What beers are you enjoying?

[BlackDog]

Here is some beer **** for Skywalker. My local shop is clearing these out for $3.99 each. I'm sure the hops are not as "sharp" as when they were fresh, but it's still a darn nice beer. Making some fish tacos for dinner tonight, I think they will go nicely together.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=65&pictureid=3759

[BryanB]

Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Stout. Good stuff

[Val]

Newcastle Brown Ale. It doesn't get much better.

[Razorhog]

Newcastle Brown Ale. It doesn't get much better.

I can agree with that, one of my favs!

Right now I'm enjoying Miller Lite :tu

[Guitarman-S.T-]

as soon as i post pictures of my haul"you guys need to decide what i should drink tonight haha" standby:

[BlackDog]

Newcastle Brown Ale. It doesn't get much better.

You may be interested to try Cigar City's Bolita Brown Double Nut Brown Ale. It's made in Tampa, FL, so I'm guessing it will be pretty easy for you to find in your area. One of the best in the "English Brown Ale" style.

And heck, it's Double Nut, so it's gotta be good, right? :ss

[replicant_argent]

Schells Snowstorm Baltic Porter with a Punch Churchill.... not bad at all

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

You may be interested to try Cigar City's Bolita Brown Double Nut Brown Ale. It's made in Tampa, FL, so I'm guessing it will be pretty easy for you to find in your area. One of the best in the "English Brown Ale" style.

And heck, it's Double Nut, so it's gotta be good, right? :ss

Cigar City is suppose to be brewing some damn good beer.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Founders: Breakfast Stout


First impression, Really digging it!- Not 100% how it stands up to Surly's Coffee Bender, or Averys Czar...

But Its brutal and Loving it

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Founders: Breakfast Stout


First impression, Really digging it!- Not 100% how it stands up to Surly's Coffee Bender, or Averys Czar...

But Its brutal and Loving it

Fantastic beer:tu

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Schells Snowstorm Baltic Porter with a Punch Churchill.... not bad at all

Fantastic beer:tu

Definitely! I seem to like these darker beers colder, after tasting a few as they warm up... But all in all I continue to enjoy every taste!:su

[tyrion]

I'm drinking a Cigar City Double Cream Ale from a growler I bought this weekend. They are making some excellent beers and being recognized for it. Still difficult to get even here in SoFla. I have a bunch in the fridge to hold be over for a while.

[BlackDog]

Not 100% how it stands up to Surly's Coffee Bender, or Averys Czar...

But Its brutal and Loving it

To me Coffee Bender is my least favorite of Surly's four "regulars". Too much like a coffee drink and not enough like beer. But they sell the heck out of it so I am clearly in the minority opinion.

The other beers you mention are thicker - more viscous- than CB, which is a brown ale cold brewed with copious coffee.
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[Sauer Grapes]

I'm drinking a Cigar City Double Cream Ale from a growler I bought this weekend. They are making some excellent beers and being recognized for it. Still difficult to get even here in SoFla. I have a bunch in the fridge to hold be over for a while.

Jai Alai is one stinking awesome IPA. I just hate that they're funded by the strip club industry in Tampa.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

To me Coffee Bender is my least favorite of Surly's four "regulars". Too much like a coffee drink and not enough like beer. But they sell the heck out of it so I am clearly in the minority opinion.

The other beers you mention are thicker - more viscous- than CB, which is a brown ale cold brewed with copious coffee.
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I will have to revisit it tomorrow, I remember the drinkability from it was very high- But was probably my first Dark rich brew besides Guinness etc... This is a great new venture for me! Cannot wait for the next mysterious glass

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Boulevard Single-wide IPA, my first. This is a nice IPA, will certainly buy more in the future.

[Mikey202]

Sierra Nevada Kellerwies and 2010 Bigfoot Ale.

Bought an extra six pack of Bigfoot to put in the back of the fridge.:D

[Jbailey]

Another one of my new favs. John Henry 3 Lick Spiker Ale
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3227/img0482xm.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/img0482xm.jpg/)

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Drinking a Boulevard Single-wide IPA, my first. This is a nice IPA, will certainly buy more in the future.

TASTY! My first Boulevard was a Double Wide, which I tried the single first but my only local shop in Clear lake offers a few extreme IPA"s only in some selections.. BOOO!

right now i am trying a Founders Backwoods Bastard.. Wow, not what i expected.. Thought it was going to be much richer, darker, but it has a really light mouth feel, not much of a bourbon kick but possibly the proof ;) I seem to taste more of the barrel, and the Bourbon mouth 'burn' rather than much flavor, But I am enjoying it :banger

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Glissade tonight!!!:tu

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Sierra Nevada Glissade tonight!!!:tu

how is it :D

[replicant_argent]

BTW, ST, the Baltic Porter from Schells is pretty much a thick syrupy meal in a glass, plan accordingly. I love thick beer and I could only comfortably drink one without feeling like someone would poke my bloated gut with a sharp stick.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Right on mr. Pete!
Going to vegas any time soon?

[Jbailey]

Founders Double Trouble.

[Skywalker]

Here is some beer **** for Skywalker. My local shop is clearing these out for $3.99 each. I'm sure the hops are not as "sharp" as when they were fresh, but it's still a darn nice beer. Making some fish tacos for dinner tonight, I think they will go nicely together.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=65&pictureid=3759

Very nice Warren!!!

I have a few bottles left!!!

Mmmmm would be great with fish tacos!!!:dr

BTW - They serve fish tacos at the Brewery!!!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

enough of a glass of Surly Furious to do a review on beeradvocate... and then my cat felt it necessary for it to be aced on the ground.. Soaked into my couch and floor.. Awesome =]

Obviously his tastes are different from mine cause O'h was I enjoying that furious.... =[

[Skywalker]

New Belgium Fat Tire!!!

[Darrell]

Very nice Warren!!!

I have a few bottles left!!!

Mmmmm would be great with fish tacos!!!:dr

BTW - They serve fish tacos at the Brewery!!!

I love fish tacos. :dr

[nater]

working through 2 abita sampler packs... Reminds me of home :(

[BlackDog]

had my first Sierra Nevada Glissade last night. Won'tb e my last, it was very good. I think I heard (maybe here?) that this is supposed to be the same recipe as the "original" Coors from the 1970's. If that's true, it was a great beer. I'll be buying more of this for sure.

[replicant_argent]

I was thinking "Black and Tan" the other night. Tried to layer a Schell Stout on top of a Summit Horizon Red (think Surly Furious Jr.). It didn't layer well, either from poor technique or wrong SGs, but it was gosh darn delicious.

[kugie]

HARPOON Celtic Red ale:tu

Very Tasty:dr

[BlackDog]

Summit Horizon Red (think Surly Furious Jr.).
I didn't get that from Horizon, maybe I need to try it again. If it really is Furious jr., that would be a nice cost-effective subsitiution on occasion.

Here is my review from BA:

12oz bottle poured in a cylindrical Hobgoblin pint glass.

A- Nice deep red with one finger of head. Clings nicely to glass.

S- Hoppy, citrusy aroma up front, with a bit of molasses in the background.

T- Like the smell, this has plenty of Hops and grapefuit up front, and finishes with light malt. However, there is a metallic aspect to this that I find unpleasant. Seems a bit unbalanced for an amber ale. IMO should be a bit more in the malt deparment.

M- A bit thin, and a bit too bitter for this style. I'd prefer less carbonation but it's certainly not excessive.

D- This is certainly a fine sessionable beer, but I was hoping for something more. I'd like to try this on tap too see how it compares to the bottled version. Summit seems to have "good" beer down pat, but I'd like to see them release a couple of "great" beers.

[Blindjimme]

Picked up He Brew Jewbilation and Lagunitas Gnarly Wine yesterday. I'll try one of them tonite. The Gnarly Wine seems low ABV for a barley wine. Are you guys sipping this or drinking a full glass?

Edit: Now that I've thought about it, a sipping barley wine would be much more costly. I'm pouring a glass.

[Mpython24]

Gotta be america's oldest, Yuengling Lager.

[Red]

sam adams, noble hop

[mastershogun]

New Glarus brought back unplugged cherry stout. Gave it a try today... the bottle was done in about 60 seconds :dr

[Jbailey]

Having a glass of Westmalle Trappist Ale Double.

[Jbailey]

Now onto the Westmalle Trappist Ale Triple.

[BlackDog]

Anchor Liberty Ale

[Partagaspete]

Now onto the Westmalle Trappist Ale Triple.

:tu

Me,I am having some delicious Blue Point Hoptical Illusione. Good stuff.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Sierra Nevada Torpedo- For a supposed extreme IPA.. I find it very mellow, Floral, crisp and fruity with out a strong astringent back bone of more.. well.. Hoppier IPA's?

Diggin it though, think Furious Jr's cousin's Brother hahaha

[MikeyC]

New Glarus brought back unplugged cherry stout. Gave it a try today... the bottle was done in about 60 seconds :dr

They make some REALLY good beers. I wish we could get them out here in MA.

Picked up He Brew Jewbilation and Lagunitas Gnarly Wine yesterday. I'll try one of them tonite. The Gnarly Wine seems low ABV for a barley wine. Are you guys sipping this or drinking a full glass?

Edit: Now that I've thought about it, a sipping barley wine would be much more costly. I'm pouring a glass.

I've had teh Hebrew Jewbilation a few times. It's a decent beer. I found it to be overly sweet for my taste. However, I really appreciate the cheekiness of this beer company. It's called "Jewbilation Bar Mitzvah" and there are 13 kinds of hop and 13% ABV. Plus, they brewed it to celebrate the 13th anniversary of their company. They actually threw a mini-Bar Mitzvah for themselves last year at the Great American Beer Festival. It was pretty funny.

[NCRadioMan]

Hoppier IPA's?



Just about anything. :r

Last evening at the W.H.A.T.:

Rouge Captain Sig's Northwestern Ale (wasn't expecting much but was very pleased)
Founders Double Trouble
DFH 60 Min
Chimay Red (your right again Dave! :tu)

[Tripp]

I've got a Red Chair NWPA lined up for later today.

[Jbailey]

;)
Glad you enjoyed it Greg.

[landhoney]

New Glarus brought back unplugged cherry stout. Gave it a try today... the bottle was done in about 60 seconds :dr

If you can get more NG beers and would like to do a swap for some cigars, please PM me. :tu

[BigCat]

I was thinking "Black and Tan" the other night. Tried to layer a Schell Stout on top of a Summit Horizon Red (think Surly Furious Jr.). It didn't layer well, either from poor technique or wrong SGs, but it was gosh darn delicious.

For making black and tans at home, you might want to try this:

http://www.brutul.com/

My sister's boyfriend gave one to me...it still requires a little delicacy, but it definitely makes it easier and is kind of a cool addition to a bar. No affiliation with the company, just thought I'd point it out.

[Blindjimme]

Had the Lagunitas Gnarly Wine last night. First taste is a blast of orange blossom honey that fills the nose and coats your tongue. There's a nice hoppiness through out. Not as sweet as it may sound, really good. :tu

[Guitarman-S.T-]

For making black and tans at home, you might want to try this:

http://www.brutul.com/

My sister's boyfriend gave one to me...it still requires a little delicacy, but it definitely makes it easier and is kind of a cool addition to a bar. No affiliation with the company, just thought I'd point it out.

Own it.... its Brutal.. I dig it ... Go buy it :su

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Sierra Nevada Kellerweis
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[Bobfire]

Lagunitas IPA. Man I'm starting to turn into a Hop Head! Gotta try more beers with lots of Cascade hops in them.

[NCRadioMan]

Lagunitas IPA. Man I'm starting to turn into a Hop Head! Gotta try more beers with lots of Cascade hops in them.

Staying with Lagunitas, try Hop Stoopid. :tu

[Jbailey]

I would also suggest the Lagunitas IPA Maximus. :tu

[BlackDog]

And Lagunitas Olde Gnarlywine is pretty big in the hops department too.

[cort]

6'er of SA Noble Pils to start and a 4 pack of Dogfish Head 90 min.

[BeerAdvocate]

Boulevard Tank 7 Saison - Mmmm Mmmm Tasty!!!

[mastershogun]

Had the New Glarus cherry yesterday so i figured i'd try a blueberry stout today. dark horse blueberry stout was good but definitely not as good as the NG cherry... not even close

[Partagaspete]

For making black and tans at home, you might want to try this:

http://www.brutul.com/

My sister's boyfriend gave one to me...it still requires a little delicacy, but it definitely makes it easier and is kind of a cool addition to a bar. No affiliation with the company, just thought I'd point it out.

I MUST have one!

I contcted the company to see if they would give a group discount. If they will I may set up a group buy.

T

[Partagaspete]

by the way

Blue Point Hoptical Illusione is AWESOME! not as hoppy as DFH but wonderfully delicious and goes better with a smoke IMHO.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sam Adams Noble Pils

[Sauer Grapes]

Expedition Stout, Troeg's Nugget Nectar, and HopSlam tonight

[mastershogun]

Expedition Stout, Troeg's Nugget Nectar, and HopSlam tonight

Just had a hopslam with some chips and hummus for an afternoon snack... tasty :dr

[mastershogun]

If you can get more NG beers and would like to do a swap for some cigars, please PM me. :tu

next time i stock up i'll let you know

[Resipsa]

A Unibroue hat trick picked up today:

Unibroue Terrible

Unibroue La Fin Du Monde

and Unibroue Trois Pistoles. Grab them if you can, great stuff!

[captain53]

It is 45 degrees and sunny here in the Ozarks today and just came in off the dock after a Trinidad Churchill and 3 Sam Adams Cream Stouts. Very nice way to spend a couple of hours after a couple of months of mostly brutal weather.:)

[Skywalker]

Racer 5 IPA!!!:dr

[cort]

Dogfish Head 90 min.

My first time trying it and DAMN!!! Definitely not the last time:tu

[cort]

Racer 5 IPA!!!:dr

One of my Faves Dive. Nice choice:tu

[Skywalker]

One of my Faves Dice. Nice choice:tu

Very nice paired with a Brick House!!!:tu

[smokeyandthebandit05]

It is 45 degrees and sunny here in the Ozarks today and just came in off the dock after a Trinidad Churchill and 3 Sam Adams Cream Stouts. Very nice way to spend a couple of hours after a couple of months of mostly brutal weather.

I wish I was in your weather after 24+ inches of snow and good choice of cigar and beer :tu:tu

Dogfish Head 90 min.

My first time trying it and DAMN!!! Definitely not the last time:tu

Ive only had this on tap and all I can say is wow! Idk if I could ever have it out of a bottle...maybe... but off tap :dr

Now Im workin on an Old Rasputin Imperial Stout :dr

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Satisfaction Jackson Double IPA
Ale Asylum Ballistic IPA
Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter

[BlackDog]

No joy for me today, no beers. I feel like crap, got a bad cold. :td

[Jbailey]

forgot about the
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Now Im workin on an Old Rasputin Imperial Stout :dr

Ah man! Last time I went to the shop I had the workers search up and down for that Brew haha, But settled for Averys Czar


How is it?

[Jbailey]

Got Ale Asylum mercy in my glass and letting it warm up a tad. I really love this beer. There are so many flavors going on at one time it's insane, some fruit notes some wood.

First beer of the day and can already feel the 9.5 abv in this one.

Cheers

[Red]

founders centennial

[BlackDog]

Saw this on another site and it made me laugh.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5881/nons.gif

[awsmith4]

[COLOR="Blue"][SIZE="3"][B]Saw this on another site and it made me laugh.

:r:r I like it :tu


At the moment I am enjoying a Tommyknocker Imperial Nut Brown Ale

[BeerAdvocate]

Spaten German lager

[VirtualSmitty]

Nothing fancy tonight, Anchor Steam with dinner.

[okieRob]

Nothing fancy tonight, Anchor Steam with dinner.

It may not be fancy but there isn't anything wrong with Anchor Steam :banger

[okieRob]

For me tonight - Point Cascade Pale Ale from Point Brewery in Stevens Point, WI. A very good hoppy pale.

I've been to Stevens Point. The thing that amazes me is this stuff has started popping up in liquor stores where I live which is about 1200 miles from Stevens Point.

[Jbailey]

Finished a Smuttynose Porter.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Ah man! Last time I went to the shop I had the workers search up and down for that Brew haha, But settled for Averys Czar


How is it?

Its one of my top favorite Imperial Stouts. Very balanced and you dont taste the 9% alcohol. Its just so damn good but a little on the expensive side. It seems to run around $8-10 a 4 pack around here

Saw this on another site and it made me laugh.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5881/nons.gif

I saw this in the paper last Sunday and was like "YES!!! That is awesome!"

[quantim0]

Some IPA home brews and an Abbey ale who's name I can't remember since the bottle is outside and I'm lazy.

[BlackDog]

Feeling well enough today to have a Sam Adams Cream Stout.

[icehog3]

For me tonight - Point Cascade Pale Ale from Point Brewery in Stevens Point, WI. A very good hoppy pale.

I've been to Stevens Point. The thing that amazes me is this stuff has started popping up in liquor stores where I live which is about 1200 miles from Stevens Point.

Man, that brings back memories. When I was in my late teens, we used to drive up to Stevens Point the beginning of every summer and buy a sh*tload of cases of Point Beer for $4 a case with a $1 deposit per case. Couldn't get it anywhere but near Stevens Point back then....and at $4 a case, how could a bunch of underage kids go wrong? :r

[Wanger]

Had some Great Divide Espresso Oak Aged imperial Stout last night. VERY tasty!

[okieRob]

at $4 a case, how could a bunch of underage kids go wrong? :r

Ahem - it is a little more than that now :D

[icehog3]

Ahem - it is a little more than that now :D

Oh, I'm sure.....used to be cheap until it became "hip". ;) :r

[Jbailey]

Oh, I'm sure.....used to be cheap until it became "hip". ;) :r

Still not as hip as PBR.;)

[icehog3]

Still not as hip as PBR.;)

What is? :r

[Jbailey]

Point Beer

And me. :tu

[icehog3]

Point Beer

And me. :tu

True dat, Cat Daddio. :cool2:

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Trying my first Left Hand Milk Stout. Im not sure how I feel about it yet. I think it needs to get warm first:tu

[NCRadioMan]

Delirium Tremens
Smuttynose IPA
Double Trouble

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Big Foot!!!:tu

[newcigarz]

Sierra Nevada Big Foot!!!:tu

:tpd:

[leasingthisspace]

I found I like LHMS almost room temp like 55 or 60 degrees, then it is great.
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[BlackDog]

I found I like LHMS almost room temp like 55 or 60 degrees, then it is great.

I find this to be true with all stouts. Warmer is better.
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[kenstogie]

Most beer is served to cold. This is frequently done (as I am told) to cover up the taste or lack there of. I prefer cellar temp for most but there are a few that are nice a little cooler. If you try beer a little warmer you may notice many different flavors but as the "rule" goes if you like it that way, drink it that way.

[kugie]

Harpoon 100 barrel Series
Island Creek Oyster Stout
i am not a big Stout Fan but this was Yummy :tu

[Blindjimme]

Last nite:
Left Coast Asylum Belgium Style Tripel Ale
SN Big Foot Ale

[NCRadioMan]

Racer 5 IPA

[Guitarman-S.T-]

The Al' Mighty Hefe' Known as

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier

[Sauer Grapes]

HopSlam

[Bubba - NJ]

Sierra Nevada Porter tonight followed by a SS Taddy Porter , really good stuff . :chr

[Jbailey]

Racer 5 IPA

Another tasty IPA that got suggested to me by some BOTL's on the west coast.

Pretty tasty stuff.:tu

[NCRadioMan]

Pretty tasty stuff.:tu

Agreed. Gonna have to try some other Bear Republic beers.

On to some Arrogant Bastard Ale.

[bresdogsr]

SN Kellerweis pretty tasty.

[Pilon]

Downed a 40oz of Blue Moon Gran Cru 2009 the other night, it was mighty tasty.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I find this to be true with all stouts. Warmer is better.
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I found I like LHMS almost room temp like 55 or 60 degrees, then it is great.
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I actually like room temp beer. I'll pour something and start drinking it 10-15 min later. Well I am talkin about micros lol nothin like bud or PBR.


Tonight Im workin on some Paulaner Hefeweizen

[kazzaca]

Recently had some Innis & Gunn for the first time and it was great! It was a little bit on the sweeter side but had a really nice flavor to it.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Recently had some Innis & Gunn for the first time and it was great! It was a little bit on the sweeter side but had a really nice flavor to it.

Ive been lookin at that. Ive heard its good. What style was it like

On a side note: After an hour I finally finished the hefe

[kaisersozei]

Trying my first Left Hand Milk Stout. Im not sure how I feel about it yet. I think it needs to get warm first:tu

I don't care for it as much as I do their Fade to Black. That one is an exceptional stout (an Imperial, instead of a milk stout.)

[Jbailey]

Had a central waters mudpuppy porter (my favorite porter).
And Bell's 9000 ale now. I let it warm up a bit and will say this is some crazy beer. It drinks like a sweet beer and finishes like a wine. Not sure how I feel about this one yet.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

a Nice pint of Coffee Bender from Surly before i trek to a handful of Guitarcenters!
Cheers*

[BlackDog]

I don't care for it as much as I do their Fade to Black. That one is an exceptional stout (an Imperial, instead of a milk stout.)
Oh yeah. Fade to Black is just awesome. It's a dry Irish stout rather than sweet milk stout, but holy mackeral is it good.

[cort]

Went to BJ's for lunch and their seasonal beer is a Trappist IPA. Pretty damn good:tu

[Jbailey]

Having a glass of New Glarus unplugged Bohemian Lager.

[kazzaca]

Ive been lookin at that. Ive heard its good. What style was it like

On a side note: After an hour I finally finished the hefe

It reminded me of Newcastle Brown but it was more crisp. It`s aged in old bourbon barrels so it`s got a pretty unique flavor to it.

[huero71]

Gordon Biersch Märzen.

[Bubba - NJ]

SS Winter Celebration Ale 2009 . Last one and really good .

[Shadow]

Yungling Bock Beer, very tasty with a hint of hops.:tu

[Jbailey]

Went to Ale Asylum for lunch and had a Ballistic and also a new beer they are trying out.
No official name (last week it was taboo this week it's swagger) but it was a Belgian IPA, it was good.

[MortonMilo]

Got into some Delirium Tremens last night that made for a rough morning.

[WildBlueSooner]

Got into some Delirium Tremens last night that made for a rough morning.

My favorite beer :banger

Has caused many rough mornings, but it continues to be worth it

[Jbailey]

Having a glass of Ale Asylum Mercy.

[longknocker]

Sweetwater 420 Pale Ale! I'm Loving These!:banger

[awsmith4]

Sweetwater 420 Pale Ale! I'm Loving These!:banger

Sweetwater 420 was responsible for me becoming interested in craft beers :tu

I too enjoyed a Sweetwater beer today, the BSP, which was fantastic!

[Blindjimme]

As soon as I get home and settled, a Stone Smoked Porter.

Edit: I need to make that sooner than later!

[longknocker]

Sweetwater 420 was responsible for me becoming interested in craft beers :tu

I too enjoyed a Sweetwater beer today, the BSP, which was fantastic!

Albert, What Is The Difference In The 2 Beers? Thanks!:)

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Sweetwater 420 Pale Ale! I'm Loving These!:banger

I think Ive seen this at my local store. Is the box either green or purple?

[D_A]

Stone IPA and Bell's Two Hearted

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Surly Coffee Bender

[NCRadioMan]

Getting ready to pop the top off a Hop Stoopid bomber. Yummy!

[awsmith4]

Albert, What Is The Difference In The 2 Beers? Thanks!:)

The 420 is Sweetwater's Pale Ale (Green Label), the BSP is a Belgium Style Quad (its dark and really strong), Sweetwater has some great beers, the special release stuff is always top notch

http://www.sweetwaterbrew.com/

[hornitosmonster]

Lagunitas Maximus. Tasty IPA....

[hornitosmonster]

Getting ready to pop the top off a Hop Stoopid bomber. Yummy!

Very good beer. Great value as well :tu

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Right now Im workin on a Hop Wallop by Victory. Also today I went to my first micro brewery, Barley Creek in Tannersville, PA. I picked up a growler or a Drak Lager and a growler of their IPA. The Dark Lager was pretty good, we havent opened up the IPA yet

[Bubba - NJ]

Had my first ever SN Torpedo last night . Hit the spot as I was in the mood for the pungent and citrusy bitterness . Glissade tonight for sure .

[Jbailey]

Chimay Blue

[replicant_argent]

Tried some of this over the last few days.
http://www.troublebrewingale.com/
Smooth and malty. Good finish.

[newcigarz]

Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous. Awesome!


http://www.fototime.com/E3108093C4998FA/orig.jpg

[Wolfgang]

Boddingtons English pub ale is my go to as of now.

[Jbailey]

John Henery 3 licks spiker ale.

One of my current favorites.

[Bubba - NJ]

This Glissade is very light and not nearly as flavorful as the Torpedo . Very mellow , might be good to keep some around for visitors .

[Bubba - NJ]

"And now for something completely different" - Affligem Dubbel , date on cork 11/08 , nice thick head , bottle conditioned , nice murky brown color and delicious . A bit sweet and very smooth . It will be interesting to see how the flavors develop as it warms .

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA!!!:tu

[Bubba - NJ]

"And now for something completely different" - Affligem Dubbel , date on cork 11/08 , nice thick head , bottle conditioned , nice murky brown color and delicious . A bit sweet and very smooth . It will be interesting to see how the flavors develop as it warms .

Honey comes to taste with every sip and it's quite filling .

[Jbailey]

Also had a
rasputin russian imperial stout
Three Floyds Robert the Bruce Scotch Ale
Furthermore Fatty Boombalatty

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Three Floyds Gorch Fock

[icehog3]

Had my first Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout and my first Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porters tonight...enjoyed them both.

[Blindjimme]

Last nite:
Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA
Lagunitas IPA
SN Torpedo Ale

All good.

[Resipsa]

Guys, my beer guy has a big warehouse and seperates things first by country, and in the U.S. by state. if you could give the state for these brews it'll help me find them in his place, thanks:D

[Blindjimme]

Just coincidence, all mine yesterday were from California :tu

[Jbailey]

Guys, my beer guy has a big warehouse and seperates things first by country, and in the U.S. by state. if you could give the state for these brews it'll help me find them in his place, thanks:D

All WI Beers
Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter
Lake Louie Warped Speed Scotch Ale
Ale Asylum Ballistic IPA

[BlackDog]

Drinking Surly Furious. "Beer for a glass, from a can. For those who favor flavor, Furious has the hop-fire your taste buds have been screaming for. "

[gvarsity]

Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA (Munster IN) Damn! I love this stuff. So hoppy but so balanced.

[Steve]

Another round of He'Brew.

Actually feels pretty good going down the sore throat from this bug.

[Jbailey]

Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA (Munster IN) Damn! I love this stuff. So hoppy but so balanced.

I will agree with you Bob on this. Dreadnaught is a fantastic IPA!

[Beer Doctor]

Currently drinking Ale Asylum Ambergeddon:dr

[NCRadioMan]

Delirium Tremens at the moment.

[BlackDog]

Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA (Munster IN) Damn! I love this stuff. So hoppy but so balanced.

I will agree with you Bob on this. Dreadnaught is a fantastic IPA!

I'll be in Valparaiso, IN sometime in the next month or so on business. According to the map it's about a half hour drive to FFF in Munster. Definitely planning to get there at least once. Never had a FFF beer before, but I'm looking forward to it.

[Jbailey]

I'll be in Valparaiso, IN sometime in the next month or so on business. According to the map it's about a half hour drive to FFF in Munster. Definitely planning to get there at least once. Never had a FFF beer before, but I'm looking forward to it.



Won't happen to be April 24th?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'll be in Valparaiso, IN sometime in the next month or so on business. According to the map it's about a half hour drive to FFF in Munster. Definitely planning to get there at least once. Never had a FFF beer before, but I'm looking forward to it.

I would definitely make a stop at Three Floyds Warren:tu

[acarr]

Barbary Coast

[awsmith4]

I've had a few few good ones today

Allagash Tripel Reserve
Duck Rabbit Baltic Porter
Founders Imperial Stout

[BlackDog]

Won't happen to be April 24th?
Doubtfully. I expect I'll be there mid-week.

[Jbailey]

The 24th is Dark Lord Day at Three Floyds.

[BlackDog]

I've had a few few good ones today

Allagash Tripel Reserve
Duck Rabbit Baltic Porter
Founders Imperial Stout

Haven't had the other two, but Founders Imperial Stout is one of my absolute favorites.

[acarr]

Tejas

[vankleekkw]

The 24th is Dark Lord Day at Three Floyds.

Can't wait for the 24th. We already have a party bus lined up to take us from the north burbs down there. Cigars, Beer, Bags, and BOTL

[kugie]

Sam Adams Noble PILS

[hornitosmonster]

I have really been enjoying Stone's sublimely self-righteous ale. Man that is a great beer and might be my favorite at the moment.

[Mikey202]

Sierra Nevada 2009 13th Release Harvest Wet Hop Ale :dr

[Tredegar]

Leffe Blonde Bier from Belgium

[D_A]

Victory Hop Devil

[Resipsa]

Ommegang Hennepin, and Flying Dog Double Pale.

First time with the Double Pale. Man, at 11.5 % it's the one beer to have when you're having ONLY one, :r

Ommegang is within an hour of me, and I don't know how widely they distribute but if you can try their stuff, do. Probably the best Stateside example of Belgian style ales you can find:banger

[Jbailey]

Chimay White label, which is the triple.

-edit-
I will say for Chimay my favorite has to be the Red.

[NCRadioMan]

Hoppin' Frog B.O.R.I.S. The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout

http://www.nwmicrobrews.com/Hoppin_Frog/BORIS_The_Crusher.jpg

[Jbailey]

That's a great name Greg!

Time for a Ale Asylum Ballistic! :dr

[NCRadioMan]

Brooklyn Black Choc. Stout.

[Wolfgang]

Going out to the pub tonight.

[NCRadioMan]

It's a stout evening in west NC. Now on to an Olde Hickory Imperial Stout. This local stout is the closest to the Brooklyn I have found but with a little more kick.

[nayslayer]

I just picked up keg of Blue Moon for the home bar, should last about a month and half, not bad, not great beer

[BigCat]

Lion Stout...more coffee than chocolate to me, but I enjoyed it.

[newcigarz]

Ommegang is within an hour of me, and I don't know how widely they distribute but if you can try their stuff, do. Probably the best Stateside example of Belgian style ales you can find:banger


So right Vic. It's available here in FL. and I enjoy all their brews.

[druturn]

Köstritzer Schwarz and Fraziskaner Hefeweizen Dunkel. God I love Germany.

[Jbailey]

Having a Lagunitas Maximus, going to go well with a bar burger!
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[smokeyandthebandit05]

Having a Lagunitas Maximus, going to go well with a bar burger!
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I love the Lagunitas and they do go great with beef.

Tonight Im having a Mirco from a brewery called Barley Creek in Tannersville, PA. I passed this place goin snowboarding at the Ski place just up the road from them (Camelback) My mom who I was goin with suggested stopping by on the way back and I was very surprised. They have a small brewery in the restaurant with about 5 or 6 different brews. I picked up a growler of their Dark Lager and a growler of their IPA. The Lager was ok, the IPA is pretty standard as well. Both brews are very drinkable and are 5% and 5.5% respectively.

Would I pick these up again? Maybe the IPA I would take the Brown Ale over the Lager

[Mpython24]

Sam Adams Noble Pils

good stuff

[BeerAdvocate]

Lagunitas IPA

[awsmith4]

Tommyknocker Imperial Nut Brown again and its tasty!

Yesterday i tried the Stone Ruination IPA for the first time and it too was very good

[NCRadioMan]

Yesterday i tried the Stone Ruination IPA for the first time and it too was very good

I almost picked some up today but opted for Lagunitas IPA Maximus. Which happens to be what I am having now.

[Resipsa]

Found a lonely bottle of Stone 08 vertical epic on the way home
tonight. Deciding o. Either that, or a goose island oatmeAL stout

[kugie]

Full Moon

[NCRadioMan]

Founders Nemesis. This stuff pack a wallop! Not sure if I like it or not. Definite bourbon finish lingers.

[Jbailey]

Founders Nemesis. This stuff pack a wallop! Not sure if I like it or not. Definite bourbon finish lingers.

Where you able to try the Backwoods Bastard by Founders Greg? Wondering how it compares to Nemesis.

Going to have a glass of John Henry 3 Lick Spiker Ale.
I need help, I can't stop drinking this stuff. (I need help :r)

[NCRadioMan]

Where you able to try the Backwoods Bastard by Founders Greg? Wondering how it compares to Nemesis.

Yes, I did and I liked it very much, as I recall. We had it at the W.H.A.T. along with many others so I don't remember it as well as I could have. :r

The Nemesis is much more of what it claims to be. A "maple bourbon barrel aged wheat wine". It drinks much more like a bourbon/wine than the Bastard. A sipper and a bit rough with a slight burn yet creamy at the same time. When drinking Bastard, I think you know you are still having a beer.

The more I drink it, the more it's growing on me. :D

[Jbailey]

Sounds like the new Bells 9000 batch ale. Tasted like someone spilled beer into my port.:D

Got four bottles left of the Bastard that should get me through till the late fall.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

It looks like the Lagunitas IPA and Maximus IPA are gaining popularity! :tu:tu

This stuff if great!

[Resipsa]

Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron.

[Jbailey]

Had a Delirium Tremens and now onto a Chimay Red.

[silentjon]

Had a Delirium Tremens and now onto a Chimay Red.

I had a Delirum Tremens and a Chimay Blue last night. :tu

[NCRadioMan]

Double Trouble

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Old Rasputin:banger:banger:banger

[Jbailey]

Old Rasputin:banger:banger:banger

That stuff is amazing good! :tu


Might have a Double Trouble myself.

[Resipsa]

Staying on my big beer kick lately, Stone Russian Imperial Stout

[BeerAdvocate]

Bells Rye Stout last night

[Resipsa]

Lagunitas Brown Shugga........mmm mmmmm goood

[Darrell]

Lagunitas Brown Shugga........mmm mmmmm goood

Really?

Skywalker and I both tried to drink that last summer and the stuff was unpalatable. He accredits throwing up in my yard to that stuff. How would you describe it's flavor and texture, I'd like to compare it to my memory.

[hornitosmonster]

Started the evening off with a Firestone Walker Union jack

[Resipsa]

Really?

Skywalker and I both tried to drink that last summer and the stuff was unpalatable. He accredits throwing up in my yard to that stuff. How would you describe it's flavor and texture, I'd like to compare it to my memory.Different strokes, I suppose, and probably different coasts. In the NorthEast while there are certainly hop heads, given the long, brutal winter nights a lot of people like their beers BIG, with the hops a balancing act, not the main attraction.

This is really well balanced between the malt and the hops. Tastes almost like vermont maply syrupy to me, with hops, floral and citrus. Certainly brown sugar, although I get more of a belgian candy taste. Malty. As good as the DFH Palo Santo I had the other night? No. But good nevertheless.

As to the throwing up....he knows this **** is 10% ABV right? Not a beer to be tossing back, :r

[NCRadioMan]

Lagunitas IPA

[BlackDog]

He accredits throwing up in my yard to that stuff.
Hey, that shouldn't suprise anyone. If Skywalker doesn't drink Sierra Nevada, his system gets all goofy. :r

I also like Brown Shugga, although to me it's a "one and done" type of beer. Not one I'm going to session.

I'm drinking a Sierra Nevada Bigfoot now, had a Sam Adams Cream Stout earlier.

[BeerAdvocate]

Magic Hat #9

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

SN Torpedo and NB Ranger IPA

[Jbailey]

Had a Sapporo with dinner and had a home brew Imperial stout at my friends house.

[BeerAdvocate]

Bells Two Hearted Ale

[Skywalker]

Hey, that shouldn't suprise anyone. If Skywalker doesn't drink Sierra Nevada, his system gets all goofy. :r

I also like Brown Shugga, although to me it's a "one and done" type of beer. Not one I'm going to session.

I'm drinking a Sierra Nevada Bigfoot now, had a Sam Adams Cream Stout earlier.

No Brown Shugga for me ever again!!!:D

I just finished a Big Foot!!!:tu

[Resipsa]

Flying Dog Raging *****.

This is the beer banned in N.H. because they don't like the name, :r

Outstanding. Simply outstanding. Flying Dog is giving DFH a run for my money as my favorites brewers:banger

[BlackDog]

Found a bomber of Southern Tier Krampus on my shelf in the garage, where I store beer in the winter. I forgot I had this, and it was mixed in with some Belgian bombers I'm aging. It's an Imperial Helles Lager. It's good - rich, tasty, and a bit of an oily texture - but "Imperial" lager is not something I guess I really understand. To me lagers are supposed to be refreshing, and this seems sort of heavy.

[Red]

just got a 4 pack of Founders NEMESIS!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bells Two Hearted Ale

Im having the same later tonight.

[Snake Hips]

The neighbors downstairs moved out and abandoned a 6-pack of some Mexican beer in the fridge, so I yoinked it. Bohemía it's called. Knocking down number 4 right now; very, very good dark beer.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

the CZAR!
wow- I have yet to find a beer DARKER than this *if possible*
Not necessarily a rich beer, but a mighty stout with quite an alcoholic Kick! Going down very smooth, which might not end so well on my part, But after workin a 12 day stretch from leaving my past job and getting up to par at my new place of employment, this does DAMN well to take the edge off ;)

Cheers!!!

[cherrybomb]

Ghost river Oatmeal stout

[awsmith4]

Last night it was Founder's KBS, and might I add it was dern good :tu

[Jbailey]

Last night had some Three Floyds Robert The Bruce on tap at the Mob Herf.

[captain53]

Boulevard Porter today. Not my favorite Porter but got 2 left I need drink up to finish a 6-pak.

[kugie]

Right now a Full Moon

[ODLS1]

Had a Dogfish Head 90 Minute and Stone Arrogant Bastard on tap last night. Mmmm. Along with some of my homebrews.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Finishing off my Czar this afternoon ...
-Gotta get ready for band practice ;)

[Bruins Fan]

Sam Adams Noble Pils, you can taste the hops :tu

[hornitosmonster]

Really enjoying Racer 5. Excellent IPA!!

[BlackDog]

Summit Unchained #3, India-style Rye. This stuff is just terrific.

[ODLS1]

Sam Adams Noble Pils, you can taste the hops :tu

This beer gets pretty good ratings, but I am not a fan. It tastes like grass to me. Yea I know it's the piney noble hops, but still. They might as well have just thrown grass into the boil.

Speaking of hops, I'm drinking on my Imperial IPA / American Barleywine Hybrid thing. It pretty much lies right in between both styles. Damn good though. 10.25% abv. Very happy with that recipe.

[acarr]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

[NCRadioMan]

This beer gets pretty good ratings, but I am not a fan. It tastes like grass to me. Yea I know it's the piney noble hops, but still. They might as well have just thrown grass into the boil.



I agree. It tastes like a bad batch of home brew. :r

[ODLS1]

I agree. It tastes like a bad batch of home brew. :r

Haha yea, like someone dry hopped a beer for 3 months.

[Skywalker]

Last night, Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Stout!!!:dr

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Not sure if I would say.. Enjoying..
but I am trying to work threw the rest of a 6'r of Horny Goat's "Hopped' n horny"

nothing to exciting, and for the price I was expecting Much more,...

[MortonMilo]

I accidentally broke into some more delerium tremens. Why must I do this to myself?!

[Scimmia]

Autumnal Fire from Capital Brewery in WI. I wasn't sure what to expect with this one, and was pleasantly surprised. A bit sweet, but had much more complexity than I would have guessed.

[Jbailey]

Ballistic by Ale Asylum.

One of the best IPA's. :2

[Jbailey]

Now onto a Westmalle double. Great trappist ale!

[Resipsa]

Northcoast Old Stock Ale, vintage 2008.

Going to go back and grab me some more to lay down for a nap, really really good stuff.

[Jbailey]

Nice weather here and also got the grill going.

Time for a smoke and another beer.

Maybe a Racer 5 IPA.