What beers are you enjoying?

[rizzle]

I'm not like a beer connoisseur by any means and I typically stay in the liquor and wine realms, but for some reason I decided to pick up a couple 750's of Chimay Grande Reserve a while back. Wow. Just unbelievable. How have I missed this all these years? Now every time I'm in the liquor store I grab at least one.

If I love the taste of that, what else might some of you guys suggest? Any of the other Trappist ales compare tastewise?

[kaisersozei]

I'm not like a beer connoisseur by any means and I typically stay in the liquor and wine realms, but for some reason I decided to pick up a couple 750's of Chimay Grande Reserve a while back. Wow. Just unbelievable. How have I missed this all these years? Now every time I'm in the liquor store I grab at least one.

If I love the taste of that, what else might some of you guys suggest? Any of the other Trappist ales compare tastewise?

It's been a long time since I've had a Chimay, but I recall it being very good. I'll let others who are more familiar with Trappist styles chime in on suggestions for you. I've had Ommegang, Delirium, Duvel and Three Philosophers. All were great, not sure how similar they are to Chimay--I think they are different styles.

Here's a British stout I tried this weekend:

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

A bit thin & dry for my tastes in stouts.

[hornitosmonster]

I'm not like a beer connoisseur by any means and I typically stay in the liquor and wine realms, but for some reason I decided to pick up a couple 750's of Chimay Grande Reserve a while back. Wow. Just unbelievable. How have I missed this all these years? Now every time I'm in the liquor store I grab at least one.

If I love the taste of that, what else might some of you guys suggest? Any of the other Trappist ales compare tastewise?

Chimay Grande Reserve is a very good beer. I also recommend picking up some Rochefort 6, 8, or 10.

The Holy Grail of this style is Westvleteren 12 (not available in the states, but then again, neither are Cuban Cigars)

My Bevmo sells Magnums of Chimay Grande Reserve, thinking about picking one up for New Years Eve.

[BlackDog]

If I love the taste of that, what else might some of you guys suggest? Any of the other Trappist ales compare tastewise?
Rizzle, here are a couple links that list other similar beers. The first link is for beers like your Chimay Grand Reserve, normally referred to as "triples." The second link is for very similar, but slightly lighter Belgian ales, normally called "dubbles."

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/56

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/57

I would also suggest that you check out some of the gift packs available this time of year in better beer/liquor stores. Ommegang has a holiday gift pack of 3 Belgian-style ales (750ml), plus a flute, for about $25. This is a good value and excellent beer. Unibroue also has a 4 pack, one each of their 4 best selling beers (330ml), for about $10.

Definitely try the Rochefort 8, it's a real treat.

[Sauer Grapes]

Furious again... thanks to... you know who you are...

[BlackDog]

Furious again... thanks to... you know who you are...

I had some tonight too. Love that pine & grapefruit flavor. :tu

[rizzle]

Awesome. Thanks guys. :tu

[kaisersozei]

Arrange a trade with a west coast brother. They can't buy DFH, Great Lakes, or Southern Tier out there.

Ok, I finally decided to make this offer:

I'm interested in making a sticks-for-sticks cigar trade with a SoCal inmate. I plan to add a 4 pack of Dogfish Head brews (Punkin Ale, 60 Minute IPA, 90 Minute IPA and a Burton Baton) as tag-alongs. It would be really really really great if this SoCal inmate would add a few Russian River Brewery beers--most interested in Pliny the Elder (maybe even Pliny the Younger & Blind Pig)--as "tag-alongs" in their end of the trade. ;)

If you're interested, send me a PM. :al

[hornitosmonster]

Today I picked up

1 Bomber of Life and Limb
1 Bomber of Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
1 Bomber of Union Jack India Pale Ale

[BlackDog]

Drank a Sam Smith's Nut Brown Ale earlier. Now drinking a Corsendonk Christmas Ale.

[awsmith4]

Tonight I had a few of Duck Rabbit Brewery's seasonal brew the Baltic Porter. They were fantastic and if you are a fan of Stouts and Porters I would give this beer a try.

[MikeyC]

Ok, I finally decided to make this offer:

I'm interested in making a sticks-for-sticks cigar trade with a SoCal inmate. I plan to add a 4 pack of Dogfish Head brews (Punkin Ale, 60 Minute IPA, 90 Minute IPA and a Burton Baton) as tag-alongs. It would be really really really great if this SoCal inmate would add a few Russian River Brewery beers--most interested in Pliny the Elder (maybe even Pliny the Younger & Blind Pig)--as "tag-alongs" in their end of the trade. ;)

If you're interested, send me a PM. :al

Just be careful shipping alcohol. I once sent some t-shirts to someone via USPS using an empty case as the shipping box. There was no alcohol in it what so ever and USPS returned it to me saying they won't ship alcohol. I understand FedEx ships alcohol but I'm not sure if the rate is higher than standard FedEx rates. Also, I think you need to fill out an additional shipping form.

[BlackDog]

I understand FedEx ships alcohol but I'm not sure if the rate is higher than standard FedEx rates. Also, I think you need to fill out an additional shipping form.

FedEx rates are based upon weight. Shipping alcohol is no more expensive than shipping anything else of the same weight. And there are no extra forms required. They don't even ask what's in the box.

[Sauer Grapes]

Shipping Alcohol is illegal by USPS (I think in pretty much all cases).

If you use UPS or FedEx, you are just dealing with state laws and company rules, the latter of which aren't law so there is no punishment for not mentioning what's in the box if they don't ask other than you can't make an insurance claim.

Make sure your state allows you to receive beer or wine or both. The Kaiser is in luck since VA does as far as I know.

[BlackDog]

Drank a Victory Prima Pils earlier, drinking a Sierra Nevada Celebration now.

[jbrookeiv]

Here's what I picked up while I was home in Atlanta for my wedding.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/4151999482_f706a2e3d1_b.jpg

[kaisersozei]

Shipping Alcohol is illegal by USPS (I think in pretty much all cases).

If you use UPS or FedEx, you are just dealing with state laws and company rules, the latter of which aren't law so there is no punishment for not mentioning what's in the box if they don't ask other than you can't make an insurance claim.

Make sure your state allows you to receive beer or wine or both. The Kaiser is in luck since VA does as far as I know.

Yep, never had any problems shipping or receiving beer, just gotta make sure it's packed up very well. Homebrew competitions recommend putting "yeast samples for analysis" on the box--kind of creative. All kinds of contraband ;) comes by way of USPS, if you're willing to take the risk. I had a buddy once who had pot mailed to him. He was insane.

This discussion is moot anyway--no one seems to want my offer. :(

Ah well, I'll get my hands on some Pliny the Elder somehow.

[Sauer Grapes]

You should see if a botl out west would pick it up for you and pack it and drop it off if you pay for everything. Thing is, Pliny is expensive before shipping, like $4-$6 per bottle. The bottles aren't even 22 oz. bombers either, they are like 16.9 oz. or something like that.

It is pretty darn good though.

[BlackDog]

Drinking my last bomber of Sam Adams Octoberfest.

[MikeyC]

You should see if a botl out west would pick it up for you and pack it and drop it off if you pay for everything. Thing is, Pliny is expensive before shipping, like $4-$6 per bottle. The bottles aren't even 22 oz. bombers either, they are like 16.9 oz. or something like that.

It is pretty darn good though.

I had some Pliny at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver a couple months ago. It was pretty good. I can't say it was good enough to pay to have it shipped across the country though. There are plenty of brews available on the east coast that are just as good.

Speaking of expensive beer, I was in the store the other day and came across some Dogfish 120 minute. They wanted $9.99 PER BOTTLE. We're not talking about a bomber here either just a regular size bottle that would be in any 6 pack.

[BlackDog]

You guys need to try Tyranena Hop Whore if it is available in your area. I was blown away. It is super good. Like drinking red ruby grapefruit juice.

[Sauer Grapes]

I had some Pliny at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver a couple months ago. It was pretty good. I can't say it was good enough to pay to have it shipped across the country though. There are plenty of brews available on the east coast that are just as good.

Speaking of expensive beer, I was in the store the other day and came across some Dogfish 120 minute. They wanted $9.99 PER BOTTLE. We're not talking about a bomber here either just a regular size bottle that would be in any 6 pack.

Yep. Unfortunately, that is the going rate. Of course, I buy it as an occasional treat. Keep in mind, it is 20% abv, so look at t more as a wine, especially since that 12 oz. bottle has about the same amount of total alcohol as a bottle of wine.

I know you won't agree with this, but I actually think 120 Minute is a better value than Utopias.

[Bubba - NJ]

I just enjoyed the hell out of a Samuel Smiths Taddy Porter ! Gonna get some more tomorrow and maybe a bottle of the Angry Elf I read about today . :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Goose Island Honkers Ale tonight. Nothing special, but I enjoy it a lot. It has a really good balance of hops and malt.

[BlackDog]

Goose Island Honkers Ale tonight. Nothing special, but I enjoy it a lot. It has a really good balance of hops and malt.
One of my favorites. :tu

[MikeyC]

Yep. Unfortunately, that is the going rate. Of course, I buy it as an occasional treat. Keep in mind, it is 20% abv, so look at t more as a wine, especially since that 12 oz. bottle has about the same amount of total alcohol as a bottle of wine.

I know you won't agree with this, but I actually think 120 Minute is a better value than Utopias.

Sure Utopias will be 27.5% ABV this year, but math makes me want to agree with you:

120 Minute: $0.63/oz.
Utopias: $4.81/oz. (if you're lucky enough to find it at MSRP)

They're TOTALLY different beers and while about 40% more alcohol doesn't justify such a large price increase Utopias does contain a lot of expensive ingredients, it's very labor intensive to produce, it comes in a really fancy bottle, and it's very limited edition. In the end, I think Utopias is worth every penny.

If 120 came in a nicer bottle or if they added more mystique around it by making it more limited edition I might be inclined to pay a higher price for it. Honestly, I think the thing that makes most people baulk at the price is the packaging. If they even put it in a bomber people would probably be more willing to pay an upcharge. Personally, I would pay $15-$20 for a bomber of 120.

[BlackDog]

It's just perception. We drink what's inside the bottle. But I understand your point. For a "super premium" beer, they should make it look like it's super premium.

[Bubba - NJ]

I just enjoyed the hell out of a Samuel Smiths Taddy Porter ! Gonna get some more tomorrow and maybe a bottle of the Angry Elf I read about today . :tu

Check that . It's Mad Elf from Troeggs . ;s

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Furthermore Knot Stock. It's basically an IPA that was brewed with the addition of peppercorns. It makes for an interesting twist.

[replicant_argent]

A nice very tall Surly Bender on tap at a restaurant that is new to my wife and I for her birthday.
The beer and the joint were both quite acceptable.

[BlackDog]

A nice very tall Surly Bender on tap at a restaurant that is new to my wife and I for her birthday.
The beer and the joint were both quite acceptable.
Where at?

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Great Lakes Edmind Fitzgerald porter. We can't get this in MN, but I made a trade with my nephew in Ohio, Surly for Great Lakes. This is an outstanding porter, especially once it warms up a little bit.

[replicant_argent]

Where at?

bah, lost my first response.
http://www.tboxbarandgrill.com/
A couple Summits on tap, a Bells brew of some type, Surly Bender, Drop Top Amber from widmer, and only one macro.
Owned by the same people as Tournament Liquor, who have at least a couple stores in the north part of town, and from the one by me, have transferred their love of micros to the restaurant. It looks like they have a boatload of other micros and imports available. A tall Surly was 7 bucks, but it looks like they have a happy hour from 2-5 and from 9-11 pm where taps are half price. That is a good sign, in my book.

[BigFrank]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale tonight. Might drink another brew, not sure.

[BlackDog]

bah, lost my first response.
http://www.tboxbarandgrill.com/
Thanks for that, but too far for me. I'm way out in the western suburbs. But, in your honor I cracked open a Bender too. :tu

[MikeyC]

It's just perception. We drink what's inside the bottle. But I understand your point. For a "super premium" beer, they should make it look like it's super premium.

Perception is reality my friend. ;)

They could be selling the absolute best beer in the world in that bottle but if you charge a premium price for it people will be more willing to pay it if it's in premium packaging.

[BigFrank]

Had a 24oz Sierra Nevada Harvest earlier. Next trip to the store I'm getting a few of these to stash since they are a seasonal brew. I HIGHLY recommend picking some up. I really enjoyed it.
Just started drinking a Hoptimus Prime from Legacy. For a "double IPA" it's not as strong as I thought for 9% ABV. It's not my favorite so far, giving that to Stone's IPA, but for the price 4.99 for a 24oz I'm not going to complain much.

[BlackDog]

I am drinking my flrst Lagunitas Hop Stupid. Lovely beer. Oily and sticky; plenty of hops offering up grapefruit and pine flavors and aromas. I really thought that at 102 IBU's this would be a much more bitter beer, but rather it is well balanced. IMO Lagunitas can do no wrong, especially at their price point.

[hornitosmonster]

I am drinking my flrst Lagunitas Hop Stupid. Lovely beer. Oily and sticky; plenty of hops offering up grapefruit and pine flavors and aromas. I really thought that at 102 IBU's this would be a much more bitter beer, but rather it is well balanced. IMO Lagunitas can do no wrong, especially at their price point.

had one last night as well. Very good beer. Lagunitas is quickly becoming my favorite brewer.

[Sauer Grapes]

I agree hop stoopid is great, but I remain unconvinced that they are above average overall. What other beers of theirs should I try to change my mind?

[coach]

sorry not a fan of IPA's....might as well just suck on a WARM GRAPEFRUIT...IMO...lol

you guys drink my share please.

[BlackDog]

What other beers of theirs should I try to change my mind?
I have enjoyed their IPA, Brown Shugga, Little Sumptin' Extra, and have a bottle of Old Gnarlywine waiting for me to drink it.

[kaisersozei]

I agree hop stoopid is great, but I remain unconvinced that they are above average overall. What other beers of theirs should I try to change my mind?

I didn't care for the hop overload in Hop Stoopid, it didn't seem balanced very well. Don't get me wrong, I'm a hophead, but in the style (100+ IBUs) I prefer Stone Ruination & Harpoon Leviathan to this beer.

Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of Lagunitas. I haven't found any of their beers that I've bought more than one six pack.

Just :2, I'm glad that other folks are enjoying their brews!

[Skywalker]

I have enjoyed their IPA, Brown Shugga, Little Sumptin' Extra, and have a bottle of Old Gnarlywine waiting for me to drink it.

Glad you like it... But Brown Shugga makes me :pu

[BlackDog]

Glad you like it... But Brown Shugga makes me :pu
If I didn't already know you live within the shadow of the Sierra Nevada plant, I'd have to make fun of you for putting little umbrellas in your wine coolers. :ss

[Wanger]

Literally just cracked a New Belgium 2 Below. :)

[hornitosmonster]

I agree hop stoopid is great, but I remain unconvinced that they are above average overall. What other beers of theirs should I try to change my mind?

Lucky 13, but you probably can't find it right now.


Lagunitas Lucky 13 Mondo Large Red Ale
(http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/220/35397)

[replicant_argent]

this is probably the place to come out of the closet...


Hi,
My name is Pete, and I am a Hop-Whore....

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

this is probably the place to come out of the closet...


Hi,
My name is Pete, and I am a Hop-Whore....

Hi Pete, welcome to the group:D

[BlackDog]

Drank a Lagunitas Headless Man ale earlier. It was ok, but that's about all I can say for it.
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[hornitosmonster]

Picked up a bomber of Dogfish Head Squall IPA and a bottle of Orval Trappist Ale.

Going to let the Squall IPA chill until Friday. The Trappist is for Christmas.

[BlackDog]

Drank a Left Hand Milk Stout earlier tonight, and a Schell's Stout now. Both are very good, and the Schell is a good value at about $7 per 6'er.
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[BlackDog]

Hi, My name is Pete, and I am a Hop-Whore....
Then you ought to drink Tyranena's 'Hop Whore' from their Brewers Gone Wild series.
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[cherrybomb]

dogfish world wide stout

[1badhog07]

Dont shoot me,but decided to keep it simple (miller lite)

[BlackDog]

Currently drinking a Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold. Really a nice lager, and it seems to have grown creamier as it's warmed up. On deck is a Mad River Steelead Extra Stout.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Currently drinking a Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold. Really a nice lager, and it seems to have grown creamier as it's warmed up. On deck is a Mad River Steelead Extra Stout.

The Mad River sounds like a great beer Warren:tu

[Bubba - NJ]

I had a couple St.Bernardus last night and they were excellent . 1 each of the Pater 6 and the Prior 8 .

[Skywalker]

I had a new Sierra Nevada today, Scotch Ale!!! It was a red ale with a lot of malt!!! Not much hops!!!

[Steelergar]

I 've been lovin Sweetwater IPA lately.

[Steve]

I 've been lovin Sweetwater IPA lately.

:tu:tu

A nice pick. A co-corker is one of the owners of that brewery.

[landhoney]

Had a Brother Thelonious and Stone Vertical 999 on Saturday with Tony(newcigarz) at the B&M, both were great beers. The company on the other hand...........;)............was excellent. :tu

[kenstogie]

HAd a Brewery Ommegang Rar Vos. Very Nice, the resteraunt even had a small cigar lounge. :tu

[Shadow]

Been enjoying Sierra Nevada Celebration and Torpedo along with this year's Anchor's Christmas Ale.

[BlackDog]

I wanted a beer tonight, but wasn't really sure what to have, so I just grabbed a Surly Bender. Good choice. :tu

[Sauer Grapes]

I'm a double bastard tonight. It's not near as good as last years IMHO, but this one is better than the last '09 one I had. Not as hoppy this year as last.

[hornitosmonster]

I'm a double bastard tonight. It's not near as good as last years IMHO, but this one is better than the last '09 one I had. Not as hoppy this year as last.

Got a Double Bastard chilling for the weekend.

[Jbailey]

Picked up some Moloko Plus Mik Stout and Alpha Klaus Xmas Porter by Three Floyds.

So far the milk stout is fantastic!:tu

[BeerAdvocate]

Green Flash West Coast IPA

[BlackDog]

Last night I had a Sam Adams Cream Stout and a Corsendonk Christmas Ale. Good stuff!

[BlackDog]

Curently drinking my first Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA. Now I undestand what all the hype is about. This is heaven in a glass.

[DAFU]

Bells Christmas ale tonite while puffing on a Sig II. More malt and less hops than the SN Celebration ale I've also been pouring lately. Nice change of pace!

[hornitosmonster]

Curently drinking my first Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA. Now I undestand what all the hype is about. This is heaven in a glass.

You got to try Dog Fish Head Squall IPA. It is the 90 min. IPA that is bottle conditioned.
from Beer Advocate

An unfiltered and 100% bottle-conditioned version of 90 Minute IPA that's dry-hopped with Palisade, Amarillo, Simcoe, Cascade, CTZ, and Willamette hops. Brewed to honor the Rogue Gallery in Portland, Maine, who will also be releasing a DFH designed clothing line in the summer of '09.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

New Castle!

[icehog3]

Guinness...a bunch of them. :r

[kugie]

As many as i Can

Happy Holidays

[icehog3]

I have seen some reviews here for some of the Founders Stout beers, but none for the Founders Porter....anyone have any experience with the porter?

[BlackDog]

I have seen some reviews here for some of the Founders Stout beers, but none for the Founders Porter....anyone have any experience with the porter?
Tom, funny you mention that, I almost bought some the other day, but decided on the Sam Adams Cream Stout instead. The Founders Porter has very good reviews. Here's a link ---------> Founders Porter (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/7348)

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout. This is the first RIS that I'm liking, and I'm liking this a lot. So far I hadn't found a RIS that I liked, most seem too boozy. But this one hides it's 9% abv well, has a great coffee/chocolate thing going on, and is overall just knocking my socks off.

[icehog3]

Tom, funny you mention that, I almost bought some the other day, but decided on the Sam Adams Cream Stout instead. The Founders Porter has very good reviews. Here's a link ---------> Founders Porter (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/7348)

How was the Cream Stout, Warren?

I will probably crack the porter tomorrow night, I will let you know how it is.

Anybody has Goose Island Bourbon County Stout? Friend of mine was raving about it today, but it is about $13 for a 24 oz. bottle.

[goalie204]

had a guiness, now a kilkenny

[leasingthisspace]

GI is awesome Icehog.

Right now my buddy gave me a Horny Goat Stacked Milk Stout. Not bad just not great.
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[Scimmia]

Anybody has Goose Island Bourbon County Stout? Friend of mine was raving about it today, but it is about $13 for a 24 oz. bottle.

Absolutely. I've got a bunch of 08 tucked away and just picked up some 09 a few days ago. It's an incredible beer if you like big imperial stouts (and bourbon, it's heavy on the bourbon). Honestly, $13 isn't a bad price for a bomber of a stout of this caliber. Many imperial stouts are $15+. The 4 pack of 12 ozers is still a better deal, though.

[icehog3]

GI is awesome Icehog.

Right now my buddy gave me a Horny Goat Stacked Milk Stout. Not bad just not great.
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Absolutely. I've got a bunch of 08 tucked away and just picked up some 09 a few days ago. It's an incredible beer if you like big imperial stouts (and bourbon, it's heavy on the bourbon). Honestly, $13 isn't a bad price for a bomber of a stout of this caliber. Many imperial stouts are $15+. The 4 pack of 12 ozers is still a better deal, though.

Thanks guys! :tu

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Surly Furious right now. Got a SA Cream Stout warming up so I can give Tom a good review.

[BlackDog]

Tom, go immediately to the store to buy some Sam Adams Cream Stout. This is really good. I poured it hard into the glass and it formed a fluffy 2 finger head. Smell reminded me of sweet canned milk. The first sip blew me away. It is very coffee-like, especially with an exhale through the nose. My best description is that the taste reminds me of the smell of fresh ground coffee. (If that makes any sense.) This is very smooth and syrupy, and lots of lace clinging to the glass. This is an excellent stout. I understand this is a seasonal beer, so make sure you get some before it disappears.

I had drank one last Friday, but I was sitting in a 30 degree cabin feeding logs to the fire to get the place warmed up. The stout never got warm enough to shine.

[icehog3]

I will pick some up this weekend, Warren, thanks for the tip. I need to get more S.A. Bourbon Country as well.

Just smoked a Partagas Salamone...paired it with a Founders Porter, wanted something strong to match the cigar. Thumbs up on the Founders. :tu

[hornitosmonster]

Just finished a Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale. It was good but the Old Curmudgeon Scotch Ale I had at Rockbottom was better (went to the tapping and got a growler fresh off the tap)

[fissure]

Thumbs up for the Salamone and the founders. How was the salamone?

Had a 3 floyds gumballhead with dinner and a bell's two hearted right now!

[icehog3]

Thumbs up for the Salamone and the founders. How was the salamone?

Had a 3 floyds gumballhead with dinner and a bell's two hearted right now!

Really good, Steve...reminds me of the old Lusitanias, strength and flavor in a nice combination. :tu

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Sam Smith Nutbrown Ale. I like these a lot.

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Founders Breakfast Stout. Really a great beer. Big, black, and beautiful.

[icehog3]

Drinking a Founders Breakfast Stout. Really a great beer. Big, black, and beautiful.

Another must pick-up this week! :tu

[Coach Deg]

Jack's Winter Bourbon Cask Ale- its a Budweiser product but is pretty dang good!!

[BeerAdvocate]

Jack's Winter Bourbon Cask Ale- its a Budweiser product but is pretty dang good!!

If you think this is good, you should pick up some GooseIsland Bourboun County Stout!!!!

[McSmokey]

Drinking a Sam Adams Winter Lager

[Resipsa]

a new one for me:

Sam Adams Imperial White.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Another must pick-up this week! :tu

Founders Breakfast Stout is amazing Tom:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Drinking a Founders Breakfast Stout. Really a great beer. Big, black, and beautiful.

Another great beer from Founders is their Pale Ale:2

[Jbailey]

Three Floyds Christmas Porter "Alpha Klaus"

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Three Floyds Christmas Porter "Alpha Klaus"

Any good Dave?

[Jbailey]

Really good! I'm trying to figure out the flavors in this ting.

I might have to grab a few more bottles of this stuff.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Im going shopping for Christmas beers today, one of those is now on the list.

[BeerAdvocate]

I hate Sierra Nevada Estate Ale. Pretty damn good, I just hate that its $10 a bottle!

[BigFrank]

Finishing up the pounder of Sam Adams Double Bock. Great beer. Had the Lagunitas Imperial Stout earlier. Might be my all time fav for Imp Stouts

[BlackDog]

I hate Sierra Nevada Estate Ale. Pretty damn good, I just hate that its $10 a bottle!
Yeah, I can't see buying that when I can buy a 12 pack of Celebration for $3 more.

I'm drinking an Anchor Porter. Nice malt and coffee flavors.

[icehog3]

I'm drinking an Anchor Porter. Nice malt and coffee flavors.

One of my all-time favorite porters. :tu

[Bubba - NJ]

I had a St.Bernardus Tripel and a Hobgoblin Dark English Ale tonight . Both were very good and I highly recommend them . :tu :tu

[Skywalker]

I hate Sierra Nevada Estate Ale. Pretty damn good, I just hate that its $10 a bottle!

Seven bucks out here!!;s

My wife just got my Growler filled with SN Old Cantankerous!!!

Great stock ale for the holidays!!!:dr

[BlackDog]

My wife just got my Growler filled with SN Old Cantankerous!!!
So they named a beer after you? How cool is that?!? :r

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Surly Bender now. Youngs Double Chocolate Stout on deck. Stopped at the beer store on the way home and bought a 4 pack each of Founder's Breakfast Stout and North Coast's Old Rasputin.

[kaisersozei]

I finally managed to find some of the much raved about Founders Breakfast Stout, and now I see why--great stuff! It was on my BBL (beer "bucket list" :tu) Really enjoyable

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Flying Dog Horn Dog Barleywine. This is my first ever barleywine, and I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but wow, it's lovely. I had no idea that malts could be so sweet. It's 10% abv, but it's definitely a smooth, sweet tasty beer. I got this in a Flying Dog sampler pack, but will definitely buy some on it's own.

[VirtualSmitty]

My old standby tonight, Smuttynose Robust Porter :)

[Scimmia]

I'm drinking a Flying Dog Horn Dog Barleywine. This is my first ever barleywine, and I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but wow, it's lovely. I had no idea that malts could be so sweet. It's 10% abv, but it's definitely a smooth, sweet tasty beer. I got this in a Flying Dog sampler pack, but will definitely buy some on it's own.

Have you tried the Gonzo Imperial Porter yet? Best of the Canis Major sampler IMO.

[TFULLERY]

A Sam Adams winter lager....not bad;)

[dccraft]

Founder's Dirty Bastard :tu

[BlackDog]

Have you tried the Gonzo Imperial Porter yet? Best of the Canis Major sampler IMO.
I have. It is a very good porter. In fact I added two to a mixed 6 pack I bought recently.

[BlackDog]

Snowing to beat the band here in Minneapolis tonight. Met a good friend of mine for a few beers at a local bar. Had a Surly Furious, Schell's Snowstorm, and a Guinness, all on tap. (Guinness is really overrated, isn't it?) Was great to be out in a lively holiday atmosphere and have a few beers. I'm home now, and since I am working from home tomorrow and can sleep in, am having a Sam Adams Cream Stout.

Hope you all are enjoying your beers tonight.

[fissure]

Drinking my first left hand milk stout:tu Pretty good.
Up next is my first brooklyn black chocolate stout:banger

And yes, guinness draft is overrated. The bottled extra stout isn't bad, but there are many better.

[icehog3]

I love Guinness. Especially in Dublin.

[cherrybomb]

drinking a dogfish head world wide stout, I am getting sleepy...

[BlackDog]

Drinking my first left hand milk stout:tu Pretty good.

I've only had one LH Milk Stout, but I liked it very much.

I love Guinness. Especially in Dublin.
If I were in Dublin you can bet Guinness would be my stout of choice! :tu

I'd like to try it sometime without the nitro-induced head. I suspect that it masks some of the aroma. But it does give it that lovely creamy texture.

[icehog3]

I've only had one LH Milk Stout, but I liked it very much.


If I were in Dublin you can bet Guinness would be my stout of choice! :tu

I'd like to try it sometime without the nitro-induced head. I suspect that it masks some of the aroma. But it does give it that lovely creamy texture.

I can tell you that the Guinness in the States, both bottled and on tap, doen't hold a candle to the Guinness in Ireland, for whatever reason. But since I can't get to Ireland every week, I do what I gotta do. :D

[markem]

I have 2 bottles of Jubilee Ale from Rogue that will die sip by sip this afternoon.

[Steelergar]

Sweetwater festival is so sweeeeeet!

[Bubba - NJ]

I had a Black Chocolate Stout from Brooklyn Brewery last night , pretty tasty stuff .

[BeerAdvocate]

I had a Black Chocolate Stout from Brooklyn Brewery last night , pretty tasty stuff .

Very nice. This is my favorite stout!!!

[wavescrashing]

I'm currently enjoying a Xingu Black Beer from Brazil. Never had it before. I noticed it has to be uber cold to be tasty. I had one that had only been in the fridge for a couple of hours.....yikes!

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter. Really a good porter. Wish we could get it here in MN. I got this one when my family went to Ohio for Thanksgiving.

[mastershogun]

I can tell you that the Guinness in the States, both bottled and on tap, doen't hold a candle to the Guinness in Ireland, for whatever reason. But since I can't get to Ireland every week, I do what I gotta do. :D

:tpd: The bottle is way off... more so than tap. But neither compare to the black stuff on the island :dr

[BeerAdvocate]

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

[icehog3]

:tpd: The bottle is way off... more so than tap. But neither compare to the black stuff on the island :dr

Absolutely....No comparison. :)

[NCRadioMan]

Last night:
OHB Table Rock Pale Ale
OHB Ruby Lager
Brooklyn Choc. Stout

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Rogue Chocolate Stout. This is really a nice stout. It's definitely chocolate, but not in an obnoxious way. Everything about this beer works. If it weren't $6 per bomber I'd probably drink this pretty regularly.

[kugie]

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
It was really good

[SD Beerman]

The Celebration was very good this year. Having a Deschutes Abyss......mmmm:dr

[mastershogun]

opened a bottle of popskull :dr

[rizzle]

http://www.sintbernardus.be/images/New/abt12.jpg

Picked one of these up to try as I have suddenly found an affinity for Belgian ales. Not too bad.

[rizzle]

:tpd: The bottle is way off... more so than tap. But neither compare to the black stuff on the island :dr

No doubt. I enjoyed a quite a few Murphy's when I was there as well. Seemed to be as popular, if not more so, than Guinness with the locals.

[krevo]

Shiner released a seasonal Christmas brew called "Cheer."

It's pretty amazing tasting. It's a Dunkelweizen with peach, pecan, and other spices.

[NCRadioMan]

Sam Adams Black Lager

[BeerAdvocate]

http://www.sintbernardus.be/images/New/abt12.jpg

Picked one of these up to try as I have suddenly found an affinity for Belgian ales. Not too bad.

This is my all time favorite beer!

[rizzle]

This is my all time favorite beer!
It was pretty freaking good. So much so that I picked up another one today!
:tu

[popo212]

Boulevard Oktoberfest. Boulevard from K.C. has some kick ass beers. The single malt IPA hits the spot as well.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Past few days I've had Left Hand Milk Stout, St. Bernardus Tripel, New Belgium Abbbey, New Belgium 1554, and Founders Centennial IPA. I wasn't really a fan of the Left Hand milk stout. The Tripel was amazing.

[Jbailey]

Three Floyds Robert the Bruce and Gumballhead.

[BigFrank]

Guinness tonight for me. Got 8...

[kugie]

Sierra Nevada Celebration ale
Again

One of the Best Winter Brews i have ever had found it for under 18 a twelve pack will pick up one or two more tomorrow.

[BryanB]

Yuengling Black & Tan

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Trader Joe's Vintage 2009 strong dark ale. They're made by Unibroue, and sell for $5, but only at Trader Joe's. If you like Belgian-style beers, this is a great value.

[Pauly Walnuts]

put some budweiser or coors in front of me and im happy, im not much for the fancy or imported beers.

[mastershogun]

I'm drinking a Trader Joe's Vintage 2009 strong dark ale. They're made by Unibroue, and sell for $5, but only at Trader Joe's. If you like Belgian-style beers, this is a great value.

:tpd: :dr Great price

[BlackDog]

put some budweiser or coors in front of me and im happy, im not much for the fancy or imported beers.
I know I'm supposed to say something like "Drink what you like, like what you drink," but man, you are missing out on so much.

[Pauly Walnuts]

I know I'm supposed to say something like "Drink what you like, like what you drink," but man, you are missing out on so much.

well i tried heineken and thats definately one of my least favorites, but im willing to give the ales and whatnot a try considering they seem to be pretty popular around here it seems

[BlackDog]

Heineken is one of the worst imports going. In general, avoid any beer in a green bottle. They skunk very easily, and Heineken in a bottle is almost always skunked. Heineken in a can is better.

Since you live in Indiana, see if you can find some Three Floyds "Alpha King Pale Ale". It is the top pale ale in the USA, and made in Indiana. Or Three Floyds "Gumballhead". It's a wheat ale, and is the top wheat ale in the USA. Three Floyds is a very good brewery.

You probably also have Great Lakes, Founders, Bell's, Goose Island, and Victory products available where you live. Try their pale ales, lagers, pilsners and/or wheat beers. These types will be a more comfortable step for you into craft beers than jumping into India Pale Ales, which have more hops and can be somewhat bitter. Goose Island "Honkers Ale", Victory "Prima Pils", Great Lakes "Dortmunder Gold", Great Lakes "Burning River", Founders "Harvest Ale", and Bell's "Amber Ale" are all great beers which should be in your area.

[Pauly Walnuts]

Heineken is one of the worst imports going. In general, avoid any beer in a green bottle. They skunk very easily, and Heineken in a bottle is almost always skunked. Heineken in a can is better.

Since you live in Indiana, see if you can find some Three Floyds "Alpha King Pale Ale". It is the top pale ale in the USA, and made in Indiana. Or Three Floyds "Gumballhead". It's a wheat ale, and is the top wheat ale in the USA. Three Floyds is a very good brewery.

You probably also have Great Lakes, Founders, Bell's, Goose Island, and Victory products available where you live. Try their pale ales, lagers, pilsners and/or wheat beers. These types will be a more comfortable step for you into craft beers than jumping into India Pale Ales, which have more hops and can be somewhat bitter. Goose Island "Honkers Ale", Victory "Prima Pils", Great Lakes "Dortmunder Gold", Great Lakes "Burning River", Founders "Harvest Ale", and Bell's "Amber Ale" are all great beers which should be in your area.

hm alright ill give them a try and tell you how i liked em. heineken turned me off to imported beers but if you say they are the worst of the worst im willing to try some of the ones you have listed.

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Sam Adams Cream Stout now. The TJV2009 got a little tiresome. 750 mls is too much for one person to enjoy. This cream stout is tasting great.

[Pauly Walnuts]

im done drinking for the night, had my share of stoli and budweiser. mixin those will be sure to habve me ffeelin like crap tomorrow... oh well hahah

[NCRadioMan]

I know I'm supposed to say something like "Drink what you like, like what you drink," but man, you are missing out on so much.

I hate to be a party pooper, but I think its best not to encourage underage drinking. According to Walnuts, he is only 18.


I've had a few Shiners and a few Pete's Wicked Ale's this evening.

[Pauly Walnuts]

I hate to be a party pooper, but I think its best not to encourage underage drinking. According to Walnuts, he is only 18.


I've had a few Shiners and a few Pete's Wicked Ale's this evening.

well ya know underage drinking is the most commonly broken law, not making it right but he is not by any means encouraging me because i will not drink any more or less because of his influence just havin a chat. but i do see where you are coming from.

[BlackDog]

Ok thanks for the heads up. I had no idea he is underage.

You better stick with pop for now, 'til you're old enough. Of course you're old enough to go to war, where people try to kill you, but you're not old enough to drink 'cuz you're still too immature. Makes perfect sense. But that's a discussion for a different board.
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[Pauly Walnuts]

Ok thanks for the heads up. I had no idea he is underage.

You better stick with pop for now, 'til you're old enough. Of course you're old enough to go to war, where people try to kill you, but you're not old enough to drink 'cuz you're still too immature. Makes perfect sense. But that's a discussion for a different board.
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aw shucks... only orange crush for me :( hahah

[icehog3]

Heineken is one of the worst imports going. In general, avoid any beer in a green bottle. They skunk very easily, and Heineken in a bottle is almost always skunked.

Ain't it the truth, Warren. Had a few ;) Moosehead in my younger days, I think that beer was intended to smell like skunk. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I enjoyed some Moose Drool last night. Great stuff, I am really becoming a brown ale fan. Best one Ive had so far:tu

[BigFrank]

I'm drinking a Sam Adams Cream Stout now. The TJV2009 got a little tiresome. 750 mls is too much for one person to enjoy. This cream stout is tasting great.A good brew indeed. I love the Sam Adams line, most of the beers are very tasty not to mention at 7-8 bucks a six pack it's quite worth it to me.

[BigFrank]

Ain't it the truth, Warren. Had a few ;) Moosehead in my younger days, I think that beer was intended to smell like skunk. :r
I remember my first Moosehead hangover. It was rather brutal if I remember correctly.

[BlackDog]

I'm currently drinking a Lake Superior Father Duluth Oatmeal Stout. I used to not like stouts, but once I figured out that you need to drink them cool and not cold, it makes all the difference in their flavor. Take the bottle out of the refrigerator and let it warm for half an hour, and you've got one of the nicest drinks possible.

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Sam Adams Cream Stout now. Then I'm going to sleep.

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Founder's Breakfast Stout. This beer is soooo good. When the Holy Trinity get together for a beer, this is the stuff they drink.

[leasingthisspace]

I need to find some Founder's B.S. I love stouts and I keep hearing of this one.
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[wavescrashing]

Trying Landshark lager. To say it's a full step above O'Douls is a stretch. Not to mention it tastes like typical light Anheiser crap. Meh.

[cort]

Coors Light!! ( I know, I know) but I have had about 17 of them:banger

[wavescrashing]

Coors Light!! ( I know, I know) but I have had about 17 of them:banger


You and your friggin coors. Hell, I drank some too :D

[Pauly Walnuts]

Coors Light!! ( I know, I know) but I have had about 17 of them:banger

There it is, Coors. something ive actually heard of! if it has ale in the name i havent tried it, but from what i hear i should.

[avid toker]

Stoudt's Smooth Hoperator. I don't care what you call it, an IPA or a Dopplebock....it's just plain good.

[BlackDog]

I'm eating fried fillets of bluegill I caught yesterday, steamed greenbeans, dirty rice, and quartered apples; paired with a bomber of SN Torpedo. Talk about good food. :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm eating fried fillets of bluegill I caught yesterday, steamed greenbeans, dirty rice, and quartered apples; paired with a bomber of SN Torpedo. Talk about good food. :tu

Your killing me Warren:dr:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Still have some Moose Drool for tonight. It is my favorite brown ale by far.

[MichaelJ]

Enjoying my 4th Guinness....practically a meal by itself. :tu

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Left Hand Milk Stout. Nice & smooth, good tasting stout.

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Wood-Aged Old Ale (blend of Imperial Stout and Scotch Ale aged eleven months in oak bourbon barrels)!!!:dr

[hornitosmonster]

Enjoyed a Rochefort 10 as a Cowboys won the NFC East celebration beer.

Had Blue Moons (nothing better on tap) at the sportsbar during the game.

[BlackDog]

Drinking a DFH 90 Minute.

[kenstogie]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/Sz6qMHuW2BI/AAAAAAAADz4/Oy1Xu8SN20I/s800/IMG_9596.JPG Here the last beer I had. It was a "breakfast beer" nice!

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Tyranena Headless Man, my last one. I'm liking this Headless Man better than my last one, but I doubt I'll run out and buy more. I'm going to have a GI Oatmeal Stout after I'm done with this.

I made a list today of the beers currently on hand at my house. Turns out I've got 30 different kinds. Not a bad selection.

3 - Trader Joe/Unibroue Vintage 2009
1 - Unibroue La Fin du Monde
1 - Southern Tier Krampus
1 - Southern Tier Unearthly
1 - Great Divide YETI Imperial Stout
1 - Full Sail Old Boardhead Barleywine
3 - Goose Island Oatmeal Stout
3 - Goose Island Indian Pale Ale
3 - Goose Island Nut Brown Ale
3 - Goose Island Honker Ale
6 - Sam Adams Cream Stout
5 - Founder's Backwoods Bastard
4 - Tyranena Hop Whore
1 - Dogfish Head 90 Minute
2 - Surly Furious
2 - Lagunitas IPA
3 - North Coast Old Rasputin
1 - Boulder Beer Hazed & Infused
2 - Guinness Draught Stout
2 - Corzendonk Xmas Ale
1 - Sam Smith Nut Brown Ale
1 - Mad River Steelhead Extra Stout
2 - Weinhenstephaner Original Lager
1 - Victory Pils
4 - Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold
4 - Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter
2 - Founder's Breakfast Stout
1 - Left Hand Fade to Black Export Stout
1 - Wychwood Hobgoblin
1 - Flying Dog Triple

[dccraft]

Had a nice Great Lakes Brewing Co Elliot Ness last evening :tu

[jim367]

Goose Island Matilda and Pere Jacques are must tries! Fullers London Porter is good this time of the year.

[BlackDog]

Had a Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold last night. One of the nicest lagers made in the USA. The malts make it smooth and creamy.
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[dccraft]

Had a Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold last night. One of the nicest lagers made in the USA. The malts make it smooth and creamy.
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These are especially nice. Got one in the fridge.:tu

[BlackDog]

Had a Surly Furious with chicken & green bean curry for dinner. Good eating. Man I love that beer.

[Salvelinus]

Goose Island Matilda and Pere Jacques are must tries! Fullers London Porter is good this time of the year.

Had the Matilda last time through Chicago, I enjoyed it.

[BlackDog]

Just finished a bomber of Full Sail Barleywine. I'm feeling fine right now. ;)

[kaisersozei]

Had a DFH Olde School Barleywine while watching Inglorious Basterds Friday night:

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

I love "big-beers," so I really enjoyed this one. It's brewed with dates & figs, which gave it a pleasant flavor and sweetness that complemented the malt and went well with the hop bitterness. At 15% ABV, I'm sure it will age just fine, too. :al The label says:

Directions: Open bottle, pour contents into two snifters. Enjoy. OR: walk hand-in-neck into the middle of the woods. Use a shovel to dig a 2x2 hole three feet deep. Seal the bottle in a plastic bag. Place in hole & pack with dirt. Memorize location & leave. Return exactly one year later. Dig up bottle, open & enjoy.

Those guys up in Delaware are a bit off... but they make interesting beer! :D

[Tripp]

Had a Widmer Pitch Black IPA last night... Pretty good, very different. Didn't go great with my Tatuaje Noellas, so I think I'll try it with a maduro next time.

[Salvelinus]

Those guys up in Delaware are a bit off... but they make interesting beer! :D

Read Brewing up a Business if you haven't. Gives some great insight into why they do what they do, makes me enjoy their beer a bit more. They like beer...a lot.

[Mikey202]

Sierra Nevada Stout

[BlackDog]

I drank a Goose Island Nut Brown Ale before. Nice, but a little sweeter than I think is right for this style. I'd prefer it to be a bit more bitter.

Now I'm drinking a Tyranean Hop Whore, which is the bomb. Think of red grapefruit juice with 8% abv. Yum.

[BlackDog]

Last night I drank a Surly Coffee Bender. I liked it OK, but IMO it's too much like a coffee drink and not enough like beer. I'll drink the other 3, but it's not something I'd buy again.

[Drat]

Drinking my Simcoe IPA that I brewed with some wildflower honey. Tastes so good in the mouth but the aftertaste kills it. I accidentally burned the wort during the boil.

I drink my mistakes though... :-)

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a Founder's Porter. Yowza, this is wonderful porter. I'm not sure where "porter" ends and "stout" begins, but this one sure hits the spot on a winter night.

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking my first ever HopSlam. Oh my goodness, what an IPA. There is SO much going on in this beer.

[BlackDog]

Drinking an Old Rasputin. Great stout.

[cort]

Pilsner Urquell:banger

[St. Lou Stu]

Got two growlers filled at Schlafly's... Coffee Stout and Christmas Ale.

Having a couple of frosty Christmas Ales now.

Coffee Stout Particulars:
This collaboration with Kaldi's Coffee uses the cold toddy method of extraction for the coffee. We mix it with Oatmeal Stout for an exceptionally delicious beer.

ABV:5.7%
OG: 14
IBU: 40
CAL (12 oz.): 195

Christmas Ale Particulars:
A full-bodied amber ale to spice up the holidays. ‘Tis the season to enjoy this rich and flavorful ale made with orange peel, cloves and spicy hops. Also available in bottles.
ABV:8%

[TFULLERY]

Foster's its Australian for beer:ss

[DrDubzz]

Perroni

not bad out of a bottle, excellent on tap

[cherrybomb]

laguinitas cappachino stout out of petaluma

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Glissade Golden Bock!!!:dr

[NCRadioMan]

Sam Adams Irish Red
Sam Adams Black Lager
Shiner

[BlackDog]

Working from home this afternoon, so I decided to crack open a Surly Furious to start the weekend right.

[Jbailey]

Had a Fatty Boombalatty by Furthermore and a Ballistic IPA by Asylum at lunch.

[kaisersozei]

One of my friends at work went to Rochester over Christmas and she brought me back an awesome selection Ommegang beers: Three Philosophers, Witte, Hennepin, Abbey Ale, and this:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/P1020822.jpg

Don't think I've ever seen 12oz bottles of these, even when we went to Cooperstown a few years ago!

[BlackDog]

I've only had Hennepin and Three Philosophers from Ommegang. Both were very good. I want to try some of their other beers as well. Good friends you've got there. :tu

I spent most of the day ice fishing, and was ready for a couple beers when I got home. Just finished a Goose Island Honker's Ale. Now I'm drinking a Sam Adams Cream Stout. I think this is my favorite "regular" stout.

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Founder's Double Trouble. Wow, what a great beer. If you have it available in your area, and like IPA's, go for it.

[pnoon]

Drinking a growler of Brooklyn Brewery's Blast Double IPA right now. It is quite tasty, but not as good as Pliny.

scottie

:tu

[Jbailey]

Had a Three Floyds Dreadnaught IPA and now a Founders Backwoods Bastard.

Both are :drx100!

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Southern Tier Choklat stout. Good, but too much like a chocolate drink and not enough like beer. I've had stouts with some chocolate before, but this is more like chocolate with a little stout.
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[Partagaspete]

A girl I was bowling against last night hada hoodie advertising a beer called Moose Drool. With a name like that its got to be good, right? Anyoneever hear of it?

[Salvelinus]

Brown ale out of Montana. I like it.

[BlackDog]

Yeah, Moose Drool is pretty good.

I'm drinking a Goose Island Oatmeal Stout.

[Scimmia]

A girl I was bowling against last night hada hoodie advertising a beer called Moose Drool. With a name like that its got to be good, right? Anyoneever hear of it?

It is good. It's a very popular American style Brown Ale from Big Sky Brewing in Montana. It's one of those "definition of the style" kind of beers, when someone asks what an American Brown is, Moose Drool is used as an example.

[NCRadioMan]

DFH 60 Min
Magic Hat Howl
Magic Hat Lucky Kat

[Bubba - NJ]

Dog Fishhead Indian Brown Ale . Almost as dark as a stout . Not bad .

[Bubba - NJ]

One of my friends at work went to Rochester over Christmas and she brought me back an awesome selection Ommegang beers: Three Philosophers, Witte, Hennepin, Abbey Ale, and this:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/P1020822.jpg

Don't think I've ever seen 12oz bottles of these, even when we went to Cooperstown a few years ago!

I had a Witte the other night and did enjoy it . Enjoyed a Abbey Ale a couple weeks ago and had a Hennepin last summer . I'm catching what the Ommengang Brewery is throwing . How was the Rare Vos ? Three philosophers ?

[Stick]

Founders Backwoods Bastard.
:drx100!

Indeed, drinking one now. Nummy.

[BlackDog]

Drank a Victory Prima Pils earlier with dinner (fried bluegills). Now drinking a Bell's HopSlam. Good food, good beer. :tu

[Red]

about to try an 09 Pere Jacques

[RightAJ]

Wow you guys drink some crazy stuff!!! I'm sittin here with some Coors Light feeling lame lol

aj

[Tripp]

Had another Widmer Pitch Black IPA at work tonight :D

[BlackDog]

If you like Coors Light then drink Coors Light. But like premium cigars, there are many other options, made with more care and better ingredients. Wow you guys drink some crazy stuff!!! I'm sittin here with some Coors Light feeling lame lol

aj
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[itsme_timd]

We just got Founder's in GA recently so I've been drinkin' it up...

Love the Breakfast Stout.. a LOT. The Imperial Stout and the Dirty Bastard are good, too!

[RightAJ]

If you like Coors Light then drink Coors Light. But like premium cigars, there are many other options, made with more care and better ingredients.
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Not to say I like CL... just doesn't fill you up as much during a night of hard drinking

I like the mainstream good stuff but havent gotten into the premiums yet

aj

[cort]

Coors Light:banger

After 3 glasses of Highland Park 12 year, two 22 oz. Red Rocket Ales, and one 22 oz. AleSmith Anvil ESB.

CL is all I have left. But it is my favorite party beer,:tu

[RightAJ]

Coors Light:banger

After 3 glasses of Highland Park 12 year, two 22 oz. Red Rocket Ales, and one 22 oz. AleSmith Anvil ESB.

CL is all I have left. But it is my favorite party beer,:tu

Team member:banger:banger:banger

[cort]

Team member:banger:banger:banger

I'll send you the team registration form PM your addy.;)

[RightAJ]

:D:banger:ssI'll send you the team registration form PM your addy.;)

[NCRadioMan]

More DFH 60 Min IPA. Can't get enough of it! :al

[icehog3]

Black and Tan. And another. And another. And another..... :r

[cort]

Black and Tan. And another. And another. And another..... :r

You're a stallion. How many threesomes can you have in one night?;)

[icehog3]

You're a stallion. How many threesomes can you have in one night?;)

All of them? :r

[cort]

All of them? :r

We gotta party:banger

[icehog3]

We gotta party:banger

:banger:tu:D

[Red]

hopslam!

[Partagaspete]

it is good. It's a very popular american style brown ale from big sky brewing in montana. It's one of those "definition of the style" kind of beers, when someone asks what an american brown is, moose drool is used as an example.

i will look for some to try.

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2010!!!:dr

[marge796]

Miller High Life


:tu


Chris.....

[kaisersozei]

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2010!!!:dr

The 2010 is out?! I'm on the lookout! :banger

[druturn]

On my recent trip to Berlin I gave Berliner Weisse a shot, wasn't a huge fan of it, a little sour for my taste. Recently been drinking alot of Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Dunkel.

[NCRadioMan]

Smuttynose IPA
Brooklyn Choc Stout