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Allagash Odyssey -- A fitting name for the last beer in my 365 project. Almost black in color. Plenty of malt character with dark fruit, vanilla, and strong oak notes from the barrels. Excellent. 9
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Trappistes Rochefort 10 -- Everything comes together beautifully in this quad. Strength, complexity, indulgence. An experience to savor. 9.5
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Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar -- Brown ale with hazelnut notes. A little flat and watery, but the malt and hazelnut pair well. 6
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Hell or High Watermelon Wheat -- The watermelon is evident but does not overwhelm, lending a tart finish rather than the expected sweetness. 5.5
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Hardywood Hoplar -- Imperial IPA that delivers the goods. Big, bitter, aromatic. 7
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Blue Mountain Full Nelson -- Very good pale ale from Nelson County, Virginia. Sharp hops, pine aroma, balance. 7
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El Guapo Agave IPA -- Another good Virginia entry. Tame for an IPA and I do not detect agave ... perhaps it contributes to the dry finish. 6
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Woody Creek Belgian White -- Spices and orange bitters give this one nice flavor. A bit thin. Best for Summer. 6
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Brew Dog Hardcore IPA -- A big IPA from Scotland. Good, crisp hop character. Citrus. Carries the high ABV well. 7
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Dogfish Head Midas Touch -- Billed an Ancient Ale, this is a beer that defies categorization. Honey, grapes, sweet fruit. Well-bodied and pleasant tasting. 7
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Allagash Dubbel -- Nice malt character. Caramel and dark fruit. Simple but very good. 7.5
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Coors Light -- If you want to drink a lot of beer for not much money, you could do worse. Light and watery. Neutral flavor. 3
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Samuel Adams New World Tripel -- This tripel packs a flavor punch. Fruity, bright notes, traditional belgian finish. 7
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Tenfidy Imperial Stout -- Lives up to its lofty reputation. Big, bold with huge flavors of caramel, chocolate, coffee and bitter malt. Comes together nicely with a cigar. 8
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New Belgium Shift -- Good pale ale served on draft by my son in downtown Richmond. Nice, simple beer. Low on aroma and depth. 6
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Route des Epices -- Rye beer brewed with peppercorns. I like the backgound rye, but the strong peppery finish lingers. Interesting, but too much. 4
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Victory Hop Wallop Ale -- Big hops as advertised, but decent balance and drinkable. 7
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Bitter American Ale -- Solid pale ale. Nice citrus aroma, good wearable hop character. 7
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Founders Dirty Bastard -- Strong scotch style ale enjoyed 12 hours after shoulder surgery (never mind what the doctor said). Good so far as I can remember. 6
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Breckenridge 471 Small Batch IPA -- Aromatic, with grapefruit and pleasant bitterness. Good. 6.5
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Yakima Glory -- Craft-beer cupcakes were delicious. The beer was a hoppy, unbalanced mess. 5
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Hop Head Red -- Red IPAs mostly disappoint, but this one hits all the right notes for me. Rich and malty with the perfect complement of hops. Excellent. 8
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Gubna Imperial IPA -- Strong, dense beer. Hops border on overwhelming, but it all comes together nicely. Sip with care. 7
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Dark Hollow -- Another Virginia stout. Great chocolate and coffee character, with background bourbon and oak that accents well. Tart cherry finish is great. 7.5
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Dark Abby -- Plenty of caramel and dark fruits. Medium body and nice balance. 6.5
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Ommegang Game of Thrones -- Limited edition Belgian ale celebrating the popular HBO series. Orange and tartness with plenty of Belgian yeast character. Enjoyed at the incomparable Mekong. 7
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Shock Top Wheat IPA -- Lacks complexity and depth, but a very drinkable, balanced beer. 6
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Blue Mountain Barrel House Mandolin -- Good entry from this Virginia craft brewery. Orange, dried fruit, oak character. Pleasant tartness that gets better with each sip. 7
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Grimbergen Double Ale -- Abbey style ale that is strong, rich and indulgent. Toffee, caramel, and dark fruit. A bit sweet, but quite good. 7.5
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Lagunitas Sucks -- Interesting story behind the name, and the beer definitely does not suck. Big aroma, complex, with rye notes and citrus. Brilliant IPA. 7.5
