Julian Franklin

Mortal Bloom Franklin

Light citrus hops at the start leading to a nice fruitiness. There’s a thread of grass or hay before the usual hop bitterness on the back end. What is interesting is that as the bitterness fades it turns back to a citrus peel flavor that wraps it all up.

Snowbound Vanilla Porter Franklin

Aroma of sweet vanilla and chocolate with just a wisp of fresh bread. The taste is roasty and a little sweet and a little vanilla.

Nitro Breakfast Stout Franklin

Dark and rich coffee made super smooth on nitro.

Porter Franklin

Entering a BBQ cook off tomorrow and I wanted a full flavor beer for my borracho bean entry. This definitely fits the bill. We’ll see how the beans turn out but for now I’m enjoying a bottle that won’t be needed in the recipe.

KBS Hazelnut Franklin

Chocolate covered hazelnuts on the nose, then a creamy sip of hazelnut coffee. Sip & swirl to enjoy the finish: a combination of coffee bitterness and the bite of dark chocolate.

60 Minute IPA Franklin

The Scottish Highlands are calling! Our plane boards in a few minutes...

KBS Franklin

Sharing another classic with the wife. I started her on Untappd, but now she seems reluctant to log the beers she drinks. Oh, well. At least I got the best drinking buddy I could wish for.

Wake Up World Wide Stout Franklin

Just under $40 for a 4-pack but I'm glad I got it for next week! So rich, layered & complex. I can't wait to be able to share this w/ Pete, Cathy, Beth, Pirate , Erica, and Bill H. and hash out the flavors! But with almost 15% ABV you gotta sip & swirl!

Shelter Pale Ale Franklin

Light, thin, clean pale ale with lots of floral hop flavor. This was part of a variety 12-pack special.

Un'ora Franklin

Part of a variety 12 pack. Light, crisp, slightly lemony, with a pleasing corn flavor.

Crimson Cru Franklin

Super glad I grabbed this one! Nothing overpowering and yet layer after layer of subtle flavors: orange peel, wine barrel aging, spicy hops, stone fruit.

90 Minute Imperial IPA Franklin

Head-to-head DIPA taste test. Both 9% ABV. Found this in the "mix-six" rack for LESS than the relative price in a six pack! Grabbed 2. I've rated this 4.25 in the past and that rating stands in this taste test. Richer and tastier, IMO.

60 Minute IPA Franklin

60 Minute IPA is my study companion today. Big hop flavor with a low enough ABV to keep a clear head.

60 Minute IPA Franklin

Glad I revisited this one. Big hoppy, IPA flavor. I first ranked it against 90 min and 120 min, so I clearly (and understandably) rated it too low. It's a great IPA.

Punkin Ale 2021 Franklin

Earthy brown ale with real pumpkin and the usual seasonal spices.

Panther Cub (2021) Franklin

Smooth, sweet, maple & vanilla. Yum!

Porter Franklin

I'm always glad when I revisit a beer I've had before, particularly if it's been a while. Tastes change, appreciations develop, and my scoring system gets tweaked. I used to be SUPER stingy with 4+ ratings now I'm only a little stingy. This remains solid.

Sun-Day-Feels Franklin

Light, fruity, sour.

Green Zebra Franklin

A great gose (IMO). Bright, full watermelon flavor. Sweet, but not cloying. Tart, but not puckering.

Namaste White Franklin

Light, very Belgian-y, with lemony notes.

Oktoberfest Franklin

Malty sweet märzen.

Unraveled IPA Franklin

Smooth, light, and easy-drinking for an IPA.

Marvelroast Franklin

Amazing aromatic medley of vanilla, chocolate, and coffee, each distinct and balanced. Each sip provides a similar flavor medley wrapped in a creamy, milk-sugar sweetness.