beer hauls

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

A buddy called me today and told me he picked up a few bottles of Goose Island Night Stalker for me. I've still not had that beer yet, and have been looking for some.

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[MiamiE]

Today I bought Cigar City Guava Grove, and Maduro Brown, Brooklyn Brewery Lager, and Brown Ale, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, and ROGUE Somer Orange Honey Ale.

[cobra03]

Just picked up a growler of Troggs Nugget Nectar:noon

[jmsremax]

I picked up a 6-pack of each: Short's Brewing Mystery Stout, Short's Brewing Huma Lupa Licious, and Southampton Bier de Mars.

[b0rderman]

eclectic haul
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The Timmermans was an odd choice for me, but I've never had it and it was a buck off so it went in the basket.

[MidnightMonkey]

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Is that a bottle of Yamazaki whisky?

[MidnightMonkey]

A buddy called me today and told me he picked up a few bottles of Goose Island Night Stalker for me. I've still not had that beer yet, and have been looking for some.

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How was the Night Stalker?

[MidnightMonkey]

Yes sir I was. Seth guided me in the right direction. :D

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Cigar City beers are one that we can't get out here in Portland, OR. How was it? Do they really go well with cigars or is it just a fun name?

[St. Lou Stu]

Maybe not the rarest... but definitely the bestest...
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Free Schlafly! English IPA and Raspberry Coffee Stout.. 5 cases of free goodness!
The Raspberry Coffee Stout isn't even available to the public yet!

[kaisersozei]

Maybe not the rarest... but definitely the bestest...

Free Schlafly! English IPA and Raspberry Coffee Stout.. 5 cases of free goodness!
The Raspberry Coffee Stout isn't even available to the public yet!

That's awesome, congrats! The stout sounds interesting :hm, you'll have to let us know what you think.

[jmsremax]

That's awesome, congrats! The stout sounds interesting :hm, you'll have to let us know what you think.

Agreed. Raspberry Coffee Stout seems.....different to me.

[St. Lou Stu]

Agreed. Raspberry Coffee Stout seems.....different to me.

Upon further review.... it is.
The coffee stout is one of my all time favorites from them... fresh draft anyway.
I always thought the bottled coffee stout was a bit different for some reason.

This is ok (little o, little k).. the coffee is very pronounced as an aroma, but almost washed out by the raspberry tartness as far as flavor is concerned. That said, it is very hard to distinguish the raspberry as a complete flavor also. Its one of those deals where the two just don't fully cooperate. The coffee and stout aspects are washed out by the tartness. The beer tastes thinner and the tartness of the raspberry appears to detract from the body of the stout. To me it seems like it makes my mouth water a bit due to the tartness, but there isn't a pronounced raspberry.
On a scale of 1-10, I give it a "why?".:sh

I've never been a fruit beer kinda guy. Stout, yes, fruit, no.

Screw it... on to the English IPA!:tu:tu

[Bill86]

Maybe not the rarest... but definitely the bestest...


Free Schlafly! English IPA and Raspberry Coffee Stout.. 5 cases of free goodness!
The Raspberry Coffee Stout isn't even available to the public yet!

:dr :dr :dr :dr :dr

[Jbailey]

Sounds very interesting Tim.

[kaisersozei]

This is ok (little o, little k).. the coffee is very pronounced as an aroma, but almost washed out by the raspberry tartness as far as flavor is concerned. That said, it is very hard to distinguish the raspberry as a complete flavor also. Its one of those deals where the two just don't fully cooperate. The coffee and stout aspects are washed out by the tartness. The beer tastes thinner and the tartness of the raspberry appears to detract from the body of the stout. To me it seems like it makes my mouth water a bit due to the tartness, but there isn't a pronounced raspberry.

On a scale of 1-10, I give it a "why?".:sh


Damn shame you now have so much of it :r

Maybe it will be good in some kind of beef marinade or BBQ sauce.

[jmsremax]

Upon further review.... it is.
The coffee stout is one of my all time favorites from them... fresh draft anyway.
I always thought the bottled coffee stout was a bit different for some reason.

This is ok (little o, little k).. the coffee is very pronounced as an aroma, but almost washed out by the raspberry tartness as far as flavor is concerned. That said, it is very hard to distinguish the raspberry as a complete flavor also. Its one of those deals where the two just don't fully cooperate. The coffee and stout aspects are washed out by the tartness. The beer tastes thinner and the tartness of the raspberry appears to detract from the body of the stout. To me it seems like it makes my mouth water a bit due to the tartness, but there isn't a pronounced raspberry.
On a scale of 1-10, I give it a "why?".:sh

I've never been a fruit beer kinda guy. Stout, yes, fruit, no.

Screw it... on to the English IPA!:tu:tu

Thanks for the review. I just couldn't imagine a raspberry stout. I won't lie I am still curious about the taste and still might have to buy one just to say I did if I can find one.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Putting a few bottles of Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Jack & Kens Ale in the cellar later tonight.

[Skywalker]

Putting a few bottles of Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Jack & Kens Ale in the cellar later tonight.

Smart man!!!:tu

It's like money in the bank!!!;)

[cobra03]

Just got my hands on a couple bottles of Southern Tier Chautauqua amber ale. Never had it before.

[Lumpold]

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[Skywalker]

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Ovila Dubbel is a collaboration between Sierra Nevada and The Abby of New Clairvaux (Vineyard)!

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One of the New Clairvaux wines (on the left) and a Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary (on the right).

Read more here:
http://www.sierranevada.com/
http://www.ovila.com/
http://greatbrewers.com/product/sierra-nevada-ovila-dubbel
http://www.newclairvauxvineyard.com/

[St. Lou Stu]

No pictures, but tonight I picked up some KBS and some Boulevard Smokestack Series Rye on Rye.

[jmsremax]

So upset my local store sold out of KBS in 30 mins. I picked up Sierra Nevadas 30th stout and another GD Yeti stout to cheer me up.

[newcigarz]

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[cort]

Lookin good, Tony.

I expect a review:D

[cobra03]

Im jealous. Where did you find Gnomegang?

[newcigarz]

Im jealous. Where did you find Gnomegang?

Total Wine -Jensen Beach, Fl. there were at least 6 more bottles there.

[cobra03]

Total Wine -Jensen Beach, Fl. there were at least 6 more bottles there.

Hmmm ill have to look around here as im am unable to get to Florida.

[cobra03]

Just found the last 4pack of Dog Fish Head 90 Min IPA at the local store. :dr

[b0rderman]

ISO Gnomegang

[Salvelinus]

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Yeti and KBS were from a trip a bit further south.

Like Ommegang, never tried Chouffe so I figured I should get a bottle of the real deal with the collaborative effort.

[jmsremax]

Yeti and KBS were from a trip a bit further south.

Like Ommegang, never tried Chouffe so I figured I should get a bottle of the real deal with the collaborative effort.

So jealous you scored some KBS! :dr
On another note I recently had GD Yeti for the first time and it's in my top 5 fav stouts!

[Salvelinus]

I haven't had either of them. Looking forward to both :tu

[newcigarz]

2 more bottles of Gnomegang, 2 bottles of DFH Squall IPA, and a 6 pk of 2011 Bigfoot.


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[Skywalker]

2 more bottles of Gnomegang, 2 bottles of DFH Squall IPA, and a 6 pk of 2011 Bigfoot.


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Put a couple of bottles of Bigfoot away for a few years!:2

You'll be glad you did!:dr

[cobra03]

I see some nice pickups. Has anybody had the Gnomegang yet?

[newcigarz]

I see some nice pickups. Has anybody had the Gnomegang yet?

got one in the fridge now, probably tonight. I picked up two more bottles blind because I think it will get harder to find.

[landhoney]

because I think it will get harder to find.


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[newcigarz]

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well for some of us it will. :rolleyes:

I know where you can find one.;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I haven't posted here in a while, so these are my pick ups over the last few weeks:

2011 Goose Island Night Stalker
2011 Founders KBS
2011 Boulevard Imperial Stout, from the Smokestack series.
2010 Deschutes The Abyss
2010 AleSmith Speedway Stout

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Forgot to add a sixer of Ballast Point Big Eye IPA. I've been getting into Ballast lately.

[cobra03]

I haven't posted here in a while, so these are my pick ups over the last few weeks:

2011 Goose Island Night Stalker


How is that Night Stalker they just got it in at a store near me ?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

How is that Night Stalker they just got it in at a store near me ?

Very good. Super thick, and it kinda suprised me with how hoppy it was. Good stout notes, coffee, chocolate, ect. rather complex, and I think age will do great things to it. That's why I picked up another bottle. The one I picked up was bottled on 2-6-11 fwiw.

[newcigarz]

Put a couple of bottles of Bigfoot away for a few years!:2

You'll be glad you did!:dr

Drinking one now, won't be able to hold onto any that long. :dr

[cobra03]

Very good. Super thick, and it kinda suprised me with how hoppy it was. Good stout notes, coffee, chocolate, ect. rather complex, and I think age will do great things to it. That's why I picked up another bottle. The one I picked up was bottled on 2-6-11 fwiw.

Sounds right up my alley. They just got it in and had a good number on hand. ill have to head back and pick some up.

[smitdavi]

Picked up 2 6-packs of Bells Hopslam and 3 bottles of the Sierra Nevada Big Foot last night. Went to one of the stores last night and they had 4 cases of Hopslam left. Might have to go back for more :D

[cricky101]

Last night I picked up:

4-pack of Founder's KBS
Six-pack of Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale
Bomber of Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout
Six-pack of Founder's Red Rye Pale Ale


The KBS was $20 for the four-pack. Is that usual? I've never had it before so decided to splurge a little.

[jmsremax]

The KBS was $20 for the four-pack. Is that usual? I've never had it before so decided to splurge a little.
They were charging $24 at my local shop and they were gone in 30 minutes :2

[cricky101]

They were charging $24 at my local shop and they were gone in 30 minutes :2

Wow! I had one last night and really liked it, but don't know if I can justify the cost.

I don't know if Founder's stuff is new to Minnesota or just the liquor store I go to (I don't remember ever seeing it before). They had rows of KBS along with the other Founder's brews, and it's been there for at least a week.

[kaisersozei]

As much as I love craft beer, particularly the stuff that DFH, Bell's, Avery and Founders are putting out these days, I really have to draw the line at dropping $24 on a 4pack of beer. I've never had KBS, and based on its A+ BA score I'm sure it's good stuff. But that's a lot of dough to put down for a beer.

I guess I have the luxury of crafting my own stuff, so maybe I'm a little biased, but my concern is that all this uber-premium brewing is just going to jack the price of other craft beers across the board. Just a few years ago, you could get DFH 60, Bell's Three Hearted and Sierra Nevada Torpedo in my area for $6 or so. Now they're all at $9/6pk, and many brewers are beginning to package their stuff in the 4pk format. Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout & Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stouts are other good examples. Where does it stop? Ingredient-wise, there isn't that much more going into a breakfast stout than in a standard variety stout--I appreciate the additional aging some of these beers are getting, but I'm not sure it's worth a $2-3/bottle premium.

/rant /:2

[Blindjimme]

Well put. I'm guilty of buying to try, but not as regular rotation. Cuts into my cigar funds too.

[Blindjimme]

Although I am looking forward to trying my first KBS soon. :)

[Resipsa]

I'll agree that a "regular" IPA, stout, porter, etc is pushing my limits above $10.00 a six pack.

But when you start getting into imperial brews you're talking about, in a lot of cases, doubling the ingredients at least, not counting aging time and space for barrel aged beers etc. Everything costs.

[jmsremax]

Well put. I'm guilty of buying to try, but not as regular rotation. Cuts into my cigar funds too.

:tpd:

[Salvelinus]

As much as I love craft beer, particularly the stuff that DFH, Bell's, Avery and Founders are putting out these days, I really have to draw the line at dropping $24 on a 4pack of beer. I've never had KBS, and based on its A+ BA score I'm sure it's good stuff. But that's a lot of dough to put down for a beer.

I guess I have the luxury of crafting my own stuff, so maybe I'm a little biased, but my concern is that all this uber-premium brewing is just going to jack the price of other craft beers across the board. Just a few years ago, you could get DFH 60, Bell's Three Hearted and Sierra Nevada Torpedo in my area for $6 or so. Now they're all at $9/6pk, and many brewers are beginning to package their stuff in the 4pk format. Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout & Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stouts are other good examples. Where does it stop? Ingredient-wise, there isn't that much more going into a breakfast stout than in a standard variety stout--I appreciate the additional aging some of these beers are getting, but I'm not sure it's worth a $2-3/bottle premium.

/rant /:2

The bars are taking this trend to the same degree. It is crazy trying to go get drink these days in Burlington. Want a couple of Hill Farmsteads? It's gonna be $19 after tip, and you are going to get 12oz pours not a pint. It seems like the trend is not only more expensive, but smaller pours as well. The bad thing is it has me thinking "well whats $5 a beer" when I go to buy a $20 4-pack because I'd have to spend that much on budwieser if I was to go out. I don't like the trend, but with craft beer getting more popular I don't see it turning around.

[ODLS1]

You all do realize the higher the alcohol the more malt is needed (for the beers we are talking about)? The hoppier the beer, the more hops used. The cost adds up. Then consider the cost of packaging, shipping, rising cost of everything these days, distribution, etc. It sucks but what can you do. I don't like it either, but I see where they are coming from.

Bourbon barrel beers are so expensive because bourbon barrels are so damn expensive these days. EVERYONE wants them - tons of breweries and other distilleries use them (American/Canadian/Scotch/Irish Whiskey all uses them, not solely of course). It use to be they couldn't get rid of them or you could buy them for like $15. Now they are over $100 per barrel, of course I'm sure breweries make deals to where it ends up being cheaper in bulk, but still, that ends up being a huge cost. If you're putting a big beer in it, you can only use that barrel once. You can use it again for a lighter style, then it's pretty much done.

[Salvelinus]

You all do realize the higher the alcohol the more malt is needed (for the beers we are talking about)? The hoppier the beer, the more hops used. The cost adds up. Then consider the cost of packaging, shipping, rising cost of everything these days, distribution, etc. It sucks but what can you do. I don't like it either, but I see where they are coming from.

Bourbon barrel beers are so expensive because bourbon barrels are so damn expensive these days. EVERYONE wants them - tons of breweries and other distilleries use them (American/Canadian/Scotch/Irish Whiskey all uses them, not solely of course). It use to be they couldn't get rid of them or you could buy them for like $15. Now they are over $100 per barrel, of course I'm sure breweries make deals to where it ends up being cheaper in bulk, but still, that ends up being a huge cost. If you're putting a big beer in it, you can only use that barrel once. You can use it again for a lighter style, then it's pretty much done.

I definitely see this part of it, but I remember not too many years ago drinking imperial IPA's from the local brewpubs for $5-6 a pint, now it's $7-8/12oz.

The other thing you are getting at with the big beers is opportunity cost because of the length of the fermentation. If they are using a tank they could run more batches of a pale that sells well in the same amount of time it takes to put out the one big beer.

I get the cost of things, and I like supporting smaller local businesses even if it costs me more to do so, but I think the trendiness of beer drinking is afoot as well and I am not as big a fan of that.

[Blindjimme]

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Sorry, but that's a pretty good pic from me :r

Coronado Brewing Idiot IPA ( a DIPA )
Ballast Big Eye IPA
Victory Old Horizontal Barleywine
Marin Brewing Old Dipsea Barleywine
Green Flash Barleywine
Bootlegger Brewing Rustic Rye IPA
Russian River Blind Pig x 2 (the daily limit, another trend I don't like)
Sierra Nevada Big Foot

Except for the Victory, a California verticle :tu

[kaisersozei]

I definitely see this part of it, but I remember not too many years ago drinking imperial IPA's from the local brewpubs for $5-6 a pint, now it's $7-8/12oz.

The other thing you are getting at with the big beers is opportunity cost because of the length of the fermentation. If they are using a tank they could run more batches of a pale that sells well in the same amount of time it takes to put out the one big beer.

I get the cost of things, and I like supporting smaller local businesses even if it costs me more to do so, but I think the trendiness of beer drinking is afoot as well and I am not as big a fan of that.

Yes, I agree on all points, especially the last. I do appreciate the costs involved with brewing bigger beers, I'm just reluctant to pay the premium when I work the economics out to a 5 gallon batch.

That being said, I did luck in to a pub on Saturday that was serving Founders KBS draft at basically $1/oz. I figured, ah what the hell, so I bought one. :tu

[ODLS1]

Yes, I agree on all points, especially the last. I do appreciate the costs involved with brewing bigger beers, I'm just reluctant to pay the premium when I work the economics out to a 5 gallon batch.

That being said, I did luck in to a pub on Saturday that was serving Founders KBS draft at basically $1/oz. I figured, ah what the hell, so I bought one. :tu

Yea, but us homebrewers don't have the cost of running a brewery, taxes, packaging, shipping, distribution, etc, etc. While I love trying new beer, I can't afford to buy commercial beer much, which is just another factor in my homebrewing. I can make amazing beer, very cheap. Sorry if I come across in any bad way, I don't mean to, there's just a lot of things people don't consider in the cost. Inflation alone is a big factor. I've heard (just a rumor, so who knows) that Barley prices may go up for a few different reasons. Farmers can make more from other crops apparently, so they are switching. Again, that is heresay, I haven't looked into it. I sure hope not though..

[awsmith4]

$20 for a 4 pack of KBS vs. $10 a 22oz of numerous beers is not a bad deal. If KBS was a $10 bomber you would probably hear "Great price on such a great beer" even though it is more per ounce.

[kaisersozei]

Yea, but us homebrewers don't have the cost of running a brewery, taxes, packaging, shipping, distribution, etc, etc. While I love trying new beer, I can't afford to buy commercial beer much, which is just another factor in my homebrewing. I can make amazing beer, very cheap. Sorry if I come across in any bad way, I don't mean to, there's just a lot of things people don't consider in the cost.

I agree 100%, you didn't come across bad at all. I think my own "nano-brewery economics" ;) factors in to my purchase decisions probably more than it should. I certainly appreciate that DFH, Avery's & Goose Island have a lot more carrying costs than I do, and that comes out in the bottle prices. They're not necessarily unreasonable, it's just more than what it would cost ME to make what I consider to be equal quality product. I'll drop the cash from time to time, just to give my tastebuds a work out, but at $20/4pk, I really have to think long before pulling the trigger.

I think we're pretty much saying the same thing, so it's all good :tu

[cort]

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Can't get enough of the Oskar Blues lately. Maybe I just love the can??:D

[Skywalker]

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Can't get enough of the Oskar Blues lately. Maybe I just love the can??:D

I love it!!!:r

[St. Lou Stu]

heh, heh... you like ol chub in the can

[Resipsa]

heh, heh... you like ol chub in the can:r:r

Not that there's anything wroing with that.

[Bill86]

Oskar blues is good stuff, I'm still waiting for the liquor store to get in more Ten-Fidy. They said hopefully next month. :banger

[kugie]

My Latest haul

[kaisersozei]

Thought I'd pick up a few Great Divide, before they leave Virginia...

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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The Yeti stout series is really solid stuff. I prefer the Oak aged, but they are all good. And you gotta love the price too.

[Wanger]

Yeti is some good stuff! We've had a few bottles of that magically disappear at our house. :)

We did some beer shopping this past weekend. Picked up sonme new things to try. A couple randoms that we've never had before (Rush River Nevermore, Tyranea Black Hawk Porter, a Southern Tier coffee stout, and a couple others), and the wife found a place that had some Founders KBS in. Unfortunately, they were limited to 2 bottles each (yes, 2 bottles, not even a full 4 pack). So we have a couple to try and then lament on how we can get more, and anxiously wait until it comes back out again. LOL

[Skywalker]

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2011 Summerfest came out last week!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Summerfest is one of my favorites for the summer:tu

[Wanger]

Made a stop on my way home to see if a shop had any KBS in, but they didn't. So I walked away with a 4 pack of Tallgrass Buffalo Sweat (I blame you, replicant_argent) and a bottle of something I know Erin loves: Rochefort Trappistes 10. :)

[Coach Deg]

Not a haul, but close. The Tampa Bay Rays have set up micro brew stands in the Trop. Openning night I had two Cigar City Jai Lai( I was driving). The second night I had a Cigar City Maduro, 2 Colorado Vanilla Porter( never heard of it, but it was great), then had a Jai Lai, and finished the night with a Purple Haze.

That Vanilla Porter would have been soooooo good with a Cigar!!!! I am alraedy on the search for it.

[smitdavi]

Stocked up on some more Bells Hopslam. The fridge is packed with 6 6packs now :D

[kaisersozei]

Stocked up on some more Bells Hopslam. The fridge is packed with 6 6packs now :D

I'm surprised you can still find it, nice score

[awsmith4]

Nice pick ups lately

No pic but yesterday I picked up:

Avery Maharajah
Cantillon Rosé De Gambrinus
Lost Abbey Carnavale

[cobra03]

Summerfest is one of my favorites for the summer:tu

:tpd: Tried this for the first time last summer and couldnt get enough.

[kaisersozei]

Nice pick ups lately

No pic but yesterday I picked up:

Avery Maharajah
Cantillon Rosé De Gambrinus
Lost Abbey Carnavale

:tu One of my favorite Avery brews, close second is duganA.

[awsmith4]

:tu One of my favorite Avery brews, close second is duganA.

I've never tried either. I saw the duganA as well and should have grabbed it. Oh darn I'll have to go back :D

[St. Lou Stu]

I'm surprised you can still find it, nice score

I know where more is (not in my fridge) for $25/6!

[smitdavi]

I'm surprised you can still find it, nice score

The place I go to atleast had a case or two left.

On a side note I randomly walked into a liquor store on the South Side of Indy and he had a case of KBS put back that he was selling to customers that asked if he had it. So I scored a 4 pk :noon

[GTS21]

Picked up some Kate the Great, Black Tuesday, Struise Double Black and Sexual Chocolate

[newcigarz]

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[Wanger]

Score!!!!! Just picked up two 4-packs of KBS at an out of the way liquor store. Definitely brightens up what's been a pretty dark day, otherwise. :)

[newcigarz]

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[kaisersozei]

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:tu

duganA :dr

[Jbailey]

Great pick ups Eric!

[awsmith4]

Great pick ups Eric!

:tpd:

And Tony and Mike as well. The Marron Acidifie is on my short list to pick up this week.

[cort]

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[newcigarz]

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Our labels for the Avery look totally different.

[landhoney]

Picked up some Kate the Great, Black Tuesday, Struise Double Black and Sexual Chocolate

:r This made me lol, nice finds. :tu

[kaisersozei]

Our labels for the Avery look totally different.

Indeed they do. :hm I never noticed that about your label, Tony--I'm accustomed to seeing Gary's style in my area.

[newcigarz]

Indeed they do. :hm I never noticed that about your label, Tony--I'm accustomed to seeing Gary's style in my area.

Avery has both labels on their website. :sh

[cobra03]

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Picked up some DFH Squall IPA :dr

[newcigarz]

Picked up some DFH Squall IPA :dr

Squall is awesome. :tu

[landhoney]

Gotta' thank Tony for finding that Marron locally, even though the guy is limiting us to one bottle a piece:rolleyes:;). This one is going into the 'cellar' for hopefully the suggested five years (says "up to five years"). Now we just need to find some more so I can try it............:su

[newcigarz]

Gotta' thank Tony for finding that Marron locally, even though the guy is limiting us to one bottle a piece:rolleyes:;). This one is going into the 'cellar' for hopefully the suggested five years (says "up to five years"). Now we just need to find some more so I can try it............:su

I'm gonna hit that guy up later this week, if he hasn't sold out I may persuade him :sl to let a couple more bottles go, :D

[awsmith4]

Looks like I'll see it around the 18th, if I can get multiple bottles I'll let you know.

Either of y'all going to spring for the ISO:FT?

http://atlantabeermaster.com/sour-collaborative-here/

[newcigarz]

Looks like I'll see it around the 18th, if I can get multiple bottles I'll let you know.

Either of y'all going to spring for the ISO:FT?

http://atlantabeermaster.com/sour-collaborative-here/

Like to but I think its rapidly getting out of my range.

[kaisersozei]

My daughter applied for her first job today--at the Capital Ale House restaurant, w00t! :tu So I decided to treat myself to a beer haul

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/beerhaul041611.jpg

[newcigarz]

My daughter applied for her first job today--at the Capital Ale House restaurant, w00t! :tu So I decided to treat myself to a beer haul


Good luck to her, and congrats to you! Nice Haul! :tu

[newcigarz]

It was supposed to be one per customer. :rolleyes:

http://www.fototime.com/5FC1C5FEAAC0E9C/orig.jpg

[cobra03]

My daughter applied for her first job today--at the Capital Ale House restaurant, w00t! :tu So I decided to treat myself to a beer haul

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/beerhaul041611.jpg

Nice Gerard. Love me some Capital Ale House i do miss it very much. Hope it works out for her.

[landhoney]

It was supposed to be one per customer. :rolleyes:

http://www.fototime.com/5FC1C5FEAAC0E9C/orig.jpg

Hey! :sh

;s:r

[awsmith4]

Hey! :sh

;s:r

Matt went by Total Wine up here and he said they had more on the shelf than we could afford. We ended up with two bottles a piece but there was a lot more left and TW up here doesn't normally stock special releases. However, more specialized stores didn't even get what they were allotted :sh

[newcigarz]

Hey! :sh

;s:r

Hmmm, you did get my text right? ;)

[newcigarz]

Matt went by Total Wine up here and he said they had more on the shelf than we could afford. We ended up with two bottles a piece but there was a lot more left and TW up here doesn't normally stock special releases. However, more specialized stores didn't even get what they were allotted :sh

Good and bad thing about going to TW with my wife. Good thing she was able to grab more bottles for me. Bad thing is she now thinks she knows how much I spend on beer. :D

[landhoney]

Hmmm, you did get my text right? ;)

I did...........and it didn't say anything about any 4 bottles. :r

Thursday :noon

[Matt-N-Ga]

As awsmith4 said, I hit up TW on Saturday and they had a ton of the Marrons. If you guys want some shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can get.

[newcigarz]

As awsmith4 said, I hit up TW on Saturday and they had a ton of the Marrons. If you guys want some shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can get.

Seth and I are gonna crack one on Thursday, we may take you up on that. :tu

[Matt-N-Ga]

just let one of us know, I pass the TW everyday on my way home.

[OLS]

OK, bags o scum, you hooked me into this tremendous waste of money and time.
Wen't by Buster's tonight
and saw a lot of good items, but none of the ones that seem to be popular over the last few pages, anyway.
I saw, but didn't know if I should grab, that Dogfish Palo Santo. I knew that "brand" was popular, but wasn't
sure if it was 'the right one" lol. I did grab some things I thought might be good enough, though. I don't know if
it's better to know NOTHING and fumble around in the dark, or to know a LOT and find nothing on the shelf to
claim as a true prize. I'll give Buster's credit, though, they TRY! $46 for the lot.

[Bill86]

:r Nice selections brad, the Arrogant Bastard and Double Bastards are very strong and heavy. But oh so tasty, I have a few in the fridge right now. I had a Palo Santo yesterday, as always wonderful.

You cannot go wrong with DFH, Stones I warn you they are brutally strong (usually tasty but bitter) but great beers nevertheless. My go tos :tu

Well done :noon :banger

[cobra03]

Looks like a agood haul. Cant go wrong with Arrogant Bastard.

[awsmith4]

That is a solid haul, Brad :tu

[NCRadioMan]

Nice pick-up Brad! All I have to say is if you don't like the Westmalle, there is something really wrong with you. :lr

Brad, you will need to join us at the beer tasting table at the Shack this year!

[OLS]

Nice pick-up Brad! All I have to say is if you don't like the Westmalle, there is something really wrong with you. :lr

Brad, you will need to join us at the beer tasting table at the Shack this year!
Well if there is a better place to taste as many beers as exist in the world of commonswerism, that'd be the place to DO IT!

Bill, I figured that you probably liked that Arrogant Bastard for a reason that was greater than the coolness of the picture for an avatar.

Greg, thanks for the shove in that direction, I have heard bitter, strong, etc. For one of my picks to
be worthy of a "if you don't like it, there's something wrong with you" makes me feel extra good
about that one. I am itching to tackle all of em soon.

[OLS]

You cannot go wrong with DFH, Stones I warn you they are brutally strong

Bill I get DFH, but what is Stones??

[awsmith4]

Bill I get DFH, but what is Stones??

Stone is the brewery from which Arrogant Bastard hails

[OLS]

Grassy-a$$, Al-b...Now one more question before I totally threadjack. I see here and there, "put some away for
a few years, you'll be glad you did." At the risk of starting a fight over 'aging' I come from the bourbon community,
where once it's in glass, time stops. Besides the analogy to Cuban Cigars, i.e., the price will never be going DOWN,
so when you see the good stuff, grab it, what could one logically expect a beer like that to do over time?
Or maybe, which beers seem to benefit from time in the cool and dark.

[OLS]

On a scale of 1-10, I give it a "why?".:sh


Haha, sorry, i just thought this was funny as hell.

[Bill86]

Grassy-a$$, Al-b...Now one more question before I totally threadjack. I see here and there, "put some away for
a few years, you'll be glad you did." At the risk of starting a fight over 'aging' I come from the bourbon community,
where once it's in glass, time stops. Besides the analogy to Cuban Cigars, i.e., the price will never be going DOWN,
so when you see the good stuff, grab it, what could one logically expect a beer like that to do over time?
Or maybe, which beers seem to benefit from time in the cool and dark.

I've personally never been able to age beers, even in cases. I just drink them all. :sh

Cigars are easier for me to set aside.....easier to horde tons in coolers then to have a ton of beers lying around. I just don't have the space for it.

In general though Imperial stouts are ones to age. IPA's in general you wouldn't want to age.

[Bill86]

Well if there is a better place to taste as many beers as exist in the world of commonswerism, that'd be the place to DO IT!

Bill, I figured that you probably liked that Arrogant Bastard for a reason that was greater than the coolness of the picture for an avatar.

Greg, thanks for the shove in that direction, I have heard bitter, strong, etc. For one of my picks to
be worthy of a "if you don't like it, there's something wrong with you" makes me feel extra good
about that one. I am itching to tackle all of em soon.

Yes, as per my retardedly high ABV bourbons I like beers that are very brutal and 9%-21% ABV. Thus the Double Bastard/Arrogant Bastard, even the Stone Ruination. I guess I would call them "aggressive beers". Anything from Stone's usually is a great example. The Russian Imperial Stout is another good one.

[awsmith4]

Grassy-a$$, Al-b...Now one more question before I totally threadjack. I see here and there, "put some away for
a few years, you'll be glad you did." At the risk of starting a fight over 'aging' I come from the bourbon community,
where once it's in glass, time stops. Besides the analogy to Cuban Cigars, i.e., the price will never be going DOWN,
so when you see the good stuff, grab it, what could one logically expect a beer like that to do over time?
Or maybe, which beers seem to benefit from time in the cool and dark.

Others here will have far more sound advice but here is my try at advice:

Start here

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/store.php


This is merely a starter article but it helped me. I started a year or so ago aging beers and its been more of an experiment than anything. Some I have held onto longer tasted better within months but lost something within a year, others sucked totally after aging and some have been better every time I try them. IPAs and other hoppy beers lose hoppiness as they age but very complex beers can benefit from time as flavors meld, as cigars. And just as stronger Cubans tend to fair longer in aging, stronger beers do as well. Some beers I've had that had a strong 'alcohol' taste became less harsh as they aged while some beers that were tasty to begin with became boring as they aged.

[jmsremax]

Yes, as per my retardedly high ABV bourbons I like beers that are very brutal and 9%-21% ABV. Thus the Double Bastard/Arrogant Bastard, even the Stone Ruination. I guess I would call them "aggressive beers". Anything from Stone's usually is a great example. The Russian Imperial Stout is another good one.

+1 I love aggressive beers but damn Stone brewery....their Russian IS is hard to come by.

[awsmith4]

+1 I love aggressive beers but damn Stone brewery....their Russian IS is hard to come by.

Not really, technically it is a seasonal release that in some places (here) sits on shelves for months. However, the next release will be shipped shortly along with a Belgian variation

http://atlantabeermaster.com/stones-odd-russian/

[Bill86]

+1 I love aggressive beers but damn Stone brewery....their Russian IS is hard to come by.

Yeah I agree, there really is no season it just hits the local a few random times a year. Even out of season.

[jmsremax]

Yeah I agree, there really is no season it just hits the local a few random times a year. Even out of season.

Exactly what the Stone rep told me at a tasting at my local B&M. He didn't even have any to try that night

[jmsremax]

Not really, technically it is a seasonal release that in some places (here) sits on shelves for months. However, the next release will be shipped shortly along with a Belgian variation

http://atlantabeermaster.com/stones-odd-russian/

Thanks for the heads up. If my B&M doesn't have any when it releases I may have to find another place even though he has been good to me when it comes to getting limited production beers. It seems the more I expand my knowledge of beer the more I'm noticing he can't get a hold of the ones I want.

[awsmith4]

Thanks for the heads up. If my B&M doesn't have any when it releases I may have to find another place even though he has been good to me when it comes to getting limited production beers. It seems the more I expand my knowledge of beer the more I'm noticing he can't get a hold of the ones I want.

Sorry to keep posting links but this is how I find good stores and bars when I travel

http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/

You may have to sign up, not sure but worth it. When I was meeting Bao and Moe in Worcester, MA I was able to locate Austin Liquors, which had a great selection of stuff including GIBCS and some others I was looking for.

[kaisersozei]

Grassy-a$$, Al-b...Now one more question before I totally threadjack. I see here and there, "put some away for
a few years, you'll be glad you did." At the risk of starting a fight over 'aging' I come from the bourbon community,
where once it's in glass, time stops. Besides the analogy to Cuban Cigars, i.e., the price will never be going DOWN,
so when you see the good stuff, grab it, what could one logically expect a beer like that to do over time?
Or maybe, which beers seem to benefit from time in the cool and dark.

The best beers to age are high ABV, bottle conditioned ales. This includes the Imperial stouts Bill mentioned, but also barleywines, double IPAs, Christmas ales, and many Belgians. The reason is that the yeast in these bad boys will continue to work on the beer, causing changes over time.

If you have the patience, it can pay off. Most of the beers I age are homebrews, some go back to the mid-90s. I shared a 1996 (I think) "mystery stout" at a herf a few months ago, and it was like a smooth sherry.

[BeerAdvocate]

Barleywines & Imperial Stouts are my favorites to age.
Also bourbon barrel beers such as Goose Island Bourbon County Stout

[OLS]

Well in the other thread I told the tale of the Thelonius Bit(hes Brew that I had seen, of course it was only a mental
picture and it was the regular Brother Thelonius belgian ale, but of course, I rushed back to the store today.
We had a Wicked bout of severe weather here last night, and work had no power. As I move electrons around
to make funny pictures for a living, no need for me to stick around. And for some reason Buster's opens
really early, lol. So I march in there to collect my bit(hes brew. Which isn't. So instead of doing what I SHOULD,
Marching right back out, what do we ALL do? That's right, we make yesterday look like a coin in the fountain.
More or less, anyway, I mean I did not break the bank. Alcohol marketers love me, cause I never saw
a gift set I didn't want to buy, and I 'needed a glass', then I figured people seem to like the hoppy hoppenstein
or whatever, and I thought I'd try another rack on color alone and went for that russian stuff.

Thanks to all who replied with answers to my newb question. Here, for you, are more pics of glass.

[kaisersozei]

Thanks to all who replied with answers to my newb question. Here, for you, are more pics of glass.

Those all get the :tu :tu in my book. Victory makes some great beer--Hop Wallop is an excellent specimen. Imperial IPA, and if you're not a citrusy hop fan, it might be a little much. I love it, though!

[NCRadioMan]

Brad = Winning!

I really dig those, Brad! And now you have a great Chimay goblet to down the goods.

Trappist Ales 4 Life!

[Bill86]

Damn Brad! Well done :tu Those Old Rasputins are tasty :dr

[romwarrior]

It was supposed to be one per customer. :rolleyes:

http://www.fototime.com/5FC1C5FEAAC0E9C/orig.jpg

You will not be disappointed. Buy as many as you can afford. It is outstanding stuff.

[Bill86]

Got me a pair of Mephistopheles today. They were only $9 a piece.

[OLS]

Ouch, Son, I understand that is well laden with alcohol. But you do like em strong.

[Bill86]

F**K I'm an arsehole! Those bottles are 2007! I should have cleaned them out! 16% ABV for the 2007's. I had the 2011 Mephistopheles, now I'll get to try them with some age on them.

(sorry I'm just kicking myself in the head right now) I had no idea.

[Jbailey]

4 bombers of Goose Island Big John
4 bombers of Three Floyds Behemoth Blonde Barleywine

[BeerAdvocate]

4 bombers of Goose Island Big John
4 bombers of Three Floyds Behemoth Blonde Barleywine

Great Haul :tu

[kaisersozei]

F**K I'm an arsehole! Those bottles are 2007! I should have cleaned them out! 16% ABV for the 2007's. I had the 2011 Mephistopheles, now I'll get to try them with some age on them.

(sorry I'm just kicking myself in the head right now) I had no idea.

As much as I like Avery's stuff, I'm not a fan of the Mephistopheles. :sh Maybe with some age on them, they even out, but I found the 2011 release to be very wine-like and thin.

I did find a 2009 bottle of this last week

http://www.averybrewing.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76&Itemid=75

Thinking about sharing it with my son when he graduates from Radford in a few weeks :noon

[kaisersozei]

Not a big haul, but all this talk of strong beers & Avery got me in a barleywine kinda mood

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/beerhaul042211.jpg

Avery Hog Heaven, which I drank last night and it was pretty good, more on the hoppy side than I was expecting, but that just made it :dr in my book.

The Stone Old Guardian is 2011 vintage. I may drink that one tonight--depending on how I like it, might head back to pick up one for the cellar.

[GTS21]

Some odds and ends

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture-4.jpg

[cort]

Some odds and ends

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture-4.jpg

@sshole!!


:D

[kaisersozei]

@sshole!!


:D

Whoa, that's sexy crazy & crazy sexy right there!

[awsmith4]

Some odds and ends

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture-4.jpg

This picture turns me on :D

[Jbailey]

:r :r :r
I love it Eric!

[Bill86]

Some odds and ends

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture-4.jpg

:dr :dr Jesus! That's a thing of beauty.

[gpugliese]

Just found two bottles of 09 Dogfish World Wide Stout, and am happy about that.

Local store has a case of Founders Devil Dancer. I'm not much of an IPA guy so I didn't pick any up.

[OLS]

Brad, you will need to join us at the beer tasting table at the Shack this year!
Greg, I ordered up some Bit(hin' glassware for the tasting today, only 3 dozen, so I hope there aren't
too many of us or some will have to use cups, lol. Not me.

[NCRadioMan]

Greg, I ordered up some Bit(hin' glassware for the tasting today, only 3 dozen, so I hope there aren't
too many of us or some will have to use cups, lol. Not me.

Really? Wow! I used the most awesome Shack Herf 2010 pint glass last year and here we were minus Tristan. If you look close you can see the pint glass on the table along the awesome selection of brew from around the country:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/45621_1421430421176_1395154399_31200334_2860928_n. jpg

[OLS]

If you look close you can see the pint glass on the table along the awesome selection of brew from around the country

These are little 5 oz mini-pilsner glasses that we can pour a sip into and everyone can have their
own glass. Not sure if what you were trying to say was that everyone drank out of the same shack herf
glass....hehe...of course everyone had their own anyway, if I recall. I have put a logo on them, NOT
this one, though. This is an example.

After puffpuffpass-ing so many cigars, I don't guess drinkdrinkpass is so strange.

[kydsid]

just got two bottles of gooseislan night stalker
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[kaisersozei]

Local store has a case of Founders Devil Dancer. I'm not much of an IPA guy so I didn't pick any up.

Wow, would love to get my hands on some of this. I thought DD was a seasonal, didn't think Founders had released a new batch yet?

[gpugliese]

Wow, would love to get my hands on some of this. I thought DD was a seasonal, didn't think Founders had released a new batch yet?

Maybe this is from last year's release? I'll check to see if they are still there in the new few days.

[Wanger]

Some odds and ends

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture-4.jpg

Holy F@CK!!!! Nice!!!! :dr:dr:dr:dr

[thebayratt]

Found this and thought I'd give it a try. The guy at the B&M/Package store suggested it to me.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217112_209372509087944_100000455893150_722267_8217 260_n.jpg

[awsmith4]

Found this and thought I'd give it a try. The guy at the B&M/Package store suggested it to me.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217112_209372509087944_100000455893150_722267_8217 260_n.jpg

One of my favorites, nice grab!

[Wanger]

Found this and thought I'd give it a try. The guy at the B&M/Package store suggested it to me.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217112_209372509087944_100000455893150_722267_8217 260_n.jpg

Looks tasty. I love stouts. :)

[Jbailey]

Mmmmmmmmm got a few wake and bakes left.

[newcigarz]

small haul today.

http://www.fototime.com/28F289B321AED30/orig.jpg

[OLS]

These only exist in my head for now.....
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/JAMpromotionsMKTG/Cigar%20Pints%20demos/Proposedsetnums.jpg

I went looking for that Hellhound, but I could not find it at the one place I went. But I saw on the label, brewed with lemon,
WHAAA??. I'll have to pass. Due to the Memphis/Delta connection, I wanted one, but uhhh, LEMON??

I will stick to drinking imaginary beer, lol.

[awsmith4]

These only exist in my head for now.....
http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/JAMpromotionsMKTG/Cigar%20Pints%20demos/Proposedsetnums.jpg

I went looking for that Hellhound, but I could not find it at the one place I went. But I saw on the label, brewed with lemon,
WHAAA??. I'll have to pass. Due to the Memphis/Delta connection, I wanted one, but uhhh, LEMON??

I will stick to drinking imaginary beer, lol.

1 and 4

I forget why Sam used lemons lemons but lemons leave a sour or bitter taste which can be quite refreshing

[kaisersozei]

I forget why Sam used lemons lemons but lemons leave a sour or bitter taste which can be quite refreshing

I read here

http://www.dogfish.com/community/blogfish/members/sam/when-life-gives-you-lemons.htm?page=5

that the beer is a variation of DFH90 using centennial hops and lemons. I wasn't interested until I heard it was a toned down 90 with a citrus bite. :tu

[jmsremax]

small haul today.

http://www.fototime.com/28F289B321AED30/orig.jpg

My local B & M emailed me about the hellhound arriving today. I am curious to know what you think of it.

[newcigarz]

My local B & M emailed me about the hellhound arriving today. I am curious to know what you think of it.

Searching for a second bottle before I crack this one.

[awsmith4]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/awsmith4/IMG_2876.jpg

Found some, only would let me have one bottle so I will have to check some other stores as well

[cort]

Just picked up a keg of Dales Pale Ale. Super stoked!!!
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[Jbailey]

4 bombers of 2011 Dark Lord
2 bomber of Evil Power
1 Darklord aged in brandy barrels with vanilla beans

[landhoney]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/awsmith4/IMG_2876.jpg

Found some, only would let me have one bottle so I will have to check some other stores as well

What Stillwater beers are those?

[OLS]

That's funny you like #1 Albie, I heard from somebody the other day that they were not sure about that one,
lines coming out of the indian's head like that and all. He said, "tho I bet some will like it." I agreed that it was
disconcerting, but there was something about it I liked. #4 I was just looking at and thinking I should have
actually looked at the checkerboard squares before just doing it in my head. It looks wrong, haha.

[landhoney]

4 bombers of 2011 Dark Lord
2 bomber of Evil Power
1 Darklord aged in brandy barrels with vanilla beans

:tu You win! :r

[awsmith4]

What Stillwater beers are those?

Existent and Jaded, they just started showing up here so I thought I'd give them a shot

4 bombers of 2011 Dark Lord
2 bomber of Evil Power
1 Darklord aged in brandy barrels with vanilla beans

I'm a little jealous :D

[newcigarz]

4 bombers of 2011 Dark Lord
2 bomber of Evil Power
1 Darklord aged in brandy barrels with vanilla beans

:dr

[Skywalker]

Latest Haul... These are for my daughter's wedding, Saturday!
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4089/weddingbeer.jpg

[kaisersozei]

Latest Haul... These are for my daughter's wedding, Saturday!
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4089/weddingbeer.jpg

Is that just for you? :r

[ir13]

Latest Haul... These are for my daughter's wedding, Saturday!
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4089/weddingbeer.jpg

Whats with the piss in the upper left corner :D

[Skywalker]

Whats with the piss in the upper left corner :D

That is for the people who do not enjoy real beer, seriously!:sh

My daughter's soon to be father-in-law drinks it. I have been trying to bring him to the darkside! He did have an Old Chico with me last time we got together.:tu

[OLS]

That's for the ice chest that says "Beer".

The other stuff is for the ice chest that says "Shrimp peelins" ;)

[Skywalker]

That's for the ice chest that says "Beer".

The other stuff is for the ice chest that says "Shrimp peelins" ;)

:r:r:r

[jjirons69]

You have to peel shrimp???

Internet images, but picked these two up last night.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uB2X4U58gqU/TSJKZc2wnTI/AAAAAAAAACw/bB-hDpoMmO8/s1600/eye+of+the+hawk.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4315182806_ae4c492e8c.jpg

[Skywalker]

This just came out...
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5939/beercampbest02.jpg Picked up two!
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/9598/beercampbest01.jpg
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/237/beercampbest03.jpg

To learn more about Beer Camp:
http://sierrabeercamp.com/

[cobra03]

Ill have to keep an eye out for that " Best of beer camp" looks pretty good.

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/8A05338C947A722/orig.jpg

[cobra03]

Wife has the camera so pics but i picked up a 6er of Sierra Nevada Glissade, bottle of DFH Squall :dr, and a bottle of Laguintas Wilco Tango Foxtrot.

[awsmith4]

http://www.fototime.com/8A05338C947A722/orig.jpg

That Brown ale looks very tasty :dr

[newcigarz]

That Brown ale looks very tasty :dr

Tried one last night. I thought it was good.

[jmsremax]

Just picked up a bottle of hop wallop, GD yeti OA, and a Smuttynose Imperial stout. :D

[kydsid]

Goose Island Night Stalker

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/6140/imag0240c.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/151/imag0240c.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[awsmith4]

Tried one last night. I thought it was good.

Well I see your Hellhound (I got another bottle) and I raise you 3 Squall's...no CCB though

[newcigarz]

Well I see your Hellhound (I got another bottle) and I raise you 3 Squall's...no CCB though

I got a second bottle myself, and love the squall.

[Jbailey]

Another bomber of Goose Island Big John for a bakers dozen.

[cobra03]

I got a second bottle myself, and love the squall.

Same here the Squall is fantastic. i got the last bottle the store had the other day. Guy said they might get some more in so that would be great.

[OLS]

That's for the ice chest that says "Beer".

The other stuff is for the ice chest that says "Shrimp peelins" ;)Actually I see I was mistaken....I thought that was MILLER light, which I think is a waste of water.
BUD light??? I drink that all the time. You still got to hide the best beer in the Shrimp Peelins ice chest,
though, that's a given.

[newcigarz]

An order I placed came in today.

http://www.fototime.com/7160E44890C3CD7/orig.jpg

[awsmith4]

An order I placed came in today.

http://www.fototime.com/7160E44890C3CD7/orig.jpg

:tu

Warning: the Brandy Barrel Angel's Share will possibly taste flat but it is still a damn fine beer.

[newcigarz]

:tu

Warning: the Brandy Barrel Angel's Share will possibly taste flat but it is still a damn fine beer.

Yeah I read that in some reviews.

[awsmith4]

Yeah I read that in some reviews.

Think of it as more of a liqueur and you will enjoy it, fantastic flavor

I am jealous of the Bourbon Angel's Share and the Sofie for that matter.

[ir13]

Picked up a couple bottles of Hellhound and a couple extra if anyone cant get them i dont mind shipping. Also picked up some great Floris Apple, Founders Russian Imperial Stound and Lips of Faith Sour.

[newcigarz]

2 4pks of CCB White Oak Aged Jai Alai IPA, and 2 more bottles of DFH Squall.

http://www.fototime.com/5F2057CAAE10BC8/orig.jpg

[NCRadioMan]

Picked up a couple bottles of Hellhound and a couple extra if anyone cant get them i dont mind shipping. Also picked up some great Floris Apple, Founders Russian Imperial Stound and Lips of Faith Sour.

Joey, please pick up a few bottles of Hellhound for me and I'll get them asap! Thanks bro!

[ir13]

Joey, please pick up a few bottles of Hellhound for me and I'll get them asap! Thanks bro!

Got 2 with your name on them :D

Remind me next time you come down and ill bring em.

[NCRadioMan]

Got 2 with your name on them :D

Remind me next time you come down and ill bring em.

:noon :banger

[newcigarz]

Stopped by Tequesta Brewing today and picked up a growler each of their Saison and Double IPA.

http://www.fototime.com/6E7B59A627E252B/orig.jpg

[kaisersozei]

I love the sequencing of this photo, Tony, with the one in the "What beers are you enjoying" thread. 1 minute apart! :tu

[newcigarz]

I love the sequencing of this photo, Tony, with the one in the "What beers are you enjoying" thread. 1 minute apart! :tu

:r

Nothing like really fresh beer.

[TNT Cigarguy]

So I was sent this by a friend in MI this is a great beer that they only make for the summer. I will be hunting down this brewery for more beer.

Cheers,
Trevor

[cort]

Happy Camper!
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/2011-05-29_14-44-39_246.jpg

[chippewastud79]

So I was sent this by a friend in MI this is a great beer that they only make for the summer. I will be hunting down this brewery for more beer.

Cheers,
Trevor

Oberon is that deal. Stuff is tasty. :tu

[awsmith4]

Happy Camper!
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/2011-05-29_14-44-39_246.jpg

Nice grab! I must say I enjoyed the Maharaja almost as much at the Pliny

[b0rderman]

Belgium visit haul
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[b0rderman]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/5768593908_37a0a71f29.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5768593648_e497224645.jpg

[awsmith4]

:O:O:O

[gvarsity]

Love the Avery Maharaja wish I could get my hands on some of the Pliny the Elder. Just doesn't make it out to the midwest though. Next time I get out to the bay area to see my folks I'll have to pick some up.

Bells is always good I have never had one I don't like. I had their Oracle double IPA on tap recently and that was an experience.

[Bill86]

:O:O:O

:tpd:

Which Westvleteren is that?

Beer geek...bacon? My god that sounds wonderful.

[b0rderman]

2nd pic is Westy 12
4th pic is Westy Blonde and 8

[MNSmoker]

2nd pic is Westy 12
4th pic is Westy Blonde and 8

Nice haul Stefan!! Any chance we can get a write-up of your trip to Belgium?

[IBQTEE1]

Stop by Binny's last night.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll103/kbureta/IMG_3049.jpg

[OLS]

I guess Im'a stop by Buster's on the way home here in a few minutes. I have to shoot the boss'
50th class reunion this weekend, total slave labor, gonna take cigars and whiskey for my "free time".
Gonnan need some crafty beers on Sunday, my only free day this weekend. :( Fug it, I'm leavin.'

[OLS]

Man, I did a little of everything today. I got a rack of something I LOVED in the DFH Indian Brown Ale.
I got another semi-bomber of this Sierra South. Hemis. Harvest, after getting one before and not trying it yet.
Crap shoot where I think the dice are more on my side than the house with Sierra Nevada. Got a bottle of
the DTs cause it was cool packaging. That 5hit is expensive. Better be good. And in a tip ot the hat to my roots,
some Abita Jockamo. Might be the mistake of the day, not really a IPA guy, lol.

[b0rderman]

Nice haul Stefan!! Any chance we can get a write-up of your trip to Belgium?

I'd like to!...but I'm not much of a story teller...maybe when I get caught up I'll try to go over everything.

[Bill86]

Man, I did a little of everything today. I got a rack of something I LOVED in the DFH Indian Brown Ale.
I got another semi-bomber of this Sierra South. Hemis. Harvest, after getting one before and not trying it yet.
Crap shoot where I think the dice are more on my side than the house with Sierra Nevada. Got a bottle of
the DTs cause it was cool packaging. That 5hit is expensive. Better be good. And in a tip ot the hat to my roots,
some Abita Jockamo. Might be the mistake of the day, not really a IPA guy, lol.

:r not an abita fan I must say...boring brews to me. Starting out though you might enjoy them. DT's from what I remember weren't bad....but I'd rather have a Rochefort 10.

Don't get me wrong I didn't have any problem polishing off the bottle of DT though.

[Lumpold]

Got a bottle of
the DTs cause it was cool packaging. That 5hit is expensive. Better be good.

IMO, if you don't like it, there's something wrong with you :D although YMMV, I'll be honest!

[OLS]

I am not a regular Abita Beer drinker, but as a kid i drank a 5hit ton of the Abita Springs water, in those days you
could drive up to the town square, pop the trunk and fill gallon jugs from the spring that was piped with a gooseneck.
I like a few of their beers, not a fan of the gimmicky stuff like purples and stuff, but I think I used to like turbodog.
Amber might be one I used to drink, too. But man that water was good in the hot LA summer.

[Skywalker]

Man, I did a little of everything today. I got a rack of something I LOVED in the DFH Indian Brown Ale.
I got another semi-bomber of this Sierra South. Hemis. Harvest, after getting one before and not trying it yet.
Crap shoot where I think the dice are more on my side than the house with Sierra Nevada. Got a bottle of
the DTs cause it was cool packaging. That 5hit is expensive. Better be good. And in a tip ot the hat to my roots,
some Abita Jockamo. Might be the mistake of the day, not really a IPA guy, lol.

Great haul, Brad!

I just enjoyed some SN Harvest yesterday with NorcalMark!!! It is hoppy and crisp, great with a cigar!!!:dr

[IBQTEE1]

I am not a regular Abita Beer drinker, but as a kid i drank a 5hit ton of the Abita Springs water, in those days you
could drive up to the town square, pop the trunk and fill gallon jugs from the spring that was piped with a gooseneck.
I like a few of their beers, not a fan of the gimmicky stuff like purples and stuff, but I think I used to like turbodog.
Amber might be one I used to drink, too. But man that water was good in the hot LA summer.

I have to admit that I like the Abita Purple Haze!!

[b0rderman]

I haven't hit up Abita in a while...maybe time to revisit.

[acarr]

Costco has Anchor Steam by the case. I got two cases, but I should have bought the pallet:banger

[billyrayvalentin]

A few things I picked up in Florida over the Holiday.

[billyrayvalentin]

and one more

[Wanger]

No pics, but we picked up a six pack of Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ale, a six pack of Goose Island 312, a 4 pack of Buffalo Sweat Stout, and a bottle if Rochefort 10. :D

[OLS]

Well Kristen I should clarify, I WILL DRINK IT and enjoy it, but like I said, not a fan of it. At least not a big-a55 glass of it
like I got at Flying Saucer the other night. ;)

[newcigarz]

landhoney was nice enough to acquire a bottle of Cigar City Nielsbohrium for me.
http://www.fototime.com/22D0EFBF3FE4736/orig.jpg

[Wanger]

landhoney was nice enough to acquire a bottle of Cigar City Nielsbohrium for me.
http://www.fototime.com/22D0EFBF3FE4736/orig.jpg

Ha ha...cool name for a brew. Now what does this brew have to do with the structure of an atom? :p I AM a chemist. LOL

[newcigarz]

Ha ha...cool name for a brew. Now what does this brew have to do with the structure of an atom? :p I AM a chemist. LOL

From CCB:

The first 2 editions of the collab are Bohr & (D)irac. Bohr draws it’s name from Neils Bohr, nobel prize physicist. (D)irac is named for Paul Dirac, another physicist and inventor of the “Dirac Equation.” They are sweet imperial stouts brewed with raisins, each will a slightly different flavor profile. This 3rd edition “Nielsbohrium” is a blend of both beers, aged in rum barrels.

[IBQTEE1]

landhoney was nice enough to acquire a bottle of Cigar City Nielsbohrium for me.

Very cool!!

[Wanger]

From CCB:

The first 2 editions of the collab are Bohr & (D)irac. Bohr draws it’s name from Neils Bohr, nobel prize physicist. (D)irac is named for Paul Dirac, another physicist and inventor of the “Dirac Equation.” They are sweet imperial stouts brewed with raisins, each will a slightly different flavor profile. This 3rd edition “Nielsbohrium” is a blend of both beers, aged in rum barrels.

OMG...I think I need to change my pants! A stout that was aged in rum barrels, named after Niels Bohr, father of the Bohr atomic model that was a foundation to my collegiate education. DAMN!!! :dr:dr:dr:dr:dr

[awsmith4]

OMG...I think I need to change my pants! A stout that was aged in rum barrels, named after Niels Bohr, father of the Bohr atomic model that was a foundation to my collegiate education. DAMN!!! :dr:dr:dr:

I think you just took being a "beer geek" to a whole new level :p

[Wanger]

I think you just took being a "beer geek" to a whole new level :p

It's not difficult when you're a true geek, to begin with (chemist), and throw in two of my favorite adult beverages (stout and rum). http://images.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/Standard/drunk.gif http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/drinks/drinking-55.gif http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/drinks/drinking-51.gif

[awsmith4]

It's not difficult when you're a true geek, to begin with (chemist), and throw in two of my favorite adult beverages (stout and rum). http://images.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/Standard/drunk.gif http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/drinks/drinking-55.gif http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/drinks/drinking-51.gif

:r:tu

[Zeuceone]

my local alcohol provider just got dfh hellhound but is one per customer and they jacked up the price a bit. hopefully they still have some tomorrow.

[jmsremax]

Picked up two bottles of stone RIS, stone ipa, and hop wallop :tu

[cort]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/2011-06-10_11-59-13_676.jpg

[newcigarz]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/2011-06-10_11-59-13_676.jpg

I would be curious to hear your thoughts on this. In past years I have loved it, but this year not so much. :sh

[cort]

I would be curious to hear your thoughts on this. In past years I have loved it, but this year not so much. :sh

Well that sucks, Tony. I will let you know what I think in about 20 mins:banger

[cort]

Well that was a bit longer than 20 mins but I had to finish the 4 pack to get a true result.

I liked it. It's not quite the same as last years brew but still very good. The Apricot flavor seems to be much more muted for some reason.
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