What beers are you enjoying?

[St. Lou Stu]

Is that a double or triple IPA Tim?

I....must.....find......this....beer!

TRIPLE

Limited as Nemesis and KBS from what I gather.
I left my store with 20 4-packs.
At $21 each, I don't see them flying off the shelf.:rolleyes:

[Jbailey]

I left my store with 20 4-packs.
At $21 each, I don't see them flying off the shelf.:rolleyes:

Just at your store! :r

[Jbailey]

I will have to look for a few in my area for sure!!!

[St. Lou Stu]

I will have to look for a few in my area for sure!!!

Yes, yes you do.
It officially just became cold enough to crack one and it is pretty damned good.
Just a touch more bitter than I normally go for at 112IBU, but the flavor overcomes it. No bitter aftertaste at all with a very smooth floral finish. Surprisingly sweet too.
This may sound weird, but it kinda tastes like a Party 898.

I can see myself drinking four in a sitting very easily.

[Jbailey]

Had tonight:

Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron
St. Bernardus Abt 12
Three Floyds Dreadnaught IPA

[donkeyB]

Heniken, of course Heniken, I love it so much!!!
And one more of my favorite is a kind of Vietnamese beer, its tastes so good and different:D

[ahot1pilot]

Well there are so many; Fat Tire, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Red Tail Ale, to name a few. Right now, I would be happy for a Coors Light. In Afghanistan for another 9 Months. We are not able to drink at all. I will read how good the beer is from all of you.

[ahot1pilot]

I discussed this topic with my German friends here. They swear by their German beer. I am very partial with US micro brew. What do you think?

[awsmith4]

Well there are so many; Fat Tire, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Red Tail Ale, to name a few. Right now, I would be happy for a Coors Light. In Afghanistan for another 9 Months. We are not able to drink at all. I will read how good the beer is from all of you.

We'll throw one back in your honor sir, thank you for your service :salute:



As far as micro brew v. German, there are great beers in both worlds I just see the craft beer world as more adventuresome and having more options.

[Jbailey]

I've had a great micro brew and I've had a horrible micro brew. There a a lot of breweries that I only like one or two beers from there are others that I like everything they make. I've had some interesting German beers I liked in the past and really like a good Belgium's!

I don't care where it's from just as long as it's good!

[Scimmia]

I discussed this topic with my German friends here. They swear by their German beer. I am very partial with US micro brew. What do you think?

Germany makes some good beers, but they are pretty limited in style. The US micros make very good beers with a wider selection than you will find anywhere else in the world. For the most part, the traditional areas still make their traditional beer; German lagers in Germany, English style ales in the UK, etc. The US makes every style out there, including some that have virtually disappeared from their traditional areas, plus our own takes on all of them. The only real exception are the American macro lagers, which are available world wide.

[awsmith4]

All this German talk had me wanting a good Dopplebock so I just chilled and poured an Ayinger Celebrator and it is fantastic!

:chr

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

All this German talk had me wanting a good Dopplebock so I just chilled and poured an Ayinger Celebrator and it is fantastic!

:chr

Damn I love that stuff:dr:dr

[Mikey202]

all this german talk had me wanting a good dopplebock so i just chilled and poured an ayinger celebrator and it is fantastic!

:chr

ein beer, bitte!!!:d

[Wanger]

I'm sitting in my garage with my wife, enjoying a Chatoe Rogue while smoking an Angel 100 I was bombed a while back. A tasty combo, if I do say so myself. :)

[Blindjimme]

I'm about 20 minutes from having a Deschutes Mirror Pond, and it can't happen too soon. Long day :tu

[Jbailey]

I'm about 20 minutes from having a Deschutes Mirror Pond, and it can't happen too soon. Long day :tu

Heard many good things about that beer. Enjoy!

[Blindjimme]

It's an amazing Pale Ale.

[Jbailey]

opened up a bottle of Dogfish Head Raison D'Extra.

I love this beer!! I would love it even more if it had a better price. :tu

[awsmith4]

opened up a bottle of Dogfish Head Raison D'Extra.

I love this beer!! I would love it even more if it had a better price. :tu

Is that different from the Raison D'Etre? If its the same, its actually cheaper here than any of the other DFH beers.

[Jbailey]

It is different and way better than the D'etre!

-edit-

It's called a Belgian Strong Dark Ale with 18ABV!

-edit again-

Still thinking of this and I was amazed to see that this was 18ABV. When compared to the Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout with a 13ABV and the alcohol more in your face. This Raison D'Extra is so well balanced it's just crazy. I might have to grab a few more to put away.

[Scimmia]

Still thinking of this and I was amazed to see that this was 18ABV. When compared to the Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout with a 13ABV and the alcohol more in your face. This Raison D'Extra is so well balanced it's just crazy. I might have to grab a few more to put away.

I wonder if that's from the beer itself or from aging. Do your bottles have a date on them? I still haven't heard of any later than 2007.

[Jbailey]

I'll look at the date, where abouts is it located?

[VirtualSmitty]

Grilling tonight, prob three or four dogfish head 60s :D

[BlackDog]

I'm working from home today, grilled a burger for lunch, and am drinking a home brew cream ale. :tu

[Scimmia]

I'll look at the date, where abouts is it located?

Honestly, I can't remember. IIRC it's printed on the bottle itself, not the label, so it shouldn't be too hard to find. I'm thinking it's yellow ink. I have some Palo Santo Marron that the date's unreadable on, though.

[Jbailey]

It's very faint but it's says 07.

[ahot1pilot]

I also agree there are great beers in Germany and in the Micro Brews in the US. The difference is is that the American Micro brews offer several different kinds of beer. From the dark porter to a light pilsner. Hell I love them all. I cant drink Bud or Coors anymore unless I absolutely have too.

[awsmith4]

I started the evening with Bell's Expedition Stout, then I had a nip of bourbon with my cigar but I am finishing with a Sweetwater Happy Ending :)

[Jbailey]

Sounds like a great day Albert. :tu

[detroitpha357]

Blue Moon with s Orange Slice....

[awsmith4]

Sounds like a great day Albert. :tu

I try to make everyday a great day :D

[Jbailey]

Speaking of great day Bookers here!

I feel like I need to grab a drink now.

[Jbailey]

I cooled down a bottle of Night Stalker, just got to find a few friends to share it with now. I'm not going to try to drink the whole bottle again...............maybe.

[Blindjimme]

Damn, wish I was closer :tu

[awsmith4]

I cooled down a bottle of Night Stalker, just got to find a few friends to share it with now. I'm not going to try to drink the whole bottle again...............maybe.

I shared a bottle of Night Stalker with Whoodeeni and Itsmetimd a few weeks ago at a herf, it went quite quickly.

[Jbailey]

Need more of it Albert a case it not enough! :r

I wish there were bars that offered an un-capping fee.

[awsmith4]

Need more of it Albert a case it not enough! :r

I wish there were bars that offered an un-capping fee.


There is no such thing as 'enough' of a good beer
(PSA: Always drink responsibly)

We can't get it here, I did find it in SC last week but opted for the Bear Republic stuff instead but I will be going back for both.

We have a cigar bar here that allows for a cork fee if you have locker. I guess they would allow beer but I've only seen folks pull out liquor

[Jbailey]

My old cigar store was open so you could bring in anything to drink which was great!

Opening up a bottle of Ale Asylum Ballistic. yum!

[BlackDog]

Picked up a 4 pack of Surly Bitter Brewer today, along with a bottle of Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout. Drinking a Bitter Brewer now. Nice, low abv beer. Will save the BCBCS for a special occasion.

[Jbailey]

Did your place have more BCBCS Warren????

Inquiring minds would like to know. :D

[kaisersozei]

Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA. Kinda like a Stone Ruination, but not as well balanced

[thebayratt]

Guinness...... Can't go wrong~

[kugie]

the one i am drinking right now:banger
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[replicant_argent]

Surly furious. Big Can, Big Taste.

[awsmith4]

Abbaye Des Rocs Grand Cru Belgian Special Brown

:)

[Jbailey]

Surly furious. Big Can, Big Taste.

I will be making it up your way later this year Pete to get some Darkness.

[BlackDog]

Did your place have more BCBCS Warren????

Inquiring minds would like to know. :D
There was one, maybe more, as of 3pm yesterday.
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[Jbailey]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel!!

Got my haircut around the corner from the bar so I had to stop in.

[scoop]

Founders Dirty Bastard

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

fat tire

[awsmith4]

Sweetwater IPA

[BlackDog]

Unibroue La Fin du Monde. Wonderful.

[BlackDog]

Sitting in the sun on the back porch, reading, "The Old Man and the Boy" by Robert Ruark, and drinking home brewed IPA. Perfect.

[Jbailey]

Dogfish Head Raison D'etre
Ale Asylum Bedlam
New Belgium Skinny Dip
Central Water Illumination

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Founders Dirty Bastard

Might have to crack one my self!:su

[Sauer Grapes]

Finishing a bomber of Oaked Unearthly IPA right now. Not usually a HUGE fan of oaked brews, but I have to say the oak really compliments the hops in this one.

On a more serious note, found out that Surly had to pull out of the Chicago market due to them not being able to meet the demand in even their home market. Apparently it is an indefinite pull out, and the barkeep I talked to said that it would be at least three months before they resumed shipments, and probably will take until the end of the year. Dang it! I can still find most of their brews around, but furious is nowhere to be found, at least not where I can go without a car.

[silentjon]

Had a nice big bottle of Three Philosophers last night.

[Jbailey]

Had a nice big bottle of Three Philosophers last night.

Did you have an older bottle or a newer one?

[BlackDog]

On a more serious note, found out that Surly had to pull out of the Chicago market due to them not being able to meet the demand in even their home market.

Even in MN they've restricted their supply to basically the Twin Cities. They've stopped deliveries to out-state MN.

[icantbejon]

I can tell you what beer I'm NOT enjoying...

I just bought a sixer of Magic Hat's summer seasonal...the Wacko Summer. It's pink...and fruity. I hate fruity beers. Ugh.

[icantbejon]

Had a nice big bottle of Three Philosophers last night.

I have a bottle of Philosophers chillin in the fridge right now. I love that stuff. I want to get a bottle and let it sit for a while and see how it ages.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Erdinger

[Jbailey]

rouge chocolate stout

[BlackDog]

21st Amendment Monk's Blood. It's decent, but it's not half the beer that La Fin du Monde is, at the same price. If I'm going to spend $10 on a 4 pack in the future, it's going to be on LFdM.

[physiognomy]

Oskar Blues Old Chub... Tasty way to finish a long day!

[Sauer Grapes]

Even in MN they've restricted their supply to basically the Twin Cities. They've stopped deliveries to out-state MN.

Well, I hope they expand enough to come back to Chicago soon.

[silentjon]

I have a bottle of Philosophers chillin in the fridge right now. I love that stuff. I want to get a bottle and let it sit for a while and see how it ages.

I would like to do that as well, but I can't just can't let it rest.:D

[silentjon]

Did you have an older bottle or a newer one?

New. I can't let beer rest. Also picked up some Chimay Blue.

[awsmith4]

Tonight I tried Southern Tier Mokah, I must say it is a great stout. It is a mix of their Jah-va and Choklat stouts and I loved it. At first all I could smell was chocolate then all I tasted was alcohol (its 11% abv). But after it warmed a little it became fantastic. I give it :tu:tu

Thanks to Richard for first turning me on to this brewery :)

[Jbailey]

Had another Central Water Illumination today.

[icantbejon]

I would like to do that as well, but I can't just can't let it rest.:D

I have this same problem :banger

[silentjon]

I have a nice bottle of Ommegang Abbey Ale waiting for me for later tonight.

[Jbailey]

I tried a few beers by Stone last night and wasn't impressed. I tried the Stone IPA and the Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale.

[awsmith4]

I am trying Flying Dog Raging *****, it is an interesting beer. Its different than anything I've had before. Its good but it took a minute for me to warm up to it

[cigarsarge]

SN Torpedo

[Wanger]

A couple days ago, we picked up a pack of mixed Widmer Bros brews. Had the Hefeweizen. Found it to be very tasty and clean and refreshing after a 6 mile run. :D

[BeerAdvocate]

Free State CopperHead Pale Ale - Im so glad some of their beers are in bottles now!

[W.B.]

Lately I've been enjoying Imperial stouts. The legendary Dark Lord and Goose Island Bourbon County Stout.

[Jbailey]

Lately I've been enjoying Imperial stouts. The legendary Dark Lord and Goose Island Bourbon County Stout.

Did you share them a drink the bottle yourself?

Tasty beers there. :tu

[WyGuy]

Sierra Nevada Glissade...especially at $5 for a 12-pack.

[W.B.]

Did you share them a drink the bottle yourself?

Tasty beers there. :tu

Most definitely shared. Too good not to, even if I was alone I probably wouldn't finish one of any of these on my own.

[Jbailey]

Took down a bomber of Night Stalker once, never again. :r

[BlackDog]

Drinking a bottle of La Fin du Monde. Good stuff.

[awsmith4]

21st Amendment IPA

[BlackDog]

Just taking it easy with some homebrewed cream ale.

[bresdogsr]

Bear Republic Racer 5
DFH 60 minute IPA

[ODLS1]

Had Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee Stout and Founders Devil Dancer the other night. I will probably pair a regular Bourbon County Stout or a Stone Imperial Stout with a Partagas Black Maximo tonight.

[W.B.]

Had Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee Stout and Founders Devil Dancer the other night. I will probably pair a regular Bourbon County Stout or a Stone Imperial Stout with a Partagas Black Maximo tonight.


Just had the same coffee stout a very good brother shared with us a my local as well. Very good, same Bourbon County goodness with some great coffee finish.

How do you like the Stone Imperial Stout? and what would you compare it to? Does it have that same great texture as the Goose Island?

[ODLS1]

Yes the GI BCCS is awesome. I'm going to age one for sure. The regular Bourbon County is very good, but aged it is awesome. It has been a long time since I've had the Stone, but it is awesome. I had a bourbon barrel version of it on tap once - amazing.

[physiognomy]

I've been drinking some good brews from Ska brewery in Durango lately, but decided to change things up with a Barley Wine from Estes Park Brewery. Sweet, malty & in your face... Very good stuff if you are into barley wine.

[rrplasencia]

tonight
a nocturnum
then a golden draak
and a cigar city scotch ale to finish
(all large format, i'm toast)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

tonight
a nocturnum
then a golden draak
and a cigar city scotch ale to finish
(all large format, i'm toast)

:r


Got a 6er of Bells Two Hearted waiting for the weekend.

[longknocker]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale; My Usual Cigar Companion!:)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale; My Usual Cigar Companion!:)

Have you had their Torpedo Greg? Solid IPA imo.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zikSxOpljDc/S22CigQbvYI/AAAAAAAAAXs/ZKtqC3lKg8A/s320/Sierra+Nevada+Torpedo.JPG

[BlackDog]

tonight
a nocturnum
then a golden draak
and a cigar city scotch ale to finish
(all large format, i'm toast)
Sleep well! :D

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale; My Usual Cigar Companion!:)

Have you had their Torpedo Greg? Solid IPA imo.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zikSxOpljDc/S22CigQbvYI/AAAAAAAAAXs/ZKtqC3lKg8A/s320/Sierra+Nevada+Torpedo.JPG

:chr

[awsmith4]

Lagunita's Ruben and the Jets

[BlackDog]

Lagunita's Ruben and the Jets
I haven't tried that one yet, but I had 2 Lagunitas Undercover Shut-Downs the other night at a bar. Great DIPA, but they knocked me on my keester. :r

[Skywalker]

Kona Brewing Co. Wailua - Wheat Ale with Passion Fruit!!!:chr

[awsmith4]

I haven't tried that one yet, but I had 2 Lagunitas Undercover Shut-Downs the other night at a bar. Great DIPA, but they knocked me on my keester. :r

:r

[BlackDog]

My daughter cooked a pork roast with potatoes, carrots, and sour kraut. I washed it down with a Surly Furious and a Surly Bitter Brewer. Someone roll me towards the sofa. Boy was that good.

[hornitosmonster]

Having a Rogue Mocha Porter

[rrplasencia]

southern tier farmers tan
and
stone 14th anny ipa

[Jbailey]

Had a Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson double IPA when I was grilling earlier.

I love this stuff!! :tu:tu

[AD720]

I dipped into my deep stash for these bad boys last weekend.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/aaef0a1e.jpg

[Jbailey]

2 Below was my favorite beer from NB.

Nice!

[Wanger]

Sipping on a New Belgium brew myself right now...a Blue Paddle while smoking a custom roll from Sosa in Orlando from sept '06. :)

[BeerAdvocate]

Let vacation begin starting.....NOW. I am on vacation until July 12.
Im going to be drinking, brewing, smoking and drinking.
Starting off with a fresh tapped keg of Bavarian Hefeweizen homebrew!

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson on tap at AA.
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[scottfish]

Beer of this season has been Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy. It's a fixture on my patio for the last month.

[yourchoice]

I picked up a six pack of Yards IPA today and enjoyed a couple earlier this evening. Another very good IPA!

[MarkinAZ]

Just finished off a nice SN Torpedo Extra IPA. I love this beer:dr

[Jbailey]

A few pints of Three Floyds Gumballhead.
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[scoop]

Happy 4th of July!!!

http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp218/Spawnwalker/nemesis-1.jpg

[Skywalker]

Just finished off a nice SN Torpedo Extra IPA. I love this beer:dr


Just enjoyed one!!!:tu

[awsmith4]

Happy 4th of July!!!

http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp218/Spawnwalker/nemesis-1.jpg

:tu

I love the glass too, I need to order one!

[BlackDog]

I had a Surly Bitter Brewer earlier. Having a homebrewed clone of Furious now. Found a few bottles of Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary at the local shop thid afternoon. May crack one open later.
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[Jbailey]

Right now enjoying an Ommegang Abby Ale.
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[BlackDog]

Dikdn't have a SN 30th tonight. Finished off with a La Fin du Monde and a Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut Down. That's two pretty hefty beers. I'm ready for bed.

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson.
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[awsmith4]

Earlier I had Bell's Kalamazoo Stout while chasing fireflies with my son

[Jbailey]

Sounds like a good night Albert. :tu
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[awsmith4]

Sounds like a good night Albert. :tu
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It was indeed, just before it got completely dark the bats came out as well and he just thought that was the coolest thing ever

[Jbailey]

Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre
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[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Bedlam on tap.
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[awsmith4]

Bell's Porter

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Harvest!!!

[Jbailey]

Nice to have a drinking partner Albert. To bad it was over the interweb.
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[awsmith4]

Nice to have a drinking partner Albert. To bad it was over the interweb.
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Hopefully we'll get to share a few in August!

[Jbailey]

I have a good feeling about that. :tu
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[baldanders]

Been drinking a lot of Rogue Dead Guy Ale and Dog Fish Head 90 IPA last month or so.

[physiognomy]

Had a great impromptu herf with b0rderman tonight & we polished off a couple good beers... The cigars weren't half bad either ;)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4760031302_e26d7db2af_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4760031304_7fa5b8b553_b.jpg

[awsmith4]

I've had a few Great Divide Scotch Ales and a Bell's Porter today, all quite tasty

[BlackDog]

I shared a bottle of New Glarus Raspberry Tart with a friend yesterday. Wonderful beer. Thanks to Jbailey for fixing me up! :tu

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking Schell's Hefeweissen. This is really an excellent hefe, but unfortunately is not broadly distributed. If you can buy it, do yourself a favor and get some. I would seriously put it in the same category as Weihenstephaner Heffeweissbier, which is purported to be the world's #1 hefe.

[awsmith4]

I'm drinking Schell's Hefeweissen. This is really an excellent hefe, but unfortunately is not broadly distributed. If you can buy it, do yourself a favor and get some. I would seriously put it in the same category as Weihenstephaner Heffeweissbier, which is purported to be the world's #1 hefe.

I need to explore more hefes


Tonight I am having Weyebacher Tiny, its definitely good but its different han anything I've had previously

[Jbailey]

At the Malt House in Madison enjoying a Central Waters Illumanation and a Black Boss.

Good night so far.

[Jbailey]

Westmalle Dubbel.

[awsmith4]

Sounds like a good beer night for ya Dave

[Jbailey]

Yes it was Albert, yes it was.

Home now and starting to unwind.

[BlackDog]

More Schell's Hefeweissen.

[Salvelinus]

Had a Fin du Monde bomber last night, followed by a SN 30th Helles Bock. Enjoying a Saison du Buff with lunch currently. This is a beer that would be perfect post lawn mowing. I hope they keep producing it.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Had some Franziskaner last night. Really good beer:tu

[druturn]

Had some Franziskaner last night. Really good beer:tu

Dunkel or Helles? Ich liebe Fraziskaner Dunkel! I love Franziskaner Dunkel!

[scoop]

Shorts Sustenance

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Dunkel or Helles? Ich liebe Fraziskaner Dunkel! I love Franziskaner Dunkel!

I don't remember. I think it was a hefe.

[St. Lou Stu]

My new favorite from Schlafly....
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs082.ash2/37446_424976249560_656354560_4334278_5258918_n.jpg

If you happen upon this beer and you are an IPA fan... BUY IT!:dr
Amazing aroma and crisp (very crisp) hoppy flavor with a no aftertaste shot of bitterness.:tu

[BlackDog]

Had a Fin du Monde bomber last night, followed by a SN 30th Helles Bock.
That's some good drinking there! :tu

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Dark Hourse Reserve Special Black Bier. I love this beer. If you can get Dark Horse in your area, buy some.

Had a homebrew IPA this afternoon. I know they should be drank a little on the warm side, but I love the bite of the first gulp of a really cold IPA.

[mahtofire]

My homebrew that just finished the bottling process and I just cracked the first one. Also, Newcastle and Sierra Nevada.

[druturn]

I don't remember. I think it was a hefe.

It is a hefeweizen but they make two varieties, a dark(dunkel) and a light(helles), the dark being my favorite beer to date! :dr

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It is a hefeweizen but they make two varieties, a dark(dunkel) and a light(helles), the dark being my favorite beer to date! :dr

It was the Helles then. Light in color. I loved it.

How is the dunkel then?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://www.franziskaner.com/3_products/3_1_product_spectrum/index.htm

I could drink the helle all day and all night:D

My favorite German Hefe:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

This is on the shopping list.... Ayinger Brau Weisse

http://www.ayinger.de/?pid=121&par=82

http://blog.originalalamo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Ayinger-Brau-Weisse.jpg

[yourchoice]

Just came off the beach and am enjoying a Victory Hop Devil. Good stuff!
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[boom]

Had some New Belgium Skinny Dip... must say another great one by New Belgium

[Jbailey]

Beer tasting extravaganza yesterday!
The beers passed and tasted.

4 home brews
Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout
09 Ommegang Three Philosophers
Ale Asylum Ballistic
Ale Asylum Bedlam
Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson
Three Floyds Gumballhead
Founders Devil Dancer
Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter

[BeerAdvocate]

BLVD Tank 7 Farmhouse Saison

[Jbailey]

Opened a small 7oz bottle of Rogues XS Russian Imperial Stout .

This is a very different R.I.S. compared to others I've had. The two main flavors I get are chocolate and black cherries. There isn't much else going on with this beer. It's a nice change of pace beer.

[Jbailey]

Opened a Surly's Furious.

So far so good. :tu

[St. Lou Stu]

Opened a Surly's Furious.

So far so good. :tu

I think I'm going to brew a Furious clone for one of my shack beers. :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm going to get a pack of Founders Devil Dancer for the weekend. One of my buddies says its really good. Anyone have it?

[Jbailey]

I'm going to get a pack of Founders Devil Dancer for the weekend. One of my buddies says its really good. Anyone have it?

It is pretty good. :tu

[awsmith4]

I'm going to get a pack of Founders Devil Dancer for the weekend. One of my buddies says its really good. Anyone have it?

I had one a few nights ago, it was really good but almost so over the top hoppy that it killed my palette for the rest of the evening. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed every sip but I will make it my only/last beer of the day next time.

[ridenlive]

http://www.united-nations-of-beer.com/images/kokanee-beer-20241.jpg
I enjoy a good kokanee every once in while just hard to come by down in az

[Scottastic]

Russian River "Pliny the Elder" and "Blind Pig". I live near the best microbrew ever.

[ABNMP619]

BEER! OH SO GOOD, NICE ICE COLD BEER. "Oh crap...wake up!":dr

[awsmith4]

BEER! OH SO GOOD, NICE ICE COLD BEER. "Oh crap...wake up!":dr

Thank you for your service sir, people don't realize the extent of the sacrifices you have to make defending this country.

:salute:

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I had one a few nights ago, it was really good but almost so over the top hoppy that it killed my palette for the rest of the evening. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed every sip but I will make it my only/last beer of the day next time.

Thanks for the advice:tu

[nofeardiver]

Just picked these up the other day. They all looked good... I dont know yet, but will soon... I have never had any of these, my first experience with all of the brands. I have heard so much on different forums about sierra nevada, that i bought a bunch of different sierra nevada beers...

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Just picked these up the other day. They all looked good... I dont know yet, but will soon... I have never had any of these, my first experience with all of the brands. I have heard so much on different forums about sierra nevada, that i bought a bunch of different sierra nevada beers...

I have had three of those Sierra Nevada's and they are great beers. The summerfest this year is really good imo, and the Hefe is my favorite American hefe. You can't go wrong with the Pale Ale either. Enjoy them:tu

[ABNMP619]

That Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is awesome! It goes really good with a RP Edge cigar. :2

[druturn]

It was the Helles then. Light in color. I loved it.

How is the dunkel then?

The dunkel is FANTASTIC. I had a bottle of the dunkel in my hands nearly everyday in my four months in Germany! It was by far my favorite beer I tried while there! If you can find the dunkel in stores, give it a shot. :dr

[kaisersozei]

Just picked these up the other day. They all looked good... I dont know yet, but will soon... I have never had any of these, my first experience with all of the brands. I have heard so much on different forums about sierra nevada, that i bought a bunch of different sierra nevada beers...

Skywalker ought to come 'round here in a bit and fill you in--Darrell lives in Chico and gets all the fresh stuff as soon as it's brewed, lucky dog :dr All four of those are tasty, the SN Pale Ale and Torpedo (if you can find it in your area) are my go-to IPAs.

[ridenlive]

has anyone ever had shock-top ... actually not too bad at all

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a 750ml bottle of Westmalle Tripel. Yum. :dr

[W.B.]

A member from another board sent my buddy home with a couple of tasty brews. First, Ginger Twin from Half Acre in Chicago a Indian-Style red ale ....very good with a tasty hop drinking quality. Second, Baume a rye stout that is quite nice with a great mouth feel. For the man and to those who know him, thanks LittleG.

[Sauer Grapes]

I'll have to try the Ginger Twin. Half Acre's pale ale was good, and I love Green Flash's Hop Head Red, so it's be nice to try Half Acre's. I have a feeling that Half Acre will be my favorite Chicago brewery. Not a huge fan of Goose Island.

[awsmith4]

Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

[zemekone]

last bottle of Devassa...

[mahtofire]

http://www.firehousebrew.com/Firehouse_logo_11insign__op_800x526.jpg

[mahtofire]

Wow....large...my bad.:confused:

[awsmith4]

Wow....large...my bad.:confused:

No worries, large makes it easier to read after enjoying a few ;)

[BigFrank]

picked up some River Dog HopHazard IPA and Honey Porter from Sam Adams.

[kugie]

Harpoon Summer Sampler pack. The best one is the Crystal Wheat with a touch of Lemon. :D
I am by no means a wheat beer fan but this stuff is awesome:tu

[Jbailey]

Three Floyds Gumballhead

and

Founders Devil Dancer

[ODLS1]

Three Floyds Gumballhead

and

Founders Devil Dancer

Jealous. I haven't had GUmballhead in a while. I wish they would give our distributor some! Just recently had Devil Dancer, awesome.

I am drinking my own Foreign Extra Stout which is amazing. Too bad I can't email beer.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Lots of good stuff tonight.

DFH 60
Bell's Two Hearted
SN Summerfest 2010

Ahh, what a good night! :)

[Sauer Grapes]

So half acre Ginger twin was pretty darn good. Judging from the reviews, mine must have been fresh because the hops were definitely present.

Having a daisy cutter pale ale now. I probably should have had it first because the hops are being overpowered by the Ginger twin.

[BlackDog]

I bought some of the new Grain Belt Nordeast. Its OK, but I think I like regular Grain Belt better. IMO not hoppy enough to balance the malts.
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[kugie]

harpoon summer and crystal wheat:tu

[Isom-niac2]

Curious to know if anyone has tried the Newcastle Summer Ale???

[awsmith4]

Curious to know if anyone has tried the Newcastle Summer Ale???

As a matter of fact I had it tonight at my neighbors. It didn't suck and was actually tasty and refreshing and washed down the meal perfectly. I really wasn't expecting to like it but it wasn't bad at all.


Also today I had:

Sweetwater Motorboat ("A faceful of pleasure")
Stone 14th Anni IPA
Terrapin Double Feature

[Jbailey]

How was the Stone Albert?

[ujponds]

I have been hooked on Sam Adams Irish Red lately,goesgood with anything, inho.

[awsmith4]

How was the Stone Albert?

It was good, should have been better (is that a fair enough answer)

[rrplasencia]

It was good, should have been better


:tpd:

hooked on this golden draak :dr
also had a delirium nocturnum with a floater of cigar city maduro:dr:dr

[Jbailey]

It was good, should have been better (is that a fair enough answer)

That has been my experience with stone so far.

[mahtofire]

My EPA homebrew...:dr

[awsmith4]

Sweetwater Magnum IP

[BlackDog]

After the day we had today, I drank a 750 ml bottle of La Chouffe Houblon IPA Tripel. It's a lot of 9% beer for one person, but I manned up and got the job done. Wonderful beer.

[rrplasencia]

tried the southen tier creme brulee, great dessert beer

[bigdix]

I know it's probably lame...but I'm stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and the beer selection is pretty lame. Either way I'm having a Sam Adams Summer Ale. Goes quite well with a Cabaiguan Guapo :ss

[awsmith4]

I know it's probably lame...but I'm stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and the beer selection is pretty lame. Either way I'm having a Sam Adams Summer Ale. Goes quite well with a Cabaiguan Guapo :ss

Drink what you like brother :tu


Tonight I had Heavy Seas Loose Cannon and now its an Oskar Blues Mama's Little Yellow Pils

[Steve]

A blast from my past...Negro Modelo

[BlackDog]

Picked up my third 6'er of Schell's Hefeweissen on the way home from work tonight. Drinking one as I type this. Lots of flavor in a (nearly) session-strength beer. This is really a world class hefe.

[St. Lou Stu]

Founder's Centennial IPA

[Jbailey]

Going to crack open a bomber of Three Floyds Blackheart.

[icehog3]

Going to crack open a bomber of Three Floyds Blackheart.

Any similarity to icehog's black heart? ;)

[Jbailey]

Any similarity to icehog's black heart? ;)

You even got your own beer? I got to try it. :r

[icehog3]

You even got your own beer? I got to try it. :r

No beer...just a black heart. I am sure you have heard about it. :r

[BigFrank]

picked up a sixer of 21st amendment's back in black IPA. It's some good SHAT!

[Sauer Grapes]

picked up a sixer of 21st amendment's back in black IPA. It's some good SHAT!

Had that on tap last year. Holy cow it was awesome!

Wish they distributed in Chicago.

[longknocker]

Anything Magic Hat

pick up one of the samplers if you get the chance, i promise you you won't be dissappointed.

Just bought a 6 pack of Magic Hat Not Quite Pale Ale #9. Hoping It's Good!:tu

[BlackDog]

Drinking more Schell's Hefeweissen. I picked up my 3rd 6 pack on the way home from work last night. This is really a great hefe.

[BeerAdvocate]

Fullers London Porter

[longknocker]

Just bought a 6 pack of Magic Hat Not Quite Pale Ale #9. Hoping It's Good!:tu

Very Good Beer! Similar In Profile To Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, But Somewhat Smoother!:tu

[BlackDog]

My daughter brought a couple of her friends over for a BBQ, generally BMC drinkers. I broke out a variety of beers to share, nothing fancy, but they seemed to enjoy the beers. Schell's Hefeweissen, my homebrewed cream ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond, Surly Bender, and Rogue Chocolate Stout. They really enjoyed the chocolate stout, comparing it to dessert. Who knows, maybe I opened a few eyes tonight to the wonderful variety of beers we have available.

[awsmith4]

My daughter brought a couple of her friends over for a BBQ, generally BMC drinkers. I broke out a variety of beers to share, nothing fancy, but they seemed to enjoy the beers. Schell's Hefeweissen, my homebrewed cream ale, Deschutes Mirror Pond, Surly Bender, and Rogue Chocolate Stout. They really enjoyed the chocolate stout, comparing it to dessert. Who knows, maybe I opened a few eyes tonight to the wonderful variety of beers we have available.

That's awesome Warren and some great choices

Speaking of dessert beers, I am drinking Southern Tier Creme Brulee and WOW what a great brew. You have to be prepared that this tastes like it sounds. It is liquid candy.

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Tumbler Brown Ale!!!

[s15driftking]

Bells two hearted is fantastic. I have been enjoying it thoroughly.

[Salvelinus]

Very Good Beer! Similar In Profile To Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, But Somewhat Smoother!:tu

It always bums me out that this beer is the most well traveled Vermont beer. Magic Hat makes some great beers, but this is not even close to their best (or worst). I always get a kick out of walking into a bar when I am traveling for work and seeing this on tap at a higher price than better local micro-brews just because it traveled farther.

Reason for tirade, Magic Hat Blind Faith in hand right now:D

[Citrus]

Keepin' it simple! Coors Light or a Blue Moon will do me just fine. Don't have any problem with some of the fancier craft beers, though.

[BeerAdvocate]

Bells TwoHearted Ale Homebrew clone!
Man it is nice to have 5gallons of this on tap in my kitchen!:chr

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Triple Nova
Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson (on tap)

[gvarsity]

Ale Asylum Triple Nova
Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson (on tap)

They have the Satisfaction Jackson right now? I'll have to get over there.

[Jbailey]

They have the Satisfaction Jackson right now? I'll have to get over there.

A few places got it on tap that I know of.

Maduros, Eddies Ale House and Ale Asylum.


The Old Fashioned might have it too now I think about it.

[Bill86]

My personal taste in beer is quite excellent I suggest the following, and yes I am an elitist but I'm a 90% newbie to cigar smoking so you guys can up or 12 up me there.

Dogfish Head World Wide Stout
Stone's Double Bastard Ale
Three Floyds Dreadnaught
Three Floyds Robert The Bruce
Stone's Imperial Russian Stout
Dogfish Head Palo Santo
Rochefort Trappistes 10
Oskar Blues Brewery Ten-Fidy
Dogfish Head 90 & 120 Minute IPA's
Dogfish Head Midas Touch
Dogfish Head Black & Blue
Stone's Ruination
Stone's Old Guardian
Stone's Arrogant Bastard Ale
Stone's Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale
Stone's Subliminally Self-Righteous Ale
Schneider Aventinus
Victory Storm King
Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary (their only WORTHY beer)
Tripel Karmeliet
Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock
Avery The Czar

Just to name a few.

[Jbailey]

Everyone has different tastes with beer and cigars.

Welcome aboard Bill. You should make an introduction post in the new inmate thread and tell us about you.

[longknocker]

It always bums me out that this beer is the most well traveled Vermont beer. Magic Hat makes some great beers, but this is not even close to their best (or worst). I always get a kick out of walking into a bar when I am traveling for work and seeing this on tap at a higher price than better local micro-brews just because it traveled farther.

Reason for tirade, Magic Hat Blind Faith in hand right now:D

Wish We Had Some Of Your Good Northern Beer Down here, Brother!:( Thanks For The Info!:tu

[awsmith4]

Wish We Had Some Of Your Good Northern Beer Down here, Brother!:( Thanks For The Info!:tu

GA is starting to have a great selection, maybe you need to make a road trip :tu


I have been vacationing NC this week and mostly been drinking Duck Rabbit Milk Stout with the occasional Miller Light in the sun

[hornitosmonster]

Bells TwoHearted Ale Homebrew clone!
Man it is nice to have 5gallons of this on tap in my kitchen!:chr

Awesome...That is my next step (getting into homebrew). Unfortunately I have to wait until the winter because the Arizona heat won't do my beer good and the wife isn't having me take over the house or garage.

[kaisersozei]

Awesome...That is my next step (getting into homebrew). Unfortunately I have to wait until the winter because the Arizona heat won't do my beer good and the wife isn't having me take over the house or garage.

Do it! After brew day, all you really need is a cool, dark space (like a coat closet) where you can sit a 5 gallon bucket for a couple weeks. Doesn't take up much space at all. Trust me, I'm from CA! ;)

[St. Lou Stu]

Awesome...That is my next step (getting into homebrew). Unfortunately I have to wait until the winter because the Arizona heat won't do my beer good and the wife isn't having me take over the house or garage.

Start building your setup now!
It took me a couple of months to gather, cut, drill, weld, and prepare all of my gadgets.
I started in April or May and actually brewed my first batch by myself on this past Saturday.

[Jbailey]

Me and my sub-par beer palate are enjoying a Three Floyds Gumbalhead.

[newcigarz]

Stone Emperial IPA


http://www.stonebrew.com/anniv/ale/images/ipa_bottle.png

[Sauer Grapes]

Stone Emperial IPA


http://www.stonebrew.com/anniv/ale/images/ipa_bottle.png

How is it? Sound fantastic.

[replicant_argent]

Surly coffee bender was good tonight.

[BlackDog]

Surly coffee bender was good tonight.
Coffee Bender is the one Surly I don't care for. Too much coffee for my preferences. Love regular Bender though.

Took my older son fishing tonight on my neighbor's dock. He fished, I had a couple PBR's and smoked a Los Statos Delirios. It's all good.

[replicant_argent]

Coffee Bender is the one Surly I don't care for. Too much coffee for my preferences. Love regular Bender though.

Took my older son fishing tonight on my neighbor's dock. He fished, I had a couple PBR's and smoked a Los Statos Delirios. It's all good.

I have decided it may be very good with Brunch, lol. I like my coffee.

I also thought about simply taking a good beer and adding some cold pressed coffee might accomplish the same thing, within reason.

[newcigarz]

How is it? Sound fantastic.

It was really good! :tu

[W.B.]

Me and a couple of my friends are currently enjoying a couple of 2009 Goose Island Bourbon County stouts with Anejo 48's. Very complimentary to each other.

[BeerAdvocate]

Me and a couple of my friends are currently enjoying a couple of 2009 Goose Island Bourbon County stouts with Anejo 48's. Very complimentary to each other.

Nice pair. I love that beer!!!!

[replicant_argent]

http://www.artzberger.com/BeerCans/newcans/canpics/SurlyCoffe.jpg


since that seems to be the cool thing to do.

[St. Lou Stu]

Nice pair. I love that beer!!!!

I agree.
I almost had one of the bourbon county coffee stouts tonight, but it was a bit warm. I usually like em chilled just a bit, room temp doesn't do it for me.
Night Stalker is also nummy.

I got a couple chillin for Friday now... The Bourbon County Coffee and a 2010 Dark Lord. The dark lord has been hanging out for what, 4 months now?Time for a taster. :tu

[Jbailey]

Enjoying a Bells cask porter.

[whodeeni]

My personal taste in beer is quite excellent I suggest the following, and yes I am an elitist but I'm a 90% newbie to cigar smoking so you guys can up or 12 up me there.

Dogfish Head World Wide Stout
Stone's Double Bastard Ale
Three Floyds Dreadnaught
Three Floyds Robert The Bruce
Stone's Imperial Russian Stout
Dogfish Head Palo Santo
Rochefort Trappistes 10
Oskar Blues Brewery Ten-Fidy
Dogfish Head 90 & 120 Minute IPA's
Dogfish Head Midas Touch
Dogfish Head Black & Blue
Stone's Ruination
Stone's Old Guardian
Stone's Arrogant Bastard Ale
Stone's Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale
Stone's Subliminally Self-Righteous Ale
Schneider Aventinus
Victory Storm King
Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary (their only WORTHY beer)
Tripel Karmeliet
Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock
Avery The Czar

Just to name a few.

Got enough "Stones" there Bill?:r

[kaisersozei]

Got enough "Stones" there Bill?:r

Two things you can't have enough of: Stone's and DFH! :dr

Oh, and Sierra Nevada. So that's three. Three things you can't have enough of.

Well, and good cigars. So that's four things.






Ok, five things: naked women. But that's it. Five things you can't have enough of.

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Surly Cynic Ale.

Since Pete posted a picture, I will too. ;)

http://www.surlybrewing.com/assets/images/Surly_CynicAle-can.png