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Tröegs Scratch #83 – ¿Impending Descent? Ale
Tröegs has been experimenting with their Scratch Series for a few years now. Personally, I’ve been following them closely and have tasted nearly every one from #46 and above. Some can be a gamble, but that’s part of the fun when trying these small test batches. Occasionally, the Trogner brothers come out with something extraordinary. The first this happened for me was about a year ago when I first tasted Scratch #55 – Double IPA. Now, I am compelled to write about their most recent addition to the Scratch Series.
Once I saw the announcement of this Russian Imperial Stout, I already knew this would be one I couldn’t miss. Being a good writer, I picked up two cases to split with many of the other Beer Circle writers. The theme of ¿Impending Descent? has to do with the upcoming hype of December 21st. Even though most people don’t really think the world will end in a week, I would be okay if this is the last Scratch Series ale I ever had. Here’s the introduction from the brewery:
As we spiral further toward the end of the Mayan calendar, we at Tröegs felt obligated to brew a special beer to commemorate the expiration of planet Earth. We think it’s a pile of gibberish (just don’t quote us on that, though… you never know)! Either way, celebrate the countdown to extinction and raise a goblet of this colossal Russian Imperial Stout as we plummet into utter oblivion. If your tongue doesn’t disintegrate as a result of the birthday party cheesecake jellybean BOOM, at the very least this beer will wreak major havoc on your taste buds. Yes, ¿Impending Descent? is as enormous, face-melting, and palate-numbing as it sounds. If there ever was a last beer to enjoy before Doomsday, this is it. Here at Tröegs we say, “Bring on the apocalypse!”
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According to the brewery’s Facebook page, 175 cases sold on the first day. By 5:30 PM on Friday evening they were completely sold out of cases. Hoping this is a good sign of feedback to Tröegs to offer it again in the future!
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