What beers are you enjoying?

[b0rderman]

Still unseasonably warm, so I'm still gettin the weisse beers in

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[kugie]

I have in the fridge at home Harpoon Celtic Red:tu
Best red I have had

[cricky101]

Still unseasonably warm, so I'm still gettin the weisse beers in

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Don't care what the temperature is, I could drink weisse beers all the time! Heck, if my toothpaste didn't make them taste funny, I'd drink them for breakfast! :tu

[b0rderman]

those are all excellent points :chr

[chippewastud79]

Hudepohl Festival Bock :chr

[Bill86]

Dogfish World Wide Stout. Always great.

Always a great choice. I could drink nothing but works wide stout forever and die a happy man.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

A special release from Three Floyds. The Creeper. And it's friggin awesome:dr

[Jbailey]

Central Waters bourbon barrel Barleywine 2011

[W.B.]

Drool. Last Central Waters I had was their boubon barrel stout, amazing! I have next week off and am considering a trip north to check them out if possible.

[awsmith4]

Lucky Bastard thanks to Tony :tu

[Bill86]

A special release from Three Floyds. The Creeper. And it's friggin awesome:dr

Damn that looks tasty, a three floyds doppelbock :dr

[Jbailey]

Tyranena Shaggin’ in the Wood

[McSmokey]

WnB and a DR Milk Stout while setting up the new PS3 and Harmony Remote... If I would have known it was gonna take this long I would chilled something bigger.

[hornitosmonster]

Racer 5 (My go to/daily IPA)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Racer 5 (My go to/daily IPA)

Great IPA, I love it.

[St. Lou Stu]

Schlafly's new extremely limited Vanilla Milk Stout release.
Only available on tap at Schlafly Bottleworks, Schlafly Tap Room, and The Royale(a local bar).

Overall it is a tasty beer. Too bad that it wasn't bottled and won't be given the opportunity to age as it should.
It tastes young though. 15 barrels and 5 casks were released Wednesday. Only about 12 barrels remain.

[longknocker]

Tommyknocker Butthead Beer At The BBQ Restaurant. Very Nice, Caramel Flavor With Some Sweetness!:tu

[Jbailey]

Schlafly's new extremely limited Vanilla Milk Stout release.
Only available on tap at Schlafly Bottleworks, Schlafly Tap Room, and The Royale(a local bar).

Overall it is a tasty beer. Too bad that it wasn't bottled and won't be given the opportunity to age as it should.
It tastes young though. 15 barrels and 5 casks were released Wednesday. Only about 12 barrels remain.

I'll take a barrel. :D

[BeerAdvocate]

Goose Island Honkers Ale

[kaisersozei]

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[yourchoice]

Grabbing a late lunch out and the bar has Nugget Nectar on tap. I couldn't resist! :tu
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[jmsremax]

Yesterday I had a Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout. It started off decent but as I got further into the bottle it started getting better and better.

[cobra03]

Went out to Pearl Street Bar and Brewery last night and got some of their Sabres Edge double IPA.:dr God i wish they would start bottling their house brews. They make some fantastic stuff. if your ever in down town Buffalo i recommend stopping in.

[BigCat]

Atwater Nut Brown Ale. I picked up a sample 12 pack with that, an IPA a pale ale and a scotch ale. I've only had the nut brown so far, but I really enjoyed it.

[cricky101]

Ommegang Abbey Ale

[BeerAdvocate]

Boulevard Pilsner

[newcigarz]

Drinking some Bell's Third Coast Old Ale.

[W.B.]

An 09 Monster Ale, yummy.

[kgoings]

New Belgium 1554 and a Mag 50

[awsmith4]

Duck Rabbit Barleywine

[GTS21]

Just opened a Smuttynose robust porter

[NCRadioMan]

OHB Russian Imperial Stout

[awsmith4]

OHB Russian Imperial Stout

Grabbed a bottle of that last month while I was at a wedding in Charlotte, great stuff!

[amsgpwarrior]

Rahr Brewery "Ugly Pug"

[pektel]

Surly abrasive ale. Actually, had it at the surly booth at a brewfest in Duluth last night. Some decent brews, but surly was my favorite.
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[NCRadioMan]

Grabbed a bottle of that last month while I was at a wedding in Charlotte, great stuff!

It's my favorite stout, overall.

Currently enjoying a Founders KBS.

[innova]

Not big-leaguer by any means, but enjoying a Shock Top w/ some hawaiian pizza. Any recommendations along these lines appreciated!

[cricky101]

Surly abrasive ale. Actually, had it at the surly booth at a brewfest in Duluth last night. Some decent brews, but surly was my favorite.
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Damn. I've been in Two Harbors all weekend and didn't realize there was a brew fest happening down the road. Missed out!

[pektel]

It was fun, but could've been better. Two Duluth micros were there too. Carmody's (they are located about a block west of fitgers) and Thirsty Pagan. Carmody's had an awesome ipa, and thirsty pagan had an incredible espresso stout.

[kaisersozei]

Not big-leaguer by any means, but enjoying a Shock Top w/ some hawaiian pizza. Any recommendations along these lines appreciated!

Shock Top is a Belgian witbier, like Blue Moon. Others you might like are Bell's Winter White or Allagash White.

[Jbailey]

central waters bourbon barrel barleywine

[BigCat]

I tried all of the rest of the beers in the arcadia sampler I picked up the other day - the scotch ale, the IPA and the pale ale. All were pretty good - none were great.

[W.B.]

A couple of Sprecher's Reserve Russian Imperial Stout's and an Illusione 4/2g Slam.

[cricky101]

It was fun, but could've been better. Two Duluth micros were there too. Carmody's (they are located about a block west of fitgers) and Thirsty Pagan. Carmody's had an awesome ipa, and thirsty pagan had an incredible espresso stout.

I had a bottle of Kayak Kolsch from the Lake Shore Brewing Company out of Duluth at the place I stayed. Not bad, but wasn't really in the mood for a Kolsch. I didn't realize there was so much beer coming out of Duluth.

[Stick]

I tried all of the rest of the beers in the arcadia sampler I picked up the other day - the scotch ale, the IPA and the pale ale. All were pretty good - none were great.

I tend to agree, although if you see any of their Barrel Aged Shipwreck Porter I think it's worth picking up. Kinda pricey (around $5/ 12 oz IIRC) but that's for a 12% baltic porter. I thought it was tasty, although it definitely can use some time to mellow - lots of whisky flavors right now.

[W.B.]

Today, I went to 3 Floyds brewpub. It's about an hour away from from my place and is totally worth the drive on occasion. I had a Gumballhead American Pale Wheat and a Brian Boru Irish Red on tap. Both were very tasty; but their burgers and fries are awesome. Apart from the garnish I asked them to add some goat cheese and a fried egg, freakin' delicious! And their fries are the some of the best I have ever had. Looking forward to the next time I head back.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Today, I went to 3 Floyds brewpub. It's about an hour away from from my place and is totally worth the drive on occasion. I had a Gumballhead American Pale Wheat and a Brian Boru Irish Red on tap. Both were very tasty; but their burgers and fries are awesome. Apart from the garnish I asked them to add some goat cheese and a fried egg, freakin' delicious! And their fries are the some of the best I have ever had. Looking forward to the next time I head back.

Did they still have the goat tacos? Those were great.

[BeerAdvocate]

2009 SweetWater Festive Ale and Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout

[Jbailey]

Today, I went to 3 Floyds brewpub. It's about an hour away from from my place and is totally worth the drive on occasion. I had a Gumballhead American Pale Wheat and a Brian Boru Irish Red on tap. Both were very tasty; but their burgers and fries are awesome. Apart from the garnish I asked them to add some goat cheese and a fried egg, freakin' delicious! And their fries are the some of the best I have ever had. Looking forward to the next time I head back.

Their fries are cooked with Alpha King if I remember correctly.:tu

[awsmith4]

2009 SweetWater Festive Ale and Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout

GA beers :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bell's Hopslam

[awsmith4]

Bell's Hopslam

Me too!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Me too!

I have maybe 2 bottles left, and that's it till' next year. It sucks.
How about you?

[awsmith4]

I have maybe 2 bottles left, and that's it till' next year. It sucks.
How about you?

Same, two bottles. However I have more Founder's Double Trouble and its a formidable substitute IMHO

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Same, two bottles. However I have more Founder's Double Trouble and its a formidable substitute IMHO

I agree, Double Trouble is great as well.

[awsmith4]

I agree, Double Trouble is great as well.

We still have a good bit on shelves here, I think I will pick up more this weekend. I also think I will follow Gerard's lead and brew a clone

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

We still have a good bit on shelves here, I think I will pick up more this weekend. I also think I will follow Gerard's lead and brew a clone

Have you seen Founders Imperial Stout?

[awsmith4]

Have you seen Founders Imperial Stout?

Very limited this year but I was able to pick up a 4er

[kaisersozei]

We still have a good bit on shelves here, I think I will pick up more this weekend. I also think I will follow Gerard's lead and brew a clone

After 7+ days of active fermentation, I racked to secondary yesterday and added 24 oz honey. The beer was sitting at 1.021 and tasted great. Formed another nice head of krausen overnight and it was percolating away. Will keep it in the secondary for about a month, dry hopping along the way.

If you do this, I would highly recommend harvesting the yeast from one of the Hopslam bottles. Bell's says you can harvest from their Amber Ale or substitute Wyeast California I, but there's something different about the actual Hopslam yeast. I can't describe it, but the beer tastes very very good. I'm excited. :banger I salvaged some from the primary, and if I could figure out a way to ship some to you without risk, I'd do it. Probably easier to just grow your own.

[awsmith4]

After 7+ days of active fermentation, I racked to secondary yesterday and added 24 oz honey. The beer was sitting at 1.021 and tasted great. Formed another nice head of krausen overnight and it was percolating away. Will keep it in the secondary for about a month, dry hopping along the way.

If you do this, I would highly recommend harvesting the yeast from one of the Hopslam bottles. Bell's says you can harvest from their Amber Ale or substitute Wyeast California I, but there's something different about the actual Hopslam yeast. I can't describe it, but the beer tastes very very good. I'm excited. :banger I salvaged some from the primary, and if I could figure out a way to ship some to you without risk, I'd do it. Probably easier to just grow your own.

Growing my own sounds like a fun new challenge :tu

[kydsid]

i had a bottle of brooklyn black ops last night. it was great. and quite nearly got me bombed
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[newcigarz]

I have maybe 2 bottles left, and that's it till' next year. It sucks.
How about you?

I have 14 bottles left. :lv

[kaisersozei]

I have 14 bottles left. :lv

And I appreciate that it could have been 16 :tu

[newcigarz]

And I appreciate that it could have been 16 :tu

If I knew I was gonna luck into another six pack, it would've been 12. :D

[stumm729]

Another World Wide Stout. One for me, and one to age. Delicious!

[newcigarz]

Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence. Thank-you Albert! :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

On tap tonight:
Bells Hopslam
Guinnessx2

[JPH]

Had some dogfish head 9O minute IPA a few days ago... Hard to get a better IPA IMO... Although I'm yet to try the 12O minute bc they don't sell it in Ohio for some reason but next month I'll be in Nashville then Aspen and will check the stores out there...

[innova]

Lindemans Pêche Lambic, nice change.

[cobra03]

Enjoyed a Wychwood Hobgoblin Dark English Ale last night.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Goose Island Honker's Ale

[newcigarz]

W-n-B, Yum!

[Jbailey]

Had some dogfish head 9O minute IPA a few days ago... Hard to get a better IPA IMO... Although I'm yet to try the 12O minute bc they don't sell it in Ohio for some reason but next month I'll be in Nashville then Aspen and will check the stores out there...

I would love to try the 120min as well Jeremy. So far everyone I've talked that has tried it prefers the 60 and 90 over it.

Some of my favorite IPA's are local to the Madison area from Ale Asylum (Ballistic and Satisfaction Jackson). Right now Ballistic is out and it great fresh!

[cort]

This was actually pretty tasty:tu

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[yourchoice]

The wife took the kids to a cheer practice, so I went out for dinner. :) A salad for dinner, and to drink with it, on draught...

Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA
Chimay Red

Ohhhh, a good dinner!

After I got home, a Nugget Nectar to finish off a wonderful Thursday! :tu

[kaisersozei]

I would love to try the 120min as well Jeremy. So far everyone I've talked that has tried it prefers the 60 and 90 over it.


That speaks for me, too. The 60 & 90 are more true to the IIPA style, which I really enjoy. The 120 is just.... extreme beer.

[joeobx]

This was actually pretty tasty:tu

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Try mixing half and half with a good chocolate stout......:dr

[jmsremax]

I had a Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout last night.....pretty good stuff :D

[Blindjimme]

Victory Hop Wallop last night.

[scoop]

Bells Hopslam

[W.B.]

Some 09 D.H. 120 a friend shared, yummy.

[Sauer Grapes]

I would love to try the 120min as well Jeremy. So far everyone I've talked that has tried it prefers the 60 and 90 over it.

Some of my favorite IPA's are local to the Madison area from Ale Asylum (Ballistic and Satisfaction Jackson). Right now Ballistic is out and it great fresh!

120 is fantastic. It's just not fair to compare to 90 min, as they are apples and oranges. 90 min is amazing, one of the best IIPAs out there. 120 minute is almost a hop flavored liqueur due to the sweetness and alcohol content.

Different animals all together, but both fantastic in their own right.

If I make DLD, I'll bring a bottle of aged 120.

[landhoney]

Bells Hopslam

I thought Tony had bought all that up. ;):r

[BigCat]

I tend to agree, although if you see any of their Barrel Aged Shipwreck Porter I think it's worth picking up. Kinda pricey (around $5/ 12 oz IIRC) but that's for a 12% baltic porter. I thought it was tasty, although it definitely can use some time to mellow - lots of whisky flavors right now.

My favorite porter is the Edmund Fitzgerald by Great Lakes. "Shipwreck" Porter sounds like it has potential! Thanks for the suggestion. I'll keep my eyes open.

[newcigarz]

I thought Tony had bought all that up. ;):r

:sl;)


About to have one less of them right now. :noon

[cricky101]

A couple Sam Adams Noble Pils and a couple homebrew Irish stouts

[awsmith4]

Ayinger Ur-Weisse

Tasty :)

[yourchoice]

I'm enjoying a very nice find tonight, 21st Amendment Monk's Blood. Recommended by the "beer guy" at my store. Fantastic!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I had some Honkers Ale and Two Hearted tonight.

[icehog3]

Guinness, Guinness, Guinness. :)

[Lumpold]

This was actually pretty tasty:tu

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Awesome aroma from that beer! Bannoffee :D

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Ballistic on tap. Yummy!

[Blindjimme]

Great Divide Old Ruffian Barleywine. Very good!

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout.

[mosesbotbol]

Anderson Valley - Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout

[HollywoodQue]

Bud Light Lime

[cort]

Todays lineup..

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[awsmith4]

Nice choices Lisa! BTW I LOVE the Klein bottle opener :tu

I am having Founder's Double Trouble

[Jbailey]

Goose Island Pepe Nero.

[St. Lou Stu]

Fresh Schlafly Coffee Stout from a growler.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Goose Island Pepe Nero.

How was it Dave?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bells Two Hearted later tonight.

[cobra03]

Enjoying a Stone IPA as we speak

[Jbailey]

How was it Dave?

It's a very dark Saison. The black pepper is very faint and the fruitiness is also there but in the far background. Beer seems delicate and trying to get all the flavor is a chore. Overall it is enjoyable.

[chippewastud79]

Burger Light :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It's a very dark Saison. The black pepper is very faint and the fruitiness is also there but in the far background. Beer seems delicate and trying to get all the flavor is a chore. Overall it is enjoyable.

Sounds interesting.

[HollywoodQue]

Atwater special blend

[Blindjimme]

Burger Light :tu


Burgie! That's rockin old school :tu

[jmsremax]

Victory Storm King Imperial Stout

[HollywoodQue]

A cold Stella's

[cobra03]

Last night i had a Siera Nevada Torpedo IPA. :dr Damn good if i do say so.

[kaisersozei]

Last night i had a Siera Nevada Torpedo IPA. :dr Damn good if i do say so.

That's my favorite in the stable of Sierra Nevada beers.

[cobra03]

That's my favorite in the stable of Sierra Nevada beers.

Yeah i would have to agree with you . I bought it in a sampler on a whim and im going back for a six pack later. Im not a huge fan of alot of IPAs but this one is right on. :banger

[newcigarz]

Jewbelation 14.

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[qsalinas]

Just had a Left Hand Milk Staut, yummy!

[s15driftking]

HopSlam, amazing.

[Stephen]

Bought a 4-pack of Founder's Double Trouble. Have given it an honest shake, drinking three of them on three different occasions. Just not in my wheelhouse.

[N2 GOLD]

Victoria this beer comes from Mexico, GREAT beer.

For some reason I cant post a pic???

Google it... -(P

[pnoon]

Victoria this beer comes from Mexico, GREAT beer.

For some reason I cant post a pic???

Google it... -(P
I've had it. It's a decent lager but nowhere near "great". :2
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[Skywalker]

That's my favorite in the stable of Sierra Nevada beers.

:tu

[pnoon]

Two nights ago I had a terrific brew.
Alpine Nelson Rye IPA.
:dr
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[sobranie10]

New not released Founders KBS very young at heart at this point

Waldorff Old Woody Imperial Stout

Java Brown very interesting Carmel, macadamia nut, touch of coffee, Yummy

[b0rderman]

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[awsmith4]

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You seem to be very hoppy today...

[kaisersozei]

You seem to be very hoppy today...

He does :dr

Stefan, how does the Pliny compare to other IPA/DIPAs you've had? What is it similar to? I've read a lot, including some clone recipes, but haven't been out west to try any.

[N2 GOLD]

Two nights ago I had a terrific brew.
Alpine Nelson Rye IPA.
:dr
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O.K. beer but a little to fruity and floral...

[pnoon]

O.K. beer but a little to fruity and floral...
Two questions for you.

1) Have you had it?
2) Do you generally enjoy IPAs and, if so, which ones?
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[N2 GOLD]

Two questions for you.

1) Have you had it?
2) Do you generally enjoy IPAs and, if so, which ones?
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Yes I have, over in your neck of the woods. AT the TAPROOM but only because they offered it to me.

I was only giving you my thoughts about it. Not trying toget in a battle over beer.
In the end it always comes down to one thing, what you & your taste buds enjoy...

CHEERS

[pnoon]

Yes I have, over in your neck of the woods. AT the TAPROOM but only because they offered it to me.

I was only giving you my thoughts about it. Not trying toget in a battle over beer.
In the end it always comes down to one thing, what you & your taste buds enjoy...

CHEERS
It is certainly not a battle. But you haven't answered my second question. It would certanly put your original comment in better perspective for those of us that follow the thread.
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[coach]

yes i know u
no i dont like IPA's
STFU...ok too forcefull,ok SU
DeckBoys dont drink sh*tty beer.....BTW I OWN the DECK
and yes I know SoCal is great for 7 months of the year.

coach




It is certainly not a battle. But you haven't answered my second question. It would certanly put your original comment in better perspective for those of us that follow the thread.
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[pnoon]

:confused:
My post was in response to N2GOLD.

Don't get yer undies in a bunch. :sl
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[scottfish]

Been enjoying the hell out of Bell's Two Hearted lately. Although it seems to make me dumber than other beer :) .

[W.B.]

Trying a 3 Philosophers for the first time. Good, but probably not a style I would prefer going forward.

[chippewastud79]

Burger Light again :tu

[gravelman]

Grolsch, not too shabby, but I really wanted the bottles for home brewing. Good decision either way!

[awsmith4]

Duck-Rabbit Baltic Porter

[cort]

Duck-Rabbit Baltic Porter

Sounds lovely, Erika:D

[awsmith4]

Sounds lovely, Erika:D

It was, Lisa :r

[cort]

:noon:noon

[Bill86]

I'm with Pnoon I hear the Plinys are some of the best DIPA's out there. I would be interested in wondering what was asked as well.

I'm obviously interested but if you like say Dreadnaught but don't like Pliny it might save me the time and hassle in attempting to acquire Pliny and put more focus on buying another case of dreadnaught.

However If you normally don't like DIPAs.....then that would be the reason you did not enjoy Pliny.

[Sauer Grapes]

I'm with Pnoon I hear the Plinys are some of the best DIPA's out there. I would be interested in wondering what was asked as well.

I'm obviously interested but if you like say Dreadnaught but don't like Pliny it might save me the time and hassle in attempting to acquire Pliny and put more focus on buying another case of dreadnaught.

However If you normally don't like DIPAs.....then that would be the reason you did not enjoy Pliny.

Pliny is worth the effort to track a few bottles down.

I couldn't taste 90 minute IPA after Pliny, and the Pliny and 120 minute both held up to each other hop wise, meaning I could go back and forth and still taste each beer fine. That should give you an idea of how hoppy it is.

[gvarsity]

Hoping my folks will pick me up some Pliny for my birthday. I had some Lagunitas Imperial Stout this evening. Very nice.

[Blindjimme]

Pliny is a wonderful DIPA. Slightly bitter, VERY piney, evergreen like taste. Great mouthfeel and a long finish. Surprisingly flavorful even real cold. I like to pour cold and drink slow so it warms by the end. Then repeat.

[DennisP]

I picked up a bottle of Pliny a couple weeks ago. I'm an IPA addict. It lives up to the hype without question. As close to perfect as I've had. My only complain was the head retention, but that was just a single bottle, so who knows. Flavor and balance were exactly what I would want.

I need more.

[W.B.]

Had anther bottle of Brookly's Black Chocolate Stout. It's a limited release but I could drink it everyday. Soo enjoyable.

[cobra03]

Had a bottle of Harpoons Celtic Ale last night. It was ok nothing special.

[Salvelinus]

Had anther bottle of Brookly's Black Chocolate Stout. It's a limited release but I could drink it everyday. Soo enjoyable.

I just picked up a bottle of Ommegang's chocolate indulgence. When I mentioned it to a pal he said he preferred the Brooklyn BCS. Have you had both of them? If so what do you think?

[captain53]

Big Sky Brewing - Cowboy Coffee Porter

Good!!:tu

[newcigarz]

I just picked up a bottle of Ommegang's chocolate indulgence. When I mentioned it to a pal he said he preferred the Brooklyn BCS. Have you had both of them? If so what do you think?

my :2. I think they are completely different. I like them both though.

[Salvelinus]

Good to hear. Right now I am thinking of holding onto it until I can dig up a brooklyn BCS, but that resolve will probably break down tomorrow night.

[Frodo]

Innis & Gunn standard. Really nice.

[newcigarz]

Stone Vertical Epic.

[awsmith4]

Southern Tier Back Burner

[cobra03]

Siera Nevada Imperial IPA

[McSmokey]

Last night shared a BORIS and a Barrel Aged BORIS with a couple of buds over smokes the regular was good but we messed up by opening the Barrel Aged first. Still an awesome experience but all are in a agreement to stick with the barrel age

[DennisP]

Stone Vertical Epic.

Which one?

Finally finished my 080808, awful stuff (but I'm not a fan of Belgians). Love the 090909.

[W.B.]

I just picked up a bottle of Ommegang's chocolate indulgence. When I mentioned it to a pal he said he preferred the Brooklyn BCS. Have you had both of them? If so what do you think?

I have not, though I will change that this weekend. Always like a little comparison. I'll post back on that later.

Only considering the Brooklyn's, it's super drinkable for me. Stout's are currently my favorite style, but I typically find them to be too filling to be close to a session beer and still find it excellent. Brooklyn's Black Chocolate Stout, session beer? Maybe.:sh

[Jbailey]

Founders Imperial Stout

[ashtonlady]

Launitas Cappuccio Stout, Not complaining.

[Skywalker]

Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout, Not complaining.

:tu

Just had some awhile ago!!!:dr

[newcigarz]

which one?

Finally finished my 080808, awful stuff (but i'm not a fan of belgians). Love the 090909.

101010

[MiamiE]

Heading to Total Wine today. Any recommendations? I'm not a big IPA fan. Mainly sticking to the less bitter ales. What do you think?

[NCRadioMan]

Getting ready to lay into a bomber of Rogue's Capt. Sig's Northwestern Ale.

[kaisersozei]

Had a few Harpoon IPAs last night--man, it's been a number of years since I've had one of these. Still a classic in my book. Recalled some fond memories of drinking with friends that I no longer get to see.

[Jbailey]

Getting ready to lay into a bomber of Rogue's Capt. Sig's Northwestern Ale.

Eating some crabs? :D

Had a Three Floyds Gumballhead and a Old Rasputin on nitro.

[yourchoice]

Stoudt's Winter Ale 2010...at least I think that's what I'm drinking. The growler station had it labeled as Stoudt's Hoppy Red. Regardless...good stuff. :tu

[Stick]

Bells Hopslam. Oops, drank it all, have to go get another. :al

[BeerAdvocate]

2009 SN Bigfoot

[cort]

Stone/ Green Flash/ Pizza Port Carlsbad 2011 Collaboration.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/411168981_photobucket_38750_.jpg

My favorite beer of 2011 so far. If you can find it I would highly recommend picking some up.

[St. Lou Stu]

Suckin back a 2006 Schlafly Oak Aged Barley Wine.

Damn good... Great nose and mouthfeel, but finishes really dry and fades quickly.
It may be on it's last leg.

[DTM]

I recently discovered Black Angus Stout. Brewed locally in Manhattan KS at Little Apple Brewery.

Been on a kick lately to find a good dark beer and this is so far my #1.

http://www.littleapplebrewery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=5

[Bill86]

Stone/ Green Flash/ Pizza Port Carlsbad 2011 Collaboration.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/411168981_photobucket_38750_.jpg

My favorite beer of 2011 so far. If you can find it I would highly recommend picking some up.

That's something to try right there! I'm going to give the liquor store a call right now.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Having some Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse.

[b0rderman]

That's a damn good beer Gary.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5018/5502876389_4905c0cb8d.jpg
Sanctification and the dregs...I don't think I can/will do anything with the yeasties, but I have them hanging out anyway in case I feel like buying a stir plate in the next 24hr and taking a big shot in the dark.

[BeerAdvocate]

Bell Batch 10000

[newcigarz]

Drinking Victory Yakima Glory today.

[cort]

This...
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/411168981_photobucket_38975_.jpg

This...
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/411168981_photobucket_39015_.jpg

And another one of these...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/411168981_photobucket_39014_.jpg

[pnoon]

This...
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/411168981_photobucket_38975_.jpg

Scary that I can identify the growler in the background between the glass and the bottle. ;)

This...
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/411168981_photobucket_39015_.jpg

I've had that and thought it was crap. ;s

And another one of these...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/gwc4sc/411168981_photobucket_39014_.jpg
Now this one has really caught my eye. Looks dee-lish.
Where did you buy it?

[cort]

Scary that I can identify the growler in the background between the glass and the bottle. ;)

:D

I've had that and thought it was crap. ;s

I thought the Regular IPA was MUCH better than the double especially since they were both 8% ABV. Crap is a bit much but to each their own.

Now this one has really caught my eye. Looks dee-lish.
Where did you buy it?

My favorite beer by far this year. I found it at the BevMo in Temecula. They had a chit load of it. Let me know if you want me to pick you up a few.:tu

[Salvelinus]

Black moon IPA from Rock Art.

I'm certainly on the side of anyone who suggests that Greg Noonan created this style of beer in VT. Rock art does a good job with it, but I think Sublimely Self Righteous is my favorite at this point (there, that should satisfy the west coasties). Who else makes good Black IPA/American Dark ale/Cascadian Dark ale (whatever you want to call it)?

[Jbailey]

Opening a bomber of Arctic Panzer Wolf.

[St. Lou Stu]

Opening a bomber of Arctic Panzer Wolf.

Pfffft... You drink Coors. Knock it off.:D

[awsmith4]

Port Mongo
Sweetwater Mean Joe Bean

[Average Joe]

Sweetwater IPA the other night. Not too shabby!

[Jbailey]

Pfffft... You drink Coors. Knock it off.:D

I've been aging some coors, I'll bring some to DLD. :r:r

[awsmith4]

Sweetwater IPA the other night. Not too shabby!

It is a great IPA. I was at the brewery recently and had it fresh, tt was outstanding. It may be my favorite regular IPA

[awsmith4]

I've been aging some coors, I'll bring some to DLD. :r:r
:r

I have a 12 pack I won in a raffle at a herf that has been 'aging' for about a year

[Jbailey]

:r

I have a 12 pack I won in a raffle at a herf that has been 'aging' for about a year

I'm missing a year old one for my five year vertical. :r

[awsmith4]

I'm missing a year old one for my five year vertical. :r

Shack baby, who needs a Dark Lord vertical when you can have banquet beer

[HollywoodQue]

Molson Ice...very tasty

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bell's Two Hearted
Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf

[pnoon]

My favorite beer by far this year. I found it at the BevMo in Temecula. They had a chit load of it. Let me know if you want me to pick you up a few.:tu

Please do.
How much did they want for it?

[cobra03]

Bluepoint Hoptical Illusion

[Wanger]

Last night, the wifey and I split a bottle of Three Floyd's Moloko Milk Stout. It was TASTY!!!

[Gophernut]

Tried a few new beers in Chicago last weekend.
Goose Island 312. Good, but would have been better if we could have sat outside instead of inside watching the pouring rain.
Goose Island IPA. Not too bad, thought it should have been a little hoppier actually.
Bell's Pale Ale. Good beer, would love to try again.
Leinenkugels 1888 bock. Love it. I had it when they used to call it Leinenkugel's Bock. No 1888.
Also went with a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

[Jbailey]

Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf.

[bresdogsr]

Founder's Imperial Stout

[innova]

Anyone try the new Shock Top Raspberry Wheat release?

[Jbailey]

Founder's Imperial Stout

Me too.:tu

[kaisersozei]

Anyone try the new Shock Top Raspberry Wheat release?

Had some on draft last week at our herf. It was like drinking raspberry juice, way to fruity. The AB rep said their target market is 18-24yo females. I can see that...

[cobra03]

Troggs Hopback ale, and a bottle of Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence:dr

[MurphysLaw]

I've been really enjoying Blue Moon lately

[romwarrior]

Unibroue Trois Pistoles :dr
Bootlegger's Knuckle Sandwich :dr

[smelly4tay]

Something about the Simancoe hops in Alpine Duet and Nelson and Green Flash Westcoast IPA has me hooked right now. Just polished off a growler of the Duet last night.

Tonight I am drinking Mission St. IPA from Trader Joe's. cant beat 6 bucks a 6-er. Not great in the world of IPA's, but drinkable.

[St. Lou Stu]

Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf.

Made with real bits of Panzer.

[Jbailey]

Made with real bits of Panzer.

Maybe. There was a lot of sediment in the bottle. :r

[stumm729]

Dogfish Head Red&White, snagged three bottles before my local pickup ran out.

[Jbailey]

Dogfish Head Red&White, snagged three bottles before my local pickup ran out.

How is it?

I saw some around here.

[cobra03]

Had a Troggs Nugget Nectar last night. :banger

[Steve]

Diamond Knot Industrial IPA

[DennisP]

I've been going between Lagunitas IPA and Widmer Drifter the last few nights.

[romwarrior]

Had a Troggs Nugget Nectar last night. :banger

:tpd:

[Stick]

I'm drinking a Great Lakes Rackhouse Ale, a barrel aged sweet strong ale
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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I had a few Clown Shoes Hoppy Feet tonight on tap. Find this beer if you can, it was fuggin good!

[awsmith4]

Started with Founder's Double Trouble and I'm finishing the night with Hoppin' Frog D.O.R.I.S.

[landhoney]

Hunahpu Release this Saturday, this is the beer list: :dr (I'll be taking pictures and will try to keep some notes to post reviews here)

In addition to Hunaphu's Imperial Stout, we will have other limited bottles for sale in the brewery:

Papaya IPA (Benefit beer for the Florida Brewer's Guild)
Dirac Imperial Sweet Stout (Mikkeller Collab)
Bohr Imperial Sweet Stout (Mikkeller Collab)
Vuja De (St. Somewhere Collab)
Humidor IPA
Warmer Winter Winter Warmer
Guava Grove

Tap List-

(CC
Jolly Guava 2011- Only 5 gallons of this one!
Bohr Imperial Sweet Stout - Conceived by Mikkeller, brewed at Cigar City with Wayne.
Dirac Imperial Sweet Stout - Conceived by Wayne, brewed at Cigar City with Mikkel of Mikkeller.
Nielsbohrium- A blend of the Collaboration beers we did with Mikkeller. This is the non barrel aged version, most of it went into Rum Barrels, except for this small amount. This non-rum barrel aged version will be released draft only and will only be available at Hunahpu Day.
Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout 2011
Vuja De’
Marshal Zhukov’s Imperial Stout 2010
Brandy Barrel Aged Zhukov 2010
Red Wine Barrel Aged Vuja De’
Papaya IPA
Peach IPA
Pilot Series Imperial Milk Stout
Grandma’s Funky Sour Berry
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown Ale
East India Dry Stout
East India Brown Ale
El Lector Dark Mild Ale
Jai-Alai IPA
Maduro Brown Ale
Cubano Espresso
Patio Tools Dry Irish Stout
Humidor IPA
More to come...

(Guest Taps)
Green Room Brewing- Head High IPA
Swamphead 10-10-10 Batch # 100 brewed with all Centennial hops
Swamphead Catherine’s Inspiration Imperial Stout
Funky Buddah Maple Bacon Coffee Porter
Dunedin Brewery Black Rye IPA
Shipyard Emporium TBD
St. Somewhere TBD
Sam Adam’s Revolutionary Rye
Everglades Pale Ale
Intuition Brewing Company King Street Stout
Bold City Chinook IPA
More to come...


Below is a list of special release growlers we will be pouring this Saturday during the event. Due to the crowds we expect, we will be pouring only the special release beers listed below in the brewery. Our regular offerings will be available on Friday and Sunday in the tasting room but we will not be filling growlers in the tasting room on Saturday.

Growler List:

Brandy Barrel Aged Zhukov
Red Wine Barrel Aged Vuja De’
Oak Barrel Aged Seabass
Oak Barrel Aged Vuja De’ – Only 5 gallons very limited.
More to come...

[Jbailey]

I have a friend that's going down for the Hunahpu release, hopefully I'll get a bottle or two.

At least I got Dark Lord Day at the end of April. :tu

[newcigarz]

Zuur. Good, but not great.

http://www.fototime.com/BAB4200FEE700FB/orig.jpg

[landhoney]

I have a friend that's going down for the Hunahpu release, hopefully I'll get a bottle or two.

At least I got Dark Lord Day at the end of April. :tu

Is it Sean9689?

[landhoney]

Is it Sean9689?

I just ask because I just saw on Beer Advocate he is attending (assuming it's the same Sean9689).

[Stick]

I just ask because I just saw on Beer Advocate he is attending (assuming it's the same Sean9689).

Yep, same Sean although I don't know if he's the friend that Dave mentioned.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=812326&postcount=13

That release sounds :dr Have fun!

[Jbailey]

I have a friend that moved down to the area.

Sitting at Ale Asylum having some Ballistic on tap.

[Salvelinus]

Stillwater stateside saison after a DFH squall. Wish I had drank them the other way around. Both good though.

[kaisersozei]

Last night had a Victory Headwaters & Starr Hill Cryptical, both cask conditioned and very good. Finished it off with an Avery Ellie's Brown draft--very :dr Avery makes some good beer, they are starting to overtake Bell's in my favorite's list.

[b0rderman]

Avery is my favorite CO brewery (Oskar Blues not far behind)...they make A LOT of good beers, not just two or three, but like 7-10!

In fact, if I could only drink from one brewery, it just might be Avery...might have to head over to the tap room this weekend...hmmm.

Chimay Blue for me last night, in preparation for my 'clone.'

[cobra03]

Last night i had a few Ithica Casca Zilla's and a strong porter the bar tender recomended. The name escapes me. I blame that on the several Casca Zilla's. The best part was the porter was free because i kicked the keg :banger

[BigCat]

I had a couple Revolutionary Rye Ales from the Sam Adams sampler pack that is out now. They were pretty good.

[mastershogun]

kbs

[Matt-N-Ga]

Sweetwater Dank Tank Mean Joe Bean

[Salvelinus]

Fantome saison. This would be stellar if it was bout 40 degrees warmer outside.

[jmsremax]

Currently enjoying a bomber of GD Yeti Imperial Stout :dr

[TBone]

Tried a Dogfish IPA tonight...damn it was good...may have found my new daily beer

[pektel]

Anyone know anything about deschutes jubelale? On sale here, but I know nothing about it.
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[kaisersozei]

Tried a Dogfish IPA tonight...damn it was good...may have found my new daily beer

60 or 90 minute?

[W.B.]

Plenty drunk and shared today. A few included Lagunitas Gnarleywine, Brooklyn's Black Chocolate Stout and Monster Ale, Dogfish Head Squall and Stone's Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bells Two Hearted

[Jbailey]

Lake Louie Kiss The Lips
Central Waters Illumination

[pektel]

Just bought some Guinness draught for the pot roast I'm preparing this morning. Used 1.5 cans, and you can't just dump out the other half can! Maybe a foreign extra stout next...
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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Just bought some Guinness draught for the pot roast I'm preparing this morning. Used 1.5 cans, and you can't just dump out the other half can! Maybe a foreign extra stout next...
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FES is a big step up IMO.

[Jbailey]

Going to cool down some Founders KBS in honor of KBS Day.

[pektel]

FES is a big step up IMO.

Agreed. The recipe called for the other one. I much prefer FES to the rest of the Guinness lineup.
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[Jbailey]

2010 Founders KBS. mmmmmm

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2011 KBS should be out soon, no?

[Jbailey]

2011 KBS should be out soon, no?

Yes. Today was KBS day and it was released at Founders (another week or so until it hits stores). I talked to Ron who was there and it sounded like he had one hell of a day. I'm sure he might post about it.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yes. Today was KBS day and it was released at Founders (another week or so until it hits stores). I talked to Ron who was there and it sounded like he had one hell of a day. I'm sure he might post about it.

Nice, can't wait for it to hit stores.

[awsmith4]

2010 Founders KBS. mmmmmm

I had some last night as well!

2011 KBS should be out soon, no?

Yes. Today was KBS day and it was released at Founders (another week or so until it hits stores). I talked to Ron who was there and it sounded like he had one hell of a day. I'm sure he might post about it.

Supposedly its hitting stores here on Tuesday :noon


Right now, to honor the the beautiful weather, I am having a Lost Abbey Red Poppy

:)

[Jbailey]

Three Floyds Gumballhead
Ale Asylum Bedlam

[awsmith4]

Mikkeller Its' Alive

[Skywalker]

Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale!

[W.B.]

Sprecher's Private Reserve R.I.S. and 3 Floyds Gumballhead