On tap at Ambulance, dry pilsner-malted kellerbier (an unpasteurized cellared helles) retain smooth light-bodied accessibility, holding lemon-died grassy hop astringency in check.
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TWO VILLAINS GUMMY WORLD (WATERMELON/ STRAWBERRY)
On tap at Seven Lakes Station, sour fruit-candied Gummy Bear knockoff retains modest citric acidity. Tart watermelon/ strawberry adjunct enlivened by limey lemon zest and tart pineapple-grapefruit tropicalia above delicate popcorn-buttered oats base.
HUDSON VALLEY WINDROW LAGER
On tap at Growler & Gill, dry Saaz-hopped bark wood astringency and bruised lemon spritz offer tidily moderate bittering to rustic barley-corn base, recalling a mild citric-pined IPA in spots.
OMMEGANG IDYLL DAYS PILS
On tap at Growler & Gill, dry beige-yellowed Belgian-styled lager relegates cellar-aged floor-malted barley, corn-flaked cereal graining and dry hay leathering for bright floral-perfumed lemon zesting. Rustic Belgian lager yeast and herbal Saaz hops promote mild earthen backdrop of light-bodied pils.
SLOOP PILS
On tap at Growler & Gill, musky German-styled pilsner places mild citrus-rotted tartness across raw-honeyed grain malts and wavered vegetal snag. ‘Classic crisp pilsner’ reminiscent of better antediluvian American macrobrews.
CLOWN SHOES THE BALLAD OF MINNIE QUAY OLD ALE AGED IN PORT AND WHISKEY
Adventurous brandy-port aged ‘old ale’ reverberates convincingly with lavish liquor luster. Lovely cherry-bruised cognac warmth guides rum-buttered whiskey nip and orange-candied Grand Marnier snip in creamily caramelized vanilla setting. It spiced brandy flourish lightens the acrid fusel esters consuming the port-wined bourbon finish.
TOPPLING GOLIATH MORNIN’ LATTE IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Ambulance, lactic milk chocolate-y cocoa nibs and whipped creamed espresso undertones emulate an iced mocha latte, gaining mild candy-caned cumin, cinnamon and anise spicing and laidback mocha whiskey creaming for added splendor.
NEW HOLLAND DRAGON’S MILK BOURBON BARREL-AGED STOUT
Luxurious mocha-whiskeyed nightcap (with lofty 11% ABV) offers hickory-smoked bourbon warmth to vanilla-beaned black chocolate tenacity and lively sherry-port-burgundy wining. Molasses-sugared toasted coconut, marshmallow and chocolate cake sweetness contrasts espresso-dried charcoal bitterness underscoring boozy cocoa-nibbed bourbon whiskey finish. Heavenly!
PERENNIAL / 2ND SHIFT INTENTIONALLY INDULGENT IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Oscar’s Alehouse, luscious Tiramisu-inspired pastry stout scrumptiously fuses creamily chocolate-sauced cocoa nibs, vanilla beans and Sump Columbian coffee beans with fudgy caramelized molasses sugaring. Ample creme brulee, chocolate mousse, buttered rum cake and frosted brownie sweetness seeps into honey-spiced rye breading of enticingly rich mocha dessert collaboration.
LOST COLONY HOLY HAND GRENADE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT
Dark-roast coffee bean bittering strengthened by black chocolate malting and seared nut remnant. Beneath persistent coffee theme lies distant blackberry brandy bramble and dried fig-date mustiness.
3 STARS STARSKY & BRUNCH IMPERIAL STOUT
On tap at Oscar’s Alehouse, dark chocolate-influenced vanilla, coffee and bacon adjuncts draped by sugary maple syrup. Dewy peat moisture soon absorbs chewy chocolate insistence and bourbon vanilla bacon reminder above wheat-honeyed Graham Cracker base.
MAST LANDING PLOYE DIVISION NITRO MAPLE BUCKWHEAT BALTIC PORTER
On tap at Growler & Gill, creamily fudged mahogany-hued nitro porter resounds as smoky maple-sugared buckwheat pancake battering enjoins pastry-caked cookie dough richness of sweet breakfast treat. Nitrogenation provides smooth flow for otherwise syrupy molasses-like seduction. Ancillary glazed chocolate donut, chocolate babka, cocoa nibs and vanilla illusions broaden scope even further.
