What beers are you enjoying?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sierra Neveda 30th bock. It had a subtle palate, but it was good. Green apple and pear were the flavors with a malty backbone to give it balance. This was a really really good beer. Complex, and I think I will pick up some more:tu

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.


I had another bomber of this. Still some bottles out there. Seriously, I thought more people would enjoy this as much as me, but apparently its me and Warren that love this beer.:r

[cort]

Stone Cali-Belgie Very interesting and tasty :dr.

One of my faves. Right behind the Lucky Bastard and Sublimely Self-Richeous

[Jbailey]

Dogfish head world wide stout on tap.

[kaisersozei]

Castle Hollow Trappist Ale

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

My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Bill86]

One of my faves. Right behind the Lucky Bastard and Sublimely Self-Richeous

Yeah the sublimely is very good. I think I'll buy some more of that soon.

Dogfish head world wide stout on tap.

:dr Nice!

[awsmith4]

My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Enjoyed it is an understatement :tu:tu:tu

[Jbailey]

Rochefort 10

[BeerAdvocate]

2009 Lost Abbey Angels Share

[Bill86]

Stone Vertical Epic 10.10.10 :dr

[icehog3]

Tonight I enjoyed:

Hacker-Pschorr and Guinness.

I did NOT enjoy:

Fat Tire. :td

[Bill86]

Fat tire is very plain...I call it the best of the gas station beers....which means....nothing.

Seems I'm due for another brew...alright New Belgium Vrienden

[icehog3]

Fat tire is very plain...I call it the best of the gas station beers....which means....nothing.

Seems I'm due for another brew...alright New Belgium Vrienden

Fat Tire tastes like pine. Gross. :pu

The Beer of the Month at the bar was Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. And they were all out. :td

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

GI Honkers Ale

[icehog3]

GI Honkers Ale

Good stuff, my beer of choice when I am at the United Center. :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Fat Tire tastes like pine. Gross. :pu

The Beer of the Month at the bar was Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. And they were all out. :td

Yeah I'm not a big fan of Fat Tire either. Most of NB's stuff is just not for me. Their 1554 is decent though.

[Bill86]

Try the vrienden Im drinking it now and it's pretty tasty. Not great but definitely very good.

[BlackDog]

I had a bottle of Boulevard Long Strange Tripple last night. This was super good, and at $8 a bottle is well priced. If you haven't tried it before you really ought to.

[Tauma]

I'll be enjoying Founder's Dirty "illegitimate child" Scotch-style ale tonight

[b0rderman]

never got pine out of fat tire, i don't think it's possible...that is one malty brew

[BlackDog]

My wife and I went out for lunch today, had a Surly Furious on tap. Yum.

Drinking a Duvel now, and have a New Belgiuim Eric's Ale waiting to toast in New Years with the Mrs.

[icehog3]

never got pine out of fat tire, i don't think it's possible...that is one malty brew

Then I have accomplished the impossible. ;) :wo

[Knip23]

Keystone light with a great A. Fuente gran reserva

[BlackDog]

never got pine out of fat tire, i don't think it's possible...that is one malty brew

Then I have accomplished the impossible. ;) :wo
Has anyone ever noticed that Pine Sol and Fat Tire are almost exactly the same color? Has Mrs. Icehog recently increased Tom's life insurance? :r

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=65&pictureid=5140

[Bill86]

Wow I think you're on to something there.....that color....99% match for sure.

[GTS21]

Dogfish Head 60 IPA, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale and Westmalle Trappist Tripel

[awsmith4]

Trader Joe Houfbrau
Sweetwater IPA
Brooklyn Monster Ale Barleywine
Founders KBS
Brooklyn Black Ops

Been a good night so far. Matt-n-GA came over with his family and on top of enjoying great beers together we bottled our first homebrew. At midnight I intend to finish the year off/bring in the new year with George T Stagg as does he. Happy New Year CA beer geeks, maybe this year will bring pints-a-plenty and good friends to share them with.

[GTS21]

Trader Joe Houfbrau
Sweetwater IPA
Brooklyn Monster Ale Barleywine
Founders KBS
Brooklyn Black Ops

Been a good night so far. Matt-n-GA came over with his family and on top of enjoying great beers together we bottled our first homebrew. At midnight I intend to finish the year off/bring in the new year with George T Stagg as does he. Happy New Year CA beer geeks, maybe this year will bring pints-a-plenty and good friends to share them with.

How is the black ops? Just got a couple bottles today.

[awsmith4]

How is the black ops? Just got a couple bottles today.

This was a bottle from 2009 (thanks to Matt) and it was FANTASTIC! Try one now, but if this bottle proves true, sit one down for a year and it will please you greatly.

[GTS21]

This was a bottle from 2009 (thanks to Matt) and it was FANTASTIC! Try one now, but if this bottle proves true, sit one down for a year and it will please you greatly.


Solid! Thanks

[icehog3]

Has anyone ever noticed that Pine Sol and Fat Tire are almost exactly the same color? Has Mrs. Icehog recently increased Tom's life insurance? :r



Mrs. Icehog hit the road long ago, Warren. :r

Last night I had Three Floyd's Alpha King, Mississippi Mud, and several Guinness. The host tried to give me a Fat Tire and almost got a fat lip. ;)

[boom]

Had some 2 below... nice winter beer

[EricF]

Gonna be opening some Chimay Cinq Cents as soon as my brother gets here!

[Jbailey]

Tasting 2 a few nights ago.

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/9489/beertaste2.jpg (http://img809.imageshack.us/i/beertaste2.jpg/)

Goose Island Night Stalker
Goose Island Bourbon County
Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee
Goose Island Bourbon County Vanilla
Goose Island Rare Bourbon County
Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel
Dogfish Head B!tches Brew
Founders KBS
Avery The Czar

[kaisersozei]

That's an awesome line-up, Dave! Would love to get my hands on some of the GI--I'm on a mission :tu

[icehog3]

How was the Vanilla, Hoots?

[Jbailey]

How was the Vanilla, Hoots?

I will first say it's not as complex as the Coffee (fresh) but still pretty damn tasty.

I also want to say that the coffee is starting to fade a bit from the BC Coffee.

[icehog3]

My last BCS Coffee was a pretty big letdown after the first few, Dave. Might be time to chug-a-glug-glug.

I have some of the Vanilla here, we best drink it before it goes South! :D

[Jbailey]

My last BCS Coffee was a pretty big letdown after the first few, Dave. Might be time to chug-a-glug-glug.

I have some of the Vanilla here, we best drink it before it goes South! :D

The coffee was still the favorite of a few people at the tastings I think it's not going to make a long haul. I will agree on drinking it while it's still good.

As far as the Vanilla just let me know and I'll make it down.

[GTS21]

That's a helluva lineup!

[Jbailey]

The Rare and Vanilla did shine pretty good that night!

[GTS21]

Gonna crack open a Weyerbacher Heresy in a few minutes

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Goose Island Honkers Ale
Founders Dirty Bastard

[BlackDog]

Had some of my homebrew raspberry ale earlier tonight. Now drinking a Summit pumpkin porter.
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[BeerAdvocate]

Bridgeport ESB

[Blindjimme]

Pliny the Elder
Blind Pig

[Jbailey]

Highland Black Mocha Stout

[GTS21]

Weyerbacher Fifteen. Very nice.

[Springsman]

New Belgium's Triple

[Jbailey]

2008 Great Dane Barelywine.

[BlackDog]

Lion Stout. An area store has it on sale for $6 per 6 pack. It's a heck of a stout at that price.

[Jbailey]

Bells Porter

[Jbailey]

goose island dominique

[awsmith4]

Left Hand Fade to Black Volume 1

[BigCat]

Sam Adams Chocolate Bock. I wish they sold this on its own.

[kaisersozei]

2010 Legend's Brewery Barleywine

[BlackDog]

Left Hand Fade to Black Volume 1
Boy I loved that stuff last year. I haven't seen it yet this year. I'll keep my eyes open for it.

[awsmith4]

Boy I loved that stuff last year. I haven't seen it yet this year. I'll keep my eyes open for it.

Well this came from my "cellar", I have 1 left. Volume 2 has hit stores buts its a Smoked Porter. Haven't tried it yet but I've heard good things. I wish they would continue the Foreign Export Stout because it is/was very tasty.

[rizzle]

Fat Tire tastes like pine. Gross. :pu

The Beer of the Month at the bar was Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. And they were all out. :td

Interesting. See, I like Fat Tire and I've been trying to decide just exactly what that putrid taste was I got from the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, and now that you mention it I think it was 'rotted pine tree'. Or to borrow from DBall, unbridled sorrow. :r I think I just don't like IPA's or something. Anybody know any that aren't so bitter that it's like drinking alum strained through turpentine? God, that stuff is nasty.

[kaisersozei]

Interesting. See, I like Fat Tire and I've been trying to decide just exactly what that putrid taste was I got from the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, and now that you mention it I think it was 'rotted pine tree'. Or to borrow from DBall, unbridled sorrow. :r I think I just don't like IPA's or something. Anybody know any that aren't so bitter that it's like drinking alum strained through turpentine? God, that stuff is nasty.

This may seem counter-intuitive, but you might want to move up to an Imperial (Double) IPA. The reason is that the brewer has to balance the higher IBU with a higher grain bill, giving these more of a sweet, malty character than your standard IPA. Almost a barleywine, but not quite.

In this style, I'd recommend Avery Maharaja, and Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA or Burton Baton. If you can find Pliny the Elder, that is also supposed to be an excellent example of the category, but I've never had one and can't comment.

[rizzle]

This may seem counter-intuitive, but you might want to move up to an Imperial (Double) IPA. The reason is that the brewer has to balance the higher IBU with a higher grain bill, giving these more of a sweet, malty character than your standard IPA. Almost a barleywine, but not quite.

In this style, I'd recommend Avery Maharaja, and Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA or Burton Baton. If you can find Pliny the Elder, that is also supposed to be an excellent example of the category, but I've never had one and can't comment.

Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try. I tell you, it's a whole new world out there trying to "explore new beers". I've found some stuff that is just nirvana and stuff that just about makes me want to hurl.

Can you give me a poor man's explanation of IBU and how I can avoid "really bitter tasting" beers? I would appreciate it.

[awsmith4]

Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try. I tell you, it's a whole new world out there trying to "explore new beers". I've found some stuff that is just nirvana and stuff that just about makes me want to hurl.

Can you give me a poor man's explanation of IBU and how I can avoid "really bitter tasting" beers? I would appreciate it.

IBU = International Bitterness Units

Higher IBU the more bitter. Usually on the packaging especially on IPAs.

You may not be against the bitterness but the type of bitterness. You will find that some hops are citrusy, some are piney, some are spicy, etc. If you don't like the piney taste try a more citrusy IPA (Sweetwater IPA comes to mind). Like Gerard said the DIPAs often have more malt to balance the addition of hops so try those as well. Then if you decide you don't like hoppy beers there is no harm. Plenty of other styles out there.

[rizzle]

IBU = International Bitterness Units

Higher IBU the more bitter. Usually on the packaging especially on IPAs.

You may not be against the bitterness but the type of bitterness. You will find that some hops are citrusy, some are piney, some are spicy, etc. If you don't like the piney taste try a more citrusy IPA (Sweetwater IPA comes to mind). Like Gerard said the DIPAs often have more malt to balance the addition of hops so try those as well. Then if you decide you don't like hoppy beers there is no harm. Plenty of other styles out there.

Preciate it Albert. So, are the hops where the bitterness comes from?

[awsmith4]

Preciate it Albert. So, are the hops where the bitterness comes from?

In short, yes

[romwarrior]

Over the weekend:

Bootlegger's Knuckle Sandwich (on tap)
Boulevard Tank 7
Ballast Point Victory at Sea
Bell's Batch 9000

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Three Floyds and Dogfish Head Poppa Skull

[Jbailey]

cooling down a bottle off ommegang chocolate indulgence.

[awsmith4]

Duck Rabbit Baltic Porter

[BlackDog]

I went to Old Chicago tonight for a beer after work. I got 22oz of Lagunitas Brown Shugga' for $4.50. That's a heck of a deal for 9.9% abv beer.

[Sauer Grapes]

Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try. I tell you, it's a whole new world out there trying to "explore new beers". I've found some stuff that is just nirvana and stuff that just about makes me want to hurl.

Can you give me a poor man's explanation of IBU and how I can avoid "really bitter tasting" beers? I would appreciate it.

Rizzle... since you are in the bay area (Tampa, not SF), check out cigar city's IPA if you haven't yet. It is very tasty. It is called Jai Alai I believe.

[rizzle]

Rizzle... since you are in the bay area (Tampa, not SF), check out cigar city's IPA if you haven't yet. It is very tasty. It is called Jai Alai I believe.

Thanks, I may do that. Somebody gave me one of their Maduros a couple weeks ago, don't remember the exact name, and I wasn't real fond of it. Drinkable for me, but I wouldn't seek out more.

[jesseboston81]

Did the Sprechers brewery tour while out in Wisconsin after Christmas, and grabbed some delicious Generation Porter and a bottle of their barley wine that I'm saving for sometime special.

[b0rderman]

Unibroue Don de Dieu...absolutely delicious and widely available. I forget about these sorts of beers from time to time while chasing the white whales...yum!

[Sauer Grapes]

Thanks, I may do that. Somebody gave me one of their Maduros a couple weeks ago, don't remember the exact name, and I wasn't real fond of it. Drinkable for me, but I wouldn't seek out more.

It's a single IPA, and I'm a fan of bitter stuff, so my judgment may be off, but I found their IPA extremely drinkable. Don't go buying a sixer of it until you try it, but if you find it on tap or can get a single bottle, give it a go.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Unibroue Don de Dieu...absolutely delicious and widely available. I forget about these sorts of beers from time to time while chasing the white whales...yum!

How is the La Fin Du Monde?

[b0rderman]

It's definitely good, and gets more acclaim than the Don De Dieu, but if given the choice I'd get the Don de Dieu 7 out of 10 times. Maybe 6.5 out of 9.5 times.

[Salvelinus]

You can't go wrong with Unibrou. Maudite is one of my favorite winter time beers, and fin du monde is an all time favorite. The ephemerel is a whole bunch to fruity for me, but my wife loves it.

[WyGuy]

Southern Tier 2XIPA, :dr

[b0rderman]

Avery canned Ellie's Brown...I've drifted away from brown ales a bit, but this is one I will not take out of the rotation.

[Jbailey]

Three Floyds Sun Stout
Founders Imperial Stout

[St. Lou Stu]

Three Floyds Sun Stout
Founders Imperial Stout

psssst dude.... how many of each>?

Isun't it Black Sun Stout? ;)

What is Sun Stout? Like their new wheat beer?

[BlackDog]

I had a Lift Bridge Crosscut earlier, an APA. They're a local brewery still fairly new. I hope for good things from them in the future.

Now I'm drinking one of my homebrew bourbon vanilla porters.

[Jbailey]

ipsssst dude.... how many of each>?

Isun't it Black Sun Stout? ;)

What is Sun Stout? Like their new wheat beer?

It is Black Sun Stout. My phones bad. :D


I had a bomber of the Black Sun and a 12oz of the founders.

[icehog3]

It is Black Sun Stout. My phones bad. :D


I had a bomber of the Black Sun and a 12oz of the founders.

How is the Black Sun, Dave?

[b0rderman]

Now I'm drinking one of my homebrew bourbon vanilla porters.
:dr


Last night on draught at the bar: The Abyss, PtE, Boulevard Dopplebock and the Bristol winter warmer....and the Nuggets managed to lose to the Clippers.

[Jbailey]

How is the Black Sun, Dave?

I really like the Black Sun. Its a solid Stout!

Right now got Central Waters Bourbon Barrel on tap. Yum!

[Jbailey]

Bells Expedition Stout

[Jbailey]

Grabbed another Expedition Stout. Yum

[awsmith4]

New Belgium Ranger IPA
Highland Cold Mountain
Terrapin Wake n Bake

[shark]

Not much of a fan of the Oktoberfest brews I've had to date. Just not for me, I guess. However, I am currently enjoying a Spaten Optimator. Just a good doppelbock.


I take that back about Oktoberfests...I guess my tastes are changing, or getting more refined.

[Blindjimme]

Bootlegger's Black Phoenix Chipotle Coffee Stout

[cort]

Bootlegger's Black Phoenix Chipotle Coffee Stout

say that 10 times fast:D

[cobra03]

Just had a Point 2012 Black Ale and Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout

[icehog3]

Delirium Noël
Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee Stout
Surly Darkness

Thanks to Kristin and Hootie at the MoB Herf. :)

[Jbailey]

Delirium Noël
Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee Stout
Surly Darkness

Thanks to Kristin and Hootie at the MoB Herf. :)

Damn good time!

Also the coffee stout is still very very tasty!! :tu

[VirtualSmitty]

Rochefort 10 last night.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

SN Celebration IPA
Green Flash West Coast IPA
Bell's Best Brown

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I hear Bell's Hopslam will be on tap and available in 6packs tomorrow. Anyone else hear this?

[Partagaspete]

Chimay Chinq Cents. Well, um, delicious!

[Bunker]

St. Pauli Girl Dark (it was on sale :D )

[mpd340]

Had a Guinness Foreign Extra Stout. Nothing lik a nice dark stout to brighten your day.

:tu

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson

[W.B.]

3 Floyds Black Sun stout was very good and interesting. The aroma was like an I.P.A. and had some piney flavors as it was drunk but finished roasty.

[W.B.]

I haven't posted in this thread in a while so I went back and looked at some recent posts and ..... I love this thread! Many here are drinking like my beer hero's... OMG JBailey I am not worthy.

[staminator]

Unfortunately, its a Yuengling right now...wish I had some better beer.

[Jbailey]

2008 Great Dane Barleywine
Cask Con. Bells Kalamazoo Stout

[Jbailey]

2008 Great Dane Barleywine
Cask Con. Bells Kalamazoo Stout

[icehog3]

2008 Great Dane Barleywine
Cask Con. Bells Kalamazoo Stout

2008 Great Dane Barleywine
Cask Con. Bells Kalamazoo Stout

Echo....Echo....Echo......

Sam Adams Winter Lager :tu

Great Lakes Christmas Ale :td

[eldondo]

I got some nice beers on Saturday....


6 bottles (Imperial) of Chimay Bleue Grande Réserve 2010
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/verschiedenes/chimay_2010_imperials.jpg



3 bottles (Magnum) of Chimay Bleue Grande Réserve 2010
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/verschiedenes/chimay_2010_magnum.jpg



3 bottles (Imperial) of Chimay Bleue Grande Réserve 2005, 2006, 2007 (one bottle of each vintage)
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/verschiedenes/chimay_vintage_imperials.jpg



2 bottles (Imperial) of DeuS Brut des Flandres, Cuvee 2009
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/verschiedenes/deus_-_brut_des_flandres.jpg



8 bottles of Orval
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v638/eldondo/verschiedenes/orval.jpg

[rizzle]

I've found another one that hits me right...Magic Hat #9. Picked up a sixer on a whim and I very much like this. Very much.

[yourchoice]

Over the last 1 1/2 weeks, I had a couple of parties at my house. Along with some light beer, I served:

Weihenstephaner Original (probably my favorite Bavarian to date)
Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA
Southern Tier 2X IPA
Full Sail IPA
Smuttynose Winter Ale
Guinness
Boddingtons

I heard no complaints about any of the selections. :tu

[awsmith4]

Over the weekend:

Duck Rabbit Milk Stout
Fat Tire
Great Lakes Elliot Ness


Today I'm snowed in and needed a stout yo warm me up

Terrapin Big Daddy Vladdy

[BlackDog]

I mostly drank homebrews this weekend, but I did have some Great Divide Yeti RIS which was awesome.

[Jbailey]

Opened a bomber of Olde Hickory Imperial Stout. yum

[awsmith4]

Opened a bomber of Olde Hickory Imperial Stout. yum

I picked up a bottle while I was in Charlotte but haven't cracked it yet, now I'm looking forward to it even more

Last night I had Left Hand 400lb Monkey IPA, it was pretty decent

[cricky101]

Niece reps a few breweries and I had some "freebies" tonight.

Rogue Yellow Snow IPA
Rogue Mogul Madness

both are tasty.

Tomorrow night Olde Hickory Doppelbock

Had a bomber of the Yellow Snow IPA a couple weeks back and really liked it :tu

[mpd340]

Had a Tecate Light last night. Yum Yum.

[Springsman]

had a dogfish 90 last night...ON TAP even! loved it.

[Blindjimme]

Russian River Damnation
Deschutes Red Chair

[Shadow]

Enjoying a DF Chicory Stout with a JDN Antano Dark Corojo.

[newcigarz]

really different, but I like it!

http://www.fototime.com/F125F13485D627C/orig.jpg

[awsmith4]

really different, but I like it!

http://www.fototime.com/F125F13485D627C/orig.jpg

Good choice! I just finished one as well!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Anyone interested in doing this with beer? Let me know, I will start a beer tasting thread.

Originally Posted by aldukes
I've had this idea in my head- but I was going to wait until the New year to post about it, but why not start it now?

I would love to start a "tasting club" here. I think it would introduce people to new wines, help train palettes, most importantly get people thinking and learning about wine.

heres how it would work:

-Every week/ 2 weeks someone picks a varietal and/or region- this can be chosen out of a hat or have a list set up.

Example- Joe_Smith picks- California Syrah
Everyone goes out and buys a bottle off CA syrah and posts tasting notes- we can eventually modify this to CA Syrah under $20 or Dry Creek Valley Syrah, etc.

-We come up with standard tasting guidelines- notes for sight / nose / taste - etc

- You can taste as many wines as you want to during the alloted time period.

What do you guys think? We can add some guidelines along the way.

[Springsman]

A cool, New Belgium Tripple....thanks to Jake Foster (Tauma) on here for giving me the coozy from MI ...

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg284/springsman/IMG00419.jpg

[cobra03]

Just cracked a bottle of Omegang Triple Perfection. Quite tasty:dr

[newcigarz]

Cigar City Jose Marti American Porter

http://www.fototime.com/06AB97124B09CB0/orig.jpg

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Ballistic.

[coach33]

Nice looking bottles and i guess the taste matches the bottling. But, I never seen most of these brands, are they more regional or simply hidden jewels?

[W.B.]

This afternoon I had a Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout, really good.

[Jbailey]

Goose Island Bourbon County Stout on tap.

[newcigarz]

Nice looking bottles and i guess the taste matches the bottling. But, I never seen most of these brands, are they more regional or simply hidden jewels?


Terrapin is brewed in Georgia, and Cigar City is in Tampa, FL.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bell's Best Brown last night. I can't wait for hopslam:D

[cobra03]

Just found several bottles of Samuel Adams Triple Bock at a local beer store. Never had it and im not sure what year it is. Ive heard both good and bad about this beer but i figured for $6 it was worth a try. Anyone else try it?

[kugie]

Blue Moon, Belgian Ale

[kaisersozei]

Just found several bottles of Samuel Adams Triple Bock at a local beer store. Never had it and im not sure what year it is. Ive heard both good and bad about this beer but i figured for $6 it was worth a try. Anyone else try it?

When it first came out, years ago--I remember at the time that it was very thick and syrupy. I still have one bottle, probably 6 or 7 years old at this point. Not sure when I'll crack it. Would be interested to hear your thoughts.

[cobra03]

When it first came out, years ago--I remember at the time that it was very thick and syrupy. I still have one bottle, probably 6 or 7 years old at this point. Not sure when I'll crack it. Would be interested to hear your thoughts.

Yeah thats what ive heard it was thick and heavy but i have also heard alot of people say it tastes like soy sauce.:pu I believe it was last made in 1997 so your bottle is more like 13 years old. Im going to crack it open this weekend i'll let you know how it is.

[newcigarz]

Just found several bottles of Samuel Adams Triple Bock at a local beer store. Never had it and im not sure what year it is. Ive heard both good and bad about this beer but i figured for $6 it was worth a try. Anyone else try it?

Let us know what your thoughts are. I personally have never been a fan. :2

[GTS21]

Avery Mephistopheles stout. Packs a wallop

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

On tap at Three Floyds today:
Dreadnaught IPA
Arctic Panzer
Black Sun
Jinx Proof

By the way, their food is great, and the pub is like nothing else on earth. I am definitely going to Dark Lord Day this april.

I brought some beers home with me too:D

[W.B.]

Tonight, just your plain old good Sam Adams Boston Lager.

[liltim]

Tonight I'm enjoying a Stone Smoked Porter. If you are ever in San Diego you have to visit Stone Brewery. They brew some amazing beers. Anyone get to try the vertical epic this year?

[staminator]

Nothing exotic. Just a Blue Moon.

[Bill86]

Tonight I'm enjoying a Stone Smoked Porter. If you are ever in San Diego you have to visit Stone Brewery. They brew some amazing beers. Anyone get to try the vertical epic this year?

Yes about 10 times. It is fantastic!

In fact I think my liquor store still has some. I might buy a few more to set aside.

[Sauer Grapes]

On tap at Three Floyds today:
Dreadnaught IPA
Arctic Panzer
Black Sun
Jinx Proof

By the way, their food is great, and the pub is like nothing else on earth. I am definitely going to Dark Lord Day this april.

I brought some beers home with me too:D

I was just looking at their brew pub online tonight. Thinking I might want to make the trip soon.

[Jbailey]

I was just looking at their brew pub online tonight. Thinking I might want to make the trip soon.

You won't be disappointed. Their beer and food are top notch.

[newcigarz]

Stone OG and OG Belgo should be out soon. :tu

http://www.stonebrew.com/og/

[Bill86]

Wow awesome. They are also mixing the Russian Imperial with a belgi. O_o That could be VERY glorious.

[VirtualSmitty]

I'm home brewing today, so hopefully some of my own in a couple of weeks :tu

I'm thinking a Stone Imperial Stout tonight with dinner.

[awsmith4]

I'm home brewing today, so hopefully some of my own in a couple of weeks :tu

I'm thinking a Stone Imperial Stout tonight with dinner.

Matt-n-ga and I have our first batch bottle conditioning right now and should be ready in about a week. I am itching to start batch 2!

Last night I had La Fin du Monde for the first time. I really enjoyed it

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I was just looking at their brew pub online tonight. Thinking I might want to make the trip soon.

It looks like they just updated the tap list. Before we went there, they did not have the list updated, but only a few things changed. The pub menu hasn't changed that much, but they do have braised goat tacos that were amazing. The burger is outstanding, and from what everyone at the pub said, there is nothing on the menu that sucks at all.

[GTS21]

I'm thinking a KBS tonight. Never drank a full one myself, only tastes here and there. Either that or a *****es Brew.

[coach]

Abita Mardi Gras Bock arrived at my store Friday afternoon....took home a chilled 6pk. Tastes even better than last years brew. I've been told we are to be getting around 6 more different "BOCKs" within the next month, so far Abita and Shiner have landed.

[kaisersozei]

Yeah thats what ive heard it was thick and heavy but i have also heard alot of people say it tastes like soy sauce.:pu I believe it was last made in 1997 so your bottle is more like 13 years old. Im going to crack it open this weekend i'll let you know how it is.

Ok, I got curious and went to look

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/95Bock.jpg

[cobra03]

The bottle of triple bock i purchased didnt have that tag or the date on the bottle. Im still not sure when it was made.

[awsmith4]

I'm thinking a KBS tonight. Never drank a full one myself, only tastes here and there. Either that or a *****es Brew.

Both good choices, I would say you need to try a KBS from start to finish to see how it develops, but the *****es Brew is great too :hm

Not sure what I'll be having either but need something good to watch the Falcons take on the Packers

[WildBlueSooner]

I enjoyed a Widmer last night...I will post back tonight on what I have today (I have a few SA Winter Lagers, Shiner Bocks, and Abita Ambers waiting for me)

[newcigarz]

Sierra Nevada Estate Homegrown Ale

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[Kingantz]

Drinking some Terrapin Big Hop Monster and smokin' an Anejo 46. Not bad a'tall!

[icehog3]

Dark Lord Day 2011 has been announced....April 30, 2011. :)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Dark Lord Day 2011 has been announced....April 30, 2011. :)

:noon:noon

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm drinking a Three Floyds Broo Doo. Still very fresh tasting. This would be killer on tap fresh!

[Steve]

Draining the Tucker tap dry tonight

[icehog3]

Little grocery store by me is going out of business and all the beer is 30% off.

Saw a Laughing Dog Godfather Stout for $6.

I passed.

[awsmith4]

Last night while watching the Falcons getting their asses handed to them I enjoyed the following (most split with Matt-n-ga and ItsmeTimD):

Terrapin Hoptanious Combustion
New Glarus Dragon's Milk
Fantome Noel
Olde Hickory Imperial Stout
Harpoon 100 Barrels

[Kingantz]

Some tasties over the weekend...

Bell's Expedition Stout (growler)
Victory Storm King Imperial Stout
Founders Breakfast Stout
Founders Backwood Bastard (some of the best beer to ever cross my lips)
Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot

[Matt-N-Ga]

Last night while watching the Falcons getting their asses handed to them I enjoyed the following (most split with Matt-n-ga and ItsmeTimD):

Terrapin Hoptanious Combustion -- Very good
New Glarus Dragon's Milk--OK
Fantome Noel--Horrible
Olde Hickory Imperial Stout--very good
Harpoon 100 Barrels -- this one was last and after we ate Krystals at 2 am, so I'll say it was good.

Had a great time last night, heres my reviews on what we drank...

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Had the following tonight:

Bell's expedition stout (nice)
Bell's java stout (very nice, wish it was available locally)
Olde Hickory Doppelbock (a great example of a doppelbock)

I bought 1 6 pack of the Bell's Expedition Stout a few days ago. Bought another 2 6 packs yesterday to put away for a year(or more). Both have a batch number of 9971. This is a beer worth aging.

[Jbailey]

Bourbon Barrel Heine Brothers Coffee Stout

Thanks Tom.

This is a tasty beer. I wish it was a tad more thicker but there are plenty of flavors but it's odd that you don't always taste them. Some sips I seem to taste more coffee others I get more vanilla. The bourbon barrel flavor is almost overpowering but not bad.

1 out of 5
I would give this a 3. I just wish it was a tad thicker for what it was.

Might bump it down a bit. As it warms up there isn't much of a change to it.

[mpd340]

Had some Sapporo and Molson Canadian last night. Must say enjoyed them both. :tu:tu

[icehog3]

Thanks for the feedback, Dave....I know what to expect now. :)

[gvarsity]

Spending the weekend in Potosi WI. We visited the Potosi brewery. The beer is good. I had had it in Madison in bottles. It is significantly better on tap at the brewery. I think the pasteurization process changes the flavor in the bottles. I have particularly enjoyed their IPA and Stout. On tap at the brewery those are very good beers. Full of flavor and nuance. A nice treat. We had brought Avery Barleywine, Imperial Stout and IPA as well as some Dogfishhead 90 min to have back in the inn. :) All in all lots of tasty beer.

[Jbailey]

I gotta try the Avery Barleywine.

Right now Bob the downtown Great Dane has a 2008 Barleywine on tap which is pretty tasty.

[hammondc]

Lagunitas Briwn Shugga.....definitely on of my favorites. I LOVE a sweet brown.

[hammondc]

Been trying to get more into wines lately. Mainly, led by the wife. Mostly Cab and Pinot.

Did have some fantastic stuff in vegas (company sales meeting). Silver Oak, Jordan, Nickel & Nicklel And some Cakebread. All were fantastic, but all are way out of my price range.

[newcigarz]

Drank a few Yakima Glorys watching the games today.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Been trying to get more into wines lately. Mainly, led by the wife. Mostly Cab and Pinot.

Did have some fantastic stuff in vegas (company sales meeting). Silver Oak, Jordan, Nickel & Nicklel And some Cakebread. All were fantastic, but all are way out of my price range.

No Screaming Eagle or Opus One? I say that just because there "Cali Cult" wines.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bell's Hopslam. Unbelievably good:D:D:D

[awsmith4]

Bell's Hopslam. Unbelievably good:D:D:D

Our shipments were delayed due to weather and we should see it any day now, I am very excited :noon


Tonight I had New Belgium 2 Below

[Stick]

Bourbon Barrel Heine
I wish it was a tad more thicker

So you like your heinies thick? :D

Drinking some Bells Hopslam, it's nummy.

[GTS21]

Had a Victory Baltic Thunder today. Very nice!

[Jbailey]

So you like your heinies thick? :D

Drinking some Bells Hopslam, it's nummy.

Yes. :r


Enjoying a Three Philosophers on tap.

[sammyboy405]

Just got home from Drinking some Oklahoma Mustang Brewing Company Washita Wheat, and ended the Night with a Strongbow.

Good Night with MPD340 and our favorite Cigar Smoking stomping grounds.. McNellies Open House in Midtown Oklahoma City.

[Sauer Grapes]

Several HopSlam the past couple of days on tap. The year's batch seems exceptionally good!

[icehog3]

Just happened to run into my beer guy by chance at my breakfast place this morning, and he told me he has a bottle of Goose Island Rare Bourbon County Stout stashed at the store for me. :)

[Whipper Snapper]

Tried a new style the other day-
An indian style brown ale.

I forget the brewery's name (which is a shame), but the beer was delicious.
Nice balance of hops/malt.

[icehog3]

Tried a new style the other day-
An indian style brown ale.

I forget the brewery's name (which is a shame), but the beer was delicious.
Nice balance of hops/malt.

"Indian You're In"?

[Whipper Snapper]

"Indian You're In"?

I'm not sure if that's a joke I don't understand, or a beer I've never heard of.
Either way, this is the one I had.
http://www.examiner.com/bartender-in-denver/beer-review-boulder-beer-company-flashback-india-style-brown-ale-week-19-52-beers-52-weeks

Yummy.

[icehog3]

Say it five times fast.

[Jbailey]

Tried a new style the other day-
An indian style brown ale.

I forget the brewery's name (which is a shame), but the beer was delicious.
Nice balance of hops/malt.

Was it Dogfish Head Blake?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Was it Dogfish Head Blake?

This is what he had Dave,

Boulder Beer Company Flashback

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4390620357_b6fe9bde2e.jpg

[kaisersozei]

Ferg (icantbejon) and I swapped some homebrew this weekend, so I popped a few bottles:

Oktoberfast Ale (icantbejon)
2010 Winter Ale (icantbejon)
Winston's Lot DIPA (mine)
Blonder Shade of Pale Ale (mine)

All great stuff! :tu

Picking up a growler of Hopslam this afternoon, just to see what those guys know about IPAs ;)

[GTS21]

Have the day off for MLK day...plan to crack open a 2007 GI Bourbon County Stout

[Jbailey]

Have the day off for MLK day...plan to crack open a 2007 GI Bourbon County Stout

God I hate you. :r

Enjoy Eric!

[WyGuy]

DFH Indian Brown Ale, don't know why I didn't try it sooner. Good stuff!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Three Floyds Alpha King

[BlackDog]

I had a homebrew version of Surly Furious earlier. Now I'm having a Lion Stout.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Three Floyds Alpha King

IMO, this is the best Pale Ale on the market today, no doubt. Killer ale.

[boom]

Firestone Robust Porter

[mpd340]

Mustang Golden Wheat! Ummmmm Good.

[newcigarz]

In protest of not finding Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence. I am enjoying a Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout in an Ommegang glass. :tu

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[BlackDog]

I'm drinking Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel, from a D'Achouffe tulip glass. I love this beer.

[hammondc]

Sierra Nevada Celebration...

[ashtonlady]

Delirium Nocturnum

[kaisersozei]

Avery New World Porter, a dry-hopped porter! Kind of a cross between a pale ale and a stout--rich roasty, chocolatey tones, backed up by a nice hop aroma & bite. It's a limited release, so pick some up while you can--great beer!

[cobra03]

St. Peters Old Style Porter

[Bill86]

IMO, this is the best Pale Ale on the market today, no doubt. Killer ale.

Ratebeer agrees as do I. Three Floyds make some damn good brews.

[cricky101]

Had a homebrew stout, a Bell's Two-Hearted and a Mission Street Pale Ale last night.

The Pale Ale was from Trader Joe's and was OK. But it was cheap! I guess they have an IPA, too, but I didn't see any there.

[mpd340]

Had way to many Coors Originals last night. Good thing its a snow day!:noon

[b0rderman]

Snowy afternoon
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[kaisersozei]

I hope you had friends, Stefan :r

[cobra03]

Enjoying a growler of Southern Tier Old Man Winter that i picked up today along with a bottle of Sammy Infinium:dr

[eldondo]

Looks like a good time, Stefan....

[McSmokey]

Bells double cream stout yummy!

[Shadow]

Bells double cream stout yummy!

Very tasty!:tu:tu

[coach]

new Stout arrived todat @ work Leinenkugel 1888, anyone try this in the WI/IL area ???

[Jbailey]

new Stout arrived todat @ work Leinenkugel 1888, anyone try this in the WI/IL area ???


Nothing to get excited over. I was surprised about their Big Eddie RIS.

[coach]

Nothing to get excited over. I was surprised about their Big Eddie RIS.

thx guess i'll save 9.88 plus tx...... we also just got in Sierra Nevada Blonde Stout....... ok new reviews needed.

[W.B.]

Just got done sharing some Bell's Expedition Stout with some buddies, really good. Now I'm ready for a nap.

[coach]

thx guess i'll save 9.88 plus tx...... we also just got in Sierra Nevada Blonde Stout....... ok new reviews needed.

sorry not a STOUT but Blonde Bock......

[McSmokey]

Just got done sharing some Bell's Expedition Stout with some buddies, really good. Now I'm ready for a nap.

That's what I'm drinking tonight!!

[W.B.]

That's what I'm drinking tonight!!


Cool, that was my first time trying it. I am a big lover of Bourbon Barrel aged R.I.S.'s. This beer, I think would be an excellent candidate for some barrel time. What do you say?

[McSmokey]

Regrettably I have not yet had the chance to taste Bourbon Barrel aged brew due to the unrealistic nightmare that's is Craft beer regulations in Alabama I am hoping to make a large purchase in Atlanta if Albert will entertain my lack of knowledge

[Eleven]

I just had a Sam Adams Noble Pilsner today. I shall be stocking up on cases of that. My favorite since I rediscovered Yeungling.

[kugie]

Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
and
Old Thumper Extra Special

[St. Lou Stu]

Picked up a few good ones tonight.
Schlafly Hop Harvest Ale
Schlafly 20th Anniversary Series Release No.1 (Imperial Pilsner)
Chimay (Red, White, and Blue... I couldn't make up my mind)
Old Rasputin XII
Old Stock Ale

I'm thoroughly enjoying the Hop Harvest Ale for now... once the wife goes to bed I may try the others.

[Jbailey]

Picked up a few good ones tonight.
Schlafly Hop Harvest Ale
Schlafly 20th Anniversary Series Release No.1 (Imperial Pilsner)
Chimay (Red, White, and Blue... I couldn't make up my mind)
Old Rasputin XII
Old Stock Ale

I'm thoroughly enjoying the Hop Harvest Ale for now... once the wife goes to bed I may try the others.

That Old Rasputin XII is great!

Haven't had a beer in a bit. Might cool one down tonight......but what?

[Neens]

Picked up a few good ones tonight.
Schlafly Hop Harvest Ale
Schlafly 20th Anniversary Series Release No.1 (Imperial Pilsner)
Chimay (Red, White, and Blue... I couldn't make up my mind)
Old Rasputin XII
Old Stock Ale

I'm thoroughly enjoying the Hop Harvest Ale for now... once the wife goes to bed I may try the others.

I love the old raspiutin. A bar close to me keeps it on tap its that or old engine oil every time.

[awsmith4]

Regrettably I have not yet had the chance to taste Bourbon Barrel aged brew due to the unrealistic nightmare that's is Craft beer regulations in Alabama I am hoping to make a large purchase in Atlanta if Albert will entertain my lack of knowledge

I have never been so excited about taking someone shopping...don't tell my wife

[cobra03]

Picked up a bottle of Southern Tier Oak Aged Cuvee #2, but im still working my way through the growler of S.T. Old Man Winter

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Split a growler of Three Floyds Black Sun with some friends. Good stuff.

[Jbailey]

GI Matilda (on tap)
Three Floyds Gumballhead
Ale Asylum Ballistic

[GTS21]

Last night was 09 Dark Lord, Founders KBS, 08 GI Bourbon County, Dogfish Palo Santo Marron

[LasciviousXXX]

Last night was 09 Dark Lord, Founders KBS, 08 GI Bourbon County, Dogfish Palo Santo Marron

Fantastic lineup bro! How was the Dark Lord and Founders?

[Jbailey]

I love 08 Bourbon County!!! Had some on tap at Darkness Eve.

[GTS21]

Fantastic lineup bro! How was the Dark Lord and Founders?

Really liked both, though I drank the DL first and it kind of influenced the flavors of all the subsequent beers. The 09 DL is very sweet to me, and not my favorite DL year as a result. The KBS certainly has more of a hard alcohol thing going, but not overwhelming.

[LasciviousXXX]

This was my last pickup. I drank it with Echo's Birthday Lobster Dinner.


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[GTS21]

I love 08 Bourbon County!!! Had some on tap at Darkness Eve.

I had an 07 recently which knocked my socks off. Just hot enough to enjoy the hard alcohol kick, but not too much. The 08 wasn't as unique, but it also may have been influenced by the Dark Lord I drank before it.

[LasciviousXXX]

Really liked both, though I drank the DL first and it kind of influenced the flavors of all the subsequent beers. The 09 DL is very sweet to me, and not my favorite DL year as a result. The KBS certainly has more of a hard alcohol thing going, but not overwhelming.

Sounds great! Thanks for the further review of them bro :tu

[Jbailey]

I had an 07 recently which knocked my socks off. Just hot enough to enjoy the hard alcohol kick, but not too much. The 08 wasn't as unique, but it also may have been influenced by the Dark Lord I drank before it.

Trying the 08 and 09 back to back on tap last year was interesting. What a difference.

[sammyboy405]

Mmmm PBR

[awsmith4]

SN Hoptimum

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Three Floyds Dreadnaught:dr

[cobra03]

Three Floyds Dreadnaught:dr

You seem to enjoy the Three Floyds. ive heard nothing but good things but cant seem to find it out here . it sucks i really want to try some.

[Neens]

hercule stout

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

You seem to enjoy the Three Floyds. ive heard nothing but good things but cant seem to find it out here . it sucks i really want to try some.

Three Floyds is one of my favorite breweries. Bell's and Founders are also favorites.

[W.B.]

Trying Two Brothers North-Winds for the AFC Championship. Go Steelers!

[St. Lou Stu]

Chimay Red followed by a Blue.

[kaisersozei]

I'll tell you a beer I am NOT enjoying: Bell's Cherry Stout. Oily mouthfeel, lacked sweetness, very tart, the flavors did not blend well at all, especially as the beer warmed--it was as if someone added unsweetened cherry juice to a stout.

Which is pretty much what they say they did. I expected more from this. :(

[St. Lou Stu]

I'll tell you a beer I am NOT enjoying: Bell's Cherry Stout. Oily mouthfeel, lacked sweetness, very tart, the flavors did not blend well at all, especially as the beer warmed--it was as if someone added unsweetened cherry juice to a stout.

Which is pretty much what they say they did. I expected more from this. :(

Based upon that evaluation I suggest you stay clear, very clear of Founder's Cerise.

Not a stout.
Not Good.
I bought a 4 pack and threw two away.

[eldondo]

I´m enjoying a Corsendonk Pater right now....

[newcigarz]

Finally got around to trying one tonight. Yummy!!!

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