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Commander Quan
10-17-2008, 01:37 PM
With the leaves changing and a chill in the air we are coming up upon my favorite time season of the year...Beer Season, or more specifically, the seasonal beer season.
I've been drinking pumpkin ales reciently mostly Buffalo Bills and Jacks, which happens to be a pretty good offering from AB. The Harvest Moon ale really didn't do anything for me, and the Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale was to much like drinking the juice from and actually pumpkin rather than a beer with spices.
I can't wait for the Winter and Xmas beers to start showing up on the shelves and on tap; St. Nikolas Bock, Great Lakes Xmas, Goose Island, the Sam Adams sampler (except for that god awful lambic they always put in there) and then the Imperil Stouts. :dr
Scottw
10-17-2008, 01:41 PM
I'll tell you this, my favorite holiday beers are the Anchor Merry Christmas and happy new year ale and the best is the Old Fezziweg Ale found in the Sam Adams seasonal sampler.
tnip23
10-17-2008, 01:42 PM
If you want a pumpkin beer that tastes like pumpkin pie spices. Weyerbacher imperial pumpkin and Southern Tier Pumpking fit that bill quite nicely, both are quite high in abv. though 9-10%.
livwire68
10-17-2008, 01:50 PM
One of my favorite micro-breweries is in Estes Park, CO. In the fall and winter they would do a raspberry-porter :dr, they just mix their raspberry wheat and their porter.
FriskyDingo
10-17-2008, 01:54 PM
Definitely looking forward to the winter ales!
Currently I am enjoying the Goose Island Harvest Ale. Goes great with the cooler months of Fall.
massphatness
10-17-2008, 06:54 PM
Blue Moon Pumpkin Ale :dr
BengalMan
10-17-2008, 07:21 PM
Blue Moon's is pretty good. Ichabod is one of my favorites this season. Another very good one is Flying Dog's Dogtoberfest.
awsmith4
10-17-2008, 10:03 PM
Of all the Pumkins i've had so far this year the Dogfish Head has been my favorite with the Blue Moon not far behind.
Bruzee
10-18-2008, 03:47 AM
Oktoberfest....
Mark C
10-18-2008, 08:54 AM
I wait all year for October to roll around for Pumpkin beer season.

Post Road has been my favorite for years, but this year it's #2.
Buffalo Bill's is darn good, I put it at #1, but just barely.
Saranac is #3, and Smuttynose lags behind at #4.

I'm not a fan of Dogfish Head and Blue Moon Pumpkin, not spicy enough. Same reason I put Smuttynose at #4. Seems you get spiced beer, or pumpkin flavored beer, I'm partial to the spiced style.

Then in Feb the local microbrewery makes 'Naked Fish', a chocolate raspberry stout. Some people look forward to Valentine's Day, I look forward to 'Naked Fish' day :D
cherrybomb
10-19-2008, 01:14 AM
dogfish head punkin ale:D
VirtualSmitty
10-19-2008, 10:12 AM
http://www.smuttynose.com/_Media/pumpkinsix-2.jpeg

:dance:
elderboy02
10-19-2008, 10:45 AM
I hate Sam Adams Boston Lager, but the Sam Adams Oktoberfest is pretty good!
nhcigarfan
10-19-2008, 03:32 PM
http://www.smuttynose.com/_Media/pumpkinsix-2.jpeg

:dance:


Ok this stuff is brewed down the road. You a local guy? If so, the redhook brew pub has the seasonal on cask, and if they put it back on try the maibock. Its made only for the pub, can't even get growls. The stuff is fantastic.

I blue moon pumpkin is good

as is redhook Harvest Ale.
AdamC
10-19-2008, 07:01 PM
Oktoberfest....


enough said right there...
designwise1
10-20-2008, 12:11 AM
PUNK'N by Four + Brewing (Salt Lake City) is pretty good stuff.
Cigarmark
10-20-2008, 09:08 AM
My favorite is coming out soon.
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/Cigarmark/Black_NEW.jpg
Brooklyn Brewing Company's Black Chocolate Stout.:dr:dr
AD720
10-20-2008, 09:58 AM
I'm looking forward to some Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. :D
Jbailey
10-20-2008, 10:04 AM
One of my favorites was the 06 Blue Moon Winter Ale. I remember last winter I was excited when I saw it on the shelves and bought it. To my surprise they changed the beer, the 07 wasn't as good as the 06 winter ale.

I hope they bring it back this winter.
Seanohue
10-20-2008, 11:08 AM
I hate Sam Adams Boston Lager, but the Sam Adams Oktoberfest is pretty good!

:tpd: got a case of the Octoberfest a few days ago. Really good stuff!
gettysburgfreak
10-20-2008, 11:29 AM
octoberfest gets my vote
kaisersozei
10-20-2008, 11:39 AM
My favorite is coming out soon.
Brooklyn Brewing Company's Black Chocolate Stout.:dr:dr

Mark:

Check around--I've been able to get this for a few weeks now. And I think I'll be picking up a 6pk every time I go in the store until they're out :al:dr
Cigarmark
10-20-2008, 02:09 PM
Mark:

Check around--I've been able to get this for a few weeks now. And I think I'll be picking up a 6pk every time I go in the store until they're out :al:dr
The store I get it in Toledo has not got it in yet, but I look weekly!:D
Nimbus
10-22-2008, 07:04 PM
Octoberfest by Samuel Adams is still around. Go get some before they sell out. :dr:dr:dr My favorite beer anytime of the year.

From the Samuel Adams website:

"The first thing you notice when pouring a glass of this seasonal beer is the color. Samuel AdamsŪ Octoberfest has a rich, deep golden amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. Samuel AdamsŪ Octoberfest is a malt lover's dream, masterfully blending together four roasts of barley to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee. The beer is kept from being overly sweet by the elegant bitterness imparted by the German Noble hops. Samuel AdamsŪ Octoberfest provides a wonderful transition from the lighter beers of summer to the winter's heartier brews."
BengalMan
10-22-2008, 10:48 PM
I picked up a couple cases of Sam Adams Octoberfest and Dogfish Pumpkin as they have been my two favorites this year and want to keep some around post-season.
CoroHo
10-23-2008, 09:17 AM
Man, I wish we could get Dogfish Head out here in Oklahoma. I've had to settle lately for things like the Reverend, Salvation, and Hog Heaven Barleywine from Avery... ;)
Skywalker
10-29-2008, 02:34 PM
I'm looking forward to some Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. :D

Just came out last week! Should see it soon!!!

I'm still enjoying the SN Harvest Ale!!!!
Goz
10-29-2008, 02:55 PM
Red Hook's Fall Harvest
DrDubzz
10-29-2008, 04:00 PM
anyone tried Shiner's Holiday Cheer?

I'm gonna pick some up this weekend, didn't know if there were any opinions on it yet
smokepiper
10-30-2008, 12:42 PM
I'm really diggin the GLBC Nosferatu. Nice sweet malt background with a punch in the face from the hops.

Mmmmm...

D
Commander Quan
10-30-2008, 02:03 PM
I really wasn't a fan of the Nosferatu when I tried it last year it was very flavorful just not they way I like it.
Parrotheadduff
11-01-2008, 10:20 PM
My favorite is coming out soon.
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/Cigarmark/Black_NEW.jpg
Brooklyn Brewing Company's Black Chocolate Stout.:dr:dr

I like stouts but found this weak and tasteless.:2
gettysburgfreak
11-02-2008, 03:52 PM
does anyone know when they stop selling sam adams oktoberfest?
lightning9191
11-02-2008, 04:11 PM
I like stouts but found this weak and tasteless.:2

What kind of stouts do you drink?
Mark C
11-02-2008, 05:57 PM
does anyone know when they stop selling sam adams oktoberfest?

Depends how fast it turns over I guess. I was at a bar last Tuesday and they said they kicked the last of the Oktoberfest a few days prior, but they had the Winter Ale on tap.
Parrotheadduff
11-02-2008, 10:29 PM
What kind of stouts do you drink?

Mostly Guinness.
SeanGAR
11-03-2008, 01:27 AM
Mostly Guinness.

Brooklyn Black Chocolate stout may not be the best Imperial Stout out there, but weak and tasteless it isn't. Possibly you got a fake from Miami :hm :r.
icantbejon
11-03-2008, 03:08 AM
No seasonal beer excites me more than

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It is my driving motivation to getting home. I love this beer!
Sauer Grapes
11-03-2008, 10:38 AM
No seasonal beer excites me more than

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3301/sawlfa4.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sawlfa4.jpg)

It is my driving motivation to getting home. I love this beer!

Be careful driving with the winter lager in you. It's strong! :r
AdamC
11-03-2008, 05:19 PM
Never had Winter Lager...I really like the October fest this year. I Drink it all the time. Just bought a case haha
icantbejon
11-04-2008, 12:15 AM
Never had Winter Lager...I really like the October fest this year. I Drink it all the time. Just bought a case haha

Definitely give the Winter Lager a whirl. It is amazing beer.
Nimbus
11-06-2008, 04:11 PM
Spaten Octoberfest. The beer is light in taste with a touch of hops and wheat. It taste better when it is cold (like every beer) and does not feel heavy.
Buckeye Jack
11-07-2008, 07:16 AM
Noticed Great Lakes Christmas Ale has began to hit Columbus stores. When I lived in the Cleveland area last year at this time the entire area was sold out a couple of weeks before Christmas. Good stuff if you can get it!
coach
11-16-2008, 08:21 AM
Jack,
GL Xmas Ale was released 2 weeks ago. I bought a 6 pack. This years brew is very hearty on the "ginger" not too much sweetness of the honey[damn bees]. Also the price went up $1 a 6pk to 10.99

r
SvilleKid
11-17-2008, 12:39 AM
My wife noticed Blue Moon's fall or winter offering in the store last week, called Full Moon

Anyone try this one, and willing to put up a review??

I'm wondering if by Full, they mean full of hops?
Magma
11-17-2008, 01:23 AM
The stores started putting up Sam Adams Winter Lager, I bought me a case, can't crack into it yet though.
icantbejon
11-17-2008, 01:27 AM
Does anyone know anything about Delirium Noel Christmas Ale?

I have read beer advocate but wanted some real (as in not snobbish) opinions.

Delirium Noel is an outstanding beer. I've had it multiple times now. I really enjoy it. I prefer Delirium Nocturnum, but the Noel is also outstanding.
newcigarz
11-17-2008, 03:54 AM
Does anyone know anything about Delirium Noel Christmas Ale?

I have read beer advocate but wanted some real (as in not snobbish) opinions.

Scottie, I really enjoy the Noel.