February 26th, 2021 - 777 – Cosmosophical Pyrokinesis

 

Bonjour and hails evildoers!  The Meista here getting very dark, but also very bright with a pairing of "777 – Cosmosophy" by mysterious French black metal "band" Blut Aus Nord and a juicy and refreshing Cosmic Pyrokinesis Hazy IPA from Mother Earth Brew Company!  This pairing goes out to my buddy Jeff Baxter... thanks for the tasty brews brother!!  Cheers!!

Album Info: 

• Artist: Blut Aus Nord
• Title: "777 – Cosmosophy"
• Recorded: France, mastered at Earthsound Recording
• Release date: September 21st, 2012 (10th full-length studio album by Blut Aus Nord)
• Record company: Debemur Morti Productions
• Production: Vindsval?
• Album cover art: ?
• Personnel: Vindsval (all songwriting, instruments, and vocals)
• Musical style: Dark ambient electronic music, symphonic / progressive black metal, avant-garde / experimental metal, doom metal, industrial metal
• Sound: The sound on "777 – Cosmosophy" is emotional, haunting, intricate, and totally immersing.  Irregular drum beats are coupled with soaring melodies as well as sludgy doom heaviness.  Studio layering gives each instrument and voice a vastness that demands you pay full attention from the opening guitars of "Epitome XIV" to the fade out of "Epitome XVIII". 
• Major themes: "777 – Cosmosophy" is a concept album and 3rd and last album of Blut Aus Nord's "777 trilogy".  In both French and English, lyrics on the album are esoteric, enigmatic, and surreal, but may include themes mysticism, environmental catastrophe and awareness, states of being, states of consciousness, the passage of time, darkness, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Epitome XIV"
2. "Epitome XV"
3. "Epitome XVI"
4. "Epitome XVII"
5. "Epitome XVIII"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Mother Earth Brew Company (Vista, California)
• Website: https://www.motherearthbrewco.com/
• Brew: Cosmic Pyrokinesis Hazy IPA 
• Style: New England India Pale Ale (NEIPA)
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 6.7%
• IBUs: 25 
• Pour: The Cosmic Pyrokinesis pours a wonderfully murky bright yellow with a creamy, bright white, 1+ finger head with great retention and lost of and sticky, intricate acing.
• Nose: The nose is an lovely blend of fruity, citrusy, and sweet scents.  There are aromas of orange juice, orange zest, light grapefruit, lemon, pineapple, mango, mixed berries, light biscuit, and a hint of honey.
• Taste:  The taste of the Cosmic Pyrokinesis is a blend of light citrus and tropical fruit flavors along with mellow grains.  Notes of orange juice, pineapple juice, lime, mango, guava, raspberries, and strawberries are intertwined with light cracker and oats.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel is juicy, crisp, and  creamy with a dry, clean finish.

Overall pairing: "777 – Cosmosophy", the finale of Blut Aus Nord's "777 trilogy" isn't so much an album as it is an emotional journey... just as the Cosmic Pyrokinesis isn't so much a beer as it is gastronomical tour de force!  I decided to pair these two as they are almost complete opposites..  If you are in an introspective mood, I can think of nothing better to enhance that experience than by spinning "777 – Cosmosophy" and throwing back a juicy and bright Cosmic Pyrokinesis... making for an interesting foil!

À votre santé!!  Hails!!