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More of a brown porter pour, sudsy tan head. I've had peanut-infused beers before, and not been able to figure their smell, but there's a thread I'm recognizing: not peanutty, maybe a bit of oil? But I am liking the taste.Chocolate and a note of vanilla, but not very sweet.Peanut taste comes through, perhaps, like a peanut protein powder? Bit of a bitter edge. But yeah, I'm liking it.

Tried from Can from Orange & Brew Bottle Shop & Tap Room on 24 Sep 2025 at 03:28

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McDermottDrink (4627) reviewed

The Abyss (2013) from Deschutes Brewery

7 months ago

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

Bobmber bottle from trade. Pours black but with brown edging. Thins but persistent layer of tan foam. Smell actually brings up some oak and other wood. Big alcohol smell. Taste brings up, at different time, some dry red wine, and then a bit of licorice. End result is a bit sharp, but like everything else here, it's done in, not moderation, perhaps, but in symphony.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Sep 2025 at 03:43

McDermottDrink updated a beer: The Abyss (2013) brewed by Deschutes Brewery
7 months ago

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McDermottDrink (4627) reviewed

Oktoberfest 2025 from Goldfinger Brewing Company

7 months ago

7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

At Goldfinger Oktoberfest. I was told the recipe does change each year, depending on available hops, so this would count as a new batch, yes? Besides, look at it! Deep amber in a one-litre mug! Pillowy white head. Not much more than a standard lager nose, I'll admit. Taste is full of malts, a little bit of hop flower. Very hearty and filling. German hops are not overly peppery, may be some other European hops here, too.

Tried from Draft at Goldfinger Brewing Company on 20 Sep 2025 at 19:33

McDermottDrink added a new beer Oktoberfest 2025 by Goldfinger Brewing Company
7 months ago

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Up 'Til Dawn from Maplewood Brewery & Distillery

7 months ago

6.4/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 7 Overall 6.5

Back to a light lager look, things ring off foam. Basic lager nose. Closest to a base blonde ale taste. Coffee coffee palate is kind of vegetal, like green coffee beans, but also a kind of jalapeno pepper. I find that enjoyable. And one of the servers agreed that it was kind of spicy.
Served during this coffee and beer pairing with Folklore Coffee Roasters Cold Brew, topped with a Toasted Marshmallow Cold Foam.

Tried from Draft from Orange & Brew Bottle Shop & Tap Room on 19 Sep 2025 at 23:18

McDermottDrink added a new beer Up 'Til Dawn by Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
7 months ago