the BEER THREAD!!!

[weazel]

I had a couple of damn good IPA's this weekend that I somehow missed in my prior travels. The first is Lewis and Clark Brewing Tumbleweed IPA, had it in a lounge and it was awesome but I couldn't find it in the stores later, too bad because I would have bought a couple cases.
http://greatbrewers.com/sites/default/files/images/TumbleweedCan.preview.jpg

The second was Madison River Brewing Hop Juice... It's a double IPA, 9% and about 100 IBU. Really good as well and bought a couple six packs to take home. I also like this companies Salmon Fly Honey Rye, it's pretty tasty and you can drink quite a few of them without realizing.

[SR]

Hop Juice? I wonder if Left Coast knows someone took their beer name.

I drank two of those Breck '72 Imperial chocolate cream stout. It was a really good, really complex stout. The chocolate was subtle. It was a little on the watery side and less on the cream side. I'd buy it again if it wasn't $15 for a four pack.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I had the Hophedge last week after our conversation last week Red. Its as good as I remember. It's only$5. Just buy it dude.

[dogfish]

I had the Hophedge last week after our conversation last week Red. Its as good as I remember. It's only$5. Just buy it dude.

hophedge, or hophenge?

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Hophenge..it's not the first time I've mispelled it.

[dogfish]

is that the fresh hop one? maybe lagunitas?

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

is that the fresh hop one? maybe lagunitas?

No, its not on that list. It's a seasonal ipa from Deschuttes. It's only available in 22oz bottles. Its not an imperial ipa, but it kind of tastes like one. It's 9%abv. You should be able to find it in Denver.

[dogfish]

sorry, i can never keep the names straight, and who brews 'em. . . i liked the hophenge, but it's been a while since i've had one. . . don't see it here very often. . .

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

sorry, i can never keep the names straight, and who brews 'em. . . i liked the hophenge, but it's been a while since i've had one. . . don't see it here very often. . .

Its only out for about 4 months a year.

[weazel]

I had the Lagunitas IPA this weekend and thought it was horrible, what a weak pathetic brew.

As for the Hop Juice name, thats a good question but who knows, the two breweries opened about the same time.

[SR]

I had the Lagunitas IPA this weekend and thought it was horrible, what a weak pathetic brew. As for the Hop Juice name, thats a good question but who knows, the two breweries opened about the same time.

I think you got a bad batch of Lagunitas man. Their IPA and Maximus IPA are pretty good.

[weazel]

I think you got a bad batch of Lagunitas man. Their IPA and Maximus IPA are pretty good.

the flavors didnt seem off and it definitely wasn't skunky, it was just a weak brew. no flavor or aroma.

[SR]

the flavors didnt seem off and it definitely wasn't skunky, it was just a weak brew. no flavor or aroma.

Hmm. Weird. I really enjoyed their IPA.

[weazel]

has anyone tried the Sam Adams Barrel Room Collection brews? I almost picked up the gift box at Sams Club but just couldn't bring myself to paying 10 bucks a bottle for Sam Adams.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I had another Hophedge last night...yum.

This is it Dog.

http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brew/hop-henge

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I really want to try this one, but haven't seen it before.

http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brew/the-abyss



edit:
sweet, I found it at an Albertson's about 5 miles from here. :D

[Thnikkaman]

the flavors didnt seem off and it definitely wasn't skunky, it was just a weak brew. no flavor or aroma.

The hop alpha acids degrade over time. Could have just been an old batch with no real malt profile.

[Broncolingus]

I like Boheima...

...especially with meals.

http://www.femsa.com/en/assets/001/5807.jpg


Negra Modelo, not so much...

[Slick]

I like Boheima...

...especially with meals.

http://www.femsa.com/en/assets/001/5807.jpg


Negra Modelo, not so much...

The obscura is really good for a mexican brew. They have a new wheat bohemia in the stores lately. Don't know if it's made it to your side of the border yet.

[Broncolingus]

The obscura is really good for a mexican brew. They have a new wheat bohemia in the stores lately. Don't know if it's made it to your side of the border yet.

Thx, brother...I'll head to the ole Spec's today and take a look for both.

[Slick]

Thx, brother...I'll head to the ole Spec's today and take a look for both.

I've seen Bohemia Obscura (dark) the Bohemia Clara (kind of in between a XX Lager and XX amber) and the Bohemia Trigo (wheat) and I'd say they're probably the best mexican beer makers.

I like the Obscura the best. The wheat is pretty similar to a Blue Moon. Not bad at all, , but probably not up to these guys' standards.

[SR]

My buddy got me a growler of New Belgium's Lips of Faith collaboration with Cigar City Brewing and a bomber of Odell Woodcut #6 and I finally got my Goose Island Bourbon County stout. Lets just say the Broncos game is gonna be good tonight.


EDIT: The Broncos game was SHIT and I was trashed by the end of it after drinking three glasses of the Cigar City and one Bourbon County.

[Thnikkaman]

My buddy got me a growler of New Belgium's Lips of Faith collaboration with Cigar City Brewing and a bomber of Odell Woodcut #6 and I finally picked up my Goose Island Bourbon County stout. Lets just say the Broncos game is gonna be good tonight.

Let me know what you think of the cigar city brew. I got no prior flavor in it at all.

[SR]

Let me know what you think of the cigar city brew. I got no prior flavor in it at all.
The guy that gave it to me said he got a really good spice in his throat after drinking it. I'm not a HUGE fan of chili or pepper infused beer but hopefully this one is good. I've only had a couple to go off of and one of them was the Sam Adams Vixen, which is a chocolate chili bock and it was just ok.

[elsid13]

Stone's Vertical Epic 12.12.12. A Belgian Strong Dark Ale. I was surprise how dark it was it looks like a stout, but you get the classic spiced Belgium Ale. If you are fan of monks then you should pick it you if you see it.

[SR]

The Cigar City is pretty awesome. Smells amazing. The chili is very subtle. You can't taste a whole lot of it but you can definitely feel it in your throat. Very oaky/smokey tasting. Solid, solid brew.

EDIT: I finally nailed the nose...cinnamon

[SR]

That Bourbon County Stout is the best beer I've ever had. Ever.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Stone's Suede Imperial Porter. It's one of the best imperial porters I've had. They did a.great job on this collaboration brew. It's really good. I would definitely buy this again. The flavours blend very nicely.

[weazel]

Finally had the Goose Island IPA, it was nice. I probably wouldn't choose it over a Torpedo or Inversion (place Canadian brew that you wont look at here) but it was alright.

[SR]

Every time you fools post about Stone I cry a little inside.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Every time you fools post about Stone I cry a little inside.

Why is that? Would you like to try a Stone's Suede Imperial Porter for only $7?

[SR]

Why is that? Would you like to try a Stone's Suede Imperial Porter for only $7?

Because we don't get Stone up here.

[Thnikkaman]

Going have to pick up that bourbon county stout then.

[SR]

Going have to pick up that bourbon county stout then.

Good luck! It's amazing. It's so good I don't want to drink any more.

[jhildebrand]

Good luck! It's amazing. It's so good I don't want to drink any more.

So you finally picked yours up? :cheers: I am not a stout fan but this is a phenomenal beer. I now wish even more that I landed one of the Coffee Stouts .

[SR]

So you finally picked yours up? :cheers: I am not a stout fan but this is a phenomenal beer. I now wish even more that I landed one of the Coffee Stouts .

Got it yesterday. My buddy actually reserved it and gave it to me at work. I loved it. LOVED.

[SR]

Odell Woodcut #6...real good brew. Has almost a sweet smell, but not an overly sweet taste. I liked it better a little warmer. The oak, vanilla, and smoke notes really popped with it warmer, is did the boozy taste toward the end. Really nice beer and I really dig the mosaic hops.

[Thnikkaman]

Crooked stave hop savant. It's a dry hopped sour ale. All the nose of a good ipa, and all the sour of a brett beer. I love this ale, and out had inspired me to sour pliney the next time I brew it.

[dogfish]

Good luck! It's amazing. It's so good I don't want to drink any more.

what, you want it to cuddle with you?




:coffee:

[SR]

what, you want it to cuddle with you? :coffee:

As long as it's little spoon.

I just drank another one.

[SR]

Today's haul:

Four pack of Sierra Nevada Narwhal
Four pack of Piraat
Bomber of Boulevard 2013 Smokestack imperial stout
Bomber of Odell 2013 Freik.

[elsid13]

Had New Holland's Hopivore last night on tap and boy was I disappointed. With name like Hopivore you would think that you were about to get a shitload of hops, but no such luck.

[weazel]

picked up a 12 Sierra Nevada 2013 Celebration and this years batch seems more malty, I love this brew.

[SR]

Narwhal is great. Nice and boozy like I like em. I will say though that this is probably the only stout I prefer colder. As it warms the booziness kinda takes over the nose and the taste.

[elsid13]

Foothills Brewing Company's People's Porter. Solid English Porter, I think this one would be better from a tap vs the bottle that I got. It hinted at being really really solid but was a little lacking.

Laughing Dog Rocket Dog Rye IPA. I really liked this one. Not very hoppy but the citrus and rye really came through. Solid IPA

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Foothills Brewing Company's People's Porter. Solid English Porter, I think this one would be better from a tap vs the bottle that I got. It hinted at being really really solid but was a little lacking.

Laughing Dog Rocket Dog Rye IPA. I really liked this one. Not very hoppy but the citrus and rye really came through. Solid IPA
I believe Laughing Dog is brewed here in Idaho.

[elsid13]

I believe Laughing Dog is brewed here in Idaho.

It is. I'm really really liking this Rye IPA.

[tomjonesrocks]

Every time you fools post about Stone I cry a little inside.

Wow, being a mile from the brewery I might have a skewed impression--but I thought Stone was so well distributed no one would have trouble getting their stuff...

[SR]

Wow, being a mile from the brewery I might have a skewed impression--but I thought Stone was so well distributed no one would have trouble getting their stuff...
We get some CA stuff here; Sierra Nevada, Left Coast, and a couple others, but not Stone. I have to to to Denver to get Stone.

[dogfish]

It is. I'm really really liking this Rye IPA.

seems like i've liked every rye IPA that i've had. . . i've also been drinking rye whisky lately. . .

[weazel]

Wow, being a mile from the brewery I might have a skewed impression--but I thought Stone was so well distributed no one would have trouble getting their stuff...

can't get it in Montana either. I was talking to a supplier the last time I was in Kalispell and he said he would start pushing the IPA on his customers though.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

can't get it in Montana either. I was talking to a supplier the last time I was in Kalispell and he said he would start pushing the IPA on his customers though.

It's everywhere down here. I wonder if it's in the cda area.

[CoachChaz]

seems like i've liked every rye IPA that i've had. . . i've also been drinking rye whisky lately. . .

Funny you should mention that as I have settled down on beer seeking lately and have been trying different whiskeys. A little more expensive, but it's been interesting.


At least from what I remember

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Funny you should mention that as I have settled down on beer seeking lately and have been trying different whiskeys. A little more expensive, but it's been interesting.


At least from what I remember

:laugh:

I am still staying away from that stuff. Years ago I use to really enjoy Knob Creek bourbon. Two of my brother in laws were mixing Coke and bourbon over the Thanksgiving holiday, but I just decided to stay away from it. I had good beer with me anyway. I didn't need to "complicate things" with my wife, if you know what I mean. :laugh:


That stuff just goes to my head WAY too fast. I do get a bottle of red wine instead of craft beer from time to time, probably once every two months or so.

[dogfish]

Funny you should mention that as I have settled down on beer seeking lately and have been trying different whiskeys. A little more expensive, but it's been interesting.


At least from what I remember

i actually got legitimately hammered this weekend, for the first time in i can't even think how many years. . .

like, i barely remember coming home-- my buddy said he pretty much dragged me the last couple blocks after i fell. . . don't remember landing that hard, but there's three-inch tear in the left knee of my jeans, and that knee was all bloody. . . i know i didn't throw up, but i woke up naked on the floor outside the bathroom, with a rug pulled over me. . . thankfully, the door was locked, and i still had my kidneys. . . :laugh:

last thing i remember at the bar was pounding beers, and drinking shots of templeton. . .

[SR]

dog parties

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

It is. I'm really really liking this Rye IPA.

I'm about 5 minutes from trying it. It'll be the third beer of theirs I've tried.

[Thnikkaman]

i actually got legitimately hammered this weekend, for the first time in i can't even think how many years. . .

like, i barely remember coming home-- my buddy said he pretty much dragged me the last couple blocks after i fell. . . don't remember landing that hard, but there's three-inch tear in the left knee of my jeans, and that knee was all bloody. . . i know i didn't throw up, but i woke up naked on the floor outside the bathroom, with a rug pulled over me. . . thankfully, the door was locked, and i still had my kidneys. . . :laugh:

last thing i remember at the bar was pounding beers, and drinking shots of templeton. . .

Templeton rye, the pride of Iowa. Can't stand the stuff.

[weazel]

It's everywhere down here. I wonder if it's in the cda area.

yep, they have it in CdA. It's not cheap though. I think a pint is in the 7 dollar range, when I was in Vegas it was about 2.50

[weazel]

seems like i've liked every rye IPA that i've had. . . i've also been drinking rye whisky lately. . .

While not a Rye IPA, Madison River Brewing makes a Honey Rye called Salmon Fly that is pretty tasty. It's not the greatest beer ever and isn't very robust but for a lighter tasting beer while eating I like it.

[CoachChaz]

i actually got legitimately hammered this weekend, for the first time in i can't even think how many years. . .

like, i barely remember coming home-- my buddy said he pretty much dragged me the last couple blocks after i fell. . . don't remember landing that hard, but there's three-inch tear in the left knee of my jeans, and that knee was all bloody. . . i know i didn't throw up, but i woke up naked on the floor outside the bathroom, with a rug pulled over me. . . thankfully, the door was locked, and i still had my kidneys. . . :laugh:

last thing i remember at the bar was pounding beers, and drinking shots of templeton. . .

Sadly, that is almost once a week for me. Got pretty drunk on Friday night, but I remember going home. My vacation starts Thursday and I have dart league Wednesday night, so there is no telling what will happen.

I probably ought to just stay out of bars

[elsid13]

I'm about 5 minutes from trying it. It'll be the third beer of theirs I've tried.

So what did you think?

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

So what did you think?

I thought it was really good, and am surprised it was less than $5 for a 22oz bottle. I would definitely drink it again. You were right, it was quite tasty. I drank it at the beer store, and took a 22oz bottle of Deschuttes Barley Wine home, which I like. I think I actually liked the Rye IPA from Laughing Dog more.

[SM19]

Drank a whole bottle of Founders Sweet Repute tonight, and it was one of the most beautiful things I've ever tasted. Wheatwine aged in bourbon and maple syrup barrels.

[jhildebrand]

Last night we had:
Pliny-not an IPA guy and didn't care much for it. (Blasphemy I know. Fire away ;) )
Grand Cru Peach-meh. Give me Dry dock's Apricot blonde for less
Fernel Aged Porter-AWESOME
2011 HIBERNATION BARREL AGED BEER-WOW! Best beer ever.

[weazel]

Pliny the Elder or Younger?

[jhildebrand]

Pliny the Elder or Younger?

Elder.

[weazel]

Elder.

hmm, and that's the "less hoppy" one. I have yet to have either one of them, unfortunately.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

yep, they have it in CdA. It's not cheap though. I think a pint is in the 7 dollar range, when I was in Vegas it was about 2.50

Do you mean a 12oz or 22oz bottle? I actually haven't seen too many 12oz bottles. Most of what I see from them is 22oz bottles in the $5-7 range. The Suede Imperial Porter I had was only $7. I think their Arrogant ******* is less than $5.

[weazel]

Yeah the pint, the 22oz. The IPA was about 7 bucks. I was buying them on the strip in Vegas for 2.50

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Yeah the pint, the 22oz. The IPA was about 7 bucks. I was buying them on the strip in Vegas for 2.50

I'm pretty sure a pint is 16oz, even in Canada. :D

I was confused, I thought you were talking about buying it on tap, which is about the only way you can get a pounder....or aka a pint.

[weazel]

I'm pretty sure a pint is 16oz, even in Canada. :D

I was confused, I thought you were talking about buying it on tap, which is about the only way you can get a pounder....or aka a pint.

We just call the "bigger" bottles, pints. Just a general term, not by actual amount. we also call a case of beer a two-four or a flat

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

We just call the "bigger" bottles, pints. Just a general term, not by actual amount. we also call a case of beer a two-four or a flat

Some call the 22's bombers. I call em 22oz bottles.

[weazel]

yeah I think Bombers is how they are advertised.
As for your area, I think when I was in Costco in Spokane, they had the 8 pack mixer of Stone 22's for 19 bucks.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

yeah I think Bombers is how they are advertised.
As for your area, I think when I was in Costco in Spokane, they had the 8 pack mixer of Stone 22's for 19 bucks.

That's a pretty good price, actually. I actually haven't tried much of their stuff other than the imperial porter and an ipa.

[weazel]

That's a pretty good price, actually. I actually haven't tried much of their stuff other than the imperial porter and an ipa.

I had to make sure, it was actually about 29 bucks. Came with 2 Arrogant ********, 2 IPA's, 2 Smoked Porter's, 1 Ruination Ale and 1 Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I had to make sure, it was actually about 29 bucks. Came with 2 Arrogant ********, 2 IPA's, 2 Smoked Porter's, 1 Ruination Ale and 1 Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale

I've seen all of those, but the only one I've tried was the smoked porter, which I didn't like very much. I actually haven't had too many smoked porters I've liked. Have you tried any of them?

[SR]

We just call the "bigger" bottles, pints. Just a general term, not by actual amount. we also call a case of beer a two-four or a flat

I've heard Brits call a case of beer a flat as well.

[Tned]

I've heard Brits call a case of beer a flat as well.

I've heard them call a case a "little to drink with lunch"

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forum Runner

[SR]

yeah I think Bombers is how they are advertised. As for your area, I think when I was in Costco in Spokane, they had the 8 pack mixer of Stone 22's for 19 bucks.

I woulda snagged that right up

[SR]

I had to make sure, it was actually about 29 bucks. Came with 2 Arrogant ********, 2 IPA's, 2 Smoked Porter's, 1 Ruination Ale and 1 Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale

All awesome

[SR]

I've heard them call a case a "little to drink with lunch" Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forum Runner

That ain't no shit

[weazel]

I've seen all of those, but the only one I've tried was the smoked porter, which I didn't like very much. I actually haven't had too many smoked porters I've liked. Have you tried any of them?

yeah I bought two of those 8 packs. I like all of those brews, the arrogant ******* is the only one I don't think is top notch. It's good, but to me its just not on the same level.

[SR]

Arrogant Bassterd is awesome. The oaked Arrogant Bassterd is even better. The Double Bassterd is even better.

[weazel]

Arrogant Bassterd is awesome. The oaked Arrogant Bassterd is even better. The Double Bassterd is even better.

It's good...

[Thnikkaman]

Last night we had:
Pliny-not an IPA guy and didn't care much for it. (Blasphemy I know. Fire away ;) )
Grand Cru Peach-meh. Give me Dry dock's Apricot blonde for less
Fernel Aged Porter-AWESOME
2011 HIBERNATION BARREL AGED BEER-WOW! Best beer ever.

Beer is a personal thing, and you are entitled to like what you like. Unless you feel that bud light is the ultimate beverage...

[Thnikkaman]

Drinking ommegang hennepin ale tonight fellas. Brewing surely cynic in the next couple of days. Also have a Flanders red and a coffee stout I'm brewing while on this vacation.

[SR]

I. Want. Samples.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Arrogant Bassterd is awesome. The oaked Arrogant Bassterd is even better. The Double Bassterd is even better.

That's a lot a' basstard.

[SR]

That's a lot a' basstard.

I party

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

yeah I bought two of those 8 packs. I like all of those brews, the arrogant ******* is the only one I don't think is top notch. It's good, but to me its just not on the same level.

Did you like the smoked porter? I didnt care for it.

[SR]

Did you like the smoked porter? I didnt care for it. It was good. I'm not a huge porter fan. I prefer to skip straight to the heavy stuff.

EDIT: you weren't talking to me. My bad.

[jhildebrand]

Beer is a personal thing, and you are entitled to like what you like. Unless you feel that bud light is the ultimate beverage...

I know. It just seems like the majority of posts in the beer thread are all about the IPA's and hop crazy stuff.

[Thnikkaman]

I know. It just seems like the majority of posts in the beer thread are all about the IPA's and hop crazy stuff.

I find that I like something in just about every style except watered down domestics. Just something about beer that tastes like club soda with a hint of hops that isn't that appealing to me.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I know. It just seems like the majority of posts in the beer thread are all about the IPA's and hop crazy stuff.

Elsid and I post about dark beers frequently.

[SR]

I know. It just seems like the majority of posts in the beer thread are all about the IPA's and hop crazy stuff.

I think it's probably because IMO IPA is probably the most versatile brew out there. I love me some hop monsters, but a good barleywine or stout is just as good to me. I love a good brown and an occasional fruited brew like Friek.

[weazel]

Did you like the smoked porter? I didnt care for it.

I liked it a lot. I like most Porters and stouts though.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I liked it a lot. I like most Porters and stouts though.

Porters and stouts actually my favorite beers. I just don't care too much for smoked porters. I think I've only had one that I thought was ok.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Here is a failry unknown brewery you guys should check out.

http://www.beervalleybrewing.com/index.shtml

They make my favorite Imperial Stout. They aren't anywhere east of Idaho. However Red, they are available in AZ. I know you said you travel down there from time to time. I think you'd really like their Leafer Madness Imperial Pale Ale. Weazel, the imperial stout is avaiable in Sandpoint, Post Falls, and Spokane. If you guys get a chance to try those beers you won't regret it. They're not cheap, but they're worth trying at least once. The Leafer Madness goes for about $7 a bomber, and the Imperial Stout goes for about $9 a bomber. It doesn't take much though, the Imperial Stout is 11%, and the Leafer Madness is 9%.

Their website isn't the greatest, because they're still a pretty small operation. I think I might go check out their brewery sometime. They're about 45 minutes from here.

[weazel]

Porters and stouts actually my favorite beers. I just don't care too much for smoked porters. I think I've only had one that I thought was ok.

You're probably not too big on Scotch ales either? I like a good scotch ale, but there aren't a lot of good ones out there.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

You're probably not too big on Scotch ales either? I like a good scotch ale, but there aren't a lot of good ones out there.

I honestly have never had one. What are they like? Malthy? Hoppy?

[weazel]

I've never had a real hoppy one at all. Just a general ale but it has that smokey depth to it like scotch does. Scotch gets it's earthy, smokey flavor from being kettled over a peat moss fire, I am not sure how they get that taste into a brew but I really enjoy them.

You can actually take a home brew that didn't turn out the way you wanted it and make it into scotch, there's a local guy here that does it.

[dogfish]

Pliny the Elder or Younger?

the younger is borderline impossible to get if you don't live in california. . . they don't even bottle the stuff, it comes out in kegs only once a year, and gets drank within a few minutes of being opened. . .

[weazel]

the younger is borderline impossible to get if you don't live in california. . . they don't even bottle the stuff, it comes out in kegs only once a year, and gets drank within a few minutes of being opened. . .

They sell growlers of it there though.
Have you had it dog? I heard it's borderline impossible to drink as well lol

[dogfish]

They sell growlers of it there though.
Have you had it dog? I heard it's borderline impossible to drink as well lol

never had it. . . my friends say it's really good. . .

[SR]

Got these at Sam's last night. 3952 And my wife gave me this today 3953 3954


I also forgot to add that last night at BWW they had Odell Mountain Standard on tap. Had two tall boys of that. Such an awesome brew. I think I like it better than Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous ale.

[SR]

3965

Very surprised by this one. It's like a Belgian mixed with a barrel aged stout. The oak taste is very subtle. Very smooth and a great blend of flavor.

[SR]

3968

Awesome quad. If only all Sam Adams brews were this good

[Pudge]

I'm trying to get my cousin to bring me back red rocks eliphino DIPA

[Pudge]

He failed, what a sad day

[Thnikkaman]

brewing surly cynic right now.

[Thnikkaman]

My Wort Chiller today.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-y9YMZJvavCY/Ur3S2aZJFSI/AAAAAAAAG3I/AtUheaZBwLk/w506-h750/20131227_115208.jpg

[elsid13]

This is why I love being a beer guy

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/missouri-bar-gets-cease-desist-195615520.html

[SR]

I had a French vanilla cappuccino from Starbucks today.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I had a French vanilla cappuccino from Starbucks today.

I just died a little bit.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Got an assortment six pack. New Belgium accumulation- decent, but not as good as chainbreaker. New Belgium Trippel- no thanks, reminds me of Colt 45 too much. New Belgium Rampant- Really freakin good.

[drewloc]

the younger is borderline impossible to get if you don't live in california. . . they don't even bottle the stuff, it comes out in kegs only once a year, and gets drank within a few minutes of being opened. . .

I've had the younger twice, and it was a stroke of luck. My cousin lives near San Fran, and I happened to be in town on business. Made the trek up to the Russian River Brewery(which was only about an hour away) and had both that and the elder on tap. One of the coolest beer notches under my belt.

[drewloc]

This is why I love being a beer guy

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/missouri-bar-gets-cease-desist-195615520.html

That's freaking awesome.

[jhildebrand]

4025
Uncle Jacob wasn't anything to mess with at 16.53% alcohol. I just wish I had more! :lol: There wasn't a bad beer here!

[elsid13]

So I had Terrapin Reunion Beer 13 (collaboration with Shmaltz Brewing Company). It's American Brown ale brewed with Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla and Cinnamon. It really really good. It not a heavy handed as Stout or Porter but it has similar flavor profiles. Though it say it only 7.5 ACL it hits like a 9.0 brew. It only brew once a year in limited batches, so if you see it pick it up.

[elsid13]

I've had the younger twice, and it was a stroke of luck. My cousin lives near San Fran, and I happened to be in town on business. Made the trek up to the Russian River Brewery(which was only about an hour away) and had both that and the elder on tap. One of the coolest beer notches under my belt.

So jealous.

[tubby]

I spent the Holidays in Beer City, USA. Suck on that snobs. :D

My favorite was still Two Hearted tho.

[tubby]

Osgood Brewing was cool.

http://osgoodbrewing.com/blog/our-beer/

The 358 and McCoy's were tasty.

[dogfish]

I've had the younger twice, and it was a stroke of luck. My cousin lives near San Fran, and I happened to be in town on business. Made the trek up to the Russian River Brewery(which was only about an hour away) and had both that and the elder on tap. One of the coolest beer notches under my belt.

show-off!

[elsid13]

I spent the Holidays in Beer City, USA. Suck on that snobs. :D

My favorite was still Two Hearted tho.

So did you enjoy Portland?

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

This is why I love being a beer guy

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/missouri-bar-gets-cease-desist-195615520.html

I'll bet they can't keep the F-word beer on tap now. They're probably sellin' the crap out of it. :laugh:

[tubby]

I spent the Holidays in Beer City, USA. Suck on that snobs. :D

My favorite was still Two Hearted tho.

So did you enjoy Portland?
Try again newb

[elsid13]

Try again newb

So you enjoyed the great weather in San Diego, huh?

[tubby]

So you enjoyed the great weather in San Diego, huh?

Strike two

[Pudge]

Grand rapids

[CoachChaz]

Love me some Founder's. Knocked out a sixer of Dirty ******* on NYE.

[tubby]

Love me some Founder's. Knocked out a sixer of Dirty ******* on NYE.

I drank one of those. My brother in laws loves DB.

[CoachChaz]

I drank one of those. My brother in laws loves DB.

It's a pretty solid Scotch Ale. Havent come across their Backwoods Baztard yet, but looking forward to trying that as well.

[SR]

Grabbed a four pack of Sierra Nevada Ovila quad and a bomber of Deschutes Abyss imperial stout.

The Ovila quad is something else. Hints of everything they claim combined with the Classic Belgian style yeast flavor. Really good brew. Cool bottles too. You don't see too many corked four packs.

Haven't had Abyss yet but I hear its awesome!

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Grabbed a four pack of Sierra Nevada Ovila quad and a bomber of Deschutes Abyss imperial stout.

The Ovila quad is something else. Hints of everything they claim combined with the Classic Belgian style yeast flavor. Really good brew. Cool bottles too. You don't see too many corked four packs.

Haven't had Abyss yet but I hear its awesome!

I really wanted to try the Abyss last week, but didn't feel like spending $18 on a 22oz bottle.

[elsid13]

I really wanted to try the Abyss last week, but didn't feel like spending $18 on a 22oz bottle.

Some of the prices from bombers are getting out of control. They are hitting overpriced wine prices.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Some of the prices from bombers are getting out of control. They are hitting overpriced wine prices.

My thoughts exactly-

[dogfish]

Some of the prices from bombers are getting out of control. They are hitting overpriced wine prices.

it's getting stupid. . . i won't pay that much, other people can have it. . .

[elsid13]

it's getting stupid. . . i won't pay that much, other people can have it. . .

I don't mind paying for special one time limited release brew, but it the stuff that brewers do all year round or regular recurring brew that I refuse to pay for.

[SR]

I really wanted to try the Abyss last week, but didn't feel like spending $18 on a 22oz bottle.

Mine was $15.79.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Mine was $15.79.

Ru serious? I live 8 hours from Bend and they're $18 and change here. I actually tasted it at the beer store I go to because they have it on tap, but didn't buy that either because a pint was $6. It was pretty tasty however.

[Thnikkaman]

My work over the past week and a half. Plus just finally got around to bottling my pumpkin porter.

4048

From left to right:
Flanders red. Coffee stout. Surly cynic.

[SR]

Ru serious? I live 8 hours from Bend and they're $18 and change here. I actually tasted it at the beer store I go to because they have it on tap, but didn't buy that either because a pint was $6. It was pretty tasty however.

Yep.

And here's some exciting news: The Rapid City Beer Festival is Jan 18-19. However, on Friday the 17th Independent Alehouse here in town is hosting Odell and Deschutes. Both breweries will have 20+ of their own beers for sampling. I. Will. Be. There.

[elsid13]

Yep.

And here's some exciting news: The Rapid City Beer Festival is Jan 18-19. However, on Friday the 17th Independent Alehouse here in town is hosting Odell and Deschutes. Both breweries will have 20+ of their own beers for sampling. I. Will. Be. There.

Does your wife know yet? :D

[SR]

Does your wife know yet? :D

Dammit. No.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Did you try the Abyss yet?

[SR]

Did you try the Abyss yet?

Nope.

[jhildebrand]

Had the Rogue Voodoo donut last night. Too much going on with that one and a little too flat. In fact a lot of the Rogue stuff I have tried has had that flat taste.

[SR]

Had the Rogue Voodoo donut last night. Too much going on with that one and a little too flat. In fact a lot of the Rogue stuff I have tried has had that flat taste.

I like the Voodoo for a bucket list type beer. Probably won't ever get it again but it's worth at least trying.

[jhildebrand]

I like the Voodoo for a bucket list type beer. Probably won't ever get it again but it's worth at least trying.

Agreed. I don't think I will be trying anymore of their wares. Watery. Everything has been watery.

I do however have an Epic Big Bad Baptist ready for next Sunday (if I can wait that long :lol: )

[elsid13]

Agreed. I don't think I will be trying anymore of their wares. Watery. Everything has been watery.

I do however have an Epic Big Bad Baptist ready for next Sunday (if I can wait that long :lol: )

I really really like Epic and B3 is awesome.

[SR]

Agreed. I don't think I will be trying anymore of their wares. Watery. Everything has been watery. I do however have an Epic Big Bad Baptist ready for next Sunday (if I can wait that long :lol: )
Rogue has some pretty solid brews. Their Yellow Snow IPA is awesome. Dead Guy is really good. Hazelnut Brown is really good.

[SR]

The Abyss was pretty flippin good

[weazel]

Got these at Sam's last night. 3952 And my wife gave me this today 3953 3954


I also forgot to add that last night at BWW they had Odell Mountain Standard on tap. Had two tall boys of that. Such an awesome brew. I think I like it better than Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous ale.

damn I seen those at Sams Club and decided against it.

[CoachChaz]

damn I seen those at Sams Club and decided against it.

They're ok. Some people seem to really like them, but I think they are just comparing them against everything else Sam Adams makes. In that case, they are great, but compared to competitive brews, they are mediocre.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

The Abyss was pretty flippin good

I actually tasted a sample a couple weeks ago. They had it on tap at the beer store I like to go to. I just didn't want to buy a pint of a high octane brew ($6 on tap, opposed to the $18 bomber) because I had to drive home. I knew my eyes would be watering, and it's about a 15 mile drive. :laugh:

[SR]

I actually tasted a sample a couple weeks ago. They had it on tap at the beer store I like to go to. I just didn't want to buy a pint of a high octane brew ($6 on tap, opposed to the $18 bomber) because I had to drive home. I knew my eyes would be watering, and it's about a 15 mile drive. :laugh:

That bomber did me in.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

That bomber did me in.

I imagine it did. I'm sure you understand my apprehension in buying a pint. I think the pint is well worth $6, but I would probably need to sit there for two hours before I could drive home.

[Thnikkaman]

All three of my brews that I brewed over the last two weeks were too much for the blow-off tubes/airlocks I put on them. Fortunately all of them were going through aggressive fermentation during each mess so I'm not worried about infection.

[weazel]

All three of my brews that I brewed over the last two weeks were too much for the blow-off tubes/airlocks I put on them. Fortunately all of them were going through aggressive fermentation during each mess so I'm not worried about infection.

nice... I've never used blow off tubes thnik, I would like to but I have only had one air lock blow off.

[Pudge]

4078

Just bought this. I'm looking forward to it

[jhildebrand]

4078

Just bought this. I'm looking forward to it

What is it?

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

What is it?

It's a Coleman cooler.

[Davii]

My work over the past week and a half. Plus just finally got around to bottling my pumpkin porter.

4048

From left to right:
Flanders red. Coffee stout. Surly cynic.

That coffee stout appears to have my address written on the jug...

Looks awesome Thnik!

[Davii]

What is it?

I have a feeling it is pure evil in alcoholic form.

[Pudge]

It's actually squatters outer darkness Russian imperial stout. Pretty tasty.

[SR]

It's actually squatters outer darkness Russian imperial stout. Pretty tasty.

That's one of my favorite stouts.

[CoachChaz]

A little golf this afternoon, then I meet with my hook-up to get my Stone Southern Charred. Cant wait. He also has a few Crime & Punishment, but on top of not being a big fan of chili beers...I have to admit I'm a little scared to try those two after reading the ingredients and a few reviews.

[Thnikkaman]

tried My pumpkin porter last night after two weeks of bottle conditioning. Not a fan of this one.

[CoachChaz]

tried My pumpkin porter last night after two weeks of bottle conditioning. Not a fan of this one.

Why is that?

[Thnikkaman]

I used fresh pumpkin when I brewed it, and there is done bitterness from the pumpkin that doesn't agree with my palette. If I send this I've out to anyone, I'd need the bottles back.

[CoachChaz]

I used fresh pumpkin when I brewed it, and there is done bitterness from the pumpkin that doesn't agree with my palette. If I send this I've out to anyone, I'd need the bottles back.

Fruit beers are tough to make. I've typically had issues with too sweet/too bitter myself. Havent tried another in about 10 years.

You'll have to send me some stuff that doesnt require a deposit bottle return

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I used fresh pumpkin when I brewed it, and there is done bitterness from the pumpkin that doesn't agree with my palette. If I send this I've out to anyone, I'd need the bottles back.

What kind of bottles do you use? Maybe we could orchestrate a trade. I could send you a bomber of something local here. Than you would have a bottle in exchange for the bottle you send.

[Thnikkaman]

What kind of bottles do you use? Maybe we could orchestrate a trade. I could send you a bomber of something local here. Than you would have a bottle in exchange for the bottle you send.

Most of my beers I bottle about half crown and half flip top with the flip top staying in house. This batch was an exception since I did the whole thing in flip top bottles.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Most of my beers I bottle about half crown and half flip top with the flip top staying in house. This batch was an exception since I did the whole thing in flip top bottles.


Are you referring to 12oz bottles or 22oz bottles when yo say "flip top"?

[tomjonesrocks]

I took a "me" day off work today and now that all my planned projects are done,

I'm at Mother Earth Brewery (in San Diego) before the fam gets home. They're starting to bottle. If you see the Kismet IPA it's solid--especially if you are into Nelson hops.

Am assuming they only distribute in CA right now but I know there are a couple of us that live here.

[jhildebrand]

It's a Coleman cooler.



I had to ask because I was pretty sure it was some kind of wine cooler. I'm sure you will enjoy it. Thanks for clarifying.

[Thnikkaman]

Are you referring to 12oz bottles or 22oz bottles when yo say "flip top"?

24oz groelsh bottles

[CoachChaz]

Downed 2 Double Jack's already. Gonna be a good night

[dogfish]

Downed 2 Double Jack's already. Gonna be a good night

nice one. . . :beer:

[tubby]

Tough to beat a Dale's
:beer:

[elsid13]

Found a really good VA brew. Hardywood Sidamo Coffee Stout. It's Russian Imperial Stout brew with the hint of coffee. It's really really good and really really strong.

[dogfish]

just cracked he'brew's death of a contract brewer black IPA. . . pretty solid. . . nice malt base with plenty of roasty notes, and a subtle spiciness. . . big hop flavor and plenty of bitterness- has some citrus, but it leans towards grapefruit, and isn't overwhelming at all. . . brewed with seven malts and seven hops, it has some complexity for a 7% brew. . .

[SM19]

Clearing out some spares tonight: Atwater Vanilla Java Porter, Deschutes Red Chair, Full Sail LTD 06, and Santa Fe Saison.

[dogfish]

Clearing out some spares tonight: Atwater Vanilla Java Porter, Deschutes Red Chair, Full Sail LTD 06, and Santa Fe Saison.

pretty sure i had that atwater porter years ago, when i was back in ohio. . . if it is the same one, i don't remember it being anything special. . . lemme know what ya think. . . sante fe has also been kinda uninspiring to me. . .

i actually bought a six of red chair tonight-- first time i've seen it this year, and i always think how hurt and ashamed al would be if he knew i passed over his baby. . . :laugh:

[elsid13]

Clearing out some spares tonight: Atwater Vanilla Java Porter, Deschutes Red Chair, Full Sail LTD 06, and Santa Fe Saison.


pretty sure i had that atwater porter years ago, when i was back in ohio. . . if it is the same one, i don't remember it being anything special. . . lemme know what ya think. . . sante fe has also been kinda uninspiring to me. . .

i actually bought a six of red chair tonight-- first time i've seen it this year, and i always think how hurt and ashamed al would be if he knew i passed over his baby. . . :laugh:

That Atwater Porter is awful.

[SR]

A little golf this afternoon, then I meet with my hook-up to get my Stone Southern Charred. Cant wait. He also has a few Crime & Punishment, but on top of not being a big fan of chili beers...I have to admit I'm a little scared to try those two after reading the ingredients and a few reviews.

Try the New Belgium Lips of Faith collaboration with Cigar City.

[Thnikkaman]

Just picked up a 4 pack of Dogfish 90 minute imperial ipa, and two varieties of New Glarus brews.pictures Monday.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

pretty sure i had that atwater porter years ago, when i was back in ohio. . . if it is the same one, i don't remember it being anything special. . . lemme know what ya think. . . sante fe has also been kinda uninspiring to me. . .

i actually bought a six of red chair tonight-- first time i've seen it this year, and i always think how hurt and ashamed al would be if he knew i passed over his baby. . . :laugh:

Lol, you gotta admit it's a pretty good pale ale. The reason you haven't seen it is because it's only available January through May.Obsidian Stout and Black Flag Imperial Stout would be my babies these days.

Im trying two new ones tonight. Laughing Dog imperial ipa and Black Bear Imperial Stout.

[Thnikkaman]

New Glarus stone soup.

This is a beautiful Abby ale. As it's cold right now, I'm only getting the nose and malt. Going to let it warm to open up a bit. Going to have to pick up more of this before I leave the dells

[Thnikkaman]

4097

The glassware sucks, but the beer was beautiful

[jhildebrand]

Is it ok that Manning drinks Bud Light? :confused:

Please advise.

TIA.

[Thnikkaman]

Is it ok that Manning drinks Bud Light? :confused:

Please advise.

TIA.

It's perfectly fine. If he had to use brain cells to get a good beer IQ, his football IQ may suffer.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

He was probably paid to say that.

[SR]

I thought this was friggin awesome:

http://blogs.denverpost.com/beer/2014/01/14/left-hand-brewing-calls-audible-on-peyton-mannings-bud-light/12870/



Peyton Manning’s postgame beverage of choice, Bud Light, has received a good-natured penalty flag from the clever folks at Left Hand Brewing.

After Manning professed his desire for the macrobrew in a post-game interview upon beating the Chargers, the folks at the Longmont independent craft brewery delivered a care package to Sports Authority Field at Mile High: three cases of Left Hand beer and a polite note explaining the “audible” and wishing the quarterback good luck in the AFC Championship.

[BroncoJoe]

Manning knows his shit. Bud Light is the official beer sponsor of the NFL. I'm sure that's the only reason he used them - loved it though. The whole reporter room was cracking up.

[SR]

The Nitro milk stout is a helluva a brew. It's a shame we don't get that in Rapid City. I was talking to the owner of the beer store last time he was in there and he said they're working on getting Left Hand here. They distribute to Minnesota, so they travel on I-90 right through Rapid City all the way across the state...just a matter of working out the logistics I guess.

[elsid13]

So Giant is now carrying Founders Breakfast Stout. Price is 10 bucks for 4 but at least it was there.

[Thnikkaman]

Drinking my second DFH 90 Minute Imperial IPA. So freaking tasty.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I wanted to try Sierra Nevada's rye ipa and I accidentally opened a hefeweizen. Dangit!

Is their rye ipa any good?

[SR]

Drinking my second DFH 90 Minute Imperial IPA. So freaking tasty.

Glad you're coming around to IPAs

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Red-
Have you tried Sierra Nevada's rye ipa? I decided to have a myrcenary instead of trying it.

[elsid13]

I wanted to try Sierra Nevada's rye ipa and I accidentally opened a hefeweizen. Dangit!

Is their rye ipa any good?

I had it and I am not a big fan. There are better rye out there.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I had it and I am not a big fan. There are better rye out there.

I was going to try it because the laughing dog rye you turned me on to was the first rye I've tried and I really liked it.

[elsid13]

I was going to try it because the laughing dog rye you turned me on to was the first rye I've tried and I really liked it.

Laughing Dog is way better, the SN stuff was just so-so. Drink it and tell me what you think, but I won't get it again.

[SR]

Red- Have you tried Sierra Nevada's rye ipa? I decided to have a myrcenary instead of trying it.

If I have I don't remember it. Rye IPAs are usually good but I can't think of any rye IPA I've had that comes remotely close to Myrcenary.

[Apollo]

Is it ok that Manning drinks Bud Light? :confused:

Please advise.

TIA.

It's not Coors Light, so it's fine. ;)

[Thnikkaman]

Glad you're coming around to IPAs

I love balanced IPAs, can't stand Ranger.

[SR]

I love balanced IPAs, can't stand Ranger.

Ranger isn't anything special. The only New Belgium IPA that I really like is Rampant. Have you had Odell Myrcenary?

[CoachChaz]

Ranger isn't anything special. The only New Belgium IPA that I really like is Rampant. Have you had Odell Myrcenary?

Got the press release in November that Odell is going to start distributing in Texas this March. Myrcenary like a mother ******!!!!!

[SR]

Got the press release in November that Odell is going to start distributing in Texas this March. Myrcenary like a mother ******!!!!!

I saw that on Facebook I think not too long ago. Drink up brother!

[CoachChaz]

I saw that on Facebook I think not too long ago. Drink up brother!

Damn right...no more waiting for friends to come down from CO

[weazel]

I wanted to try Sierra Nevada's rye ipa and I accidentally opened a hefeweizen. Dangit!

Is their rye ipa any good?

I like it, but I haven't had many of them. My favorite SN brew is the Celebration

[weazel]

I love balanced IPAs, can't stand Ranger.

the 90 minute really caught me off guard when I tried it the first time, that is a malty IPA. Very, very good once you get used to it's balance. Just wish I could get it anywhere near here without having to drive 7 hours

[Thnikkaman]

Ranger isn't anything special. The only New Belgium IPA that I really like is Rampant. Have you had Odell Myrcenary?

No but I'll look for it. I have a bottle of Thomas Creek Up the Creek IPA that I've been saving to get to you, I absolutely loved Pliney the Elder when I brewed it (I think I still have a bottle of that left for you), and found a funky IPA that is top notch in my book. I have to remember what it's called though.


the 90 minute really caught me off guard when I tried it the first time, that is a malty IPA. Very, very good once you get used to it's balance. Just wish I could get it anywhere near here without having to drive 7 hours

That's what I love about barley wines and double IPAs. I love hops, but my palette needs some malt profile to counter balance or else it just destroys me.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

No but I'll look for it. I have a bottle of Thomas Creek Up the Creek IPA that I've been saving to get to you, I absolutely loved Pliney the Elder when I brewed it (I think I still have a bottle of that left for you), and found a funky IPA that is top notch in my book. I have to remember what it's called though.



That's what I love about barley wines and double IPAs. I love hops, but my palette needs some malt profile to counter balance or else it just destroys me.

I had the Myrcenary last night. It's really good.

I've also had the Rampant...it's really good as well.

[CoachChaz]

I had the Myrcenary last night. It's really good.

I've also had the Rampant...it's really good as well.

Gotta get your hands on a Double Jack if you havent already had one.

[SR]

Gotta get your hands on a Double Jack if you havent already had one.

Double Jack is the bomb.com. I grabbed a four pack of that when I was in Phoenix in August...really enjoyed it. Haven't had a FW brew that I didn't like a lot yet.

[SR]

No but I'll look for it. I have a bottle of Thomas Creek Up the Creek IPA that I've been saving to get to you, I absolutely loved Pliney the Elder when I brewed it (I think I still have a bottle of that left for you), and found a funky IPA that is top notch in my book. I have to remember what it's called though.



That's what I love about barley wines and double IPAs. I love hops, but my palette needs some malt profile to counter balance or else it just destroys me.

Well, if you ever get around to sending them, I've got a new address. ;)

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Gotta get your hands on a Double Jack if you havent already had one.

Firestone?

[Thnikkaman]

Well, if you ever get around to sending them, I've got a new address. ;)

You are the next package I need to send. If I only knew where to send it to. I remember someone who used to text me about stuff like that. ;-)

[CoachChaz]

Firestone?

Yep. They're up there with Stone as far as my preferences go.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

There's actually alot of Firestone around here. I didn't try them for a long time because I thought there labels looked cheap.

I've tried the Union Jack, which I thought was decent, but I don't think I've had the double jack. I've also had their oatmeal stout, which was good. They also have a top shelf oak barrel stout that I tried last summer. It was pretty good.

[CoachChaz]

There's actually alot of Firestone around here. I didn't try them for a long time because I thought there labels looked cheap.

I've tried the Union Jack, which I thought was decent, but I don't think I've had the double jack. I've also had their oatmeal stout, which was good. They also have a top shelf oak barrel stout that I tried last summer. It was pretty good.

Union Jack is probably one of the better IPA's on the market. Double Jack is obviously just the Double IPA version and very good as well. They actually just announced label changes, so hopefully they live up to your standards more. LOL

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Union Jack is probably one of the better IPA's on the market. Double Jack is obviously just the Double IPA version and very good as well. They actually just announced label changes, so hopefully they live up to your standards more. LOL

Well, the oak barrel stout was packaged nicely in a box, so that was a definite plus. :lol:

[tubby]

They have odell IPA on tap at the bar I go to. Been drinking pints lately..... great beer......:beer:

[dogfish]

i wish they'd brew the damn lugene again. . . red knows what i'm talkin' about. . .

[CoachChaz]

The Chocolate Milk Stout

[Thnikkaman]

I added 20oz of cold pressed coffee to my coffee stout last night. I tasted it before I added the coffee, and I'm worried that it's a little too boozy. I'll taste it again in a couple of days and decide if I need to add more coffee.

[SR]

i wish they'd brew the damn lugene again. . . red knows what i'm talkin' about. . .

They are. It's gonna be in stores again soon. :)

[SR]

I added 20oz of cold pressed coffee to my coffee stout last night. I tasted it before I added the coffee, and I'm worried that it's a little too boozy. I'll taste it again in a couple of days and decide if I need to add more coffee.

I love, love, love boozy beers....BCBS for example

[dogfish]

They are. It's gonna be in stores again soon. :)

i want it now, SR!

[SR]

i want it now, SR!

Calm down!

http://beerpulse.com/2014/01/odell-lugene-chocolate-milk-stout-returns-later-this-month-2245/

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Sockeye espresso stout nitro on tap. It was so good I downed it in 10 minutes. :lol:

[drewloc]

Pretty stoked, Hopslam will be here next week, so that's a plus. On top of that my brother got me a bottle of Deschuttes Black Butte 25th Anniversary and a bottle of Schlafly Imperial Stout 2012. Stoked to have these on sunday during the game.

[jhildebrand]

i wish they'd brew the damn lugene again. . . red knows what i'm talkin' about. . .

If you are referring to the Lugene Milk Stout it is out right now!

[dogfish]

If you are referring to the Lugene Milk Stout it is out right now!

really? neither argonaut, liquor mart or my normal corner place has it yet. . .

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

The chocolate milk stout is ok.

Im trying a Good Life Descender IPA. Its pretty darn good.
Next is the Sam Adams Thirteenth Hour. I saw SR liked it so I figured I try it.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Coincidentally I opened the thirteenth hour at the thirteenth hour.

I'm a little disappointed because I was expecting the flavor of a stout and it tastes like a belgian ale. Nevertheless it's a good beer.

[jhildebrand]

really? neither argonaut, liquor mart or my normal corner place has it yet. . .

Davidson's in Centennial did. Although I picked 2 up from the build a 6er section. I will be back today. I will see if they have them.

[SR]

really? neither argonaut, liquor mart or my normal corner place has it yet. . .

According to the link I posted the release party isn't until the 25th.

[SR]

Coincidentally I opened the thirteenth hour at the thirteenth hour. I'm a little disappointed because I was expecting the flavor of a stout and it tastes like a belgian ale. Nevertheless it's a good beer.

Must not have read the label properly ;)

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Must not have read the label properly ;)

That would be correct. I didn't see the Belgian Ale on the label until just prior to opening it.

[jhildebrand]

Epic's B3 is the 2nd BEST beer I have had this year to the Barrel Aged Hibernation Ale. It is a very close 2nd. If you are into Imperial Stouts and see this out there, you should go for it.

[tomjonesrocks]

So far had a Mother Earth Kismet and Stone Enjoy By--which crossed over as a victory beer.

Trying now watching the NFC game with a comparatively lighter Alesmith My Bloody Valentine and with a good buzz--with 6.66 alcohol (supposedly). We will see.

[broncobryce]

Enjoying a Big Wave Golden Ale from Kona brewing co. Very good beer

[elsid13]

So I finally got a bottle of Avery's Mephistophele Stout. I plan to drink it during the Superbowl. Good Plan?

[weazel]

Picked up a few Maisel on the weekend, the Maisel's Weisse Original, the dunkel and the Kristall... all very good and very drinkable! They were all gone before I knew it.

[dogfish]

So I finally got a bottle of Avery's Mephistophele Stout. I plan to drink it during the Superbowl. Good Plan?

yes. . .

[SR]

4164

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