Ian Thomas

West Des Moines, IA

Trying different beers is my style, NEIPAs are my jam, and Living the Dream Brewing Co is my groove.

Checkins

22

General rating

4.16

 

All Day Grapefruit Thomas

That… tastes like I bit into a grapefruit with the peel still on.

2.0

about 1 year ago

 

Mortal Bloom Thomas

It’s fine.

3.5

over 1 year ago

 

KBS Spicy Chocolate Thomas

“He who controls THE SPICE controls the universe”. I saw an early matinee of Dune Part II on my own, and this was the perfect beer for it. Deep, and full of spice.

5.0

over 1 year ago

 

Oktoberfest Thomas

A decent Oktoberfest but a bit too sweet to be one of my favorites. I wanna try the imperial version though.

3.5

over 1 year ago

 

All Day Chill Day Thomas

This honestly ain’t too bad. I always want more IPLs than Cold IPAs but this is a decent one. I still like that Founders has played with this beer.

3.5

over 1 year ago

 

KBS Blueberry Thomas

5/5 on Principle but damn this is really good. The blueberries add a nice tartness to the stout—which is tasty when it’s on purpose. Only suggestion I have is that THIS variant should’ve been aged in the Maple Syrup Barrels (like CBS). Still great though!

5.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Slightly Mighty Thomas

Perfectly serviceable session ipa.

3.5

almost 2 years ago

 

4 Giants Hazy IPA Thomas

Better than the original. Hazy, fruity, hoppy, danky, this is a damn good Hazy DIPA.

4.5

about 2 years ago

 

Chocolate Cherry KBS Thomas

The Cherry is subtle, which I appreciate. I give these a 5/5 on principle and I ain’t stopping now.

5.0

about 2 years ago

 

Solid Gold Thomas

My wife’s beer. Has a cornbread taste to it.

3.5

about 2 years ago

 

All Day West Coast Thomas

Not bad. Better than the OG All Day. The extra hops helps.

3.5

about 2 years ago

 

All Day Crimson Sky Thomas

Not bad, better than the OG but not quite as good as the hazy.

3.5

over 2 years ago

 

All Day Haze Thomas

Pretty decent and I’m not one for sessions that often. According to andrew b. I need to drink this in a pool.

4.0

over 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 

French Toast Bastard Thomas

French Toast Crunch

5.0

over 2 years ago

 

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2017) Thomas

My traditional thanksgiving breakfast before I start cooking.

5.0

over 2 years ago

 

KBS Hazelnut Thomas

Ever wanted to get drunk off of Nutella? This is one of the best KBS variants to date; might even be my favorite after CBS. The hazelnut pairs stupidly well with the chocolate and coffee. Can’t wait to see what they do next. #BeerForBreakfast

5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Porter Thomas

Homemade Advent Calendar #19 (I count the brewery as #18): Nearly 10 years and 2000 different beers drunk and I’m only NOW trying this beer? Decent Porter, I’m surprised they haven’t tried to do more with it.

3.5

over 3 years ago

 

Breakfast Stout Thomas

Can’t think of a better vessel for this beer.

5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Backwoods Bastard (2014) Thomas

Found in the back of my cellar. Held up phenomenally. Very sweet.

5.0

over 4 years ago

 
4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Harvest Ale Thomas

Wow! That is shockingly mild on the hoppy bitterness. Don’t get to try fresh hopped beer often but this was certainly one I wish I tried earlier.

4.0

over 4 years ago