When Your Beer Prefers Subtraction Over Flavor
The Minus Times, a Doppelbock that seems to take more pride in its mathematical prowess than its drinkability. It's as if the brewers, in a moment of divine inspiration, decided that what the beer-drinking public really needed was a reminder of high school algebra class.
First off, let's address the elephant in the room: The Minus Times. The name conjures images of a beer that's somehow less than itself, a brew that subtracts from your evening rather than adding to it. It's a bold strategy, Cotton; let's see if it pays off for them.
Now, diving into this mathematical conundrum of a beer, one can't help but wonder if Foam Brewers has created a Doppelbock so complex, it requires a graphing calculator to fully appreciate. Each sip brings forth flavors that are both robust and confusing, much like trying to remember the quadratic formula after three pints.
"The Minus Times" boasts a flavor profile that's as rich and deep as the existential dread of forgetting your homework. With notes of caramel, toasted malt, and a hint of what can only be described as "solving for x," this Doppelbock is both a tribute to and a parody of the traditional German style.
But what does it pair with? The obvious answer is more beer, because let's face it, you're going to need something to wash down the bitter aftertaste of flashbacks to high school math. Alternatively, a nice, hearty plate of anything that doesn't require thinking about numbers might do the trick.
In a craft beer scene filled to the brim with IPAs, sours, and stouts trying desperately to out-weird each other, "The Minus Times" stands out as a testament to Foam Brewers' commitment to... well, we're not entirely sure. But it's definitely a commitment to something, perhaps the noble pursuit of confusing their customers or just a deep-seated love for all things numerical.
In the end, The Minus Times is more than just a beer; it's a puzzle wrapped in an enigma, shrouded in a Doppelbock. It's a reminder that in the world of craft beer, no concept is too outlandish, no name too obscure, and no flavor profile too baffling.
So here's to The Minus Times, the beer that dares to ask, "What if we made a beer that was also a math problem?" May your glasses always be full, and may your evenings never lack for arithmetic challenges. Cheers, you magnificent nerds.
Cheers you, magnificent silly bastards!
