to help move the meter in their favor. 

Hazy Pale Ale

ABV 4.7% | 27 IBU

A crisp and clean, and yet fruity hazy!? Juicy Fruity is fully saturated with pineapple, peach, mango, kiwi, and lime aromas and flavors. The Taste Is Gunna Move Ya!

Allergens: Wheat

Founders Mosaic Promise Single Hop Ale

Founders Mosaic Promise Pale Ale.

5.5 % ABV, 50 IBU. Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids, MI.

And here we have a beer that should have appeared here years ago. I'm drinking it now from a 15-pack of cans, which is an amazing deal, each individual can averaging out to a mere $1.13  apiece. But, before I brought that big box home, I had logged into it on Untappd twice, once in 2016, once in 2019, both times at Acadia cafe. What this means is that my distributor rep did not provide me with a sample of this when it was new (or I would have reviewed that sample here), and I bought our first keg out of blind trust that this Mosaic single hop pale ale would be a worthy beer, indeed. And so it was, and I ordered more kegs from time to time, though I never found myself in possession of a bottle or a can afterward, until now. (And never, or rarely, reviewed from on tap during my time at Acadia, for several reasons.)

And now, we will drink it: 

Crystal clear, bright golden hue, vibrant ivory head. 

In the nose: Fresh, lively, stunning. Mosaic hops are spilling out citric goodness.

In the mouth: Crisp, brisk, and bursting with hop bitterness. Flavors of orange, lemon, grapefruit, and berries abound on the palate. Smooth, lush malt keeps it nice at the base. Light bodied, easy-drinking, and abundantly flavorful. Never-ending happiness and exceptional session ability make this an almost perfect pale ale. 

Downright delicious. 

This clean, rich, golden beer showcases Mosaic hops and Golden Promise malts proving there truly is beauty in simplicity.

(Edit: I went to the Founders website to find more information about this beer, and could not locate it. It does not appear anywhere on their Availability Calendar. Did I purchase that 15-pack at the end of it's life? Has it been dropped for the unforeseen future? Did I really wait until the very last minute to review it?)

Drumconrath (DCR Brewing Company) Ribbonman Irish Red Ale

Drumconrath (DCR Brewing Company) Ribbonman Irish Style Red Ale with Honey. 

5.5 % ABV. 25 IBU. 16 oz. can. Drumconrath Brewing, Fargo, ND. 

Mostly clear, deep burgundy hue, slim reddish head. 

In the nose: Slightly sweet, malt-forward.

In the mouth:  Clean, smooth, malty, earthy, and exceptionally easy drinking. Hint of honey. Minor hops. Well balanced. Classic rendition of the Irish Red Ale style. Quite nice. Good drinking. 

A malt forward beer with a perfect balance of bitterness and a deep red color.

Boulevard / Three Floyds Deep Flux Barley-wine Aged in Rye Whiskey and Medeira Wine Casks

Boulevard / Three Floyds Deep Flux Barley-wine Aged in Rye Whiskey and Medeira Wine Casks.

14.3 % ABV. 20 IBU. Boulevard Brewing, Kansas City, MO, in collaboration with Three Floyds Brewing. 

Clear-is, rich, reddish hue, slim white head above. 

In the nose: Cherries. Dates. Oak. Red, red wine. Whiskey. Massive malt. Caramel. Vanilla. And the threat of big alcohol on the horizon. Whoa. 

In the mouth: Woo! More of that miss-mash invades the palate. Caramel, toffee, wine, whiskey, intense sweetness, immense malt flavors, vanilla, fruit, barrels, sweet, but deadly. Slightly bitter. Overblown, and surprisingly balanced. This beer is kind of crazy, but it works. It's big and busy, brash and outlandish, and  damn if it doesn't do the job. 

The doom of incoming alcohol starts its slough. Time to surrender to the onslaught. 

A while back, we took the brewers from 3 Floyds on a long walk past thousands of our bourbon, rum, tequila, and red wine barrels. We stopped to rest next to a collection of rye whiskey and Madeira wine casks. After a few beers we agreed that yes, these were the chosen ones. A couple more beers and we heard them tell us they wanted to be filled with barleywine – and when barrels speak, we listen. But when collaborating with 3 Floyds, predictable just won’t do, so we made this barleywine different, lighter in color than you might expect. It’s a rich, malty brew that beautifully complements the resplendent flavors of rye, Madeira, and oak lurking in the barrels.

AROMA: Vanilla, butterscotch, whiskey

MALT: Roast, caramel

BlackStack Tinseltown West Coast IPA

BlackStack Tinseltown West Coast IPA.

7% ABV. BlackStack Brewing, St. Paul, MN.

And here we have a BlackStack beer that I couldn't not try, for I've basically been begging for it. I see new BlackStack beers on a weekly basis, and it's always "oh, another DDH hazy DIPA, ho, hum, yet another TIPA, another $20 4-pack." And now they released a $12 4-pack in the form of a non-hazy West Coast-style IPA, the kind I like. And this time, they're not being sarcastic about it. At least, not in the name.

Let's get into it...

Beautifully clear, bright golden hue, slim white head. 

In the nose: Bold hop display, citric, floral, a touch of pine. And a twist of cat pee. 

In the mouth: Crisp and clean, bright and hoppy. Orange and lemon, with the prick of the pine. Just a bit. Light bodied, and easily consumed. Big bitterness, plenty of play on the palate. A touch juicy, but ultimately dry. At the end, though, I'm nonplussed. This one doesn't come close enough to the best of the style that it is (seemingly reluctantly) trying to emulate. Close, alas, but the cigar is not given. Tasty, though, so I'll take it. 

Wait, did I say not sarcastic? Check this out: Another one of those C-Thru IPAs like our ancestors drank. Beautiful Vistas of Simcoe, Nugget & Mosaic Cryo on a crispity, crushity pils base. Pack up the trunk with this puppy & head out West.

Guys. That's cute and everything, but the New England/Hazy IPA style is only five years old. Everything has a cycle. To pretend that this newer style is here to stay and that West Coast is a thing of the past is short-sighted. I feel that tongues will tire of the hazy style, as surely as everything new under the sun has it's season, and each fad will surely pass. 

Make IPAs bitter again! The Bitter Nib demands it! 

Clown Shoes Crunkle Sam 2020. American Barley-wine Ale aged in Bourbon Barrels

Clown Shoes Crunkle Sam 2020. American Barley-wine Ale aged in Bourbon Barrels.

10 % ABV. Clown Shoes Beer, Boston, MA. 

Clear, amber-toned, large, beige-ish head of foam. 

In the nose: deep, complex, caramel malt, vanilla, dark fruit, tobacco, leather, bourbon, a smidgeon of smoke...so many depths, so many layers. A feast for the olfactories. 

In the mouth: Mmm, bitter. Mmm, malty. Mmmm, bourbon. Mmm, mm, mmm. This has it all. Caramel malt, toffee, deep, rich, luxurious, decadent. Malt forward, to say the least. So many rich, delicious flavors playing on the palate. Not as big as it could be, but plenty big, enough. I am enjoying this. Wow. Wo-ow.

I am always happy when a beer meets and exceeds expectations. I have faith in Clown Shoes, and this one blew that out of the water. This one delivers. Oh, wow. 

Broken Clock Spruce Juice Spruce ESB

Broken Clock Spruce Juice Spruce ESB.

Now here we have a beer that I could have purchased at any time while it was on sale at the retail store where I am currently employed, but never did, for whatever reason. Too many beers in my fridge already, maybe. But someone took it upon himself to provide me with a growler, so I could get down with this one, and check it out for my own self. Thanks again, Dave!

6.6 % ABV. 40 IBU. Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, Minneapolis, MN. 

Slightly clouded, amber/bronze coloration, slim whitish head. 

In the nose: Spruce tips slowly but surely pull ahead of hops and malt here. Piney and malty hold down the fort. 

In the mouth: More juicy goodness. Nice bitterness glides along the palate, hoppy, juicy, malty, full of spruce-y flavors. Accented by malt. Well balanced, good combination of flavors. I liked this one all the way down. 

Wild Mind Black Is Beautiful Imperial Stout

Wild Mind Black Is Beautiful Imperial Stout. with Coffee, Maple, Cinnamon & Sea Salt.

9.5 % ABV. 60  IBU. Wild Mind Ales, Minneapolis, MN. 

Utter and absolute blackness, throughly opaque, rich brown head, lasting long. Love this look. 

In the nose: Holy Ravioli! Powerful aromatics pouring out of this one. The maple, thick as sap, the coffee, cinnamon and cocoa...whoa. 

In the mouth: All those flavors convene on the palate, none jostling or jousting for position, all in a lovely line. Not quite thick or viscous, but round, smooth, cool, calm and collected. Nothing sticks out over others. Maple isn't too much, nor cinnamon. A beautifully balanced beer, with only the large alcohol content threatening to crash this quiet convocation. This one is also never too sweet, despite the opportunity for it, though it gets close. Cinnamon rises up to take a bow, but sticks it out to close the scene. 

I was going to begin an embargo on maple beers in my regular diet, much as I've been steadfast in eschewing the use of marshmallow, and then I realized that this one was up next. But, it's not overboard. This broad display of flavors actually works. And I like it. Altogether enjoyable. 

Black is Beautiful is an Imperial stout brewed with maple, cinnamon, coffee from Up Coffee Roasters, and finished with a touch of sea salt for a more intense flavor profile.

Arbeiter Sucker Punch India Pale Lager

Arbeiter Sucker Punch India Pale Lager.

Today I spent a small part of my day off visiting the newest brewery in Minneapolis, Arbeiter Brewing Company, which has taken over the building that used to house Harriet Brewing, at 3038 Minnehaha Avenue S., lo, those many years ago. (It's only been four. That's not so many. But, it feels like forever.) It was also my first time in that neighborhood since February or March, and as the world knows, many things happened to that space in Minneapolis after the events of May 25, 2020. The blank spaces that were Hennepin-Lake Liquors, and Midori's Floating World, the Autozone that burnt to a crisp. That new apartment building that burned down is now on it's way back up. Target's back in business. The 5th Precinct, still closed down. 

And Arbeiter is open for business, but take-out only. I don't think they have ever been open for on-site consumption, yet, but I am looking forward to that day. The space has been completely reimagined, rebuilt, repurposed. There's an upstairs seating level, even, something I wouldn't even have pictured. It's hard to even think of the old taproom, compared to this one. I sure will continue to miss that spot, flaws and charms and all, but I also welcome the new, guided by new owners, managers, and brewers that will keep the beer flowing for years to come.

And I brought back seven crowlers to take notes on, first up, the India Pale Lager. I've often said here that I don't go for lagers that much (and I suspect that we'll see our share from this facility), but if they're hoppy enough, I might change my tune. Let's just see about this one, shall we? 

6.4 % ABV. 50 IBU. Arbeiter Brewing, Minneapolis, MN. 

Clear, bright golden hue, large ivory head, slowly drifting down. 

In the nose: lightly hoppy, slightly citric. 

In the mouth: Minor bitterness graces the palate at first sip. Orange, lemon and grapefruit flavors bless the tongue. Crisp, clean mouthfeel. Light bodied, long, hoppy finish, quite refreshing and with an excellent ease of consumability. This drinks down like a doggone treat. Liking this a lot. 

You won’t know what hit you after a Sucker Punch IPL. A dry-hopped lager exclusively using experimental New Zealand hops and showcases the new North Star Pils™ from Rahr Malting.

The experimental hop, HORT9099, from New Zealand exhibits strong Meyer lemon (think lemon but sweeter) as well as soft woody/piney notes. North Star Pils™ has a rich, honey and nutty sweetness for a pilsner malt. It perfectly balances with the aggressive New Zealand hop additions in the kettle.

Junkyard Nutty Fella Imperial Stout with hazelnuts and vanilla beans

Junkyard Nutty Fella Imperial Stout with hazelnuts and vanilla beans.

10.8% ABV. Junkyard Brewing, Moorhead, MN.

Absolute darkness. Thoroughly opaque, Slim brown head. 

In the nose: Chocolate starts it off. Nuttiness comes on in. Sweet, caramel & toffee. Nice. 

In the mouth: Utter decadence. Richness abounds. Big, big, big. Boom, boom, boom. Hazelnutty and vanilla-y. Immense maltiness. Fuller than full. Big and boozy. Yum a dum dummy. 

This imperial stout is smooth, creamy, and packed with hazelnut and chocolate flavors and aromas!

The Brewing Projekt Skullduggery West Coast IPA

The Brewing Projekt Skullduggery West Coast IPA. Double India Pale Ale with Simcoe, Centennial, and Amarillo. 

7.2 % ABV. The Brewing Projekt, Eau Claire, WI. 

This is the 5th appearance of The Brewing Projekt in the Nib over the past three years, including that collaboration with Oliphant. This is curious, since their last appearance was in July, and yet I haven't bought any of their beers since, though new ones appear almost weekly at the retail store where I currently work. People say that they're creative, but I think they're promoting illiteracy. They can't spell "jungle juice" right, or "smoothie", or even "project", for goodness sake. All the labels look like outtakes from Adventure Time. Everything's a variation on a smoothie sour, or is called "Puff" or something. And anytime they make a regular ol' IPA that's not a milkshake or a some shit, it's always $17-$20 a 4-pack. Who needs it!

And then I saw this one. $14.99. West Coast style. Double IPA. Okay, let's try it out, and hope they don't pull a switcheroo and make it a hazy without saying anything, as is the custom these days. 

Holy Crap! It's clear! What the---?!? Bright golden, too, with an ample stash of ivory head on top. I never would have believed it. 

In the nose: citrus and pine with a special added pungency, all very lively, bold, and almost aggressive. Highly likable, this. 

In the mouth: Exactly what I'm looking for in this style. Big hops, big bitterness, 100% piney and citric. Medium bodied, slight sweetness, all the classic West Coast hop bitterness ringing in full effect. And the alcohol content isn't quite high enough to really call it a double IPA, I am feeling something and the hop presence on the palate feels double enough. Tasty hoppy treat. Even, if I may, yum a dum dum. 

I give this one my firm stamp of approval. Although, I can get Ninja vs. Unicorn for $4 less, so I may not pick it up too often. Still, nice surprise from these guys. 

Oliphant Gorb Hazy India Pale Ale

Oliphant Gorb Hazy India Pale Ale. Double dry-hopped with Cryo Mosaic and Amarillo Hops.

7.5% ABV, Oliphant Brewing, Somerset, WI. 

I had to make it out to Oliphant one last time this past year, on the very last weekend, (thanks to Dave K!) to pick up the remainder of my beers from the Smug Club program. Won't be rejoining as the rewards have diminished, and it was perilous enough to get out there a mere three times this  last year. They were open for take out growlers and cans only, although there is no shut-down of bars and restaurants in Wisconsin. Just extra precautions on their part. Had to get some merch, too, like this glass you see in the pic.  I have too many glasses as it is, but the collecting continues. 

And the collecting of beers, as well. This will be the 127th appearance of Oliphant in the Bitter Nib, behind the top brewery, Town Hall, at 199, and ahead of #3, Surly, with 124. I guess I must like them.

On with the beer

Hazy, bright golden, lush and lasting white head. Looking good. 

In the nose: Bold, vibrant hop character bursts onto the olfactories.  Powerful citrus and portions of pine.

In the mouth: A festival of hops pops on the palate. Dry and juicy in equal amounts. Quite lively dance of bitterness that tickles the sense. Refreshing and delicious. This one's got what it takes in all the right places. 

I like this. I'd like it in a six-pack, I'd even like it in a 4-pack. I don't like it more than Lizardize, but I'll pick it in a pinch. 

I still don't know the story of Gorb, let alone Gorb Gorb. But, check this out: on the label for this beer, a pink skinned character in lotus position is concentrating while some green energy emanates around him, all this while the eye of a horned reptilian beast is directly behind him, as it opens its jaws. On the label of Gorb Gorb, that eye is seen in a darkened cave behind the pink figure, while a club-wielding barbarian in an Oliphant logo shaped helmet looks on from a distance. What does it mean? Somebody help me. 

As for the difference between Gorb and Gorb Gorb, I think its booze. I'm going to drink one next to find out. 

Modist Liquid Citra Crystals DDH Citra New England IPA

Modist Liquid Citra Crystals DDH Citra New England IPA.

6.4 % ABV. Modist Brewing, Minneapolis, MN. 

Hazy and fuzzy, golden/orange hue, slim white head. 

In the nose: soft, gauze-like, muted citrus and pine. 

In the mouth: Brief sting of bitterness before the juice chimes in. Bright, shiny, citrusy flavors reign, bursting upon the palate. Minor bitterness, clean malt texture, several layers of deliciousness. Juicy turns to dry in the finish, rounding out wonderfully. 

This is tasty stuff, and I like it. I normally eschew the NE style, but I had to check out a Modist beer without lactose in it, for once. 

One thing's for sure, I certainly can't subsist on a diet of this stuff. There are too many beer styles on earth to merely dine upon DDH hazy IPAs. 'nuff sed.

Double dry hopped Citra New England India Pale Ale, hopped and double dry hopped solely with our hand-selected Citra and Cryo Citra.