I was kind of apprehensive before cracking this bottle for that reason but after that first sip all of that went out the window. Lactose is what gives milk stouts their sweet, creamy richness. Now, what makes this brew a little bit different from other double IPAs, is that it is made with lactose. The label is what catches your eye, and if you are familiar with 3 Floyds, you know they make killer labels. Just when you think that they couldn’t do any better they bring to you my Double IPA of the year…….Apocalypse Cow! With fine ales such as Dreadnaught, Arctic Panzer Wolf, and the ever elusive and constantly sold out Zombie Dust, they are top-tier in this category (and others). Now, I’m not saying Pliny isn’t a good beer, it’s actually an excellent brew, I just happened to enjoy the one I picked a bit more.Ī brewery that seems to do no wrong when it comes to beers and one that is so in demand it is hard to find anything of theirs outside of Chicago, 3 Floyds Brewery has been dominating ratings, taste buds, and the IPA/Double IPA category. But, after weighing each carefully I came to a conclusion that some might not agree with, especially since Pliny the Elder did not win as I enjoyed that brew for the first time this month. A very tough category to pick one winner as I had quite a few brews on my list. Thinking of renting a U-haul to get all the beer back!Ģ013 New Imperial IPA of the Year: Three Floyds Alpha KlausĬontinuing on with the “best of the year”posts keep in mind these are beers that I’ve had for the 1st time ever this year and we are moving onto the double/imperial IPA category. A trip to 3F’s on December 27 is coming up. A big American X-mas Porter brewed with English chocolate malt and Mexican sugar and of course tons of strange American hops! Cheers.Īnother 3 Floyds winner, and I’m not trying to mark out for them too much, (although it’s hard not too) it just goes to show that they are one of the best breweries in America.
Once again, 3 Floyds has terrific bottle artwork and even if I hadn’t known what is was initially, the labeling would have drawn me to it anyway.Īlpha Klaus is Alpha King’s cousin.
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So, I grab a few bottles, waiting for a nice snowy night to crack one open. I’ve never had Alpha Klaus before but have heard many rave reviews from fellow brew enthusiasts, in particular, my friend the Beer Counselor. I walked into the Steve’s Liquor (one of my favorite beer shops!) and saw a display of 3 Floyds Alpha Klaus. Millstream’s Blizen Baltic Porter would have been my winner, until I went up to Madison, WI last weekend. For Eastern Iowans, we have Deschutes Black Butte Porter, Founders Porter, Stone Suede and now Millstream releasing a very good baltic porter, our shelves in the area have a really nice selection.
With all the imperials, doubles, barrel-aged greatness that is going on basic styles such porters and stouts are getting lost in the shuffle and beer lovers need to know that there are some really terrific beers in these styles. Moving along with the list of best “new” brews we come to porters.
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