September 30th, 2021 - The Dweebs Prevail

 

Hey there!  Your drinking pal the Meista here today with a pairing of Kobra And The Lotus' killer album, "Prevail I" and a tart Dweebs Gose from Barbarian Brewing Company!  Thanks to my buddy Blake for the tasty beer... cheers man!


Album Info:

• Artist: Kobra And The Lotus
• Title: "Prevail I"
• Recorded: 2016 at Hansen Studios in Denmark
• Release date: May 12th, 2017 (4th studio album by Kobra And The Lotus)
• Record company: Napalm Records
• Production: Jacob Hansen and Ted Jensen
• Album cover art: Dino Tomic and Soloman Media
• Personnel: Brad Kennedy (bass guitar), Jasio Kulakowski (lead and rhythm guitar), Marcus Lee (drums), and Kobra Paige (vocals)
• Additional musicians: Jake Dreyer (lead and rhythm guitar)
• Musical style: Power metal, heavy metal, hard rock, alternative metal/rock
• Sound: With more of an alternative rock feel than previous albums, "Prevail I" is a powerfully complex and wonderfully balanced album!  Kobra's vocals are massive... her huge, mesmerizing, and beautiful range is a joy to hear!  The guitar work of Kulakowski and Dreyer soars!  And the rhythm section of Kennedy and Lee is a thunderous juggernaut!  
• Major themes: Good vs. evil, heroism, power, honesty, anger, aggression, isolation, judgement, hope, love, etc.
• Tracks:  

1. "Gotham"
2. "TriggerPulse"
3. "You Don’t Know"
4. "Specimen X (Mortal Chamber)"
5. "Light Me Up"
6. "Manifest Destiny"
7. "Victim"
8. "Check The Phyrg"
9. "Hell On Earth"
10. "Prevail"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Barbarian Brewing Company (Boise, Idaho)
• Website: https://barbarianbrewing.com/ 
• Brew: Dweebs Gose
• Style: Gose
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 5.0%
• IBUs: 10
• Pour: The Dweebs Gose pours a slightly hazy, bright peach hue with a frothy, bright white, 2+ finger head that dissipates fairly quickly, leaving a thin ring and light lacing.
• Nose: The nose is a blend of fruity, sweet, tart, and slightly salty aromas.  There are notes of fruit punch, sweet candy, lemon zest, freshly picked raspberries, raspberry jam, guava, light agave, and a hint of salt.
• Taste: The taste of the Dweebs Gose is fruity, sour, sweet and slightly salty.  There are notes of Tropical Punch Kool-Aid, Nerds candy, lemon juice, cranberry juice, raspberries, and a hint of salt to balance out the sweetness.
• Mouthfeel: Light-bodied with well carbonation, the mouthfeel of the Dweebs Gose is tart, crisp, and juicy with slightly salty finish. 

Overall pairing: The wonderfully tart, yet very crushable Dweebs Gose is perfect for the depth, power, and beauty of Kobra And The Lotus' fantastic album "Prevail I"!  Those fruity flavors coupled with the sweet and tart notes go great with Kobra's massive vocal range, the electrifying guitar work, and the power of the bass and drums!

Cheers!!  Rock on!!