What beers are you enjoying?

[awsmith4]

Bell's Expedition Stout

[WildBlueSooner]

Dead Guy Ale
Anchors Pale Ale
Flying Dog In Heat Wheat

All were fantastic

[Resipsa]

2010 Sierra Nevada Bigfoot. Nice. Bought a case of this the rest is goin downstairs in the cellar to begin it's nap

[BlackDog]

I've been sessioning the new Summit Unchained #3, India-style Rye. If you like ales with some spicy hoppy bitterness to them (rather than the citrus of many IPA's), get a 6 pack of this. It is really an outstanding beer. Rich & creamy, brewed with rye malt and citra hops. Really excellent.

[BeerAdvocate]

I've been sessioning the new Summit Unchained #3, India-style Rye. If you like ales with some spicy hoppy bitterness to them (rather than the citrus of many IPA's), get a 6 pack of this. It is really an outstanding beer. Rich & creamy, brewed with rye malt and citra hops. Really excellent.

This sounds great. I am becoming a huge Rye fan. I will be on the lookout!

[BlackDog]

This sounds great. I am becoming a huge Rye fan. I will be on the lookout!
I don't think you'll be disappointed. :tu

[Jbailey]

Having a Flying Dog Raging *****. It's a pretty tasty Belgian style IPA.
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[Jbailey]

Having an O'SO Hopdinger. On the fence on this one, got some really really interesting flavors.

[BlackDog]

Went out with the wife for pizza for dinner. If you live in the Twin Cities, Punch pizza is the best. I love their basic margharita pizza. Had a Widmer Drop Top ale - meh.

Now drinking a Sam Adams Noble Pils. Much nice. This will be a real winner in the warmer summer weather.

[Wanger]

Went out with the wife for pizza for dinner. If you live in the Twin Cities, Punch pizza is the best. I love their basic margharita pizza. Had a Widmer Drop Top ale - meh.

Now drinking a Sam Adams Noble Pils. Much nice. This will be a real winner in the warmer summer weather.

mmmmmmmmm...Punch pizza! Tried the Widmer Black recently...good stuff.

[Bubba - NJ]

Just finished a Hacker-Pschorr Weiss . Very rich and a high ABV also . Good stuff .

[St. Lou Stu]

All things Schlafly
Christmas Ale in particular this fine evening.

[NCRadioMan]

Chimay Blue and Red

[Jbailey]

Chimay Blue and Red

Preference Greg? or did you mix them?:r

[NCRadioMan]

Preference Greg? or did you mix them?:r

A mix? Chimay purple? hmmmm :xxx

I think I like the Red a little better but I will need to do more research. ;)

[Jbailey]

Big fan of the Red here. :xxx

[Scimmia]

Now drinking a Sam Adams Noble Pils. Much nice. This will be a real winner in the warmer summer weather.

If only. For some reason, BBC made this a spring seasonal, so it won't be around for the summer.

[Resipsa]

Green Flash IPA on tap in my growler from my beer b&M in honor of Paddys day

[BlackDog]

If only. For some reason, BBC made this a spring seasonal, so it won't be around for the summer.
You're right. Drat. It says it's a seasonal right on the label. I just poured one and the bottle is right here.

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Summit Unchained #3 India-style Rye. I'm making it my personal mission to get all beer enthusiasts to try this beer. It's just great.

[VirtualSmitty]

Guinness earlier, for obvious reasons.

[Jbailey]

A couple Guinness earlier as well today.

[Beer Doctor]

guinness here as well
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[NCRadioMan]

Not a fan of Guinness so I had some more Hoppin' Frog B.O.R.I.S. the Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout.

[kaisersozei]

No Guiness here either, so I popped my last Founders Breakfast Stout last night. It's better, anyway :D

[itsme_timd]

No Guiness here either, so I popped my last Founders Breakfast Stout last night. It's better, anyway :D

QFT. That's probably my favorite beer ever.

[Jbailey]

Going to a friends house to grill out. I'll bring something to pass around, and also have some of his homebrew. :tu

[mastershogun]

QFT. That's probably my favorite beer ever.

Have you tried the kentucky bourbon stout? just picked up some today :banger

[Partagaspete]

Negra Modelo.

[Beer Doctor]

lagunitas olde gnarly wine. good chit!
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[BlackDog]

Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold.

[Garbandz]

Founders Dirty Bastard,and Founders Double Trouble.Last night was Avery Salvation and Spaten Optimator.Tomorrow,Black Chocolate Stout and Founders Backwoods Bastard.......

[replicant_argent]

Not a fan of Guinness so I had some more Hoppin' Frog B.O.R.I.S. the Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout.

No Guiness here either, so I popped my last Founders Breakfast Stout last night. It's better, anyway :D

Yeah, but I'm a low rent *****.

[replicant_argent]

Drinking a Summit Unchained #3 India-style Rye. I'm making it my personal mission to get all beer enthusiasts to try this beer. It's just great.

I need to hunt some of that down. Is it just on tap, or are they bottling it down by the river?

[Resipsa]

Green Flash IPA again.

[hornitosmonster]

Green Flash IPA again.

Also enjoyed one of these while watching the Hoyas fall...Love the upsets!! Great Tourney so far...

[Jbailey]

Ale asylum Ambergeddon.

Great amber!!

[acarr]

A few black and tans and now off to the New Castle.

[Jbailey]

Lake Louie Tommy's Porter.

[4WheelVFR]

Enjoyed a Bell's Brewery Two Hearted Ale and a Schlafly Barrel Aged Imperial Stout today. Excellent Beers!:dr

[mosesbotbol]

A couple of Guinness pints to watch Bruins suck-ass last night. A token fight then their tail beaten the legs for the next two hours. Even a silver platter couldn't help them. So pathetic.

[buttah]

I'm a big Stout guy. Samuel Smith Oatmeal and Imperial are my favorites but I have to say that last night the Sam Adams Cream Stout made it on my list of faves.

[homerjay19]

Last night had a couple of Sam Adams Noble Pils, tonight I will try out the Kelpie Seaweed Ale. I am curious how that ale is going to taste.

[Jbailey]

Today was
Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter
New Holland Dragons Milk
Flying Dog Raging B!tch

[okieRob]

Today was
Central Waters Mudpuppy Porter


Haven't had any in a couple of years but I remember Mudpuppy being some good stuff :banger

[hornitosmonster]

Had a couple of Ranger IPA's at a spring training game (Ranger - Indians) and now I'm enjoying some Bell's Two Hearted at home....Go NMSU Aggies!!!

[Resipsa]

Getting ready for the SU game.

Having some Dogfish Head Fort.

[BlackDog]

Had a Surly Furious with dinner tonight; burgers on the grill, baked beans, potato wedges, salad. Now drinking a Great Divide Hercules DIPA.

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Summerfest!!!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Breakfast stout =]

[Resipsa]

Aventinus Weizen Eisbock.

wow.

[BlackDog]

Had a Summit India-style Rye earlier. Now having a Sierra Nevada Bigfoot. I love this stuff. I think I'm going to buy a 6 pack to age 'til next winter. Should be lovely for the Holidays.
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[Resipsa]

Had a Summit India-style Rye earlier. Now having a Sierra Nevada Bigfoot. I love this stuff. I think I'm going to buy a 6 pack to age 'til next winter. Should be lovely for the Holidays.
Posted via Mobile DeviceI picked up a case of this last week to age. Right now to me it seems more like a DIPA than a barleywine, the hops are pretty aggresive. I like it a lot, but will probably like it more once it balances out some.

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Stout!!!:dr

[macpappy]

Went to a small beer festival yesterday that had over 120 different beers. About 75 percent of them were from micro or craft brewers. Hat's off to Billy's Chilies - you actually smell the pepper, taste the pepper and feel a twinge of heat. Pike's Brewery from Seattle also had some interesting brews - Kilt Lifter and the Extra Stout. Brother Theloneus Dubbel, Psychic and some others. Now I just have to remember where I left my tasting notes...

Oh! I also enjoyed a Cain Maduro while sampling the beer.

[Bubba - NJ]

Had a Sierra Nevada Kellerweis and also had Hofbrau and Weihenstephaner Hefe-Weissbiers last night . All were good . Gonna get 6ers of the Kellerweis and Weihenstephaner soon . The taste of Spring is here . :ss

[ODLS1]

Yesterday:

My Extra Stout, Imperial Black Ale, Pale Ale, and IIPA.
Upland Wheat
New Albanian Porter
Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout (on tap)
De Dolle Oerbier
Fantome Hiver
Orval
Aecht Schlenkeria Rauchbier Marzen


Good day/night.

[Resipsa]

Sam Adams Imperial White.

Meh. It was in the fridge taking up space, so it had to be drunk.:D

It was.........average. Nothing necessarily wrong with it, just nothing about it made me think I'd buy it again.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bell's Best Brown
Bell's Two Hearted
New Belgium Wit

[VirtualSmitty]

Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest I found tucked away in the back of the fridge. I remember why I hid it away now, wasn't terribly good :(

[Resipsa]

Finishing off the bottle of Dogfish Head Fort.

What a disappointment. This is the first DFH beer that I don't really love.

It's interesting, but I can't get past the strong solvent taste of alcohol. At 18% abv maybe they went too big with this.

Maybe I'll buy another bottle and lay it down for awhile and see if that helps.

[pnoon]

Finishing off the bottle of Dogfish Head Fort.

What a disappointment. This is the first DFH beer that I don't really love.

It's interesting, but I can't get past the strong solvent taste of alcohol. At 18% abv maybe they went too big with this.

Maybe I'll buy another bottle and lay it down for awhile and see if that helps.
I know where you can get an "expert" opinion. :rolleyes:

[icehog3]

I know where you can get an "expert" opinion. :rolleyes:

I knew that was coming. ;)

[pnoon]

I knew that was coming. ;)

:r

Am I THAT easy to read? :D

[Resipsa]

I know where you can get an "expert" opinion. :rolleyes:

I knew that was coming. ;)
:r:r Believe it or not guys the question somehow didn't come across the way I meant it to, it really is a curious thing to me.

[pnoon]

:r:r Believe it or not guys the question somehow didn't come across the way I meant it to, it really is a curious thing to me.

I think it came across just fine. Some folks just don't get it.

[icehog3]

:r:r Believe it or not guys the question somehow didn't come across the way I meant it to, it really is a curious thing to me.

I tried to clarify it for some, but the question seemed to keep morphing into something else. I knew what you were saying, Vic.

And yes, Peter...the answer is "yes". :)

[Jbailey]

Popped open a bottle of Founders Double Trouble.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Popped open a bottle of Founders Double Trouble.

great beer:tu

[BlackDog]

Just finished a Founders Porter.

[awsmith4]

Just finished a Bell's Two Hearted Ale

[NCRadioMan]

Watching UFC Live on Versus with a Double Dead Guy '09.

[kiwi michelle]

Looking long and hard at a Radler right now. :dr

[icehog3]

I had a Labatt's Blue last night...I know, not too exciting. :r

Hi Michelle! :D

[mastershogun]

New Glarus Road Sludge... nice oatmeal stout... roasted and dark malt, with good caramel creaminess and a hint of chocolate

[Skywalker]

Yesterday, Lagunitas - A Little Sumpin' Extra Ale!!!

[hornitosmonster]

Finishing off the bottle of Dogfish Head Fort.

What a disappointment. This is the first DFH beer that I don't really love.

It's interesting, but I can't get past the strong solvent taste of alcohol. At 18% abv maybe they went too big with this.

Maybe I'll buy another bottle and lay it down for awhile and see if that helps.

Wasn't impressed either. Way too boozy. It might become good with 1-2 years on it. My wife liked the Black and Blue, I wasn't a big fan of that either.

[kiwi michelle]

I had a Labatt's Blue last night...I know, not too exciting. :r

Hi Michelle! :D

Hello Sweetheart. Will sit down and have a beer with you any day:tu

[Jbailey]

Hola Kiwi

Enjoying a Founders Breakfast Stout right now.

Eyeing up a new New Glarus beer Moon Man. Called a no coast pale ale, sounds interesting.

[hornitosmonster]

Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale :banger

[Resipsa]

I'm doing the American flag tonight.....Chimay red, white, blue:r

[kiwi michelle]

How patriotic of you Vic!!


Hi Dave (waves)

[replicant_argent]

dunno, but I could use a little hoppy, malty goodness tonight.

[BlackDog]

I found a 4 pack of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout today. We won't tell my wife how much it cost. ;-)

But holy cow, I think my life just changed. This may be the most amazing beer I've ever had. If you can find it and aren't put off by the price, buy it.
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[mastershogun]

I found a 4 pack of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout today. We won't tell my wife how much it cost. ;-)

But holy cow, I think my life just changed. This may be the most amazing beer I've ever had. If you can find it and aren't put off by the price, buy it.
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very good stuff. spent last week going to different places to track it down

[ODLS1]

I found a 4 pack of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout today. We won't tell my wife how much it cost. ;-)

But holy cow, I think my life just changed. This may be the most amazing beer I've ever had. If you can find it and aren't put off by the price, buy it.
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very good stuff. spent last week going to different places to track it down

One of my favorite beers. Had it last year in a bottle, and on tap the other day. Still trying to fork out $23 for a 4 pack. Luckily we got 23 cases of it where I work.

[Resipsa]

Old Rasputin

[Jbailey]

Old Rasputin

mmmmmm Love that stuff Vic!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Founders Breakfast of Champions!

[BlackDog]

Had several "firsts" tonight with a buddy: Avery IPA, Odells IPA, Paulaner Hefe Wiessen Natural, and one more I'll be hanged if I can remember. Must've had a little too much fun. ;-)
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[Skywalker]

SN Summerfest!!!

[newcigarz]

Lagunitas New DogTown Pale Ale.

http://www.fototime.com/4DD321F8BCE600D/orig.jpg

[Jbailey]

Having a Busted Knuckle by Gray's Brewing Co.

Not bad but doubt I will have another. Just didn't do much for me.
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[Jbailey]

Beer #2
New Glarus Moon Man.

If anyone has had Spotted Cow from them this is a much better/improved version.
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[Jbailey]

Robert The Bruce by Three Floyds. :tu
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[Sauer Grapes]

Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale :banger

Did you find that recently or were you storing it? What time of year does it normally come out? I love that beer.

[ODLS1]

Did you find that recently or were you storing it? What time of year does it normally come out? I love that beer.

We are out of it now, but we got a few cases of it a few months ago. Don't remember exactly. My Imperial Black Ale really reminded me of that beer, not as close as a clone, but similar aspects.

Last night I had Ayinger Oktoberfest. I am definitely brewing up a bunch of Oktoberfest soon and lagering it until fall and throwing an Oktoberfest party the first of October.

Drinking some Magic Hat Vinyl, a very good, enjoyable, sessionable Vienna Lager. Also a Hofbrau Maibock we just got in. Good stuff. Sure doesn't seem over 7% abv.

[hornitosmonster]

Did you find that recently or were you storing it? What time of year does it normally come out? I love that beer.

I found it at Total wine about two weeks ago. I have seen plenty of it around the Phoenix area. I checked the Stone website and it labels it is a limited year round release.

[mastershogun]

New Glarus imperial saison

[newcigarz]

Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale :banger

good stuff

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[awsmith4]

Started the evening with Rochefort 10 and now I am having a Founder's Double Trouble with my Partagas TPC :)

[Mpython24]

It was a Draught Guinness for the Big 21 for me tonight!

[hornitosmonster]

It was a Draught Guinness for the Big 21 for me tonight!

Happy Birthday!!

[ODLS1]

It was a Draught Guinness for the Big 21 for me tonight!

Nice! Where in KY? Lex here.

[Mpython24]

Nice! Where in KY? Lex here.

Close to Lex actually, just down in Wilmore!

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Glissade on tap!!!:tu

[MikeyC]

Sierra Nevada Glissade on tap!!!:tu

I had one of these yesterday (bottled) and I'm just not sure what everyone thinks is so great about this beer. Personally, I thought it was less than stellar.

I did have a New Belgium Mighty Arrow as well and I thought that was pretty good.

[NeverEnoughStick]

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Sooo jealous! The local beer shop in town here is currently sold out of Self-Righteous. Hope it was good! :tu

[NCRadioMan]

I'm not worthy but having an Arrogant Bastard Ale now.

[Resipsa]

I'm not worthy but having an Arrogant Bastard Ale now.

If you had a Double Bastard you could be doubly unworthy, ;)

[cricky101]

Right now it's Rogue Dead Guy Ale and Summit India Rye Ale (delicious!).

[NCRadioMan]

If you had a Double Bastard you could be doubly unworthy, ;)

Hell, that goes without saying. :r

[Jbailey]

Opened a bottle of Founders KBS aka Kentucky Breakfast Stout aka Kentucky Birthday Stout :D.

Right away you notice the coffee, chocolate and vanilla flavors. I can see this becoming one of my favorite stouts.

Been doing some reading on this beer and someone did a side by side review of an 2009 and 2010. What was interesting was the 09 bottle seemed to expire compared to the recent one. I plan on putting a few away but not as many as I had originally planned.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sounds like a great beer Dave. Im going to have Founders Breakfast Stout later tonight. I have to get to the beer store this weekend and get some KBS:su

[Jbailey]

I got maybe a 5th of so left and it's warming up a bit more and this is tasting like a chocolate shake. This is really interesting and I like it. :tu

[Beer Doctor]

picked up some old rasputin after work and im half way through my 1st. Really really good.
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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

On to some Dogfish head 60

[boom]

Stone Double Bastard....

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bells Two Hearted ale

[Jbailey]

New Glarus Fat Squirrel.

[GHC_Hambone]

Picked up a twelver of Fat Tire today on sale. Yessssssssss

[Skywalker]

I stopped by Sierra Nevada Brewery tonight and sampled three new beers:

Hellraiser: Chocolate Chili Imperial Stout
Mersey Cream Stout
Rhymes Wit

That Hellraiser was hella good!!!:chr

[ODLS1]

Had a Jolly Pumpkin Madrugada Obscura and a Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Stout the other night. Both were very good. Drinking a Hofbrau Maibock right now.

[willbreathes]

Went a bit crazy with the 22's this afternoon. There was just too much selection!

Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
Southern Tier Oak-Aged Unearthly IPA
Southern Tier Gemini (50% Hoppe, 50% Unearthly, unfiltered)
Lagunitas Hop Stoopid
Rogue Double Dead Guy

Looking forward to one or two of these, and one or two cigars tonight. Now... when do I get off work??

[Resipsa]

Last night was some DFH 90 minute on tap.....mmmmm.

Today I had a Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout.......mmmmmmmm


Today was also my first Founders KBS........mmmmmmmmmmm

I can understand the hype about the KBS.

To steal and paraphrase from Travolta in Pulp Fiction:

Goddamn! That's a pretty ****in' good milk shake. I don't know if it's worth five dollars, but it's pretty ****in' good.

[BlackDog]

Drinking a Summit India-style Rye Ale now. Not sure yet what comes next.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Tonight is some Rogue Mom Hefeweizen

[willbreathes]

Today was also my first Founders KBS........mmmmmmmmmmm

I can understand the hype about the KBS.

To steal and paraphrase from Travolta in Pulp Fiction:

Goddamn! That's a pretty ****in' good milk shake. I don't know if it's worth five dollars, but it's pretty ****in' good.

This is the Breakfast Stout I think you are mentioning? I can't figure out the K ;s

If so... One of my favorites!!

[awsmith4]

This is the Breakfast Stout I think you are mentioning? I can't figure out the K ;s

If so... One of my favorites!!

Its the Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout, a bit different than the regular Breakfast Stout. I believe its a completely different recipe and it is also aged in bourbon barrels.

http://www.foundersbrewing.com/founders/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=66



Today I enjoyed Sweetwater IPA then Terrapin Hopsecutioner, both were very tasty





:)

[Jbailey]

To steal and paraphrase from Travolta in Pulp Fiction:

Goddamn! That's a pretty ****in' good milk shake. I don't know if it's worth five dollars, but it's pretty ****in' good.


My thought too Vic. :r

[junkinduck]

Tonight it is warm enough to sit on the porch with a Rolling Rock.

[awsmith4]

Finished my evening with an Oskar Blues Ten-Fidy which I thought was outstanding!

[newcigarz]

The Bruery - Saison De Lente

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[Resipsa]

The Bruery - Saison De Lente

http://www.fototime.com/055CCE8CA425491/orig.jpglove me some Saisons, :dr

[Resipsa]

Tetleys.

Got to get back in shape for the summer beers. This is one of my all time favorites, lighter body but flavorful, and with a low abv it's a great session beer. Excellent drinkability.

I'm always looking for something session worthy for the summer beaches, so if anyone can turn me on to one of their favorites that's big on flavor, medum light on body and low in alcohol like Tetleys i'm all ears:banger

[newcigarz]

love me some Saisons, :dr

This is a really good one Vic, get it if you can.

[BlackDog]

I recently came to the realization that there are several easily acquired "BA Top 100 (http://beeradvocate.com/top_beers)" beers that I have not tried. La Fin du Monde, Rochefort 8 and 10, Fantome Saison, Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock, etc. So over the several few weeks I hope to try each of them and post reviews.

Today I had my first Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, and was suprised at how well I liked this. I do not typically care a great deal for hefes, but this was as nice a beer as anyone could ask for. I can see myself drinking plenty of these in the summer.

Here is my reviiew of Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier. I gave it an "A".

Poured from a 16.9 oz bottle into a stange glass.

Appearance- Pours a hazy orange/tan, with a huge white head. Like a lemon merange pie.

Smell- Mostly ripe banana, but also some clove, pepper and biscuit. The initial aroma of ripe banana is terrific.

Taste- Sweet banana, but not cloyingly so. The citrus notes come through the sweetness and offset it nicely. Notes of clove and pepper. Overall this really comes together in a well balanced manner, each flavor component complements the others. This is not a "hop forward" or a "malt forward" beer, but rather a very well balanced beer.

Mouthfeel- Crisp, well carbonated, smooth, light mouthfeel, easy drinking.

Drinkability- I am really enjoying this beer. There are other styles I prefer to hefeweizen, but if I want to drink a wheat beer, this is the one I would choose. Well balanced, refreshing, easy drinking; this is the perfect summertime beer.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/1156.jpg

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Mersey Cream Stout!!!

[NCRadioMan]

Old Rasputin

[pnoon]

Old Rasputin

mmmmmm :dr

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[ODLS1]

Tetleys.

Got to get back in shape for the summer beers. This is one of my all time favorites, lighter body but flavorful, and with a low abv it's a great session beer. Excellent drinkability.

I'm always looking for something session worthy for the summer beaches, so if anyone can turn me on to one of their favorites that's big on flavor, medum light on body and low in alcohol like Tetleys i'm all ears:banger

I recently tasted Goose Island 312 and Summertime kolsch again for the first time in awhile and this is exactly what I thought of. Nice light beers, but with great flavor, no off flavors, and just a great beer to drink on during summer. Haven't really tried any other ones this year. I wonder if Brooklyn's Summer Ale is good.

[icehog3]

A few Mudpuppy Porters with pizza tonight.

[cricky101]

... Today I had my first Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, and was suprised at how well I liked this. I do not typically care a great deal for hefes, but this was as nice a beer as anyone could ask for. I can see myself drinking plenty of these in the summer.



I had my first a couple weekends ago too and agree that I'll have to keep some on hand when the warmer weather comes back. Very refreshing and reasonably priced.

[rrplasencia]

had a brooklyn black ops, dark but not heavy at all

[Resipsa]

I recently tasted Goose Island 312 and Summertime kolsch again for the first time in awhile and this is exactly what I thought of. Nice light beers, but with great flavor, no off flavors, and just a great beer to drink on during summer. Haven't really tried any other ones this year. I wonder if Brooklyn's Summer Ale is good.Thnks for the tips!

[Resipsa]

Went on a road trip into MA today to try to score some things I can't get in NY.

Picked up a growler of Opa Opa Raspberry Wheat while near the brewery there.

We have a contender for the ResIpsa Beer o' the Summer award, :D

[Jbailey]

Had a Dogfish head Indian Brown Ale. I've really been digging this stuff lately.

[Mikey202]

Scored some Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Fritz and Ken Ale . :dr
this stuff is outstanding....The bottle presentation is beautiful and it is one of the best stouts that I've ever had the pleasure of drinking. Shared a bottle last night with some friends, and it blew us all away.

http://www.sierra30.com/#/fritz-and-ken-s-ale

It's the first release of four 30th anniversary brews.

[Resipsa]

Had a Dogfish head Indian Brown Ale. I've really been digging this stuff lately.
That's a go to beer for me Dave, :banger

Have you tried their other brown, the Palo Santo Marron?

[Mikey202]

That's a go to beer for me Dave, :banger

Have you tried their other brown, the Palo Santo Marron?

The Palo Santo Marron is excellent.:tu

[ODLS1]

had a brooklyn black ops, dark but not heavy at all

This?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MSG2zXakRDg/S0e_UmANj5I/AAAAAAAABhU/886Ex53Z5w0/s400/blackops.jpg

I love massive Stouts, but if you had this, judging by your comments, I would think you would think differently. If I recall it was a fairly thick beer with significant bourbon flavor. It is 11.6% abv. I'm aging the other bottles I have.

[Jbailey]

That's a go to beer for me Dave, :banger

Have you tried their other brown, the Palo Santo Marron?

Nope, but I will look for it now Vic. :tu

[kaisersozei]

The Palo Santo Marron is excellent.:tu

If you've ever been to the DFH brewery in DE, this beer has it's very own fermenting vat made out of palo santo wood. Very aromatic, and very very dense wood--the beer actually smells like the wood it's fermented in. I have a picture of the vat around somewhere, I'll try to find & post it.

[Resipsa]

Opa Opa Raspberry Wheat.

[replicant_argent]

Summit India Pale Ale.
Pairs great with a taco salad.

[BlackDog]

Had a Lagunitas Maximus earlier, drinking a Founders Imperial Stout now. I think I need to make a road trip to Grand Rapids, MI to pay hommage to Founders.

[NCRadioMan]

Chimay Red

[duckmanco]

That's a go to beer for me Dave, :banger

Have you tried their other brown, the Palo Santo Marron?

That Indian Brown Ale tastes so damn good, the hint of sugar in it really works.

But as for beers, I know this will probably be blasphemy, but I have been actually enjoying:

21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA in a .....GASP... CAN. Its no DFH 90min. or Green Flash WCIPA but still, 9.00 bucks for a 6'er, damn fine sessionable IPA IMO and if you haven't tried it and dig moderate strength hopiness (7.0 %abv) then its def. worth a go. Its amazing opening a can of beer and no matter how many times I open on (5 thus far) I can't ever get over the fact that it doesn't smell like Coors or Miller Lite.

[hornitosmonster]

That Indian Brown Ale tastes so damn good, the hint of sugar in it really works.

But as for beers, I know this will probably be blasphemy, but I have been actually enjoying:

21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA in a .....GASP... CAN. Its no DFH 90min. or Green Flash WCIPA but still, 9.00 bucks for a 6'er, damn fine sessionable IPA IMO and if you haven't tried it and dig moderate strength hopiness (7.0 %abv) then its def. worth a go. Its amazing opening a can of beer and no matter how many times I open on (5 thus far) I can't ever get over the fact that it doesn't smell like Coors or Miller Lite.

nothing wrong with a canned beer. Oskar Blues cans their beers (Ten Fidy)

[Sean9689]

Tomorrow night is gonna be one helluva time. Stone is coming to Chicago along with the Craft Brewers Conference all next week, so there are a ton of events here for both Stone and the CBC.

4/1 - Twisted Spoke
20 taps, all Stone
> Stone Pale Ale
> Stone IPA
> Stone Levitation Ale
> Stone Smoked Porter
> Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale
> Arrogant Bastard Ale
> Stone Ruination IPA
> Stone Sublimely Self Righteous
> Stone Cali Belgique IPA
> 2008 Imperial Russian Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels
> 2007 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine
> 2010 Stone Old Guardian Bel-go Barley Wine
> Stone Smoked Porter w/ Vanilla Beans
> DH ABA
> DDH IPA
> Stone 13th Anniversary Ale
> Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale
> 2009 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
> Stone 08.08.08 Vertical Epic Ale
> 2005 Double Bastard Ale

Really looking forward to the DDH (Double Dry-Hopped) IPA and Bourbon Barrel RIS!

:banger:banger:banger

[Jbailey]

Had some New Glarus Spotted Cow earlier in the Day. Had a Founders Double Trouble while I was cooking in the grill. Went to my local watering hole and having a New Glarus Moon Man.

We'll see what's next.

[BlackDog]

Just got back from the Minneapolis Town Hall, a great brew pub here in Minneapolis. It's March 31st, and it was warm enough to sit on the patio! 75 degreres!

Had a Masala Mama IPA, an H20 Oatmeal Stout, and a Pot of Gold Potato Stout. All 3 were great, and I love a nice oatmeal stout, but you just gotta love the Masala Mama. :tu

[Stick]

Enjoying a Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale.

[Jbailey]

Trying a Rogue Juniper Pale Ale. Not bad at all, it's right between a bitter Pale Ale and one one with citrus.

[BeerAdvocate]

St Bernardus Abt 12 - best beer in the World!!!

[Sauer Grapes]

Tomorrow night is gonna be one helluva time. Stone is coming to Chicago along with the Craft Brewers Conference all next week, so there are a ton of events here for both Stone and the CBC.

4/1 - Twisted Spoke
20 taps, all Stone
> Stone Pale Ale
> Stone IPA
> Stone Levitation Ale
> Stone Smoked Porter
> Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale
> Arrogant Bastard Ale
> Stone Ruination IPA
> Stone Sublimely Self Righteous
> Stone Cali Belgique IPA
> 2008 Imperial Russian Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels
> 2007 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine
> 2010 Stone Old Guardian Bel-go Barley Wine
> Stone Smoked Porter w/ Vanilla Beans
> DH ABA
> DDH IPA
> Stone 13th Anniversary Ale
> Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale
> 2009 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
> Stone 08.08.08 Vertical Epic Ale
> 2005 Double Bastard Ale

Really looking forward to the DDH (Double Dry-Hopped) IPA and Bourbon Barrel RIS!

:banger:banger:banger

Hope you try the Sublimely Self Righteous tonight!

[BlackDog]

Was 76 degrees here in Minneapolis today on April 1st! -Taking tomorrow off work to do some fishing. Just finished packing my truck. Now relaxing with a Second Amendment Monk's Blood.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

SN torpedo.

[Jbailey]

Orval Trappist Ale.

[Beer Doctor]

The last two weeks I've tried a few different brews.

Great Lakes Brewery-Commodore Perry
Great Lakes Brewery-Blackout Stout (GREAT)
Founders-Double Trouble (GREAT)
Bell-Two Hearted Ale

[kayaker]

Okanagan Springs Porter. Very dark. 8.5% abv. Very tasty.
:tu:tu:tu

[NCRadioMan]

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

Chimay Red and White
SN 30th Anny
Lagunitas IPA Maximus
Racer 5
Snake Pit Porter


All were good but, as usual, the SN didn't impress me too much.

[Jbailey]

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

Chimay Red and White
SN 30th Anny
Lagunitas IPA Maximus
Racer 5
Snake Pit Porter


All were good but, as usual, the SN didn't impress me too much.

Looks like a nice line up there Greg.

I know I might get blasted for this. But Sierra Nevada and Great Lakes don't do much for me at all.

[pds]

I wish I was sophisticated enough, or had the time to try a bunch of different beers, but I do have my favoirites.

Fat Tire
Blue Moon (no fruit)
Grain Belt Premium (local historical brew up here)
LandShark Lager

Oh yeah, and just about anything else in the fridge!

[NCRadioMan]

I know I might get blasted for this. But Sierra Nevada and Great Lakes don't do much for me at all.

Everything I have tried from them was just ok but not worth buying again, to me.

[kaisersozei]

If you've ever been to the DFH brewery in DE, this beer has it's very own fermenting vat made out of palo santo wood. Very aromatic, and very very dense wood--the beer actually smells like the wood it's fermented in. I have a picture of the vat around somewhere, I'll try to find & post it.

As promised if anyone is interested:

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

That giant wooden vat on the left is where Palo Santo Marron is fermented.

[landhoney]

As promised if anyone is interested:

That giant wooden vat on the left is where Palo Santo Marron is fermented.

Thanks for the picture, very interesting. I had this beer once at a festival and enjoyed it, need to pick up a few bottles for sure as its a special beer obviously.

[cricky101]

I wish I was sophisticated enough, or had the time to try a bunch of different beers, but I do have my favoirites.

Fat Tire
Blue Moon (no fruit)
Grain Belt Premium (local historical brew up here)
LandShark Lager

Oh yeah, and just about anything else in the fridge!

I always have Primo in the fridge. Great on a hot day!

[Jbailey]

I had to look into the Palo Santo Marron. This sounds like a very interesting beer and might have to find it.

[BlackDog]

Deschutes beers arrived in MN this week. I'm drinking a Mirror ond pale ale now. Very malty for a pale ale. I'd be curious to know what kind of malts they use.

[St. Lou Stu]

Tonight will be a wonderful night.
Steak dinner (on the grill of course), Founders KBS, and an RA Estupendo.

[Resipsa]

About to try some Opa Opa Vanilla Bean Porter.

Gonna follow that up with a GI Bourbon County Stout, I'm curious to see how it compares to the KBS

[Jbailey]

I would love to hear how they compare Vic.

Had a Dogfish head IPA and now the dogfish head Aprihopes (I think that's the name).

[Jbailey]

Enjoying a tyranena oatmeal stout. Pretty good!

[massphatness]

Unfortunately, I'm NOT enjoying any beers -- trying to cut the carbs

[cort]

Unfortunately, I'm NOT enjoying any beers -- trying to cut the carbs

Quitter:td

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Unfortunately, I'm NOT enjoying any beers -- trying to cut the carbs

Just work out Vin. Then you can enjoy your beer:tu

[Jbailey]

John Henry 3 lick spiker ale. My fav!

[massphatness]

just work out

blasphemer!

[BlackDog]

Drinking my last Sam Adams Cream Stout.

[hornitosmonster]

Had Racer 5 IPA from a fresh/new keg and Wow!! I don't think I have ever had a better tasting beer.

[Jbailey]

Finished the night with a old rasputin and a O'so black scotch.

[kugie]

None right now but I am Hitting the Store in a Little while and Ya Baby Gonna get my Irish up tonight!!!!!!!!

[willbreathes]

http://beerez.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/6052e_Troegs-JavaHead-Stout.png

[Red]

http://beerez.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/6052e_Troegs-JavaHead-Stout.png

how is that???

i just drank some dark horse brewery , perkulator.coffee dopplebock

[kugie]

Coors Lite

[Red]

Coors Lite

i dont think that qualifies as beer :banger

[Resipsa]

I would love to hear how they compare Vic.

The GI Bourbon County Stout is HUGE. I mean HUGE. :r

A bigger beer than the KBS. More bourbon, more dark fruit, more coffee, more malt, more alcohol, more everything.

When I poured this, it was like pouring motor oil. Black as night, and thick. Very little head, probably because of the high ABV.

Having said that, I'll say this again:
"Goddamn! That's a pretty ****ing good milkshake. Is it worth 5 dollars? I don't know, but it's pretty ****ing good!":banger

Because it's bigger and more intense I think it's going to age better than the KBS. Not to say the KBS won't age well, even after reading that one thread I still think KBS will improve with time.

Which is better? I don't know. I didn't dare do a side by side comparison, I have no desire to pass out on the floor, :r

In the end they are very similar beers. The KBS is not as big, a little sweeter, and has a certain something that the GI does not. The GI is more intense, has more bourbon, more wood, etc. and will cellar better I think, and it's slightly more accessible. The prices are similar, with the GI being slightly, and I mean slightly cheaper. A couple of dollars per 4 pack cheaper at this level is not going to make a decision for me one way or the other.

Both outstanding, and I'm glad I have them both.

[Jbailey]

Thanks for the review on the GI Vic. I will have to keep my eyes open on the next trip to the store and maybe do comparison with a friend on GI/KBS.

Just glad you were able to stay off the floor. :tu

[BlackDog]

I had a Surly Coffee Bender earlier, and honestly didn't care much for it. Now I'm drinking a Deschutes Black Butte porter and loving it.

[willbreathes]

how is that???



It is very enjoyable. Not the be-all-to-end-all of coffee brews, but definitely not bad.

My personal favorite in that category would have to be the Bell's Java Stout. A bit pricey at 16 or 17 bucks a six-pack, but sometimes it is worth it to treat yourself.

[Resipsa]

the Stone/Firestone Walker/21st Amendment El Camino (un)Real Black Ale...

the anise comes out in this one, I like it. Has a very slick mouthfeel, almost oily on the lips.

[Partagaspete]

Dogfish Head Aprihop here. I ususallydo not like american made beers with fruity flavors as they usually overwhelm but not hear. The apricot is subtle.

[Jbailey]

Dogfish Head Aprihop here. I ususallydo not like american made beers with fruity flavors as they usually overwhelm but not hear. The apricot is subtle.

I had a bottle of this last night, surprisingly it wasn't bad.

I'm with you on fruity flavors.

[Bubba - NJ]

Just poured a Hirschbrau Hefeweisse from a flip top bottle . Very light and a bit lemony . Nice and cloudy in the glass . I prefer my Hefeweisse un-filtered but this one is filtered .

[kugie]

Siera Nevada Torpedo
Harpoon Ale (not the I.P.A)

[BlackDog]

Now I'm drinking a Deschutes Black Butte porter and loving it.
This is an awesome porter. If Deschutes is available in your region, it is well worth seeking out. Two thumbs up.

[Savvy]

Really enjoying some La Trappe that Simon (SmokeyNL) gave me at the Amsterdam herf. Great beer, may require a trip to Belgium just to get some more. :al

[Jbailey]

I'm enjoying an Ale Asylum Ballistic.

[Salvelinus]

This is an awesome porter. If Deschutes is available in your region, it is well worth seeking out. Two thumbs up.

The Deschutes line was a staple for me when I was out west. Guess they are slowly making it east. The porter is one of their best for sure.

Made it home this weekend and picked up some Trout River Hoppin' Mad Trouts. Easy drinking beers, going to be out of my sixer before the sox even start tonight.

[Resipsa]

Opa Opa Vanilla Bean Porter.

I've enjoyed this. Not the best Porter I've ever had, but a very solid beer.

And at $6.00 per growler fill, how could I ask for anything more. :dr


Who wants to share their local beer bars with the class? Here's mine:

http://www.itsonlybeer.com/

And yes, the bar is really like that. Maximum capacity of about 60-70 people, and they don't tolerate asshattery. Kind of like a beer nazi establishment, it is:r

[Darrell]

Affligem Tripel doesn't suck. At all.

[St. Lou Stu]

Finally getting around to (and halfway through) a KBS.... storm canceled the tasting on Friday night.

Like liquid sex!

[Jbailey]

Finally getting around to (and halfway through) a KBS.... storm canceled the tasting on Friday night.

Like liquid sex!

So I take it you like it? :tu

[St. Lou Stu]

So I take it you like it? :tu

Yeah... maybe I shoulda said liquid straight sex?

[icehog3]

Finally getting around to (and halfway through) a KBS.... storm canceled the tasting on Friday night.

Like liquid sex!

You mixing it with Ecstasy, Tim?

[St. Lou Stu]

You mixing it with Ecstasy, Tim?

lol...... busted! Don't tell the fuzz.

[icehog3]

lol...... busted! Don't tell the fuzz.

Stupid sexy fuzz!! :mad:

[BlackDog]

I'm drinking a KBS too. I think this may be the best beer I've ever had. I've got 6 bottles left, going to have to dole them out carefully.

[Darrell]

What is KBS?

[St. Lou Stu]

What is KBS?

Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout
http://www.foundersbrewing.com/foundersnew/beer/
It's not just for breakfast anymore

[icehog3]

Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout
http://www.foundersbrewing.com/foundersnew/beer/
It's not just for breakfast anymore

Pretty much sold out, Tim?

[Jbailey]

Pretty much sold out, Tim?

Around here it is.

I think one might find it's way to the Dark Lord Herf.;)

[icehog3]

Around here it is.

I think one might find it's way to the Dark Lord Herf.;)

Got a designated driver? :r

[Jbailey]

Staying over night.

and

yes

[icehog3]

Staying over night.

and

yes

Who is getting the Hootie Hoo treatment? :)

[cre8v1]

Around here it is.

I think one might find it's way to the Dark Lord Herf.;)

I won't be disappointed if I get to try one in May! :D

[cre8v1]

Here's one I got to try last week. Very tasty and smooth!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/cre8v101/SN.jpg

[St. Lou Stu]

I won't be disappointed if I get to try one in May! :D

Hmph.:hm

[Tripp]

Had some great brews at the Portland Spring Beer and Wine Fest this weekend!

[BlackDog]

Who is getting the Hootie Hoo treatment? :)
Yes. After he got on first, someone gave him the Hootie Hoo treatment. :D

[Jbailey]

Todays haul.

I got a few more packs of Ale Asylum Ballistic. It's on the way out for the year so I grabbed a few to stick away. I should last me through the summer (maybe, I might need to grab some more if I can find it:r).

Also some Goose Island Bourbon County. I heard it was tasty from someone in here. :D
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3678/img5635n.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/img5635n.jpg/)

[Resipsa]

Stop buying up the bourbon county stout, it's
mine I tell you, mine!:xxx

[icehog3]

I am going to enjoy whatever the barmaid sets in front of me in about 1 hour. ;)

[landhoney]

I am going to enjoy whatever the barmaid sets in front of me in about 1 hour. ;)

How about a Fosters?

http://www.daveandthomas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Boobs-Make-Great-Beer-Holders.jpg

[landhoney]

Sorry, but I could not resist that softball Tom threw out there right over the middle of the plate. Besides, I like to live vicariously through his batchelor lifestyle. :r

[Jbailey]

Stop buying up the bourbon county stout, it's
mine I tell you, mine!:xxx

Sorry Vic. :r

I also just noticed I placed this pick in what beers are you enjoying and not in the hauls. ;s ;)

But I plan on having one of those GI tonight. :tu

[Jbailey]

Alright so first off Vic didn't lie about the Goose Island BC. This is a thick flavorful beer and also the 13%abv doesn't hurt. :r You can't help but notice the chocolate, coffee and vanilla.

I look forward to comparing side by side with a KBS. Might have to split them with someone else.

[D_A]

Founders Centennial IPA, Highland Gaelic Ale, and Bells Pale Ale :chr

[Partagaspete]

Flying Dog Raging *****.
b!t(h

Very, very tasty!

T

[BlackDog]

Went out for dinner with my daughter. Had 2 pints of Deschutes Black Butte Porter. This is really a fine porter. If you like porters or stouts, try this for sure.

[St. Lou Stu]

Gonna give a Norwegian Russian Imperial Stout a try this evening.
Nogne O..... anyone ever try this one?
Thoughts?

My first impressions were molasses, caramel, vanilla, and something a little fruity/floral mix.
The floral may have been imparted by my cigar though:rolleyes:

[St. Lou Stu]

Alright so first off Vic didn't lie about the Goose Island BC. This is a thick flavorful beer and also the 13%abv doesn't hurt. :r You can't help but notice the chocolate, coffee and vanilla.

I look forward to comparing side by side with a KBS. Might have to split them with someone else.

I got the South Central GI Bourbon County bought up!
I can only get it in 24oz. bottles though.:rolleyes:

That stuff is good for something from Chicago!:r

[BeerAdvocate]

Founders Double Trouble

[Beer Doctor]

Founders Double Trouble

:dr Had a 4 pack of this last week. It was great!!!

[BlackDog]

Worked from home today, had furnace issues. Did a side-by-side comparison of Deschues Black Butte and Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald porters.

Visually, both allow a bit of red light in through the glass, but BB may be ever so slightly darker. The head on the BB is ever so slightly tanner too. As the head subsides, the BB is sticking to the wall of the glass more than the EF.

The nose of the EF is maltier. I really don't notice much aroma at all from the BB. The EF smells like malt brewing on my stovetop.

The EF is a bit sharper in flavor. Certainly drier, and a little more astringent. Malt is front and center here. The BB is definitely sweeter, with the coffee and chocolate notes more pronounced. BB has a softer mouthfeel too.

It's a tough call, but personally I give the nod to BB. I'm sure that EF is the more traditional porter, but I find BB to be more complex, and more nicely balanced.

[Resipsa]

Brooklyn Pennant Ale. Nice.

[Beer Doctor]

founders dirty bastard and lagunitas ipa
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[Jbailey]

founders dirty bastard and lagunitas ipa
Posted via Mobile Device

Two good beers for a beer doctor. :tu

[duckmanco]

Cracked open the first of a 4 pack of Oskar Blues GUBNA Imperial IPA (10% abv 100 IBUs).

Poured into the glass with little carbonation but with a beautiful golden hazy color. Stuck my honker into the glass and....

WEED... and I mean dank weed. Not a hint, not a note, not a similar aroma, this beer smelled like it was dry hopped with marijuana. I smelled it every time I took a sip and while off putting, the beer itself was a monster, and quite tasty.

I thought I was nuts picking up on the bud smell, did a google search and apparently lots of others noticed it too. Weird, but worth a try, even at 4.00 a 12 oz. can.