tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152021472024-03-13T20:36:56.410-04:00Zymurgical ExplorationsOne beer geek versus the worldDaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.comBlogger750125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-52546060138036168632011-04-20T08:22:00.002-04:002011-04-20T08:22:56.896-04:00Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout | ZE Beer ReviewI finally review this bottle, which was sent to me by Ryan back in December. At 11% it definitely holds up to four months of aging. <br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: A-Daniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-77216687958569036012011-04-09T08:50:00.004-04:002011-04-09T08:50:00.254-04:00Deschutes Mirror Mirror | ZE Beer ReviewI'm pretty sure this is my first-ever Deschutes beer. It was sent to me by Youtube beer reviewer <a href = "http://www.youtube.com/monkeycaveman">monkeycaveman</a>.<br />
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Go check out this channel!<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: B+Daniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-27997542721149655102011-04-08T08:45:00.001-04:002011-04-08T08:45:00.320-04:00Stone/Green Flash/Pizza Port Carlsbad Highway 78 Ale | ZE Beer ReviewThanks to <a href = "http://www.youtube.com/StumpyJoeJr">Ryan</a> for the bottle!<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: BDaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-38842400570507346972011-04-07T08:40:00.003-04:002011-04-07T08:40:00.183-04:00Green Flash West Coast IPA | ZE Beer ReviewThe first beer sent to me by Lidney, Youtube user/beer reviewer <a href = "http://www.youtube.com/monkeycaveman">monkeycaveman</a>.<br />
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The last IPA I'll be doing for awhile, as I'm getting a bit bored with the style. <br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: ADaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-52527175110587447572011-04-06T08:35:00.003-04:002011-04-06T08:35:00.377-04:00Quilmes Stout | ZE Beer ReviewMy friend Josh (whose family lives in Argentina) gave me a bottle of an authentic Argentinian stout to review for the channel. Who am I to say no?<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: C+Daniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-46288052110968598992011-04-05T08:30:00.003-04:002011-04-05T08:30:01.477-04:00Pike Brewing Monk's Uncle Tripel Ale | ZE Beer ReviewAn American-made tripel sent to me by Jonathan AKA NYRFan4ever. Thanks for the beer, even if it isn't exactly my favorite of the style.<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: BDaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-3968874021284692062011-03-31T09:30:00.003-04:002011-03-31T09:30:03.612-04:00Short's Huma-Lupa-Licious and Hangin' Frank -- A "Parallel Tasting" | ZE Beer ReviewI decided to try something different and do a quick compare-and-contrast on two beers of the same style produced by the same brewery. I haven't done a review of the Short's Huma-Lupa-Licious, but you can view my original review of Hangin' Frank here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utbBO2hKPSQ<br />
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(I'll also note I didn't re-watch that video before shooting this one.)<br />
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Let me know how you like this experiment!Daniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-51670922290111388732011-03-30T09:15:00.000-04:002011-03-30T09:15:01.165-04:00KBS Release Day Video at FoundersFounders KBS release day this year coincided with my birthday, so I had the perfect excuse to get in line at 7:15 to get my case of KBS. Shana came with me, so I ended up getting two cases. <br />
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Yes, I lead a charmed life.<br />
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Included in this video is some footage of the line, tasting some of the special releases on tap that day, including vintage KBS and nitro-tap KBS, and a trip to famed beer bar Hopcat later in the day. All in all a great way to spend a birthday.<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: B-Daniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-28792089624175422882011-03-10T07:35:00.002-05:002011-03-10T07:35:46.447-05:00Mother Earth Silent Night Imperial Stout | ZE Beer ReviewNot the Mother Earth in Vista, CA, but the one in Kinston, NC. Just to clear that up. <br />
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Bottle brought to me as a gift from my friends Jenna and Jonathan. Check out her homemade jewelry here:<br />
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http://www.j2jewelry.etsy.com<br />
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This is probably the last of this season's outdoor snowy videos.<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: ADaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-82469001138603744532011-03-03T08:24:00.000-05:002011-03-03T08:24:15.920-05:00Dark Horse Double Crooked Tree IPA | ZE Beer ReviewFair warning: after I recorded this review I heard reports that this beer may not be consistent from bottle to bottle. The ones I've had have been uniformly excellent, however. <br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: ADaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-30022890297297689762011-03-01T11:30:00.000-05:002011-03-01T11:30:01.387-05:00Fuller's London Porter | ZE Beer ReviewMy friend Ryan (Youtube user StumpyJoeJr) and I reviewed this beer as my very last video for import month. It's one of his very favorite beers and a classic English porter.<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: ADaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-3325824592170557332011-02-27T11:00:00.004-05:002011-02-27T11:00:08.888-05:00Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout | ZE Beer ReviewThis was a request from someone, but I can't remember who it was. If you're the one who requested it send me a note and I'll update this info box with your info. <br />
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Overall, this isn't a bad beer, but it's a little bit too much coffee and not enough stout for my taste. <br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: BDaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-77603833572199477422011-02-26T09:30:00.003-05:002011-02-26T09:30:00.890-05:00Great Divide Old Ruffian Barleywine | ZE Beer ReviewOne last snow video before spring sets in. I review one of my favorite barleywines, a very hoppy American-style barleywine from Great Divide. <br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: ADaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-65132068250821959892011-02-25T10:30:00.002-05:002011-02-25T10:30:03.643-05:00Belhaven Scottish Ale | ZE Beer ReviewAnother import beer review, of a beer that I attempted to review earlier in the month. The earlier review was the bottled version, which was too lightstruck to fairly review. <br />
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This is also another review out in the snow, for those interested in seeing me stand in the freezing outdoors.<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: BDaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-7099730195552892152011-02-24T16:57:00.000-05:002011-02-24T16:57:08.505-05:00Zymurgical Explorations Vlog 2011-02-21Come have a pint with me as I bullshit my way through an unedited vlog and drink a Two-Hearted in my garage....<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: BDaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-75022461172645309092011-02-23T10:00:00.004-05:002011-02-23T10:00:09.165-05:00Beck's Lager | ZE Beer ReviewI figured as long as I'm doing a month of imports, I might as well do at least one green-bottle European lager. So I picked the standard lager from one of the largest breweries in Germany. It's about what you'd expect.<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: C-Daniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-1430106570780512522011-02-22T08:20:00.000-05:002011-02-22T08:20:06.833-05:00BrewDog Punk IPA | ZE Beer ReviewDefinitely clear evidence that it's best to drink an IPA as fresh as possible. I've had an old bottle of this before, and it doesn't even taste like an IPA.<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: BDaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-8925214755429029772011-02-21T09:30:00.003-05:002011-02-21T09:30:01.508-05:00Lion Stout | ZE Beer ReviewIn this episode I review a beer all the way from Sri Lanka, that actually includes a quote from the late Beer Hunter Micheal Jackson himself. If there's a such a thing as a sessionable high-gravity stout, this is it.<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: A-Daniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-86919371110914492732011-02-20T11:11:00.000-05:002011-02-20T11:11:12.630-05:00Founders Imperial Stout | ZE Beer ReviewHo-hum, another excellent imperial stout made within easy driving distance of me. However will I survive?<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: ADaniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-56205196127680084552011-02-19T09:00:00.003-05:002011-02-19T09:00:02.457-05:00Harvestoun Ola Dubh 30 | ZE Beer ReviewThis is my 150th video beer review, which is awesome. What's not so awesome is waiting ten months or so to drink this beer, which is good but not worth the incredibly high price tag I paid for it. I don't mention it in the vid, but New Holland Dragon's Milk is just about as good for a fraction of the price, and is much more widely available (at least in Michigan).<br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: A-Daniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15202147.post-70260151323617752992011-02-18T09:03:00.000-05:002011-02-18T09:03:39.665-05:00Frankenmuth Munich-style Dunkel Lager | ZE Beer ReviewI've decided to start reviewing more local beers, especially from smaller, lesser-known breweries. I won't be doing this as a series, but just interspersing these reviews with all the other stuff I do. <br />
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Zymurgical Explorations grade: C+Daniel Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307806109764817356noreply@blogger.com0