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Hi I'm Arlock and Hi I'm Axslav we're roommates currently living in San Leandro, CA (even though Axslav is moving shortly). We both like beer and we both LOVE great beer. We'll be reviewing various beers we've encountered on our beer adventures.
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For our first blog we will be reviewing a Russian Imperial stout from Drake's Brewing. Drake's is an amazing local (to us) brewery in San Leandro, CA: Drake's website.
Drake's Drakonic
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BEER FACTS:
Alc/Vol: 8.75%
Original Gravity: 21.8
Malt: American 2-Row barley, C-120, Roasted barley, C-45, Chocolate, Black
Hops: German Magnum
Yeast: White Labs 001
AWARDS:
Winner Good Food Awards 2012
Axslav's review:
A full flavored and very rich beer with a smooth texture. While lacking some of the complex aftertastes that some Imperials have, the Drakonic more than makes up for it with excellent base flavor and texture making it one of my favorite Russian Imperials ever. While its flavor is too potent to pair well with most food, the Drakonic makes for an excellent dessert beer to enjoy during a lazy afternoon or as an after dinner treat.
Axlock meter: 4.7
Arlock review:
Drakes Brewing "Drakonic" Imperial Stout is honestly one of my favorite beers. It a full bodied, thick stout, with a very slight coffee taste. Its flavor is unparralleled to any other Imperial stouts. It generates a very slim head (when poured correctly) and has an extremely potent taste that SHOULD excite the taste buds into pouring another drink. Drakonic is not for the weak of heart, it is a thick beer with powerful intentions. Its high alcohol content speaks for itself. However, not to scare away any non-dark beer drinkers; It is an experience that should be had by all. I sincerely hope you enjoy this brew as much as I do myself.
Axlock meter: 4.8
 
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Axlock meter haha I love it. Nice.
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Thanks Luckyfool  .
P.S. We know we have some grammatical issues to address however Nick made the the OP and he is in a coaching session right now but we will fix them after. (Mostly on my part)
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thanks for the review, I'll look around for it
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Axslav moving out D:
Poor Arlock.
Wait so Arlock is chilling with Frank? Wow, together forever that means O_O
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On September 13 2012 12:35 Torte de Lini wrote:
Axslav moving out D:
Poor Arlock.
Wait so Arlock is chilling with Frank? Wow, together forever that means O_O
Nono! Me, Axslav and Frank, forever together. (Josh suth actually just moved in last week too.)
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Geez, I didn't know you guys stuck around for so long O_O
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Keep up the great work, stuff like this makes my senior year of college much more enjoyable.
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^yeah! I tweeted axslav this, so true.i would love to find beers that are interesting and different to try, I want axslav to share his "grandmaster league". Beer tastes
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5/5 because Axslav. and beer. i wonder if the local alehouse around here has any of this stuff...
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Hopefully you are going to review some "lighter" beers... Dark ales is not my personal preference. Still might try it since it's Axlock Approved.
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btw we're going to try to make this a once a week thing
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I've had a ton of Californian microbrews but somehow haven't had anything from Drake before. I'll have to be on the lookout for them next time I'm in S.F. Keep up the reviews. Do pliny the elder!
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So many great US microbrews :s Still so jealous that you guys get them regularly. And not for $20 a pint.
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On September 13 2012 11:24 VTArlock wrote:
We know we have some grammatical issues to address however Nick made the the OP and he is in a coaching session right now...
Haha Nick! Beer reviews while coaching!
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Axslav got the red face on lock
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EPT![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/LRzXe.jpg)
