the BEER THREAD!!!

[Valar Morghulis]

I just picked up an Innis and Gunn seasonal wheat beer.

[Valar Morghulis]

I just picked up an Innis and Gunn seasonal wheat beer.

It was amazing - i will be buying some more of that.

It has a distinctly Innis and Gunn taste to it, nothing like the usual german style wheat beers - but it was pretty damn fine

[Valar Morghulis]

Coors Summer Brew is being sold in Colorado this year. Let the bashing begin!

http://gearmoose.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/coors-light-summer-brew.jpg

i would love some, but i still have some bud limes in the fridge.....

j/k i have no problem with Coors - but Bud Limes are for homos - not the good kind, the holding hands in the park, kissing with their eyes closed, cackle with laughter and drink white wine style homos - you know the sort, the type that makes god cause earthquakes and shit.

[weazel]

lol that was good

[SR]

I'm usually skeptical of stuff like the kriek, but I figured I'd give it a chance because it was the lips of faith and I was pleasantly surprised.

I have yet to try a Lips of Faith beer I didn't like. The collaboration with Cigar City is the bomb.

[SR]

i would love some, but i still have some bud limes in the fridge..... j/k i have no problem with Coors - but Bud Limes are for homos - not the good kind, the holding hands in the park, kissing with their eyes closed, cackle with laughter and drink white wine style homos - you know the sort, the type that makes god cause earthquakes and shit.

So...MO? I mean, he drinks SHANDY. Probably flicks his wrist real fruity like when he tells people too.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

If I didn't know better, I would have thought I wrote that! We are about the same when it comes to :beer:. Ten Fidy is about the only non barrel aged and low ABV stout I will drink.

Ten fiddy is pretty good. I can get it at the beer store for $2.50 a can.

[MOtorboat]

So...MO? I mean, he drinks SHANDY. Probably flicks his wrist real fruity like when he tells people too.

Oh. The horror.

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[SR]

Oh. The horror. <img src="http://www.broncosforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7049"/>

The level of gay is stunning

[MOtorboat]

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[SR]

<img src="http://www.broncosforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7050"/>

That's cool. I remember posting that here probably six or seven years ago.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Drewloc is a really cool dude. If you guys ever get the chance to meet him you'll be better for it. I had a few really good beers with him last Wednesday and he also hooked me up with several local flavors I enjoyed the last night I was there.

[drewloc]

If I didn't know better, I would have thought I wrote that! We are about the same when it comes to :beer:. Ten Fidy is about the only non barrel aged and low ABV stout I will drink.

I wouldn't call Ten Fidy low ABV, it's 10.5% lol.

[SR]

I wouldn't call Ten Fidy low ABV, it's 10.5% lol.

No kidding. Low ABV to me is like 5-7% on a stout. But I get it, he parties.

[Davii]

I had a Stone delicious IPA at an event Saturday. I don't know if that counts as a good beer or not, but it tasted good.

[SR]

I had a Stone delicious IPA at an event Saturday. I don't know if that counts as a good beer or not, but it tasted good.

Anything Stone makes is delicious and counts.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

That is a high quality beer Davii

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

The first night I was in Akron I tried a Great Lakes Chillwave Double IPA. It was awesome...highly recommend it. I also tried a porter, but can't remember what it was. It was ok.

The night I met Drew we went to Brew Kettle, and sampled a number of beers....all of them very good. The white IPA I tried was a little lighter than I was expecting, but nevertheless it was still very good and I would definitely try it again. I think my expectations were a little too high due to it winning a blind taste test of over 100 IPA's. I also tried an oak aged bourbon stout there that was really good...perhaps a little too good. :laugh:

When I was leaving Brewforia Drew hooked me up with 5 different beers, all of which were really good. I actually enjoyed the imperial brown ale, and I usually don't like brown ales. Also, the IPA from laughing dog was awesome. I really enjoyed all 5 beers, but don't remember what they were. I should have written it down. The stout was awesome.

Drew, do you remember what the 5 were you gave me, and have you had a chance to try all 5 I left with you?

[SR]

A session double IPA? Good grief.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

A session double IPA? Good grief.

Why do you say good grief?

Sorry, it was the chill wave double ipa.

[jhildebrand]

I wouldn't call Ten Fidy low ABV, it's 10.5% lol.

Well when I have been drinking Parabola, Uncle Jacob, and Mephistopholes (along with a ton of other High ABV barrel aged stuff) 10.5% does seem low. I realize how skewed that is though! LOL

[SR]

Why do you say good grief? Sorry, it was the chill wave double ipa.

Session beers are called "session" because the intent is to kill a sixer in a "session". I couldn't imagine a DIPA as a session brew.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Have you guys heard of Rogue?

If so, the mocha brew its now available over here

Have you tried any of the Rogue stuff yet?

[Pudge]

I hated the Lucifer, but the rogue was splendid as usual.

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[Valar Morghulis]

Have you tried any of the Rogue stuff yet?

No I need to order from the online beer shop I use - its not available in shops, week be putting in my order on pay day

[drewloc]

The first night I was in Akron I tried a Great Lakes Chillwave Double IPA. It was awesome...highly recommend it. I also tried a porter, but can't remember what it was. It was ok.

The night I met Drew we went to Brew Kettle, and sampled a number of beers....all of them very good. The white IPA I tried was a little lighter than I was expecting, but nevertheless it was still very good and I would definitely try it again. I think my expectations were a little too high due to it winning a blind taste test of over 100 IPA's. I also tried an oak aged bourbon stout there that was really good...perhaps a little too good. :laugh:

When I was leaving Brewforia Drew hooked me up with 5 different beers, all of which were really good. I actually enjoyed the imperial brown ale, and I usually don't like brown ales. Also, the IPA from laughing dog was awesome. I really enjoyed all 5 beers, but don't remember what they were. I should have written it down. The stout was awesome.

Drew, do you remember what the 5 were you gave me, and have you had a chance to try all 5 I left with you?

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah the five I gave you were Fathead's Shakedown(Imperial American Stout), Fathead's Hop Juju(Imperial IPA), Fathead's Bonehead(Imperial Red Ale), Southern Tier 2XPresso(Milk Stout), and Troeg's Nugget Nectar(Imperial Amber).

I did get to try all of the ones you brought me, Grand Teton Lost Continent(DIPA) was my favorite. The Trout Hop Black IPA was delicious as well. I did enjoy the Payette Outlaw, that was tasty as well. A good solid selection!

[drewloc]

Anything Stone makes is delicious and counts.

Stone is one of the best out there, I think the only ones I didn't really care for were their Crime and Punishment series.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah the five I gave you were Fathead's Shakedown(Imperial American Stout), Fathead's Hop Juju(Imperial IPA), Fathead's Bonehead(Imperial Red Ale), Southern Tier 2XPresso(Milk Stout), and Troeg's Nugget Nectar(Imperial Amber).

I did get to try all of the ones you brought me, Grand Teton Lost Continent(DIPA) was my favorite. The Trout Hop Black IPA was delicious as well. I did enjoy the Payette Outlaw, that was tasty as well. A good solid selection!

I'm not sure which one was my favorite, it was between two of the Fatheads, the imperial stout and the imperial ipa.

[SR]

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah the five I gave you were Fathead's Shakedown(Imperial American Stout), Fathead's Hop Juju(Imperial IPA), Fathead's Bonehead(Imperial Red Ale), Southern Tier 2XPresso(Milk Stout), and Troeg's Nugget Nectar(Imperial Amber). I did get to try all of the ones you brought me, Grand Teton Lost Continent(DIPA) was my favorite. The Trout Hop Black IPA was delicious as well. I did enjoy the Payette Outlaw, that was tasty as well. A good solid selection!

Grand Teton makes some great beer. Their Bitch Creek ESB is probably my favorite ESB. The XX Bitch Creek is even better but I wouldn't call it an ESB.

Man if any of you are ever in Houston you HAVE to give me a ring for beers.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Grand Teton makes some great beer. Their Bitch Creek ESB is probably my favorite ESB. The XX Bitch Creek is even better but I wouldn't call it an ESB.

Man if any of you are ever in Houston you HAVE to give me a ring for beers.

When did you move to Houston? I thought you were in SD.

The funny thing is, I didn't even know Grand Teton was brewed in Idaho until Drew asked me to grab some.

[SR]

When did you move to Houston? I thought you were in SD. The funny thing is, I didn't even know Grand Teton was brewed in Idaho until Drew asked me to grab some.

I'm moving to Houston on Friday. I am still in SD for two more days.

We used to have Grand Teton on base and I'd always grab the Sweetgrass APA and the Bitch Creek. Love that stuff. Hopefully they get it in Texas, if not I'll have Stone, Odell, and Dogfish among others to keep me happy.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I'm moving to Houston on Friday. I am still in SD for two more days.

We used to have Grand Teton on base and I'd always grab the Sweetgrass APA and the Bitch Creek. Love that stuff. Hopefully they get it in Texas, if not I'll have Stone, Odell, and Dogfish among others to keep me happy.

I've had the Bitch Creek, but it's been so long I don't remember it.

[Valar Morghulis]

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[drewloc]

Grand Teton makes some great beer. Their Bitch Creek ESB is probably my favorite ESB. The XX Bitch Creek is even better but I wouldn't call it an ESB.

Man if any of you are ever in Houston you HAVE to give me a ring for beers.

Consider it done. We don't get Grand Teton so they are scarce in my parts. Actually all the beers I got from AW4M aren't distributed in my neck of the woods.

[SR]

Consider it done. We don't get Grand Teton so they are scarce in my parts. Actually all the beers I got from AW4M aren't distributed in my neck of the woods.

That's always nice. When I was in Denver last year dogfish gave me a really nice Avery bomber...we can't get that here. There's a little brewery in Blanco, TX called Real Ale Brewing Co that does a lot of rye and grain brews that I'm looking forward to having when I get down there.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

That's always nice. When I was in Denver last year dogfish gave me a really nice Avery bomber...we can't get that here. There's a little brewery in Blanco, TX called Real Ale Brewing Co that does a lot of rye and grain brews that I'm looking forward to having when I get down there.

Rye beers are really hit and miss, that's cool you found a place that specializes in it. I've had some I've really liked and some I've hated. I gave one to Drew from Payette Brewing that I've never tried, and unfortunately for Drew he was the guinea pig. :laugh:

[SR]

http://realalebrewing.com/?age-verified=7a1977d2d9

[weazel]

Grand Teton makes some great beer. Their Bitch Creek ESB is probably my favorite ESB. The XX Bitch Creek is even better but I wouldn't call it an ESB.

Man if any of you are ever in Houston you HAVE to give me a ring for beers.

I like the Sweetgrass APA

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Seeing Red-

I know now why I had "session IPA" on my mind. I had one stored in my garage that I hadn't tried yet. It was only 4% ABV, but it had a very nice flavor. It was nice and dry, hoppy aftertaste, but not bitter and not too citrusy. It was made by Sockeye. Have any of you ever had Sockeye? They have a Pale Ale that's pretty popular here in Idaho.

[SR]

Seeing Red- I know now why I had "session IPA" on my mind. I had one stored in my garage that I hadn't tried yet. It was only 4% ABV, but it had a very nice flavor. It was nice and dry, hoppy aftertaste, but not bitter and not too citrusy. It was made by Sockeye. Have any of you ever had Sockeye? They have a Pale Ale that's pretty popular here in Idaho.

Never had Sockeye. The only session IPA I've ever had was Stone's Go-To and it was a punch in the mouth flavor wise. Definitely set the bar high for session brews for me.

[weazel]

Finally tried St-Ambroise Oatmeal Stout... I love their Russian Imperial Stout but never picked up the oatmeal stout because it's only 6%. It is rated 100 on ratebeer and beeradvocate so I finally decided to buy a sixer. It's only 6% but it tastes a lot heavier than that, it is a really great tasting brew. I'm glad I picked it up and will again.

http://www.westerngazette.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/06a_photo1_beer.jpg

[SR]

Saint Arnold Santo which is their spin on a Kolsch. It's tasty.



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[Pudge]

Finally found some of this again

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[elsid13]

Schlafly oatmeal Stout is growing on me. It's better than I original thought

[SR]

Finally found some of this again <img src="http://www.broncosforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7079"/>

I saw some new Sierra Nevada stuff at the store today but I went there to buy run for my wife and that's all I left with.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I'm craving a stout tonight. Unfortunately I'm not motivated enough to go to the store

[SR]

Nope. Grand Teton has zero distro in TX.

Oh well. Doesn't hurt my feelings too bad.

[weazel]

Finally found some of this again

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I'm making a beer run down South this weekend, I am really hoping they have this. It's not always available in Great Falls.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Finally found some of this again

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I wasn't that impressed with the Bigfoot.

[SR]

I wasn't that impressed with the Bigfoot.

It's tasty.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

It's tasty.

It's a barley wine, right?

[SR]

It's a barley wine, right?
Yeah

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Yeah

I might be confused with a rye ale I tried and didn't like. It's been over a year. I've only had one barley wine I really liked. I do know that.

[drewloc]

As far as Barleywines go, my favorite is Weyerbacher Insanity. It's a barleywine aged in whiskey barrels.

[weazel]

I might be confused with a rye ale I tried and didn't like. It's been over a year. I've only had one barley wine I really liked. I do know that.

Bigfoot is a really tasty barley wine. I tried the rye IPA they have and it was good too but some rye kills my stomach and that one did.

[Pudge]

I wasn't that impressed with the Bigfoot.

I'm glad you retracted this

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I'm glad you retracted this

Lol, I remember what it was. I meant to grab the big foot and ended up accidentally grabbing their rye

[jhildebrand]

As far as Barleywines go, my favorite is Weyerbacher Insanity. It's a barleywine aged in whiskey barrels.

I just had an Insanity (weyerbacher BA barley wine). It was awesome! For me, Bligh's by Dry Dock is the best BA Barley Wine out there. Have you had it? Insanity is a very close second!

[SR]

I just had an Insanity (weyerbacher BA barley wine). It was awesome! For me, Bligh's by Dry Dock is the best BA Barley Wine out there. Have you had it? Insanity is a very close second!

My favorite is the Stone Old Guardian.

[drewloc]

I just had an Insanity (weyerbacher BA barley wine). It was awesome! For me, Bligh's by Dry Dock is the best BA Barley Wine out there. Have you had it? Insanity is a very close second!

I have not tried Dry Dock, I don't think it's distributed in my neck of the woods. I'll have my brother keep an eye out for it though, hopefully he can bring me some.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I honestly haven't tried more than a few barley wines that I recall. The only one I recall looking was the collaboration between Rogue and Deschuttes.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Deschutes pine drop ipa

Not bad, not great. Fairly light in the flavor dept. Mild citrus, moderate hop flavor. So light it almost finishes like a lager.

[SR]

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Local beer with big enough flavor to compete with some of the bigger DIPAs. Great beer.

[Valar Morghulis]

just drank about 10 pints of Guinness,

had a night out with some old army colleagues and i did not want to mix my beers so i kept with something i knew i could get in every pub - jesus - i am pretty dunk

[SR]

just drank about 10 pints of Guinness, had a night out with some old army colleagues and i did not want to mix my beers so i kept with something i knew i could get in every pub - jesus - i am pretty dunk

Disgusting

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

In an effort to atone for my ways I had a Bigfoot, then finished with the old standby Obsidian Stout
The Bigfoot was good, but I'm not a big barley wine guy, and if I go for another one Bigfoot probably won't be it. Nevertheless it was a well balanced beer.

[tomjonesrocks]

9 day break basically with my career falling apart like the end of Fight Club. So, the beer is going, which probably is stupid as I've committed to a lengthy family day to clear Mayweather/Paq.

So far it's Sierra Nevada Torpedo with a Mother Earth Kismet chaser. There was a glass of wine in there somewhere also.

[SR]

In an effort to atone for my ways I had a Bigfoot, then finished with the old standby Obsidian Stout The Bigfoot was good, but I'm not a big barley wine guy, and if I go for another one Bigfoot probably won't be it. Nevertheless it was a well balanced beer.

Try Mirror Mirror by Deschutes.

[SR]

9 day break basically with my career falling apart like the end of Fight Club. So, the beer is going, which probably is stupid as I've committed to a lengthy family day to clear Mayweather/Paq. So far it's Sierra Nevada Torpedo with a Mother Earth Kismet chaser. There was a glass of wine in there somewhere also.

Aren't you supposed to be heading to Texas?

[tomjonesrocks]

Aren't you supposed to be heading to Texas?

Good memory! Fly out Sunday morning...

Fly in Sun and home Sat. Awesome lead in to the trip. Draft, fam day, guys+fight, Austin.

[SR]

Good memory! Fly out Sunday morning... Fly in Sun and home Sat. Awesome lead in to the trip. Draft, fam day, guys+fight, Austin.

I thought you were gonna be here for a couple weeks

[tomjonesrocks]

I thought you were gonna be here for a couple weeks

Nope. 5 full days of training with a few nights of something interesting at night. Plus the day I fly in and out I guess. I'd love to see a gritty old virtuoso blues guitarist while I'm there.

[SR]

Nope. 5 full days of training with a few nights of something interesting at night. Plus the day I fly in and out I guess. I'd love to see a gritty old virtuoso blues guitarist while I'm there.

Too bad you won't be here longer or we could meet up

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Try Mirror Mirror by Deschutes.

I looked it up, it's a special release I've never seen, but I'm intrigued.

[Pudge]

<img src="http://www.broncosforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7127"/>

Local beer with big enough flavor to compete with some of the bigger DIPAs. Great beer.

I can't bring myself to buy many canned beers. I probably should be more open to it, lots of breweries are moving that way

[Pudge]

just drank about 10 pints of Guinness,

had a night out with some old army colleagues and i did not want to mix my beers so i kept with something i knew i could get in every pub - jesus - i am pretty dunk

If I'm getting drunk, I stick to one beer as well. Usually the only thing I can get everywhere and isn't filling is bud light. I'm not proud of that, but when my goal is to get drunk it's cheap and plentiful. I avoid liquor when I'm looking for a night out, because I can't keep my composure. I'm a horrible drunk to be around, ask bdb, he experienced it a few years ago

[SR]

I looked it up, it's a special release I've never seen, but I'm intrigued.

If there's a barley wine to get someone turned on to barleywine, it's that one.

[SR]

I can't bring myself to buy many canned beers. I probably should be more open to it, lots of breweries are moving that way

I didn't know it was canned. Wife and I went to dinner at Red Robin and that was the beer I ordered. Just happened to be canned.

[elsid13]

I can't bring myself to buy many canned beers. I probably should be more open to it, lots of breweries are moving that way

I'm with you on this. Even though it supposedly better the the beer because it keeps the light out.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I'm with you on this. Even though it supposedly better the the beer because it keeps the light out.

I recently tried a few in a can. The flavor was just as good.

[weazel]

Deschutes pine drop ipa

Not bad, not great. Fairly light in the flavor dept. Mild citrus, moderate hop flavor. So light it almost finishes like a lager.

I almost bought that on the weekend, the 10.99 price made me skip it, glad I did, thanks.

[weazel]

So I visited a brewery this weekend and tried a few of their brews, one that I didn't want to try but finally did after everyone else in the place was drinking it was a jelapeno Hef... I winced when I ordered it but my skepticism quickly turned to joy! It was pretty damn good and went down great on a nice warm day.

[SR]

I almost bought that on the weekend, the 10.99 price made me skip it, glad I did, thanks.

Deschutes just sucks at IPAs.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Deschutes just sucks at IPAs.

I love their hop henge. I think the Chain Breaker is pretty good too, for a white ipa.

[SR]

I love their hop henge. I think the Chain Breaker is pretty good too, for a white ipa.

They suck at IPAs comparatively speaking. It's fail upon fail upon fail for them with IPAs.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

They suck at IPAs comparatively speaking. It's fail upon fail upon fail for them with IPAs.

I will agree that they aren't as good at IPA's as they are other beers, especially their dark beers and winter beers.

Have you tried the Hop Henge? I thought you liked the Chain Breaker? Nevertheless, I sort of agree with your point. They definitely aren't my first choice for "always available" IPA's. I can take or leave their Inversion IPA.

[SR]

I will agree that they aren't as good at IPA's as they are other beers, especially their dark beers and winter beers. Have you tried the Hop Henge? I thought you liked the Chain Breaker? Nevertheless, I sort of agree with your point. They definitely aren't my first choice for "always available" IPA's. I can take or leave their Inversion IPA.

When I said "IPA" I'm not talking about stuff like Chainbreaker or Accumulation and the likes.

Most of their mass produced stuff is just ok but their small batch stuff is the shit...Not The Stoic, Black Butte XXVI, Mirror Mirror, etc are all bitchin...but the rest of their stuff is meh.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I don't agree completely. I think the regular Black Butte is a very good beer, as is the Obsidian Stout.

[SR]

I don't agree completely. I think the regular Black Butte is a very good beer, as is the Obsidian Stout.

They're ok.

[weazel]

I don't agree completely. I think the regular Black Butte is a very good beer, as is the Obsidian Stout.

I'm going to chime in... I like the porter and the stout. As for their IPA's, they aren't the best but I like the freshly squeezed. I love Chainbreaker but I haven't been able to find it the last couple of months, did they stop making it? I actually resorted to buying the Blue Moon White IPA, it's very bleh...

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I'm going to chime in... I like the porter and the stout. As for their IPA's, they aren't the best but I like the freshly squeezed. I love Chainbreaker but I haven't been able to find it the last couple of months, did they stop making it? I actually resorted to buying the Blue Moon White IPA, it's very bleh...

I think the chain breaker is a seasonal. I like the fresh squeeze as well.

Edit:

Their website states it's an annual brew. It must be the distributor up there not carrying it.

[weazel]

I think the chain breaker is a seasonal. I like the fresh squeeze as well.

Edit:

Their website states it's an annual brew. It must be the distributor up there not carrying it.

I'm may have to put a hit on the distributor

[SR]

I think the chain breaker is a seasonal. I like the fresh squeeze as well. Edit: Their website states it's an annual brew. It must be the distributor up there not carrying it.

The fresh squeezed is way too fruity for my liking. I like my IPAs dry and hoppy. A little citrus is fine but Deachutes seems to always overload their IPAs with the wrong stuff. Inversion isn't especially fruity but it's excessively nutty tasting. Every one of their IPAs I've tried miss.

[drewloc]

I'm may have to put a hit on the distributor

Put one on mine as well, they are sporadic with their distribution of Chainbreaker here in my neck of the woods too. It's a damn fine beer.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

The fresh squeezed is way too fruity for my liking. I like my IPAs dry and hoppy. A little citrus is fine but Deachutes seems to always overload their IPAs with the wrong stuff. Inversion isn't especially fruity but it's excessively nutty tasting. Every one of their IPAs I've tried miss.

yeah, I know you don't like much citrus. I do like a little citrus after taste, not a lot, but some.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

The fresh squeezed is way too fruity for my liking. I like my IPAs dry and hoppy. A little citrus is fine but Deachutes seems to always overload their IPAs with the wrong stuff. Inversion isn't especially fruity but it's excessively nutty tasting. Every one of their IPAs I've tried miss.

A number of months ago you said you had the chainbreaker on tap somewhere and really liked it. Did you change your mind?

[SR]

A number of months ago you said you had the chainbreaker on tap somewhere and really liked it. Did you change your mind?

I do like Chainbreaker. But that's not an IPA by definition. I'm talking about normal, regular IPAs.

[elsid13]

SO I had a Sierra Nevada Summerfest and its alright if you like a Czech style Pilsener. Needs to be severed cold

[SR]

SO I had a Sierra Nevada Summerfest and its alright if you like a Czech style Pilsener. Needs to be severed cold

I was actually thinking about trying the local summer pils they have here right now.

[Valar Morghulis]

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[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

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How is it?

Have you tried any Samuel Smith yet?

[Valar Morghulis]

How is it?

Have you tried any Samuel Smith yet?

Yeah, I bought a load of pretty much everything they do - I loved the chocolate stout, nut brown, imperial and also liked their organic ale.

This krombacher - it's beautiful, it's my favorite German wheat beer. We can't get out in UK, but my mate brought me some from Germany

[weazel]

Yeah, I bought a load of pretty much everything they do - I loved the chocolate stout, nut brown, imperial and also liked their organic ale.

This krombacher - it's beautiful, it's my favorite German wheat beer. We can't get out in UK, but my mate brought me some from Germany

Awesome, I will try it.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Yeah, I bought a load of pretty much everything they do - I loved the chocolate stout, nut brown, imperial and also liked their organic ale.

This krombacher - it's beautiful, it's my favorite German wheat beer. We can't get out in UK, but my mate brought me some from Germany

Have you tried the oatmeal stout?

[Valar Morghulis]

Have you tried the oatmeal stout?

Yeah, that was probably my favorite.

Their is another very local to me - wensleydale - they do a really nice oatmeal stout as well

[elsid13]

I was actually thinking about trying the local summer pils they have here right now.

I think I'm done with SN. Every time I try one I'm left disappointed.

[SR]

I think I'm done with SN. Every time I try one I'm left disappointed.

SN?

I was going to grab the St Arnold Summer Pils today but grabbed the Karbach Barn Burner saison instead.

[weazel]

SN?

I was going to grab the St Arnold Summer Pils today but grabbed the Karbach Barn Burner saison instead.

Sierra Nevada...

[SR]

Sierra Nevada...

Sierra Nevada makes some awesome stuff man

[weazel]

Sierra Nevada makes some awesome stuff man

I enjoy their brews. I like torpedo, celebration, bigfoot, kellerweis and I drink alot of the pale ale.. its great for summer get togethers. The nooner, blindfold, rye and summerfest are pretty average though

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Sierra Nevada makes some awesome stuff man

They're ok. ;)

[SR]

They're ok. ;)

Or, I didn't put down Deschutes as a whole. I said their mass produced stuff is average. Their small batch stuff is top notch. Sorry I ruffles your panties.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Or, I didn't put down Deschutes as a whole. I said their mass produced stuff is average. Their small batch stuff is top notch. Sorry I ruffles your panties.

I laughed out loud at this. Thanks. :D

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

SR, you didn't offend me bro. That's seriously how I feel about Sierra Nevada. I'm not a huge fan of anything from them. Their Big Foot is ok, as is the Pale Ale and the Torpedo IPA. I don't think I've tried any of their special batches. I will drink there stuff, it's not that I think it sucks, like shocktop, or Full Sale.

[SR]

SR, you didn't offend me bro. That's seriously how I feel about Sierra Nevada. I'm not a huge fan of anything from them. Their Big Foot is ok, as is the Pale Ale and the Torpedo IPA. I don't think I've tried any of their special batches. I will drink there stuff, it's not that I think it sucks, like shocktop, or Full Sale.

Sierra Nevada's mass produced stuff is also average, maybe slightly above. Their small batch stuff, however, is some of the best big name beer you'll have that doesn't cost a fortune.

[tomjonesrocks]

Sierra Nevada's mass produced stuff is also average, maybe slightly above. Their small batch stuff, however, is some of the best big name beer you'll have that doesn't cost a fortune.

What do you pay for Sierra outside CA?

I noticed a place in Austin charging $11.99 for a bomber of Torpedo. WTF!? That's one of the better bargains in CA, it's literally $3.60 a bomber at Albertsons/Von's.

Are you guys getting ripped off?

I kind of couldn't believe being from San Diego, that seemingly every beer from here was huge and on tap in Austin. Ballast Point, Stone, Green Flash - all available even in small tap lineups. Was like I didn't even leave home at the bar.

[SR]

What do you pay for Sierra outside CA? I noticed a place in Austin charging $11.99 for a bomber of Torpedo. WTF!? That's one of the better bargains in CA, it's literally $3.60 a bomber at Albertsons/Von's. Are you guys getting ripped off? I kind of couldn't believe being from San Diego, that seemingly every beer from here was huge and on tap in Austin. Ballast Point, Stone, Green Flash - all available even in small tap lineups. Was like I didn't even leave home at the bar.

A six pack of most of their beers here are like $8ish

[tomjonesrocks]

A six pack of most of their beers here are like $8ish

Not bad for a six pack. Maybe just this market then.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Sierra Nevada's mass produced stuff is also average, maybe slightly above. Their small batch stuff, however, is some of the best big name beer you'll have that doesn't cost a fortune.

I haven't got to try any of there special batches.


What do you pay for Sierra outside CA?

I noticed a place in Austin charging $11.99 for a bomber of Torpedo. WTF!? That's one of the better bargains in CA, it's literally $3.60 a bomber at Albertsons/Von's.

Are you guys getting ripped off?

I kind of couldn't believe being from San Diego, that seemingly every beer from here was huge and on tap in Austin. Ballast Point, Stone, Green Flash - all available even in small tap lineups. Was like I didn't even leave home at the bar.

Bombers of Torpedo are about $5 here. Sixers are about $8.

[weazel]

I mostly buy sixers at Smiths, if you have a card, you get 20% off. sixers of deschutes and sierra are $6.29-6.99

So I contacted Deschutes and asked why no more Chainbreaker in Great Falls area and the guy told me Albertsons were the last place that was stocking it and they stopped about 2 months ago because nobody was buying it. I noticed it here in a Safeway liquor store last night, it was $19.99 for a sixer. LMFAO!

[SR]

I mostly buy sixers at Smiths, if you have a card, you get 20% off. sixers of deschutes and sierra are $6.29-6.99 So I contacted Deschutes and asked why no more Chainbreaker in Great Falls area and the guy told me Albertsons were the last place that was stocking it and they stopped about 2 months ago because nobody was buying it. I noticed it here in a Safeway liquor store last night, it was $19.99 for a sixer. LMFAO!

Holy hell!

[weazel]

fracking ridiculous, I would say

[SR]

fracking ridiculous, I would say

And I would agree

[weazel]

tonight I will be drinking copious amounts of beer... and rum, jagermeister and tequila.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

tonight I will be drinking copious amounts of beer... and rum, jagermeister and tequila.

If you ever see Black Flag Imperial America Stout grab it. It's made by Beer Valley out of Ontario, Oregon. It's about $9 per bomber, but well worth it.

[SR]

If you ever see Black Flag Imperial America Stout grab it. It's made by Beer Valley out of Ontario, Oregon. It's about $9 per bomber, but well worth it.

$9 per bomber is cheap man. You need to try some $20 bombers from Deschutes or Odell. ;)

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

$9 per bomber is cheap man. You need to try some $20 bombers from Deschutes or Odell. ;)

Lol, I have, that's why I'm suggesting Black Flag. It's as good good as stuff twice the cost.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

SR, I think you would love the Black Flag. I might be willing to ship a bottle to you if shipping isn't too expensive.

[SR]

SR, I think you would love the Black Flag. I might be willing to ship a bottle to you if shipping isn't too expensive.

No need for that but thank you

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

No need for that but thank you

I was thinking trade. :-)

[weazel]

I was thinking trade. :-)

basically, SR is telling you to go fondle yourself. He's not in a good mood today

[SR]

basically, SR is telling you to go fondle yourself. He's not in a good mood today

That's not true at all. I'm in a great mood

[SR]

7204

One of my absolute faves

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

7204

One of my absolute faves

Almost had one Thursday

[SR]

Almost had one Thursday

You almost had a delicious, amazing beer

[EMB6903]

Can't go wrong with Stone. I love their variety 12 packs that are out right now with the delicious IPA, self righteous, Cali Belgium and arrogant *******.

[SR]

Can't go wrong with Stone. I love their variety 12 packs that are out right now with the delicious IPA, self righteous, Cali Belgium and arrogant *******.

That's a solid variety. Chaz was telling me about the Delicious IPA last night so I need to try it. If I could find that variety pack I'd be thrilled.

That Cali-Belgique is one of my favorites though. Such a good beer.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

You almost had a delicious, amazing beer

No, I had a different delicious amazing beer. I had a Black Flag

[SR]

No, I had a different delicious amazing beer. I had a Black Flag


Because I'm ignorant to that beer, I'll say mine was better. :)

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Because I'm ignorant to that beer, I'll say mine was better. :)

Trust me, it's not. :D

I did have a myrcenary last Tuesday. It was better than I remembered.

[SR]

Trust me, it's not. :D I did have a myrcenary last Tuesday. It was better than I remembered.

Myrcenary is awesome

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Myrcenary is awesome

Yeah, it's become one of my favorite ipa's.

[SR]

Yeah, it's become one of my favorite ipa's.

It's one of my favorites as well along with Squatters Hop Rising, anything from Stone, and probably the Sierra Nevada Hoptimum. I also really like the Thomas Creek Extreme IPA but that was closer to a barley wine than an IPA. There are just so many great IPAs out there it's hard to pick on favorite.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I'm trying the Stone IPA right now..pretty good overall; crisp, mellow hoppy aftertaste. I like it. It's a little lighter than I would prefer, but still a really good beer.

[tomjonesrocks]

I'm trying the Stone IPA right now..pretty good overall; crisp, mellow hoppy aftertaste. I like it. It's a little lighter than I would prefer, but still a really good beer.

-spits out beer-

First time trying Stone IPA? And it's too light?

Hope you mean light in color, Mr. Heavyweight...

[SR]

-spits out beer- first time trying stone ipa? And it's too light? Hope you mean light in color, mr. Heavyweight...

lol!!!

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

-spits out beer-

First time trying Stone IPA? And it's too light?

Hope you mean light in color, Mr. Heavyweight...

Lol, I was just expecting something stronger, but I didn't get a special batch, just the regular ipa. The initial flavor is almost like a pilsner to me, but it finishes with a nice crisp hoppy aftertaste.
Its hard for me to admit why I've never tried stone, but I'll just do it. I hate the gargoyle.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I'm gonna have one more before I go. Is there another Stone IPA I should try?

[SR]

Lol, I was just expecting something stronger, but I didn't get a special batch, just the regular ipa. The initial flavor is almost like a pilsner to me, but it finishes with a nice crisp hoppy aftertaste. Its hard for me to admit why I've never tried stone, but I'll just do it. I hate the gargoyle.

Stone IPA gets 100/100 on Beer Advocate, FYI. If you want stronger go get some Double Basterd or Old Guardian or Sublimely Self-Righteous then come back to us.

[SR]

I'm gonna have one more before I go. Is there another Stone IPA I should try?

Ruination. Cali-Belgique. Any of the other beers in my above post.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

They have both the Belgique and the ruination.

[SR]

They have both the Belgique and the ruination.

Get both.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Ha, I have to drive home. my limit will be two beers. The Ruination is awesome.

[SR]

Ha, I have to drive home. my limit will be two beers. The Ruination is awesome.

Glad you like it

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

-spits out beer-

First time trying Stone IPA? And it's too light?

Hope you mean light in color, Mr. Heavyweight...


lol!!!

That was pretty funny. :laugh:

[MOtorboat]

Jug Thumper by Lucky Bucket. Brown Ale. Pretty good.

[Valar Morghulis]

I don't like IPA

But

I had a really hoppy bitter (english beer) last night and quite liked it, so going to give another chance to your beloved IPA as perhaps my palate is changing.

This will be it's final chance

[SR]

I don't like IPA But I had a really hoppy bitter (english beer) last night and quite liked it, so going to give another chance to your beloved IPA as perhaps my palate is changing. This will be it's final chance

Start out mild, like Samuel Smith.

[weazel]

I have to be honest, the Cali-Begium IPA is the only Stone brew I didn't really like. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't like I spit it out and dumped it, I just thought it was meh. Ruination is my favorite though.

[tomjonesrocks]

Lol, I was just expecting something stronger, but I didn't get a special batch, just the regular ipa. The initial flavor is almost like a pilsner to me, but it finishes with a nice crisp hoppy aftertaste. Its hard for me to admit why I've never tried stone, but I'll just do it. I hate the gargoyle.

Just checking - you didn't get the Stone "Go To" IPA did you?

Stone IPA, green on the label has a really bitter/hoppy finish that's quite bold.

[SR]

Just checking - you didn't get the Stone "Go To" IPA did you? Stone IPA, green on the label has a really bitter/hoppy finish that's quite bold.

Even the Go To IPA has some pretty big flavor

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Just checking - you didn't get the Stone "Go To" IPA did you?

Stone IPA, green on the label has a really bitter/hoppy finish that's quite bold.

No, I saw the Go To, but didn't get it. It was just the regular IPA, then I had a ruination.

[SR]

No, I saw the Go To, but didn't get it. It was just the regular IPA, then I had a ruination.

Go To is a session beer.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Go To is a session beer.

I also saw a session beer from Grand Teton. Man, this place has so many good beers, and you can by them in singles anywhere from $1.70 to $2.70 per bottle. I will often find myself standing there for 10-15 minutes just trying to decide what to drink. It's basically a home brew shop that has a little area with 8 or 9 small tables where you can sit and drink beer. They have around 150 different kinds of craft beer.

[SR]

I also saw a session beer from Grand Teton. Man, this place has so many good beers, and you can by them in singles anywhere from $1.70 to $2.70 per bottle. I will often find myself standing there for 10-15 minutes just trying to decide what to drink. It's basically a home brew shop that has a little area with 8 or 9 small tables where you can sit and drink beer. They have around 150 different kinds of craft beer.


I get stressed out when people sell individual bottles and you have to choose. Drives me crazy. Wines Plus in Phoenix is like that and I hate it. Places like BevMo and Specs have everything in four or six packs or bombers in alphabetical order and it makes it so much easier.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I get stressed out when people sell individual bottles and you have to choose. Drives me crazy. Wines Plus in Phoenix is like that and I hate it. Places like BevMo and Specs have everything in four or six packs or bombers in alphabetical order and it makes it so much easier.

They have both. They habe 4 or 6 packs. They also offer almost everything in singles. It makes it nice if you just want to stop by and have 1 or 2.

[dogfish]

This will be it's final chance

don't write it off. . . i disliked IPAs for years, but once i did develop a taste for them, i barely drank anything else for a number of years after. . . and probably still drink them 70+% of the time. . . i actually know a number of people who took quite a while coming to appreciate the style. . . doesn't mean you ever will, of course, but for a lot of people it truly is an acquired taste. . .

[Valar Morghulis]

don't write it off. . . i disliked IPAs for years, but once i did develop a taste for them, i barely drank anything else for a number of years after. . . and probably still drink them 70+% of the time. . . i actually know a number of people who took quite a while coming to appreciate the style. . . doesn't mean you ever will, of course, but for a lot of people it truly is an acquired taste. . .

Like red wine. I love red wine.

But I understand why people don't and it took me a long time to get there.

[SR]

Like red wine. I love red wine. But I understand why people don't and it took me a long time to get there.

Watch out though...if you start to like IPAs MO might call you a pretentious beer snob.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Like red wine. I love red wine.

But I understand why people don't and it took me a long time to get there.

I was the same way...didn't like them for a long time, but once I acquired a taste for them I really enjoy them. Porters and stouts are still my favorites

[Valar Morghulis]

I was the same way...didn't like them for a long time, but once I acquired a taste for them I really enjoy them. Porters and stouts are still my favorites

Yeah, I love a nice chocolate or coffee porter.

But I also still love a crisp European pilsner on a hot day!

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Yeah, I love a nice chocolate or coffee porter.

But I also still love a crisp European pilsner on a hot day!

If you like pilsners I would guess you'll acquire a taste for IPA's.

[Valar Morghulis]

Just picked up a goose island IPA.

In the fridge, chillin. Will consume tomorrow.

[weazel]

wow, didn't know they had that big of a distribution

[SR]

Just picked up a goose island IPA. In the fridge, chillin. Will consume tomorrow.

It's a decent IPA. Try Sam Smith's pale ale and whatnot too.

[weazel]

Can you get Dogfish Head there Dave? the 90 minute is unbelievable

[Valar Morghulis]

Can you get Dogfish Head there Dave? the 90 minute is unbelievable

Yeah, it was actually the first IPA I tried.

I think it was the 60 minute, but it was just too hoppy for me at the time.

[weazel]

Yeah, it was actually the first IPA I tried.

I think it was the 60 minute, but it was just too hoppy for me at the time.

oh, I don't really like the 60 minute. You should really try the 90... its much more hoppy but really, really malty, which matches it well. It's not like your average IPA, I think you would enjoy it more than the ones you have tried.

Unfortunately, it isn't distributed anywhere near here. I would have to travel to 6 hours to get it.

[Valar Morghulis]

Having a few innis and Gunn seasonal wheat beers tonight

I love this stuff.

[weazel]

don't ignore me you sonofabitch!

[Valar Morghulis]

don't ignore me you sonofabitch!

Who you taking to?

[weazel]

Who you taking to?

you.

BTW, you mentioned you love red wine... you should try Dogfish Head Sixty-One. It's beer mixed with wine.

[Valar Morghulis]

you.

BTW, you mentioned you love red wine... you should try Dogfish Head Sixty-One. It's beer mixed with wine.

The only dog fish over here is that 60 I was taking about.

I have not drank red wine in years.

Until about twelve months ago I was about 5 years sober.

Now I allow myself a few beers here and there, no wine or spirits though.

[Valar Morghulis]

Any of guys tried "Brew Dog" they are a Scottish brewery?

[SR]

Any of guys tried "Brew Dog" they are a Scottish brewery?

Never had their beers but I watch their TV show.

[Valar Morghulis]

well i am pleasantly surprised by the goose island.

subtle hoppy flavour and nice after taste - i think this may have just opened up another section for me in the beer isle!

[Valar Morghulis]

well i am pleasantly surprised by the goose island.

subtle hoppy flavour and nice after taste - i think this may have just opened up another section for me in the beer isle!

Just drank a ruby ale called the dark Lord from Batemans brewery - I am feeling pretty mashed right now

[Valar Morghulis]

Just drank a ruby ale called the dark Lord from Batemans brewery - I am feeling pretty mashed right now

Lol this post was nearly two hours ago. Now I am totally mashed.

Soon I will write a hunter s Thompson style post in honour of underrated29

Whose name may be indicative of how awesome Bradley Roby is going to be.

[elsid13]

Any of guys tried "Brew Dog" they are a Scottish brewery?

Yes, crazy SOBs. Their peat smoked porter tastes like you stuck inside a peat fire and inhaled all the smoke.

[Valar Morghulis]

Yes, crazy SOBs. Their peat smoked porter tastes like you stuck inside a peat fire and inhaled all the smoke.

Lol, I take it you never liked it!

Their IPA that I had last night was quite citrusy but pleasant.

[elsid13]

Lol, I take it you never liked it!

Their IPA that I had last night was quite citrusy but pleasant.

It was unique to the end. They are famous for their tactical nuclear penguin brew and sink the Bismarck. I love that they take chances but sometimes it to much even for beer snob.

[Valar Morghulis]

The dog fish I can get here is a collaboration with a British brewery.

Tonight will involve playing Madden, listening to seasick Steve and drinking this little lot

7235

last time I had a Sierra Nevada I poured it away - oh how things change

[SR]

Punk IPA is Brew Dog's flagship. I'd love to try it.

[weazel]

Punk IPA is Brew Dog's flagship. I'd love to try it.

I as well.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I was thinking the same thing.

[elsid13]

Punk IPA is Brew Dog's flagship. I'd love to try it.

It's alight but I would buy Stone's or Green Flash first.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

It's alight but I would buy Stone's or Green Flash first.

I see a lot of Green Flash in Boise. Have you tried any of their stouts?

[SR]

It's alight but I would buy Stone's or Green Flash first.

Two of my favorites. Palate Wrecker sounds amazing right now

[SR]

I see a lot of Green Flash in Boise. Have you tried any of their stouts?

Yes. Every one I've had has been awesome.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Yes. Every one I've had has been awesome.

it is so inexpensive here I assumed it wasn't a very good beer.

[elsid13]

I see a lot of Green Flash in Boise. Have you tried any of their stouts?

All I have seen here are the IPA and Pale Ale

[SR]

it is so inexpensive here I assumed it wasn't a very good beer.

The only beer from them I had and wasn't super crazy about was the red IPA. Everything else is pretty top notch.

[tomjonesrocks]

I see a lot of Green Flash in Boise. Have you tried any of their stouts?

Another San Diego brewery; I don't think about them for stouts at all.

IPAs and some more Belgian-style offerings like Le Freak, etc. Outstanding brewery.

[SR]

Tonight



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[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Tonight



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Never had it, but it looks like it has nice color.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Another San Diego brewery; I don't think about them for stouts at all.

IPAs and some more Belgian-style offerings like Le Freak, etc. Outstanding brewery.

Is that the San Diego brewery you told me a few months ago I should try anything of theirs I see?

[SR]

Is that the San Diego brewery you told me a few months ago I should try anything of theirs I see?

Just get some Green Flash and report back.

[SR]

Never had it, but it looks like it has nice color.

It's meh. You'd like it being a Deachutes fan. Too sweet and citrusy for me.

[tomjonesrocks]

Is that the San Diego brewery you told me a few months ago I should try anything of theirs I see?

So Green Flash now owns Alpine Brewing - believe I referred to them. Green Flash has a number of stellar IPAs - West Coast, Palate Wrecker, 30th Street, and more - but Alpine is even better. With national distribution I expect to see Alpine Nelson or Duet around and both have been prized here for years.

[tomjonesrocks]

Brought home a growler of Stone Ruination 2.0 for the holiday from the brewery. Finishing the last of it tonight. Really like the new take.

[elsid13]

Brought home a growler of Stone Ruination 2.0 for the holiday from the brewery. Finishing the last of it tonight. Really like the new take.

I'm glad to hear that. The changing of the recipes has me real scared.

[tomjonesrocks]

I'm glad to hear that. The changing of the recipes has me real scared.

Well it is different. Hope you'll like it. I've had a lot lately though and it's working for me. I do think it's I bit smoother than the original version but it's all from memory.

The price is great as well locally. $5.99 a 22 -- that's a great deal for a beer like this. If they keep that value nationally it's going to be huge.

[SR]

Well it is different. Hope you'll like it. I've had a lot lately though and it's working for me. I do think it's I bit smoother than the original version but it's all from memory.

Ruination is awesome so 2.0 has something to live up to. I don't think Stone would change a recipe like that one to make it worse.

[tomjonesrocks]

Ruination is awesome so 2.0 has something to live up to. I don't think Stone would change a recipe like that one to make it worse.

Look forward to the reviews.

[weazel]

Ruination is awesome so 2.0 has something to live up to. I don't think Stone would change a recipe like that one to make it worse.

looks like they changed it to make it cheaper. Probably using less variety of grains and hops

[SR]

looks like they changed it to make it cheaper. Probably using less variety of grains and hops

Hmm

[tomjonesrocks]

looks like they changed it to make it cheaper. Probably using less variety of grains and hops

FWIW that's not what Stone says. What they released said processes of beer production have improved dramatically since the first edition was released.

[weazel]

Hmm

that is just an observation by the price you listed... nothing I read

[SR]

that is just an observation by the price you listed... nothing I read

What price?

[weazel]

What price?

TJR gave a price... thought it was you


Well it is different. Hope you'll like it. I've had a lot lately though and it's working for me. I do think it's I bit smoother than the original version but it's all from memory.

The price is great as well locally. $5.99 a 22 -- that's a great deal for a beer like this. If they keep that value nationally it's going to be huge.

[elsid13]

TJR gave a price... thought it was you

I think that has to do more where he picked it up than what the ingredients are .

[Valar Morghulis]

I just ordered sixty dollars worth of random beers, mostly IPAs.

The wife will not be pleased when it is delivered as I have not told her yet.

[elsid13]

I just ordered sixty dollars worth of random beers, mostly IPAs.

The wife will not be pleased when it is delivered as I have not told her yet.

Tell her it's part of the Spanish trip you "planned" for her.

[Valar Morghulis]

Tell her it's part of the Spanish trip you "planned" for her.

Actually, she still owes me for that! I think the beers are a fair trade off for emtying my savings account!

[weazel]

I think that has to do more where he picked it up than what the ingredients are .

I just made an opinion... beer cost x dollars, they discontinue beer and bring it out with "new recipe" and it costs less... could be ingredients.

[elsid13]

Picked up Black Butte Porter. Hope it's good

[SR]

Picked up Black Butte Porter. Hope it's good

I know one person here who loves it

[elsid13]

I know one person here who loves it

It's very solid.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Picked up Black Butte Porter. Hope it's good


I know one person here who loves it


It's very solid.

Yep, I do like it quite a bit. It's probably their flagship beer. It's a big reason why I fell in love with dark beers. I like it when I want something dark, but not overly heavy with a high abv.

I like their obsidian stout a little more however.

[elsid13]

Yep, I do like it quite a bit. It's probably their flagship beer. It's a big reason why I fell in love with dark beers. I like it when I want something dark, but not overly heavy with a high abv.

I like their obsidian stout a little more however.

It's first time I have seen it in my area. I will look out for the stout next.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

It's first time I have seen it in my area. I will look out for the stout next.

They are supposedly opening a brewery in Michigan to open up the eastern market.

I really enjoy the way both of those beers finish.

[SR]

They are supposedly opening a brewery in Michigan to open up the eastern market. I really enjoy the way both of those beers finish.

New Belgium is also opening an east coast brewery in NC I think

[Davii]

What is a "session" beer?

[SR]

What is a "session" beer?

A beer that is lower ABV and meant to be consumed in larger volumes in one session than a higher ABV beer.

[weazel]

Yep, I do like it quite a bit. It's probably their flagship beer. It's a big reason why I fell in love with dark beers. I like it when I want something dark, but not overly heavy with a high abv.

I like their obsidian stout a little more however.

It's no bud lime! sorry, had to

I always have a few Black Butte on hand as well, it's a good brew.

[weazel]

A beer that is lower ABV and meant to be consumed in larger volumes in one session than a higher ABV beer.

all beer is session beer in my house

[CoachChaz]

Looks like Anheuser-Busch is truly trying to compete with Coors.

7262

[weazel]

Looks like Anheuser-Busch is truly trying to compete with Coors.

7262

mmmm beachwood aged

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I had a Grand Teton double ipa yesterday. High abv, and really tasty.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I had a Grand Teton double ipa yesterday. High abv, and really tasty.

Have you had it Red?

[Valar Morghulis]

I just picked up an Innis and Gunn IPA AND two other beers from the wolf brewery - a coffee brew and another IPA

since discovering craft beers approximately one year ago I have found most of my favorite breweries are Scottish.

Innis and Gunn
Brewdog
The Wolf Brewery

The other two are English

Samuel Smith
Marstens

[SR]

Have you had it Red?

I've had Lost Continent, yes, and it's pretty dang tasty.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I've had Lost Continent, yes, and it's pretty dang tasty.

Lost Continent, that's what it was...yes, quite tasty.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I've been craving a hophendge ipa lately, but haven't seen it anywhere.

[SR]

I'm going to close on my house in a couple hours and want so badly to celebrate tonight but I have to wake up at 4am to get ready for work tomorrow :(

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I'm going to close on my house in a couple hours and want so badly to celebrate tonight but I have to wake up at 4am to get ready for work tomorrow :(

Just have one bomber right after you close.

Congratulations, BTW. What part of Texas? Do you plan to retire from the military life soon?

[SR]

Just have one bomber right after you close. Congratulations, BTW. What part of Texas? Do you plan to retire from the military life soon?

I'm done with the military. I'm in the burbs of Houston.

[Valar Morghulis]

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A few pics of my daughter "working" at my local pub and a Sam Smith's pale ale

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I'm done with the military. I'm in the burbs of Houston.

What are you doing now?

[SR]

What are you doing now?

Loving life