Ava the Whiner and Other Goodies at Chucks

Right now, there are some wonderful things going on at Chuck's on 85th. First of all, he is commissioning different breweries to replicate Pliny the Elder. With slight tweaks, these beers are sure to please. All of them named after employees.

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This week on tap is Ava the Whiner brewed by Skookum. I don't know the ABV nor did I write any notes, but it was very delicious, pretty fruity, and a beer I hope they continually put on tap. I can't wait to see what they put up next.

Another great thing going on at Chuck's is that they now have a cask. Currently (unless they've tapped out) they are hosting Two Beers Infused IPA, which was my favorite beer at last years Winter Beer Festival. Usually when I go to a bar, I try to get any beer that is on cask or nitro.

Which leads me to...

Oskar Blues G'Knight Imperial Red on NITRO!!!

Needless to say, I had a really good time at Chuck's and I can tell things are going to get better.

 

Hair of the Dog Fred

Hair of the Dog - Fred
Golden Special Ale
10% ABV

Poured a brownish rust looking like something that would come out of an old faucet. Not very "golden" and looks more like root beer. Very creamy white, one finger head that has great lacing. Lots of carbonation. The nose smells a lot like a barley wine,which I found out some consider a barley wine. Got some dark fruits, caramel, and some sweet sugar. Taste is like the nose. Not sure if I would call this dry or hoppy, and there is some slight breadiness to it. It is very complex beer that I enjoyed while watching my Seahawks beat the Cowboys.

Billy Beer

I found a bunch of these in my mom's attic. Pretty cool!

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Great Divide Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Stout

Great Divide Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Stout
9.5%

I have been wanting to drink this for awhile and finally got my chance. Yes!
It looked like motor oil coming out of the bottle into my glass. I can smell the oak and chocolate and maybe some dark fruits. Was a little dry but easy to drink. It was a full, big beer. Took me about 45 minutes to drink. Great sipper! Great beer!

Naked City/Lazy Boy - Naked and Lazy IPA

Naked City/Lazy Boy - Naked and Lazy IPA

From notes: light orange color, small head, nice lacing. Medium mouthfeel. Light citrus hops, malt backbone. Nicely balanced. Bit of a dry finish. Perfect for drinking on a warm day outside.

BUT THERE IS A FUCKING SHARK IN MY BEER!

Schooner Exact 3-Grid IPA

Schooner Exact
3-Grid IPA
6.7%

From notes: Light orange, nice carbonation, little head with nice lacing. Piney hops and what smells like faint bubble gum which I have gotten from IPAs before but not many people get that. I also get a bready biscuit malt. Nice hoppy finish. A little more malt based IPA on this one. Delicious!

A Trip to Quinns for Beer O'Clock

Chimay Tripel
8%

A little warm but tasty. Fuck ya!

LaTrappe Dubbel

Fuck ya!

Quinn's own house beer.







I forgot what it was called, but....fuck ya!