Beer

[Kuyuk]

the Brickstore in Decatur (atlanta) kicks serious ass.


K.

[Back]

Tonight its Otter Creek sampler out of Vermont.

Copper Ale, Otter Summer and Pale Ale... three really tasty beers. Summer is a lightest and most refreshing. Pale Ale is nice and hoppy. Amber is really flavorful and complex.

[Gelston]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y39JehmZO4

[Back]

Mad Hatter IPA out of Holland, MI.

As good an IPA as I’ve ever had. A bit pricey so if thats a problem stick with Sierra Nevada.

[Keller]

Mad Hatter IPA out of Holland, MI.

As good an IPA as I’ve ever had. A bit pricey so if thats a problem stick with Sierra Nevada.

I used to drink that shit by the stein at $4 per stein. Stein = 36 oz.

Two-hearted Ale, from nearby Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo, MI is a better IPA, IMO.

Maybe I just drank so much of the swill while I was in college (in Holland, MI) that I'm prejudiced against it.

[Back]

Nice. Around here you can find Dogfish Head 60 Minute on draft which is really good IPA.

[Anebriated]

Has anyone tried the Long Trail Double IPA? man thats good stuff.

[landy]

One IPA I'd shy away from is the Dogfish Head 120 minute. It's not even funny how bad it is, but it packs a punch with 20 percent abv

[Back]

One IPA I'd shy away from is the Dogfish Head 120 minute. It's not even funny how bad it is, but it packs a punch with 20 percent abv

Yeah its a skunkfest and will bring you to your knees.

Having said that, there are Dogfish Ale houses around the VA, MD area where you can get everything on draft (I’d recommend Lawnmower) and good pub food (again, I would recommend the brats for this time of year with the Lawnmower).

Rockville (Gaithersburg) and Falls Church of all fucking places.

[Back]

Abita Pecan Harvest Ale.

Great seasonal amber out of Covington Louisiana.

Peach nose... light amber in color, big bubbles, great balance of tart and hop. Pecan comes through in the finish. Just amber enough for a chilly fall day.

[diethx]

the Brickstore in Decatur (atlanta) kicks serious ass.


K.

I missed this because I don't usually read the threads where Backrash is mostly talking to himself, but yeah they do. I love their heaping house salads, pretzels, and turkey on challah with lemon mayo. nomnom

Only problem I have with them is how fucking crowded they get, especially on weekends.

[Back]

Dogfish Head out of Delaware is brewing some really good Punkin Ale this year.

Brown ale brewed with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.

Yes, it is spicy!

[Xanator]

Dogfish Head out of Delaware is brewing some really good Punkin Ale this year.

Brown ale brewed with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.

Yes, it is spicy!

You know, I tried some of this last year when my local liquor store had a BUILD YOUR OWN FOUR-PACK MICROBREW EXPLOSION BONANZA, and I was a little disappointed. Big fan of pumpkin pretty much anything, but I think all the spice was a bit too much. I think I might have also been eating a pizza or something when I tried it, and that wouldn't have been a good pairing if so.

Could also just be too accustomed to ringing in fall with Sam Octoberfest.

[Back]

It is good this year. Sams Octoberfest, like their Summer, not so much.

[Back]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXN9r6tPgHU&feature=PlayList&p=3B3FDC81777E220C&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=59

[Xanator]

It is good this year. Sams Octoberfest, like their Summer, not so much.

You don't like Sam Summer? Tasty, tasty.

[Back]

I thought it was weak this year. Love pepper.

[TheEschaton]

It is good this year. Sams Octoberfest, like their Summer, not so much.

Once again, proof positive that Back is a moron.

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

If anyone is gonna be in Western MA I recommend trying the Pittsfield Brew Works.

The Gerry Dog Stout is an awesome oatmeal stout, goes great with any sort of stew, bangers and mash, etc.

The IPA and cask beers are awesome too. Usually a couple german beers and then seasonal beers. This season was raspberry and apricot but the fall beers are really hop based and tasty.

Anyway. It's a great place to get a local dinner plus locally brewed beer. A sampler platter of all the beers is the same price as getting just one glass of beer so it's worth it.

[Paradii]

Dogfish Head out of Delaware is brewing some really good Punkin Ale this year.

Brown ale brewed with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.

Yes, it is spicy!

Went to dogfish head yesterday. I've been drinking there stuff for awhile but just never made it down to the brewery. Had their pumpkin ale, stout, and of course their 90 minute IPA. Also had Pangaea, some beer that they claim has an ingredient from each continent, (Antarctica supplied the water, I asked). It was terrible.

[peam]

Any you guys had the Dogfish Head 120 minute?

It's absurd.

[Paradii]

Any you guys had the Dogfish Head 120 minute?

It's absurd.

Yes, and it is. 18 percent alcohol. I'll stick with the taste of the 60 and 90

[Back]

Great infographic!

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/beer

Mmmm, beer.

[Sean of the Thread]

Nicely done.

[Parkbandit]

I love this time of year.. with all the seasonal brews floating around.

[NocturnalRob]

32% beer launched

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/8380412.stm

[Celephais]

Great infographic!

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/beer

Mmmm, beer.
Nice! Good shit.

I'm in the middle of brewing a batch of Glacial IPA and I need to come up with a label and a clever name...

My last batch was a double oatmeal stout, so obviously, Double O' Stout, a nice James Bond theme (I was very disappointed to find out I was not original with that name).

[Keller]

I love this time of year.. with all the seasonal brews floating around.

Anything in particular that you like?

I'm a fan of Delirum Noel and Troeg's Mad Elf Ale.

Both tasty Christmas beers.

I've also been enjoying Rogue's Hazelnut Brown Nectar, even though it is not a "seasonal" beer, it is a delicious beer.

[Clove]

WTF Keller. Are you a hobbit or something?

[NocturnalRob]

I'm a fan of Delirum Noel
yes. quite good.


Rogue's Hazelnut Brown Nectar
meh. too bready.

[Keller]

WTF Keller. Are you a hobbit or something?

Except that I am tall and not hairy, maybe?

[Back]

Been enjoying Samuel Smith’s Winter Welcome. Great balance with a bit of floral nose and spice finish.

[Parkbandit]

Anything in particular that you like?

I'm a fan of Delirum Noel and Troeg's Mad Elf Ale.

Both tasty Christmas beers.

I've also been enjoying Rogue's Hazelnut Brown Nectar, even though it is not a "seasonal" beer, it is a delicious beer.

Not really anything in particular to be honest.. and even if there was it would have to be exceptional for me to bother remembering what it was.

We went to World of Beer Sat afternoon, specifically to have these seasonal beers. We probably sampled 10-12 different beers.. the one I liked the most was a Belgium abbey style ale called Christmas Ale or something that came in a big wine bottle.

[Archigeek]

Been drinking Surly products lately. Surly Furious mostly. That, and I've always been a fan of just about any brown ale, and Finegans. Surly and Finegans are local to the Minneapolis/St Paul area.

[Keller]

Not really anything in particular to be honest.. and even if there was it would have to be exceptional for me to bother remembering what it was.

We went to World of Beer Sat afternoon, specifically to have these seasonal beers. We probably sampled 10-12 different beers.. the one I liked the most was a Belgium abbey style ale called Christmas Ale or something that came in a big wine bottle.

A lot of good beers come in larger bottles, especially Belgian beers.

As much as I really love IPAs with hearty food -- a good Belgian tripel or quad is the pinacle of what a beer should be.

[Asha]

Been enjoying Samuel Smith’s Winter Welcome. Great balance with a bit of floral nose and spice finish.

This made me :D

[Parkbandit]

This made me :D

Same.

If I ever describe anything... ESPECIALLY BEER in that manner, please put me out of my misery.

[Sean of the Thread]

hehehe.

I bet he fucks his little beer bottles.

[Clove]

hehehe.

I bet he fucks his little beer bottles.They'd have to be Modelos.

http://www.mexico.vg/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/mexican-beer-especial-modelo-01.jpg

[Clove]

Oh and I had a Franzikaner Heffe-Weisse last week that was very nice. Probably not as good as Keller's elf beer though :D

[Jorddyn]

(in Holland, MI)

?!

I love Holland. We hang out on the lake in Grand Haven every year, and usually make a couple trips down there.

Oh, and Bell's Oberon rocks my world.

And yes, I know I'm 4 months late responding to your post.

[Back]

Went to Brewer’s Art in B-more tonight. A bit loud and cramped and full of hipsters but great beer!

Their Saint Festivus winter seasonal is awesome. The Proletary is dark with a cigar taste. Also tried Zodiac and La Petroleuse which were also pretty good.

[Back]

This made me :D

Correct me if I am wrong but I think he grinned because he knows how good it is? Samuel Smith is brewed out of Yorkshire and Drayal is a brit so he must know of it.

And guys... if you try something other than a PBR (which I do drink) you might taste something other than aluminum.

[Loagan]

My favs are... delerium nocturnum and corona.. I drink different beer for different situations.

[Asha]

Samuel Smith is brewed out of Yorkshire and Drayal is a brit so he must know of it.


Born and bred Yorkshire, son.

[Parkbandit]

Correct me if I am wrong but I think he grinned because he knows how good it is? Samuel Smith is brewed out of Yorkshire and Drayal is a brit so he must know of it.


Perhaps.. I laughed at you because you sounded like a pretentious fag, describing a beer. Just because Drayal lives in Britain, doesn't mean he condones your girl like behavior.

Now knock it off.

[Back]

Perhaps.. I laughed at you because you sounded like a pretentious fag, describing a beer. Just because Drayal lives in Britain, doesn't mean he condones your girl like behavior.

Now knock it off.

From Brewer’s Art own menu...


La Petroleuse - It has a deep golden color and a full, malty body with an earthy hop character and a slight yeast spiciness. 7% ABV”

Grow up and try some real beer.

[Parkbandit]

From Brewer’s Art own menu...



Grow up and try some real beer.

Or.. I should just read about beer reviews on the internet like you?

No thanks.

[Back]

Christ. It does not matter what subject you enter into... you’re still an a-hole in all of them! At least you’re consistent.

[Parkbandit]

Christ. It does not matter what subject you enter into... you’re still an a-hole in all of them! At least you’re consistent.

Me thinks she doeth protestith too much.

[Methais]

Great now Daniel's taken his trolling to a whole new level.

[Cephalopod]

http://eatingtheroad.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/what-should-i-drink-beer3.jpg

[Back]

Haha. Awesome. Clipper City, Dogfish and Stone are the only ones that they rate as the best that I have tried.

In other beer news I spoke with one of the principals of Clipper City and we are good to go on setting up a beer pairing dinner at our restaurant! It wont be until next March or April but I’ll post the details when it happens.

[Back]

Tonight Flying Dog: Garde Dog Bier De Garde.

It is their spring beer but it is already on the shelves. Light. Very crisp. A bit of floral notes like rose and berry. But still very much a great hop flavor beer.

Great brewery. Very creative. Many fine products.

[Cephalopod]

Got some Dogfish Head a week or two ago, purely based on the flow-chart I posted. Disappointing. I'll stick to Blue Moon for consistently yum.

[NocturnalRob]

60, 90, or 120?

[Back]

Dogfish is very very hoppy. But again, a very creative brew company if you try their off label stuff. Midas Gold, Golden Ale, Raison de Arte...

[Cephalopod]

Raison d'Etre is what I tried. Something about it turned me off. I like hoppy beers, but I think the raisins or something just made me go 'bleh'. I actually popped open the last one just now, to remind myself why I wasn't thrilled. Feeling still in tact.

I do plan on trying their 60, 90 and 120, but probably not for a few weeks.

EDIT: Also, I tried to sound hoity-toity and talk about the 'nose' and the 'notes of Belgian sugars', but realized I just don't have those sort of feelings for beer. It's either tasty, alright, meh, or piss.

[Stanley Burrell]

A black & tan goes best with a cheeseburger?

/wisdom

[Kuyuk]

I had a case of beer from around the world, and there was an Australian IPA that may have been the most delicious IPA I've had ever... sadly, I do not remember the name of it, but I remember there being a picture of a guys head with a strange hat (sailor/captain/something) and like a 1 word name.

Google'd Australian IPA beers and nothing came up :(

It was extremely creamy for an IPA. Yummalicious.

[Celephais]

Coopers?

[Kuyuk]

I dont think so.... but I guess possibly? It was an all grey label with a dudes face with a rain hat on or something.

Wish I kept it. It was better than Guinness.

[LeDru]

Don't feel like reading 32 pages to see if it's been mentioned BUT if you're up in the NW try any of McMennemin Brothers beers, they're fantastic. Personally, Ruby (light grapefruit ale) on a hot day, or Hammerhead (snotty little IPA) for me.

[Cephalopod]

I dont think so.... but I guess possibly? It was an all grey label with a dudes face with a rain hat on or something.

Wish I kept it. It was better than Guinness.

I know this isn't it, but this label made me chuckle:
http://158.130.17.5/~myl/languagelog/archives/IPABeer.jpg

[Ghostwind]

Fat Tire.

Agreed.

Edit: I'll also mention that my favorite brew is Bass Ale, but as for American, Fat Tire works.

Worst beer: Coors Light

[pabstblueribbon]

schneider and sohn aventinus


oh my fucking god....

http://amm002.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/dsc02648.jpg

[Skeeter]

Pretty much anything Leinenkugel's makes.

[Warriorbird]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kw3wfdW85j1qavc8s.jpg

[Back]

Old link

[Back]

Aged 9,000 Years, Ancient Beer Finally Hits Stores (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128587208&ps=cprs)


Dogfish Head brewery is known for making exotic beer with ingredients like crystallized ginger or water from Antarctica, so it might not sound surprising that one of its recent creations is a brew flavored simply by grapes and flowers. It's not the recipe that makes this beer so special; it's where that recipe was found: a Neolithic burial site in China.

Chateau Jiahu is a time capsule from 7,000 B.C., but to hear Dogfish Head owner Sam Calagione talk about what beer was actually like back then, it's not the kind of thing that makes you say "Hey, pass me another ice-cold ancient ale!"

"Probably, all beer thousands of years ago — to our modern palates — would have tasted spoiled," Calagione says. "In fact, in a lot of hieroglyphics, people are shown drinking beer using straws because they were trying to avoid the chunks of solids and wild yeast."

So how do you go from "chunks of wild yeast" to a beer that you can get at your local store? You don't start with a brewery. You start with Dr. Patrick McGovern.


EnlargeCourtesy Patrick McGovern
The ancient recipe for Chateau Jiahu was decoded from molecular data found in pots from a Neolithic burial site in the Henan province of northern China.
Scraping The Bottom Of The Beer Barrel

McGovern is a biomolecular archaeologist at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology. He studies fermented beverages — otherwise known as booze — by analyzing the ancient pots that once held them.

"We use techniques like infrared spectrometry, gas chromatography and so forth," he explains. McGovern helps Dogfish Head revive long-dead brews by figuring out what used to be inside the ancient pottery he comes across.

About 10 years ago, he set out to find some of this primordial crockery on a trip to China. In one town, he found pottery from an early Neolithic burial site. The pieces were about 9,000 years old — as were the skeletons they were found with.

The Neolithic period, which began about 12,000 years ago, is thought to be about the time when humans started settling down, raising crops — and apparently getting a little tipsy. McGovern suspects that once humans stayed put, it didn't take them long to discover the fermentation process that led to the world's first alcohol.

The molecular evidence told McGovern the vessels from China once contained an alcoholic beverage made of rice, grapes, hawthorn berries, honey and chrysanthemum flowers.

"What we found is something that was turning up all over the world from these early periods," he says. "We don't have just a wine or a beer or a mead, but we have like a combination of all three."

Ancient Brews For Troubled Times

That's where Dogfish Head comes in. The Delaware-based brewery owns a tiny but respected sliver of the U.S. beer market, which Calagione says it earned by being a risk-taker. Dogfish and McGovern have produced other ancient beverages, including their Midas Touch brew, teased from pottery found in King Midas' 2,700-year-old tomb.

But, like Calagione says, Jiahu is different. It's "the oldest-known fermented recipe in the history of mankind."


Even though I am not drinking like I used to I love the hell out of this brewery. Dogfish rulez!

[Asha]

schneider and sohn aventinus


oh my fucking god....

http://amm002.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/dsc02648.jpg

That beer is NOT FUCKING COLD!

[Showal]

http://www.sintbernardus.be/images/New/Prior8.jpg

[WRoss]

http://www.hootpage.com/watt01c.jpg

[Showal]

Aged 9,000 Years, Ancient Beer Finally Hits Stores (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128587208&ps=cprs)




Even though I am not drinking like I used to I love the hell out of this brewery. Dogfish rulez!


I've tried that Midas Touch. Not so good.

[Asha]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/shimmisking/Photo0082-1.jpg

This is what I'm on this evening from York Brewery. Apparently it tastes golden, bitter and sharp.
This is supposed to be the flagship drink of my county so lets see.
Also, the picture of the Yorkshire Terrier pwns.

[Asha]

Oh and it's shaky because I went all out on the pecs, delts and arms at the gym and can't even lift the bottle to my mouth, nevermind keep a camera steady.

[Norm]

Evening everybody.

[Cephalopod]

A fine novelty account, indeed.

(NORM!!!!!!)

[Back]

Dogfish Punkin Ale this year is delicious. Great batch. Its kinda like the fluffy light pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

Clipper City Heavy Seas Great Pumpkin Ale is very good too. This is more like the dense wet pumpkin pie sans cool whip. They also do an aged bourbon cask Greater Pumpkin Ale thats got that smoky vanillay goodness of the oak.

Sierra Nevada Tumbler is pretty good.

Sarnac Octoberfest. Meh. Magic Hat Hex. Can’t stand it. Flying Dog Dogtoberfest. Meh again.

[Norm]

Dogfish Punkin Ale this year is delicious. Great batch. Its kinda like the fluffy light pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

Clipper City Heavy Seas Great Pumpkin Ale is very good too. This is more like the dense wet pumpkin pie sans cool whip. They also do an aged bourbon cask Greater Pumpkin Ale thats got that smoky vanillay goodness of the oak.

Sierra Nevada Tumbler is pretty good.

Sarnac Octoberfest. Meh. Magic Hat Hex. Can’t stand it. Flying Dog Dogtoberfest. Meh again.

Despite all that, there's still nothing quite like a good cold Sam Adams at Sammy's bar.

What makes it really great is that my wife isn't there.

[Cephalopod]

Dogfish Punkin Ale this year is delicious. Great batch. Its kinda like the fluffy light pumpkin pie with whipped cream.


I just bought some of this, and I'm not as thrilled. Although I've only had about two sips at this point.

[Gallows Thief]

I just bought some of this, and I'm not as thrilled. Although I've only had about two sips at this point.

Same here was not thrilled with the Dogfish Punkin. Not bad but not great. I tried the Pumpkin from Southampton and the Post Road Pumpkin from Brooklyn and I thought they were both better. The Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin was by far the worst.

Anyone have any others worth trying?

[Cephalopod]

Same here was not thrilled with the Dogfish Punkin. Not bad but not great. I tried the Pumpkin from Southampton and the Post Road Pumpkin from Brooklyn and I thought they were both better. The Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin was by far the worst.

Anyone have any others worth trying?

All those have been noted. I love fall, and punkin-flavored things, and would love to try any reportedly good alternate punkin-flavored ales.

Also, it's almost time for Reeses PB punkins.

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

I plan to stock up when I find a good pumpkin ale I like.. every spring without fail I get a crazy craving for pumpkin ale and can't fulfill it so I'm planning ahead. I tried Shipyard Pumpkinhead recently and didn't like it too much.

[Back]

I just bought some of this, and I'm not as thrilled. Although I've only had about two sips at this point.

Dogfish may be an acquired taste... its definitely not casual drinking beer. I’m used to the 60 Minute IPA which by itself is pretty strong. The colder the better with Dogfish.

I do enjoy the seasonals this time of year. Sam Adams Octoberfest is always a favorite though its not as chocolatey as I remember it having been.

[Asha]

Why is everyone talking so GAY about beer!?

[Back]

Researchers Find 2,000 Year-Old Beer Was Used as Medicine (http://www.care2.com/causes/real-food/blog/ancient-beer-recipe-supplied-antibiotics/)


During chemical analysis of human bones from Nubia dated between A.D. 350 and 550, Armelagos and Nelson found traces of tetracycline, an antibiotic still used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, acne, and infections of skin, genital and urinary systems.

Armelagos and his fellow researchers believe the source of the antibiotic to be beer, a beverage regularly consumed by the Nubians. The grain used to make the fermented gruel contained the soil bacteria streptomyces, which produces tetracycline.

---------------

At my peak I was pissing pure tetracycline.

[Parkbandit]

Why is everyone talking so GAY about beer!?

It's only Backlash...

[Nathala Crane]

Picked up a 6-pack of Magic Hat's "hI.P.A." fall seasonal. 'Tis wonderful. Crisp, hoppy, with just the right amount of light bitterness. Definitely a new favorite.

[peam]

Picked up a 6-pack of Magic Hat's "hI.P.A." fall seasonal. 'Tis wonderful. Crisp, hoppy, with just the right amount of light bitterness. Definitely a new favorite.

It's better than Red Hook's Longhammer - which is absolute shit, but not by much.

Dogfish 90 minute IPA is my go-to IPA for the moment, unless I feel like making an extra special trip to the fancy store.

[Back]

Why is everyone talking so GAY about beer!?

I’m totally gay for beer.

[Kainen]

I’m totally gay for beer.

:beer:

Ok kidding, I am female so it wouldn't matter anyways.

[Asha]

Ladies can be gay!

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

I got some Dogfish punkin ale.. very meh, not a fan.

[Back]

Here is a link to a very cool infographical chart on the different varieties of beer. This image is large so I posted the link as to not fuck with your browser window.

http://worldfamousdesignjunkies.com/posters/beer-chart-rap-chart/attachment/wfdj_popchartlab_theverymanyvarietiesofbeer/

[Warriorbird]

Lunch.

http://www.beerables.net/ProductImages/wetten/glassware/Delirium%20Glass.gif

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

I'm trying out Post Road Pumpkin Ale, and I am definitely a fan. Thick head, crisp flavor, slightly hoppy, tastes just like it smells. mmm.

[g++]

Southern tier makes a rediculously good pumkin head ale if you can manage to actually find a place the shit isnt sold out already. One of my favorite beers ever.

[Back]

Don’t bother with Blue Moon’s fall seasonal Harvest Moon. Weak.

[Back]

Southern tier makes a rediculously good pumkin head ale if you can manage to actually find a place the shit isnt sold out already. One of my favorite beers ever.

Got my hands on a bottle because of this post.

Dude, this wins the pumpkin beer contest as far as I’m concerned. I think somewhere up above someone suggested Southern Tier Chocolate Stout as a good beer and I wasn’t so crazy about it.

But this... This is like pumpkin cheesecake on a graham cracker crust. So tasty and you would never notice it was 9% ABV unless you looked at the fine print.

Well played, sir.

PS. I need to spread more rep around.

[4a6c1]

Have I been in this thread yet??

Here is something exotically domestic that I love and MISS. If you can get your hands on it....worth it!

Silver Gulch Brewery....what Alaskans do when it's minus 50 outside. :)

http://www.silvergulch.com/brewery.htm

Recommend the Copper Creek Amber Ale, Lowbush Cranberry and Sweetwater Blonde. If you can swindle them out of some Oktoberfest 2006 you will be getting the best beer ever.

[Warriorbird]

My deeply alcoholic best friend swears by that stuff. I've liked the ones I've tried a bunch.

[Asha]

I'm buying this - http://www.silvergulchcart.com/coldfoot-pilsner-hoodie.html

[4a6c1]

Coldfoot is actually a town at the arctic circle where the oil truckers running north to the coast stay over and get toasted before putting the tire chains on their rigs and rolling out into the tundra. There are no trees, just hills of frozen muskeg and when the wind blows -80 towards the end of January you dont turn your vehicle off because the metal parts on the inside will start to snap like twigs in the cold.

Never had the pilsner!

[calidus]

I tried the new Saison Du Buff from Stone last night. I typically like Saisons, and this was no different, bit it was almost too quirky for me.

Stone, Dogfish Head, and Victory have collaborated on a Saison recipe (which includes parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, etc) and each brewed it at their respective breweries. Cool idea.

I'm anxiously awaiting the Southern Tier Choklat (imperial stout), which comes out in Novemberish.

[audioserf]

Gonna be trying some Southern Tier Pumking on tap Friday night at a local coal-oven pizza place. I love the fact that the joint is run by a beer-head. Looking forward to it because I love me some pumpkin beer, although I've heard this year's Pumking described as a bit overly sweet and syrupy.

[audioserf]

I tried the new Saison Du Buff from Stone last night. I typically like Saisons, and this was no different, bit it was almost too quirky for me.

Stone, Dogfish Head, and Victory have collaborated on a Saison recipe (which includes parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, etc) and each brewed it at their respective breweries. Cool idea.

I'm anxiously awaiting the Southern Tier Choklat (imperial stout), which comes out in Novemberish.

I had a bottle of last year's Choklat a month or two ago and it was divine. Southern Tier has a cool little description on the bottle about how according to some ancient cultures, chocolate is "Food for the Gods", and this beer is exactly that. It's incredibly rich and chocolatey with notes of toasted marshmallow and a faint hint of coffee (their Mocha stout has even more coffee, logically, and their Java is a coffee monster).

Really anything with Victory, Stone, or Southern Tier on the label is a good life choice. Also Lagunitas and Dogfish Head. :) Beer owns.

[Cephalopod]

Coldfoot is actually a town at the arctic circle where the oil truckers running north to the coast stay over and get toasted before putting the tire chains on their rigs and rolling out into the tundra. There are no trees, just hills of frozen muskeg and when the wind blows -80 towards the end of January you dont turn your vehicle off because the metal parts on the inside will start to snap like twigs in the cold.


Alaska seems appealing. (I'm being serious. I love cold weather.)



Stone, Dogfish Head, and Victory have collaborated on a Saison recipe (which includes parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, etc) and each brewed it at their respective breweries. Cool idea.


This is a nifty idea (http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/collaborations/Saison-du-BUFF.htm), gonna have to track them down.

[Back]

Looking forward to it because I love me some pumpkin beer, although I've heard this year's Pumking described as a bit overly sweet and syrupy.

Not the bottles I have had.

[calidus]

Gonna be trying some Southern Tier Pumking on tap Friday night at a local coal-oven pizza place. I love the fact that the joint is run by a beer-head. Looking forward to it because I love me some pumpkin beer, although I've heard this year's Pumking described as a bit overly sweet and syrupy.

I know the great reputation of the Pumking, and have been wringing my hands for months in anticipation. Finally got a few bottles 1-2 weeks ago. Interesting that you say this years is overly sweet and syrupy, because those are my issues with it. It's great, but it's a bit heavy on the sweet/syrupy/flavor side. But alas, this is my first time trying the great Pumking, so it is all I know.

I actually like this one a lot, Shipyard's Smashed Pumpkin (not to be confused with Shipyard Pumpkinhead):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/3906505563_6345d8c483.jpg

Dogfish Head's "Punkin" is pretty awesome, too.

I'm spending the majority of the weeks leading up to Halloween drinking pumpkin ales, watching horror movies, and playing games like Silent Hill, Alan Wake, etc. I love Fall in New England...

[calidus]

I had a bottle of last year's Choklat a month or two ago and it was divine. Southern Tier has a cool little description on the bottle about how according to some ancient cultures, chocolate is "Food for the Gods", and this beer is exactly that. It's incredibly rich and chocolatey with notes of toasted marshmallow and a faint hint of coffee (their Mocha stout has even more coffee, logically, and their Java is a coffee monster).

Really anything with Victory, Stone, or Southern Tier on the label is a good life choice. Also Lagunitas and Dogfish Head. :) Beer owns.

Yeah, I love the descriptions on the back of the Southern Tier bottles. Even better are the ones on the back of the Stone ones. Ruination, FTW.

That Southern Tier Choklat is one of the most impressive brews I have ever had. I bought the store out of them, and am now waiting for them to be released again (in November, I think).

Stuff is dangerous.

No other chocolate stout has come close for me, though I do like Rogue's Chocolate Stout and a few others.

[calidus]

Can anyone recommend a good Oatmel Stout?

I had an Oatmeal Stout at a local brewpub and it was one of the best I've ever had. It was a bit sweet (not too much), and you could really taste the rolled oats in there. Best of all, it had that amazing Guinness style creamy head (from nitro, I assume). It was sort of like a Guinness Drought, but replace that Guinness twang/sour/bitter aspect with mild sweetness and add rolled oats.

I've tried a few other Oatmeal Stouts but nothing has come close for me. Even more difficult than finding one that matches the flavor I want, is trying to find one with that awesome creamy head.

If anyone is curious, and lives in the area, it's the Oatmeal Stout at Milly's Tavern in Manchester, NH.

So... any recommendations?

[Cephalopod]

I've never had a good mass-produced oatmeal stout. The only time I've enjoyed one is at brewpubs / microbrew places. I'm not sure if there's a reason for that or not.

[Gallows Thief]

Can anyone recommend a good Oatmel Stout?

I had an Oatmeal Stout at a local brewpub and it was one of the best I've ever had. It was a bit sweet (not too much), and you could really taste the rolled oats in there. Best of all, it had that amazing Guinness style creamy head (from nitro, I assume). It was sort of like a Guinness Drought, but replace that Guinness twang/sour/bitter aspect with mild sweetness and add rolled oats.

I've tried a few other Oatmeal Stouts but nothing has come close for me. Even more difficult than finding one that matches the flavor I want, is trying to find one with that awesome creamy head.

If anyone is curious, and lives in the area, it's the Oatmeal Stout at Milly's Tavern in Manchester, NH.

So... any recommendations?



Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout is outstanding. It is not all that easy to find unless you have a good brew store near you. Fortunately for me my local store has 500 varieties in stock. I know at times you can find pretty decent beer selections at places like Total Wine, Traders Joe's etc. Another very good Oatmeal from is from Young's. If you find the Young's anywhere grab their Banana Bread Brew too. Its damn good.

[calidus]

Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout is outstanding. It is not all that easy to find unless you have a good brew store near you. Fortunately for me my local store has 500 varieties in stock. I know at times you can find pretty decent beer selections at places like Total Wine, Traders Joe's etc. Another very good Oatmeal from is from Young's. If you find the Young's anywhere grab their Banana Bread Brew too. Its damn good.

Yeah, I've had Samuel Smith's. It's great, but not what I'm looking for. I want one that has less of a roasted malt flavor, a creamy head (think Guinness, whereas Samuel Smith is typical bubbly head), and overall smoother stout. I'd also like to taste the oats a bit more.

I haven't had Young's Oatmeal Stout... I will have to try that. I like their Double Chocolate stout, and I've heard good things about the Banana Bread one.

[AnticorRifling]

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Yeah, I love the descriptions on the back of the Southern Tier bottles. Even better are the ones on the back of the Stone ones. Ruination, FTW.

That Southern Tier Choklat is one of the most impressive brews I have ever had. I bought the store out of them, and am now waiting for them to be released again (in November, I think).

Stuff is dangerous.

No other chocolate stout has come close for me, though I do like Rogue's Chocolate Stout and a few others.

Found a bottle of the Choklat tonight. I asked if it was this years and there was some confusion amongst staff. Still, sounds like last years batch was pretty good so I am going to try it again. The last time I tried it it was chalky. Let you know as soon as it chills to a decent temp.

Meanwhile enjoying Sierra Nevada Torpedo. Super smooth extra IPA. This brewing company has really expanded its line. Every time I turn around there is another seasonal out and all of them so good. Tumbler is new this year. Great brown ale. There is also 22oz. corked Anniversary Ale that I have yet to try.

[Stanley Burrell]

Torpedos are alright. Bought a six yesterday. Economical.

But yo: Gandhi-Bot IPA. I managed to buy one four-pack before ... viking berserkers bought out the rest. And that was like three months ago and I still feel ridiculously accomplished.

Gandhi-Bot IPA.

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Torpedos are alright. Bought a six yesterday. Economical.

Gandhi-Bot IPA.

Indeed. Gotta try this Gandhi-Bot...


I did drink the Southern Tier Choklat and wow. Is there a beer they cannot brew badly? It was as tasty as chocolate milk, but beer. How awesome is that??

I also tried the Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Black Barleywine Ale. I’m fucking seeing hobbits everywhere and shit... well, not really, but I am feeling a little taller (higher?) than everyone else. It is very smooth and drinkable, though pricey...

[Nieninque]

It's all about the Kronenbourg

[calidus]

Found a bottle of the Choklat tonight. I asked if it was this years and there was some confusion amongst staff. Still, sounds like last years batch was pretty good so I am going to try it again. The last time I tried it it was chalky. Let you know as soon as it chills to a decent temp.

Meanwhile enjoying Sierra Nevada Torpedo. Super smooth extra IPA. This brewing company has really expanded its line. Every time I turn around there is another seasonal out and all of them so good. Tumbler is new this year. Great brown ale. There is also 22oz. corked Anniversary Ale that I have yet to try.

Hm. My guess is that you found a leftover Choklat from last year, as they aren't supposed to be out till around November, I believe.

Sierra Nevada is good. I was grabbing a few IPAs the other day and my local beer store owner very highly recommended the Sierra Nevada Homegrown Estate to me. It was pretty expensive, though, so I'm waiting to get it another time.

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/Estate_Label.jpg

[Showal]

Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA --- pretty good but I still have a hangover 2 days later.

[Showal]

Yeah, I've had Samuel Smith's. It's great, but not what I'm looking for. I want one that has less of a roasted malt flavor, a creamy head (think Guinness, whereas Samuel Smith is typical bubbly head), and overall smoother stout. I'd also like to taste the oats a bit more.

I haven't had Young's Oatmeal Stout... I will have to try that. I like their Double Chocolate stout, and I've heard good things about the Banana Bread one.

Young's Oatmeal and banana bread are both great. I know another oatmeal I can't think of the name right now. I'll think about it, but it's great.

[Warriorbird]

In interest of diplomacy, these guys gave us a tour to attempt to get their beer into our wine and garlic festival. This is great stuff. Blue Mountain 'Dark Hollow' imperial stout.

http://www.nelsoncountylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/BMB-DH9-199x300.jpg

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16352/39417/?sort=serv&servT=2&start=0

[NocturnalRob]

Don't know if anyone saw this, but it's pretty goddamn awesome:

BrewDog, the Scottish brewery best known for its 32% ABV (alcohol by volume) Tactical Nuclear Penguin beer, is back at it with another beer that not only shatters their previous alcohol content record, but also claims the title of most expensive brew. Introducing 'The End of History', a 55% ABV beer that costs $765 per 12oz bottle AND COMES IN ITS OWN TAXIDERMIED KOOZIE.
http://www.geekologie.com/2010/07/now_thats_classy_worlds_most_e.php

http://www.geekologie.com/2010/07/22/wtf-beer-1.jpg

[Jhynnifer]

Young's Oatmeal and banana bread are both great. I know another oatmeal I can't think of the name right now. I'll think about it, but it's great.


I can't find Young's around here, otherwise I would love to find a good Oatmeal stout. We had a brewery in town once and they had this really good raspberry oatmeal stout. It was probably the first time I ever drank something heavy and enjoyed it.


As far as beer goes this year, I remember really liking SA's octoberfest last year and being upset at only catching like the last two weeks of seeing it on the shelf... this year I can't seem to stomach it.

Back to drinking dos equis amber. ><

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

Don't know if anyone saw this, but it's pretty goddamn awesome:

http://www.geekologie.com/2010/07/now_thats_classy_worlds_most_e.php

http://www.geekologie.com/2010/07/22/wtf-beer-1.jpg

http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?p=1141133

I remember thanks to this awesome pic that Kellen posted:

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af213/GuinnessKMF2/InterestingBeer.png

[NocturnalRob]

Interesting. I remember seeing him thread and thinking three things:
1) Wow. I read this 2 days ago. I wonder why I didn't post it?
2) Celephais certainly is behind on the news.
3) Why is he making his own fucking thread when there's a "Beer" thread already on the PC? Jesus, this guy is such an attention whore.

[AnticorRifling]

Interesting. I remember seeing him thread and thinking three things:

The whole thread?! You sure did.

[NocturnalRob]

The whole thread?! You sure did.
I fucking hate you, sir.

[AnticorRifling]

I wouldn't have it any other way.

[NocturnalRob]

I wouldn't have it any other way.
Well, it's love/hate. Mostly love.

Fuck you and your mind games, you bastard.

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Phoenix New Times Blog Top Ten Fall Beers (http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2010/10/the_top_10_beers_for_fall.php)

Three of my favs are on there so it stands to reason the others might be exceptional as well.

[NocturnalRob]

Can you recommend any pumpkin ales that don't taste like saccharine ass? Most of the ones I've tried so far this season taste good for about half a bottle, but then become too cloying.

Also, spicy lagers = awesome.

[Cephalopod]

I've been pretty disappointed in most of the pumpkin ales I've been trying this year, but I just finished a six-pack of Smuttynose and it was pretty good. Nice aroma but the pumpkin flavor isn't overpowering. It's also one of the first beers that I consciously noticed the lacing on.

I didn't care for the Dogfish Head, which is on Back's link-list there.

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If you can get your hands on it I agree with some posters here that Southern Tier Pumking is about the best pumpkin beer there is.

[Warriorbird]

Had the Southern Tier Pumking for lunch. Was not disappointed.

[Cephalopod]

My drive home has now been restructured to include a stop at the liquor store.

[NocturnalRob]

My drive home has now been restructured to include a stop at the liquor store.
My way home has now been restructured to mug Nachos after he stops at the liquor store.

[Warriorbird]

I love it when a plan comes together.

[Cephalopod]

Too late, I've already been dequartered.

[Cephalopod]

Got the Southern Tier Imperial Pumpking on my way home tonight. It's good, although I'm pretty sure its sweetness will offend Rob. It's by far the most pumpkin tasting of the pumpkin beers I've tasted this season, and I've been going through a bunch. After the Smuttynose, this might be my favorite so far.

I also got a bottle of the Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin (not to be confused with the Pumpkinhead), which I'll probably try tomorrow.*

Looking back on the pumpkin beers, I think Rob might like the Dogfish Head Punkin. It's one of the least 'pumpkin' sweet beers I recall.

Ranking so far...

1) Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin
2) Smuttynose Pumpkin
3) Southern Tier Imperial Pumpking Ale
4) Post Road Pumpkin Ale
5) Fisherman's Pumpkin Stout
6) Dogfish Head Punkin
7) Blue Moon Harvest Moon Pumpkin
8) Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale

Obviously I'm not much of a beer snob, I just have my own preferences.

*EDIT: I just finished the bottle of Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin, and it's taken the new number 1 spot. Again, probably too sweet for Rob, but overall this was the best I've had so far. I like my beer ice cold, but this beer really got better as it warmed up. The alcohol content is high (9%, like the Pumpking), but you really don't even notice. Overall, good beer. I wish I could buy a case of the stuff, but a) it's expensive and b) it doesn't come in cases. Motherfucker.

[Cephalopod]

bump. Finished the Shipyard Smashed Pumkin, updated my list above.

[g++]

Had my first southern tier of the year tonight. I didnt think it tasted as good as last year and then I remembered I quit smoking. Bummed a cigarette and was back to tasting like pumpkin pie goodness. Weird.

[Parkbandit]

Got the Southern Tier Imperial Pumpking on my way home tonight. It's good, although I'm pretty sure its sweetness will offend Rob. It's by far the most pumpkin tasting of the pumpkin beers I've tasted this season, and I've been going through a bunch. After the Smuttynose, this might be my favorite so far.

I also got a bottle of the Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin (not to be confused with the Pumpkinhead), which I'll probably try tomorrow.*

Looking back on the pumpkin beers, I think Rob might like the Dogfish Head Punkin. It's one of the least 'pumpkin' sweet beers I recall.

Ranking so far...

1) Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin
2) Smuttynose Pumpkin
3) Southern Tier Imperial Pumpking Ale
4) Post Road Pumpkin Ale
5) Fisherman's Pumpkin Stout
6) Dogfish Head Punkin
7) Blue Moon Harvest Moon Pumpkin
8) Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale

Obviously I'm not much of a beer snob, I just have my own preferences.

*EDIT: I just finished the bottle of Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin, and it's taken the new number 1 spot. Again, probably too sweet for Rob, but overall this was the best I've had so far. I like my beer ice cold, but this beer really got better as it warmed up. The alcohol content is high (9%, like the Pumpking), but you really don't even notice. Overall, good beer. I wish I could buy a case of the stuff, but a) it's expensive and b) it doesn't come in cases. Motherfucker.

Man.. I WANT to like the fall pumpkin beers. Love pumpkin. Love beer. Seems like a fantastic pairing...

Didn't like Dogfish at all. Couldn't bear to finish the Shipyard. I have a Harvest Moon in the fridge waiting for me... but my expectations are pretty low for it.

[NocturnalRob]

bump. Finished the Shipyard Smashed Pumkin, updated my list above.
Shipyard Pumpkinhead is fucking abominable. How does the Smashed compare (obviously they are top and bottom of your list, but I'm referring more to flavor)?

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

Man.. I WANT to like the fall pumpkin beers. Love pumpkin. Love beer. Seems like a fantastic pairing...

Didn't like Dogfish at all. Couldn't bear to finish the Shipyard. I have a Harvest Moon in the fridge waiting for me... but my expectations are pretty low for it.

I really didn't like the dogfish either. So far Post Road has been my favorite of the season.

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I really didn't like the dogfish either. So far Post Road has been my favorite of the season.

Yeah, they’ve been less and less enjoyable these past couple of years. I remember 06' 07' being really good. Just like Samuel Adams Oktoberfest... Back in the 90's it was awesome. Now... not so much.

I think Nachos thought the Southern Tier Pumking was sweet. I did not think so at all. Just goes to show that you really need to try all these for yourself to really find what you like. And hay what could be better than trying all the different pumpkin beers out right now??*

*Besides a healthy no-strings-attached full servicing from your favorite actress/porn star/model/girl next door/etc. you cheeky little monkeys.

[Back]

Sierra Nevada is good. I was grabbing a few IPAs the other day and my local beer store owner very highly recommended the Sierra Nevada Homegrown Estate to me. It was pretty expensive, though, so I'm waiting to get it another time.

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/Estate_Label.jpg

Not as expensive as the 30 year anniversary barley wine.

Estate is a completely organic ale. Though I would say it is closer to an IPA. Great color, fine carb, thick head, not sweet and def headier than your average gold lager. Very tasty.

The wax cover on the bottle cap is a poor choice. Messy and hard to dislodge unless you have a wine key at your disposal. Still... a cork would have been better, or even just foil on a cap.

[Gallows Thief]

I must have gone through about 8 pumpkins and the best now I have had is the Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale. Its definitely worth a try if you can find it. Post Road was my favorite till this one. Stay clear of Buffalo Bill's pumpkin. It sucked.

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Tried Sierra Nevada’s Northern Hemisphere Harvest. A wet hop ale. Really nice nutty brown ale with a spicy hop. Thick persistent head with fine carbonation just a shade more open than a Boddingtons or Smithwicks.

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/2010_Beer_Northern.jpg

[calidus]

Oh man.

I found this on my lunch break.

So excited.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3821/stoat.jpg

[zhelas]

Had a class in school called Beer & Spirits. One project was research a style of beer. I chose Bock.

After doing some tastings err testings... Ayinger Weizen-Bock was quite delicious.
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/56837.jpg

Testing Ayinger's Celebrator tonight. (a doppelbock)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3320129840_c864588aba.jpg

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Oh man.

I found this on my lunch break.

So excited.

Believe it or not I had a Pumking draft tonight at a local bbq joint in a strip mall. They have a crazy selection on tap. Its Carolina bbq though. Not quite up to my Texan standards.

[EasternBrand]

Had a class in school called Beer & Spirits.

I took the same class! Except it was called "not being in class."

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I took the same class! Except it was called "not being in class."

I majored in “no class”. Like school in the summer time.

[Parkbandit]

I majored in “no class”.

:rofl:

That is apparent.. literally and figuratively.

[zhelas]

Ayinger's Celebrator tonight. (a doppelbock)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3320129840_c864588aba.jpg

Very rich and creamy Drink ability is high, this beer might be pretty dark but it is smooth and the alcohol (6.7% vol.) is muted by all the roasted malt and other great flavors. :up:

And the class is great! Going to have a tasting here shortly!

[Parkbandit]

Had a class in school called Beer & Spirits. One project was research a style of beer. I chose Bock.

After doing some tastings err testings... Ayinger Weizen-Bock was quite delicious.

Testing Ayinger's Celebrator tonight. (a doppelbock)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3320129840_c864588aba.jpg

Just had the Celebrator.. awesome bock that makes me want to craft my own bock next.

[Asha]

Oh man.

I found this on my lunch break.

So excited.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3821/stoat.jpg

LOL
This reminded me of my friends ex who had a face like a horse.
I used to secretly believe she ate out of a nose-bag.

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Discovery is running a show called Brew Masters featuring the guy from Dogfish Head out of Delaware. 10pm Sunday nights. I know, it conflicts with Walking Dead and/or Boardwalk Empire. Thats what dvr and On Demand are for.

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/brew-masters/

[Parkbandit]

Discovery is running a show called Brew Masters featuring the guy from Dogfish Head out of Delaware. 10pm Sunday nights. I know, it conflicts with Walking Dead and/or Boardwalk Empire. Thats what dvr and On Demand are for.

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/brew-masters/

Yea, not looking forward to tonight's episode.. it's on Chicha. The first ingredient is corn that has been chewed and spit out.

:puke:

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Time for winter beers!

Loving the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, as always.

Trying the Old Man winter seasonal from Southern Tier. 3 hops, 2 malts and very tasty.

Shiner out of Texas has a nice winter seasonal called Frost that is not out yet.

Of course, Samuel Smith Winter Lager is always a favorite.

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Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary stout.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/117457.jpg

Its like drinking a lightly carbonated liquified burnt wood milkshake. So if you are into that sort of thing, then yeah.

[NocturnalRob]

Had Terrapin Hopsecutioner this weekend. Fucking legit. It's an IPA that doesn't beat you over the head with hops.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2372/53886

[Buckwheet]

Anyone in KY want to break the law and look into shipping the bourbon barrel ale or stout?

Wife used to get down there several times a month for work and bring it back, we were just there and brought home two suitcases full, and I have a co-worker bringing some home for christmas.

But I would like another reliable supply...

[Parkbandit]

Man.. I need a good Christmas gift for a relative that loves beer as much as I do. Last year I got him the Beer of the Month Club which he still talks about today. I could do that again.. but there has to be something better.

Any ideas?

[NocturnalRob]

Man.. I need a good Christmas gift for a relative that loves beer as much as I do. Last year I got him the Beer of the Month Club which he still talks about today. I could do that again.. but there has to be something better.
Oof. The problem you run is that it's going to be hard BotM. Most anything else for a beer lover is going to be seen as a downgrade.

"WHAT DID I DO?! WHY DO YOU HATE ME SO MUCH?!"

BotM is a good call. If there are breweries abundant near you, and if this is someone you could actually stand to be around for a weekend, you could do some brewery tours?

Umm...this? http://beeradvocate.com/mag/

Or this? http://www.spiegelau.com/products/view/stemware_int/beer_classics/

Just some thoughts. Or you could get them a cable-knit sweater on which is embroidered Santa shotgunning beers with his reindeer. That would be pretty awesome actually.

[SHAFT]

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc144/lamz0r_n00b/arrogant-bastard-ale.jpg

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Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout out of Mendocino California. Unlike the Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Stout I tried the other day this is much less smoky. A bit more palatable with a more coarse carbonation. S’alright. The branding is cool. Ja comrade! Nosdrovya!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ux2o1CKSY5M/TKKghd4eYXI/AAAAAAAAA7o/s6j-Gc2TFmQ/s200/North+Coast+Brewery+Old+Rasputin+Russian+Imperial+ Stout.jpg

Had some Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale on tap the other day with my Chicago style pizza. Really nice rich flavorful brown ale.

[Asha]

So you just have one beer a night now?

[NocturnalRob]

So you just have one beer a night now?
He seems to drink a lot of beer "the other day." It's fairly vague.

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My days off are in the middle of the week so I explore the beer world on those days. And rarely is it ever just one type of beer. C’mon. Two at the very least.

http://video.adultswim.com/12-oz-mouse/we-have-a-plan.html?cid=vplayer_12-oz-mouse_we-have-a-plan

[AnticorRifling]

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/1/6/128757542341709017.jpg

[Warriorbird]

Ha ha.

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Had Southern Tier Chokolat on tap tonight. Its this independent Carolina BBQ place in a strip mall in suburban nowhere but damn do they have one hell of a tap line-up.

Along with that rarity they also had Troeg’s Mad Elf, Dogfish Chicory Stout, Flying Dog Double IPA, Sierra Nevada Celebration, Heavy Seas Smoke on the Water... and a few others I have not tried yet.

Carolina BBQ is a little hard and crunchy for my Texan taste but the baby backs with chipotle sauce rock and their baked beans chock full of brisket are awesome. Plus they have something I have not seen since my days in the southern states: hush puppies. Damn good ones at that.

[NocturnalRob]

Carolina BBQ is a little hard and crunchy for my Texan taste but the baby backs with chipotle sauce rock and their baked beans chock full of brisket are awesome. Plus they have something I have not seen since my days in the southern states: hush puppies. Damn good ones at that.
Then you ate at a shit bbq place. Carolina BBQ is tender as fuck and fall-off-the-bone. And anyone who eats bbq with chipotle sauce should go fuck themselves with the business end of a baseball bat.

Chipotle? Why don't you throw some honey or peach in there? Really sweeten it up and totally deaden the flavor of the meat. And Texas BBQ licks ass.

Hush puppies rule.

edit: Never really liked the Heavy Seas. It's pretty tame for a smoked beer. Kind of mediocre. Flying Dog Double is fucking incredible, but will knock you on your ass if you're not careful (11%, I think?)

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Uh... forget your Ritalin this morning? What does a fucking Nancy New Yorker know about BBQ anyway besides the rib tips you get at the local chinese food/stray animal shelter? I bet you don’t even know the business end of a bat anyway you provincial pompous pretentious pretard.

But please continue on your know-it-all-but-full-of-shit inner narrative. Its entertaining to those of us who live in the real world.



edit: Never really liked the Heavy Seas. It's pretty tame for a smoked beer. Kind of mediocre. Flying Dog Double is fucking incredible, but will knock you on your ass if you're not careful (11%, I think?)

Yeah I agree the Heavy Seas is tame. Still... its better than Magic Hat. That shit is crap. Flying Dog is better. The Double IPA rocks and they have quite a few good brews. All of these are higher octane. The Troeg's Mad Elf is 11% and I would call it a cherry lambic though they do not.

[NocturnalRob]

Uh... forget your Ritalin this morning? What does a fucking Nancy New Yorker know about BBQ anyway besides the rib tips you get at the local chinese food/stray animal shelter? I bet you don’t even know the business end of a bat anyway you provincial pompous pretentious pretard.
I live in New York, you dumb fuck. I was born in Alabama. My family is from Mississippi and North Carolina. I know plenty about BBQ. Alliteration aside, I have more athleticism in the head of my dick than you do in your entire portly body, you graying, obese, lilliputian, bespectacled sack of shit.

And I love that you're throwing out Nancy, you prissy fuck. I've seen those busted fag hags that you hang out with, and I can confidently say that they have bigger dicks than you.

Oh, and the business end of the bat is the end that your boyfriend shoves up your ass every night. Dry. Just the way you like it, you embarrassing excuse for human genetic material.

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I was born in Alabama. My family is from Mississippi and North Carolina.

That explains everything. From your insecure need to put down other people to your penchant for homophobic humor. :)

Yeah, Carolina BBQ sucks donkey dick. It may fall off the bone but there is too much bark. Like a Chihuahua.

[NocturnalRob]

That explains everything. From your insecure need to put down other people to your penchant for homophobic humor.
Yeah, stick to where I'm from. Nice. And my humor isn't homophobic. It simply points out the obvious (you're effete and of questionable sexual orientation) in a comedic fashion. And given that I can simply assume that everything else I've already stated is true, I think I'm done here.

Summary: You're an awful, unfortunate human with a horrific palate.

edit: Also, WB, don't be a pussy.

[diethx]

What does a fucking Nancy New Yorker know about BBQ anyway

Why the fuck do you have to go there? Why can't you just insult Rob's penis like everyone else? For crying out loud.

P.S. I'm a New Yorker and I know BBQ. I also know Texas dry rubs are shit. Gimme saucy plz.

[Back]

Yeah, stick to where I'm from. Nice. And my humor isn't homophobic. It simply points out the obvious (you're effete and of questionable sexual orientation) in a comedic fashion. And given that I can simply assume that everything else I've already stated is true, I think I'm done here.

Summary: You're an awful, unfortunate human with a horrific palate.

edit: Also, WB, don't be a pussy.

I had no idea you were from Nice... LOL!

Take it easy, Rob. Oh, right... you already lost it three posts ago.

Time to call in reinforcements because you can’t handle the truth.

[4a6c1]

Ahahah! Snobbery in the Beer thread. I approve. Does anyone else get all hot and bothered when Rob uses the word lilliputian correctly in a complete sentence?

[NocturnalRob]

Why can't you just insult Rob's penis like everyone else?
Pfft. You always enjoy it.

YA BIG SLUT!

[diethx]

Pfft. You always enjoy it.

YA BIG SLUT!

I have a very small vagina.

[NocturnalRob]

I have a very small vagina.
Thank god we found each other. No more hallways for my hot dog!

[diethx]

Thank god we found each other.

I concur.

[Parkbandit]

World of Beer last night:

Young's Double Chocolate Stout: Awesome

St. Bernardus ABT 12: I usually don't like this type of beer, but this one was actually enjoyable.

Gordon Biersch Hefeweizen: Meh.. it was ok.

[Keller]

St. Bernardus ABT 12: I usually don't like this type of beer, but this one was actually enjoyable.

I always pair that with desert.

It is awesome with dark chocolate cake.

[Warriorbird]

Also, WB, don't be a pussy.

You did a better job than me. Suffice it to say, uninformed cultural snobbery followed by 'but listen to my cool beer' story is fucking retarded, Backlash.


Yeah, Carolina BBQ sucks donkey dick. It may fall off the bone but there is too much bark.

This on the other hand. I think it might go the FULL RETARD. Have you ever left your city other than metaphorically through hiring prostitutes?

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For the rest of us.

Beer snobbery wise, I had a Cantillon Gueuze today. It made me smile. A beer doesn't always have to blast me with with alcohol to appeal.

Then again, I like almost any alcohol done with old oak caskets. Its one of my biggest current regrets about my family's winery. We've switched from old oak to new oak. Too tannic.

[Back]

You did a better job than me. Suffice it to say, uninformed cultural snobbery followed by 'but listen to my cool beer' story is fucking retarded, Backlash.



This on the other hand. I think it might go the FULL RETARD. Have you ever left your city other than metaphorically through hiring prostitutes?

Woah there Wu-tang wannabe. I mention in one post that I don’t like Carolina style bbq and Rob flips out like I insulted his great grandmother and I’m the snob? Over react much boys?

None of our exchange was serious. At least mine weren’t. Just a good old fashioned flame war.

But about the winery... how does new oak add tannin? I thought that was a result of keeping the red grape skins longer into the fermentation process.

I prefer old oak myself but because of the smokier and vanilla notes.

[diethx]

You didn't say you didn't like Carolina bbq Backlash, you said Carolina bbq was hard and crunchy, and you were wrong. That's why Rob called you a dumbass, basically.

[Warriorbird]

Woah there Wu-tang wannabe. I mention in one post that I don’t like Carolina style bbq and Rob flips out like I insulted his great grandmother and I’m the snob? Over react much boys?

None of our exchange was serious. At least mine weren’t. Just a good old fashioned flame war.

But about the winery... how does new oak add tannin? I thought that was a result of keeping the red grape skins longer into the fermentation process.

I prefer old oak myself but because of the smokier and vanilla notes.

It was more the uninformed dismissal combined with the 'you're just from New York' when that's a brush you could be pretty easily painted with.

There's both oak tannins and grape tannins. New oak adds a substantially greater amount of oak tannin.


Tannins are present in the bark of many trees and fruits, including oak trees. Oak tannins and grape tannins are substantially different, but wine that is aged in oak barrels, especially new oak barrels, is effected by oak tannins. Exactly to what extent oak tannins effect wine differently than grape tannins is not precisely known, and there is a great deal of scientific study going on in that area. Nonetheless, any wine aged in oak, or with oak chips is effected by oak tannins.

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Got a Harpoon winter sample pack. The Chocolate Stout is actually pretty damn good. The UFO White is decent. Can’t say much for the Munich Dark and the Winter Warmer isn’t much to talk about either.

[audioserf]

Was at Victory on Sunday and tried two in-house specials - their smokin' oats porter and their El dorado Pursuit Pale Ale. I'm not terribly knowledgable about porters but I really dug the smokin' oats - the name couldn't be more apt. Rich and smokey, but surprisingly drinkable.

The pursuit pale ale was phenomenal. I was expecting hoppier, but I'm also used to drinking hop bombs like Ruination and Loose Cannon. Very smooth. Gorgeous amber body. The head was about a finger worth of cream, thanks to the beer being on hand pump. Delish.

While there I scored a six-pack of Old Horizontal Barleywine Ale (I can't find it where I live in CT!) Cracked one last night - I figured how better to warm up on a brick-ass 12 degree night after a long day at work? I was not disappointed. Malty and makes no attempt to hide its 11% ABV, but it works well. It's pretty drinkable which is scary at its potency. I cut myself off at one.

[audioserf]

On Monday night I attended a Sierra Nevada beer dinner at Coal House Pizza in Stamford, CT. My friends and I have become good friends with one of the owners, a huge beer head. We work with him on updating their beer menu and so forth. He does these brewery dinners now and then (Stone and Magic Hat in 2010). Here's something I wrote up to send a friend yesterday.

First course
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale w/ Coal House Blue Skies (cheese) pizza. Dough prepapred with 75% Sierra Celebration Ale/25% water mix. The beer dough made the pie a lot crispier and it was really tasty, nice hops flavor with the pie.

Second Course
Sierra Nevada Kellerweiss (hefeweissen) with Coal House chopped salad. Nothing too special here, I'm not a huge hefeweissen guy but it was solid.

Third Course
Sierra Nevada Torpedo (very hoppy IPA, basically their Pale Ale with less water) w/ Coal House beer-battered wings. AMAZING. Best pairing of the night, and I already loved their wings. I had never had Torpedo before but will work it into my IPA rotation now. The spicyness of the wings amplified the beer's hops by a factor of two at least. This killed it.

Fourth Course
Sierra Nevada Porter w/ meatballs in a cheese shell. This also ruled, see my pic of it on FB. I wasn't sure about the pairing but individually the porter and food were great. I'm not too knowledgable of porters but am getting there. Lot of carmel and coffee with some chocolate, which was rich and sort of neutralized the cheese taste.

Fifth Course
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale w/ some kind of eggplant/vegetable/fruit cake thing. Celebration is one of my favorite beers of all time, and on draft it was perfect. I am not an eggplant dude but I gave it a whirl. I remain un-sold. The pairing did work well, though, because there is a lot of citrus/pine taste in Celebration which sat nicely with the fruit flavoring.

Sixth Course
Sierra Nevada Brewer's Reserve w/ Coal House riccotta cheesecake. One of the finest pieces of cheesecake I've EVER had, it was so delicious, even though I was full to bursting by this point. The Brewer's Reserve is a really interesting beer - I think it's listed as a combination of Celebration Ale, Porter, and Pale Ale… basically tastes like a hoppy barleywine with a bit of belgian tripel.

[audioserf]

Got a Harpoon winter sample pack. The Chocolate Stout is actually pretty damn good. The UFO White is decent. Can’t say much for the Munich Dark and the Winter Warmer isn’t much to talk about either.

I had the Munich dark fresh from a cask last week and LOVED it. The candy sugar gave it such a nice subtle sweet kick. Two dudes from Harpoon brought it down here for a homebrew night event at Coal House (see my previous post). I have been meaning to check out their Chocolate stout (a well as Brooklyn's Black Chocolate) so thanks for the reminder there.

[Back]

On Monday night I attended a Sierra Nevada beer dinner at Coal House Pizza in Stamford, CT. My friends and I have become good friends with one of the owners, a huge beer head. We work with him on updating their beer menu and so forth. He does these brewery dinners now and then (Stone and Magic Hat in 2010). Here's something I wrote up to send a friend yesterday.

Dude. But wait. Dude. How cool is that?

I love Sierra Nevada’s line. Everything they make is rich and flavorful. Try those big 30th anniversaries then have been putting out.

We have a couple of places in the Maryland, Virginia, DC area that do beer pairing dinners. We did one ourself with Clipper City/Heavy Seas earlier this year. The most interesting one that I have had the pleasure of enjoying was a Dogfish Head beer dinner last winter.

[audioserf]

I have a bottle of the 30th Anniversary Dark Barleywine sitting in my fridge. Going to have it with a friend this Friday when I stop by his place to meet his newborn daughter. Seems like a good occasion for a special beer.

Beer pairing dinners rock and I need to go to more of them. Besides Coal House, there's a local restaurant called Gingerman that hosts them. They have a ton of good stuff on tap/bottle regularly.

I am jealous about the Heavy Seas dinner! Everything I've had of theirs rules. The Loose Cannon is one of my favorite beers.

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I am jealous about the Heavy Seas dinner! Everything I've had of theirs rules. The Loose Cannon is one of my favorite beers.

Ok now I have to brag a little... ha! I know this kid who works at the brewery and he brings me 20ozs of whatever they are brewing at any given time. So I’ve had the latest seasonals right off the production line. The last thing he brought was Thank You, Thank You Very Much, their 15th anniversary triple hopped IPA.

[Kuyuk]

Ok now I have to brag a little... ha! I know this kid who works at the brewery and he brings me 20ozs of whatever they are brewing at any given time. So I’ve had the latest seasonals right off the production line. The last thing he brought was Thank You, Thank You Very Much, their 15th anniversary triple hopped IPA.

You sure do hang around, and know a lot of kids......


http://www.cardiogirl.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Chris-Hansen.jpg

[Back]

At my age everyone below 30 is a kid. So go take your pervy pervness to the NAMBLA boards ya prevert.

[Kuyuk]

At my age everyone below 30 is a kid. So go take your pervy pervness to the NAMBLA boards ya prevert.

So you're not denying that you enjoy spending time with young kids?

Mhmm.

[Back]

Finally found one of my favorite stouts on the shelves tonight. Heavy Seas (formerly Clipper CIty) Peg Leg Stout. Slightly chicory, a little molasses, great malt, and gregarious bubbles.

[Parkbandit]

Finally found one of my favorite stouts on the shelves tonight. Heavy Seas (formerly Clipper CIty) Peg Leg Stout. Slightly chicory, a little molasses, great malt, and gregarious bubbles.

Only you could make beer sound gay.

[audioserf]

Finally found one of my favorite stouts on the shelves tonight. Heavy Seas (formerly Clipper CIty) Peg Leg Stout. Slightly chicory, a little molasses, great malt, and gregarious bubbles.

I had that in a Heavy Seas sampler pack on Thanksgiving. It was great. If Loose Cannon hadn't been in the pack, the Peg Leg would have been my favorite in the bunch.

[Parkbandit]

Tried most of the He'Brew "Jewbelation" anniversary pack last night.

Not a big fan. I liked the compilation beer that combined 8 through 14 and aged it in a used scotch oak barrel. All the others were too sweet / too hoppy for my taste.

http://www.merchantsfinewine.com/images/2010-12/beer/vj-gift-lg.png

[Back]

Oy gevalt!

[Asha]

Only you could make beer sound gay.


Why is everyone talking so GAY about beer!?

Enough signatures and it will be official :(

[Back]

Because real men, of which you are two shining examples of, only talk about beer in belches. Amirite?

[Parkbandit]

Because real men, of which you are two shining examples of, only talk about beer in belches. Amirite?

No.. we just don't fag up talking about beer.. which you have made into an art form.

I am surprised you haven't included "Rainbow", "Unicorn" or "Anal plug" into any of your beer flavor descriptions though.

[Back]

No.. we just don't fag up talking about beer.. which you have made into an art form.

I am surprised you haven't included "Rainbow", "Unicorn" or "Anal plug" into any of your beer flavor descriptions though.

Wow. You’ve got some issues. But who cares? Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[Parkbandit]

Wow. You’ve got some issues. But who cares? Merry Christmas to you and yours!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/belike53/CreepyBacklash.jpg

[Warriorbird]

Somebody ought to whip a PB picture out and then y'all can make a Christmas Card to celebrate DADT.

On topic, served Victory's Storm King Imperial Stout to holiday guests last night. Folks loved it. Went great with the buffalo steaks. Kicked some ass but not too much.

[Wyrmx]

Somebody ought to whip a PB picture out and then y'all can make a Christmas Card to celebrate DADT.

On topic, served Victory's Storm King Imperial Stout to holiday guests last night. Folks loved it. Went great with the buffalo steaks. Kicked some ass but not too much.

Good stuff WB, if you get a chance and can find it try Canadian Breakfast Stout by Founders Brewing Company

[Parkbandit]

Somebody ought to whip a PB picture out and then y'all can make a Christmas Card to celebrate DADT.

I don't need to celebrate.. it never affected me at all. But hey, this is about you and your time now: Congratulations on your victory! Is this in effect immediately or will you still have to wait to enlist?

[Warriorbird]

I don't need to celebrate.. it never affected me at all. But hey, this is about you and your time now: Congratulations on your victory! Is this in effect immediately or will you still have to wait to enlist?

I'm not the one that keeps up dude flirtation in a beer thread. My last post dealt with, y'know, beer.

To salvage, I introduced my Dad, Mom, and sister to Delerium Tremens (which Food Lion is curiously cool enough to carry). Amidst a break in all the Christmas relatives we had an amusing time tipping back pink elephant pints.

[4a6c1]

PB: Whoa. Dude. You're gay.
Backlash: Well you're gay AND old!
PB: NO. LIKE. YOUR GAYER THAN GAY.
Backlash: Talk to the hand.
Warriorbird: Behold! I am man. I have beer.
RojoDisco: afk beholding...

[Parkbandit]

I'm not the one that keeps up dude flirtation in a beer thread. My last post dealt with, y'know, beer.

Really? Which brand of beer were you talking about here:


Somebody ought to whip a PB picture out and then y'all can make a Christmas Card to celebrate DADT.


Take a shot, then post something about beer.. so you can claim some moral highground. Awesome.

I guess I can play that game:

I had a few homebrews of Belgian Wit, Belgian Double and a Oatmeal chocolate stout... and I liked them all.

[Warriorbird]

I had a few homebrews of Belgian Wit, Belgian Double and a Oatmeal chocolate stout... and I liked them all.

So much better. I worked oatmeal stout in when prepping waffle batter for tomorrow. I think the combination with buckwheat flour will have awesome results.

[pabstblueribbon]

I'm not the one that keeps up dude flirtation in a beer thread. My last post dealt with, y'know, beer.

To salvage, I introduced my Dad, Mom, and sister to Delerium Tremens (which Food Lion is curiously cool enough to carry). Amidst a break in all the Christmas relatives we had an amusing time tipping back pink elephant pints.

Eh??? They're not pink! Charlatan! Unless it's like some holiday thing.. it's a white bottle. With a pink elephant label.

Have you ever tried Aventinus by Schneider and Sohns?

[Warriorbird]

Eh??? They're not pink! Charlatan! Unless it's like some holiday thing.. it's a white bottle. With a pink elephant label.

Have you ever tried Aventinus by Schneider and Sohns?

They were indeed white bottles with pink elephant on, don't worry. Folks just liked the elephant. Trying the Aventinus Eisbock this afternoon.

[pabstblueribbon]

They were indeed white bottles with pink elephant on, don't worry. Folks just liked the elephant. Trying the Aventinus Eisbock this afternoon.

It will be a treat. It's different, but I really like it.

[Asha]

Meeting up with the boys to drink Hobgoblin all night in our time honoured, yearly tradition.

http://static.zooomr.com/images/4386549_bc2da69bb4_o.jpg

[Gallows Thief]

Meeting up with the boys to drink Hobgoblin all night in our time honoured, yearly tradition.

http://static.zooomr.com/images/4386549_bc2da69bb4_o.jpg

Love Hob. Two weeks ago I was in Charlotte and a great bar. Buy 22 oz. of Hob keep the mug. I have a few..

[Asha]

That is awesome. Send me one now!

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Bought a Samuel Adams Winter Pack and the guy at the store gave me an official Samuel Adams flanged glass. Bonus!

I do like Sam Ad. They produce good American beers.

[Warriorbird]

Bought a Samuel Adams Winter Pack and the guy at the store gave me an official Samuel Adams flanged glass. Bonus!

I do like Sam Ad. They produce good American beers.

Sam Adams eventually got rich and helped put down Shay's Rebellion. I assumed you'd feel his beer was also a sellout.

[Back]

Sam Adams eventually got rich and helped put down Shay's Rebellion. I assumed you'd feel his beer was also a sellout.

This is a beer thread, not a politics thread, capieche?

[Gallows Thief]

If you can get it grab Moo Hoo and Wake N Bake from Terrapin. They are both excellent.

[Parkbandit]

Bought a Samuel Adams Winter Pack and the guy at the store gave me an official Samuel Adams flanged glass. Bonus!

I do like Sam Ad. They produce good American beers.

I really like the Chocolate Bock in that pack.. but everything else is.. meh.

I think I've become a real beer snob since I started brewing my own and tasting other homebrews.

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I really like the Chocolate Bock in that pack.. but everything else is.. meh.

I think I've become a real beer snob since I started brewing my own and tasting other homebrews.

I agree with you on the bock. But... if you can get some... Southern Tier Chokolat is amazing.

[NocturnalRob]

Tried a few last night--Urthel Sam Quad, Bitter XX, St Bernadus Wit, and The Bitter Truth.

I enjoyed each of them, but the Wit was fucking outstanding.

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I enjoyed each of them, but the Wit was fucking outstanding.

It really is.

All I had last night was Sam Ads Latitude 48 IPA (I know I know it was a grab and go) and mucho frio Modelos blanco.

[NocturnalRob]

Sam Ads Latitude 48 IPA
Never had this. Worth it?


mucho frio Modelos blanco.
This plus good guac & chips plus beach = happy Rob

[Back]

Never had this. Worth it?

A seasonal thats better on draft. As IPAs go you could easily do better with plain old Sierra Nevada.

Sam Ad I think has gone too far. Their Octoberfest used to be something to look forward to. Now its watery and they produce so many different seasonals I think they have lost focus.

I mean, good on them for being like 3% of the beer market in America but stay true to the way you did that. By making a few great, not many mediocre, beers.

[Back]

This plus good guac & chips plus beach = happy Rob

rofl. A little cantina music to add to the atmosphere?

[NocturnalRob]

rofl. A little cantina music to add to the atmosphere?
Absolutely. I think it's an imperative.

[Back]

Don’t forget the giggling group of seemingly shy non-English speaking brown girls.

[NocturnalRob]

Don’t forget the giggling group of seemingly shy non-English speaking brown girls.
IT'S A TRAP!!!

[Back]

IT'S A TRAP!!!

They just want citizenship and deneros.

[NocturnalRob]

Zip, zero, stingy with dinero.

[AnticorRifling]

Sir would you buy me some Chis and maybe light my wrist?

[NocturnalRob]

Chis
I would have until you made this egregious request.

[AnticorRifling]

Fuck you and fuck my fail spelling of simple words. Damn it all to shit.

[Back]

Southampton Imperial Porter. Very nice drinkable porter. Not too smokey or woody.

[Back]

Had the luck to try the new Black Cannon from Heavy Seas last night 4 hours after it was bottled. It is a blend of their Loose Cannon triple IPA with added dark malts. The malty IPA trend has taken root and this one is spectacular. Any more hops or malt and you’d have to chew it. Yet, very drinkable.

[Cephalopod]

Some beer news...



When Bad Beers Happen to Good Breweries: The Case of Infinium (http://www.theatlantic.com/food/archive/2011/01/when-bad-beers-happen-to-good-breweries-the-case-of-infinium/69598/)

One of 2010's most anticipated releases was Infinium, a collaboration between BBC and Germany's Weihenstephan, the world's oldest brewery. For months beer-geek message boards popped with rumors: It had been three years in the making. It would taste of coriander and apricots. It would come with real pieces of Samuel Adams (or what's left of him) floating inside.

Jim Koch, the founder and beer-Yoda of Sam Adams, isn't humble about Infinium, which hit stores late last year. In interviews he bragged that entirely new brewing techniques had been developed, then cast aside in favor of even newer techniques. At an Infinium launch event he called it a "watershed moment" in American brewing, the creation of a new, champagne-style beer "with some of the dryness, the freshness, the crispness, the effervescence and acidity of champagne, but the texture and mouthfeel and structure of a beer." The result was dry, light on the palate, but also high in alcohol. Sounds great, right?

Infinium, ladies and gentlemen, bombed. Not only did it fail to make any top-ten lists, but many reviewers considered it one of the worst releases of the year. While it has its partisans, negative comments on Beer Advocate ran into the hundreds: "A drain pour." "The taste/yeast flavor completely through [sic] me off." "Infinium: Latin for disappointing?" Most took a shot at the price tag—$20 for a 750-milliliter bottle, well above a typical high-end craft beer. "Seems if I want champagne, I'd get a bottle of Korbel Natural ... not a Beer poser at twice the $," wrote one.

[NocturnalRob]

Some friends and I tried this at Cafe D'Alsace last week because the bartender was freaking out about it. I'm going to assume it's because he had been told to get rid of it as fast as possible.

It was...completely underwhelming. Not absolutely awful, but definitely not worth $30 for a 25 oz bottle. We complained to the bartender and got it for $15. I still feel cheated.