We bust into some beer mail from Maine and New Hampshire, thanks to our new best friend Dave. We review six beers of varying styles with the help of our most regular and precious guest, Dennis. In addition to our typically eloquent aroma and taste descriptors, we bring a veritable symphony of randomness and small wind instruments. Topics include coolships, “tart” vs. “sour”, agreeable hop profiles, local IPA comparisons, Weird Al, LeVar Burton, Flintstone vitamins, that guy from Mr. Show, and weed. We also get to the bottom of why Craig doesn’t like hoppy stouts. Be one with the trees.
Craig
1. Allagash Coolship Resurgam (2015) Gueuze
2. Stoneface Mozaccalypse DIPA
3. Foundation Forge Russian Imperial Stout
4. Stoneface IPA
5. Bissell Brothers The Substance IPA
6. Oxbow Barrel-Aged Farmhouse Pale Ale
Ryan
1. Allagash Coolship Resurgam (2015) Gueuze
2. Bissell Brothers The Substance IPA
3. Foundation Forge Russian Imperial Stout
4. Stoneface Mozaccalypse DIPA
5. Stoneface IPA
6. Oxbow Barrel-Aged Farmhouse Pale Ale
Dennis
1. Allagash Coolship Resurgam (2015) Gueuze
2. Foundation Forge Russian Imperial Stout
3. Bissell Brothers The Substance IPA
4. Stoneface Mozaccalypse DIPA
5. Stoneface IPA
6. Oxbow Barrel-Aged Farmhouse Pale Ale