Brew Batch #72 Ikigai

The last of my "I wanna try it" batches, Ikigai Barleywine. This one came in at 1.104@72F. The swill is straight sugar coated raisins followed by a 6 hop addition bitterness. Hopefully it'll get on down while it's somewhat still cool at night, then I'll dry-hop on 3 ounces and age till just before AU vs Vandy (gotta a guest coming in, hope he brings those bourbon barrels). I may split this one over some wood, will definitely bottle some. Already have the crowns in hand. After this it's onto a "contract" brew and some nice IPAs for the summer, did I hear someone ask for a session IPA?

Lando Backs Colt 45 (again)

When I read this being a huge Star Wars and Colt 45 fan (yes I did try it in my earlier college years), I had to repost it and put in my 2 cents. This is an awesome marketing idea. I remember the smoothness of these ads when I was PBA (pre-beer age) and thought I'd like to be Billy Dee suave. Of course, we have people claiming race targeting, etc. blah blah blah. But Colt 45 only carries a 5.6%abv, which is what most craft beer drinkers pee and considering The Most Interesting Man was just retired I think Pabst is hitting a home run. No one persecuted Dos Equis for their 9 year run and the last time a checked Lando was targeting Tie Fighters (pew pew). I just wish he had cut his nails in the new commerical.

Our Tastes-- Tropical Disturbance

Another SwampHead beauty, Tropical Disturbance double IPA leapt from the 750ml bottle with a citrus nose that reminded me of a fresh orange being peeled in front of my nose. And the bottle was a good 3 feet away! I've been enamored with this brewery since before they jumped into their new mega space in which they currently reside and am secretly trying to figure out when I can see it. It poured a yellow straw wih high levels of hop particulate. At first I thought it was yeast bed but oh no, it was the Wrath of Lupulin (different than Khan). The slight sweetness from the Crystal malt is perfectly balanced with the Centenial, Columbus and Simcoe blend to give it the perfect sugar laden pine cone in a pint. And don't get me started on the label! Just when I thought I saw 3 panthers another appeared, how many do you count? At 8.7% I'd like to have these one weekend until I smelled like turpentine:)