What: Three Floyd's Brewing Co. - Gorch Fock German Style Helles Lager
Style: Munich Helles Lager
Vessel: Tulip Glass
Price: $10.00 (22 oz) - purchased at Goose the Market
Where: Home
When: September 28, 2008
Rating: 3
Comments: This was my first adventure with a Three Floyds beer that wasn't a hop bomb. It might have even been my first experience with a Munich Hellles Lager (I don't remember having any others). Overall the beer was pretty good. It's nice to see Three Floyds can craft such a subtle beer. It had a smooth mouthfeel - almost a little buttery (in a good way). It had a touch of citrus to it and it was a little grassy with a bit of malt mixed in for good measure. It wasn't what I expected out of Three Floyds, but I'd drink it again.
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September 28, 2008
May 4, 2008
Three Floyd's Brewing Company - Behemoth Barley Wine
What: Three Floyd's Brewing Company - Behemoth Barley WineStyle: American Barley Wine
Vessel: Tulip Glass
Price: $4.50 (ish - I didn't see a detailed receipt)
Where: Hot Shotz Gastropub
When: May 3, 2008
Rating: 2
Comments: I had time to grab a quick lunch, and decided I was close to Hot Shotz, so why not get a good beer with lunch. I had a great burger, and a great beer. I'm normally not a huge barley wine kind of guy, but I enjoyed this one. It didn't have an overpowering alcohol flavor and it was nice. I'd say give it a try. I wasn't going to until Chris, one of the owners, offered me a free taster of it (and a couple of other beers). That's the benefit of getting there before any crowd starts arriving. I really need to add this place into the rotation. They've got great food, beer and service.
Ratebeer Link:http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/three-floyds-behemoth-barleywine/6055/
Three Floyd's Brewing Company - Dreadnaught Imperial IPA
What: Three Floyd's Brewing Company - Dreadnaught Imperial IPAStyle: Imperial IPA
Vessel: Pint Glass
Price: $13.00 (22 oz. bottle)
Where: Bada Boomz Restaurant (Downtown)
When: April 25, 2008
Rating: 3
Comments: I split this bottle with Brewer McDuff, and I'm not finding many notes on it. I do remember liking it quite a bit. It's defenitely not a session beer, and a little goes a long way. I think I need to give it a whirl again to be able to comment on it more intelligently.
Ratebeer Link: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/three-floyds-dreadnaught-imperial-ipa/8933/
Bada Boomz Downtown - Samplers
What: Bada Boomz Sampler
Vessel: Sampler Glasses
Price: $9.00
Where: Bada Boomz Downtown
When: April 25, 2008
Comments: Here's a continuation from the guy's night I had with Brewer McDuff. After dinner at Rock Bottom, we hit Bada Boomz for some good craft beer. We had a great time, with an entertaining bartender (Christopher). There was also a group of folks who stopped in on their way from Atlanta to DarkLord day (it was the next day). For an update on Bada Boomz, check out DIG-B. These are my comments.
Founder's Dry Hopped Pale Ale:
This was an OK beer. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. It had a bit of a smoky flavor, compared to some of the others we sampled. I also gave it another shot at Hot Shotz on 5/3 during lunch. My opinion hasn't changed.
Rating = 4
Mad Anthony IPA:
This seemed more like a pale ale than an IPA. Having said that, it was nice and hoppy. I'd order it again (and again).
Rating = 3
Bell's Hopslam:
Yeah, I really like this beer. The hand pull adds another dimension to it.
Rating = 1
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA:
It seemed to have a smoky aftertaste, similar to the Founder's. It also seemed to have a nutty flavor. I was enjoying it until the aftertaste kicked in. I really didn't like how it finished.
Rating = 4
Stone IPA:
I enjoyed this one quite a bit. It was smooth and hoppy. It really seemed to smooth out at the end also. A very nice finish.
Bell's Oberon:
As the bartender, Chris, said - this is just like Blue Moon, but everyone loves it just because it's Bells. I wasn't crazy about this year's offering. There just wasn't too much to it. It tasted a bit like a lager to me. (For the record we sampled all the IPAs after all the non-IPAs).
Rating = 5
Red Hook CopperHook:
The mouth feel on this was a bit slimy, but not necessarily in a bad way. It seems a bit like Budweiser, but more "funky" (in a weird way). I don't think I'd get this again.
Rating = 5
Abita Turbo Dog:
I didn't write down too many notes 0n this one. I might need to give it another chance. My notes say "nutty, watery, but smooth".
Rating = 4 (with a 3 scratched out)
Brugge's Triple De Riple:
I really like this beer. It was pretty solid, but not as good as I remembered it being. Having said that, it was still one of the best of the night.
Rating = 2
3 Floyd's Gumball Head:
This had a nice floral hop profile for a wheat beer. It also had a nice hoppy flavor. Pretty good.
Rating = 3
Founder's Devil Dancer Triple IPA:
Christopher, the bartender, was nice enough to let us sample this one. He was raving about it. It was pretty good. It's an extremely complex beer. It had a nice hop profile, but it was also scotchy, warm and buttery. Evidently the only places this is on tap is at Founder's and at Bada Boomz (although they were almost out of it at Bada Boomz).
Rating = 3
Vessel: Sampler Glasses
Price: $9.00
Where: Bada Boomz Downtown
When: April 25, 2008
Comments: Here's a continuation from the guy's night I had with Brewer McDuff. After dinner at Rock Bottom, we hit Bada Boomz for some good craft beer. We had a great time, with an entertaining bartender (Christopher). There was also a group of folks who stopped in on their way from Atlanta to DarkLord day (it was the next day). For an update on Bada Boomz, check out DIG-B. These are my comments.
Founder's Dry Hopped Pale Ale:
This was an OK beer. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. It had a bit of a smoky flavor, compared to some of the others we sampled. I also gave it another shot at Hot Shotz on 5/3 during lunch. My opinion hasn't changed.
Rating = 4
Mad Anthony IPA:
This seemed more like a pale ale than an IPA. Having said that, it was nice and hoppy. I'd order it again (and again).
Rating = 3
Bell's Hopslam:
Yeah, I really like this beer. The hand pull adds another dimension to it.
Rating = 1
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA:
It seemed to have a smoky aftertaste, similar to the Founder's. It also seemed to have a nutty flavor. I was enjoying it until the aftertaste kicked in. I really didn't like how it finished.
Rating = 4
Stone IPA:
I enjoyed this one quite a bit. It was smooth and hoppy. It really seemed to smooth out at the end also. A very nice finish.
Bell's Oberon:
As the bartender, Chris, said - this is just like Blue Moon, but everyone loves it just because it's Bells. I wasn't crazy about this year's offering. There just wasn't too much to it. It tasted a bit like a lager to me. (For the record we sampled all the IPAs after all the non-IPAs).
Rating = 5
Red Hook CopperHook:
The mouth feel on this was a bit slimy, but not necessarily in a bad way. It seems a bit like Budweiser, but more "funky" (in a weird way). I don't think I'd get this again.
Rating = 5
Abita Turbo Dog:
I didn't write down too many notes 0n this one. I might need to give it another chance. My notes say "nutty, watery, but smooth".
Rating = 4 (with a 3 scratched out)
Brugge's Triple De Riple:
I really like this beer. It was pretty solid, but not as good as I remembered it being. Having said that, it was still one of the best of the night.
Rating = 2
3 Floyd's Gumball Head:
This had a nice floral hop profile for a wheat beer. It also had a nice hoppy flavor. Pretty good.
Rating = 3
Founder's Devil Dancer Triple IPA:
Christopher, the bartender, was nice enough to let us sample this one. He was raving about it. It was pretty good. It's an extremely complex beer. It had a nice hop profile, but it was also scotchy, warm and buttery. Evidently the only places this is on tap is at Founder's and at Bada Boomz (although they were almost out of it at Bada Boomz).
Rating = 3
April 4, 2008
R Bistro & Three Floyds Beer Dinner
Here's some beer dinner news that was forwarded from a friend. I'm not sure yet if I'll be attending, but thought there might be some interest out there. It sounds pretty darn good (how about courses 3 & 4?!).
Here's the text of the email:
Greetings R bistro Patrons!
At long last! It's time for the much anticipated R bistro Three Floyds Beer Dinner! (I've anticipated it, at any rate) The dinner will pair the culinary stylings of R bistro with the World Class brews of Indiana's own Three Floyds Brewery. (Brewmaster Nick Floyd has earned worldwide acclaim for his work) The evening promises to be an interesting one, offering up creative pairings for some truly unique beers. Matt Clapesattle from World Class Beverages will lead us through the tasting, and I expect a compelling argument for the worth of beer as a truly versatile, food-friendly beverage.
Make your reservations today for what should be an enjoyable evening!
Bryan Jackson
R bistro
For reservations:
Call (317)423-0312
or log on to Rbistro.com
R bistro's Three Floyds Beer Dinner
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
6:30 pm
$65/person
(tax & gratuity included)
--Menu--
Aperitif
'Gumball Head' Red Wheat
First Course
Beer-battered shrimp with radish slaw
'Dreadnaught' IPA
Second Course
Porchetta with giardiniera
'Pride and Joy' Mild Ale
Third Course
Chickpea and vegetable curry
'Alpha King' Pale Ale
Fourth Course
IN lamb sausage, mustard mash & onion confiture
'Gorch Fock' Munich Helles
Fifth Course
Cheese (TBA)
'Behemoth' American Barleywine
Fin
Malt beer float
with house-made vanilla bean ice cream & banana cake
'Robert the Bruce' Scottish Ale
Here's the text of the email:
Greetings R bistro Patrons!
At long last! It's time for the much anticipated R bistro Three Floyds Beer Dinner! (I've anticipated it, at any rate) The dinner will pair the culinary stylings of R bistro with the World Class brews of Indiana's own Three Floyds Brewery. (Brewmaster Nick Floyd has earned worldwide acclaim for his work) The evening promises to be an interesting one, offering up creative pairings for some truly unique beers. Matt Clapesattle from World Class Beverages will lead us through the tasting, and I expect a compelling argument for the worth of beer as a truly versatile, food-friendly beverage.
Make your reservations today for what should be an enjoyable evening!
Bryan Jackson
R bistro
For reservations:
Call (317)423-0312
or log on to Rbistro.com
R bistro's Three Floyds Beer Dinner
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
6:30 pm
$65/person
(tax & gratuity included)
--Menu--
Aperitif
'Gumball Head' Red Wheat
First Course
Beer-battered shrimp with radish slaw
'Dreadnaught' IPA
Second Course
Porchetta with giardiniera
'Pride and Joy' Mild Ale
Third Course
Chickpea and vegetable curry
'Alpha King' Pale Ale
Fourth Course
IN lamb sausage, mustard mash & onion confiture
'Gorch Fock' Munich Helles
Fifth Course
Cheese (TBA)
'Behemoth' American Barleywine
Fin
Malt beer float
with house-made vanilla bean ice cream & banana cake
'Robert the Bruce' Scottish Ale
March 27, 2008
Three Floyds Brewing Co. - Pride & Joy Mild Ale
What: Three Floyds Brewing Co. - Pride & Joy Mild Ale Style: American Pale Ale
Vessel: Bottle (no glass offered)
Price: Included in cost of cooking class
Where: Grillmaster's Garden
When: March 25, 2008
Rating: 4
Comments: While at Grillmaster's Garden, I also sampled this Three Floyd's beer. I thought this was a pretty good beer. I wouldn't say that it was very distinctive. A little hoppier than I expected (which is always a good thing), so it had that going for it. By no means is this a bad beer, just nothing too out of the ordinary.
Ratebeer Link: http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/three-floyds-pride-&-joy-mild-ale/6223/
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