Fresh batch of superhot peppers from Linda’s Fiery Treats. Nice variety of 7 Pot, Ghost, Fatalli, Naga, Primotalli, Scorpion, various cross peppers, and more!
One Day from Ocelot Brewing Company, saison collaboration with Canadian band Fucked Up. Never thought I’d see one of my favorite hardcore punk bands collab with one of my favorite local breweries!
Pours mostly clear to semi-hazy golden yellow with off-white head
Aroma is herbal, citrus peel & tropical/stone fruit, light funk
Flavor brings black pepper, herbal notes, bits of citrus & tropical/stone fruit, light funk
Pretty tasty saison, 4/5 overall
Hand In Glove, a 3.8% ABV English style dark mild from Ocelot Brewing Co. of Dulles, VA. Brewed with Michigan Fuggle hops and Epiphany malts
Pours a nice clear dark amber brown with tan head
Aroma brings malts, some biscuit, subtle caramel
Flavor is malt up front with light hop bitterness, some caramel and toffee
A pretty tasty dark mild, 4/5 overall
Sounding Joy, a 5.25% ABV fruited wild ale from Black Narrows Brewing Co. of Chincoteague, VA. Fermented with local trifoliate oranges.
Pours a slightly hazy yellow with off-white head
Aroma has orange & lemon citrus, light tart notes
Flavor bursts with juicy oranges up front followed by some lightly tart notes
Medium body, finishes lightly tart and semi-dry
Nicely tart delicious orangey wild ale! 4.25/5 overall
Diamonds Are Forever, 12.5% ABV barrel aged barleywine cuvée from Black Flag Brewing Co. of Columbia, MD. Blend from bourbon (66%), cognac (17%), rum (17%) barrels
Pours a dark amber brown with thin beige head
Aromas brings bourbon, cognac, rum, oak, caramel, toffee
Flavor has a mix of bourbon & spirits up front followed by caramel, toffee, brown sugar, oak
Medium body. Alcohol is very well masked for the ABV
Nice blend, 4.25/5 overall. Thanks @gnitro for the beer!
Whiz Wit cheesesteak inspired hot sauce via Mammoth Sauce Co. Stars Jalapeño & Serrano peppers, caramelized onions, nutritional yeast
Medium/thick, pale green/yellow, bits of peppers & onions
Aroma & Flavor: Jalapeño & Serrano, caramelized onion, cheesy notes from nutritional yeast
Heat: Tolerable light burn on tongue
Overall: A more unique sauce I’ve enjoyed! Goes well on cheesesteak, nice on pizza. Could be good on burger or meaty sandwich
Heat Rating: 2/10
Flavor: 9.5/10