Brian James

Pittsburgh

Checkins

185

General rating

4.42

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 
0.0

over 2 years ago

 

Sang Bleu (2022) James

Second bottle because Randy forgot we had this on Saturday and ordered it again. Still good.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Racine 2022 James

Delightful.

4.75

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 
4.75

over 2 years ago

 
4.75

over 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 
0.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Vin Santo 2022 James

There’s some funk coming off this one.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Fou’ Foune (2022) James

We’ve made it.

0.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
5.0

almost 3 years ago

 
0.0

almost 3 years ago

 
4.75

about 3 years ago

 
5.0

about 3 years ago

 

50 Degrees N - 4 Degrees E (2020) (Cognac) James

This is lovely. Bright lemony citrus with a gentle warming sweetness from the cognac. Really great stuff. 4.9275.

4.75

about 3 years ago

 
4.75

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 
4.75

about 3 years ago

 
3.75

about 3 years ago

 
4.75

over 3 years ago

 

Lou Pepe Gueuze (2011) James

2008 sticker. So nice. Soft and lemony, maybe a bit orange. Very low acid, given its age. Held up quite remarkably.

5.0

over 3 years ago

 
5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Kriek 100% Lambic (2010) James

Jebus. The cherries have a cool new tartness compared to the 2020 which is a tiny bit sweeter.

4.75

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.75

over 3 years ago

 
4.75

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Immort Ale (2016) James

This beer sucks when it’s fresh, but is so nice when it’s old.

4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Rosé de Gambrinus (2021) James

Freshy. Funky raspberry juice. So juicy and ripe.

4.75

over 3 years ago

 

Brabantiae (2018) James

This is fucking delightful. Lemony and fresh. Looking forward to trying it again in like 5 years.

5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Imperial Stout (2009) James

Still really roasty. Some oxidation to be sure, but it’s hanging in there pretty well.

3.75

over 3 years ago

 

Classic Gueuze (2008) James

Exceptional. Crazy orange marmalade funk. Cantillon tends to lean toward lemon so the orange is really cool and unique. Love it.

5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Kriek 100% Lambic Bio (2020) James

Fresh and funky cherries. Delightful.

4.75

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Gueuze (2021) James

Lemony funk.

4.75

over 3 years ago

 
3.5

over 3 years ago

 

Magic Lambic (2020) James

The touch of vanilla adds just enough sweetness to turn the raspberry and blueberry into pie filling. It’s amazing.

4.75

almost 4 years ago

 

Blushing Monk (2015) James

It seems like the fruit has actually concentrated instead of fading. Stunning beer.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.75

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.75

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 

Saint Lamvinus 2020 James

Magic in a bottle as usual for this one.

4.75

about 4 years ago

 
4.75

about 4 years ago

 
4.75

about 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Lou Pepe Kriek (2011) James

This is outrageous. 2009 sticker, 2011 cork.

5.0

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio (2019) James

All the flavors of the gueuze are there, but without carb they sit on your palate and take on more intense profiles. Always a fun experience.

4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Rosé de Gambrinus (2018) James

We caught this bottle at a weird time. Started with a distinct astringency but got better with air.

4.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Magic Lambic (2020) James

Good as always. Kind of like raspberry/blueberry pie.

4.75

over 4 years ago

 
4.75

over 4 years ago

 
4.75

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 
5.0

over 4 years ago

 
4.75

over 4 years ago

 

KBS Espresso James

Creamy, nice espresso, well balanced. Definitely better now than fresh. The balance has come around a lot. Nice beer.

4.25

almost 5 years ago

 
4.5

almost 5 years ago

 
4.5

almost 5 years ago

 

Vibrant P'ocean James

This should be so much better than it is. Disappointing.

3.25

almost 5 years ago

 
4.5

almost 5 years ago

 

Kriek 100% Lambic Bio (2020) James

Fresh, juicy cherries.

4.5

almost 5 years ago