What beers are you enjoying?

[AAlmeter]

I had the pleasure of hanging out with the Great Lakes Brewery reps tonight.

As a background, the bar I frequent brought this brand (out of Cleveland) to the area (Buffalo)....literally. Before they became popular, he would drive to Cleveland or Erie to pick up a keg at a time, long story short they are now in many bars and also in all of our supermarkets.

Naturally, I had some of their beers, mainly the Edmund Fitzgerald Porter. I truly enjoy that as well as all of their non-wheat beers.

They will be coming out with two new beers for any of you in the area, a German inspired beer (little info) called Glockenspiel and a seasonal Marzen style beer (also little info).

[BP22]

I just finished up a 6-pack of Dogfish Chicory Stout. very nice .

I've got a bottle of Ommegang Three Philosophers chillin in the fridge for tonight.

Thursday night I drank a few Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA's on draft during our anniversary dinner...so good! :chr

[SmokinDuck]

Just opened a Red Stripe.

[Heatmiser]

It was the wifes birthday today and we enjoyed two bottles of the Chimay Blue and Red as well as a few Stone IPA's with some friends...

[ActionAndy]

I think it was mentioned earlier but Young's Double Chocolate Stout is pretty damn good...

[yellowgoat]

Been drinking Pilsner Urquell exclusively as of late.

[FriskyDingo]

Recently I've been drinking:

Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence
Goose Island Nut Brown Ale
Sam Adams Winter Lager
Guinness

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada just released there Torpedo Extra IPA (India Pale Ale)!!! This one is hoppy with some pine and citrus notes!!!

Not my favorite SN but a good one!!!

[Partagaspete]

I am actually enjoying some cider, Magners Irish cider to be specific. Nice change from beer.

T

[ActionAndy]

I am actually enjoying some cider, Magners Irish cider to be specific. Nice change from beer.

T


I love Magner's. I think it's also known as Bulmer's in Ireland. Try Strongbow if you see it.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Ive been drinkin alot of Sam Adams. Ive been into the winter sampler packs and so far the only one I dont like is the cranberry lambic and the cream stout bein my favorite, I also like the Holiday porter

[Ace$nyper]

Dog fish head 90 min IPA tonight.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Workin on a Sam Adams Cream Stout right now. Damn these are good!



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[icehog3]

Had a few Harp Lagers at the Metallica concert last night....the venue didn't have Guinness. :mad:

[Nick]

Sam Adams Cream Stout is good. The only Sam Adams beer I like in fact.

[SmokinDuck]

Paulander Original Munich that my brother gave me for Christmas.

It's pretty yummy.

[WhoDeySchenk]

Belhaven Twisted Thistle (india pale ale)
Young's Double Chocolate Stout - plain YUM!

[Caymus]

There's a beer from Full Sail Brewing Co that I had lately called "Session Lager" in short stubby bottles....thought it was great.

I used to be in the wine/beer/liquor business as a rep and knew Sam Calagione when he started Dogfish. Great guy, great product...I just wish I could get the flagship Dogfish Pale Ale where I'm living now.

[VirtualSmitty]

Orval early this morning :r

[newcigarz]

I bought a couple Ommegang samplers that had a Hennepin, Chocolate Indulgence and a Three Philosphers. It also came with a glass. I love all three
of these beers

I also bought some Stone Brews. Ruination IPA, Arrogant Bastard, Double Bastard, and Smoked Porter.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I dont really like lite beers but if I had to drink one and tonight I am. Im currently workin on finishing a 40 of miller lite. I wish I had the 750 of Rouge Imperial red ale but as of now this is all I got...

[Steelergar]

Paulander Original Munich that my brother gave me for Christmas.

It's pretty yummy.

One of my favs, I swear that I can taste bacon as an aftertaste in this beer.

[tenbaseg]

Sam Adams winter lager. Great brew.

[Partagaspete]

I love Magner's. I think it's also known as Bulmer's in Ireland. Try Strongbow if you see it.

Bulmers is similar but a different brand. Strongbow is a staple in every pub I've been in here. It is good also but it is different than the other two. Not as sweet with a dry finish.

You need be wrned this stuff may seem like a girlie drink but can sneak up and knock you on your arse.

T

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Im still really enjoying the Sam Adams winter brew pack, workin on my fourth and really like em all minus the cranberry lambic. If I wanted an ale and cranberry juice I would go get some damn ocean spray!!

[acarr]

Coors light, It has a complexity unlike any of the before mentioned beers:ss

[kaisersozei]

Coors light, It has a complexity unlike any of the before mentioned beers:ss

:r

I picked up a 6pack of Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA. Not bad, it lists 7.1% alc & 60 IBU, but I think it's a bit on the malty side. Doesn't compare to Victory Hop Devil, which I'm also drinking these days.

On the look out for that Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA that skywalker mentioned recently--hope it's not just a local Chico brew :(

[acarr]

:r

I picked up a 6pack of Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA. Not bad, it lists 7.1% alc & 60 IBU, but I think it's a bit on the malty side. Doesn't compare to Victory Hop Devil, which I'm also drinking these days.
:(

Or Coors Light!

[Geppetto]

Well after being Pimped at the Cincy Herf, I've become a Bells Hopslam Ale dirty ho.
Great stuff although $$$.

[Skywalker]

:r

I picked up a 6pack of Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA. Not bad, it lists 7.1% alc & 60 IBU, but I think it's a bit on the malty side. Doesn't compare to Victory Hop Devil, which I'm also drinking these days.

On the look out for that Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA that skywalker mentioned recently--hope it's not just a local Chico brew :(

You need to move to the West Coast!!!:D

[Sauer Grapes]

Just try Flying Dog's Double Dog Double Pale Ale. It'll be hoppy enough for you.

[SilverFox]

Black Cat Ale

[leasingthisspace]

I started with a Circus Boy made by Magic Hat. Smooth and lemony. It went well with dinner.

[kaisersozei]

Just try Flying Dog's Double Dog Double Pale Ale. It'll be hoppy enough for you.

I passed that over for the IPA--for the same price I went with quantity (6 vs 4pk) over quality. Maybe I'll get some tomorrow!

[yourchoice]

Super Bowl Sunday selection - not necessarily in this order:

Dogfish Head 60 min
Victory Hop Devil
Samuel Adams Black Lager
Victory Old Horizontal Barley Wine
Flying Fish ESB

Overall, a good beer day! :al

[groogs]

Had a few Coronas while watching the game.

[jquirit]

Cracked open my bottle of Root's Epic Ale during the Superbowl, and it was epic (both the beer and the game.. crazy finish). It was quite fruity in the finish, almost wine-like in some ways. It's probably too "sweet" for most beer drinkers, but I found it to be a fine sipping beer. Also helps since it's also somewhere around 13-14% ABV, so going slow is good (unless you're aiming to get sloshed very quickly). Due to it's seasonal availability and it's high cost (about $22 for a 22 oz bottle), it's one of those beers that I'll do once a year.

[Drat]

I had the Brooklyn Black Ops last night. Limited release bourbon barrel aged chocolate stout. It's similar to the black chocolate stout, but smoother and has that great bourbon barrel aftertaste. Highly recommended if you have $20 to spend on a 750ml bottle...

[JohnnyKay5]

Alot of the Ommenang line right now. Belgian Style brew that works with Duvel to produce some pretty tasty beers. Three Philosophers (9.8% alcohol bomb, redish ale brewed with a hint of cherry), Chocolate Indulgence (A great chocolate stout hitting at 7%), Hennipin (lager like if i remember correctly around 7.7%) the Ommenangdon is a citriousy wheat like brew at 8% and the Abby ale was a very good dark lager like brew at 8.5%.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I started with a Circus Boy made by Magic Hat. Smooth and lemony. It went well with dinner.


When I first tried these I didnt like it but the more I drank em, it got better and better and better.

[Skywalker]

When I first tried these I didnt like it but the more I drank em, it got better and better and better.

I find this to be true about almost any beer!!! The more I drink the better I like!!!:D

[leasingthisspace]

I am looking forward to being back in Cali and getting some OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale. It is so good.

[newcigarz]

Alot of the Ommenang line right now. Belgian Style brew that works with Duvel to produce some pretty tasty beers. Three Philosophers (9.8% alcohol bomb, redish ale brewed with a hint of cherry), Chocolate Indulgence (A great chocolate stout hitting at 7%), Hennipin (lager like if i remember correctly around 7.7%) the Ommenangdon is a citriousy wheat like brew at 8% and the Abby ale was a very good dark lager like brew at 8.5%.

Did you buy that three pack sampler with the glass?

[leasingthisspace]

I am looking forward to being back in Cali and getting some OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale. It is so good.



So tasty with a smoke.

[PinkPistol86]

I like Leinenkugel's Wheat, Chimay, Blue Moon, and if I have to it is Michelob Ultra or Bud Light.

[PinkPistol86]

If you are looking for a good place to drink beer, I can recommend the Flying Saucer. It is a great place with many beer choices. www.beerknurd.com for locations.

[kaisersozei]

Sierra Nevada just released there Torpedo Extra IPA (India Pale Ale)!!! This one is hoppy with some pine and citrus notes!!!

Not my favorite SN but a good one!!!

Holy crap this stuff is good! I like it much better than the original SN PA and that's one of my favorite go-to IPAs. And it's only $1 more/six pack. :dance: Thanks for the heads' up on this one, Darrell!

[beamish]

Sam adams light the best light beer ever....:ss.......they know what they are doing...

[Teeznutz]

Had Costa Rican beer.....Imperial........Puro Vida!!

[cort]

Sierra Nevada E.S.B. (Early Spring Beer). This stuff is crazy good.

[Partagaspete]

I just enjoyed a WychCraft Blond OMG! Awesome stuff. I must go back to Tesco and get more!!!

T

[DrDubzz]

Red Stripe! Hooray beer!

[Mr.Maduro]

I just had 2 of the Founders Backwoods Bastard (Bourbon Barrel Aged) beers that Jbailey sent me....they were awesome!! 10.2%...feeling nice right now! Thanks Dave!!

[WyGuy]

Alot of the Ommenang line right now. Belgian Style brew that works with Duvel to produce some pretty tasty beers. Three Philosophers (9.8% alcohol bomb, redish ale brewed with a hint of cherry), Chocolate Indulgence (A great chocolate stout hitting at 7%), Hennipin (lager like if i remember correctly around 7.7%) the Ommenangdon is a citriousy wheat like brew at 8% and the Abby ale was a very good dark lager like brew at 8.5%.

Just picked up a couple of the Three Philosophers and looking forward to giving them a try. However, right now I am enjoying Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA.

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada just released there Torpedo Extra IPA (India Pale Ale)!!! This one is hoppy with some pine and citrus notes!!!

Not my favorite SN but a good one!!!

Holy crap this stuff is good! I like it much better than the original SN PA and that's one of my favorite go-to IPAs. And it's only $1 more/six pack. :dance: Thanks for the heads' up on this one, Darrell!

Rumor has it that this is going to be a regular just like Pale Ale... Year round!!!:)

[leasingthisspace]

Delirium tremens off tap Holy crap it is tasty.
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[Lumpold]

Not been drinking beer recently, been drinkin a bit of perry... if yens don't get it in the US, it's like strong hard cider, made with pears.

[Partagaspete]

Delirium tremens off tap Holy crap it is tasty.
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Ooooo I love that stuff. WTH did you find that on tap?

T

[leasingthisspace]

Ooooo I love that stuff. WTH did you find that on tap?

T

Hoffer's in San Diego. It was so tasty. They have a website if your local or send me a pm and I will get you an addy to go there.
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[Savvy]

Since arriving in Germany a week ago I have been making my way through their beers...i have a long way to go.

Right now, I have a Kostritzer Schwarze Lager, nearly as black as Guinness, but not as overpowering of a taste and as heavy of a body. I actually think its a decent beer. Good for just relaxing with.

Will keep updating as I keep trying new ones.

[yellowgoat]

I been hitting the Guinness extra stout today. That stuff goes down like thick black water!

[SD Beerman]

Delirium tremens off tap Holy crap it is tasty.
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Be careful...... Best beer in the world....

[SD Beerman]

Just tapped a keg of Drifter Pale Ale from Widmer.:al

[leasingthisspace]

Last night hit the bar in the hotel for a couple of the Ziegen Bocks. I figure out of what they had it had to be better the Bud lite and Coors lite. I was right it was pretty good.
I know it is made by Anheuser-Bush Nazis. But it was pretty good.

[icehog3]

Enjoyed too many Black&Tans last night....good thing today was an off day from the gym.

[DavenportESQ]

Ive really been enjoying Sam Adams White Ale

[borndead1]

Went to the bar to see my friends and they had PBR on tap! :al

[Telcodrone]

Troegs hop nectar, Bells 2-hearted, and an Avery Maharaja - hail to the hops!!

[Ollie]

I hit the Capital Ale House (http://capitalalehouse.com/libations/lager.php) on Sunday. Had a Brooklyn Brown Ale, a Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale, and a Bear Republic Racer 5.

If they had TV's and allowed cigar smoking I'd never leave that place...

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Last night I had some Yuengling and Guinness Extra Stout


Tonight at work I'll probably polish off the Yuengling and Extra Stout. After that I get some Sam Adams Cream Stout I cant wait to get into

[kayaker]

Big Rock (an Alberta local brewery) Espresso Stout. Quite tasty.:chr

[Heatmiser]

Last night I had a few North Coast Red Seal Ale's. Very nice beer!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Tonight got some more Guinness extra stout. I love these things

[Parrotheadduff]

last night I tried the new Sam Adams Imperial Stout. Very good. A heavy robust stout with fabulous flavor. Highly recommended.

[Whipper Snapper]

Just finished off the last of my Goose Island nut brown ale(s) the other evening. A pretty decent brew if I say so myself.

[WildBlueSooner]

Enjoyed a Stella at an Irish pub this evening...about to crack open a few Bass' while watching a movie with my wife. Should make for an enjoyable night!

[Savvy]

Been around barhopping Germany a little this weekend. Had some Bitburger--its ok, but I have the feeling its the Miller Lite of Germany--also had some Franziskaner Weiss and Hefeweissen, they're both pretty enjoyable, have a bit of a sweet background to them though, it really hits you on the aftertaste. So much more left for me to try though. I'll keep updating.

Also don't get me wrong, Bitburger is a lot better than Miller Lite...

[HawkEye19]

Oskat Blues Ten Fidy Russian Imperial Stout. Comparing it with Rasputin.

[cle_smoker]

Been drinking Conway's Irish Ale from Great Lakes Brewing Company for the past couple of nights. It's one of their seasonal ales. Very good stuff.

[leasingthisspace]

Tonight I am enjoying a few of the Leapin Leprechaun Ale's from Wenston Brewery.


Not to bad.
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[groogs]

I just got home from a club where I helped polish off a bottle of Ketle One, and a bottle of Grey Goose. Man, I am drunk.

[leasingthisspace]

Tonight I am having an Altbier from Southhampton. It is a tasty brew but I think it opened up when it got a little warmer then straight from fridge.
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[MithShrike]

Lately it's been Beamish and Fat Tire.

[newcigarz]

I picked up a couple of sierra nevada beers, the 2009 bigfoot barley wine and the 2009 esb.
I also picked up a couple of bottles of Stone Old Guardian barley wine, & a six pack of Lagunitas
Hairy eyeball

[Skywalker]

I just got home from a club where I helped polish off a bottle of Ketle One, and a bottle of Grey Goose. Man, I am drunk.

You could have been Herfing!!!!:fu

[newcigarz]

I picked up a couple of sierra nevada beers, the 2009 bigfoot barley wine and the 2009 esb.
I also picked up a couple of bottles of Stone Old Guardian barley wine, & a six pack of Lagunitas
Hairy eyeball

And I forgot another Sierra Nevada. The Torpedo extra IPA.

[Skywalker]

And I forgot another Sierra Nevada. The Torpedo extra IPA.

You got some good ones!!!:dr

I drank all of those on Sunday!!!

[groogs]

Pacifico.

[kaisersozei]

And I forgot another Sierra Nevada. The Torpedo extra IPA.

That stuff is da bomb. It is now my favorite IPA, even more than my old standbys: original Sierra Nevada PA, Victory Hop Devil, DFH60 and Tupper's Hop Pocket (which I can't get anymore :(.) And I like it even more than my own brew!

[newcigarz]

That stuff is da bomb.

This is true. I don't think i will be replacing my Dogfish 60 just yet, but it is close.

[gvarsity]

The list from the past ten days or so.

Moylan's Imperial Stout
Marin Brewing Company Mt. Tam Pale Ale
Three Floyds Black Sun Stout
Ale Asylum Mercy Belgian Grand Cru
Stone Pale Ale

For you hop heads found a magazine at the grocery store in CA about microbrews I found to be pretty impressive. http://draftmag.com/ It listed a number of places I have been to in it's list of local pubs that are good that I had to agree with. The kind of local places that would normally not end up in a national magazine. These guys did there homework.

[newcigarz]

The list from the past ten days or so.

Moylan's Imperial Stout
Marin Brewing Company Mt. Tam Pale Ale
Three Floyds Black Sun Stout
Ale Asylum Mercy Belgian Grand Cru
Stone Pale Ale

For you hop heads found a magazine at the grocery store in CA about microbrews I found to be pretty impressive. http://draftmag.com/ It listed a number of places I have been to in it's list of local pubs that are good that I had to agree with. The kind of local places that would normally not end up in a national magazine. These guys did there homework.

I wish I could try more Three Floyds. I have loved all the ones I have gotten my hands on.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I had the Rogue XS: Imperial Stout the other day and it was amazing!! Also had to have some Rolling Rock last night on Rolling Rock day. Tonight I think we got some blue moon, Guinness Extra Stout, SA Cream Stout

[cle_smoker]

Drinking some Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold. I'm a Great Lakes whore, what can I say.

[awsmith4]

I am drinking Three Philosopher's tonight for the first time. I ill be adding this to my regular purchase list.

[newcigarz]

I am drinking Three Philosopher's tonight for the first time. I ill be adding this to my regular purchase list.

That is a great beer from Ommegang. :tu

[Mr.Maduro]

Right now.... Pilsner Urquell...an old favorite..:dr

[leasingthisspace]

Last night I had a Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat.












Ok I had four of them. I need to find out more about this beer. I guess I know what I am about to Google.

[AndyMadera]

Well, i dont drink beer... but i am sipping a Wild Cherry Pepsi!

[WildBlueSooner]

[QUOTE=leasingthisspace;274861]Last night I had a Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat.

Is this the one that tastes like frootie pebbles cereal?

[Savvy]

[QUOTE=leasingthisspace;274861]Last night I had a Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat.

Is this the one that tastes like frootie pebbles cereal?

I think the Fruity Pebbles one is Leinie's Berry Weiss. I grew up about 45 minutes away from the brewery. Needless to say, I've had a few of just about all their beer.

[SirMoby]

If you're lucky enough to have a Trader Joe's close by they often have some of their own brews. I finished a bottle of 9% last weekend while smoking Partagas cigars.

[leasingthisspace]

I just got my hands on my first bottle of Rogue so I know what I will be drinking tomorrow night.

[Mr.Goodfella]

I noticed a few weeks ago that Sam Adams came out with an Imperial series. From what I saw there were 3 different kinds, stout, white ale, and double boch; I believe they are all 10.3% ABV. I had the white ale and it was a good but the sweetness was overpowering.

[mastershogun]

If you're lucky enough to have a Trader Joe's close by they often have some of their own brews. I finished a bottle of 9% last weekend while smoking Partagas cigars.

very good brew and pretty decently priced

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I just got my hands on my first bottle of Rogue so I know what I will be drinking tomorrow night.



Oh man what one did u get!?!?!?!


I love Rogue!

[leasingthisspace]

I enjoyed the Dead man Ale last night. I need to try some of the others in their lineup. I was sad to see my bottle end.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

The dead man is excellent

Also these are the only other ones Ive tried but were very very goood

Mocha Porter
Brutal Bitter
Dry Hopped St. Rogue Red
XS: Imperial Red Ale
XS: Imperial Stout

[WildBlueSooner]

Anyone like Delirious Tremmens? Might very well be my favorite brew. I had about 6 of these and didnt realize the alcohol content...it was nice! :)

[gvarsity]

I wish I could try more Three Floyds. I have loved all the ones I have gotten my hands on.

Love the three floyds as well. Just found out that brewery is only about 3hrs from me so I'm going to have to make a visit.

Drinking some Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold. I'm a Great Lakes whore, what can I say.

I too am a Great Lakes whore. Love it. Especially the Burning River and Edmund Fitzgerald. Mmmmm Mmmmm

I love Rogue!

Also very good stuff. Just brought home a growler of the dead guy ale. We are living in a great age for beer.

[leasingthisspace]

Anyone like Delirious Tremmens? Might very well be my favorite brew. I had about 6 of these and didnt realize the alcohol content...it was nice! :)

I love it. It was one of the first beers outside of mainstream beers I had. Very tasty stuff.
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[WildBlueSooner]

I love it. It was one of the first beers outside of mainstream beers I had. Very tasty stuff.
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It gets you DRUNK too! ;)

[newcigarz]

Anyone like Delirious Tremmens?

excellent beer.

[newcigarz]

Love the three floyds as well. Just found out that brewery is only about 3hrs from me so I'm going to have to make a visit.


Go for Dark Lord Day!

from their website:

DarkLord Day 2008 is the only day of the year to buy Three Floyds DarkLord Russian Imperial stout. DLD is a festival where participants can meet other beer enthusiasts, sample beers from all over ,buy DarkLord, try Oak Aged Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout ,eat BBQ, Listen to live music.

**EDIT** Doesn't look like they have set a date for 2009 yet. But it is usually in April.

[Skywalker]

Really enjoying a Deshutes Brewery Obsidian Stout!!! A real nice gift from my SOTL Joan!!!

Thanks Joan!!!

[BigJonMoo73]

If I had a choice to drink a beer, at this moment I'd go with any kind of Hefeweisen. I love Hef and would have no problem drinking it all the time.

[RFC]

Pyramid Hef

[leasingthisspace]

Last night went to the Yardhouse.I drank too much but it was all in samples 4oz size.

Anchor Steam
Left Hand Milk Stout
Rogue Shakespeare Stout
Boddington's Pub Ale
Breckenridge Vanilla Porter
Young's Chocolate Stout
Warsteinier Dunkel
Free State Gold
Free State Ad Astra
Rogue Juniper Pale Ale
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Konig Ludvig
Scrimshaw




Like I said I drank to much. If you have a Yardhouse near you I encourage you to go. The food was great, the service was on point, and the waitress actually knew the beer. It was a great time.

[cherrybomb]

dogfish head red and white:dr

[DAFU]

Was able to stock up on some Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale at discounted prices. Great tasting ale and well balanced, one of my favs right now.

[mastershogun]

Still have a couple of bottles of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout
this stuff is just good :dr

[mastershogun]

Go for Dark Lord Day!

from their website:

DarkLord Day 2008 is the only day of the year to buy Three Floyds DarkLord Russian Imperial stout. DLD is a festival where participants can meet other beer enthusiasts, sample beers from all over ,buy DarkLord, try Oak Aged Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout ,eat BBQ, Listen to live music.

**EDIT** Doesn't look like they have set a date for 2009 yet. But it is usually in April.

http://www.darklordday.com/

they are doing a "golden ticket" thing

[newcigarz]

http://www.darklordday.com/

they are doing a "golden ticket" thing

OMG a Dogfish/3Floyds Collaboration called Pop Skull. I want it!


http://cockale.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/three-floyds-dogfish-head-popskull.png?w=300&h=215

[HawkEye19]

Avery Mahajarah. Yum!

[gvarsity]

Go for Dark Lord Day!

from their website:

DarkLord Day 2008 is the only day of the year to buy Three Floyds DarkLord Russian Imperial stout. DLD is a festival where participants can meet other beer enthusiasts, sample beers from all over ,buy DarkLord, try Oak Aged Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout ,eat BBQ, Listen to live music.

**EDIT** Doesn't look like they have set a date for 2009 yet. But it is usually in April.

Yeah I was reading about that. I would love to go. I also read that they ran out the whole batch before the party was over. Sounds like an amazing beer.

[newcigarz]

Yeah I was reading about that. I would love to go. I also read that they ran out the whole batch before the party was over. Sounds like an amazing beer.

I bought a couple of last years off e-bay ( only way I was ever going to get it)

It was incredible.

[mastershogun]

OMG a Dogfish/3Floyds Collaboration called Pop Skull. I want it!


http://cockale.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/three-floyds-dogfish-head-popskull.png?w=300&h=215

yeah, great buzz on popskull... probably limit 2 bottles this year like they did last year for their special brew... darklord is usually limited to 6 per person. but this year with the tickets they are allowing two tickets per person but haven't said how many you can buy with each ticket. If they are not upping their production maybe only 3 per person thinking people will max out on the 2 ticket rule. but each ticket is $10! either way, dark lord day will be another headache :mad: :r

[Mr.Maduro]

Right now I'm almost finished with my bottle of Rogue Half-E-Weizen!! Pretty damn tasty!! :al

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/hefe2.jpg

[St. Lou Stu]

Sclafly's Dry Hopped APA!
Dry-Hopped APA


An American Pale Ale with a hearty dose of hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. We add hops directly into the finished beer to boost the fresh, fruity flavor and aroma of American hops.

ABV:5.9%
IBU: 50

[BeerAdvocate]

I have been drinking alot of Boulevard Single Wide IPA, lately. Great beer and will taste even better this summer!

[kaisersozei]

I'd like to get my hands on some of this to try, unfortunately it's only available in Hawaii & California--from my "365 Bottles of Beer for the Year" calendar:

Maui Brewing Coconut Porter
Maui Brewing Company, Maui, HI

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/coconutporter-sm.jpg

If you love coconut and chocolate you'll love this. Blend of cocoa/chocolate malt and toasted coconut. Near 7% alcohol adds an almost liqueur twist to this smooth and drinkable experience. Hops are accented at very cold temperatures. Malt and coconut accented at temperatures above 50ºF—which is recommended serving temperature. Spicy Thai coconut red curry with this coconut-enhanced porter is a marriage made in beer heaven. Gold medal award winner in the Herb & Spice category at the 2006 World Beer Cup. (Note: Maui Brewing Company doesn’t use flavorings for their coconut porter—real coconut is added to every batch.)

Sounds weird, but very interesting!

[leasingthisspace]

I'd like to get my hands on some of this to try, unfortunately it's only available in Hawaii & California--from my "365 Bottles of Beer for the Year" calendar:

Maui Brewing Coconut Porter
Maui Brewing Company, Maui, HI

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/coconutporter-sm.jpg

If you love coconut and chocolate you'll love this. Blend of cocoa/chocolate malt and toasted coconut. Near 7% alcohol adds an almost liqueur twist to this smooth and drinkable experience. Hops are accented at very cold temperatures. Malt and coconut accented at temperatures above 50ºF—which is recommended serving temperature. Spicy Thai coconut red curry with this coconut-enhanced porter is a marriage made in beer heaven. Gold medal award winner in the Herb & Spice category at the 2006 World Beer Cup. (Note: Maui Brewing Company doesn’t use flavorings for their coconut porter—real coconut is added to every batch.)

Sounds weird, but very interesting!

I saw this when I went to the Stone Brewery and wanted to try some but there were just so many Stone brews that I didn't get around to it. It does sound like something one would want to try.

[leasingthisspace]

Last night had a B-word (female dog) Creek. I liked it alot. I think it is from Idaho. I need to look into this company and find some more of this stuff.

[Mr.Maduro]

Polished off this bottle two nights ago....

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/dnthemn686/Beer/598_Chimay.jpg

Pretty good, but a little too expensive.

[Hot Stuff x]

No micro-brews here in Korea, (not bottled, anyway), but I enjoyed finishing off a six pack of Newcastle Brown Ale. Pretty tasty.

[leasingthisspace]

No micro-brews here in Korea, (not bottled, anyway), but I enjoyed finishing off a six pack of Newcastle Brown Ale. Pretty tasty.


Have you ever had CaFri (not sure on spelling) only place I ever had it was Korea. Good mild beer. Goes great with kimci fried rice.

[Skywalker]

Just picked up (and enjoying) the Sierra Nevada Pale Bock!!! Yum!!!:dr:tu

[Mr.Maduro]

Had this one last night. Very similar to Hoegarden but with less clove on the finish.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/brandiraves2/Chimes%20021705/ainger.jpg

[wshan]

Really liked a brazilian beer Kip at Highland Cigars recommended. I think it's called Xingu. Great stuff, unlike any beer I've tasted.

[rMcSmokesAlot]

Just finished my first bottle of Kentucky breakfast stout, def a fan of the founders lately!

[BeerAdvocate]

Just finished my first bottle of Kentucky breakfast stout, def a fan of the founders lately!

Lucky you to be able to get this! I would love to try it one day.
Congrats!!!

[mastershogun]

Lucky you to be able to get this! I would love to try it one day.
Congrats!!!

i agree... very good beer... is it not readily available everywhere? had no idea

[cort]

Hofbrau Original

I love this beer. This is what beer should taste like.:al

[Drat]

Drat's Honilla Old Oak Ale

Never heard of it? Well, that's because it's my latest homebrew mutant. 12% abv and the most complex flavor profile I've done yet. Honey, vanilla, cinnamon, oak, and nearly as black as my soul...

I should have a contest up soon for sending one of these out. It was a limited release (just under 4 gallons) so I can't spare too many...

[icantbejon]

Had some Rogue Collaboration from Capital Ale House. It was really tasty, very crisp and refreshing.

[Skywalker]

Drat's Honilla Old Oak Ale

Never heard of it? Well, that's because it's my latest homebrew mutant. 12% abv and the most complex flavor profile I've done yet. Honey, vanilla, cinnamon, oak, and nearly as black as my soul...

I should have a contest up soon for sending one of these out. It was a limited release (just under 4 gallons) so I can't spare too many...

That sounds delicious!!!:dr

[BeerAdvocate]

Drat's Honilla Old Oak Ale

Never heard of it? Well, that's because it's my latest homebrew mutant. 12% abv and the most complex flavor profile I've done yet. Honey, vanilla, cinnamon, oak, and nearly as black as my soul...

I should have a contest up soon for sending one of these out. It was a limited release (just under 4 gallons) so I can't spare too many...

Sounds wonderful. I cant wait for the contest. I envy you homebrew guys.
I have always wanted to do it but now I am married with two kids and could never have the time to devote to it. Keep brewing....!!!

[Drat]

Sounds wonderful. I cant wait for the contest. I envy you homebrew guys.
I have always wanted to do it but now I am married with two kids and could never have the time to devote to it. Keep brewing....!!!

Ha, it's because I'm married with 2 kids that I homebrew!

Oh yeah, the contest is up!

[BeerAdvocate]

I just drank my 1st bottle of Boulevard Saison w/ Brett. Loved it. It moved into my Top 10 beers of all time. I wish it wasnt so limited!

[Drat]

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA

Delicious!

[theonlybear4CORT]

Sierra Nevada ESB. mmmmmmmm...

[leasingthisspace]

Last night I had a Rogue Chocolate Stout. I believe that is what Stout is suppost to taste like.

I also had a bottle of Goose Island Bourbon Stout. It was really tasty. I am just glad my wife was driving cuz we would have to sllep in the car last night.

[BeerAdvocate]

I also had a bottle of Goose Island Bourbon Stout. It was really tasty. I am just glad my wife was driving cuz we would have to sllep in the car last night.

Very nice. I love GI Bourbon County Stout. Easily one of my Top 3 favorite beers. And its true what it says on the bottle "stands up well with a good cigar"!

[yourchoice]

I'm having some friends over tonight for our fantasy baseball draft and I just got back from the liquor store. Here's what beer I picked up:

Miller Lite (for those who don't care for the beer I prefer:)"
Guinness Draught
Guinness Extra Stout
Victory Hop Devil
Troegs Troegenator Double Bock
Sierra Nevada Torpedo


And I picked up a couple bombers to share tonight:

Unibroue Trois Pistoles
Boulder Killer Penguin Barleywine


Should be a fun draft! :al I've never had the Troegenator, Torpedo, Trois Pistoles or Killer Penguin and am anxious to see what I think of them. I've had different offerings from each of the breweries but not these particular brews.

Hopefully I'm still conscious in the latter rounds! :D

[Skywalker]

Looks like my fellow BOTL are enjoying the Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA!!!:tu

This is now replacing the SN Wheat Beer which did not do well in sales!

At this moment the Sierra Nevada Beers that are in the stores are:

Pale Ale
Torpedo Extra IPA
Stout
Porter
Pale Bock
ESB (Early Spring Beer)
Big Foot
Summer Ale should be release in a few days!!!:dr

Just a little information to pass along!!!:2

BTW - All of these reside in my fridge!!!

[yourchoice]

Looks like my fellow BOTL are enjoying the Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA!!!:tu

This is now replacing the SN Wheat Beer which did not do well in sales!

At this moment the Sierra Nevada Beers that are in the stores are:

Pale Ale
Torpedo Extra IPA
Stout
Porter
Pale Bock
ESB (Early Spring Beer)
Big Foot
Summer Ale should be release in a few days!!!:dr

Just a little information to pass along!!!:2

BTW - All of these reside in my fridge!!!

When does the Harvest Ale come out? I had that last year, and :dr :dr

[BeerAdvocate]

When does the Harvest Ale come out? I had that last year, and :dr :dr

I think it already came out in Feb. I picked up a few bottles then it was gone and no where to be found. I havent seen it since.
I love the new SN Torpedo BTW!!

[Don Andres]

i know folks are raving about the sierra nevada pale ale(especially folks from chico, ca). i would love to get my hands on a case. unfortunately here in the tropics we are not so fortunate. us micros are out of the question.
right now the most popular sellers in our bar:

monchshof bockbier
duvel.
la chouffe blonde
carlsberg
sam adams boston lager
guinness draught

don't ask, it has to come all the way from mexico city. what a pita.

cheers
drew p

[Mr.Maduro]

Tonight its.... Gruut

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/2466550945_ab4a31562d_o.jpg

Very light and crisp. No dominant flavors, but with 11% alcohol, I see why they come in 4 packs instead of 6.

I probably won't buy these again. Not for $3./ bottle.

[Mr.Maduro]

Tonight its.... Gruut

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/2466550945_ab4a31562d_o.jpg

Very light and crisp. No dominant flavors, but with 11% alcohol, I see why they come in 4 packs instead of 6.

I probably won't buy these again. Not for $3./ bottle.

EDIT: I read the 1st bottle wrong. these are only 5% alcohol. The bottles are only 11.2 oz.

I will definately not be buying these again at that price. :mad:

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Last night I had a Rogue Chocolate Stout. I believe that is what Stout is suppost to taste like.

I also had a bottle of Goose Island Bourbon Stout. It was really tasty. I am just glad my wife was driving cuz we would have to sllep in the car last night.



I tried the chocolate stout tonight and I thought it was amazing. I have the Smoke Ale which was amazing and another friend had the hefeweizen which was also excellent.

I love Rogue!:wo:wo

[yourchoice]

I think it already came out in Feb. I picked up a few bottles then it was gone and no where to be found. I havent seen it since.
I love the new SN Torpedo BTW!!

Sorry for the confusion, but the Harvest Ale I was talking about was the Wet Hop Harvest Ale. I think the Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale is the one that has come and gone already. I think (hope) the Wet Hop Harvest Ale comes out later in the year. I had it last year and thought it was fantastic, but I understand it changes year to year. Here's a link (http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/harvest.html) to the one I was talking about...of course it may not have made it this far east this year, and if that's the case I'll be bummed!


I can't believe I can type this well after my draft tonight! :r The poker must have sobered me up :tu

[Skywalker]

i know folks are raving about the sierra nevada pale ale(especially folks from chico, ca). i would love to get my hands on a case. unfortunately here in the tropics we are not so fortunate. us micros are out of the question.
right now the most popular sellers in our bar:

monchshof bockbier
duvel.
la chouffe blonde
carlsberg
sam adams boston lager
guinness draught

don't ask, it has to come all the way from mexico city. what a pita.

cheers
drew p

If you ever get up to Chico, the first round is on me... and second... and third!!!:tu

[BeerAdvocate]

I drank a DogFish Head World Wide Stout last night. It caught me off guard. Pretty strong taste, like a good Imperial Stout. I enjoyed alot!

[Drat]

I drank a DogFish Head World Wide Stout last night. It caught me off guard. Pretty strong taste, like a good Imperial Stout. I enjoyed alot!

I love the WWS. 20%abv finds its way to my head pretty quickly though.

[kaisersozei]

Sorry for the confusion, but the Harvest Ale I was talking about was the Wet Hop Harvest Ale. I think the Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale is the one that has come and gone already. I think (hope) the Wet Hop Harvest Ale comes out later in the year. I had it last year and thought it was fantastic, but I understand it changes year to year. Here's a link (http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/harvest.html) to the one I was talking about...of course it may not have made it this far east this year, and if that's the case I'll be bummed!


Joel: I was able to pick these up in Virginia back before Thanksgiving. A very nice beer!


I picked up a 6pack of this yesterday:

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

Very heavy on the roasted malt & coffee profile, couldn't really distinguish any hop aroma or flavor but it did have a nice hop bitterness. Considering that it made the trip from Hawaii, it was surprisingly inexpensive (< $9) but I probably wouldn't buy it again.

[Partagaspete]

I had a variety of real ales yesterday. That is what americans joke about warm and flat beer over here. but the flavors are great and it isn't really warm but not by any means cold. But what I really got me was the real traditional cider. Talk about crisp, clean and refreshing. I do like the occasional Strongbow or even better Magners but neither can hold a candle to a traditional cider. It was so good I popped back in for one just now.

T

[s15driftking]

GLBR

Great Lakes Burning River... By far my favorite beer to date!

[Mikey202]

I'm drinking a Middle Ages Dragonslayer Imperial Stout. This brew is really good. Picked up some when I was in Syracuse , NY the other day.

[BeerAdvocate]

I just had a bottle of Lagunitas Olde Gnarly Wine. Very Very good, one of the best Barley Wines I have had in awhile!!

[Skywalker]

Joel: I was able to pick these up in Virginia back before Thanksgiving. A very nice beer!


I picked up a 6pack of this yesterday:

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

Very heavy on the roasted malt & coffee profile, couldn't really distinguish any hop aroma or flavor but it did have a nice hop bitterness. Considering that it made the trip from Hawaii, it was surprisingly inexpensive (< $9) but I probably wouldn't buy it again.

I love this one Gerard!!! I had my first and only one at Mean Darrell's a few months back!!! Yum!!!

BTW - Great photo!!!!

[jonharky]

Hofbrauhaus Dunkel and Bell's porter are my Favorites at this time. When its in season I like the Bell's Oberon

[BeerAdvocate]

Allagash FOUR

[Darren]

I had my first Bell's Oberon of the season. Spring is here!

[BeerAdvocate]

Black Butte Porter and Buzzsaw Brown from Deschutes Brewery

[Skywalker]

Black Butte Porter and Buzzsaw Brown from Deschutes Brewery

That Black Butte Porter is tasty!!!:tu

[Nick]

Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout, my favorite brew so far. Delicious!!

[silentjon]

Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout, my favorite brew so far. Delicious!!

This is one of my favorites as well. :)

[dubnick]

Also one of my favs.

Was actually telling a coworker about it today... random!!!

[Don Andres]

If you ever get up to Chico, the first round is on me... and second... and third!!!:tu

skywalker-

chico is now on my list. next time i am "on-tour" w/ my merchandise in CA i'll make it a point to send you the word. thanks for the offer.

cheers
drew p

[leasingthisspace]

Single-wide IPA I just poured it so not sure if I like it yet.

[leasingthisspace]

Single-wide IPA I just poured it so not sure if I like it yet.

Not my thing.

[Skywalker]

skywalker-

chico is now on my list. next time i am "on-tour" w/ my merchandise in CA i'll make it a point to send you the word. thanks for the offer.

cheers
drew p

Anytime!!!


Richard (tzaddi) stopped in for a couple of cigars and beers with me on Sunday!!! Here is what he brought me!!!
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=257&pictureid=1816
This was from his local brewery in Redding!!! This beer has just a hint of Peach and Mango flavor!!! Yum!!!:dr

Thanks Richard!!!

[tzaddi]

Anytime!!!


Richard (tzaddi) stopped in for a couple of cigars and beers with me on Sunday!!! Here is what he brought me!!!
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=257&pictureid=1816
This was from his local brewery in Redding!!! This beer has just a hint of Peach and Mango flavor!!! Yum!!!:dr

Thanks Richard!!!

You betcha, and don't forget there is a weekly herf every Thursday at the North Star Brewery. Smoking is always allowed on the patio while sipping your brew. :)

[Tripp]

I had a Rogue OR Sequicentennial(sp?) Ale last night... It was tasty

[DrDubzz]

after a couple years of searching, I finally found some Tusker lager (from Kenya) while in SoCal

and I was not disappointed, I loved it. one of the few beers I've genuinely enjoyed.

[BeerAdvocate]

Weyerbacher Heresy = Imperial Stout aged in Oak Barrels and yummy!!!!

[leasingthisspace]

I hung out with my neighbor this evening. He had a couple of Bud lights, I had water.
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[cle_smoker]

Had a few Sierra Nevada Pale Ales. One of my other go to beers.

[beamish]

This week it would be...sam adams pale ale......and yueingling lord chesterfield ale...:tu

[rennD]

Weihenstephaner Original and Heff
Ballast Point Sextant

Definitely craving some Captain Stout though.

:D

[dubnick]

Anyone else familiar with Rouge Dead Guy??... Very tasty

[jonharky]

Been drinking dos equis amber lately what a tasty beer!!

[Tripp]

I hung out with my neighbor this evening. He had a couple of Bud lights, I had water.
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Good choice!

I'm having a Laurelwood Stumptown Espresso Stout... Terrific

[leasingthisspace]

Anyone else familiar with Rouge Dead Guy??... Very tasty


Very good stuff there.

[Drat]

Domaine dupage French style country ale by two brothers brewing in il. So damn good!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Anyone else familiar with Rouge Dead Guy??... Very tasty


First Rogue I tried. Thats when I fell in love

[dubnick]

My local hangout had it on tap for the longest time... now they don't... It's no longer my hideout.

Drank some of the "Hook & Ladder Brewing Company" brews over the weekend./ Good stuff.

[Drat]

Just had a Rochefort 10 that a coworker brought back from Belgium. SOOOOO tasty!

[newcigarz]

Anyone else familiar with Rouge Dead Guy??... Very tasty

How about twice the dead guys?

I just picked up two bottles of 2009 Double Dead Guy. I hope its good, it was a tad pricey.


http://www.fototime.com/61E0BC2A44B10B8/standard.jpg

[dubnick]

Please let us know how it is. Haven't seen this before

[WildBlueSooner]

Those look interesting...never seen them!

[Mikey202]

How about twice the dead guys?

I just picked up two bottles of 2009 Double Dead Guy. I hope its good, it was a tad pricey.


http://www.fototime.com/61E0BC2A44B10B8/standard.jpg

I've seen these at the store. i love Dead Guy, but these are pricey....let us know how they are for sure.:tu:dr

[bookman]

3 20-oz cans of labatt for $5. yes. Im los cheap ass!

[bookman]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/monkeytot/S7301450.jpg

yep. thats how we party, folks!

[WildBlueSooner]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/monkeytot/S7301450.jpg

yep. thats how we party, folks!

:r:r:r

[bookman]

:D;)Ty, wild, we're here all week.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

How about twice the dead guys?

I just picked up two bottles of 2009 Double Dead Guy. I hope its good, it was a tad pricey.


http://www.fototime.com/61E0BC2A44B10B8/standard.jpg



WOW! They do look good. Just curious how much did those bad boys cost? Around here in NJ Ive been able to find the Cap'n Sig's Northwestern Ale 22 oz'er for $5.99 and others a little bit more like 7-9ish

[newcigarz]

WOW! They do look good. Just curious how much did those bad boys cost? Around here in NJ Ive been able to find the Cap'n Sig's Northwestern Ale 22 oz'er for $5.99 and others a little bit more like 7-9ish

You are going to pay @ $10.99 - $13.99.

By the way,

Double Dead Guy Ale

2008 World Beer Championships—Silver

[WildBlueSooner]

You are going to pay @ $11.99 - $13.99.

By the way,

Double Dead Guy Ale

2008 World Beer Championships—Silver

Dang I need to find a place around me that sells beer like this!

[kaisersozei]

My son had a baseball tournament in Charleston, SC this week so I spent a few days there with my wife and managed to find a big bottle of Rogue Ruination IPA. Never had it before, but holy crap this stuff was good! :dr Now I'm on a mission back here in Richmond!

The tricky thing was that I broke the lip of the bottle when taking off the cap. Didn't know how much glass got in the bottle, but dammit it--I was determined to drink this thing! So I looked around the hotel room and had to use a little ingenuity--emptied out a Tazo tea bag (Earl Gray) and used it to filter the beer into 3 highball glasses they give you in the room. Damn that was good beer, and well worth the little shards of glass that might have bypassed my makeshift filter :wo

[leasingthisspace]

Where there is a beer there is a way.

[newcigarz]

Mand managed to find a big bottle of Rogue Ruination IPA.

:confused:

I think you mean Stone

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Yeah I gotta go with newcigarz. Its a Stone beer. Anyway good ingenuity, I'll have to look for it and try it

[kaisersozei]

:confused:

I think you mean Stone

Ah yes, that is exactly what I meant :chr

[Skywalker]

My son had a baseball tournament in Charleston, SC this week so I spent a few days there with my wife and managed to find a big bottle of Rogue Ruination IPA. Never had it before, but holy crap this stuff was good! :dr Now I'm on a mission back here in Richmond!

The tricky thing was that I broke the lip of the bottle when taking off the cap. Didn't know how much glass got in the bottle, but dammit it--I was determined to drink this thing! So I looked around the hotel room and had to use a little ingenuity--emptied out a Tazo tea bag (Earl Gray) and used it to filter the beer into 3 highball glasses they give you in the room. Damn that was good beer, and well worth the little shards of glass that might have bypassed my makeshift filter :wo

You crazy beer lusting bastage!!!:r

[leasingthisspace]

I wish they had Stone around here.
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[Mr.Maduro]

While on vacation last week down in Florida I enjoyed some....

Guiness
Guiness/Smithwick's-B&T
Avery White Rascal
Chimay Grand White Reserve
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA:pu
Red Hook Blonde Ale
Left Hand Milk Stout:dr
Stella Artois
Presidente
Grolsch

If you're ever down in the W. Palm Beach area, check out the Magic Mushroom (http://www.mellowmushroom.com/store/index.php?s=110)... 50 taps, 40+ bottles...good food!!

[newcigarz]

W
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA:pu



:bs

[mastershogun]

two weeks away from darklord day... got my tickets... anyone else going?

[Mr.Maduro]

:bs

Serious... IMHO they should call it dog piss... :pu

[leasingthisspace]

Left Hand Milk Stout:dr




I love the stuff. :dance:

[xeemz]

Here at IU, Lennie's makes their own beer. Java Porter with Nitro instead of CO2. mmm....
Another great bear I've had but sadly no longer available, from Rock Bottom, they had a cask of Vanilla Milk Stout. Best. bear. ever.

[leasingthisspace]

You can drink bear?

J/K

[newcigarz]

You can drink bear?

J/K

http://image04.webshots.com/4/7/52/37/69775237iAUPVD_ph.jpg:r

[groogs]

Drinking some Fat Tire tonight.

[mikeyj23]

Belhaven Wee Heavy - DAMN good

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Summerfest!!!!:dr

[Tripp]

Full Sail LTD #02 for me tonight!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Right now Im workin on a Rogue Chipotle Ale. Its pretty good. Not spicy but it has the mouth feel of spicy food an hour after u eat it. I dont really know how to explain it but its like a small tingling sensation on the middle of my tongue. Good beer so far

[bvilchez]

Anyone ever have Kirkland Handcrafted beers from Costco? Wondering how good the are.

Drinking a good ole Sam Adams right now.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Anyone ever have Kirkland Handcrafted beers from Costco? Wondering how good the are.

Drinking a good ole Sam Adams right now.

Ive heard they are very good. If you look on beeradvocate.com they have all kinds of reviews, a forum and everything. I read something and dont take my word but Stone might be doin it for them? Im not really sure I'll look on BA for you.

BTW what SA are you enjoying?

[smokeyandthebandit05]

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/14828


sorry they are made by Gordon Biersch Brewing Company. The they all scored in the B range and for BA that is pretty good

[smokeyandthebandit05]

And a review for the Chipotle Ale from BA

A - Hazed deep amber w/ a 3/4inch cap of beige w/ good clinging action from the lace.

S - Big bold, smokey pepper aroma w/ a nice malt smell. More peppery than smokey in the nose w/ mild woody essence of hops

M - A sweet taste usurped by bite of red pepper heat. Malty texture cushions the effect of biting into a chipotle, the finish is peppery(literally). Moderately full carbonation w/ a nice warming feeling as it slides down the throat with light smoothness. The mild hop bitterness and subtle sweetness really complements the zip of chile

T - The taste is like peppers with a smokey edge and smooth creamy, slight toasted malt flavor underneath the pepper heat. A nice mild hop taste is not distracting from the mild chipotle flavor of the ale and is used judiciously. The pepper's spiciness is not the the only thing you taste - you actually get the earthy vegetal notes of the pepper in the beer which is important. Each sip of this lets you get a taste of malt, pepper, smoke and the malt is there to catch it and protect from overly peppery beer land

D - A great beer but not one I would drink repeatedly. I would consider this good with corn soup or mac and cheese since I like Tabasco chipotle with pasta and cheese. A well brewed chile beer proving it can be made without dwarfing the taste of the beer and doesn't mask the ale's taste. I found this to nice when blended with the 10,000 brew at EBF and with Stone's Bitter Oatmeal chocolate stout

[s15driftking]

Drinking some Fat Tire tonight.


My buddy lives out in LA and he swears by this beer. i will have to give it a go this weekend.

[4WheelVFR]

I've been enjoying Trappistes Rochefort #6. The best cigar beer I've had yet.

[Mr.Maduro]

I had some Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyner-Schneider Hopfen-Weisse that was pretty tasty!

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/brookweisse.jpg

[newcigarz]

I had some Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyner-Schneider Hopfen-Weisse that was pretty tasty!


Patrick, did you try the Schneider brewed one as well?http://www.fototime.com/3BE9654091C9C10/standard.jpg

[JJG]

My buddy lives out in LA and he swears by this beer. i will have to give it a go this weekend.

oh man yes, if you've never had a fat tire they are fantastic. toasty and malty but also smooth enough for mucho chugging.

now that it's warming up I will probably get a sixer of my favorite summer beer: Sunshine wheat

-from the same brewery that makes fat tire. I've had a lot of wheat beers and this one takes the cake. not as sour as European wheats and enough herbal citrus flavor that you don't even need to add a lemon wedge.

also great for chugging :al

[ellisgibson19]

I like to drink Goose Island Wheat Ale, Heineken, and a good all fashion STEEL RESERVE if I want a quick buzz

[Mr.Maduro]

Patrick, did you try the Schneider brewed one as well?http://www.fototime.com/3BE9654091C9C10/standard.jpg

They didn't have that one in stock, but I'll keep an eye out for it. It doesn't taste like Dogfish does it? :rolleyes:

[newcigarz]

They didn't have that one in stock, but I'll keep an eye out for it. It doesn't taste like Dogfish does it? :rolleyes:

:tg

[pnutbutrsangwich]

Had a craft brew overload with a 6-pack of Sierra Nevada Torpedo and a bomber of Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti. This marks my first beer pong game with Imperial Stout :(

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Had a craft brew overload with a 6-pack of Sierra Nevada Torpedo and a bomber of Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti. This marks my first beer pong game with Imperial Stout :(


Haha nice! How did that turn out?

[Mr.Maduro]

Last night it was Arcadia Ales' Cocoa Loco followed by Hitachino's Espresso Stout! The Arcadia was :dr

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/arcadia.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/hitachino-espresso-stout-small.jpg

[Skywalker]

Last night it was Arcadia Ales' Cocoa Loco followed by Hitachino's Espresso Stout! The Arcadia was :dr

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/arcadia.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/hitachino-espresso-stout-small.jpg

Those look yummy!!!:dr

[Junior]

I wish I could still enjoy a beer, but I have become allergic to something in them.

[landhoney]

I had a bottle of Russian Rivers Temptation last night:
http://russianriverbrewing.com/web/barrel.html
The cigar/sour beer pairing did not go as well as I hoped. I had a Upmann Corona and the cigar seemed to mask the subtleties of the beer. To me, sour beers like this have more in common with sparkling wine then other beers. Supposedly the Champagne/cigar pairing is a good one (have not tried it), so I thought this would work. Oh well.
All in all a great beer though. Very sour and refreshing, not high on the 'funk' level, pretty clean and fruity. :tu

[newcigarz]

I had a bottle of Russian Rivers Temptation last night:
http://russianriverbrewing.com/web/barrel.html
The cigar/sour beer pairing did not go as well as I hoped. I had a Upmann Corona and the cigar seemed to mask the subtleties of the beer. To me, sour beers like this have more in common with sparkling wine then other beers. Supposedly the Champagne/cigar pairing is a good one (have not tried it), so I thought this would work. Oh well.
All in all a great beer though. Very sour and refreshing, not high on the 'funk' level, pretty clean and fruity. :tu


Tough beer to find Seth, you must have connections! :)

[landhoney]

Tough beer to find Seth, you must have connections! :)

:fuDon't ride that scooter of your's next time and you can have some :tg

Just kidding, Tony is very responsible about his drinking and cycling. As a family man I applaud that. :tu And seriously next time we get together and you're driving I'll bring some.