What beers are you enjoying?

[Wanger]

I've had a plethora of beers in the past 6 days

A ton of homebrew
Stone 2011 RIS
Stone 2010 RIS
Stone RIS Belgo
Terrapin/De Proefbrouwerij Monstre Rouge
Bell's Hopslam
Founder's KBS and BS
Southern Tier Creme Brulee
Stillwater Jaded
Lagunitas Hop Stoopid
Rahr Snowmaggedon 2011
Ballast Point Sea Monster
Great Divide 17th Anniversary Wood Aged DIPA

Holy hell, Albert! Nice list!

I've had that Southern Tier Creme Brulee before. It's interesting and good, IMO. :) Love the nose on it.

I'd heard it was good before. Saw they had it, and needed to try it. DAMN...I need MORE! :D

I've got MORE (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1308671&postcount=1289)!!!!

[kaisersozei]

Another sample of my Monolith RIS, 16.3%. Dark Lord ain't got **** on this! Seriously, it's amazing - and I did not expect it to be this good (I feel like I've said this before here, but oh well). Bottling it up in about a week finally. I wish I had enough to share with everyone. I said I was only going to brew it once a year... I'm not sure about that now. I need to pair this with Camacho Triple Maduro (still never had it, but it seems fitting...).

Sounds :dr Did you post up the recipe in the HB thread? I'll look--about time for me to brew up my winter stout stash, and that sounds like a winner.

[icehog3]

KBS night last night.

[IBQTEE1]

I've had a plethora of beers in the past 6 days

A ton of homebrew
Stone 2011 RIS
Stone 2010 RIS
Stone RIS Belgo
Terrapin/De Proefbrouwerij Monstre Rouge
Bell's Hopslam
Founder's KBS and BS
Southern Tier Creme Brulee
Stillwater Jaded
Lagunitas Hop Stoopid
Rahr Snowmaggedon 2011
Ballast Point Sea Monster
Great Divide 17th Anniversary Wood Aged DIPA

Very nice list.

KBS night last night.

:tu

[Blak Smyth]

tonight it will prolly be Franzy & St. Bernardus on tap!

[LostAbbott]

Almost through a Keg or Maritime Pacific Islander Pale Ale.

[newcigarz]

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[Jbailey]

New Holland Oak Aged Hatter
Rodenbach Grand Cru

[Skywalker]

Bison Chocolate Stout!

Thanks Adam (T.G)!!!:tu

[ronzorelli]

Kona Brewing Wailua Wheat

[Bill86]

Stone Imperial Russian Stout (2011) Tasty :dr

[Bill86]

Anyone else think the previous 2 years Russian Imperials were better.....Something about this years didn't do it for me :sh

Not sure what or why.

[Bill86]

Some beer called Certified Evil. Not bad.

[newcigarz]

I'm actually kinda digging this. Reminds me of a nice coffee with sambuca, although I don't think the anise is overpowering. Be curious to see what it does after sitting awhile.

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[Tyler]

Ill be enjoying a Shiner Bock with my cigar in a little bit.

[Salvelinus]

Great divide grand cru. I didn't like Yeti as much as a thought I would, this definitely makes up for it.

[LostAbbott]

Had two Boundary Bay IPA's with dinner tonight, only comes in a keg and is one of the best regular IPA's made anywhere.

[JHawk]

Tallgrass Wheat
Boulevard Wheat
Weston Brew Labs Hot Pepper Ale

[BeerAdvocate]

Tallgrass Wheat
Boulevard Wheat
Weston Brew Labs Hot Pepper Ale

What do you think of the Tallgrass Wheat? I cant decide if I like it or not

[longknocker]

"Wild Blue" By Blue Dawg!:tu

Here's A "Linky":

http://www.thebeerfathers.com/wild-blue/

[icehog3]

Last night:

Goose Island Sophie

Goose Island Matilda

[newcigarz]

Last night:

Goose Island Sophie


I really liked this one.

[JHawk]

What do you think of the Tallgrass Wheat? I cant decide if I like it or not

I didn't really care for it. I easily prefer Boulevard's wheat beer.

[newcigarz]

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[Emjaysmash]

Blue Moon, Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy and Amber Bock

[kaisersozei]

Great divide grand cru. I didn't like Yeti as much as a thought I would, this definitely makes up for it.

This is an outstanding beer :tu

[kaisersozei]

FYI, over in the Contests forum, I've got a "Best Beers in America" contest running this week. Only a few entries so far--thought some of you guys might have a good shot at winning ;)

[icehog3]

I really liked this one.

I actually like the Matilda better, Tony...especially on-tap.

[Jbailey]

Bomber of Lagunitas Imperial Stout.

[ODLS1]

Recarbonated Imperial Smoked Porter. Still great! Brewing my Eightbal Imperial Black Ale/Black DIPA.

[chippewastud79]

Fat Tire :tu

Hudepohl Amber Lager :dr

[Blak Smyth]

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Franzi Fridays
Franzi on tap for $2.95!!!

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[cricky101]

Summit Pilsner. Very refreshing after a day of yard work.

[jjirons69]

This is on CNN today:

Berrong on Beer – Going big on West Coast brews

Nathan Berrong works at CNN's satellite desk and this is the second installment of his beer column. Drink up.

The United States is filled with amazing breweries, but to me, you can’t begin to talk about beer in America without starting out West. Maybe it’s the climate that is ideal for growing hops, or the beautiful scenery that inspires the brewers, or the diverse culture that promotes creativity. Whatever it is, I say there’s no debating that the best region for beer in the United States is the Pacific or West Coast region.

West Coast beers, plainly put, are massive beers. Massive beers that are bursting with flavor, typically high in alcohol, and have unusual names like “Serpent’s Stout” and “Monk’s Blood”. The staple West Coast beer is the hop heavy, India Pale Ale. Commonly referred to as the IPA, it is also a very common beer style across the country, as nearly every brewery in the US has their own version of it. But, no one brews them better than Sierra Nevada in Chico, California, which has been brewing amazing IPAs for over 30 years, long before the craft beer explosion began.

Apart from the IPA, other hop-centered beers are the big (both in hops and alcohol by volume) Double or Imperial IPA and the American Pale Ale, which is a toned-down version of the IPA. The best examples of these are the Stone IPA, Russian River’s Pliny the Elder, and the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

I recently took a trip out West with my wife, Pooja, and our good friends, Jarrod and Lauren Cone. We headed to the Pacific Northwest for a beer and food-themed trip, visiting places that are known for excelling in both. We started the trip in Seattle, rented a car, and made our way down the coast to San Francisco, making stops in Portland and Santa Rosa along the way. This is a trip I have been looking forward to for years, as some of my favorite beers in the world originate from the beer Mecca of the United States, the West Coast.

Here is a list of my favorite places we visited in each city, along with some notes about each and any special beers or food that were had.

Highlights of Nathan's massive West Coast beer adventure

Seattle

Brouwer’s Café – A Seattle beer staple. I ended up scoring a bottle of the coveted Bruery Bottleworks here.

Uber Tavern – No food, but an incredible beer list. I had the first of many Pliny the Elders here.

Stumbling Monk – A great little neighborhood spot. I had a nice Dubbel from Sound Brewery.

Elysian Brewing Company – A cool brewpub with good food and good people; my favorite was their Dragon’s Tooth Oatmeal Stout.

Macrina Bakery – A really solid brunch spot with some of the best baked goods my mouth has ever had the pleasure of tasting.

Portland

Horse Brass Pub – A legendary Portland pub with a very old-world feel. It was nice to see their shrine to recently deceased owner, Don Younger, who was extremely influential in the beer world. Rest in peace, Don.

Belmont Station – A very extensive bottle shop and bar. I had so many good things here including: Russian River Supplication, Bruery Cuir, and De Dochter Embrasse.

Deschutes Brewery and Public House – A great brewery, which brews an excellent beer, Black Butte.

Rogue Distillery and Public House – Located just around the corner from Deschutes, my favorites were their XS Imperial Stout and Morimoto Imperial Pilsner.

Cascade Brewing Barrel House –This place brews incredible sour beers and also has good food. My favorite beers were the Sang Noir, Sang Royal, Sweetartz, and the Bahri Date Bain. I cannot say enough good things about this place or the people who work here.

Clyde Common – This amazing eatery and cocktail bar made for a great dinner experience. We had a roasted rack of pig with spaetzle and Brussels sprouts and a prosciutto-wrapped trout topped with a fried egg. Both were as incredible as they sound.

Navarre – We did the chef’s tasting menu which included 10 different plates of excellent food. The highlight for me was the rabbit stew.

Stumptown Coffee – If you’re into coffee, you already know the reputation of this place. It totally lives up to it to the hype; the espresso and overall experience are completely top notch. Great people watching, too.

Tasty and Sons – Here is everything you’d ever want a brunch place to be. It’s an
incredibly cool space with outstanding food and crafty cocktails. One of the best brunch meals I’ve had.

Grilled Cheese Grill – Not only is the dream of the 90s alive in Portland, but also the dream of a food truck on every corner (or maybe that’s just my dream?). This particular food truck caters to grilled cheese fans, meaning, they cater to every single person alive. You can get a classic grilled cheese or go the adventurous route and order a grilled cheese with black bean garlic tofu and artichoke hearts or any other of their over 20 grilled cheese variations. And yes, they have tomato soup, too. Awesome gets awesomer as you sit down and enjoy your gooey cheesy sandwich in a retro double-decker bus complete with a jukebox.

San Francisco

Toronado – Loud - both with people and music –- and extremely crowded, even at 3p. Really solid beer list.

La Trappe Café – The basement of this place reminded me of some of the beer bars I visited in Belgium a couple years ago, which is to say, it ruled. Highlight beer: Russian River Temptation.

Monk’s Kettle – I had a great meal here with excellent service and had a tasty beer, Ballast Point Navigator, followed by an Underberg.

Zeitgeist – This place is a total dive where anything goes. It has a large outdoor patio that is perfect for drinking and people watching. It’s awesome. I got a 16 oz pour of Russian River Consecration here for $5!

City Beer Store – This great beer store/bar has an incredible selection. I had a FiftyFifty Baril Rouge Baltique and also an Alesmith Speedway Stout, but was just a few days too late and missed the limited edition, The Bruery The Wanderer, which was brewed solely for City Beer Store’s 5th anniversary.

Canteen – I took the advice of Eatocracy’s Managing Editor, Kat Kinsman, and made reservations for Pooja and myself here. I am so glad I did. This place is small and cozy and feels like you’re in on a secret dinner that is being prepared just for you. It was delicious.

Papalote – USA Today named it as one of the 10 best burritos in America and after having a chile verde burrito there, I have to agree.

Blue Bottle Coffee – Is waiting in line 45 minutes for a latte worth it? Absolutely. Especially if the latte is the best you’ve ever had. To top it off, they had some of the most intricate latte art I have ever seen.

We also made some pit stops as we were driving along the coast at:

Pelican Pub and Brewery – Right on the coast with incredible views. I really enjoyed their Stormwatcher’s Winterfest beer.

South Beach Fish Market – Easily the best (fried) seafood I have ever had. The place is small and not much to look at, but wow, the food is incredible.

Cypress Grove – we got the chance to stop by and learn about the cheese making process at one of America’s best creameries. Their Humboldt Fog is my personal favorite.

Russian River Brewery – Vinnie and his brewing team are making the best beers in America, maybe even, the world. We had some great pizza here and got the chance to get a behind the scenes tour of the brewing process. Highlight beers were: Consecration, Salvation, Defenestration, Damnation, Sanctification, and Erudition.

What excited me most about this trip is that I had access to beers that are not available to me in Georgia. And these are not just any regular beers; they are the cream of the crop. Out of the top 100 beers in the world, about a third of them are from the West Coast. Most of these beers are not very easy to come by unless you live out West, so, for everyone else, here’s a list of beers you should check out from the West Coast that are widely available throughout the United States:

Brewed out West - but available elsewhere in the U.S.

The Bruery Saison Rue

Anchor Liberty Ale

Ballast Point Sculpin IPA

Sierra Nevada Torpedo (pictured)

Stone Imperial Russian Stout

Moylan’s Hopsickle

Green Flash West Coast IPA

Rogue Dead Guy Ale

Lagunitas A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale

North Coast Old Rasputin

My favorite West Coast beer of all time is The Abyss by Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon. This beer tastes like a creamy, silky, serving of chocolate flavored molasses which coats the tongue, and whetting a desire for the next sip. It’s absolutely incredible. It also doesn’t hurt that it was a Christmas gift from my wife two years ago. Ah, the joys of having a wife who knows about good beer.

I’d like to know what you think about my picks and topics you'd like to see addressed in future columns. Leave a comment below with your favorite West Coast beer and let me know if I missed anything.

Cheers and peace be with you.

[kaisersozei]

Thanks, Jamie--great read! I'd love to do a PNW beer tour one day--start in Seattle and spend a couple weeks just pubcrawling down the coast!

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to jjirons69 again.

:tu

[Blak Smyth]

Thanks, Jamie--great read! I'd love to do a PNW beer tour one day--start in Seattle and spend a couple weeks just pubcrawling down the coast!



:tu

Agreed this would be an awesome trip!

[jjirons69]

He makes The Abyss sound like an orgasm! I know several of you here, including you Gerard, really like this beer, too.

[newcigarz]

CCB 110K + OT Batch 4

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[b0rderman]

crazy bubbles in that bottle...nice pour!

[newcigarz]

crazy bubbles in that bottle...nice pour!

:tu

[Wanger]

Goose Island 312. Perfect for a beautiful night like tonight. :)

[chippewastud79]

Sam Adams Summer :tu
Fat Tire :tu
Leinenkugel Summer, not sure its really beer, but its pretty tasty. :tu

[Jbailey]

Westmalle Dubbel

[gvarsity]

Ale Asylum Bedlam Trappist IPA

[Blak Smyth]

Tried a Flying Dog Tire Bite Golden Ale last night, it was okay.
I really enjoyed the Left Hand Sawtooth Ale two nights ago.
Currently my favorite is Anderson Valley Summer Solstice. It is a great summer beer with alot of nice flavor.

[W.B.]

Shared some beer today; started out with a Brouwerij Sterkens Monsters Ale, it has some of the coolest artwork I've seen on beer packaging(no pics, sorry). Not to mention some excellent Belgian beer.
And continued on with the latest variation of Lagunitas Lucky 13, it seems more like an I.P.A. than a Belgian Strong Ale. Enjoyed last years red better but this years don't suck.

[newcigarz]

Tequesta Brewing Co. Der Chancellor (Kölsch)

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[landhoney]

Tequesta Brewing Co. Der Chancellor (Kölsch)

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Are you getting some kick-backs from these guys for all your promotion of their beer? ;):r

Just kidding of course, wish I lived closer :tu

[newcigarz]

Are you getting some kick-backs from these guys for all your promotion of their beer? ;):r

Just kidding of course, wish I lived closer :tu

Hmmm, imagine if you owned a brewery. :D

[icehog3]

Dragonfly IPA - Upland Brewing Company

[landhoney]

Hmmm, imagine if you owned a brewery. :D

:r Don't I know it! :r

[Killian]

Had a couple Domain DuPage last night at dinner. Fantastic. Probably jumped into top 3 favorite beers.

[Blak Smyth]

Finally drank that Delerium Tremens last night. Pretty tasty stuff.

Also my neighbor's micro is delicious!

[ronzorelli]

Shane David, I Just put some Texas Red Ale in the primary fermenter last night. If you lived closer, I'd have you over when it's ready.

[Blak Smyth]

Shane David, I Just put some Texas Red Ale in the primary fermenter last night. If you lived closer, I'd have you over when it's ready.

Yah I wish, maybe I will have to give you my address:dr:r

[newcigarz]

:r Don't I know it! :r

Well you didn't brew this one, but you did give it to me. So credit where credit is due. Great Sour!:tu

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[Skywalker]

Fire Rock Pale Ale!!!:dr

[replicant_argent]

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA paired with a PdP #1... Does NOT suck.

[Jbailey]

Petrus winter ale

[Kneo]

Enjoyed a ice cold summer shanty tonight. Not my favorite but it was good

[newcigarz]

Bell's Hopslam while trying to decide what else to chill down for this weekend.

[replicant_argent]

Enjoyed a ice cold summer shanty tonight. Not my favorite but it was good

Shandy? The Leinie summer? On a very hot day, surprisingly refreshing.

[awsmith4]

Mikkeller Monk's Brew

pretty tasty

[Mattso3000]

Surly tonight...Furious Bender!!!

[TNT009]

Plain ole Samuel Adams!

[yourchoice]

Victory St. Victorious Doppelbock. Good, but not near as good as their St. Boisterous offering, IMHO.
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[Mattso3000]

Gluek's Honey Bock...$.40 a can. Good fishin beer.

[Zeuceone]

Dale Brother's Pacific Daylight. Very refreshing in this weather.

[Mikess]

Magic Hat Summer Seasonal

[Steve]

Kalik

I may not be able to get to the Keys or the Bahama's, but I can drink like I am!

:D

[b0rderman]

mead count?
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[Tyler]

Tonight I had a 12oz pour from a unknown keg, a bud light :tu, a natural light :td, and a Shiner Bock :tu.

[Wanger]

Had a Goose Island 312 earlier tonight. :-)

[icehog3]

Had a few Goose Island Summertime Ales. I think I actually like it better than 312, Mike.

[Zeuceone]

Drinking some DFH Sahtea. Taste good.

[newcigarz]

Drank some Yuengling and some Hopslam this weekend.

[OLS]

Only beer I had all weekend was a Olde Hickory Hefeweizen brewed in Hickory, NC down where Greg works.
It was not terrible, but I am not sure it was what I expected. In fact it was GOOD, but still not sure it was
what I thought it would taste like.

[irons]

I had a couple of EBC 'Mower Madness' Ultra Pale Ale (http://www.ellicottvillebrewing.com/html/Beer.html) this weekend. Outside of a little more bitter than I expected it is what I would expect from the name. Good and on the light side.

[yachties23]

Tried the Harpoon Island Creek Oyster stout over the weekend. Not bad, salty, and a bit different, but I kind of enjoyed it.

[kaisersozei]

Had some friends visit over the weekend, so we hit the homebrew inventory pretty hard: Hopslam clone, last summer's CohiBrew DIPA, Trappist Christmas ale, and an experimental light APA. Good times.

[newcigarz]

Midnight Sun Monk's Mistress

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[inphiniti]

my weapon of choice is usually Newcastle Brown Ale
however, recently i've been drinking Fueller's Organic Honey Dew, VERY nice english beer

[Wanger]

Good stuff! Very refreshing after my calorie killing day!

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[Zeuceone]

Avery Eightenn saison

[Blak Smyth]

Hair of the Dog

[Mattso3000]

Good stuff! Very refreshing after my calorie killing day!

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Haven't had that one yet...see a trip to Bluemax in my weekend plans...

[Wanger]

Haven't had that one yet...see a trip to Bluemax in my weekend plans...

I actually picked it up at Central Park in Spring Lake Park. One of these days, I need to get down to Bluemax to see their selection. :)

[chippewastud79]

Schlafly Summer :tu

[landhoney]

Almost through the entire line-up of New Glarus beers and had the first that I did not really enjoy, their Bock called 'Uff-Da'. Maybe an off bottle?

[Jbailey]

What do you still need to try Seth.

[newcigarz]

Drank another Pliny the Elder last night. Got a couple more left, gonna miss this when it's gone.

[Jbailey]

SN Ovila. First SN beer that I ever liked and damn near tried them all.

Trout River Knight Slayer. WOW!
I think I need to store some of this stuff at my friends house and pick it up at a later time when I drive out.

[Jbailey]

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

[yachties23]

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

Its like every weekend I try and plan a trip out to the Brooklyn Brewery something comes up. I'm going to get there this Summer at some point, cause there brews are awesome.

[Jbailey]

Allagash 2011 Confluence

[Salvelinus]

Trout River Knight Slayer. WOW!
I think I need to store some of this stuff at my friends house and pick it up at a later time when I drive out.

I grew up on Trout River, but have never had the Knight Slayer. I've seen it at the local bevy, might have to pick some up.

When I was not supposed to be buying beer we'd send friends to the Trout river brewery with our growlers and they would refill them for $4 on Wednesday nights. Couldn't beat that for good beer while living on an allowance :D

[MNSmoker]

I actually picked it up at Central Park in Spring Lake Park. One of these days, I need to get down to Bluemax to see their selection. :)

Blue Max is a sweet joint, but Zipp's in Minneapolis is where it's at :tu

[Jbailey]

I got to figure out how to get some Knight Slayer home!

[Bill86]

Beam

[Mattso3000]

Blue Max is a sweet joint, but Zipp's in Minneapolis is where it's at :tu

Oh yeah, love Zipps, but Bluemax is 5 minutes away and has everything I need.:D

[Mattso3000]

Stone Arrogant Bastard. A little annoyed that I sent Mike my last two Surly Furious cans...liquor store not open yet.

[landhoney]

What do you still need to try Seth.

I've got them all, just haven't drank them all yet. And by all I mean all current production/current limited. I was just just trying to comment that I like all of their beers basically, except for this one not so much, just surprised me. :tu

[Mattso3000]

Guess I'll have to get up to Zipp's, Founders 6 packs for $6!

[Jbailey]

I've got them all, just haven't drank them all yet. And by all I mean all current production/current limited. I was just just trying to comment that I like all of their beers basically, except for this one not so much, just surprised me. :tu

:tu

Trying on tap

Stillwater Existent. (Which is a tasty black Saison)

Trout River Knight Slayer

[Wanger]

Guess I'll have to get up to Zipp's, Founders 6 packs for $6!

I may need to make a stop on my way home. :D We'll see if I have time.

[newcigarz]

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[Mikess]

Buckshot Amber Ale

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Blushing Monk
ES Bam

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Anyone had 2011 Founders Devil Dancer yet? I've heard mixed reviews from people. Some off flavors this year I guess.

[Jbailey]

Nope but I still got 2 from 2010. Surprisingly how well its held up since the last time I had one.

I'm trying to remember if I saw this years or not.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I think it's around $20-$25 for a four pack in my area. I really enjoyed the 2010 release, but I'm still holding back on this years. I may trade for a bottle later.

[ashtonlady]

German Maisle's Weisse Aus Bayreuth (Original Hefe Wiess) I was not disappointed.

[Mattso3000]

Founders dirty bastard

[Mattso3000]

Wow, 2 comments in a row...is it possible I drink too much?? Had Surly Furious and Bells Two Hearted on tap for dinner, back to Founders Dirty Bastard now.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2011 Founders Blushing Monk

[newcigarz]

Marron Acidifie

[IBQTEE1]

Founders Red Rye

[Blak Smyth]

Bells variety pack.
Only tried one so far.

[Jbailey]

A bomber of Goose Island Big John!

[Jbailey]

Bells Expedition Stout.

[Jbailey]

09 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout.

might be my last beer of the night. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Had a really nice tasting tonight with some friends:

Russian River Damnation
Russian River Redemption
Russian River Sanctification
Lost Abbey Red Poppy
Avery 18
Jolly Pumpkin iO Saison from the Baudelaire series

[Jbailey]

Sounds like a great night!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The only beer we all didn't care for was the Avery 18. The rye was over the top. Red Poppy was amazing, as was Sanctification.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

A bomber of Goose Island Big John!

What did you think? I was really impressed with it.

[Jbailey]

Never had anything from Lost Abby. Only had a hand full from avery and was impressed with them all. What was the Avery 18?

[Jbailey]

What did you think? I was really impressed with it.

I need to pick up a few more. I had a bakers dozen not long ago. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30/69672

It's a dry hopped rye saison.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I need to pick up a few more. I had a bakers dozen not long ago. :r

There is a decent amount of people that have been taking some shots at Big John for being to boozy, but for me I had NO problems with the booze. Great beer.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Lost Abbey makes some amazing good beers. Their serpent's stout is one of my favorite stouts.
http://www.lostabbey.com/lost-abbey-beers/

[Jbailey]

There is a decent amount of people that have been taking some shots at Big John for being to boozy, but for me I had NO problems with the booze. Great beer.

It is boozy but not hot. I think there is some crazy things going on in that beer.

[Jbailey]

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30/69672

It's a dry hopped rye saison.

Do you normally like Saisons Nate?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It is boozy but not hot. I think there is some crazy things going on in that beer.

For sure, what I loved about it was a great Almond nut flavor on the finish.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Do you normally like Saisons Nate?

I love them. Tank 7, Saison Brett, Cellar door, Sofie from GI, Fantome, my list could go on:r

[Jbailey]

For sure, what I loved about it was a great Almond nut flavor on the finish.

Got some great chocolate flavor and some interesting fruity notes.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Got some great chocolate flavor and some interesting fruity notes.

If you've ever had Southern Tier Choklat, they are similar in profile. Although I prefer Big John, more depth and comlexity in the flavor.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I had some Schlafly American IPA Sunday night. It was good enough for me to be seeking out more for this weekend again. Hop heads will rejoice with this beer. It's been flying under the radar, but many good things in life fly under the radar:r

[newcigarz]

Monday night at coffee district. A big crowd meant some big beers.

Cigar City Puppy's Breath Porter
Alvinne Cuvée d’Erpigny
Midnight Sun Panty Peeler
Alpine Beer Company Red Card Ale
Goose Island Bourbon County Vanilla Stout :dr
BrewDog Three Floyds B*tch Please
Old Stock Ale Cellar Reserve 2009
Iron Fist Dubbel Fisted
Ommegang Gnomegang *Cellared from 2007*
J.W. Lees Harvest Ale - There was a 3 yr vertcal of this. I got to try 1 yr by itself, and then a blend of all three yrs.
Firestone Walker Parabola *2011* :dr
Anchor Christmas Ale *Cellared from 2006*
Hill Farmstead Everett :dr
BrewDog Abstrakt AB:06
Grassroots Pikkulintu Triple IPA

[Jbailey]

Sounds like a good night Tony!

[newcigarz]

Sounds like a good night Tony!

It was :tu

[landhoney]

Monday night at coffee district. A big crowd meant some big beers.
Cigar City Puppy's Breath Porter
Alvinne Cuvée d’Erpigny
Midnight Sun Panty Peeler
Alpine Beer Company Red Card Ale
Goose Island Bourbon County Vanilla Stout
BrewDog Three Floyds B*tch Please
Old Stock Ale Cellar Reserve 2009
Iron Fist Dubbel Fisted
Ommegang Gnomegang *Cellared from 2007*
J.W. Lees Harvest Ale - There was a 3 yr vertcal of this. I got to try 1 yr by itself, and then a blend of all three yrs.
Firestone Walker Parabola *2011*
Anchor Christmas Ale *Cellared from 2006*
Hill Farmstead Everett :dr
BrewDog Abstrakt AB:06
Grassroots Pikkulintu Triple IPA

My highlight (other than hanging out with Tony)was my other buddy Matt pointing out that the Goose Island BC Vanilla was not being finished (~3 ounces left) and sitting out warm:eek: , so I put it back in the cooler. Then later when Tony opened the Parabola and I had tried it, we mixed the two in a glass. It was very good, and fun to know that statistically speaking no one in the world was drinking that specific beer right then...if ever. :r

Good times indeed. :tu

[newcigarz]

My highlight (other than hanging out with Tony)was my other buddy Matt pointing out that the Goose Island BC Vanilla was not being finished (~3 ounces left) and sitting out warm:eek: , so I put it back in the cooler. Then later when Tony opened the Parabola and I had tried it, we mixed the two in a glass. It was very good, and fun to know that statistically speaking no one in the world was drinking that specific beer right then...if ever. :r

Good times indeed. :tu

How could I forget that. :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Drinking this 2011 Saison-Brett while watching the Cuba episode of No Reservations.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6008

[BeerAdvocate]

I love some Saison "George" Brett

[chippewastud79]

Great Lakes Commodore Perry :tu

[bigswol2]

Leinenkugel's 1888 Bock

that's a winner right there!

[Zeuceone]

Russian River Consecration. Boy this very different. Probably needs to be aged a lot more to mellow out the flavours.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/1310842685.jpg

[Kneo]

Tonight I am enjoying a Black River Gumbo from Peach Tree Brewing. Very tasty

[landhoney]

Russian River Consecration. Boy this very different. Probably needs to be aged a lot more to mellow out the flavours.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/1310842685.jpg

They're usually (depending on the particular batch) a year old by the time they are bottled. What flavors need to be mellowed out?

BTW, this is one of the few RR sours I have not had, I'm overdue for ordering a couple bottles.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

New Glarus Dancin Man
New Glarus Cranbic

[Zeuceone]

They're usually (depending on the particular batch) a year old by the time they are bottled. What flavors need to be mellowed out?

BTW, this is one of the few RR sours I have not had, I'm overdue for ordering a couple bottles.

I should of postEd after I finised it. I'm not sure if it was due to just waking up or it being my first sour. The first taste was extremely sour but then went away as I kept drinking.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2011 Sierra Nevada Summerfest. I do enjoy nice, crisp lagers in the summertime heat, and this fit the bill.

[Weelok]

Pacific Coast Blue Whale Ale

[St. Lou Stu]

Schlafly AIPA and Summer Lager.

[cobra03]

Duck Rabbit brown ale, and Lagunitas hairy eyeball

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/AFECCC7C8849B07/orig.jpg

[awsmith4]

Last night had some Grand Teton Pursuit of Hoppiness

[kaisersozei]

http://www.fototime.com/AFECCC7C8849B07/orig.jpg

I love the label

[newcigarz]

I love the label

yeah, beer wasn't bad either. :D

[pnoon]

Sudwerk Mai Bock courtesy of my good friend and fellow inmate Adam (T.G)

This beer rocks!

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lajw3il2hf1qdqcjp.jpg

[Jbailey]

2011 Founders Blushing Monk

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2011 Founders Blushing Monk

I thought this beer was just ok. I mean I get what this beer is meant to be, but I wish there was more yeast or malt in it for balance.

[jsnake]

Is it wrong that I just don't like beer at all? I have never tried any of these fancy ones you guys often talk about. Any chance I might like something aside from normal beers? Wanting to try something other then Dr. Pepper with my cigars.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Is it wrong that I just don't like beer at all? I have never tried any of these fancy ones you guys often talk about. Any chance I might like something aside from normal beers? Wanting to try something other then Dr. Pepper with my cigars.

What don't you like about beer? Certain flavors?

[Jbailey]

I thought this beer was just ok. I mean I get what this beer is meant to be, but I wish there was more yeast or malt in it for balance.

I'm digging it. I don't normally like fruity beers but this one would work amazingly well with a chocolate dessert.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm digging it. I don't normally like fruity beers but this one would work amazingly well with a chocolate dessert.

I totally agree. I'm just looking for more balance. If it had more yeast and malt, this beer could stand alone just fine. But yeah, a nice piece of dark chocolate cake would be a real treat to have with it.
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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm having a New Glarus Dancin Man while watching the Sox.
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[jsnake]

What don't you like about beer? Certain flavors?
Yeah I just don't enjoy the flavor of beer at all. I would like to find something I would enjoy and can relax with.

[Jbailey]

Yeah I just don't enjoy the flavor of beer at all. I would like to find something I would enjoy and can relax with.

Not sure what kind of beers you have tried but there are a lot of different kind. I had a friend that always thought he hated beers until he tried some bourbon stouts. He's pretty much a stout drinker and nothing else.

[awsmith4]

Yeah I just don't enjoy the flavor of beer at all. I would like to find something I would enjoy and can relax with.

My wife always said the same thing until she tried some good IPAs. Something about the sweet, citrus punch of of an IPA drowns out whatever flavor she calls the "beer" flavor.

[jsnake]

I am talking common American Beers. I haven't really tried anything outside of those.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

New Glarus Imperial Weizen on deck.
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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Might be going to three floyds later this afternoon.. Hopefully I can get away from the office in time...

[Jbailey]

Might be going to three floyds later this afternoon.. Hopefully I can get away from the office in time...

Plan on swinging in after the Shack on Sunday.

I saw they changed the label for artic panzer wolf.

[NCRadioMan]

I am talking common American Beers. I haven't really tried anything outside of those.

Then I say, respectfully, you havn't tried real American beer. I, like you, could never stand 'beer' like the mass produced stuff you find in every convenience store. I still don't see how people drink it. After I started trying stuff from my local brewery, Olde Hickory, I was blown away by the different styles and flavors they could produce.

Like cigars, if you keep trying different craft beers you will find some you do enjoy.

:2

[IBQTEE1]

Might be going to three floyds later this afternoon.. Hopefully I can get away from the office in time...

Very cool!!

Plan on swinging in after the Shack on Sunday.

I saw they changed the label for artic panzer wolf.

We are??!?!?!? :r

[awsmith4]

Then I say, respectfully, you havn't tried real American beer. I, like you, could never stand 'beer' like the mass produced stuff you find in every convenience store. I still don't see how people drink it. After I started trying stuff from my local brewery, Olde Hickory, I was blown away by the different styles and flavors they could produce.

Like cigars, if you keep trying different craft beers you will find some you do enjoy.

:2

:tpd:

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Got away from work. I'm at three floyds now for lunch. Pics on the way.
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[Jbailey]

Very cool!!



We are??!?!?!? :r

Do I need to twist your arm? :r

[BeerAdvocate]

Boulevard Collaboration No. 2 - White IPA
Its a combination of a Belgian Style Witbier & an IPA. Collaboration between BLVD & Deschutes Brewery. O' and its AMAZING!!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Had a good time today at Three Floyds. Had Zombie Dust, Gumballhead, and Eben-Emael on tap. Lunch was sweetbreads, scotched egg, and their burger. All excellent.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6058

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6057


http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6056

Bottom pic is a tulip of Eben-Emael. An amazing Belgian Pale Ale.

[Jbailey]

Sitting at Ale Asylum enjoying a Bedlam and waiting for my pizza.

[newcigarz]

DFH Hellhound

[Jbailey]

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale

[IBQTEE1]

Do I need to twist your arm? :r

Nope not at all!! :)

Had a good time today at Three Floyds. Had Zombie Dust, Gumballhead, and Eben-Emael on tap. Lunch was sweetbreads, scotched egg, and their burger. All excellent.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6058

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6057


http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6056

Bottom pic is a tulip of Eben-Emael. An amazing Belgian Pale Ale.

Great pics. Looks like Hootie and I will be there in a couple of weeks.

[Shadow]

Boulevard Collaboration No. 2 - White IPA
Its a combination of a Belgian Style Witbier & an IPA. Collaboration between BLVD & Deschutes Brewery. O' and its AMAZING!!!!

Sounds delicious and coming from two great breweries.:dr

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/1123038AD18CCE9/orig.jpg

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I had a fresh bomber of Three Floyds Dreadnaught last night. Great as usual:tu

[Zeuceone]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/1311550621.jpg

[Kneo]

Just enjoyed a Peach Tree Black River Gumbo Ale!

Was pretty darn tasty!

Anyone ever try Pete's Wicked Ale, Strawberry Blonde or Pete's Wanderlust Cream Ale. I have always wanted to try it but can't find it in Des Moines.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yumm!
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6067

[Jbailey]

Long day. I don't think I'll be having a another beer until the weekend.

Sam Adam Noble Pills
Kentucky Ale Bourbon Barrel
2010 Founders Backwoods Bastard
Bomber of Goose Island Big John

[yachties23]

Had some blue point summer (turning into my fave summer brew) and some anchor steam today.

[kaisersozei]

New Belgium's Ranger IPA. Very good :tu

[cobra03]

Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin. :dr so good

[LasciviousXXX]

Currently drinking some Tripel Karmeliet. Just finished up a Stella Artois.... in the CAN!!!! :banger

[Devanmc]

stone- sublimely self-righteous

[Bill86]

Currently drinking some Tripel Karmeliet. Just finished up a Stella Artois.... in the CAN!!!! :banger

That Tripel Karmeliet is some pretty damn good stuff. :tu

[awsmith4]

Southern Tier Choklat

I love this stuff

[Stick]

Founders Nemesis 2010

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Tonight a few friends and I had an IPA tasting night. Some really good stuff was shared.

Growler of Founders 10k
3Floyds Blackheart
3Floyds Apoco
Surly Abrasive
Surly Furious
2011 Founders Devil Dancer
New Glaurs IIPA
Racer 5
Double Wide IPA
Short's Huma-Lupa-Licious IPA

I enjoyed every bottle:tu
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6069

[awsmith4]

Tonight a few friends and I had an IPA tasting night. Some really good stuff was shared.

Growler of Founders 10k
3Floyds Blackheart
3Floyds Apoco
Surly Abrasive
Surly Furious
2011 Founders Devil Dancer
New Glaurs IIPA
Racer 5
Double Wide IPA
Short's Huma-Lupa-Licious IPA

I enjoyed every bottle:tu
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=6069

Looks like a great time :tu

[AK Kilted Guy]

Just had a pint of Newcastle Brown Ale. It was pretty dang good.

[kaisersozei]

How was the Devil's Dancer? I've been curious about that beer but haven't been able to hunt one down.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Looks like a great time :tu

It was a blast:tu

How was the Devil's Dancer? I've been curious about that beer but haven't been able to hunt one down.

I expected worse to be honest. I've read some bad review about the beer but I actually enjoyed it. It did have some vegetal/greeness to it, but I liked it. Complex beer overall and I would buy again for sure.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

How was the Devil's Dancer? I've been curious about that beer but haven't been able to hunt one down.

Let me check my local stores again, and I'll shoot you a PM;)

[jsnake]

Then I say, respectfully, you havn't tried real American beer. I, like you, could never stand 'beer' like the mass produced stuff you find in every convenience store. I still don't see how people drink it. After I started trying stuff from my local brewery, Olde Hickory, I was blown away by the different styles and flavors they could produce.

Like cigars, if you keep trying different craft beers you will find some you do enjoy.

:2
Some good advice. We have Boulevard here in Kansas City and I am sure I can find some others to experiment with.

[Weelok]

Flemish Style Sour Ale

[baldanders]

Left Hand Milk Stout

[msgtusaf]

Westvleteren 8
Westvleteren 12
Selins Grove Bourbon St Fillans Wee Heavy
Three Floyds Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout
Rochefort Trappist 6
Rochefort Trappist 10
Founder's Backwoods Bastard
Founder's Kentucky Breakfast Stout
Lost Abbey Deliverance

[Jbailey]

Westvleteren 8
Westvleteren 12
Selins Grove Bourbon St Fillans Wee Heavy
Three Floyds Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout
Rochefort Trappist 6
Rochefort Trappist 10
Founder's Backwoods Bastard
Founder's Kentucky Breakfast Stout
Lost Abbey Deliverance

Very Nice.
What year was the DL?

[Bill86]

Rochefort Trappistes 10 :dr :D

[Devanmc]

+1

[Bill86]

Aventinus :dr

[pnoon]

Three Floyds Alpha King Pale Ale.

http://www.3floyds.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/alphaking.jpg

[Jbailey]

mmmmm The fries at Three Floyds are made with the Alpha King.

Good beer too.

[Jbailey]

Duchesse De Bourgogne and Mokah by Southern Tier.

[Tyler]

I can't wait till I can drink again (just had wisdom teeth out) but I have some Shiner Hefeweizens in the fridge waiting on me. :dr

[Zeuceone]

Bootlegger's Old World Hef

[Devanmc]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/devanmc436/IMAG0076.jpg
Yeti Chocolate Oak Aged Imperial Stout 9.5%

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/devanmc436/IMAG0077.jpg
founders devil dancer 13%

Drank these last night at different bars.

[Stick]

We had some fruit beers tonight:
Brau Bros Strawberry Wheat
New Glarus Apple Ale
New Glarus Raspberry Tart
Founders Blushing Monk

[cricky101]

Homebrew blonde rye ale

[Kneo]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/devanmc436/IMAG0076.jpg
Yeti Chocolate Oak Aged Imperial Stout 9.5%

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/devanmc436/IMAG0077.jpg
founders devil dancer 13%

Drank these last night at different bars.

Those both look amazing. Wonder if I can find them here in Des Moines

[Jbailey]

Goose Island Matilda
St Bernardis Abt 12
09 Goose Island Bourbon County

[b0rderman]

Belgian Yeti...by far the best Yeti, IMO. The only Yeti I would enjoy more than one pint of...

[Devanmc]

Those both look amazing. Wonder if I can find them here in Des Moines

maybe the yeti but the founders devil dancer was only available at the brewery and it really wasnt that good. but thats just my opinion.

[kaisersozei]

Southern Tier 2XIPA

Good, but not in my Top 5 DIPAs

[NCRadioMan]

Flying Dog Double Dog Ale and some Dirty Bastard. Mmmmm

[newcigarz]

Brooklyn Summer Ale.

[awsmith4]

Southern Tier 2XIPA

Good, but not in my Top 5 DIPAs

I felt the same way until I had it fresh on draft. It may still not be a Top 5 overall but for those two pints it was.

Last night I had Southern Tier Jah'va

[IBQTEE1]

Summer Shanty and 312

[DTM]

Guinness has quickly become my go to as of late. I have also found that Smithwicks is very good if I can find it.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Three Floyds Dreadnaught

[Zeuceone]

Pike Monks Uncle Tripel Ale

[yourchoice]

Allagash Tripel (from a growler - 9%) Very good for an American interpretation of a Belgian Tripel.

[newcigarz]

Sierra Nevada Torpedo

[cricky101]

Last night:
Lagunitas Czech Pils
21st Amendment Back in Black IPA
21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA
Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard

[awsmith4]

Yesterday

Coast Boy King
Belgian Yeti
Mikkeller Tequila Barrel Black Hole
Founder's Devil Dancer
Sweetwater 420

[Zeuceone]

Today so far:

Karl StrAuss Red Trolley
Brother Thelonious Belgian style abbey ale

[icehog3]

Today I thoroughly enjoyed some Hacker-Pschorr, and was completely disgusted by a Goose Island IPA.

[Weelok]

Blue Moon - my favorite of the three racist beers

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Today I thoroughly enjoyed some Hacker-Pschorr, and was completely disgusted by a Goose Island IPA.

Bad bottle maybe?? I love that IPA.

[icehog3]

Bad bottle maybe?? I love that IPA.

On tap...it tasted like pine, absolutely disgusting...and I am a big Goose Island fan in general.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

On tap...it tasted like pine, absolutely disgusting...and I am a big Goose Island fan in general.

Yeah there is a good amount of pine aromas in that beer. I enjoy it though. Someone was telling me they may be bringing back their Nut Brown ale and maybe their Oatmeal Stout. I loved both those beers.

[icehog3]

Yeah there is a good amount of pine aromas in that beer. I enjoy it though. Someone was telling me they may be bringing back their Nut Brown ale and maybe their Oatmeal Stout. I loved both those beers.

I love the GI bourbon stouts, Nightstalker, Honkers, Summer, Matilda, etc, etc, but hate pine flavor in beer....just like that Fat Tire crapola. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I love the GI bourbon stouts, Nightstalker, Honkers, Summer, Matilda, etc, etc, but hate pine flavor in beer....just like that Fat Tire crapola. :r

I'm not a fan of Fat Tire crapola either:r Also, with the 312 production moving somewhere in NY, maybe our home state will see more Bourbon County Stout and new bottles.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Dark Horse Plead the 5th Imperial Stout. Damn what a great beer.. Similar to Bells Expidition. Wow, I need to get more asap.

[Stick]

Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Wild

[icehog3]

I'm not a fan of Fat Tire crapola either:r Also, with the 312 production moving somewhere in NY, maybe our home state will see more Bourbon County Stout and new bottles.

That would rock. :banger

[cobra03]

Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Wild

What did you think of that? Im a huge fan of the Little Sumpin Sumpin but i have yet to try the Wild.