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Piney and resiny bitterness right in the tab. Pours a hazy brass with a sudsy head. Taste has big bitterness, a bit of citrus tartness to curl my tongue. Orange and tropical juice taste grows stronger as I go down deeper. There's even a suggestion of mint at work.

Tried from Can at Black Horizon Brewing Company on 28 Dec 2025 at 05:22

McDermottDrink added a new beer Quadrupel (2002) by La Trappe Trappist - Abdij O.L.V. Koningshoeven
4 months ago

McDermottDrink updated a beer: Spéciale Noël / Reserve Special brewed by Brasserie La Binchoise
4 months ago

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McDermottDrink (4627) reviewed

Spéciale Noël / Reserve Special from Brasserie La Binchoise

4 months ago

7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 6 Overall 7.5

2003(?) 750 ml bottle. Opened on Christmas night, appropriately. Amber/brown pour, just a little fizz. Nose has a bit of Belgian tripel, not much sweetness, just some Belgian malt. Surprisingly pleasant taste for a 22 year old beer. Strong malts, just a hint of alcohol. Sipping it brings in a bit more of a cognac nose from the glass. Light texture on the lips; not a lot of stickiness. Of course there's not a lot of hop left, if there ever was much to start. Goes down nice and easy for a strong ale..

Tried from Bottle on 26 Dec 2025 at 03:13

McDermottDrink updated a beer: Wild Rice Lager brewed by Goldfinger Brewing Company
4 months ago

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Wild Rice Lager from Goldfinger Brewing Company

4 months ago

7.1/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

Deep brown color, slightly cloudy, under a pillowy white head. Kind of like the pre-Pro Brooklyn and Sam Adams lagers. Smell has a bit saison to it: unfiltered yeast and some toasted Minnesota wild rice. The rice and yeast come out in the taste too. Dry malty taste, very little sweetness. A bit of bitterness on the edges of the tongue.

Tried from Draft at Goldfinger Brewing Company on 22 Dec 2025 at 00:02

McDermottDrink added a new beer Wild Rice Lager by Goldfinger Brewing Company
4 months ago

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Miskatonic Brewing Company

4 months ago

7.8/10 — Setting 7 Selection 8 Service 8 Food 6 Value 8 Overall 8

Some last kind words about this venue before it closes. I've not been able to hit it that often, but they've always had interesting session beers, a range of big IPAs,and two lines of both imperial pastry stouts and some barrel-aged bangers. Dive bar ambience wedged into a small industrial building, with the brew works just behind the bar. There's a second room with more sit-down space, where D&D and other schedule gaming sessions take place. Also a schedule of live music. Food is basically a bar pizza, which I have not been able to try.

Visited on 16 Dec 2025 at 17:13

McDermottDrink updated a venue: Miskatonic Brewing Company located in Darien, United States
4 months ago

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Dungeon Master Series: Mimic from Miskatonic Brewing Company

4 months ago

8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 8.5

Just a very slight gush when I pop the tab, dribbling a little sticky beer on my hand. But it doesn't overflow, so we're good. Pours black, with a brief ring of foam. The foam is quickly gone; I guess the coconut has a bit of head-killing oil. Coconut in beer can go either way with me, but like quite a few heavy pastry stouts, the coconut blends in smoothly in the nose. Taste brings in equal part coconut, chocolate and a bit of milky lactose, as they promise. Thick and syrupy texture, leaves a lot of sticky residue on my lips. Really liking this beer, and glad I got a 4 pack. I'll have to check back before they close to see if they might put out some other treats.

Tried from Can at Miskatonic Brewing Company on 20 Dec 2025 at 04:53