What beers are you enjoying?

[Jbailey]

Homebrew double IPA and Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson

[Resipsa]

Brooklyn black ops

[Wanger]

Right now, drinking a Galloway porter from Epic Brewing co. at Piper Down in SLC as I smoke an Opus robust (bombed to me by Chingas). A nice combo. :)

[kaisersozei]

2010 SN Celebration Ale! :tu :tu

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking RR Blind Pig.

[b0rderman]

Brooklyn black ops

Nice!

[ODLS1]

Yea it's about that time. Hopefully we can score another case here. I have 2 of last years in the cellar. I love that beer even fresh. I don't mind when big beers are hot or boozy. I drink plenty of bourbon, so maybe that has to do with it, but people always complain about beers being hot.

I am enjoying a Pauwel Kwak finally for the first time. Not the best Belgian, but still very nice and enjoyable. I'd buy it again.

[icehog3]

My contact at Binnys told me that Goose Island Bourbon County Vanilla will either be released on November 18th, or if not, not until December 2nd because of Thanksgiving...hoping for this coming Thursday!

[ODLS1]

Yea I am waiting on our distributor to get it. Hopefully soon. I had to special request the Coffee, which was awesome. Can't wait for the Vanilla. We better get a case!

[icehog3]

Yea I am waiting on our distributor to get it. Hopefully soon. I had to special request the Coffee, which was awesome. Can't wait for the Vanilla. We better get a case!

I have heard some of the stores near here are putting up a 3 growler limit...but I am hoping to get (way) around this with my connection.

[St. Lou Stu]

I have heard some of the stores near here are putting up a 3 growler limit...but I am hoping to get (way) around this with my connection.

A little more inside info from GI on the Vanilla.
This was posted by the brewmaster on BA:

11/26 - Rare Bourbon County Preview on Black Friday at Goose Island Clybourn
Please don't get confused there will be no bottles on sale at the pub this
day, this is not a beer release! We'll be sending just a few
1/6 barrels to the Clybourn pub for Black Friday. Come on in, buy a beer and
avoid shopping and leftovers. There won't be a lot of it and when it's gone
its gone. Hope you get to join us. Event details at the link below.
http://www.gooseisland.com/pages/e ... php?id=817
Expect to see bottles of Rare in retail shortly after Thanksgiving day.

I have spoken with our GI rep down here and she said that bottling will be going on while that event is happening. So, I would imagine that the first week or so in December would be the actual arrival date of vanilla.

[Jbailey]

A little more inside info from GI on the Vanilla.
This was posted by the brewmaster on BA:

11/26 - Rare Bourbon County Preview on Black Friday at Goose Island Clybourn
Please don't get confused there will be no bottles on sale at the pub this
day, this is not a beer release! We'll be sending just a few
1/6 barrels to the Clybourn pub for Black Friday. Come on in, buy a beer and
avoid shopping and leftovers. There won't be a lot of it and when it's gone
its gone. Hope you get to join us. Event details at the link below.
http://www.gooseisland.com/pages/e ... php?id=817
Expect to see bottles of Rare in retail shortly after Thanksgiving day.

I have spoken with our GI rep down here and she said that bottling will be going on while that event is happening. So, I would imagine that the first week or so in December would be the actual arrival date of vanilla.

I talked to one shop and was informed they weren't getting any of the first shipment of Vanilla but will get some in March. :confused:
Must be two batches?

[St. Lou Stu]

I talked to one shop and was informed they weren't getting any of the first shipment of Vanilla but will get some in March. :confused:
Must be two batches?

Yeah. GI has shown favoritism towards their 'better' accounts. You can't really blame them though.
Our rep down here mentioned two batches that were brewed. But I thought she said they were done at or near the same time. She also said that the barrel aging took longer than anticipated.

The Vanilla I had a couple months back must have been from a pilot batch.
Trust me. It is worth the wait.


EDIT**
I'm a jackass. Tom was talking about regular vanilla. I went on on a tangent about Rare.

Carry on.
Seacrest Out.

[Resipsa]

My contact at Binnys told me that Goose Island Bourbon County Vanilla will either be released on November 18th, or if not, not until December 2nd because of Thanksgiving...hoping for this coming Thursday!

Woooohooooooo!!!!

[ODLS1]

So what is the "Rare" BCS? Is that the BCS in Pappy barrels?

[Jbailey]

So what is the "Rare" BCS? Is that the BCS in Pappy barrels?

Correct. 23 year old pappy barrels.

[icehog3]

Correct. 23 year old pappy barrels.

I remember as a kid sitting on Pappy Barrels' lap, hearing stories of that crafty ole Brer Rabbit.

[b0rderman]

looks like CO is getting snubbed on all GI big beers this year, thought we had a chance with BCS but apparently it isn't making the trip either :(

[Resipsa]

looks like CO is getting snubbed on all GI big beers this year, thought we had a chance with BCS but apparently it isn't making the trip either :(

BCS production seems to be down according to one of
My local contacts. The distributor here got 7 cases of 2010 BCS to cover 20 counties. I took a case off their hands,'so
We'll call it 6 cases, :=:

[Resipsa]

I remember as a kid sitting on Pappy Barrels' lap, hearing stories of that crafty ole Beer Rabbit.

Corrected it for you. That was one wascally wabbit getting close
To pappy like that

[hornitosmonster]

Currently drinking a Chicory Stout

[Lumpold]

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/5871/dscf3092.jpg

[cricky101]

Rogue Dead Guy Ale

[Jbailey]

Three Floyds Gumballhead

[b0rderman]

Rochefort 10

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Brewhouse Coffee Stout
Goose Island Minx

[Bill86]

Had a Stone's porter today at a brewpub in Nashville, good stuff. But it reminds me how much more I like the higher ABV beers.

[awsmith4]

Last night I had Seth's (Landhoney) homebrew Oktoberfest, I was seriously impressed. My favorite Okrtoberfest so far this season! Thanks again Seth
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[romwarrior]

Westmalle Tripel
Ballast Point Dorado Double IPA

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Founders Breakfast Stout last night.

[W.B.]

Central Waters Brewhouse Coffee Stout
Goose Island Minx

Central waters make some delicious beers. Love their Bourbon
Barrel stout.

[Lumpold]

Brakspear Triple.

[Lumpold]

Black Sheep Riggwelter!
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/5669/dscf3094.jpg

[GTS21]

Cooling down a Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron now...love them!

[cort]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/411168981_photobucket_17474_.jpg

Just picked up this keg of Fat Tire.

[Montano]

Fat Tire = yummy :D

[Sauer Grapes]

Red Racer IPA.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/10321/49058

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Red Racer IPA.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/10321/49058

Looks like an interesting beer:tu

[BlackDog]

I spent the afternoon with a buddy whose marriage seems to be tanking. We drank a 6'er of SN Celebration and a bomber of Flat Earth Belgian Pale Ale. Good beer, sad situation.

[BeerAdvocate]

Avery Mephistopheles from 2008. 16% Alcohol !! Great for a cold night!

[WyGuy]

DFH Midas Touch, good...but different.

[Jbailey]

09 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout with lunch. yum

[ODLS1]

Avery Mephistopheles from 2008. 16% Alcohol !! Great for a cold night!

I've only had a couple from Jan 2006 and they were fantastic. Batch 1 was 15.x% though.

Tonight has been:

Eggenberg Nessie
Eggenberg Doppelbock
Eggenberg UrBock
Eggenberg Samichlaus Helles

[Resipsa]

2010 GI BCS

Seems not as hot as the 09 out
Of the gate. Really really good

So many great beers out there I hate to say any one is my number one, but man, if I HAD to pick a beer to have when only having
One, this would be right at the top of
My list

[kugie]

Harpoon Chocolate Stout :dr

[romwarrior]

Bruery Mischief.

On deck today for an early Thanksgiving meal with the extended am:

Bruery Autumn Maple
Bruery Orchard White

Wasn't really trying to make it a Bruery weekend but I really like the presentation of their beers for more formal occasions.

[BeerAdvocate]

Boulevard Nutcracker Ale

[BlackDog]

I had a couple SA Octoberfests with dinner. Now I'm drinking a Surly Wet I forgot I had in the back of the fridge.

[Partagaspete]

I made some Pulled chicken, yes pulled chicken and a briket yesterday. washed it down with some Negra Modelo.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Had some Bell's Pale Ale last night.

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Brewhouse Coffee Stout
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[zappaFREAK]

How about a

[Martel]

How about a

Just poured a Newcastle from my BeerTender a few minute ago! :tu

Cheers,
G

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bell's Two Hearted Ale for the football game.

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson double IPA

[Kwilkinson]

Goose Island Matilda
Elliot Ness and Edmund Fitzgerald from Great Lakes Brewing Co

[Jbailey]

Founders Devil Dancer triple IPA

[b0rderman]

Rochefort 10...I'll be damned if I ever grow tired of this, FO REAL :)

[Martel]

Sam Smith Taddy Porter.

Cheers,
G

[Jbailey]

Founders Breakfast Stout

[bigdix]

Sam Adams Winter Lager :dr

[BlackDog]

Odell 90 Shilling.
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[Martel]

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale this evening.

Cheers,
G

[Sancho Fuente]

The little bit of Sam Adams Oktoberfest I have left. That last Caps period will have me drinking a few more :td

[Stick]

DFH Burton Baton

[Jbailey]

Founders Breakfast Stout

[Stick]

Founders Nemesis '10

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

More Bell's Two Hearted. This stuff never gets old.

[Stick]

Following Hootie's example and going for a Founders Breakfast Stout.

[ODLS1]

Stone Lukcy Basartd Ale, growler.

Very nice. I was kind of expecting a little more boldness, but still good.

[Bill86]

Lucky bastard? what might that be O_O

[ODLS1]

Apparently 50/50 Arrogant and Double Bastards, aged on Oak.

Also, it's "Lukcy Basartd Ale". I'm not just drunk.

[Bill86]

Oh ok good I'm not just drunk either......O_o is this bottled? I'd buy it in good quantities.

[RatherUneek]

I have really been enjoying Fischer's. It's from France of all places but this stuff is really good. Anyone tried it before?

[ODLS1]

Oh ok good I'm not just drunk either......O_o is this bottled? I'd buy it in good quantities.
It's supposed to be released everywhere in bottles soon, I think.

[b0rderman]

lots of good beer last night at the cheeky monk. Tried the DFH olde school barleywine...@ 15% my head hurts today.

Anderson Valley Brother David's was the winner though...never had this beer before but it is butter in a keg for sure. On the look out for bottles now, not sure how it will compare to the spigot though

Any PNW inmates in this thread? I would kill to get my hands on this beer, well more importantly the bottle, from Ninkasi

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XYiLrMURRG0/SwtctKj-sjI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/wainmIPL2Zs/s1600/Sleigh%27r.gif

[romwarrior]

Deschutes Inversion IPA

[csbrewfisher]

The latest New Belgium Folly Pack (from Costco)...Fat Tire, 1554, Trippel, 2 Below

[Jbailey]

2010 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout

[BlackDog]

I had a bomber of Flat Earth Belgian Pale Ale earlier tonight. Drinking the new Summit Imperial Pumpkin Porter now. Good stuff!

[jwillm]

What better thread for my first real post.

I love this time of year. Sammy Winter Lager, and Shiner Holiday Cheer!

This isn't the best beer I've ever had, but couldn't help myself...still have 3 left.
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu70/jwillmoss/holyale.jpg

[jwillm]

sorry...didn't realize the picture was that big :sh

[cricky101]

I had a bomber of Flat Earth Belgian Pale Ale earlier tonight. Drinking the new Summit Imperial Pumpkin Porter now. Good stuff!

Been looking to pick up some of the Pumpkin Porter to take to Thanksgiving. I had a pint at Pizza Luce in St. Paul and really liked it! :tu

[awsmith4]

sorry...didn't realize the picture was that big :sh

Bigger pictures are easier to see :D




Last night I enjoyed a few Sweetwater Festive Ales

[BlackDog]

Been looking to pick up some of the Pumpkin Porter to take to Thanksgiving. I had a pint at Pizza Luce in St. Paul and really liked it! :tu
I think I still prefer Pumking, but the Summit version is nice. Think a sweet porter like Deschutes Black Butte with clove and cinnamon.

[romwarrior]

2010 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout

How's the 2010? Drink or cellar?

[romwarrior]

Unibroue La Fin Du Monde

[newcigarz]

Been drinking SN Celebration. :tu

[Knip23]

Weston Brew Labs, Hot Pepper Ale. Ummmmm YUM very pleasant with a little kick.

[Salvelinus]

Wife brought home a sixer of Abita Christmas ale. Wouldn't have been my first choice, but I'll take it

[Sin]

lovin the Rogue ales here in oregon

[scoop]

Went to Founders and had a few Backwoods Bastards.

[Jbailey]

How's the 2010? Drink or cellar?

It needs some time to sit. :2

The 2009's are drinking better and better. :tu Plus they are still around here so I keep trying to grab a few here and there and toss them in the cellar.

[BlackDog]

Had my last Pliny the Elder tonight. :tu

[sobranie10]

first is Founders Imperial Stout good but has a sharp edge to it
second Old Rasputin Imperial Stout not their yet

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jacksin double IPA

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jacksin double IPA

x2 :D

[Stick]

Smuttynose Hanami Ale
Lagunitas Little Sumptin' Wild Ale

[sobranie10]

Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, I am their know good, but not what I am looking for

[gvarsity]

x2 :D

Good stuff that Satisfaction Jackson. Does anyone in town still have it in stock? I'm drinking the Lake Louis Kiss The Lips IPA.

[Stick]

Founders Harvest Ale

[Jbailey]

Good stuff that Satisfaction Jackson. Does anyone in town still have it in stock? I'm drinking the Lake Louis Kiss The Lips IPA.

I thought I saw some at Woodmans but I could be wrong. Still got afew more left.

[awsmith4]

Last night while mini herfing with Matt N GA

Sierra Nevada Celebration
Innis and Gun Rum Cask
Dogfish Chicory Stout
Dogfish World Wide Stout

[Jbailey]

Trappistes Rochefort 10

[cricky101]

Had an Ommegang Abbey Ale last night I picked up at Trader Joe's. Still getting used to the relatively high alcohol content in some of these, but great taste!

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jacksin double IPA

[St. Lou Stu]

Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, I am their know good, but not what I am looking for

You drank the whole 4 pack, didn't you? :r

I love that stuff!

[hornitosmonster]

Tonight it is Celebration and Two Hearted

[Stick]

Trappistes Rochefort 10

Tonight it is Celebration and Two Hearted
Yum, yum, and yum.

Had a Tröegs Mad Elf, now drinking a Magic Hat Howl which is a pretty tasty schwarzbier.

[hornitosmonster]

Cracked open a bomber of Sculpin :banger

[TNT009]

Maui Brewing Co. Bikini Blonde Lager

[boom]

sam adams oktoberfest...

[3SmokesaRound]

Arrogant Bastard Ale compliments of Troy (Boom)

[BlackDog]

Had a SN Tumbler with dinner, and a Great Lakes Nosferstu this evening.

[chippewastud79]

Maui Brewing Co. Bikini Blonde Lager

That stuff is mighty tasty :tu

[Stick]

Saranac Rye IPA

[chippewastud79]

sam adams oktoberfest...

:tpd: Had a few of those tonight. Down to three and then its on to Winter Lager. Luckily a few places have Octoberfest still on tap, a few are already on Winter Lager, either way they are yummy :chr

[Jbailey]

Brought some beers to a friends house are shared.
Tyranena Doubly Down 'N Even Dirtier
Homebrew Double IPA (Tristan's)
Founders Breakfast Stout
Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf

[Martel]

I was at the DFH brewpub in Rehoboth Beach last night... I particularly enjoyed their Quartier Rouge (description from the Dogfish website):

Availability: Limited, Draft Only
The Quartier Rouge is a reddish hued Belgian-style Tripel flavored with grains of paradise and guarana seeds. It's the brainchild of our very own Engineering & Maintenance Departments (who helped make the brew)! Unfiltered and 100% keg conditioned...very tasty!

9.4% ABV, only available at the brewpub (sadly). It's wonderful.

Cheers,
G

[Lumpold]

I was at the DFH brewpub in Rehoboth Beach last night... I particularly enjoyed their Quartier Rouge (description from the Dogfish website):

Availability: Limited, Draft Only
The Quartier Rouge is a reddish hued Belgian-style Tripel flavored with grains of paradise and guarana seeds. It's the brainchild of our very own Engineering & Maintenance Departments (who helped make the brew)! Unfiltered and 100% keg conditioned...very tasty!

9.4% ABV, only available at the brewpub (sadly). It's wonderful.

Cheers,
G

Why does it not surprise me that the Engineering and Maintenance departments needed something to get them drunk and keep them awake so they could carry on working?

[BeerAdvocate]

SN Celebration Ale

[romwarrior]

It needs some time to sit. :2

The 2009's are drinking better and better. :tu Plus they are still around here so I keep trying to grab a few here and there and toss them in the cellar.

I went ahead and had one of my 2010's. It was my first one of these so I figured I'd tried the fresh one before trying one of the '09s or '08s. I rather liked it but don't have much frame of reference for these yet. I'll try last year's in a couple weeks.

[romwarrior]

Over the weekend:

Founders Breakfast Stout
Stone Cali-Belgique
Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout (2010)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Dogfish Head Theobroma

[Jbailey]

Southern Tier Oat


-edit-

Has anyone tried Dogfish Head Chicory Stout?

[Lumpold]

Ringwood's Old Thumper. You guys seriously need to find out if this is available in the US!

[Bill86]

Ringwood's Old Thumper. You guys seriously need to find out if this is available in the US!

Ratebeer says yes it is available to us. Shipyard brews it. Though the ratings suggest possibly the UK version is better ? Slightly different alcohol content points to this being not the EXACT same brew.

[Lumpold]

Wow, Shipyard must do something spectacular to make that much of a difference to it!

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking some homebrew dunkelweizen while racking a nutbrown ale and a Belgian raspberry ale over to carboys.

[Martel]

DFH 90 minute.

Cheers,
G

[St. Lou Stu]

St. Lou Stu's AIPA.

[b0rderman]

Lightly chilling a bottle of DFH *****es Brew for the Brewmasters premier tonight on Discovery!

[icehog3]

Couple Guinness Stouts after hockey.

[awsmith4]

Pisgah Solstice

[awsmith4]

Southern Tier Oat


-edit-

Has anyone tried Dogfish Head Chicory Stout?

Yes, I really enjoy it. One misconception I had was I thought it was is a big beer but it is just a solid American Stout with a hint of coffee.

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Brewhouse Coffee Stout

[ODLS1]

750 of Kasteel Donker. Good stuff.

[rrplasencia]

Malheur 10
southern tier oats

[romwarrior]

Bell's Two Hearted

[ir13]

Harpoon Winter Warmer

[mpd340]

Cant go wrong with a Stella Artois. Goes great with a mild stick.
:noon

[coach]

looking for reviews:

Abita Christmas Ale
Anchor Steam Holiday Ale
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

we carry these but would like to get an idea first.

Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas...very nice with just enuff honey/spices.
Great Lakes Christmas Ale...IMO too much cinnamon and has "tinny after taste"

[awsmith4]

looking for reviews:

Abita Christmas Ale
Anchor Steam Holiday Ale
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

we carry these but would like to get an idea first.

Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas...very nice with just enuff honey/spices.
Great Lakes Christmas Ale...IMO too much cinnamon and has "tinny after taste"

The only one I can speak to is SN Celebration. Don't let the label fool you it is not a Christmas beer but instead an IPA, a very tasty IPA, but if you are looking for a Christmas/Winter Warmer style ale it can be deceiving.

[kaisersozei]

looking for reviews:

Abita Christmas Ale
Anchor Steam Holiday Ale
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

we carry these but would like to get an idea first.

Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas...very nice with just enuff honey/spices.
Great Lakes Christmas Ale...IMO too much cinnamon and has "tinny after taste"

Just finished a 6 of the SN--it's not really in the Christmas/Spiced ale category. It's a rich, vey balanced & drinkable IPA. After all these years I'm still partial to Cascades hops, so I like the piney, citrusy aroma of this beer. Probably one of my favorite SN's right now, even better than Torpedo. :tu:tu

[kaisersozei]

Bruthas from a different mutha, Al ;)

[coach]

The only one I can speak to is SN Celebration. Don't let the label fool you it is not a Christmas beer but instead an IPA, a very tasty IPA, but if you are looking for a Christmas/Winter Warmer style ale it can be deceiving.

Just finished a 6 of the SN--it's not really in the Christmas/Spiced ale category. It's a rich, vey balanced & drinkable IPA. After all these years I'm still partial to Cascades hops, so I like the piney, citrusy aroma of this beer. Probably one of my favorite SN's right now, even better than Torpedo. :tu:tu

well then This 1 is on the Naughty List.....I DON'T LIKE IPA'S... if i wanted to suck on a WARM GRAPEFRUIT......i'd do it for less $$$$$.

[warren G.]

Abita Amber

[potlimit]

We REALLY enjoyed these.

[3SmokesaRound]

Roscoe's Hop House Amber Ale

[BeerAdvocate]

O'Fallon Whiskey Barrel Smoked Porter

[VirtualSmitty]

Palmetto brewery Ale, don't know the specific name of it. Not bad though.

[BlackDog]

SN Celebration with a small plate of cheese. Very nice.

[Knip23]

Keystone Light! o yeah. Thinking about what cigar to pair with it.


Knip.

[3SmokesaRound]

Firestone DBA tonight

[b0rderman]

Rogue Santa and Port Santa something as well...I forgot about an hour ago

The Rogue tasted like a good Rogue, that Port was very dark and sweet...I guess I should gather myself for a moment here...

[icehog3]

Coors after a hockey game in the locker room....beggars can't be choosers. :r

[thebayratt]

Andygator by Abita Beers

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/thebayratt/Andygator1.jpg
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/thebayratt/Andygator2.jpg

[sammyboy405]

Ive been on a Tecate Kick here as of late for some reason.. It seems to fit the taste with most all the cigars ive smoked.

But the Best Beer to go with an Olvia G has got to be a local Oklahoma Beer, Mustang Brewing Company's - Washita Wheat Oh My do those 2 go together great!

[icehog3]

Ive been on a Tecate Kick here as of late for some reason.. It seems to fit the taste with most all the cigars ive smoked.

But the Best Beer to go with an Olvia G has got to be a local Oklahoma Beer, Mustang Brewing Company's - Washita Wheat Oh My do those 2 go together great!

Love hearing about those specific beer-cigar pairings, Sammy. :tu

[newcigarz]

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

[Martel]

Chimay Red this afternoon.

Cheers,
G

[druturn]

Been enjoying a slew of my favorite German beers the past few days. They include:
Franziskaner Weissbier Helles
Köstritzer Schwarz
Spaten Optimator

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a bottle of Boulevard's Collaboration #1 Imperial Pilsner that I got in a trade with our friend BeerAdvocate. This is perfect for going with Thanksgiving dinner. It's more of a Belgian pale ale than a pilsner, and it's a perfect paring with the rich foods associated with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

I'm chilling down a bottle of my homebrewed Imperial Vanilla Bourbon porter for later this evening. This will be my first bottle from this batch, so I'm interested to see how it's developing.

[lostark374]

Budwiser

[awsmith4]

Terrapin Wake N Bake Coffee Oatmeal Stout
Founders Imperial Stout

[b0rderman]

Some good beers yesterday with the bird:
Odells Woodcut #4
Cantillon Classic Gueze
Fantome de Noel
RR Temptation

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Did anyone pick up the BCS rare?

[BeerAdvocate]

Did anyone pick up the BCS rare?

I want a bottle of this sooooo bad. I dont care if it is $45 a bottle.
Unfortunatly, my area is not going to get it.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I want a bottle of this sooooo bad. I dont care if it is $45 a bottle.
Unfortunatly, my area is not going to get it.

I read it was aged 2 years in Pappy Van Winkle 23 year old barrels.

[Jbailey]

Did anyone pick up the BCS rare?

A friend of mine got one. We are planning on doing a beer tasting around Christmas. I still would like to find a few to put away.

Also still trying to get a few vanillas and it's getting harder and harder.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

A friend of mine got one. We are planning on doing a beer tasting around Christmas. I still would like to find a few to put away.

Also still trying to get a few vanillas and it's getting harder and harder.

Same here Dave. I think they only made around 940 cases so who knows how much is left.

[Martel]

Founder's Breakfast Stout. First time trying this, and it is superb!:dr

Cheers,
G

[VirtualSmitty]

Had my usual post Turkey Day fare. Went to a little Mexican joint, had a plate full of goodies, an washed it down with a Dos Equis Amber.

[Ismith75]

Two Headed Ale's IPA

[boom]

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

3 Floyds Hell's Black Intelligencer. It was crazy good:tu

[BlackDog]

I drank a few Summit Imperial Pumpkin Porters last night, #5 from their Unchained series, and have to say I'm very impressed. This is a nice solid porter with the background notes of pumpkin pie, which I liked very much. It's not too "pumpkin pie-ish". Either this or the Rye have been my favorite from the Unchained series. I'm going to grab a couple more 6'ers before it sells out. It will be a very nice beer for winter evenings.

[icehog3]

Had a few Goose Island 312s on tap after my game last night.

[Jbailey]

Duvel

[hammondc]

Ska Brewing Decadent IIPA. Very good and pretty cheap.

[Martel]

We went out for bar chow at my local hangout this afternoon, had a few draft Victory Hop Devils.

Cheers,
G

[BlackDog]

I made creamed turkey with the carcass and leftovers from T-day. Made homemade noodles too. Just eating it with some homebrewed pale ale.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Founders Porter

[b0rderman]

DFH Chicory...diggin this beer...first, comes in a 6 pack. Second, you can drink the whole thing and not be completely bombed...try that with six Punkin or Midas Touch!

[awsmith4]

DFH Chicory...diggin this beer...first, comes in a 6 pack. Second, you can drink the whole thing and not be completely bombed...try that with six Punkin or Midas Touch!

I completely agree, a solid sessionable stout!


Tonight so far:

Terrapin Moo Hoo
Sweetwater Festive Ale

[BeerAdvocate]

Schlafly Reserve Barleywine

[chippewastud79]

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
Hudy Hudepohl

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Guiness Foreign Extra

[icehog3]

Guinness.....a bunch of 'em. :r

[Jbailey]

GIBCS: one bomber

[icehog3]

GIBCS: one bomber

Hootie: one balla ;)

[Bill86]

Damn you Chicago people getting those good Stouts!

[Jbailey]

Damn you Chicago people getting those good Stouts!

I'm in WI. Don't lump me in with those IL Douche Bags. :r:r

[Bill86]

OOHHHH brutal, I wish I was still living up north and could get GOOD imperial stouts. I'm stuck with.......*crickets*

[Jbailey]

We need good imperial stouts and Russian imperial stouts to keep us warm during the winters up here. :D

[Bill86]

I need good imperial and Russian stouts to stay drinking beer, otherwise it's just the hard stuff.

[coach]

Siberian Night from Thirsty Dog Brewery [Akron,OH]

Imperial stouts like this one are by far the "Grand Daddies" of all stouts. For those who demand flavor, this is the perfect libation.

IBU's = 58, OG = 25 P

[Jbailey]

Duvel
Founders Backwoods Bastard 10
Founders Backwoods Bastard 09 (still good but preferred the 2010)

[TNT009]

Karl Strauss Amber Lager

[Bruins Fan]

Harpoon Winter Warmer :tu

[theoneandonly]

Trying something new....
Spanish Peaks Brewing Co.
Honey Raspberry Ale

Pretty good. Not too much raspberry taste to it. Goes down smooth.

[b0rderman]

Sounds tasty Jeff


Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence Stout for me for episode 2 of Brewmasters tonight. I actually tried a DFH chew/spit beer at GABF in 2009...it was OK, still not sure why I tried it...this episode will probably make me wish I didn't.

[W.B.]

Samuel Smith's Yorkshire Stingo. This is a must try beer, delicious.

[b0rderman]

also, add Mikkeller/Brewdog I Hardcore You imperial IPA to tonights beverages...hops are here

[cort]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/411168981_photobucket_20779_.jpg

[Jbailey]

Having some Great Dane beers while watching the Walking Dead.

Emerald Isle Stout
Their Irish Ale on nitro

[GTS21]

A Stone Russian imperial stout tonight. Excellent.

[Jbailey]

A Stone Russian imperial stout tonight. Excellent.

Not a big Stone fan but I heard I had to try their RIS.

Good to hear Eric. :tu

[icehog3]

Zywiec (Polish pilsner) after hockey.

[awsmith4]

A Stone Russian imperial stout tonight. Excellent.

Not a big Stone fan but I heard I had to try their RIS.

Good to hear Eric. :tu

I haven't been overly impressed with Stone as a brewery but the RIS is fantastic :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

How is the Winter Warmer from Samuel Smith?

[b0rderman]

I like it...it's not going to knock your socks off but with Sam Smith's that is not the point. I enjoy drinking their beers not because they are weird or extreme, but because they are a classic representation of each style. I get several bottles every winter, the girlfriend likes it too.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I like it...it's not going to knock your socks off but with Sam Smith's that is not the point. I enjoy drinking their beers not because they are weird or extreme, but because they are a classic representation of each style. I get several bottles every winter, the girlfriend likes it too.

I have been picking up more winter beers, and I've seen this one a lot.

I had more of Founders Porter last night. One of the best porters IMHO.

[romwarrior]

Some of mine from the extended weekend:

Alpine Duet
FFF Dreadnaught
Troegs Flying Mouflan
Trader Joes 2010 Vintage Ale
Three Philosophers

[Bill86]

Some of mine from the extended weekend:

Alpine Duet
FFF Dreadnaught
Troegs Flying Mouflan
Trader Joes 2010 Vintage Ale
Three Philosophers

NICE love the Three Floyds Dreadnaught I killed a case in a month, it was fantastic. :tu

As for me tonight it's a 4 pack of punkin head. I'll probably finish at least 3, then on to some bourbon.

[BlackDog]

I had some Surly Bender on tap tonight.
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[Jbailey]

Duval

[icehog3]

Last Night:

Samuel Adams Winter Ale
Guinness
Dark Lord '10
Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee Stout

[retro_cigar]

Holy crap; I am late in this one; Ha.

Big fan of Pliny the Elder Beer by Russian River Brewing Company an Port Brewing Old Viscosity.

[lbowles2]

I've been enjoying some Tallgrass Buffalo Sweat Stout from a brewery in Manhattan KS... good stuff :dr And that's coming from somebody that typically isn't a stout drinker... I dunno if that means it's good or not but I like it :tu

[Bill86]

Holy crap; I am late in this one; Ha.

Big fan of Pliny the Elder Beer by Russian River Brewing Company an Port Brewing Old Viscosity.

Lucky! I hear they Pliny IPA's are great, can't get them here though.

[retro_cigar]

Lucky! I hear they Pliny IPA's are great, can't get them here though.

I am lucky enough that 4 shop within 20 min's of me carry them; 3 of the 4 have a 6 pack limit an the other shop has no limit. But last time I picked up a case was $125.

[Bill86]

Damn, my case of Dreadnaught was only $100. Didn't last but 20-25 days. Given the chance I'd still buy a case.

[awsmith4]

Last night had a mix suggested by a guy at BA called a Wake-n-Moo. Half Terrapin Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Stout and half Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout. One work...FANTASTIC. But it gets better, he then suggested one should add a shot of bourbon (I used Four Roses Single Barrel) to the mix, so I did and WOW! I typically don't make mixed drinks but I found an exception!

[Bill86]

Last night had a mix suggested by a guy at BA called a Wake-n-Moo. Half Terrapin Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Stout and half Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout. One work...FANTASTIC. But it gets better, he then suggested one should add a shot of bourbon (I used Four Roses Single Barrel) to the mix, so I did and WOW! I typically don't make mixed drinks but I found an exception!

That's odd....The idea sounds good, coffee + chocolate milk + bourbon. Just cannot get the moo-hoo

[kaisersozei]

Albert, that sounds :dr!

I've heard that it' becoming generally acceptable in "mixology" circles (as well as more fashionable) to experiment with beer drinks. There was an article in a recent Brew magazine that talked about this. I'm typically a purist, but what you had sounds good so far!

[awsmith4]

Albert, that sounds :dr!

I've heard that it' becoming generally acceptable in "mixology" circles (as well as more fashionable) to experiment with beer drinks. There was an article in a recent Brew magazine that talked about this. I'm typically a purist, but what you had sounds good so far!

Other than the occasional Black and Tan or when I mixed a sweet beer I couldn't finish by itself with a Stout (ie Pumpking) I never plan one out. But I have to say this Wake-n-Moo add bourbon was a WINNER!!!

[awsmith4]

That's odd....The idea sounds good, coffee + chocolate milk + bourbon. Just cannot get the moo-hoo

Terrapin distributes to Nashville so maybe you'll see it

http://www.terrapinbeer.com/beers/locations



Tonight's so far:

Duck Rabbit Marzen
Ska Decadence IPA


:chr

[Wolfgang]

Tasty. The beer too.


http://www.artzberger.com/BeerCans/newcans/canpics/Miller_Girl_16_oz1010.jpg

[coach33]

An ice cold black and tan

[mmblz]

Last week in PA, had Flying Dog Fresh Hop, pretty tasty.

[b0rderman]

Rogue John John Hazelnut...tasty

Anyone been getting into Black IPAs? I've had the Odells, but haven't poked around to any of the others I don't think.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Founders Porter. I really love this porter.

[BlackDog]

Founders Porter. I really love this porter.

That's my favorite porter too. I love the slightly sour taste.

I'm drinking my homebrew Imperial Vanilla Bourbon porter. I had one a week ago and thought it seemed a little thin. This one seems a lot better.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

That's my favorite porter too. I love the slightly sour taste.

Yeah I get that too on the very end of the finish. Up front I love the great roasted malts, rich chocolate and coffee on the mid-palate. I also taste some nuttiness as well. I want to pair this beer with a cigar. I think maybe a Monte 2. The beer isn't too strong, and I think it will enhance the classic monte flavors.

[sikk50]

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/sikk50/2b8796b5.jpg

[sikk50]

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/sikk50/81351e3c.jpg

[rrplasencia]

had a cigar city bolita and a southern tier oat, oh and an old chub

[cricky101]

Bought a few bottles of Trader Joe's Vintage Ale last night. Hopefully open one up after work today.

[pmwz]

left hand brewing company milk stout

[Jbailey]

Poppaskull by Dogfish Head and Three Floyds.

Yum!

[awsmith4]

Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout

[ashtonlady]

Delirium tremens :)

[mastershogun]

Poppaskull by Dogfish Head and Three Floyds.

Yum!

Nice... I still have a couple bombers

[Jbailey]

Nice... I still have a couple bombers

That 750ml went down way to fast! :r

Thinking I need another beer for the new Top Chef Masters. :tu

[Jbailey]

Duvel
New Glarus Unplugged Imperial Saison

[mastershogun]

Duvel
New Glarus Unplugged Imperial Saison

What are your thoughts on the NG? I enjoyed my four pack but its been a while

[Jbailey]

I think its tasting pretty good right now. I had it fresh and still tasty now.

One of my favorite unplugged from NG.

[Jbailey]

What should I drink next???

[ir13]

Had tonight

The Bruery Autumn Maple
Kasteel Donker
Kasteel Rouge