What beers are you enjoying?

[MarkinAZ]

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

Remember to store those standing...

[newcigarz]

Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale. :dr

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[csbrewfisher]

http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/848399-new-dog-only-beer-hits-shelves

[Bill86]

Samuel Smith's Oatmeal stout. Had to see what all the hype was about. Definitely good :tu :tu. I think I like the Imperial stout better but not by much pretty solid brew.

[mastershogun]

Bell's double cream stout

[icehog3]

Newcastle Brown Ale.

[rrplasencia]

dogfish old school

[mikethegoalie32]

Newcastle Brown Ale.

You are beginning to scare me with our similarities, Newcastle is exactly what I was about to write. Can't find it on draft here in Ottawa though, a bar used to have it, and I was in heaven ordering it by the pitcher, but they stopped, apparently I was the only one who enjoyed it.

[kaisersozei]

Had a Christmas Board meeting the other night, opened with a Bell's Christmas ale draft--which was just okay. Followed that by a La Chouffe, which was awesome. :tu

[icehog3]

You are beginning to scare me with our similarities, Newcastle is exactly what I was about to write. Can't find it on draft here in Ottawa though, a bar used to have it, and I was in heaven ordering it by the pitcher, but they stopped, apparently I was the only one who enjoyed it.

Hockey players think.....and drink...alike, Mike! :D

[romwarrior]

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

Agreed. We are somewhat spoiled here in SoCal with some great IPA's/DIPA's, so many of the east coast ones I have had haven't been anything special. But I thought the Dreadnaught was excellent.

[romwarrior]

Followed that by a La Chouffe, which was awesome. :tu

Nice. Have had their Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel and it was awesome as well.

Last night I had a Founders KBS (my first one since we don't get Founders here in CA).

[zappaFREAK]

Hockey players think.....and drink...alike, Mike! :D

Not a hockey guy but Newcastle is my all time favorite!!!

[mikethegoalie32]

must say, have not had it paired with a cigar yet, i may overload if I did

[Matt-N-Ga]

Lately it's been DFH 60min IPA, Sweetwater Festive 2010, Terrapin Moo-Hoo, and Terrapin WnB Coffee Oatmeal Stout

[awsmith4]

Lately it's been DFH 60min IPA, Sweetwater Festive 2010, Terrapin Moo-Hoo, and Terrapin WnB Coffee Oatmeal Stout

Gotta try the Wake-n-Moo :tu

[awsmith4]

Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Wild Ale

[newcigarz]

I would suggest you buy some of this before it's all gone. It's that good.


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From Ratebeer:

COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Lukcy Basartd is a dry-hopped meeting-of-the-Bastards in a in-the-fermenter-blend of Arrogant Bastard Ale and Double Bastard Ale…with a perfect balance of the essence of OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale. All in all, one awesome Bastard.

Lukcy Basartd Ale will be released in November and should be available in many of the enlightened locations where the liquid Arrogance is typically found.

This is a ‘once only’ special release commemorating the 13 year anniversary of when Arrogant Bastard Ale was first released upon the unsuspecting public. That is, ‘once only’ unless we decide to make it again.

[Commander Quan]

Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to head out tonight and look for some.

[Salvelinus]

Saw some of the lucky bastard yesterday but passed, may have to grab some.

Drinking some Southern Tier Harvest right now. Good stuff, I don't think I've had anything from Southern Tier that I haven't enjoyed. The 2xIPA is awesome

[kaisersozei]

I would suggest you buy some of this before it's all gone. It's that good.

Guess it's a good thing I did this

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

on the way home tonight! :tu

[newcigarz]

Guess it's a good thing I did this


:tu

[Bill86]

I'll have to hunt down that lucky, speaking of stones brews.

Drinking 10.10.10 vertical epic right now. :dr

[ashtonlady]

Southern Tier Oatmeal Stout, Yummmmmy

[Jbailey]

Founders Backwoods Bastard

[GTS21]

Drinking a Port Brewing Santa's Little Helper imperial stout. Excellent.

[VirtualSmitty]

Smuttynose Robust Porter, one of my favs :D

[boom]

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale....

[DonAustin]

Sam Adams Octoberfest

[althekillr]

kilkenny on tap just started making its way into california recently. one of my faves. drinking belhaven when at home.

[Bill86]

Dogfish Head Punkin ale, last 12oz good stuff.

[GTS21]

A couple Troegs Mad Elfs last night on tap. Good stuff.

[sobranie10]

Founders Breakfest Stout very good :tu

[Jbailey]

A Irish ale on Nitro at the Great Dane.

[ODLS1]

DFH Squall.

Excellent.

[Matt-N-Ga]

Sweetwater Festive 10, and Southern Tier Oatmeal stout. consider it market research, since awsmith4 and I are now officially getting into homebrew!!!!!!

[ODLS1]

I heard. It's probably the best hobby I've found. It's enjoyable, and saves money, compared to every other hobby. I know there are some other homebrewers here, but feel free to ask any questions. I'd be glad to help. I'm sending awsmith a few of mine here soon. All I really have right now is some nice session beers. It will be awhile before I can brew a bunch of my bigger awesome beers. My FES and IPA are awesome. 35 gallons (6 beers on tap) was consumed at my house on halloween, all homebrew. It was awesome.

Enjoying a 2009 Brooklyn Monster Barleywine. Very nice.

[rrplasencia]

dofgish the obroma

[b0rderman]

had a ten fiddy before breakfast yesterday after getting a good 3 hours of sleep on a couch, all of that seemed like a good idea at the time.

[awsmith4]

had a ten fiddy before breakfast yesterday after getting a good 3 hours of sleep on a couch, all of that seemed like a good idea at the time.

I had a FBS one morning not too long ago, it said Breakfast' on it and who am I to ignore a beer label.

[awsmith4]

DFH Squall, this stuff is good!

[Bill86]

had a ten fiddy before breakfast yesterday after getting a good 3 hours of sleep on a couch, all of that seemed like a good idea at the time.

:r yea that's a little heavy for breakfast no? They are tasty though :dr


I had a FBS one morning not too long ago, it said Breakfast' on it and who am I to ignore a beer label.

Possibly the best point I've seen made in ages. That sounds like something I would say. :tu

[b0rderman]

I appreciate the support.

DFH Saison du Buff, I think my favorite of the 3 du Buffs

[icehog3]

Boddingtons after hockey.

[mikethegoalie32]

The new Alexander Keith's Harvest Ale is pretty decent. Worth a try at least, but nothing majorly different from their regular ale.

[BlackDog]

I had a couple Great Lakes Christmas Ales last night. Normally I'm not too fond of "winter warmers," but this was just outstanding, like Gramma's holiday spice cookies in a bottle. Ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, molasses. Yum.

[b0rderman]

another delicious sounding beer I cannot get here

[Sauer Grapes]

I had a couple Great Lakes Christmas Ales last night. Normally I'm not too fond of "winter warmers," but this was just outstanding, like Gramma's holiday spice cookies in a bottle. Ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, molasses. Yum.

Had this for the first time in like five years recently. I wasn't impressed. I used to like it, so I don't know if the recipe changed or if I did. Most likely I did.

I'm actually going to just give the rest of the sixer away.

[awsmith4]

Started with Pisgah Vortex II and finished with Ska Brewing Nefarious Ten Pin.

Although there was some 1792 and Rip Van Winkle 10yr in between :D

[potlimit]

Stone Vert 10... Honestly, I think they're right when they suggest drinking after the future date. Tastes pretty good, but there's definitely something I can't put my finger on that's kind of, not right. IMO of course.

Had Stone IPA last night and I thought it was excellent. I followed DFH 90 with it and I thought it was far better.

[rizzle]

Question: I'm not well versed like you guys so I'm looking for a solution or three. My wife doesn't like beer in general, but she picked me up a Sam Adams variety pack the other day and drank the Chocolate Bock and liked it. What are some other brews in that vein that she would like? Thanks.

[Stick]

Had a Great Lake Christmas Ale and a Sam Adams Winter Lager between classes, now drinking a Founders Breakfast Stout.

Question: I'm not well versed like you guys so I'm looking for a solution or three. My wife doesn't like beer in general, but she picked me up a Sam Adams variety pack the other day and drank the Chocolate Bock and liked it. What are some other brews in that vein that she would like? Thanks.

Rouge's Chocolate Stout:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/132/1118

[awsmith4]

Rouge's Chocolate Stout:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/132/1118

:tpd:

Also try Southern Tier Choklat (or any of the other Blackwater series), she might also enjoy a milk stout like Lefthand's or Duck Rabbit's

[rrplasencia]

:tpd:

Also try Southern Tier Choklat (or any of the other Blackwater series), she might also enjoy a milk stout like Lefthand's or Duck Rabbit's

you need to try left hand on draft with the nitrous push :dr

had a dogfish world wide stout 18%

[AD720]

A local pub just tapped a firkin of the Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA...got to get over there before it's gone...

http://www.dogfish.com/community/news/press-releases/dogfish-announces-75-minute-ipa-simul-cask.htm

Johnny Cask has entered the building! We've retrofitted a 15 barrel tank to perfectly produce a very special cask conditioned ale (so, we have a little time to play around during winters at the Delaware coast). This beer, known as Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA is a blend of 60 and 90 Minute IPAs with a special whole leaf cascade dry-hopping session. Post-hopping the beer gest transferred into firkins and dosed with fresh yeast and maple syrup from the ole family homestead (actually the first batch will be re-fermented with maple syrup from the farm up the road from ours since ours won't be ready until late March. We plan to ramp up our maple house activities to get a lot more syrup for Immort Ale, 75 Minute and future beers in the coming months and years).

[rizzle]

Had a Great Lake Christmas Ale and a Sam Adams Winter Lager between classes, now drinking a Founders Breakfast Stout.



Rouge's Chocolate Stout:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/132/1118

:tpd:

Also try Southern Tier Choklat (or any of the other Blackwater series), she might also enjoy a milk stout like Lefthand's or Duck Rabbit's
Cool. Thanks for the suggestions. Are either of those going to be "bitter" to the taste at all?

[Stick]

Cool. Thanks for the suggestions. Are either of those going to be "bitter" to the taste at all?

To me the Rouge is roasty and chocolaty but not excessively sweet; think baking chocolate. I only had the SA Choc Bock when it was in the bomber, but I think Rouge's has a similar profile. Left Hand's Milk Stout kind of sweet and creamy - I know several people who really like it who don't tend to like beer. I don't find either bitter, but I have the palate of a goat (and I like bitter - Stone Ruination = :al)

[awsmith4]

To me the Rouge is roasty and chocolaty but not excessively sweet; think baking chocolate. I only had the SA Choc Bock when it was in the bomber, but I think Rouge's has a similar profile. Left Hand's Milk Stout kind of sweet and creamy - I know several people who really like it who don't tend to like beer. I don't find either bitter, but I have the palate of a goat (and I like bitter - Stone Ruination = :al)

I agree, the ones we all mentioned have very little to no bitterness, at least to me

[Jbailey]

My :2 about Rouges Chocolate Stout its more of a dark chocolate flavor. The Double Chocolate Stout seemed a tad lighter. Will be cracking my second/last DCS this month.

[cricky101]

Question: I'm not well versed like you guys so I'm looking for a solution or three. My wife doesn't like beer in general, but she picked me up a Sam Adams variety pack the other day and drank the Chocolate Bock and liked it. What are some other brews in that vein that she would like? Thanks.

The only one I've had is Young's Double Chocolate Stout, which I really liked.

[newcigarz]

Question: I'm not well versed like you guys so I'm looking for a solution or three. My wife doesn't like beer in general, but she picked me up a Sam Adams variety pack the other day and drank the Chocolate Bock and liked it. What are some other brews in that vein that she would like? Thanks.


This is one of my favorites, but have not seen it around.

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[bresdogsr]

Some SN Celebration

[potlimit]

Ommegang Choco Indulgence:dr:dr

[BigCat]

Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter - good stuff.

[awsmith4]

Last night

SN Celebration
Terrapin Wake n Bake
Founder's Backwoods Bastard

[Shadow]

Last night:

Smuttynose IPA
DH Chicory Stout

[mastershogun]

black cauldron

[rrplasencia]

southern tier oat
cigar city puppys breath porter
cigar city maduro
and delirium nocturnum

[Jbailey]

Cracked open a bomber of Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf.

Damn good IPA!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Three Floyds Alpha Klaus. "Christmas" in a bottle:dr:dr:dr

[awsmith4]

Green Flash Double Stout
Terrapin Moo Hoo
Cigar City Sea Bass

[MarkinAZ]

Sipped on a Guinness Draught the other night (thats the one with the widgit in the bottle). Can't say I really "enjoyed it", but the only reason I'm tipping one from time to time is a good friend had brought over a case for me.

He just misunderstood when I told him I enjoy "Guinness Extra Stout" in a bottle. Probably needs to tune his hearing up:D

[Bill86]

Green Flash Double Stout
Terrapin Moo Hoo
Cigar City Sea Bass

Cigar city and green flash :tu

Three Floyds Alpha Klaus. "Christmas" in a bottle:dr:dr:dr

NICE! 3 floyds and seasonal that's a winning combination.

[Jbailey]

Having more Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf.

[Wanger]

The wife just cracked the DFH Theobroma we got last week. Tasty!!!

[sobranie10]

Moylan's lager :tu:tu:tu

[Jbailey]

Home brew IPA

[Jbailey]

2010 gi bcs

[icehog3]

Three Floyds Gumballhead.

[GTS21]

chillin down a ten fidy right now.....mmmmm.

[newcigarz]

Saint Somewhere Pays Du Soleil

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[boom]

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Can't wait to try the Chocolate Bock....

[s15driftking]

i have a drink that a friend told me about and now i'm hooked. Its not exactly beer (only).

You take a pint of strongbow and add a shot of Jameson. The ycall it a "johnny jump up". Its a VERY good holiday drink!

[BlackDog]

Back in August I made a hombrew Vanilla Bourbon Imperial Porter. It seemed pretty harsh initially, but a month or so in the bottle has done wonders for it. No, it's not Founder's KBS, but it's pretty darn nice. I'd feel good sharing this with anybody.

[awsmith4]

Last night all shared with Matt-N-GA while we boiled our first wort

Sierra Nevada Grand Cru
DFH Squall
DFH *****es Brew
Allagash Odyssey

[kelmac07]

Enjoyed my last Sam Adams Octoberfest last night...gotta wait til next season for more. :td

[EricF]

Had a bottle of Chimay Cing Cents, Chimay Blue Grand Reserve and a Arrogant Bastard while watch football today!

[Jbailey]

Thinking about a Founders breakfast stout.

yum

[GTS21]

Followed up the ten fidy with an 09 Dark Lord and a Founders Backwoods Bastard

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Followed up the ten fidy with an 09 Dark Lord and a Founders Backwoods Bastard

Dark Lord:=:

How was 2009?

[Jbailey]

Followed up the ten fidy with an 09 Dark Lord and a Founders Backwoods Bastard

Is the 09 still on the sweet side Eric or as that calmed down?

[GTS21]

Still very sweet. And this particular bottle had quite a bit of sediment on the bottom.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

How many bottles can one get at Dark Lord Day?

[Jbailey]

How many bottles can one get at Dark Lord Day?

This year two tickets per person and 4 bottles per ticket for a total of 8 bottles.

They started running out so when I finally got mine they kicked it down to 3 bottles per ticket. I did get back in line for 3 more bottles so not to bad.

Plan on going next year. Should be in roughly 4 months! :noon

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

This year two tickets per person and 4 bottles per ticket for a total of 8 bottles.

They started running out so when I finally got mine they kicked it down to 3 bottles per ticket. I did get back in line for 3 more bottles so not to bad.

Plan on going next year. Should be in roughly 4 months! :noon

8 bottles is nice. How long did you wait in line last year Dave?

[Jbailey]

Got there around 10am and waited inline for the brewpub to try Vanilla Bean Dark Lord. Got in the DL line around 4/4:30 and got my beer after 5pm. Spending the night before in the area so I can get there even earlier.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Got there around 10am and waited inline for the brewpub to try Vanilla Bean Dark Lord. Got in the DL line around 4/4:30 and got my beer after 5pm. Spending the night before in the area so I can get there even earlier.

Not a long wait at all. I plan on going this coming April and I am really looking forward to it.:tu

[Bunker]

I alternated yesterday between Sam Summer and Sam Winter, still don't know which one I like better.

[romwarrior]

Over the weekend:

RR Pliny
DFH Palo Santo Marron
SN Celebration
Founders Backwoods Bastard

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Racer 5:tu

[Jbailey]

Home Brew IPA

[kaisersozei]

Home Brew IPA

Me, too!

[Stick]

Bells Batch 10000

[icehog3]

Eisenbahn S.A.P.A. (South American Pale Ale)....meh.

[Resipsa]

Last night GI 2009 Bourbon County, Bourbon County Vanilla, Bourbon County Coffee.

My friend accused me of trying to get her drunk.:confused::confused:

[icehog3]

How'd you like the Vanilla, Vic? I haven't cracked one yet.

[Resipsa]

How'd you like the Vanilla, Vic? I haven't cracked one yet.

Very Nice. Can't decide if I like the Coffee or the Vanilla more. For me the Vanilla has just the right amount , not too over the top. Maybe a mixing is in order.....:noon

[icehog3]

Thanks Vic, I keep waiting for Hootie and I to get together to crack one of these.

[Jbailey]

Thanks Vic, I keep waiting for Hootie and I to get together to crack one of these.

Hopefully soon!


Now I need to cool off a beer but what???

[awsmith4]

Yeti Stout thanks to Secret Santa!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Smuttynose IPA

[BlackDog]

I had a bottle of Trader Joe's Vintage 2009 Dark Ale on Lees. It's really drinking nicely right now. I was hugely disappointed with this beer a year ago, but it's very good now.

[BlackDog]

My friend accused me of trying to get her drunk.:confused::confused:
You were probably trying to transmit one of your nasty diseases. :sl

:r

[ashtonlady]

Deschutes 2010 Abyss. It is good. And it will get better with age. :)

[TheStatsGuy]

Had a bottle of Sam Adams Infinium with some friends. Okay we actually has 2 bottles! Very pleasantly surprised. A little "fruityness" to the flavor but had a small kick at 10.3%. Glad I bought a bunch of bottles, it's been selling out quick all over the place.

[VirtualSmitty]

Smuttynose IPA

Nice, same here last night :tu

[St. Lou Stu]

Sup fellas?
Been gone on bidness/vacay for a bit and had time for a few beers..... not to say that I enjoyed them all, but tried most every Japanese beer and a few Japanese craft beers... and some shitty Mexican beers.
The usual suspects were... Corona, Modelo, Negra Modelo, Asahi, Asahi Black(bar far the best and most consumed on my part), Kirin, Sapporo.
But.... I found a cool American Craft brew pub in Tokyo that had an AMAZING selction at ASTOUNDING (my wallet had to go home 3 days early) prices.
Their list of cool stuff(not all inclusive):
Alesmith Speedway, Three Floyds Dark Lord, Gumballhead, Popskull, Lost Abbey Serpant's Stout, Lost & Found, Founders you name it they had it all, Stone Vertical Epic 10 10 10..... it was insane!!
their tap list... http://craftheads.jp/craftheads/Beers.html

[Martel]

Unwinding from work with a Victory Storm King.

Cheers,
G

[rrplasencia]

brooklyn black ops

[Bill86]

Sup fellas?
Been gone on bidness/vacay for a bit and had time for a few beers..... not to say that I enjoyed them all, but tried most every Japanese beer and a few Japanese craft beers... and some shitty Mexican beers.
The usual suspects were... Corona, Modelo, Negra Modelo, Asahi, Asahi Black(bar far the best and most consumed on my part), Kirin, Sapporo.
But.... I found a cool American Craft brew pub in Tokyo that had an AMAZING selction at ASTOUNDING (my wallet had to go home 3 days early) prices.
Their list of cool stuff(not all inclusive):
Alesmith Speedway, Three Floyds Dark Lord, Gumballhead, Popskull, Lost Abbey Serpant's Stout, Lost & Found, Founders you name it they had it all, Stone Vertical Epic 10 10 10..... it was insane!!
their tap list... http://craftheads.jp/craftheads/Beers.html

WOW Tim! That is an impressive selection, alesmith, Three floyds, founders and stones. I pray for my bank account I never visit that place.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sierra Nevada Northern Hemi Harvest. Still very good.

[b0rderman]

I hate to do this, but tonight the lines were drawn:

Lucky Bastard > Pliny the Elder

[Bill86]

Paulaner Salvator

[kaisersozei]

I hate to do this, but tonight the lines were drawn:

Lucky Bastard > Pliny the Elder

:hm I've been wanting to try a Pliny the Elder (or Younger) for years, but Russian River doesn't ship east--I can brew a clone, but don't have anything to compare it to.

I CAN get Lucky Bastard, so that's encouraging. Thanks for the "review"! :tu

[Jbailey]

Goose Island Dominique. Kinda digging sours.

[newcigarz]

I hate to do this, but tonight the lines were drawn:

Lucky Bastard > Pliny the Elder


:chr

[Jbailey]

Bells 10,000

[mastershogun]

Bells 10,000

Nice. how does it compare to 9000?
I dropped the ball on this release so was only able to pick up a six-pack and a couple singles. Haven't opened a bottle yet

[Jbailey]

Nice. how does it compare to 9000?
I dropped the ball on this release so was only able to pick up a six-pack and a couple singles. Haven't opened a bottle yet

They're both complete different. The 10K seems to have an abundance of flavors and things going on (malty, hoppy etc.) when compared to the 9K. Almost too much and seems to need some time to settle down. If I had to pick a beer that's a meal this beer would be it.

I got two 6 packs sitting in the cellar and we'll see how this stuff turns out for the long haul.

[newcigarz]

Really enjoying this Victory Yakima Glory. Black IPA. Strong @ 8.7% , but not as alcohol forward as you might think. Malty and hoppy with a pleasant finish.

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[WhoDeySchenk]

That Victory Yakima Glory is good stuff. I've been drinking down a sixer of Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale.......Mmmmmmm!!

[kaisersozei]

Life and Limb (from DFH and Sierra Nevada)


How do you like it? I've been looking in my area but haven't found any yet. I was interested to see how the two yeast strains complemented each other--and the label looks pretty damn cool by itself :tu

[awsmith4]

I like it pretty good, it is getting better. It is extremely hard to find. I wiped out a total wine in Atlanta to get mine when it was released.

the birch/maple syrup combo is not at all sweet like you would think. Would have been better with more hops........

scottie

So it was you!

[b0rderman]

Allagash/New Belgium Vrienden collab

tasty beer...excellent hints of that brett' taste and aroma. The color was surprisingly red.

[awsmith4]

Yep, the total wine in Kennessaw. I did it.

scottie

They went quick everywhere, I was lucky enough to find a bottle at a shop on the other side of 75 from TW. I agree with you that it was a good beer but something was missing.

[Bill86]

Dogfish Head World Wide Stout 2010.....liquid glory. My favorite beer hands down. I could seriously drink nothing but this.

[jmsremax]

Picked up a bottle of Sam Adams Infinium tonight.....I can't wait to pop the cork!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

New Belgium 2 Below

[3SmokesaRound]

Night Tripper imperial stout :tu

[BlackDog]

I recently picked up a bottle each of Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw 2008 and 2009. I shared the 2008 with a friend last night and it was excellent. Lots of citrus, plums and raisin, and there was no way I would have guessed it has 10% ABV. Just terrific, worthy of it's world-class reputation. The store I found the 2008 at has a few more bottles and I'll be picking them up this week. I haven't seen the 2010 yet, but will keep my eyes open for it.

[awsmith4]

Bell's 25th

[GTS21]

DF Raison D'etre and Oaked Arrogant Bastard. Yummy.

[GTS21]

Dogfish Head World Wide Stout 2010.....liquid glory. My favorite beer hands down. I could seriously drink nothing but this.

Love that stuff. It'll knock you on your @ss though! :banger

[jesseboston81]

Went down to Rhode Island last weekend and found a liquor store that had Anchor Porter. For financial reasons I could only grab a six pack, so it's been pure torture trying to spread them out and make them last for more than a few days!

[Stick]

DFH Saison du Buff

[St. Lou Stu]

Tonight:
Boulevard Dark Truth
Southern Tier Krampus

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Founders Porter

[Bill86]

Love that stuff. It'll knock you on your @ss though! :banger

Oh yea it's got a kick, I cut my teeth on 21% 120 minute IPA's so WWS's 18% doesn't bother me at all. :banger :banger

I've done back to back 120's and whatnot. Drank a full 25.2 oz bottle of 18% DFH Fort.

Also drinking another World Wide Stout.

[cobra03]

I just finished a bottle of Sam Adams Infinium. Awsome beer but $20 for a 750ml is a little steep, but i guess its meant as a special occasion beer.

[Bill86]

I cannot get that beer but is does seem like a steep price for a Sam Adams offering. 750 ml's do usually cost $12-$14 but that's from Dogfish Head which IMO is a very great brewery. Not sure I could pay that more than once for ANY offering Sam Adams could come up with.

[Zeuceone]

Speakeasy-Prohibiton Ale

[GTS21]

Chimay blue label grand reserve and a couple mad elfs.

[W.B.]

BCS Rare, it's ridiculous expensive but also ridiculous tasty.

[awsmith4]

Southern Tier Mokah

[romwarrior]

BCS Rare, it's ridiculous expensive but also ridiculous tasty.

Nice. I have the vanilla but still pondering the $$$ for the rare.

Had a couple nice taps over the weekend:

Bootlegger's Knuckle Sandwich
Barrel Aged Alesmith Speedway Stout

Also had:

Green Flash Barley Wine
Unibroue Maudite

[BeerAdvocate]

BCS Rare, it's ridiculous expensive but also ridiculous tasty.

I have one bottle that I am saving until I win the lottery!

[Bill86]

Having another Dogfish Head World Wide Stout, I cannot keep this beer around it just doesn't last.

[awsmith4]

Kbs :)

[Stick]

Anchor Our Special Ale 2010 followed by a Southern Tier Mokah

[Zeuceone]

Pranqster- belgian ale

[Bill86]

Paulaner Salvator now, I always drink one of these after a WWS just to keep the buzz going.

[newcigarz]

Jolly Pumpkin Oro de Calabaza. :dr

http://www.fototime.com/7766047228381C7/orig.jpg

[icehog3]

Friend at work hit me up with 4 Goose Island 2010 Bourbon County Stouts. :)

[kugie]

Seirra Nevada Celebration Ale :noon:D:tu
I was so Happy When I found out The local Packy had it in stock:D

[BlackDog]

I had a Surly Cynic Ale with dinner, and having a Sierra Nevada Celebration now.

[Bill86]

Friend at work hit me up with 4 Goose Island 2010 Bourbon County Stouts. :)

Nice :tu

Having a Paulaner Salvator

[icehog3]

Nice :tu

Having a Paulaner Salvator

Just one? :)

[Bill86]

and a world wide stout afterwords. Then it's another trip to the liquor store. Just wait till I get a new job and baller drink $45+ bottles of bourbon/rum/tequila.

[icehog3]

You will always be baller to me, Bill. :)

[Bill86]

You will always be baller to me, Bill. :)

Only in booze, some brothers here smoke INSANELY baller a$$ CC's. I'll never be able to do that :r. But I do like drinking the good stuff no doubt.

My last WWS, may it RIP. :al :chr

[Zeuceone]

Franziskaner-Weissbier(hef)

[awsmith4]

Only in booze, some brothers here smoke INSANELY baller a$$ CC's. I'll never be able to do that :r. r

You say that now...


Last night

21st Amendment Back in Black
Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Founders Imperial Stout

[hotreds]

FYI:

www.johnsgrocery.com

[awsmith4]

Jolly Pumpkin Oro de Calabaza. :dr

http://www.fototime.com/7766047228381C7/orig.jpg

I see Jolly Pumpkins stuff around and have yet to try it, I think this shall change soon

BTW where did you get that glass?

[romwarrior]

Drake's Denogginizer

[Blindjimme]

Russian River Blind Pig
Bootlegger's Black Phoenix Chipotle Coffee Stout

[newcigarz]

I see Jolly Pumpkins stuff around and have yet to try it, I think this shall change soon
BTW where did you get that glass?


My favorite is the Bam Noire

The glass was freebie from a distributor when I lived in CT.

[BeerAdvocate]

Dog Fish Head Palo Santo

[kaisersozei]

Dog Fish Head Palo Santo

:tu :tu That is one of my favorite DFH beers. Got a chance to visit the brewery & see the wooden vat where it's fermented. Pretty impressive.

[Stick]

Drinking an Oud Beersel Framboise

[cricky101]

Masala Mama IPA from Town Hall Brewery. The GF surprised me with a growler from the brew pub.

[boom]

Double Bastard... mmmm

[3SmokesaRound]

you bastard!

[Stick]

Moved on to a Oud Beersel Ouse Geuze Vieille, which I'm liking more than the Framboise.

[cobra03]

Had a Ommegang BPA (Belgian Pale Ale) last night from their limited edition holiday gift pack. Got it along with "1001 Beers you must drink before you die" book as a sweet Christmas present. Wow i have alot of work to do soooooo many good looking beers in there. :chr

[kaisersozei]

Hit Winston's Humidor earlier for a chat with some local brothers and an illusione ~88, now I'm unwinding with

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

Beats the hell out of last minute shopping!

[newcigarz]

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



I liked this when I had it. :tu

[Bill86]

Where the heck did that DFH brew come from O_O? Looks tasty :dr

[chippewastud79]

Sam Adams Winter Lager :chr

[yourchoice]

For our office Christmas party today, I imbibed with Terrapin Hopsecutioner and split a bomber of Southern Tier Black IPA with my brother/partner. I'm glad I was the one who did the shopping. :banger Also enjoyed a pour or two of Evan Williams Single Barrel. Good party! :tu

[icehog3]

Three Floyds Moloko Milk Stout. :dr

[Jbailey]

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1750/beertaste1.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/beertaste1.jpg/)

First beer tasting
Goose Island Bourbon Coffee Stout
Three Floyds Dark Lord 2009
Three Floyds Dark Lord 2010
Olde Hickory Bardstown Brand Ale Aged In Bourbon Barrels
Stone Russian Imperial Stout
Dogfish Head Papa Skull
Surly's Darkness 2010
Oskar Blues Ten Fidy
Founders KBS
Tyranena Doubly Down 'N Even Dirtier

[kaisersozei]

Nice haul, Dave!

[icehog3]

That rocks, Hoots! :tu

[newcigarz]

Sierra Nevada 30th Anniv. Grand Cru.

http://www.fototime.com/6463BCED719B07C/orig.jpg

[GTS21]

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1750/beertaste1.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/beertaste1.jpg/)

First beer tasting
Goose Island Bourbon Coffee Stout
Three Floyds Dark Lord 2009
Three Floyds Dark Lord 2010
Olde Hickory Bardstown Brand Ale Aged In Bourbon Barrels
Stone Russian Imperial Stout
Dogfish Head Papa Skull
Surly's Darkness 2010
Oskar Blues Ten Fidy
Founders KBS
Tyranena Doubly Down 'N Even Dirtier

Holy cr@p. :dr

[jesseboston81]

First beer tasting
Goose Island Bourbon Coffee Stout
Three Floyds Dark Lord 2009
Three Floyds Dark Lord 2010
Olde Hickory Bardstown Brand Ale Aged In Bourbon Barrels
Stone Russian Imperial Stout
Dogfish Head Papa Skull
Surly's Darkness 2010
Oskar Blues Ten Fidy
Founders KBS
Tyranena Doubly Down 'N Even Dirtier

What a great haul! Merry Christmas to you, I guess! :D

[Jbailey]

What a great haul! Merry Christmas to you, I guess! :D

I had most of those for some time. A friend came into town and brought a few himself. Those were all split between four friends and myself.

It was a good night and part two should be Wednesday night.

Holy cr@p. :dr
It was a tasty night Eric. :tu

[icehog3]

I saw the Sam Adams Infinium this morning while picking up a bottle of wine for a friend...but at almost $22 for the bottle, I decided it was a little too pricey to experiment.

[newcigarz]

I decided it was a little too pricey to experiment.

That's exactly what I thought.

[Bill86]

I saw the Sam Adams Infinium this morning while picking up a bottle of wine for a friend...but at almost $22 for the bottle, I decided it was a little too pricey to experiment.

:tu Exactly, no way in hell I'll pay $22 a bottle for a Sam Adams Brew.

[newcigarz]

:tu Exactly, no way in hell I'll pay $22 a bottle for a Sam Adams Brew.

not when I can get 3 of these for the same price!

http://www.fototime.com/953A9474A4E24B8/standard.jpg

[icehog3]

Can't see your picture at work, Tony, but I know I could have gotten 2 GI Vanilla Stout growlers for the price,and have confidence I am getting a good beer.

Changing gears: I also saw the Guinness Black Lager. For those who have tried it, ho does it compare / not compare to the Extra Stout as far as body, flavor, etc. go?

[Bill86]

not when I can get 3 of these for the same price!

http://www.fototime.com/953A9474A4E24B8/standard.jpg

I've still yet to try those, my liquor store is getting more soon and they said they'll save me some. But your math is right, Stones > Sam Adams any day of the week.

[newcigarz]

Can't see your picture at work, Tony, but I know I could have gotten 2 GI Vanilla Stout growlers for the price,and have confidence I am getting a good beer.

Changing gears: I also saw the Guinness Black Lager. For those who have tried it, ho does it compare / not compare to the Extra Stout as far as body, flavor, etc. go?



Sorry Tom, pics were of Stone Lucky Basartd

[newcigarz]

I've still yet to try those, my liquor store is getting more soon and they said they'll save me some. But your math is right, Stones > Sam Adams any day of the week.

I got a couple extras, send me your addy and I'll send you one to try. :tu

[icehog3]

Sorry Tom, pics were of Stone Lucky Basartd

Nice. :tu

[GTS21]

Port Brewing Hop-15 Ale and Guinness FES

[BlackDog]

I just finished a bomber of Sierra Nevada 30th Avvinversary Imperial Helles Bock. Simply awesome. I'm going to say this is one of the top ten best beers I've ever had.

[lyle23]

Christmas eve beer of choice is Bitberger. A smooth, on the lighter side, German beer. I personally think its more of a summer beer cuz i like a more hoppier thicker beer for the winter here in Jersey. But I love summer, soo much that I wanted to think of warm weather throwing some shoes in the backyard drinkin a beer and having a stick with the boys, which is why i chose this beer tonight. Forgot that the night was started off with a Paulaner oil can.

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Brewer's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout

[GTS21]

Gonna open up a Surly Darkness for Christmas dinner tonight

[justonemorestick]

Favorites Smithwicks Guiness Alien ale

various seasonals and micro brews.

But tonight a cooler of Rolling Rock

[GTS21]

And a Laughing Dog Devil Dog imperial IPA for desert

[Jbailey]

Gonna open up a Surly Darkness for Christmas dinner tonight

It's a tasty RIS with a nice amount of hops. That was one of my friends favorite the other night. Enjoy it Eric.

[GTS21]

It's a tasty RIS with a nice amount of hops. That was one of my friends favorite the other night. Enjoy it Eric.

First one i've tried, looking forward to it. And thank YOU for making it happen! :tu

[Jbailey]

Terrapin Wake n Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout

[Partagaspete]

Christmas eve beer of choice is Bitberger. A smooth, on the lighter side, German beer. I personally think its more of a summer beer cuz i like a more hoppier thicker beer for the winter here in Jersey. But I love summer, soo much that I wanted to think of warm weather throwing some shoes in the backyard drinkin a beer and having a stick with the boys, which is why i chose this beer tonight. Forgot that the night was started off with a Paulaner oil can.

I used to live in Bitburg where it is brewed. we would go o the brewery gasthaus where it was pumped directly frro the brewery. If you like Bit try Wasteiner. it holds it flavor in transit a bit better.

I enjyed some Palm and some Stella yesterday along with Boujulais, Eiswine, and lagavulin...yes I feel a bit blah today.

[awsmith4]

Over the past few days

Yuengling
Terrapin Wake n Bake
Terrapin Sunray Wheat
Bruery Three French Hens
HaandBryggeriet Odin's Tipple

[VirtualSmitty]

Rochefort 10 yesterday with Christmas dinner, and a Smuttynose robust porter for dessert :tu

[yachties23]

Had some Sam Seasonal Old Feziwig. Pretty solid stuff, hard to find though.

[GTS21]

Nøgne Ø imperial stout

[coach33]

Black and Tan

[hornitosmonster]

Youngs Double Chocolate Stout and Rogue Mocha Porter

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Lost Abbey Serpents Stout. Dark chocolate, coffee, and dark fruit really make this a great stout. Really full body and full flavor. Great effort from Lost Abbey on this one.

[kaisersozei]

Watching "Weeds" (Season 1) with the wife tonight, drinking some of this

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

She was drinking this

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

:tu

[Bubba - NJ]

Had a Sam Adams Infinium last night that was quite tasty .

[BeerAdvocate]

Lagunitas Brown Shugga

[Bill86]

Rochefort Trappistes 6

[kaisersozei]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/FlyingDogK-9.jpg

Had a 6-pack gifted to me from a co-worker. She knows her beer, this is good stuff!

[romwarrior]

https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D900920_316222_613746

Split these with a couple friends yesterday. We also had the Sierra Nevada 30th Grand Cru and Alesmith Yulesmth Winter. Not a bad one in the bunch.

[duckmanco]

Lagunitas Brown Sugar

Homebrew:
Northern Brewer Bourbon Barrel Porter - even I have to say this is damn good stuff
Northern Brewer Three Hearted Ale - very sessionable IPA.

Also, anyone out happen to be in a Surly Brewing company distribution area? PM me if so....

[dwoodward]

Picked up a 6 pack sampler of beers from August Schell's Brewing Company.

Would definitely recommend the Schell's Stout, this was unbelievable. Great flavor with a nice finish. I also enjoyed the Schell's Firebrick Ale, it was a sort of Amber style ale. And the Schell's Dark Lager, it was like a New Castle, except better.

[pnoon]

Picked up a 6 pack sampler of beers from August Schell's Brewing Company.

Would definitely recommend the Schell's Stout, this was unbelievable. Great flavor with a nice finish. I also enjoyed the Schell's Firebrick Ale, it was a sort of Amber style ale. And the Schell's Dark Lager, it was like a New Castle, except better.
:confused:
I'm not sure how a dark lager can be similar to a brown ale (except for color).

[awsmith4]

Nemesis 2010

[Bill86]

I just cracked a Left Hand - Wake up Dead Barrel Aged Imperial Stout....we'll see if I enjoy it or not. Upon first taste, it's got that imperial stout taste I know and love but it seems a little light. I'll let this warm up and see if it gets better.

Verdict a big :td. It starts off very good but after that goes downhill and the finish is not enjoyable at all. I'd give it a 6/10

[Bill86]

Schlafly Christmas Ale :tu

[BlackDog]

I picked up a 6'er of Founders Porter tonight. It's been a while since I've had some, but damn, this is a fine porter.

[druturn]

Abita Turbodog. Thoroughly surprised at how much I like it! I have never had Abita beer before but this is making me really consider picking up a few 6'ers in the future!

[dwoodward]

:confused:
I'm not sure how a dark lager can be similar to a brown ale (except for color).

That's just what it was called, but it looked similar to a newcastle, except it was a little darker in color, and had a bolder taste. It tasted very similar tho.

[kaisersozei]

Abita Turbodog. Thoroughly surprised at how much I like it! I have never had Abita beer before but this is making me really consider picking up a few 6'ers in the future!

Turbodog is probably their best offering. :2

[romwarrior]

Stone Lukcy Basartd

I'm not a huge Stone fan but this one is a winner. Interestingly, it is better than all three of the beers from which it is made, IMHO.

[newcigarz]

Stone Lukcy Basartd

I'm not a huge Stone fan but this one is a winner. Interestingly, it is better than all three of the beers from which it is made, IMHO.


:tu

[newcigarz]

Sierra Nevada Northern Hemisphere. :dr

http://www.fototime.com/7F012A67F3C68FE/orig.jpg

[Bill86]

Stone Lukcy Basartd - Delicious :tu :tu. Another awesome brew from Stone. Thanks Tony !

[BengalMan]

Just finished a glass of one of my favorite regular production beers, Dogfish Head Indian Brown. I'm never without a few bottles of this.

[Jbailey]

At a restaurant watching a friend play drums and got a guy from Ale Asylum handing out free samples.

Samples of Mercy and Ballistic.

Got a pint of Madtown Nut Brown.

[Bill86]

Stone Cali-Belgie Very interesting and tasty :dr.

[awsmith4]

Castle Hollow Trappist Ale

Homebrewed by our own Kaisersozei, very tasty and perfect mouthfeel. Thanks again Gerard :tu

[BlackDog]

Drinking my homebrew tonight; first a raspberry Belgian ale, and then an imperial porter with bourbon and vanilla.