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Can (2/24/25) from the taproom. Appearance is virtually opaque, cola brown with nice sparkle, foamy head with good retention and trace lacing. Aroma is strong, roasted, earthy, bittersweet malt, mild coffee. Taste mirrors aroma. Smooth, silky texture, soft carbonation and finish as taste. Strong aroma and flavor, not too bitter.

Tried from Can at Narrow Gauge Brewing Company on 04 Jul 2025 at 02:50

tfontana (7512) reviewed

Do Da Hop Thing from Narrow Gauge Brewing Company

10 months ago

8.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 8

Can (5/15/25) from the taproom. Cloudy, bright yellow, tons of sparkle, massive head with excellent retention and soapy lacing. Aroma is strong white grape over much milder herb, hints of grapefruit and citrus. Taste mirrors aroma. Smooth, creamy texture, soft carbonation, finish as taste with vague background sense of alcohol but is neither burn nor astringency nor harshness. Just a "presence." Am super glad that somebody got the white grape out of a recent(?) crop of Nelson--welcome back! Manages to dodge the usual sin of inability to cover alcohol. Good execution of a Triple.

Tried from Can at Narrow Gauge Brewing Company on 04 Jul 2025 at 02:36

tfontana added a new beer Do Da Hop Thing by Narrow Gauge Brewing Company
10 months ago

tfontana (7512) reviewed

Dear Agony - Whistle Pig Barrel Aged from Heavy Riff Brewing Company

10 months ago

8.1/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 8

Bottle from the brewery. Opaque dark brown, thin ring of head, nice viscosity. Aroma is strong earthy, woody malt, spicy bourbon, some alcohol in the nose (less as it warms). Taste follows aroma with vague fruit as it warms. Smooth, relatively thick texture, medium body, soft carbonation, significant (pleasant) alcohol warmth. A strong stout but not overbearing. I love the variety in this series--really highlights the different bourbons. Characteristics of the base stout and barrel are allowed to make their presence known, but no doubt there is a spiciness and punch from the Whistle Pig.

Tried from Bottle at Heavy Riff Brewing Company on 03 Jul 2025 at 02:48

tfontana updated a beer: Dear Agony - Heaven Hill Barrel Aged brewed by Heavy Riff Brewing Company
10 months ago

tfontana updated a beer: Dear Agony - Knob Creek Barrel Aged brewed by Heavy Riff Brewing Company
10 months ago

tfontana updated a beer: Dear Agony - Old Forester Barrel Aged brewed by Heavy Riff Brewing Company
10 months ago