beer hauls

[cobra03]

Man I haven't had a beer haul in a while, might have to make a trip up to Wegmans soon.
I can usually find some gems there:
http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&partNumber=COLLECTION_37159

Its funny you mention that. Im on my way to Wegmans shortly to grab some beers myself. They have a fantastic selection.

[newcigarz]

Fifty/Fifty Eclipse Elijah Craig 12 yr.
Fifty/Fifty Eclipse Elijah Craig 18 yr.
Lost Abbey Cuvee de Tomme :dr

http://www.fototime.com/458A0E5E459826D/orig.jpg

[awsmith4]

Fifty/Fifty Eclipse Elijah Craig 12 yr.
Fifty/Fifty Eclipse Elijah Craig 18 yr.
Lost Abbey Cuvee de Tomme :dr

http://www.fototime.com/458A0E5E459826D/orig.jpg

Color me green with envy!

[BeerAdvocate]

KS was a little late getting SN Ruthless Rye IPA, but I finally got ahold of a 12pk today.
It will be my SuperBowl beer if I can keep my hands off of it until then!

[cobra03]

KS was a little late getting SN Ruthless Rye IPA, but I finally got ahold of a 12pk today.
It will be my SuperBowl beer if I can keep my hands off of it until then!

I finally found it hear last week. Blew through a 6er of it real quick. You got 12 of them. Come on. Go try one. You know you want to.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Fifty/Fifty Eclipse Elijah Craig 12 yr.
Fifty/Fifty Eclipse Elijah Craig 18 yr.
Lost Abbey Cuvee de Tomme :dr

http://www.fototime.com/458A0E5E459826D/orig.jpg

Damn fine haul Tony!

[Jbailey]

Been stocking up on Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Barelywine and Peruvian Morning.

[W.B.]

Dave, do you know if they shipped some cases of the CW BBB down to Chicagoland?

I can't believe it but my local beer store still has a few cases of CW BBS. I may have to pick up one more before they're gone.

[Jbailey]

Dave, do you know if they shipped some cases of the CW BBB down to Chicagoland?

I can't believe it but my local beer store still has a few cases of CW BBS. I may have to pick up one more before they're gone.

If your store got in BBS there is a chance you might get BBB. I would talk to the owner or manager and see what they know. Also find out the day(s) they get in CW.

[pnoon]

Came upon a six pack of Ale Asylum Ballistic (IPA)
http://aleasylum.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ballistic.png

and a six pack of Ale Asylum Satisfaction-Jacksin (DIPA)
http://aleasylum.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/satisfaction-jacksin.png

Heard good things about Ale Asylum. Really looking forward to diving into these two taste treats.

[landhoney]

From left to right:
DFH Noble Rot (one for me and one for Tony:tu)
Cigar City/Bruey Collaboration - Dos Costas Oeste - Lemon wood aged (2)
Cigar City/Bruey Collaboration - Dos Costas Oeste - Grapefruit wood aged
Cigar City/Bruey Collaboration - Dos Costas Oeste - Cedar wood aged
Pugsley (cat not beer)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6807208301_f6281ab6f2_z.jpg

We'll be tasting these on Monday night as part of a smaller tasting group. I'm going to bring a bottle of Sauternes to try along side the DFH Noble Rot to see how it compares to the "classic" Botrytis/Noble Rot wine (not saying the beer should taste like wine, but just to see how they did getting the classic noble rot flavors into the beer).

The CCB/Bruery beers should be interesting, they are 9% ABV "saisons" aged on spirals of the described wood. We got to try the cedar aged one a few months ago at a tasting, to say it was intensely flavored would be putting it mildly, we'll see how its shaped up. :tu

[newcigarz]

nice haul Seth! :tu

Thanks for the hookup!

[LasciviousXXX]

I am now a 3Floyd's whore

Ragnarok!
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/LasciviousXXX/ceb43e27.jpg

[W.B.]

If your store got in BBS there is a chance you might get BBB. I would talk to the owner or manager and see what they know. Also find out the day(s) they get in CW.

Thanks Dave, good advice.

[awsmith4]

Just visited Marietta's new growler store and came home with a 64oz growler of ST 2xIPA and 32oz growler of Lenny Big Eddy Stout. Having a growler store within walking distance of the house might prove useful and a problem all at the same time :D

[kaisersozei]

Couple days ago

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/Haul013012.jpg

Also got myself the last spot on a Hopslam waiting list for next week's delivery :noon

[newcigarz]

Also got myself the last spot on a Hopslam waiting list for next week's delivery :noon

:tu

[Skywalker]

Picked this up last night:

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2012 Bigfoot is here!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Nice, good to see 2012 Bigfoot is hitting now. I've got a 6 pack left from last year I've been sitting on to age. I'll hide some 2012 in the cellar too.

[Skywalker]

Nice, good to see 2012 Bigfoot is hitting now. I've got a 6 pack left from last year I've been sitting on to age. I'll hide some 2012 in the cellar too.

I drank a 2011 tonight!

They are aging well!!!:dr

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I drank a 2011 tonight!

They are aging well!!!:dr

One of my friends scored both a 1989 and 1998 vintages. It's unreal how well this beer can age. I prefered the 98 vintage, 89 fell off a bit but was still good. It's an odd beer between 3-6 years old.. Between those years, people tend to not like it as much.. I guess kinda a "sick" period.

[Skywalker]

One of my friends scored both a 1989 and 1998 vintages. It's unreal how well this beer can age. I prefered the 98 vintage, 89 fell off a bit but was still good. It's an odd beer between 3-6 years old.. Between those years, people tend to not like it as much.. I guess kinda a "sick" period.

I started aging these in 2008. I wish I would have started sooner.:bh

[Salvelinus]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae250/NEKvt/beerhaul.jpg

The poorly exposed white ones are Lawsons Double Sunshine. 4 Hopslams and 4 Double Troubles didn't make the photo.

[Bill86]

Nice haul! The FFF beers are great.

[Salvelinus]

Got a wee heavy in bottles right now, got the RTB and Old Chub for comparison.

[theonlybear4CORT]

http://ww1.bn-image.com/images/bn/100/208243.jpg and my http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/St.%20Ides%20cube%20Screen%20shot%20oct24.JPG

[MikeyC]

Went to Wholefoods the other day (one of the few supermarkets in my area that sells alcohol BTW) and picked up a couple of special beers for the Super Bowl.

First:

Collaboration No. 2 White IPA a beer made by both Boulevard Brewing and Deschutes.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/423/68746

Second:

Wachusett Larry an excellent Imperial IPA put out by a local brewery. I really wish I could get this beer in a 6-pack.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/20/51428

[cort]

http://ww1.bn-image.com/images/bn/100/208243.jpg and my http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/St.%20Ides%20cube%20Screen%20shot%20oct24.JPG

Like a G:banger

[BeerAdvocate]

Went to Wholefoods the other day (one of the few supermarkets in my area that sells alcohol BTW) and picked up a couple of special beers for the Super Bowl.

First:

Collaboration No. 2 White IPA a beer made by both Boulevard Brewing and Deschutes.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/423/68746



BLVD Collab #2 is great. Its a Hoppy Belgian Wit. Very Different but Very Good

[Zeuceone]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/ze002.jpg

[Skywalker]

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/8058/screenshot20120206at714.png
Sierra Nevada Imperial Smoked Porter

[BeerAdvocate]

D, you get all the good SN stuff!

[LasciviousXXX]

Drank a bottle of the King Henry last night. I'll be honest, I didn't care for that one as much. Great quality it just didn't appeal to my palate as much.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

D, you get all the good SN stuff!

:tpd:

Maybe if I was able to get more special release SN I'd enjoy them more. The regular lineup is not bad by any means though.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Drank a bottle of the King Henry last night. I'll be honest, I didn't care for that one as much. Great quality it just didn't appeal to my palate as much.

English Style barleywines are hard to get into Týr. I didn't enjoy them at first, but now I love them. They are very sweet and malty, tons of caramel notes, toffee, chocolate, leather, ect.

[W.B.]

Drank a bottle of the King Henry last night. I'll be honest, I didn't care for that one as much. Great quality it just didn't appeal to my palate as much.

Yup I felt the same and though I'd drink it again in the right mood, I wouldn't make any trade's for it.

Also agree with CWS and would add if your just trying the style to try one that is not barrel aged. English style Barleywine, like a vintage Brooklyn's Monster Ale, provide great complexity that is not obscured by the barrel aging contribution. Also, maybe try and American style, some incredible one's out there as well; again maybe not barrel aged. It's funny to me as I love barrel aged beers in general; and while I have enjoyed some barrel aged Barleywine's I mostly prefer them to not have been. But that may be just me.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yup I felt the same and though I'd drink it again in the right mood, I wouldn't make any trade's for it.

Also agree with CWS and would add if your just trying the style to try one that is not barrel aged. English style Barleywine, like a vintage Brooklyn's Monster Ale, provide great complexity that is not obscured by the barrel aging contribution. Also, maybe try and American style, some incredible one's out there as well; again maybe not barrel aged. It's funny to me as I love barrel aged beers in general; and while I have enjoyed some barrel aged Barleywine's I mostly prefer them to not have been. But that may be just me.

Yeah I agree on the Barrel Aged aspect. That adds another level of flavor, some people don't like it. I think the bar is set with JW Lees Harvest Ale as far as non-barrel aged english barleywines are concerned. Had an 2002 Lees recently, drank much like a port. Maybe a little too sweet for my taste. Would have been great with a cigar..

[newcigarz]

Anchorage/Dogfish Collab. Brewed with Sorachi Ace and Styrian Golding Hops. Aged in French Oak Chardonnay barrels with brettanomyces.

http://www.fototime.com/37A8385E2EF9EEF/orig.jpg

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/E5D6767A75A665C/standard.jpg

[awsmith4]

http://www.fototime.com/E5D6767A75A665C/standard.jpg

Nice!

If you still have a Wake n Bake, mix the two for what they call a Wake n Moo...very tasty

[newcigarz]

Nice!

If you still have a Wake n Bake, mix the two for what they call a Wake n Moo...very tasty

got one left, so I will give it a try. :tu

[MNSmoker]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/myon1010/photo23.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

I almost grabbed the Double Bastard but they wanted almost $80.00 for a case of 12 bottles.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6846050319_6744a6733f.jpg

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/myon1010/photo23.jpg

You planning to throw a sixer of Bigfoot in the cellar? I still need to get this vintage. What's nice about Bigfoot is how good it is fresh, how well it can age, and the price is awesome.

[MNSmoker]

You planning to throw a sixer of Bigfoot in the cellar? I still need to get this vintage. What's nice about Bigfoot is how good it is fresh, how well it can age, and the price is awesome.

Yep, definitely. I'll probably grab another sixer to throw down there too. I have two from last year, and I plan on grabbing a couple every year.

[Wanger]

Needed some rum, too. :p
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6851673603_23d0eb5e86_z.jpg

[Skywalker]

Needed some rum, too. :p
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6851673603_23d0eb5e86_z.jpg

Sweet!!!:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

full case of the newest batch of Hopslam
2 bombers of the new release of Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee Stout

I passed on the Bourbon County Bramble. Doesn't sound appealing at all to me.

[landhoney]

I passed on the Bourbon County Bramble. Doesn't sound appealing at all to me.

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

I don't like fruit added to my stouts. I had some blueberry stout from Dark Horse I think, didn't like it at all.

[landhoney]

I don't like fruit added to my stouts. I had some blueberry stout from Dark Horse I think, didn't like it at all.

Yes, but the trade value alone. :tu I'll have some Hunahpu next month that I would gladly trade for a bottle of this............

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yes, but the trade value alone. :tu I'll have some Hunahpu next month that I would gladly trade for a bottle of this............

I'll call my guy at lunch and see if there is still some bottles...

[awsmith4]

Yes, but the trade value alone. :tu I'll have some Hunahpu next month that I would gladly trade for a bottle of this............

I'll call my guy at lunch and see if there is still some bottles...

:r

Ah the power of the Hunahpu

Damn I am going to be in Tampa about 5 days too late for the release!

[landhoney]

I'll call my guy at lunch and see if there is still some bottles...

:gl:wo

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:gl:wo

PM incoming Seth

[awsmith4]

Seth is there areas at CCb that you can enjoy a cigar and a beer? Even though I'll miss the Hunaphu release by a few days I think I will still try and make a visit to the brewery.

[landhoney]

Seth is there areas at CCb that you can enjoy a cigar and a beer? Even though I'll miss the Hunaphu release by a few days I think I will still try and make a visit to the brewery.

Hmmmm, that is an interesting question, thinking back on it I have only been to the brewery for special releases when they had stuff set up outside (when they absolutely do allow smoking - I had a cigar at the end of Hunahpu last year).

I'm not sure if during normal operation they have seating outside or not. If they do, I'm sure you can smoke, I just don't know if they have outside seating normally (but I imagine they do).

Long story short, I will get an answer for you soon. :tu

[Jbailey]

Got a hold of one of my stores and they were doubtful they would ever get in GI Coffee Stout or Bramble Rye. One down a few more to check out.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Got a hold of one of my stores and they were doubtful they would ever get in GI Coffee Stout or Bramble Rye. One down a few more to check out.

PM sent Dave:D

[newcigarz]

:r

Ah the power of the Hunahpu

Damn I am going to be in Tampa about 5 days too late for the release!

come earlier:D

[awsmith4]

come earlier:D

If I can figure out a way I will, you going to be there?

[newcigarz]

If I can figure out a way I will, you going to be there?


yep!

[Mattso3000]

Stopped by the Blue Max to see if they had Hopslam yet, sounds like 2/15...picked up a few other things to keep me busy.
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/mattso3000/SU1HLTIwMTIwMjExLTAwMDM5LmpwZw.jpg

[LasciviousXXX]

Has anyone tried any of the 3 Floyd's Creeper Doppelbock or Moloko Milk Stout? I'm looking at a few bottles on Ebay and wanted to know if anyone thinks they are worth obtaining at $40 & $25 respectively.

Thanks guys! I've bought so much beer lately because of T.G and ChicagoWhiteSox its not even funny :D

[Jbailey]

I want to say I've had the Creeper at 3F's once (trying to remember). Moloko is a pretty good milk stout on of my favs. One time traveling back and forth from MI to WI I stopped at 3F's and tried a bourbon barrel aged Moloko and it was incredible. I tried to get a growler filled but they wouldn't sell one, just on tap.

You really need to make a trip east of AZ Tyr. :r

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/18C45F3B17E53D4/orig.jpg

[Mattso3000]

http://www.fototime.com/18C45F3B17E53D4/orig.jpg

You're killin me. Can't wait till wednesday.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Has anyone tried any of the 3 Floyd's Creeper Doppelbock or Moloko Milk Stout? I'm looking at a few bottles on Ebay and wanted to know if anyone thinks they are worth obtaining at $40 & $25 respectively.

Thanks guys! I've bought so much beer lately because of T.G and ChicagoWhiteSox its not even funny :D

Creeper was a great beer. I bought some at pub last January.. Opened it around July I think. Held up fine, I'd imagine it's still drinking good. Moloko is also good, the label is one of my favs:r Moloko is an August release, and I've never had it very old, so look around for tasting notes on older bottles before you buy that one.

[newcigarz]

You're killin me. Can't wait till wednesday.

almost left it at the store, it's gotten so expensive. :td

[hammondc]

http://www.fototime.com/18C45F3B17E53D4/orig.jpg

Kiling me. My brother in law in South Carolina bought a case. I will get to dip into that in about 3 weeks when I go for a visit. I hope it is still fresh. No bells (yet) here in the great republic of tejas.

[Mattso3000]

almost left it at the store, it's gotten so expensive. :td

Yeah, it's a 2 sixer limit on this stuff for me. Think it was 17 bucks per last year.

[awsmith4]

As expensive as it is, I paid about $17 a sixer, its only $2 more than a lot of other Bell's products. And personally I don't mind paying that much when I pay upwards of $20 for some of the special releases that come in 750ml bottles.

[newcigarz]

As expensive as it is, I paid about $17 a sixer, its only $2 more than a lot of other Bell's products. And personally I don't mind paying that much when I pay upwards of $20 for some of the special releases that come in 750ml bottles.

we are getting raped here in Florida, Total Wine was $21.99/ 6 pack:gary

[Powers]

Got an opportunity to tour Thomas Creek Brewery in Greenville, SC yesterday. It's a relatively small micro-brew facility, they put out 6,000 barrels last year, but it was awesome. We had several samples but my favorite was their Belgian-Style Imperial Porter: Conduplico :dr Plus they had a great deal on 'em, 2 750 ml bottles for $10! I picked up four of them and also swung by a local beer exchange and got some other treats. The Conduplico is 4th from the left:

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/thegeneral320/0211122001.jpg

[awsmith4]

Nice haul Mike!

[Powers]

Nice haul Mike!

That's bro! Not often am I able to splurge on somethin' better than PBR :r

[LasciviousXXX]

I want to say I've had the Creeper at 3F's once (trying to remember). Moloko is a pretty good milk stout on of my favs. One time traveling back and forth from MI to WI I stopped at 3F's and tried a bourbon barrel aged Moloko and it was incredible. I tried to get a growler filled but they wouldn't sell one, just on tap.

You really need to make a trip east of AZ Tyr. :r

There's something east of AZ? LOL

Creeper was a great beer. I bought some at pub last January.. Opened it around July I think. Held up fine, I'd imagine it's still drinking good. Moloko is also good, the label is one of my favs:r Moloko is an August release, and I've never had it very old, so look around for tasting notes on older bottles before you buy that one.

Thank you both gentlemen! I went ahead and pulled the trigger on them both so that I can get a taste :D

[cobra03]

Just picked up a bomber of Firestone Double Jack IPA. It was a toss up between this and Great Divide Hercules Double IPA. There were only 2 of these left so i went with the Double Jack.

[BeerAdvocate]

Firestone is awsome. Great choice!!!

[MNSmoker]

Just picked up a bomber of Firestone Double Jack IPA. It was a toss up between this and Great Divide Hercules Double IPA. There were only 2 of these left so i went with the Double Jack.

I had a bomber of this and the Union Jack a few weeks ago and thought they were both fantastic! I wish they would distribute to MN. Then again, there are a ton of CA breweries that I wish would distribute to MN.

[cobra03]

Thats good to hear. I think i m going to drink it tonight. Also this place had a ton of Southern Tier Pumpking left in stock. If anyone wants any let me know we can work something out.

[LasciviousXXX]

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/LasciviousXXX/500176d8.jpg

If you knew how hard it was to get a 4 pack of this in AZ you'd be impressed :D

[awsmith4]

I'm impressed, Tyr. This tear its been pretty abudant here but in years past it was quite the struggle to find. Love that stuff.

[LasciviousXXX]

Awwwww yeah! Found a place that still had some stock left. Still one of my favorites even after trying some AMAZING beers recently.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/LasciviousXXX/1a79dd96.jpg

[Wanger]

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/LasciviousXXX/500176d8.jpg

If you knew how hard it was to get a 4 pack of this in AZ you'd be impressed :D

Thankfully, it's not hard to get here. :p One of my faves!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Awwwww yeah! Found a place that still had some stock left. Still one of my favorites even after trying some AMAZING beers recently.

I LOVE regular Delirium Tremens!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Founders Curmudgeon Better Half:banger

[newcigarz]

Founders Curmudgeon Better Half:banger

lucky:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

lucky:tu

I was very lucky to get some. Trust me on that. I'm a big old ale fan, and one that's aged in oak bourbon barrels that previously held maple syrup, I'm in:D

[mmblz]

we are getting raped here in Florida, Total Wine was $21.99/ 6 pack:gary

we're getting raped in NH, they don't even distribute here - and you all keep talking about it!

;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

we're getting raped in NH, they don't even distribute here - and you all keep talking about it!

;)

No Bells? That's a crime. Hopslam is the best double IPA I've ever had.

[yourchoice]

No Bells? That's a crime. Hopslam is the best double IPA I've ever had.

No Bells in Jersey either! :c

[Bill86]

No Bells? That's a crime. Hopslam is the best double IPA I've ever had.

How much better than FFF Dreadnaught?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

How much better than FFF Dreadnaught?

By a small margin. Hopslam is very unique because of the honey. Dreadnaught or Arctic Panzer may be 2 and 3 for me. Double Trouble is also up there.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

How much better than FFF Dreadnaught?

Honestly Bill, I'd take a fresh pour of Dreadnaught at the Three Floyds pub over Hopslam any day of the week. I love FFF's brewpub.

[mmblz]

No Bells? That's a crime. Hopslam is the best double IPA I've ever had.

No Bell's - I think the closest was PA or something when I looked before.
No Founders in NH. Apparently in VT which is just a few miles away but I haven't figured out where to get it yet.
:(

To make myself feel better I was looking at Binnys, hoping to see that they didn't have some of the breweries closer to here like Smuttynose or Clown Shoes. But no such luck, they have it all :gary

Well, they don't have Rock Art. I've only had the Vermonster - it was pretty good, not the best thing ever though.

[Salvelinus]

Try the rock art black moon, and the ESBsquared is good too.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

No Bell's - I think the closest was PA or something when I looked before.
No Founders in NH. Apparently in VT which is just a few miles away but I haven't figured out where to get it yet.
:(

To make myself feel better I was looking at Binnys, hoping to see that they didn't have some of the breweries closer to here like Smuttynose or Clown Shoes. But no such luck, they have it all :gary

Well, they don't have Rock Art. I've only had the Vermonster - it was pretty good, not the best thing ever though.

Have you ever had Hopslam?

[Mattso3000]

By a small margin. Hopslam is very unique because of the honey. Dreadnaught or Arctic Panzer may be 2 and 3 for me. Double Trouble is also up there.

Have you tried this years Surly Abrasive yet? Had one back to back with a Double Trouble the other day and the Abrasive was quite a bit better. Haven't had the pleasure of trying this years Hopslam yet.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Have you tried this years Surly Abrasive yet? Had one back to back with a Double Trouble the other day and the Abrasive was quite a bit better. Haven't had the pleasure of trying this years Hopslam yet.

Yeah I've had it. Very good, but I actually like Furious better:2

[Jbailey]

I've tried Hopslam on tap and also on the firkin (the winner).

[mmblz]

Have you ever had Hopslam?

Nope. In fact nothing Bell's
Only wish I had gotten more into beer while I was still in Chicago...

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I've tried Hopslam on tap and also on the firkin (the winner).

I almost always prefer the cask (firkin) version of a beer.

[Mattso3000]

Yeah I've had it. Very good, but I actually like Furious better:2

Can't argue that, just was saying I preferred it to Double Trouble.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Can't argue that, just was saying I preferred it to Double Trouble.

Abrasive is good, but I have to be in the mood for a malty double IPA. My friend has family in MN, so whenever he goes there he always brings back Surly.

[awsmith4]

I almost always prefer the cask (firkin) version of a beer.

I had the pleasure of cask Hopslam and Expedition Stout last year and both were most excellent.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I had the pleasure of cask Hopslam and Expedition Stout last year and both were most excellent.

Damn, cask Expy sounds amazing.

[kaisersozei]

Cask Hopslam? Whoa. :dr

Had some cask Hop Wallop tonight, felt lucky to get that

[awsmith4]

Damn, cask Expy sounds amazing.

It was, it was :tu

Matt-n-GA and I had it at a special Bell's tasting last year, very memorable

[Jbailey]

I was going to grab some Hopslam but saw these.

Bomber of Boris the Crushed and Boris the Destroyer.
And a few bombers of Three Floyds Behmoth Barleywine. :r (one of my favorite Barleywines)

[Mattso3000]

Oh yeah...
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[Jbailey]

new belgium cocoa mole
founders better half (limit one bottle per person)

I was about to walk after buying the mole but turned around and asked the girl behind the counter if they were getting in a few different beer. She said we have better half it's just in the back. I guess it never hurts to ask. :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Just got a text from a friend... There's some 2008 Bells Third Coast Ale that just came in.. I may need to make a run.

[Blak Smyth]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/06acfe0a.jpg

[cobra03]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/06acfe0a.jpg

Unibroue makes some nice beers especially that Trois Pistoles.

[Aero95]

Founders Better half
Dogfish Head Noble Rot
Brooklyn Black Ops
AleSmith Speedway Stout

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/E4F20A6B06449CC/orig.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Unibroue makes some nice beers especially that Trois Pistoles.

I haven't tried any yet, nice to hear it is good. it was $20 for a sampler so I grabbed it.

[cobra03]

I haven't tried any yet, nice to hear it is good. it was $20 for a sampler so I grabbed it.

Yeah the Trois is one of my favs. Which reminds me i havent had it in while and need to pick some up

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Got some Better Half a few days ago. Figured a CBS would look good next to it:D

[awsmith4]

Got some Better Half a few days ago. Figured a CBS would look good next to it:D

:tu

[kaisersozei]

Couldn't make it to New Orleans, so I had to settle for a Mardi Gras haul:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/e317ac6e.jpg

[Skywalker]

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7663/screenshot20120223at105.png

[Hem]

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/Whemberg/photo1-1.jpg

Picked up some Speedway through Bill86's recomendation. Can't wait to crack her open this week!

[newcigarz]

Beer from a couple of trades I did recently.

Jester King Thrash Metal, FreeTail La Muerta, Real Ale Coffee Porter, Real Ale 15 Anniv. , and Real Ale Pheonix Double ESB.
http://www.fototime.com/C71A1FEB14CE27A/orig.jpg

[newcigarz]

Russian River Blind Pig, Port Brewing WipeOut IPA, NE Brewing Imperial Stout Trooper.

http://www.fototime.com/F0AB088AE24D2B3/orig.jpg

[Skywalker]

I love it - Imperial Stout Trooper!!!:tu

[Hem]

I love it - Imperial Stout Trooper!!!:tu

LoL +1 on that! I wouldn't have been able to resist picking that one up

[MarkinAZ]

Russian River Blind Pig, Port Brewing WipeOut IPA, NE Brewing Imperial Stout Trooper.

http://www.fototime.com/F0AB088AE24D2B3/orig.jpg

I thought that "piggy" looked familiar. Back in the late 90', there was a brewery in Temecula, CA named "Blind Pig Brewery," and they produced a great little IPA for the period. Then I heard they folded and lost contact. Here's a bit from Wikipedia:

"Russian River Brewing Company was created in 1997 when Korbel Champagne Cellars (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korbel_Champagne_Cellars) of Guerneville (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerneville), California (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California) decided to try their hand at brewing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewing) beer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer).[1] (http://www.russianriverbrewing.com/wordpress/rrbcwp.php) Brewer Vinnie Cilurzo (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vinnie_Cilurzo&action=edit&redlink=1) was hired as brewmaster (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewmaster). Korbel quit the brewing business, and sold the brewery to Cilurzo and his wife Natalie in 2002. Vinnie's Blind Pig brewery changed names to Russian River, remodeled and expanded in 2004, eventually moving to Santa Rosa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Rosa,_California), at their current 4th Street location. Cilurzo is regarded as one of the most innovative microbrewers in the country[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_River_Brewing_Company#cite_note-0) and credited with inventing the beer style Double India Pale Ale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_India_Pale_Ale), known alternately as Imperial IPA, when he was the head brewer at Blind Pig Brewing Company in Temecula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temecula), California (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California)."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_River_Brewing_Company

http://russianriverbrewing.com/

[Skywalker]

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[newcigarz]

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/5451/screenshot20120226at125.png

Nice, looking forward to Hoptimum this year.
Love to get some of that Audition, is that brewery only?

[Skywalker]

Nice, looking forward to Hoptimum this year.
Love to get some of that Audition, is that brewery only?

Yes. Unfortunately the Audition is only at the brewery!:(

It is a very tasty Imperial Smoked Porter!

[cobra03]

A few of my pick up from my visit to Total Wine in Richmond. Alot of good stuff i cant find up here.

[MikeyC]

A few of my pick up from my visit to Total Wine in Richmond. Alot of good stuff i cant find up here.

I visited my first Total Wine store recently in Florida. These places are AWESOME. I wish we had that chain up here. Unfortunately, we have some pretty out dated alcohol laws here in MA. I believe a corporation can only own so many liquor licenses. It really prevents large chains like this from coming into the area. Most liquor stores in these parts are mom & pop operations. Few supermarkets carry alcohol and some wholesale clubs have some locations that sell alcohol.

[kaisersozei]

A few of my pick up from my visit to Total Wine in Richmond. Alot of good stuff i cant find up here.

Which Total Wine had the Hopslam?

[cobra03]

Which Total Wine had the Hopslam?

The one on Robius/ midlothian. It was behind the front counter. I saw it by chance and had to ask for it. I got it on thursday and it looked like they still had a few left.

[Jbailey]

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3452/034qm.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/034qm.jpg/)

Lost Abby
Judgement Day
Red Barn Ale
10 Commandments
Inferno Ale
Deliverance x4

[newcigarz]

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3452/034qm.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/034qm.jpg/)



:dr

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Goose Island Sofie
2011 Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout
2010 Three Floyds Dark Lord
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6882

[newcigarz]

From a recent trade

Town Hall BA Buffalo Bock and Tumaltuos Rare, Steel Toe Size 7 and Rainmaker, and Surly Coffee Bender.

http://www.fototime.com/B3C83E71B2AEE4E/orig.jpg

[Wanger]

Surly Coffee Bender...YUM!!!

[Hem]

Picked up some VooDoo American Stout and some Espresso Oak Aged Yeti

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/Whemberg/photo.jpg

[kaisersozei]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/60d72151.jpg

My favorite beer & wine B&M closed this week, I picked up a few items from their "look what we found" inventory. The Avery's are both from 2009, the Weyerbacher (x2) is a 2006 triple IPAs.

[newcigarz]

My favorite beer & wine B&M closed this week, I picked up a few items from their "look what we found" inventory. The Avery's are both from 2009, the Weyerbacher (x2) is a 2006 triple IPAs.

curious how those IPAs have held up.

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/9DD9702001080DB/orig.jpg

[Hem]

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/Whemberg/photo31.jpg :)

[landhoney]

No pics sorry:

2 Upland Gilgamesh (has anyone had it yet? At $25 a bottle is better be good!)
2 Founders Backwoods Bastard ('08)
1 BCBS ('08)

Last three were from a member here, but I'm not telling, curious to see how they are holding up ;)

[Powers]

Nice haul Seth :dr

[newcigarz]

No pics sorry:

2 Upland Gilgamesh (has anyone had it yet? At $25 a bottle is better be good!)
2 Founders Backwoods Bastard ('08)
1 BCBS ('08)

Last three were from a member here, but I'm not telling, curious to see how they are holding up ;)

:dr

[Resipsa]

DLD tickets on sale 3/17 at noon

http://www.darklordday.com/

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2 bottles of Old Raspy XIV. The previous release of this beer is one of the best barrel aged stouts I've ever had.

[Wanger]

Hi...my name is Mike, and I'm a beeraholic:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/6819751588_092d0c131e_b.jpg

...and yes, that is 10 (now 9) bottles of New Belgium Cocoa Mole.

[BeerAdvocate]

-a case of 2012 SN Bigfoot to put away until next year
-3 4pks of fresh SN Torpedo in cans
-2 Avery Maharaja IPA

(not pictured 3 bottles of BLVD Rye-on-Rye)

[MarkinAZ]

-a case of 2012 SN Bigfoot to put away until next year

-3 4pks of fresh SN Torpedo in cans
-2 Avery Maharaja IPA



Storing up for the Summer Travis?;) Love the SN Torpedo (in bottles)...

[boom]

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/baseworks/IMG050.jpg

21st Amendment Allies win the war...Back in black...Brew free or die ipa
Stone ruination
Drakes denoggonizer
Stone old guardian 2012
Laugunitas hopstoopid
Speakeasy double daddy
lagunitas red

[mmblz]

mostly local(yes, whole different states are local around here ;) )

[kaisersozei]

A great selection of brews I've never had, from a trade with cobra03

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/e7cf4eae.jpg

Thanks, Scott! :tu

[Jbailey]

Crazy beer weekend.

The beers on tap were amazing, these are what I brought home.

Three Floyds:
Zombie Dust
Jinx Proof
Lord Admiral Nelson

Founders:
KBS

Brewer Vivant: (pretty sweet place!)
Solitude: Belgian Amber Ale

Stopped at a pretty decent store in battle creek and grabbed a few more beers.
North Coast Old Rasputin XIV
Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout
Shorts Brewing ControversiALE
Shorts Brewing Raisin Apollo
Shorts Brewing Ginger in the Rye
Saugatuck Neapolitan Stout

[Devanmc]

Crazy beer weekend.

The beers on tap were amazing, these are what I brought home.

Three Floyds:
Zombie Dust
Jinx Proof
Lord Admiral Nelson

Founders:
KBS

Brewer Vivant: (pretty sweet place!)
Solitude: Belgian Amber Ale

Stopped at a pretty decent store in battle creek and grabbed a few more beers.
North Coast Old Rasputin XIV
Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout
Shorts Brewing ControversiALE
Shorts Brewing Raisin Apollo
Shorts Brewing Ginger in the Rye
Saugatuck Neapolitan Stout

so you stopped in battle creek but not Kzoo :confused:

[cobra03]

Glad those got to you safe and sound Gerard. Let me know what you think. The Nosferatu is a fav of mine and the Flying Bison are brewed here in Buffalo. All good stuff. Tried to give you a wide sampling.

[newcigarz]

Partial haul from this weekend. Still missing a couple of bottles.

4 x 2012 Hunahpu
1 x 2011 Hunahpu
1 x Church on a Hill CCB/SwampHead Collab barleywine
1 x Roosevelt CCB/SwampHead Collab barleywine
& some glassware

http://www.fototime.com/C03B7FB30085A7D/orig.jpg

[mu mike]

Partial haul from this weekend. Still missing a couple of bottles.

4 x 2012 Hunahpu



Wanna trade? :dr:chr

[newcigarz]

Wanna trade? :dr:chr

for?

[mu mike]

A kidney?

Don't have much, just getting into cellaring. I have some DFH WWS, one bottle of FW Parabola, several bottles of GI BCBS, Schlafly Reserve RIS, Abyss, Black Butte XXIII, and some other misc. bottles. If none of those interest you, no worries!

[mrreindeer]

Been on a bit of a growler roll...

Picked up a couple from Hangar 24 in Redlands, CA on Saturday on the way back from Palm Springs.

IPA & DIPA

Good stuff - can't get 'em in bottles smaller than this or closer to home unfortunately!

11494

[cobra03]

DFH 75 Min IPA and a 6er of Flying Bison IPA

[b0rderman]

feels like I haven't posted here in forever...I see there's been some very nice hauls over the last few months...I've been haulin' too, just haven't taken any pictures, until today...
restocked the fridge at work...nothing special, just some universal favorites around here.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/6977667475_038da65c5a_z.jpg
p.s. I think Deviant Dales is delicious.

[cort]

Stopped for some shopping after work today.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/2012-03-14_16-50-38_70.jpg

[Hem]

Partial haul from this weekend. Still missing a couple of bottles.

4 x 2012 Hunahpu
1 x 2011 Hunahpu
1 x Church on a Hill CCB/SwampHead Collab barleywine
1 x Roosevelt CCB/SwampHead Collab barleywine
& some glassware

http://www.fototime.com/C03B7FB30085A7D/orig.jpg

My Father In-Law stopped in to grab us 4 bottles but said the place was an absolute mad house. Did they have any left over at the 7:30pm mark for a no limit buy? We didn't even get to taste one :(

[Zeuceone]

Been on a bit of a growler roll...

Picked up a couple from Hangar 24 in Redlands, CA on Saturday on the way back from Palm Springs.

IPA & DIPA

Good stuff - can't get 'em in bottles smaller than this or closer to home unfortunately!

11494

I was going to say those look like Hangar growlers. The IPA and DIPA are great.

[newcigarz]

My Father In-Law stopped in to grab us 4 bottles but said the place was an absolute mad house. Did they have any left over at the 7:30pm mark for a no limit buy? We didn't even get to taste one :(

They had some left at 7:30 for up to a case a person purchase. We were in line but they ran out before we got any more. This is the first time they completely sold out. Over 5,000 people showed up for the event.

[Hem]

They had some left at 7:30 for up to a case a person purchase. We were in line but they ran out before we got any more. This is the first time they completely sold out. Over 5,000 people showed up for the event.

That's a shame...he was there at around 1 and the employees at the front were saying they were out of wristbands for the Hunahpu :gary

Next year I'll be there bright and early with a cooler and a lawn chair :tu

[cort]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/2012-03-15_16-51-40_392.jpg

[awsmith4]

Sculpin :dr

[Jbailey]

Drove around town today before work, during lunch and after work for KBS. Stopped at 6 places and scored bottles at 4 of them. Only one sold it in 4 packs rest were single bottles.

I haven't heard many good things about the 2012 yet. I want to kick my allergies I got right now before I crack a bottle. I had it fresh at KBS Day at Founder but it took the back seat to Bourbon Barrel Sumatra Brown another beer that was on tap that day. I personally think 2010 was the last year that KBS was great.

[awsmith4]

Drove around town today before work, during lunch and after work for KBS. Stopped at 6 places and scored bottles at 4 of them. Only one sold it in 4 packs rest were single bottles.

I haven't heard many good things about the 2012 yet. I want to kick my allergies I got right now before I crack a bottle. I had it fresh at KBS Day at Founder but it took the back seat to Bourbon Barrel Sumatra Brown another beer that was on tap that day. I personally think 2010 was the last year that KBS was great.

I scored a whopping 2 bottles. One other place had another bottle for sale but they wanted $8.99 for one 12oz bottle, I decided to pass.

[Jbailey]

It's never been this crazy around here for KBS. I think the beer world has exploded in the last year and a half based on how hard it has gotten to get certain beers.

[awsmith4]

It's never been this crazy around here for KBS. I think the beer world has exploded in the last year and a half based on how hard it has gotten to get certain beers.

That and Founder's has gone into multiple new markets without expanding production, though I hear they are supposed to be remedying that soon

[Jbailey]

That and Founder's has gone into multiple new markets without expanding production, though I hear they are supposed to be remedying that soon

They will triple the amount of KBS made next year compared to this year.


Same with Goose Island which has increased their distribution to the point were stores around here never see any of the hard to find stuff anymore.

[W.B.]

Same with Goose Island which has increased their distribution to the point were stores around here never see any of the hard to find stuff anymore.

This drove me nuts! The big Bud boys buys GI and forget all about the locals who helped make them what they'd become. Very disappointing.:td

[awsmith4]

They will triple the amount of KBS made next year compared to this year.


Same with Goose Island which has increased their distribution to the point were stores around here never see any of the hard to find stuff anymore.

Growing pains can be just that, all in all I am glad for the craft boom. Even the redneck bars now have at least a local beer on tap or something like Fat Tire. I understand that Fat Tire is nothing to flip out about but its a solid choice over the BMC dominance of years past

[Jbailey]

Very true Albert!

[awsmith4]

I also like the fact I can get your locals better than you locals can :p

[W.B.]

Growing pains can be just that, all in all I am glad for the craft boom. Even the redneck bars now have at least a local beer on tap or something like Fat Tire. I understand that Fat Tire is nothing to flip out about but its a solid choice over the BMC dominance of years past

Oh sure, you expect good reasoning to squash the beginning of a perfectly fine silly grudge toward big Bud's latest acquisition. Probably will, nicely stated.

I also like the fact I can get your locals better than you locals can :p


LOL, nice one.

[newcigarz]

So happy to get this.

http://www.fototime.com/74520C9CBE2261A/standard.jpg

[Zeuceone]

That sounds interesting.

[Chainsaw13]

Enjoying some Founders Breakfast Stout. Scored 3 4- packs
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[Hem]

Picked these up today! Tried to keep it local while I'm out here...cept for that 3 Floyds/Brew Dog combo..looked too good to pass up!

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/Whemberg/photo31-1.jpg

[pnoon]

Excellent choices.
The 3 CA beers are some of my favorites. Wish I could get 3 Floyds out here in San Diego.

[Hem]

Excellent choices.
The 3 CA beers are some of my favorites. Wish I could get 3 Floyds out here in San Diego.

Good to hear! I was worried they wouldn't be as good as I'd hoped but now you've got me excited! We can't pick up 3 Floyds in FL either so as soon as I saw that bottle I grabbed it...may be my only chance to snag one :)

[mmblz]

ma has alot of beers that nh doesn't...

[pnoon]

ma has alot of beers that nh doesn't...

Racer 5, Stone and Ballast Point. All very good.
Maharaja is yummy, too.

[mmblz]

The "shoulda" list that I wish I had also bought after getting home is Espresso aged Yeti, Founders Rye IPA, Founders Centennial, Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous. This place had a LOT of stone. We get it here but not as many choices...
They also had Firestone XV but at $20 I hesitate to pay that for any beer.

[Resipsa]

ma has alot of beers that nh doesn't...

Didn't know your Mom was a craft beer fan Julian

[pnoon]

The "shoulda" list that I wish I had also bought after getting home is Espresso aged Yeti, Founders Rye IPA, Founders Centennial, Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous. This place had a LOT of stone. We get it here but not as many choices...
They also had Firestone XV but at $20 I hesitate to pay that for any beer.

Stone is just up the road. :) Ballast Point is also local. :)

Founders isn't even available out here. :(

[mmblz]

Didn't know your Mom was a craft beer fan Julian

it's funny, they don't drink that much beer. usually in the fridge they'll have shipyard export ale, dos equis, sam adams, long trail - nothing awful just nothing adventurous. gave them a couple of the beers i brewed - surly furious clone and stone ruination clone - and they actually claimed to like them a lot. i figured they would be put off by the big hops but i guess not.

[Zeuceone]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/NewImage-1.jpg

[newcigarz]

They also had Firestone XV but at $20 I hesitate to pay that for any beer.

Totally worth it. :2

[newcigarz]

CCB El Murciélago -Double Cream ale with cumin and lime peel added aged in tequila barrels

http://www.fototime.com/B46AA3A4DBD40CC/orig.jpg

[yourchoice]

I went out yesterday in search of a bottle or two of KBS. I had three stores targeted that were all in the same general vicinity. First stop...grabbed two bottles! I decided to continue my travels, but I wasn't able to get any more KBS. But hey, who walks into a liquor store and doesn't walk out with something? Not me! Here's yesterday's haul.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii301/jlail1973/KBS.jpg

Apparently I was in a Founders/DFH mood!

The third stop was one of those so-called out of the way, small places that most people won't go looking for something like this. That's where I was surprised to find a four pack of FBS.

[newcigarz]

Got a box from my Texas trading partner

St. Arnold Endeavour IPA, Jester King Le Petit Prince, FreeTail Old Bat Rastard, FreeTail Velocihoptor, FreeTail Three, Austin EastCiders Gold Top Cider, Southern Star Le Mort Vivant, and Deschutes Obsidian Stout.

http://www.fototime.com/61FFC7099745809/orig.jpg

[Wanger]

Here's my latest...























Oh wait...I didn't get any KBS this year, because people were FOLLOWING THE TRUCK FROM STORE TO STORE here in MPLS!!!!!!!!!!! :gary:gary:gary:gary

[yourchoice]

Oh wait...I didn't get any KBS this year, because people were FOLLOWING THE TRUCK FROM STORE TO STORE here in MPLS!!!!!!!!!!! :gary:gary:gary:gary

That happened in NJ with CBS this year. Unreal. Somehow it wasn't 100% known KBS was coming this week in NJ. I asked a guy at the store if they were getting it and his answer was "We're not sure, and don't call and ask," alluding that regardless if they got it or not they would say no.

At least it gave me a fighting chance.

[kaisersozei]

Oh wait...I didn't get any KBS this year, because people were FOLLOWING THE TRUCK FROM STORE TO STORE here in MPLS!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the kind of crap that drives me crazy. It's almost as bad as those automatic sequencers event companies use that crash Ticketmaster whenever a high profile concert goes on sale.

Makes me thankful that I homebrew and can recreate a reasonable alternative to these (often) overly hyped commercial beers.

[BeerAdvocate]

Does Pete Johnson brew KBS?
I thought it was good, but not THAT good!

[Wanger]

Does Pete Johnson brew KBS?
I thought it was good, but not THAT good!

LMAO.

We were lucky enough to pick up some at an out of the way liquor store last year. Obviously not so lucky this year. It is honestly one of the top 2 or so brews I've ever had. That and Surly Darkness. There are other very good stouts I've had, but they didn't hit me quite like this did. It's just another example of why there are so many brews and cigars out there...different tastes for different folks.

This is the kind of crap that drives me crazy. It's almost as bad as those automatic sequencers event companies use that crash Ticketmaster whenever a high profile concert goes on sale.

Makes me thankful that I homebrew and can recreate a reasonable alternative to these (often) overly hyped commercial beers.

Gerard, if I had time to brew my own beer, I would. But it's just another expense that I don't really need to add to my life right now. LOL

[Hippi3Slay3r]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Cindel_bucket/22435315.jpg

Ive had lots of small batch stuff as of late, but nothing holds my attention like the New Glarus Spotted Cow! So simple but so good :tu

check em out> http://www.newglarusbrewing.com/index.cfm/general/index

[Steve]

Nice haul!

[cobra03]

Bomber of Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye and a 4 pack of Sierra Nevada Hoptimum. Never had the Hoptimum so im pretty excited about it.

[newcigarz]

A couple trades

Town Hall Barrel Monkey and Lift Bridge Irish Coffee Stout

http://www.fototime.com/2DDF89A31934FEC/standard.jpg

Hill Farmstead Damon, Ithaca Excelsior! alpHalpHa, Nugget Nectar, and Weyerbacher Sixteen

http://www.fototime.com/01EB08180293FD8/standard.jpg

[boom]

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/baseworks/IMG086.jpg

[Skywalker]

Sweet Haul Troy!!!

That Red Ale is :dr

[Gooner]

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/3be2a9ac.jpg

Sorry crappy iphone pic.

[Patrick B]

A buddy called me Friday and said he got a CASE of KBS and wanted to know if I wanted to split it. I said sure! I also grabbed a few singles here and there. Stocked up for a little while.

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/F32C02C3402A6F0/standard.jpg

[cobra03]

Thats good stuff right there. Had my first Hoptimum the other day and loved it. The Torpedo is a staple in my beer fridge.

[newcigarz]

Thats good stuff right there. Had my first Hoptimum the other day and loved it. The Torpedo is a staple in my beer fridge.

Curious to see how the Torpedo holds up in the cans. This batch was canned in Feb.

[Gooner]

Hoarding the Orval since I'm having a really hard time finding it in stock in my area. I love me some Orval! :dr

Westvleteren 12
Westvleteren 8
Westvleteren Blonde
4-pack Orval (x4)
4-pack St. Bernardus Abt 12

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/287e42e2.jpg

[BeerAdvocate]

Curious to see how the Torpedo holds up in the cans. This batch was canned in Feb.

Torpedo in the can is AMAZING!!!

[Jbailey]

Nice hauls on the Westvleteren. :tu

[Gooner]

Nice hauls on the Westvleteren. :tu

Thanks, a buddy got it for me from the gift shop at the abbey. I need to call them and make an appointment and get me a case of the 12, I live about 30-40 mins from the abbey.

[Jbailey]

I need to call them and make an appointment and get me a case of the 12, I live about 30-40 mins from the abbey.

Best idea ever!

That's very cool. :tu

[newcigarz]

Couple of vintage Deschutes beers from a recent trade.

Dissident and Mirror Mirror.

http://www.fototime.com/9DCEF34D0F5EC9D/orig.jpg

[Gooner]

I age cigars so why not beer?

Case of Westmalle Tripel in the cellar. Next week, case of Rochefort.

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/Gooner72/08715bee.jpg

[Jbailey]

Love that case!

[b0rderman]

excellent choices for the cellar...and yes, it is time for your crate of westy
I can't wait to go back to the abbey...I was lucky enough to go with dutchman who had an appointment:
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...and I would KILL to be within driving distance of Dranken Geers:
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Oh yea...reason for the visit - late night haul:
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[Skywalker]

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[Skywalker]

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These 4 bottles were a gift from my wife!:)

[Gooner]

excellent choices for the cellar...and yes, it is time for your crate of westy
I can't wait to go back to the abbey...I was lucky enough to go with dutchman who had an appointment:
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/248894_10100271584848683_10200584_53324716_6071045 _n.jpg

If I'm able to get an appointment, I'll post some pics up during my visit! Cool pics! :tu

[landhoney]

Oh yea...reason for the visit - late night haul:


Man, I wish we were getting some of those Avery's down here :td We get their regular stuff but I have not seen any of their small batch barrel series.

[b0rderman]

where's down here again?

[Hem]

My pickup for the weekend:

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[Remo]

Nice Bill :tu

[gator_79]

Just picked up:
2x CCB Scotch Ale
2x CCB Good Gourd
8x Plead the 5th
4x Dragonsmilk stuot
4x Old Viscosity
3x Serpents Stout
1x Older Viscosity
1x Deliverance

If I could figure out how to post pics I would.
By the way I just drank the first of the Plead the 5th and it was great. Ordered 2 more 4 packs.

[BeerAdvocate]

My beer for the weekend:

-12pk SN Pale Ale cans
-4pk Green Flash Palate Wrecker
-4pk SN Hoptimum
-4pk Goose Island Matilda

and in the back is a Sierra Nevada tin sign that the guy at the liquor store gave me because I have been buying so much SN brews lately :tu

[Skywalker]

My beer for the weekend:

-12pk SN Pale Ale cans
-4pk Green Flash Palate Wrecker
-4pk SN Hoptimum
-4pk Goose Island Matilda

and in the back is a Sierra Nevada tin sign that the guy at the liquor store gave me because I have been buying so much SN brews lately :tu

Sweet haul Travis!!!:tu

I have one of those tin signs hanging in the man cave!

[Stick]

Drove 10 hours round trip to Ithaca for the Leablu release and got totally shut out at the brewery. There way WAY more people there than they had cases, but for some reason they chose not to reduce the allotment so some 100+ people stood in line for 2 hours only to get no beer. Managed to pick up a bottle randomly chatting up a guy at lunch, so it wasn't a total loss and qualifies as a "haul" I guess.
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[cobra03]

Drove 10 hours round trip to Ithaca for the Leablu release and got totally shut out at the brewery. There way WAY more people there than they had cases, but for some reason they chose not to reduce the allotment so some 100+ people stood in line for 2 hours only to get no beer. Managed to pick up a bottle randomly chatting up a guy at lunch, so it wasn't a total loss and qualifies as a "haul" I guess.
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Thats sux man.Id be alittle peeved if i went through all of that and couldnt get any. I have never had any of their special releases but i have had many a good time with their Cascazilla. Love that stuff.

[Stick]

I have never had any of their special releases but i have had many a good time with their Cascazilla. Love that stuff.
Got to try their new 14th Anniversary Excelsior!, which was kind of meh. It's a black ipa, and was ok, but didn't blow any of us away. Can never get enough Flower Power though, I'll have to try the Cascazilla.
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[cobra03]

If you like a hoppy red ale you cant go wrong with Cascazilla

[Bleez]

Cousin has been raving about these brews so I picked some up while I was in Atlanta this weekend. Looking at the BA reviews it looks like theyre all rated in the low to mid 80s. First two Hoplantas were pretty good. I'd buy them again.

Jailhouse Brewing Co (Hampton, Ga)
Hop Riot (one time release)
Slammer Wheat
Breakout Stout
Mugshot IPA
Red Brick Hoplanta IPA
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[Zeuceone]

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[cobra03]

Some damn nice looking hauls on here. My beeridor is running low need to head to the store this week.

[b0rderman]

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[newcigarz]

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have you tried the Avery yet?

[b0rderman]

I tried it last night. Very very smooth for a young 17er. I'm not a big Imperial guy, and only really got them because I try to get all the Avery BA series I can...but I've since gone back out for some more because it is delicious. Looking forward to having another in 6 months or so.

[landhoney]

where's down here again?

I missed this question, South Florida, West Palm Beach to be more precise. :tu

[cobra03]

Picked these up at the store today: Southern Tier Oak Aged Un-Earthly IPA, and a bottle of Liefmans Cuvee-Brut.

[mu mike]

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Beautiful. I love Avery's stouts but have never had this one, it appears to be just a Colorado release?

Any chance you could pick up some bottles for me and ship them? I would definitely compensate you for your time! Please PM me if you can help.

[awsmith4]

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Picked up a few while I was in Florida this week