What beers are you enjoying?

[MNSmoker]

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[Jbailey]

Surly Fest
Surly Furious

[RWhisenand]

Widmer Bros. O'Reyly IPA. It is really one of the best new IPA's I've had in a long time!

[Jbailey]

Surly Coffee Bender

[BeerAdvocate]

Boulevard Nutcracker Ale - one of my favorite hoppy winter warmers

[Jbailey]

09 Goose Island Bourbon County. One of my favorites!

[MNSmoker]

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Oskar Blues Ten Fidy

[MNSmoker]

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Followed up with a Surly Bender.

[Jbailey]

Bells Java Stout

[Bageland2000]

Sam Adams Black Lager, pretty good!

[Wanger]

What did you think of the Life and Limb? I still have bottle left.

Excellent! Can't really describe the flavors, but I really liked it. We've got ~4 more bottles, I think. :D

And I got on the list for some Surly Darkness at the local Haskell's He said he can only give me one to start, depending on how many he gets, and then after a week or so, I can get more, as they want others to have a shot at getting some. That's fair to me. :)

[area51]

Dogfishhead for me

[newcigarz]

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[Stephen]

Drinking a Sam Adams Octoberfest. It's...ok. Probably my fault; I guess I was expecting more.

[cobra03]

Tonight i enjoyed a Legend Golden IPA. Very good not overly hoppy IPA and a S.A. Oktoberfest.

[newcigarz]

American Brewing Breakaway Caboose

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[Dave128]

That looks yummy :dr

[Bruins Fan]

Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout...Very good 100% Organic:tu

[MNSmoker]

And I got on the list for some Surly Darkness at the local Haskell's He said he can only give me one to start, depending on how many he gets, and then after a week or so, I can get more, as they want others to have a shot at getting some. That's fair to me. :)

Mike, did you ever get your bottle of Darkness?

[Wanger]

Mike, did you ever get your bottle of Darkness?

Not yet...they said they'd call me today.

[Wanger]

Not yet...they said they'd call me today.

Just got the call...they got 24 bottles in, and I could only get one reserved for me.

[cobra03]

Good beer night last night:
Yeungling Oktoberfest
Magic Hat Encore IPA
Magic Hat Black Lager
Omegang Rare Vos
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barley Wine
Southern Tier Choklat stout

[Wanger]

A couple nights ago, we had this:
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It was some pretty tasty stuff.

Then, last night, we went to a Thai place and had this on tap:
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Yes, what it says on the glasses is in them. :D It's VERY tasty. Erin said it's her favorite that she has had.

[Dave128]

Had a couple Spaten Optimator last night. :tu

[botlJack]

Today is International Stout Day. I picked up a case of Murphy's. I have a stout brewing but it's not ready yet. I made a Honey oatmeal stout. Im really excited about this brew.

[w squared]

I had an Innis&Gunn "Spiced Rum Finished" ale. They age their ales in a variety of different liquor casks to finish them. Tasty stuff!

[brigey57]

Just cracked open a Sam Adams Octoberfest. Love it and can't get enough, limited distribution.:dr

[newcigarz]

I had an Innis&Gunn "Spiced Rum Finished" ale. They age their ales in a variety of different liquor casks to finish them. Tasty stuff!

Tried this at a beer fest recently, pretty good.

[newcigarz]

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[Mattso3000]

Belhaven Scottish ale

[newcigarz]

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[Powers]

Buckwheat After Dark :tu

[VirtualSmitty]

Nothing fancy lately. Anchor Steam yesterday, Mad Anthony IPA the night before.

[MNSmoker]

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[yourchoice]

Stone 15th Anniversary Imperial Black IPA

[awsmith4]

Tonight while watching the game I've had:

Founders Curmudgeon from '09
Bell's Batch 9000
Duck Rabbit Rabid Duck

[MNSmoker]

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Followed up with a WWS.

[OneFineAsh]

Ziggenbach, the best brew in Texas!

[hammondc]

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Followed up with a WWS.

That looks amazing.

[hammondc]

Ziggenbach, the best brew in Texas!

You know that is pretty much the same as Michelob Amber Bock, right. They just changed the label to counter Shiner.

[OneFineAsh]

You know that is pretty much the same as Michelob Amber Bock, right. They just changed the label to counter Shiner.

Did not realize that, guess I'll have to try that out. I do love the beer though, it's my go to. :dr

[W.B.]

Had a bunch at a tasting over the weekend:
G.I. BCS 2008
G.I. BCS 2009
G.I. BCS 2010
G.I. BCS Coffee
G.I. BCS Vanilla
G.I. BCS Rare
Great Divide Oak aged Yeti
Great Divide Belgian Yeti
Great Divide Chocolate Yeti
Great Divide Espresso Yeti
Founders CBS
Jester King Black Metal
3 Floyds Dark Lord 2011

It was a great way to kick off November, next weekend FOBAB!

[newcigarz]

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[MNSmoker]

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[MurphysLaw]

Stone 15th Anniversary Imperial Black IPA

What did you think of this? I have a bottle sitting in the fridge.

[Steve]

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and last but definately NOT least...

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[cobra03]

No pics but i just finished a bomber of Legend Brewing Oktoberfest.

[cort]

Stopped by The Bruery (http://www.thebruery.com/index2.html) Yesterday afternoon and sampled some stellar beers.

Gremlin
4 Calling Birds
Birra Basta
Humulus Lager
Humulus Wet
Oude Tart
Rub-a-Dub-Dubbel
Loakal Red

Had a blast!

[newcigarz]

4 Calling Birds


How was this? I just got a bottle.

[newcigarz]

Monday night social

Left Hand Fade to Black Pepper Porter
Avery Rumpkin
homebrew Cherry winter ale
American Brewing Breakaway Caboose
Firestone Walker Reserve Porter
B. Nektar Backwoods Cyser
Jolly Pumpkin La Parcela 2010 vintage
Haandbryggeriet Wild Thing
Dogfish Head Forte - 2007 Vintage!!!! Amazing beer from Seth's cellar!!!
Port Brewing Santas Little Helper
Founders Blushing Monk (2011)

[Dave128]

Enjoyed a couple bottles of Brookly Brewery's Monster Barleywine.

[cort]

How was this? I just got a bottle.

It was great, Tony. Gingerbread Dark Strong Ale. Just like Grandmas house during Christmas, especially if Grandma is a bad ass! Extremely dark beer with a unique head almost like Chocolate milk that got shaken up real good. The aroma will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, the taste will leave you wanting more, and the 11%abv will keep you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside for a while.:D

I brought home 2 bottles if that tells you anything.;)

[newcigarz]

It was great, Tony. Gingerbread Dark Strong Ale. Just like Grandmas house during Christmas, especially if Grandma is a bad ass! Extremely dark beer with a unique head almost like Chocolate milk that got shaken up real good. The aroma will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, the taste will leave you wanting more, and the 11%abv will keep you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside for a while.:D

I brought home 2 bottles if that tells you anything.;)

:tu

[ir13]

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How was that?

The description of it at Total Wine is very unappealing.

[newcigarz]

How was that?

The description of it at Total Wine is very unappealing.

really?

Over the past couple of weeks, I have 2011 on tap and bottle, and Seth shared a 2010 bottle last night. All of them were awesome. :2

[MNSmoker]

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[w squared]

This evening? Guiness - from the can with the floating widget :banger

[Dave128]

This evening? Guiness - from the can with the floating widget :banger

What is that thing, a co2 cartridge? Does it really do any good?

[StogieJeeper]

Right now I've got a Smutty Nose, IPA, which is an unfiltered IPA. It tastes like you took a handful of hops and chewed on them.
Also in the Fridge
Florida Beer Company, Conchtober Fest. It's a great German Marzen

[cobra03]

Good beer night last night. Sampled several beers:
Ithaca Cascazilla red ale
Blue Point Toasted lager
Saranac Carmel porter
Brekenridge Vanilla Porter
Sam Adams 13th Hour
Ommegang Addoration

[kaisersozei]

What is that thing, a co2 cartridge? Does it really do any good?

I think it's nitrogen, to give you the same kind of head that you get from Guinness draft. It works

[Dave128]

I think it's nitrogen, to give you the same kind of head that you get from Guinness draft. It works

Thanks. Also, I would agree that it does seem to work.

[TheDudeAbides]

Descutes Fresh Hop Mirror Pond. **** oh dear! I'm a big fan of Mirror Pond in its regular formulation, but this is on a whole new level. Living in Oregon has its merits in the beer department.
-Dude

[newcigarz]

Descutes Fresh Hop Mirror Pond. **** oh dear! I'm a big fan of Mirror Pond in its regular formulation, but this is on a whole new level. Living in Oregon has its merits in the beer department.
-Dude

I thought this was good, but some other fresh hops were better :2

[Jbailey]

Pale 31 from Firestone

[hammondc]

Spaten Optimator...

[MNSmoker]

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[MurphysLaw]

Had a DFH Burton Baton last night, really enjoyed it, might have to snag a few more bottles next time I'm at Total Wine

[newcigarz]

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[Bruins Fan]

Harpoon Chocolate Stout, very tasty if you like chocolate and roasted coffee. :tu

[ridge-runner]

Eel River California Blonde and Napa Smith Red Rock.

[Resipsa]

Sam Adams Barrel Aged Collection American Kriek.

Not a huge Sam Adams fan, but this I like:banger

[cobra03]

Sam Adams Barrel Aged Collection American Kriek.

Not a huge Sam Adams fan, but this I like:banger

Just had the 13th Hour from that collection. Pretty damn good.

[Resipsa]

Just had the 13th Hour from that collection. Pretty damn good.

Good to know. I also picked up a bottle of that, and a bottle of the BR Tripple as well

[cobra03]

Good to know. I also picked up a bottle of that, and a bottle of the BR Tripple as well

We tasted it in a group tasting and everyone noted a light bannan bread note. Let me know if you get that as well. It was very interesting.

[area51]

Currently Dogfish head 60 minute ipa

[Mutombo]

Descutes Fresh Hop Mirror Pond. **** oh dear! I'm a big fan of Mirror Pond in its regular formulation, but this is on a whole new level. Living in Oregon has its merits in the beer department.
-Dude

I love everything from Deschutes. The Black Butte Porter is my favorite.

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Mercy
Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot

[Dave128]

Spaten Optimator...

Currently Dogfish head 60 minute ipa

Very good brews.

[newcigarz]

From the private reserve of a stellar local brewmaster. Sooooo good!!!

Thanks Seth!:tu
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[area51]

I've been in the field so no brews lately. Sad.

[Bruins Fan]

Just had a couple Sierra Nevada Celebration to wash down a great lobster pie the wife made for dinner.
Hoppy, grapefruitie,it's ok nothing I would go out of my way for.

[cobra03]

Just finished a Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot. Love this stuff.

[newcigarz]

Last night at Coffee District

Dogfish Head B*tches Brew (tap)
White Birch Indulgence Ale
New Holland Charkoota Rye
Good People County Line Barrel Aged Coffee Oatmeal Stout
Happy Little Boozer Mead (homebrew)
Starfruit Hefeweizen (homebrew)
Avery Black Tot
Midnight Sun Obliteration VII
Hanssens Experimental Raspberry
Neige Ice Cider
Alpine Beer Company Odin’s Raven Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Jackie-Os Brandy Barrel Aged SuperFly
COOP Ale Works DNR
Hess Anno Unum Belgian-Style Oaked India Pale Ale
Jolly Pumpkin Madrugada Obscura
Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA
Oakshire Hellshire I
The Bruery 4 Calling Birds
Deschutes Black Butte XXIII
Cigar City Auld Alliance

http://www.fototime.com/EE5C87A87D5C6BF/standard.jpg

[OLS]

Just finished a Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot. Love this stuff.

Got exactly ONE of these....looking forward to it now.

[kelmac07]

Thanks to the Swamp Ash Boys (Aldrin and Kevin)...enjoyed an Imperial Creme Brulee Stout (tasted like a butterscotch caramel) and some Swamp Head Midnight Oil (nice coffe flavor) at Epic IV. :dr :dr

[cobra03]

Got exactly ONE of these....looking forward to it now.

Yeah it was my only one as well. I had a few on hand a while back but i worked my way through them.

[Steve]

Last night at Coffee District

Dogfish Head B*tches Brew (tap)
White Birch Indulgence Ale
New Holland Charkoota Rye
Good People County Line Barrel Aged Coffee Oatmeal Stout
Happy Little Boozer Mead (homebrew)
Starfruit Hefeweizen (homebrew)
Avery Black Tot
Midnight Sun Obliteration VII
Hanssens Experimental Raspberry
Neige Ice Cider
Alpine Beer Company Odin’s Raven Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Jackie-Os Brandy Barrel Aged SuperFly
COOP Ale Works DNR
Hess Anno Unum Belgian-Style Oaked India Pale Ale
Jolly Pumpkin Madrugada Obscura
Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA
Oakshire Hellshire I
The Bruery 4 Calling Birds
Deschutes Black Butte XXIII
Cigar City Auld Alliance

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Looks like a great time right there!

[cobra03]

Last night we had interesting group of beers.
Harpoon UFO Pumkin
CB's Double Cream Porter
Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald
Wagner Sled Dog Triple Bock from 08

[deadrise]

working on a Fischer ale from RatherUneek in out nst and it is so good :D
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[Jbailey]

Surly Furious

[W.B.]

Brooklyn night with a Monster Ale and a Black Chocolate Stout.

[never_enough]

working on a Fischer ale from RatherUneek in out nst and it is so good :D
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How was it packed in the box? I might need to know:D

[never_enough]

Brooklyn night with a Monster Ale and a Black Chocolate Stout.

Mmmm chocolate stout:dr

[cort]

Surly Furious

mediocre;)

[deadrise]

How was it packed in the box? I might need to know:D

just rolled up in bubble wrap it did real good made it's way from
Texas to Virginia and the box had no dents wtg usps :tu

[newcigarz]

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[rizzle]

No picture, but I had a Weyerbacher Merry Monk the other day that I thought was fantastic. Taking that, along with how much I enjoyed the Weyerbacher Pumkin Ale, I think I'm going to have to check out some more stuff from those guys. "Unhoppy" recommendations?

[kaisersozei]

No picture, but I had a Weyerbacher Merry Monk the other day that I thought was fantastic. Taking that, along with how much I enjoyed the Weyerbacher Pumkin Ale, I think I'm going to have to check out some more stuff from those guys. "Unhoppy" recommendations?

Blithering Idiot is a very good barleywine--very balanced, not overly hoppy--and Old Heathen (imperial stout)

[rizzle]

Blithering Idiot is a very good barleywine--very balanced, not overly hoppy--and Old Heathen (imperial stout)

Thanks, bro. Will do.

[Jbailey]

Cracked open a bomber of Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf.

[hammondc]

Sierra Nevada Christmas Ale....FINALLY!

[Boz]

Had a Lips of Faith La Folie this evening.

[icehog3]

I found a new liquor store, but the beer tastes funny....

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[Zeuceone]

Do they specialize in porters?

[W.B.]

Having some Black Ops a friend bombed me with some Black Chocolate Stout to see what similarities they might share. Bourbon would be a difference and delicious a similarity,lol. Anyway, my Anejo pairs well with it.

[Jbailey]

st bernardus prior 8

[cobra03]

Just got back from a new bar in town. Great beer selection. Had a Southern Tier Old Man Winter, Great Lakes Commador Perry, and a Heavy Seas IPA3

[awsmith4]

Tonight had a few good ones:

Founders Backwoods Bastard
Red Brick Vanilla Gorilla
Russian River Temptation

[MurphysLaw]

Relaxing with a Tequesta Brewing Co Belgian Imperial IPA tonight :tu

[BeerAdvocate]

St Bernardus Abt 12 = best beer in the WORLD!!!!

[Boz]

St Bernardus Abt 12 = best beer in the WORLD!!!!

To bad we we cant get it here :td At least I havent found it.

[Jbailey]

Mercy by Ale Asylum x3
Goose Island by Matilda
Bubblejack by Rush River

[icehog3]

Mercy by Ale Asylum x3
Goose Island by Matilda
Bubblejack by Rush River

Or Matilda by Goose Island, either way. :)

Went to a microbrewery in Libertyville, IL and had a few Imperial Delusions It was a very dark and malty Russian Imperial Stout, 8% ABV, and tasty as Hell. It is a seasonal for them....They said they are aging some in Maker's Mark barrels to release after the first of the year....I will be back. :dr

[Mattso3000]

To bad we we cant get it here :td At least I havent found it.

As I recall Bill struggled tracking that down in TN as well...:r:r: Let me know if you need some help with that.

[Mattso3000]

St Bernardus Abt 12 = best beer in the WORLD!!!!

Agreed.

[newcigarz]

Relaxing with a Tequesta Brewing Co Belgian Imperial IPA tonight :tu

gonna be heading there today for the coffee porter. :tu

[Jbailey]

Or Matilda by Goose Island, either way. :)


Yup.....had a few last night. :r

[kaisersozei]

A Spear & Magic Helmet Imperial IPA ;) while bottling my Belgian Stout last night

[Dave128]

Shipyard Pumpkinhead :tu

[kaisersozei]

La Citrueille Celeste de Citracado, Stone's latest collaboration

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It says it's brewed with pumpkins, yams, toasted fenugreek, lemon verbena, and birch bark. Good stuff at lunch!

[kiwi michelle]

Monteiths Radler all the way for me. Didn't really drink beer until I tried this. Yum Yum:dr

[cobra03]

La Citrueille Celeste de Citracado, Stone's latest collaboration

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It says it's brewed with pumpkins, yams, toasted fenugreek, lemon verbena, and birch bark. Good stuff at lunch!

Damn. Sounds very interesting and looks pretty damn good to.

[BeerAdvocate]

SN Celebration Ale - this years taste extra good

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson

[Mattso3000]

Summit Winter Ale

[cobra03]

Good beer day today.
Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome
Breckenridge Vanilla porter
Rouge Yellow Snow IPA
Harpoon Winter Warmer (mmmmmm tastes like Christmas :dr )

[W.B.]

Firestone Walker 15th Anniversary Ale...delicious and wonderfully aromatic

[thebayratt]

Drank a 5th of Stella Artois today.

I had always thought it was a Italian beer, its Belgiam.

[ashtonlady]

Stoic by Deschutes love the Quads.

[Taki]

Insanity by Weyerbacher

[W.B.]

Surly Darkness and Furious from the local Bavarian pub.

[EricF]

Chimay Cinq Cents!

[Jbailey]

Surly Darkness and Furious from the local Bavarian pub.

nice!

[MNSmoker]

Picked up a growler of Libertine from Fulton Brewery, Minnesota's newest brewery.

[mastershogun]

revolution anti-hero
dark horse too

[MNSmoker]

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[awsmith4]

Tonight I've been alternating between Sweetwater IPA and Sierra Nevada Celebration...I love good IPAs!

Others lately that I have enjoyed:

Terrapin Wake n Bake
Russian River Temptation
Sweetwater Sticky Nugs

[cobra03]

Ommegang BPA tonight. :dr

[Boz]

As I recall Bill struggled tracking that down in TN as well...:r:r: Let me know if you need some help with that.

Hmm, dont tempt me. I've never had it but I keep hearing about how good it is. TN's choices arent great to begin with and we recently lost DFH :td

[Bill86]

Yeah losing DFH was like driving a stake in my leg :td

It's true I kept asking for St. Bernardus and they kept promising to get it....usually I am quite persuasive "Hey I'll buy a f*ckton of it if you carry it". Still no avail. It's okay I'll make a Kentucky run next year sometime and St. Bernardus 12 is a case purchase easily.

It'll be the second case of beer I've purchased, the first being Three Floyds Dreadnaught.

I'd love to purchase a WWS case too while I'm there :dr :dr

But yeah St. Bernardus 12 is a top 3 beer for me. I'd say tied with WWS for 'beer I could drink every 2 minutes till I die' :D

[Dave128]

Mothers Milk Stout from a local brewery.

[BeerAdvocate]

But yeah St. Bernardus 12 is a top 3 beer for me. I'd say tied with WWS for 'beer I could drink every 2 minutes till I die' :D

:tu:tu:tu = Abt 12 Best beer in the WORLD!!!! :dr

[kaisersozei]

This weekend I decided to open this, bombed by Nate a few months back

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

I don't normally go for lambics this sweet--it was like sucking down a liquid raspberry sweet-tart.... but it was very good.

[W.B.]

^^^very jealous^^^

[Jbailey]

This weekend I decided to open this, bombed by Nate a few months back

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

I don't normally go for lambics this sweet--it was like sucking down a liquid raspberry sweet-tart.... but it was very good.

Just cracked one of those open the other day. It's really tasty with a good chocolate dessert

[pnoon]

Just cracked one of those open the other day. It's really tasty with a good chocolate dessert

I think this was the one beer I had at the Shack that I didn't care for. Lambics and Belgians, in general, are not my cup of tea. :

[Jbailey]

I think this was the one beer I had at the Shack that I didn't care for. Lambics and Belgians, in general, are not my cup of tea. :

I better up my game for the next tasting. :D

[newcigarz]

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[Wanger]

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Look at that head! YUM! Wish we could get some of that up here. :(

[hammondc]

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Damn! Want. If you ever need anything from he great republic of Tejas, let me know. We can set up a trade.

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6436646087_6f76849f7c.jpg
Sam Adams Chocolate Bock, thanks Taki!

[landhoney]

I think this was the one beer I had at the Shack that I didn't care for. Lambics and Belgians, in general, are not my cup of tea. :


I don't normally go for lambics this sweet--it was like sucking down a liquid raspberry sweet-tart.... but it was very good.

That's not a lambic!

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/25852 - Blushing Monk; Belgian Strong Pale Ale (w/fruit)

Wiki - "Lambic is a very distinctive type of beer brewed only in the Pajottenland region of Belgium (southwest of Brussels) and in Brussels itself at the Cantillon Brewery and museum. Lambic is now mainly consumed after refermentation, resulting in derived beers such as Geuze or Kriek.
Unlike conventional ales and lagers, which are fermented by carefully cultivated strains of brewer's yeasts, lambic beer is produced by spontaneous fermentation: it is exposed to the wild yeasts and bacteria that are said to be native to the Senne valley, in which Brussels lies. It is this unusual process which gives the beer its distinctive flavour: dry, vinous, and cidery, usually with a sour aftertaste."

Fruit + Belgian does not always equal lambic. Blushing Monk is a fine fruit beer, but a lambic it is not. :2

[newcigarz]

Damn! Want. If you ever need anything from he great republic of Tejas, let me know. We can set up a trade.

are you anywhere near Freetail?

http://www.freetailbrewing.com/

[kaisersozei]

Fruit + Belgian does not always equal lambic. Blushing Monk is a fine fruit beer, but a lambic it is not. :2

True, Seth, thanks--I was struggling with how to classify this beer, it wasn't really a straight Belgian and the framboise style was about as close as this one came in my experience.

[cobra03]

Green Flash West Coast IPA last night.

[Steve]

Last night Holly and I enjoyed a bottle of CCBC Pumpkin Ale.

[hammondc]

are you anywhere near Freetail?

http://www.freetailbrewing.com/

~5 miles away. Good stuff there. They do VERY limited bottling, but just had a bottling line built. Hopefully, more will come.

[cricky101]

Last night it was:
Summit Black Ale
Homebrew blonde rye ale
Homebrew Amarillo IPA

[MNSmoker]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/myon1010/photo1.jpg

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/913202B406EF6AB/orig.jpg

[BeerAdvocate]

Free State Winterfest IPA

[mastershogun]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/myon1010/photo1.jpg

:dr love me some ng

[mmblz]

... and Smuttynose Big A IPA and Rogue Dead Guy Ale

[kugie]

Sierra Nevada: Celebration Ale :tu

[MNSmoker]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/myon1010/photo10.jpg

Avery IPA. I was surprised by how good this beer was. I was expecting a middle of the road IPA but really enjoyed it! Maybe I was just on a high after having my first cigar in over a week :D

[Blak Smyth]

Duck Rabbit Milk Stoudt
Dogfish Head Raison D'etre
Southern Tier Old Man Winter

[newcigarz]

Midnight Sun Obliteration VII
http://www.fototime.com/BA0D3E4FEC76A83/orig.jpg

[cricky101]

Left Hand Milk Stout

[Dave128]

Dogfish Head Raison D'etre

:dr

Had a couple pints of Oatmeal Stout with my dinner at a local micro brew last night.

[Blak Smyth]

Left Hand Milk Stout

That is the best Milk Stoudt I have had soo far.
I tried the Duck Rabbit first and it finished flat.

[W.B.]

Moylan's Moylander Double I.P.A.

[chippewastud79]

Finished the last of my Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest tonight :(

[Boz]

Finished the last of my Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest tonight :(

You're the second tonight to post about Hofbrau beer. I am so f'n jealous. I had some in Munich a few years ago and again in Cincinnati last year and wish so much I could get it here. I love both the Dunkel and Hefe. Never had the Oktoberfest but I'm sure its :dr

[newcigarz]

another big monday night social

Saison Dupont (on tap)
Fantôme Magic Ghost
Shorts Vanilla Sarsaparilla
Shorts Über Goober Oatmeal Stout
Les Trois Mousquetaires Porter Baltique
San Diego/Alesmith San Diego Dark Session Ale
Hoppin Frog BORIS The Crusher
Samuel Adams New World Tripel (Barrel Room Collection)
Brooklyn Black Ops
Terrapin Beer Company Reunion - A Beer For Hope 2010
Tenaya Creek Old Jackalope Barleywine
Thirsty Dog Siberian Night Imperial Stout
Hill Farmstead Flora
Sam Adams Alpine Spring (this is a pre-release beer brought by the Sam Adams rep. Told this will be replacing Noble Pils)
Ranger Creek Mesquite Smoked Porter
Sound Brewery Monk’s Indiscretion
Firestone Walker Double Jack IPA
Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale
Shorts Black Licorice Lager
AleSmith Grand Cru
Jolly Pumpkin Lupulo de Hielo
Ballast Point Indra Kunindra
The Bruery Black Tuesday Imperial Stout
COAST Barrel Aged Blackbeerd Imperial Stout

I think that was it. :chr

[cricky101]

That is the best Milk Stoudt I have had soo far.
I tried the Duck Rabbit first and it finished flat.

I really like it too. I just ordered ingredients to brew a batch of it at home. Hopefully it turns out close to the original!

[cobra03]

Troggs Mad Elf last night. first one of the season.

[MNSmoker]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/myon1010/photo12.jpg

Surly Abrasive is back!!

[Jbailey]

A couple of Ale Asylum Ballistic's.

[Bigbaldbob]

Colors original for tonight.

[BnBTobacco]

Yuengling and Sam Adams

[cricky101]

Surly Abrasive is back!!

Thanks!!! Off to the store after work! :chr

[cobra03]

Last night:
Sierra Nevada Celebration ale
Heavy seas Loose Cannon
DFH Chicory Stout
Magic Hat Winter Howl
Great lakes Christmas Ale

[Blak Smyth]

Last night:
Sierra Nevada Celebration ale
Heavy seas Loose Cannon
DFH Chicory Stout
Magic Hat Winter Howl
Great lakes Christmas Ale

I was very underwhelmed with the Celebration Ale, what did you think?

[newcigarz]

Sound Brewery Tripel Entendre

http://www.fototime.com/61215CBC14B6C3F/orig.jpg

[mastershogun]

boris oatmeal imperial stout

[Bruins Fan]

Fuller's London porter, just had a couple pints very good :chr

[Mattso3000]

Surly Furious and Fulton Sweet Child of Vine with dinner.

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/6B6908F452A10E6/orig.jpg

[MNSmoker]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/myon1010/photo13.jpg

[TheDudeAbides]

Couple cans of 21st Amendment Back in Black IPA, followed by a 22 of Rogues Double Mocha Porter this evening. I enjoyed them all.
-Dude

[Bill86]

Ten-Fidy

[W.B.]

Moylan's Hopsickle Imperial Ale, good but prefer their Moylander Double I.P.A. a lot more. The Hopsickle's finish is just too bitter for my taste's.

[Mattso3000]

St. Bernardus Abt 12

[icehog3]

Arcadia Ale Shipwreck

Beck's Oktoberfest

[Bigbaldbob]

Keystone light.

[icehog3]

Keystone light.

No bitter beer face? ;s

[newcigarz]

Working my way through Sound Brewery's line-up. This was a solid DIPA.

Humulo Nimbus

http://www.fototime.com/8F44C5FF73D9AC2/orig.jpg

[Taki]

Sam Adams Winter Lager

[Bruins Fan]

Harpoon Winter Warmer with dinner.

[Salvelinus]

Weyerbacher (sp.) Double Simcoe during the early game. Following it up with a couple homebrews, citra pale that's delicious and a barleywine that I've yet to sample. If it's anything like the hydrometer taste test it's going to be great.

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Ballistic
Central Waters Kosmyk Charlie Y2K Catastrophe Ale
Southern Tier Choklat

[ashtonlady]

Deschuettes Abyss

[mastershogun]

Ale Asylum Ballistic
Central Waters Kosmyk Charlie Y2K Catastrophe Ale
Southern Tier Choklat

ST choc as well

[Dave128]

Southern Tier - Harvest Ale (x3)
Chatham Brewing Company - Octerberfest

[gator_79]

Deschuettes Abyss

Man I miss being stationed in Whidbey Island. Abyss is one of the best (If not the best) beer's I have ever had. I still have 4 bottles in my cellar, I'll break one open soon.

Currently I'm drinking an Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, on tap. Big beer with lots of dark flavors, even though my throut still hurts and my taste isn't completely back I can enjoy this one.

[The Boss]

Recently I bought 4 cases of Shiner Oktoberfest......great stuff.

[Shadow]

Last night I had a Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale from 2008, fantastic!

[cricky101]

Opened a 2011 Trader Joe's Vintage Ale last night.

Didn't seem as spicy as the 2010, which was perfectly fine with me.

[MNSmoker]

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[Jbailey]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout.

[Taki]

Rude Elf....Bethlehem Brew Works

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout.

[W.B.]

Really good BBS! I've only had it once a couple of years ago, but I'm still looking for it down here in Chicagoland after that first experience. Binny's carries there very good regular release's; hopefully they will get that and the BB Barleywine soon.

[kaisersozei]

Two drafts last night:

Gingerbread Stout, by Hardywood Park (http://www.hardywood.com/content/hardywood-gingerbread-stout), a new craft brewery in Richmond--exceptional beer! :tu

North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout

[ir13]

Two drafts last night:

Gingerbread Stout, by Hardywood Park (http://www.hardywood.com/content/hardywood-gingerbread-stout), a new craft brewery in Richmond--exceptional beer! :tu



That sounds delicious, going to have to check and see if we can get it here in SC.

[CasaDooley]

Opened a 2011 Trader Joe's Vintage Ale last night.

Didn't seem as spicy as the 2010, which was perfectly fine with me.

Had one last night and your right, not as spicy as last year but still very good! Going out today to pick up a case. :tu

[Salvelinus]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae250/NEKvt/hellorhigh.jpg

I doubt I'll ever see this one again. Alchemist Hell or High Water Luscious. It's an RIS that was salvaged from the brewery basement after the flood and bottled at Rock Art. Great beer, glad I got a chance to try it.

[newcigarz]

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae250/NEKvt/hellorhigh.jpg

I doubt I'll ever see this one again. Alchemist Hell or High Water Luscious. It's an RIS that was salvaged from the brewery basement after the flood and bottled at Rock Art. Great beer, glad I got a chance to try it.

:tu

[Bill86]

Ten Fidy

[newcigarz]

yummy!

http://www.fototime.com/09353E28134E560/orig.jpg

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/57B2804880129E6/orig.jpg

[MNSmoker]

I can't stop drinking Surly Abrasive. This is all I've been drinking for a week.

[pektel]

Surly is good stuff. I haven't had the abrasive since last march at the brewfest in Duluth.
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[D Man]

Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas

[Jbailey]

New Glarus Chocolate Abbey
Shmaltz Brewing Coney Island Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead

[Stick]

Ithaca Flower Power
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[cobra03]

Christmas party at the house last night and had a great selection. people brought some good stuff.
Sam Adams Infinium 2010 and 2011
Cranberry lambic
Winter lager
Griffins Bow
Delirium Noel
Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence
Saranac Chocolate lager
Middle Ages Dragon Slayer imperial stout
Well's Bannana Bread beer

[mmblz]

Sam Adams Infinium

Was just about to ask about that - what is it like? Worth $18?

[cobra03]

Was just about to ask about that - what is it like? Worth $18?

I found that its a love hate kind of thing. Alot of people that had it absolutly loved it. Everyone else hated it. No middle ground.That being said I like it alot. Its very unique. When its fresh is has a very sweet stong caramel flavor. The year old bottle tastes alot more like champagne. It lost all the caramel and became fruity and bubbly. I say if you have the extra cash give it a whirl especially with the holidays here.

[cricky101]

Had a couple of Sierra Nevada Celebration Ales last night followed by a Lagunitas IPA

[Bill86]

Stone Vertical Epic 11.11.11

[marge796]

I'm in love with Odell's IPA! IMO, one of the best out there right now.


:chr


Chris.....

[mmblz]

Shipyard XXXX Ipa

[BeerAdvocate]

Broke into my case of 2010 SN Bigfoot last night. It is aging nicely!

[BeerAdvocate]

I'm in love with Odell's IPA! IMO, one of the best out there right now.


:chr


Chris.....

Chris, Try the new FreeState Winterfest IPA. Its great!

[yourchoice]

Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale. The name says it sucks, but it doesn't. Very tasty brew. :tu

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Kosmyk Charlie Y2K Catastrophe Ale

[TheDudeAbides]

Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale. The name says it sucks, but it doesn't. Very tasty brew. :tu

Indeed, it doesn't suck! I'm a big fan of the Brown Shugga, but I'm going to be upset if they can't figure some way to keep making the "sucks".
-Dude

[BeerAdvocate]

Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale. The name says it sucks, but it doesn't. Very tasty brew. :tu

Me too :chr
Good news, they will be making it again!

http://beernews.org/2011/12/no-lagunitas-hairy-eyeball-in-2012-but-you-will-get-lagunitas-sucks-holiday-leftovers-ale/

[Zeuceone]

Hanger 24 Amarillo Pale Ale

[Mattso3000]

Lakefront IPA

[yourchoice]

Founders Centennial IPA

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Have had a couple good brews this weekend,
Bruery Grand Funk Aleroad
2010 Cantillon Classic
2010 Abyss
2011 KBS
Speedway
12/2/11 Pliny

[Bruins Fan]

Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout.

[Jbailey]

Last few days been enjoy Satisfaction Jackson from Ale Asylum before is disappears again.

[Taki]

Sam Adams...Boston Lager

[hammondc]

Sweetwater Brewing- Festive Ale 2008..

Very good. HEAVY HEAVY HEAAAAVVVVEEEEE Molasses. Good stuff.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2011 FW Parabola. Wow, didn't expect this beer to be this damn good. Glad I have 3 more bottles.

[mastershogun]

big hugs... half acre