Outdoors, Brews, & BBQ Carlos P. Porrata

Outdoors, Brews, & BBQ - let’s have a beer and chat about Nature and Mead.


Mead 

Bees 

Bees produce 10 - 200 pounds of honey a year.

Made from honey, mead is perhaps the world's first intentionally fermented beverage. 
It's not a beer which is (grain-based) and it's not a wine (fruit-based): mead is its own thing, a millennia-old merrymaker that can be rustic and simple or delicate and refined. Making mead at home is easy—easier than making beer.

Mead, also called hydromel, particularly when low in alcohol content, its an alcoholic beveragemade by fermenting honey mixed with water, and sometimes with added ingredients such as fruits, spices, grains, or hops.

The alcoholic content ranges from about 3.5% ABV to more than 20%. The defining characteristic of mead

It may be still, carbonated, or naturally sparkling; dry, semi-sweet, or sweet.
The term honey wine is sometimes used as a synonym for mead.

Evidence of mead begins to show up in the archaeological record more clearly, with pottery vessels from northern China dating from at least 7000 BCE 

The earliest surviving written record of mead is possibly the soma mentioned in the hymns of the Rigveda, one of the sacred books of the historical Vedic religion and later Hinduism dated around 1700–1100 BCE.


Beers 

Schmoojee Strawberry Colada 
Sour - Fruited | 5.7% ABV

Imprint Beer Co.
Hatfield, PA

Tasting Notes
It tastes like a strawberry smoothie took a tropical vacation, met an alluring piña colada at a tiki bar, the two fell madly in love, and the next thing you know - bam! Cabana babies with sumptuous berries 'n cream upfront, tangy nectar in the middle, and cool coconut at the close.

Juicy, Thick, Sweet, Fruity, Tropical, Cocktail Inspired


Dr. Lupulin 3x 
Imperial IPA | 11.3% ABV

Revision Brewing Company
Sparks, NV

Tasting Notes
This U.S. Open Beer Championships Gold Medal winner delivers flavors of dank kush, overripe cantaloupe, tangy grapefruit, and tropical mango - - and also clocks in at 11.3% ABV!

Citrusy, Dank


Aphrodisia Batch 27
Mead - Pyment | 13% ABV

Superstition Meadery
Prescott, AZ

Rich notes of treacly honey swirl into tannic pops of red grape. Sophisticated whispers of oaky barrel char peek through on the backend, adding sublime depth to the finish.

Sweet, Complex, Boozy

Moonshine ice cream 
Beers

Glass Dolls Italian Pils
Pilsner - Other 4.5% ABV

Wayfinder Beer
Portland, OR

Each light-bodied sip teems with biscuity notes of fresh baked bread and delicate accents of honey sweetness. A kiss of floral wildflowers on the back end deepens the flavors, leading to a truly sublime snappy finish.

Crisp, Refreshing, Clean, Light

Beer Wednesday, March 8th 
Batton the hatches and shiver me timbers, Wednesday, is a Barleywine Style Ale aged in Cognac Orange Liqueur Barrels with Vanilla and dedicated to the one and only Gasparilla Pirate Parade. With a flavor profile as big as the parade itself this brew boasts hints of toffee and orange liquor with subtle notes of vanilla and dark fruit.

Beer Thursday, March 9th 
Thursday is a blend of Imperial Brown Ale aged in Cherry Brandy Barrels, Old Ale Aged in Coconut Rum Barrels, and Imperial Stout aged in Apple Brandy barrels. This delectable cuvee’ is as eclectic and complex as the Tampa water-ways that inspired the label art. Subtle notes of apple, toffee, red fruit, and vanilla work together seamlessly in this beast of a barrel-aged brew.


Sommeil De La Mort 
Double Barrel Aged Stout
17.1 ABV 26 IBU

DID YOU KNOW?

Aging since 2020, Sommeil De La Mort has rested in both Grape and Brandy barrels inviting sweet wine and berry jam flavors, finishing with hints of cocoa powder and pumpernickel toast.

Sommeil De La Mort features sweet wine and berry jam flavors and finishes with hints of cocoa powder and pumpernickel toast.

Outdoors 

Hurricane season preparation 
first aid kitBatteries  Flashlights Generators Can food Water Prepping your home
Guess what peeps we already have a storm in Atlantic 6/21/23


Alpha Abstraction Vol. 22 (3.6)
IPA - Imperial / Double | 8% ABV

Wild Leap Brew Co.
La Grange, GA

Pineapple and peach notes cascade through the supple swig, with a light kiss of passion fruit accentuating the sweetness. Verdant white pine nuances follow, with a touch of bitterness to round things out. And it's all swaddled in an absurdly soft mouthfeel that's so pillowy, you could take a nap in it!

Hazy, Hoppy, Juicy


Paczki XL
Sour - Smoothie / Pastry | 8.1% ABV (3.8)

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire, WI

Nice fruit flavor with notes of vanilla and almond.

Houses In Motion (2022) 3.3
Barleywine - Other | 11.4% ABV

Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Paso Robles, CA

Anticipate an intricate dance of flavor on every chewy sip! Roasty coffee nuances to swirl with delicious toffee mocha notes, with cinnamon gorgeously marrying oaky vanilla on the end.

Rich, Barrel Aged, Oaky, Chewy, Spiced

Outdoors 
EarthRoamer
https://earthroamer.com

Since 1998, EarthRoamer has been redefining luxury camping with our solar/diesel hybrid, four-wheel drive overland vehicle. A vehicle with no limitations in both luxury and all terrain.

Rides upon a F550  or 5500 HD
100 Gallons of Diesel
Holds about 95-120gallons of freshwater 
Has a 45 gallon grey and black tank
Has solar and integrated power generating up to 12k watts
4X4
Has space for 6 
Has an integrated shower in the bathroom 
Has a external Cooking flat top 
Has 40”tires 
Over all weight around the 23-25 tons

Brews 
Scream Engine. Sour - Fruited | 5.7% ABV 3.8
DSSOLVR (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
https://dssolvr.com

Tasting Notes
One sip of this brew and you'll wanna dig those old studded bracelets out of storage. A bonanza of berry and tropical flavor sweetens the tangy gulp while dusky baking spices create an earthy graham cracker note.
On the finish, a big wave of cheesecake leaves your taste buds screaming for more!

Sweet, Fruity, Tropical, Dessert Inspired, Tangy, Crazy Adjunct Beer


Walk On The Sky IPA - Imperial / Double | 8% ABV 4.2
Equilibrium Brewery
Middletown, NY
https://www.eqbrew.com

New Yorks 2023 best brewery award

Tasting Notes
Torrents of succulent stone fruit and pineapple notes flood the palate with every pillow-soft sip. Verdant pine and grapefruit pith nuances round things out on the backend, making for a refreshingly balanced finish.

Hazy, Hoppy, Juicy


Urbs Est Horto IPA - Triple New England / Hazy | 10.5% ABV 4
Hop Butcher For The World (Brewery)
Chicago, IL
http://www.hopbutcher.com

Tasting Notes
Every luscious drop bursts with drippy peach and berry medley tones. Nuances of strawberry and grapefruit meet for a sweet sip of pink lemonade chased before balmy passionfruit and verdant pine rise on the end.

Hazy, juicy, Pillowy, Dank


Fluffernutter Destructor Stout - Pastry | 12% ABV 2
Boiler Brewing Co.
Lincoln, NE
https://www.boilerbrewingcompany.com

Tasting Notes
Chocolatey malts surge through every thick sip, laying a rich, fudgy foundation. Then creamy hints of vanilla and mallow weave silky sweetness into nutty layers, providing massive fluffernutter flavor with each gulp.

Thick, Sweet, Creamy, Nutty, Chocolatey

Fort Christmas was built in present-day Christmas, Florida during the Second Seminole War. Construction began on December 25, 1837, with the arrival of 2,000 U.S. Army soldiers and Alabama volunteers.

2,000 U.S. Army Soldiers and Alabama militiamen, 1000 horses, and 70 wagons led by Brigadier General Abraham Eustis arrived at the location of Ft. Christmas on 25 December 1837. The Fort was built in just over week and would become one of 200 such installations built between 1835 and 1847 as part of the Second Seminole War.[1][2] A fixed garrison of two companies would be maintained at the location until the fort was abandoned in 1845 with the conclusion of the Second Seminole War.[3]

A full-scale replica of Fort Christmas was built by Orange County Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Fort Christmas Historical Society in the late 1970s; it was dedicated in 1977. Located just south of Christmas Creek, the site is probably less than 1 mile (1.6 km) from the location of the original fort.


Beers 
Coppertail Brewing in Tampa, FL
https://coppertailbrewing.com/main-page/

Mother of the triple Belgian Unholy here are two of there seasonal beers 
A mysterious logo to the brewery
The story starts with a 5 year old girl (our owner’s daughter) telling tales of an enormous creature that she coined “Coppertail.” It’s found in the waters around Tampa Bay causing mischief and mayhem for people and sea life alike .
The mysterious beast continues to lurk the Tampa waters only revealing its tail for those who are lucky enough to witness.

Peaches. 5% ABV 3.7
STYLE GUIDE: SOUR - FRUITED BERLINER WEISSE ›
Refreshingly Tart Wheat Ale Brewed with white peaches, yellow peaches, and apricots.
Tart, Peachy, Sour, Dry, Wheat

Hop Skull #22.  8% ABV 3.7
Coppertail Brewing Company.  New England / Hazy IPA
Hazy, Hoppy, Crisp, Heady
Allagash Brewing Company
Portland, ME
Curieux 4.0
Belgian Tripel | 11% ABV

Tasting Notes
Every sip of this rich, Golden Belgian flows with rich honey, vanilla, and surprising passionfruit notes! Undertones of oak and spiced whiskey add a memorable finish.
Rich, Fruity, Oaky
J.Wakefield Brewing: Miami, FL
https://jwakefieldbrewing.com

CampFire. 14% ABV 3.7
Imperial Stout
Campfire is a collaboration with @lifexllab and @mostracoffee

We aimed to replicate Mostras Campfire Latte, and that we did. We aged this big imperial stout in bourbon and bourbon coffee barrels for 14 months. Then we took it out and rested it on cocoa nibs, marshmallows, Graham crackers, vanilla, and mostra coffee