Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #167 Trillium Big Bird

We captured the illustrious Big Bird. This is the latest beer to come out of Trillium’s hype machine. It’s made with hops they won’t even tell us about it! I wasn’t aware some hops required an NDA… It seems this was recorded with the camera mic vs the mixer mic. It still sounds good though. […]

Nerdsense Drinks From the Source – Spencer Brewing Open House 2017

A few weeks back, Nerdsense was able to attend Spencer Brewing’s Open House at Saint Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, MA. We had a great time walking through their pristine facility, chatting with several of the monks, and sampling some delicious beers. This video is a quick snapshot of our self guided tour of the brewery, […]

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #166 Spencer Monk’s Reserve Ale

This is Spencer Brewing’s latest beer and it’s a big one! It’s a 10.2% Belgian Quad! Be sure to check out onsite video at Spencer’s Open House which includes a mini review as well. Cheers! Style: Belgian Quad Container: 12oz Bottle Glassware: Spencer Glasses Notes: The recipe development phase of this Quad stretched over three […]

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #165 Moonraker Yojo

Whoa! I forgot to release this. This video is from May! Thanks to AllThingsBeer510 for sending this my way! Style: IPA Container: 16oz can Glassware: Long stem snifter Notes: This beer uses a proprietary English yeast strain and is completely unfined and unfiltered. Tons of apricot, peach and pineapple hop flavors from the use of […]

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #164 Oskar Blues Bourbon Barrel Aged Ten Fidy

We’ve reviewed a vertical of Ten Fidy, Ten Fidy by itself, Java Bourbon Barrel Aged Ten Fidy and Rum Barrel Aged Ten Fidy. Now, it’s time for just plain ole Bourbon Barrel Aged Ten Fidy…it’s actually not plain at all…it’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Ten Fidy for christ sakes!   Style: Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout […]

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #163 Trillium Dialed In (w/ Chardonnay & Gewürztraminer Juice)

Another variant of Dialed In makes its way to the table! Is it as good as the Sauvignon blanc we reviewed previously? Tune in to find out! Style: Double IPA Container: 16oz can Glassware: 16oz Snifters Notes: This iteration of Dialed In is a fresh, juicy Double IPA intensively dry hopped with Galaxy and Citra. […]

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #162 Russian River Defenestration

Defenestration!!! A hoppy blonde from Russian River. Sounds like my kind of lady! Style: Hoppy Blonde Container: 375 mL bottle Glassware: 16oz Snifters Notes: This beer is not any particular style, just something Vinnie has been working on for a while. It’s VERY dry, bitter, hoppy, and full-bodied. (6.5%) Rating: 4/5

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #161 Grimm Cloudbusting #4

It’s crowler time! We’re joined by Mike’s brother, Josh as we crush 32 ounces of delicious Grimm juice! Style: DIPA Container: 32oz Crowler Glassware: 16oz Snifters Notes: The beer has a soft mouthfeel, gorgeous yeast-free haze, some hop floaties, and some of the loveliest lacing and foam you’ve seen on a beer in your life. Cloudbusting […]

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #160 Treehouse Curiosity Thirty Six

This is Curiosity 36! Our first in the Curiosity series. There are lots of rumors surrounding what this beer is and the rumors are true…it’s fucking delicious.   Style: DIPA Container:64oz Growler Glassware: 16oz Snifters Notes: Fruit fucking salad in a glass (6.7%) Rating: 4.75/5 (It’s a 5….we’re dumb)

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #159 Lone Pine Oh-J

When a Double IPA called OH-J is handed to us, you know we have to review with a little extra criticism. It’s a ballsy move to call something Oh-J given the New England juice bomb craze we’re currently. So does it stack up? Watch and find out! Cheers to Corey for hooking us up! Style: […]