Scholarship table
It's a funny world we live in when a guy who frequents an Internet message board can try to make fun of others for being a geek. To get back on topic, it looks like I missed the bottle release of KBS this year. All my usually beer spots had week day releases and by the time I go off work they were sold out. I did make it to the sugar maple tapping last week and got 2 glasses before the keg kicked. Fantastic stuff.
So I finally found a 6-pack of Zombie Dust this year. Has someting changed?Don't get me wrong here, it's good. Really good.However, I do not think it's the best APA ever though. Give me Sierra Nevada, Daisy Cutter, Burning River and Founders over Zombie Dust.
Today is National Beer Day!1st day after Prohibition that beer was legal, booze was still illegal until the end of the year.
Agreed. ZD is good, but not out of this world.
I was lucky enough to try some Epic Big Bad Baptist. WOW is that a strong start…. was too cold at first. Once it warmed up, it was an excellent glass.
Anyone get their hands on the Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across America 12-pack? If so, thoughts?
Sitting in Smalley's Carribean BBQ
A friend of mine got a bottle of Pliny the Elder for me the other day. It was really outstanding. I also had the opportunity to sample a Dark Lord. My disappointment is immeasurable. Borderline undrinkable
Most overrated beer in the world. It tastes like boozy hot soy sauce. I still, and I am ashamed I spent so much money on them, about 14 bottles in my cellar.
I love 3Floyds, and I always wanted to try Dark Lord, when I finally had the opportunity I was shocked, it was not what I expected. I love challenging beers, but Dark Lord tasted like a mixture of motor oil and bourbon. That being said, I wouldn't say it's overrated, but BIG in every way. First taste is holy crap, it levels out ok, but the bottom of the glass as it warms up is wow. Not a session beer, I wouldn't buy 14 of them, but worth the effort to try if you dabble in beer tasting.
Completely disagree. The beer is hot mess and completely out of balance for a Russian Imperial Stout and even Barrel Aged beers. I think FFF does a great job with hoppy beers but and some of their monthly beers (Moloko for instant) but Dark Lord just sucks. Now the event is still a blast to go to every year - but would never spend a dime on another bottle. If any wants any verticals let me know.
Had you always disliked it or was it standard fare early in your beer drinking and perhaps lost luster as your palate developed? It's a beer that certainly engenders strong opinion either way.