418. Upland Brewing Co. (Bloomington, IN) - Rind

“Intense orange & lemon aroma, chamomille, coriander.”

It’s not especially intense, and I suppose the flowery sort of flavor on the back end might be chamomille—but I have no idea what chamomille is supposed to taste like (and neither did my wife). I didn’t think much of it, but I wanted to post it because of the way Jackson photobombed the picture.

417. 18th Street Brewery (Hammond, IN) - King Dough

“IPA with Amarillo and Centennial hops collaboration with Miller Pizza their crust was thrown into the mash.”

The description on the menu at the taproom didn’t mention pizza crust in the mash, and I would not have guessed from tasting it. Tasted like an ordinary IPA to me—nothing to write home about, but not bad.

416. 18th Street Brewery (Hammond, IN) - Boujee Juice

“Double dry-hopped, Double India Pale Ale brewed with Nelson and Mosaic hops.”

Doesn’t taste or drink remotely like a double IPA. Nice peach notes up front, and maybe just a hint of pineapple or coconut. Very smooth on the back end.

Deep Thoughts #272

Anybody know of any research out there that has studied the possibility that an all day rain can turn a person into a fucking psycho killer?

414. Heretic (Fairfield, CA) - Chocolate Hazelnut Porter

“Chocolate Hazelnut Porter, or CHP as we call it, is a rich, full-flavored, robust porter bursting with luscious Guittard cocoa and hazelnut. Notes of coffee and caramel round out this delicious treat. Beer lovers declare our Chocolate Hazelnut Porter is a dessert in a glass, but it has a nice semi-dry finish that keeps it easy drinking and not too heavy to drink by the pint.”

The bartender at Loom called it “liquid Nutella,” and that caught my attention. My wife doesn’t like beer, but she loves Nutella—and I thought maybe there was a chance that this beer might be the one that could bridge the gap for her. Alas, it is not liquid Nutella—but it is a pretty good beer. The flavors blend well, and the cocoa and coffee take that semi-dry finish almost to the edge of bitter—in a good way. I’m thinking I might have to get some more of this beer, and mix it with some Peanut Butter Busted Knuckle, just to see what happens.

415. Scarlet Lane Brewing Company (McCordsville, IN) - Dorian Oatmeal Cream Pie Stout

“Oatmeal stout with lactose, dark brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and clove.”

They include pictures of actual Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies on their website-that-shall-not-be-named post about this beer, but they don’t say anything about actual Oatmeal Cream Pies in the mash (and I didn’t think to ask while we were there yesterday). With that list of ingredients, though, I suspect they’re just trying to approximate the flavor. They don’t quite get there, but it’s an interesting effect—not nearly as heavy or sweet as the brown sugar and molasses might lead you to believe, with much more of a spice flavor than you get in an Oatmeal Cream Pie. Not great, but not bad.

Deep Thoughts #271

Fuck the CDC, fuck masks, and fuck ya mother. Grow a fucking immune system, and get the fuck back out into life, you spineless cunting fuck.