June 23, 2016 / 0 Comments

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #44 Pliny the Elder vs Heady Topper Blind Taste Test

We have a special treat for everyone this week! Mike and I go behind the camera and MC what very well be the greatest blind taste on the entire internet!!! Just kidding, but we do have a blind taste test that we found pretty fun to record and think it’ll be fun to watch.

Mike and I didn’t think it was fair to do this blind taste test ourselves as we could easily pick out the two since we’ve had Heady so much and the taste is extremely different. Instead of comparing the two which is like comparing apples to oranges these days, we thought we’d bring in a panel of outside judges.

We have (from left to right in the video) my lovely girlfriend, Kerry, Melanie from Melly Mel’s Cookin and our semi-frequent guest and Mike’s brother, Josh.

All 3 of them did a blind taste test about a year ago. Kerry and Melanie chose Pliny and Josh Picked Heady. Let’s see what they pick this time.

Hope you guys enjoy!

-Shaun

May 19, 2016 / 0 Comments

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #36 Night Shift Year 4 DIPA

We finally got our hands on some of Night Shifts Year 4 DIPA! Congrats on 4 Years Guys! We didn’t expect it to sell out in a day but it did and we missed out but we got some and that’s all that matters!

Style: Double IPA
Container: 16oz Can
Glassware: 2016 Night Shift Barrel Society snifters
Notes:Our hoppiest beer ever, this DIPA is bursting with Galaxy, Motueka, Idaho 7, and El Dorado hops. Huge flavors of melon, mango, and passionfruit
Rating: 3.75/5

March 9, 2016 / 0 Comments

Nerdsense Drinks Reviews – #18 Alameda Yellow Wolf Imperial IPA

This is the last of the Portland beers. It was a sad day. This week we dive in to Alameda Brewing’s Yellow Wolf Imperial IPA!

From Alameda’s site

With over 100 IBUs Yellow Wolf has enough eye-popping intensity to satisfy even the most ardent hopheads. It has bright piney nose and light golden color. We suggest pairing it with sunshine.

http://alamedabrewing.com/yellow-wolf.php

Style: IPA
Container: 22oz Bomber
Glassware: Tulips
Notes: Nice hop and malt on the nose with orange citrus. Malty with nice balance of hops. Smooth pleasant mouth feel
Rating: 3.75/5

October 27, 2015 / 0 Comments

Episode 45 – Vermont Awakens

Shaun and Mike are joined by their brother-in-beer, Matt. They are sampling beer, talking about their respective introductions into drinking beer, the origins of their friendships, brewing and having a great time talking about one of their favorite subjects: Star Wars.

It’s a little nerdy, a little silly, and a little… umm… actually, it’s a lot of fun.