What beers are you enjoying?

[VirtualSmitty]

A thread for you all you beer lovers out there! So, what's in your glass?

For me:

Thomas Hardy's Ale (from 2001!): like really, really good guys. I bought four packs and am gonna let them sit for a long while. So awesome.

Boad's Robust Porter: this one was from a brewery that I didn't know existed the town next to me. Not bad either. Like a Smuttynose RB but lighter.

Hoppy Otter: It was indeed hoppy. Pretty good, from the UK I think.

Liberty Porter: I like Porters. This is a good one.

Sam Adams Octoberfest: My sister made me buy this. She works at the best liquer store around (college job) and insisted I buy some cause they sell it like crazy. It's pretty good I guess, but not outstanding. Drinkable but forgettable.

Innis and Gunn barrel aged something: quite good. Sweet with some vanilla flavors. I liked it alot, probably a little too sweet to drink all the time but a nice change of pace beer.

Banana Bread beer: I forget who made this, wasn't wells. It tasted like bananas and beer.

Ipswich Oatmeal Stout: Tom brought some oatmeal stout (forget which, help me out Tom!) to one of the joed herfs and I liked. So I picked up a sixer of this and it is very tasty, but very thick and heavy. Nice stuff.

Hacker-Pschorr original Oktoberfest: I liked the the HP whitbier but this one I didn't like at all. It just tastes bad. Maybe I got a bad six pack, but this is seriously some of the worst beer i've had in a long while.

Ommegang Abbey Ale: It smells like a fruit bowl when you open it up. slightly sweet taste, nice rich kinda leathery flavor I guess. A good stab at a trappist ale, but not quite as good as the real deal.

Duchesse De Bourgogne Ale: this stuff is awesome. Just awesome. That's all i'm going to say. Go buy some. Now.

Well, that's all I can remember right now. I can almost feel myself getting fatter just typing this lol.

[Darrell]

I'm enjoying everything from Rogue and Stone. Especially Dead Guy and Arrogant Bastard. :dr

[King James]

have had a few microbrews lately. Being in college, the parties consist of kegs filled with the usual crap. I do like Leinenhugel honeyweiss however

[SeanGAR]

Right now? Geese ... at the risk of getting banned .... Keystone Light. Lately though I've really been liking Bell's offerings such as two hearted, oberon, kalamazoo stout, etc,

[mikeyj23]

I've been enjoying some Black and Tans lately as well as the Sam Adams Oktoberfest.

[Pulse]

Sam Adams Oktoberfest and Bellhaven Scottish Ale lately....both good as the cold weather sets in up here in MA.

[newcigarz]

I just bought a sixer of Dead guy. Lately I've been drinking Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Brooklyn Brown.

[Darrell]

I just bought a sixer of Dead guy. Lately I've been drinking Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Brooklyn Brown.

I knew you had good taste, Tony. :D

[newcigarz]

I knew you had good taste, Tony. :D

I also have 2 -22 oz bombers 1) Stone Vertical Epic '08 and 1) Stone chocolate oatmeal stout.

[yourchoice]

Left Hand Brewery makes an Octoberfest that is pretty darn good. Another seasonal beer that I was shocked how much I liked was Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale. I bought a four pack not knowing what I would think of a pumpkin brew, and it was outstanding. Picked up a four pack of Dogfish Head's pumpkin offering, and while good, not as good as Weyerbacher's.

I'm into porters too, but theres not a very good selection where I shop. Anchor makes a decent one, and Troegs makes a pretty good one too. I'll have to look for Liberty's.

I love hoppy stuff too. The last couple Phillies games I went to (NLDS game 2 and NLCS game 1 :)) I drank Victory HopDevil. Damn good, especially for a ballpark offering. Citizens Bank Park (the Phillies home stadium) has a wonderful selection to choose from for a major league stadium.

[VirtualSmitty]

I love hoppy stuff too. The last couple Phillies games I went to (NLDS game 2 and NLCS game 1 :)) I drank Victory HopDevil. Damn good, especially for a ballpark offering. Citizens Bank Park (the Phillies home stadium) has a wonderful selection to choose from for a major league stadium.

That's awesome. My last trip to Yankee stadium the choices were Bud and Miller :pu

[newcigarz]

I love hoppy stuff too. The last couple Phillies games I went to (NLDS game 2 and NLCS game 1 :)) I drank Victory HopDevil. Damn good, especially for a ballpark offering. Citizens Bank Park (the Phillies home stadium) has a wonderful selection to choose from for a major league stadium.


HopDevil is a great beer. :dr

[awsmith4]

There are so many I like, but tonight I'm drinking Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale ad loving every drop

[VirtualSmitty]

There are so many I like, but tonight I'm drinking Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale ad loving every drop

I tried some of that the other day. It is quite good. The Smuttynose Pumpkin ale is also really good, try some if you see it!

[Sauer Grapes]

I had Pliny the Elder this weekend. All I can say is that it blew my freaking mind. It literally made DFH 90 minute taste like malted water. Seriously, no hops in 90 minute at all after having Pliny.

[VirtualSmitty]

I had Pliny the Elder this weekend. All I can say is that it blew my freaking mind. I literally make DFH 90 minute taste like malted water. Seriously, no hops in 90 minute at all after having Pliny.

Holy Moses! I'mgoing to have to look for that next time i'm at the liquer store. Sounds right up my alley!

[Sauer Grapes]

Holy Moses! I'mgoing to have to look for that next time i'm at the liquer store. Sounds right up my alley!

I'm not sure where you are... but it's a very limited distribution area... I had to have a friend from CA send some to me. I hope you can find it. It's worth the trouble. :D

It's made by Russian River Brewing Company. They also make Pliny the Younger which is supposedly hoppier yet. Also, the younger is 11% as opposed to 8 something %.

[kaisersozei]

My go-to's are Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Bell's Two-Hearted Ale, but I'm looking forward to the seasonal brews that are starting to pop up--especially happy to see that Brooklyn's Black Chocolate Stout is out again, and just tried my first Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale! MMMMMM :chr

The DFH 90 Minute IPA clone I brewed earlier this summer is just about ready to start crackin' :dr

And I've recently picked up some Lagunita's IPA, Heavy Sea's Below Decks (barleywine by Clipper City Brewing) and some Icehouse for the wife.

[SmokeyNL]

I like Belgian beers, anything really, but mostly trapists

[VirtualSmitty]

I like Belgian beers, anything really, but mostly trapists

Which monk beers do you like the best? I'm partial to Rochefort 8/10, Orval, and Westmalle (although they are all pretty good lol). And while not a true Trappist, the st. Bernardus 12 is a fav.

[rhdad42]

I'm a big fan of the Unibroue Fin du Monde, a Belgian-style triple from Quebec with a little more spice than a typical Belgina triple like Chimay.

I've also been on a big Leinenkugel kick lately...

[Mr.Maduro]

I've been sampling all the Oktoberfest editions recently but still haven't found none better than the Hofbrau release.

Also have about 12 Harpoon's UFOs in the fridge.

[kfish]

My local pub is tapping a keg of Dogfish head Punkin’ Ale tonight. I’m sure I’ll order at least one or two. I just hope I don’t end up pukin’ from the punkin’:pu

Kfish

[cigars_n_scotch]

This is a thread I'm going to keep my eye on. There are quite a few beers on here named already that I've never heard of or tried. I think that I'll create a To Try list!

[SmokeyNL]

Which monk beers do you like the best? I'm partial to Rochefort 8/10, Orval, and Westmalle (although they are all pretty good lol). And while not a true Trappist, the st. Bernardus 12 is a fav.

All of the above are nice, but if you get the chance Westvleteren is worth a try as well (all of them, but the 12 is the best IMO)

Kasteelbeer is nice as well, I had Johnnykay5 try some when we were at my place.

[Steve]

I've been enjoying Stella's lately. Before that I went through a Corona phase. Not sure what was up with except that my buddy in the Key's had several cases at the lodge. I hadn't really liked Corona for years before then :ss.

[AAlmeter]

Right now? Geese ... at the risk of getting banned .... Keystone Light. Lately though I've really been liking Bell's offerings such as two hearted, oberon, kalamazoo stout, etc,


Mmmm...Keystone Light


Generally do a lot of the Great Lakes offerings, as my local hang out has several on tap. Been drinking the Edmund Fitzgerald a lot (as usual) as well as Burning River and I think the Nosferatu (sp?) is coming out soon. They also have the Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock on tap as well as Spaten Oktoberfest...so I do my best to give all the handles an equal workout as often as possible.

[Sauer Grapes]

Bells HopSlam a friend gave me this weekend. Damn this is good. Very hoppy, slightly sweet imperial IPA.

Loving every sip.

[Darrell]

My local pub is tapping a keg of Dogfish head Punkin’ Ale tonight. I’m sure I’ll order at least one or two. I just hope I don’t end up pukin’ from the punkin’:pu

Kfish

Puke from 2 beers? Lightweight. :r

[AD720]

I'm a big fan of the Unibroue Fin du Monde, a Belgian-style triple from Quebec with a little more spice than a typical Belgina triple like Chimay.

I've also been on a big Leinenkugel kick lately...

The Fin du Monde is awesome! You have had the Ephmere right? All the Unibroue stuff I've had has been really good.

Lately I've been on a big PBC kick.

http://www.philadelphiabrewing.com/images/flyer.JPG

[DrDubzz]

Boddingtons and various Shiner brews

[Buckeye Jack]

Drinking my way thru a case of Yeungling Original Lager currently.......good stuff!

[BamBam]

Say what you want.....I love Mich. Ultra and it's what I'm currently drinkin :tu

[VirtualSmitty]

Mmmm...Keystone Light


Generally do a lot of the Great Lakes offerings, as my local hang out has several on tap. Been drinking the Edmund Fitzgerald a lot (as usual) as well as Burning River and I think the Nosferatu (sp?) is coming out soon. They also have the Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock on tap as well as Spaten Oktoberfest...so I do my best to give all the handles an equal workout as often as possible.

oh c'mon Adam, no Genny cream ale!? :dr:D

[AD720]

Drinking my way thru a case of Yeungling Original Lager currently.......good stuff!

Sure is. :tu :tpd:

[darb85]

Ive been drinking Oberon as a staple as well as molson canadian. I tried the amber ale from bud yesterday, its not half bad. But Ive been in love with the Ancho Chili Bock from Right Brain here in Traverse. Its an intresting mix of flavors but damn is it good!

[darb85]

Drinking my way thru a case of Yeungling Original Lager currently.......good stuff!

I wish I could find it here Ive been looking in every shop. Its all I drink In Key West!

[Jbailey]

Running low on Ale Asylum. Every time I head back to WI I stock up.

Favs from Ale Asylum in no order. :D
Ambergeddon - Amber Ale
Gold Digger - Blonde Ale
Hopalicious - American Pale Ale
Madtown Nutbrown - Nutbrown Ale
Contorter Porter - English Porter
Sticky McDoogle - Scotch Ale

[kfish]

Puke from 2 beers? Lightweight. :r

Sometimes those flavored seasonal beers are hard to stomach, this one wasn't too bad but I did have to wash it down with a few Guinness afterwards just in case.:r

[BlackDog]

My standards are either Nevada Pale Ale or Summit Pale Ale. I bought a 6'er of Summit Octoberfest yesterday, will have one tonight with dinner. I like the occasional Guinness draught, in fact am drinking one right now.

[Bubba - NJ]

I've been sampling all the Oktoberfest editions recently but still haven't found none better than the Hofbrau release.

Great stuff ! Drank 12 the other night - woah buddy !

[Mikey202]

I'm drinking a Smuttynose S'muttonator Double Bock. And I'm enjoying it very much.:chr

[BengalMan]

I've actually really enjoyed the Sam Adams Octoberfest this year. I've been drinking TONS of seasonal beers right now. I love all the Octoberfest and pumpkin beers this time of year. I recently picked up a few bottles of Dogfish 120, and Raison D' Extra and some Breakfast Stoute which have all been great.

[groogs]

Lately I have been drinking the Mississippi Mud, but my selection can change in a minutes notice. It depends on what grabs me as I cruise the BevMo.

[VirtualSmitty]

I'm drinking a Smuttynose S'muttonator Double Bock. And I'm enjoying it very much.:chr

I like all things Smutty. One of my favorite breweries.

[gettysburgfreak]

For me its Sam Adams Octoberfest, since I can only get it a few months out of the year I stock up. By far my favorite beer.

[RevSmoke]

Enjoying a New Glarus Brewing Co. Spotted Cow.

[BigDawgFan]

For some insane reason I picked up some Pete's Wicked Strawberry Blonde. I wish I had bought Monty Python's Holy Ale instead. IF you see the Strawberry Blonde walk past it!

[VirtualSmitty]

For some insane reason I picked up some Pete's Wicked Strawberry Blonde. I wish I had bought Monty Python's Holy Ale instead. IF you see the Strawberry Blonde walk past it!

Strawberry and beer don't mix lol.

[Rockestone]

Amber Bock...as usual.

[Mark C]

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/mciampag/stone beer.jpg

[Ace$nyper]

9.99 for a 30 rack who could say no.
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/6936/pbrog1.jpg

It's not Bud bad, but it's close, good thing I have a bunch of non picky friends coming over tonight.

[Goz]

Red Hook's Late Harvest, Killians, and Pauli Girls. But it changes quite frequently.

[shvictor]

Keystone Light..:fu

[SDmate]

Had some of Bud's new American Ale while S.H.I.T herfing at SD Beerman place last week.
It isn't too bad a draught beer for being Budweiser:al:al

[Stick]

Being punkin beer season have been drinking quite a few - Dogfishhead, Ichabod, Weyerbacher, Post Road, etc.

Had a Great Lakes Brewing Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout (Blackout Stout aged in oak bourbon barrels, ABV: 9.0%, IBU: 85) at the brewery the other night, yum.

[tnip23]

So many good beers named here (excepting the keystone light, bud, and PBR, but then some people smoke white owls too:D) I have in my fridge right now, Troegs pale ale, Sierra Nevada wet hop, and one bottle left of Houblon Chouffe double IPA belgian triple.
Tommorrow I am brewing a Belgian Dubbel with a twist, an addition of cherry wood smoked malt added to the brew.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

9.99 for a 30 rack who could say no.
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/6936/pbrog1.jpg

It's not Bud bad, but it's close, good thing I have a bunch of non picky friends coming over tonight.

YES PBR!!!!! Ive also been drinkin Yuengling and Budweiser

[cricky101]

Last night I had a few bottles of Two Hearted Ale, a really good IPA. I'm craving another right now.

[macpappy]

Boddingtons and various Shiner brews

Have you tried the Shiner's Black Lager?

[Mark C]

Had a Great Lakes Brewing Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout (Blackout Stout aged in oak bourbon barrels, ABV: 9.0%, IBU: 85) at the brewery the other night, yum.

I like oak aged beer, gonna have to keep an eye out for this one.

Old Dominion makes a really good oak aged stout also, give that a shot if you happen to see it!

[macpappy]

Chilling and waiting for game time:

Nostradomas Belgian Brown Ale.
Eel River Triple Exultation
Eel River Raven's Eye
Aventinus Wheat Doppelbock

Smoke of choice today: Taboo Twist

[ToddziLLa]

Great Lakes Oktoberfest.

[VirtualSmitty]

I like oak aged beer, gonna have to keep an eye out for this one.

Old Dominion makes a really good oak aged stout also, give that a shot if you happen to see it!

Definitely look for that Innis and Gunn I mentioned in my first post. It was barrel aged and tasty :dance:

[qwerty1500]

Seldom venture far from my beloved gin martinis. However, we were in an Irish pub in Boston last weekend and the wife ordered a Black and Tan for me. Loved It! "Great Taste, More Filling."

Now I'm thinking that I need to buy some Guinness and Harps, disfigure an old kitchen spoon and try it again.

[macpappy]

IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED EEL RIVER'S RAVEN'S EYE THEN STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND GO FIND SOME NOW AND TRY IT.

DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

THAT IS A SURPRISINGLY GOOD BEER.

Okay, We've sampled Aventius Dopplebock, Nostrodamus Belgian Brown Ale and Unibroue Epherma (spelling bad). After the Aventius and another dark beer I can't remember, the Epherma was like drinking dirty water.

Then we moved to the Raven's Eye. DAMMMMMNNNNNNN! That will knock something into the dirt. It's 11 percent alcohol. (okay, maybe it was the all the other beer we had first). But you cannot see through this beer.

[AD720]

It's Ephemere. If you are only into heavy, dark beers I'm not surprised you don't like it. I think it is great - refreshing and bubbly and the green apple flavor is subtle but very nice.

If you want to give Unibroue another shot try the Trios Pistoles or the Chambly Noire.

[macpappy]

It's Ephemere. If you are only into heavy, dark beers I'm not surprised you don't like it. I think it is great - refreshing and bubbly and the green apple flavor is subtle but very nice.

If you want to give Unibroue another shot try the Trios Pistoles or the Chambly Noire.

Yeah. Well you try spelling it after the other ones we drank (Aventinus, Raven's Eye, Triple Exhultation, Bellhaven Wee Heavy). Not to mention the Beck's Dark, Paulenar and Abita Pecan Ale we had before we started hitting the heavy stuff.

I've had the Trios Pistoles and the Unibroue 17 and a couple of their other brews. They are all good. I agree the Ephemere is probably an excellent beer for an early afternoon before you've had anything heavy. But we went from the beer to medium rare new york strip steaks and grilled onions and mushrooms...

[tnip23]

It's Ephemere. If you are only into heavy, dark beers I'm not surprised you don't like it. I think it is great - refreshing and bubbly and the green apple flavor is subtle but very nice.

If you want to give Unibroue another shot try the Trios Pistoles or the Chambly Noire.

In all fairness the ephemere never had a chance after the beers he started with. without a serious palate cleansing it would be hard to taste the ephemere after those brews.

[macpappy]

In all fairness the ephemere never had a chance after the beers he started with. without a serious palate cleansing it would be hard to taste the ephemere after those brews.

Actually we were using clean glasses and rinsing with chilled water between beer. But we probably were kinda numb by the time we reached the Ephemere. (neither of us were driving tonight anyway._

[livwire68]

Just drinking some spaten oktoberfest, and dunkelweizen (gordon biersch) and not Impressed by the (gordon biersch) marzen

[Sauer Grapes]

Actually we were using clean glasses and rinsing with chilled water between beer. But we probably were kinda numb by the time we reached the Ephemere. (neither of us were driving tonight anyway._

I think he was talking more about your palate being destroyed for a while after the other beers so your taste would be off for the other.

[AAlmeter]

oh c'mon Adam, no Genny cream ale!? :dr:D

That's only for special occasions

[Skywalker]

My go-to's are Sierra Nevada Pale Ale... and just tried my first Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale! MMMMMM :chr


This is good stuff!!! I picked up a case last week and it is almost gone!!!

We had a limited Harvest Ale Chico Estate this year... brewed with local hops grown in Chico.:tu

[Scottw]

Yesterday it was heineken.

[mikeyj23]

Boddington's Pub Ale

[kfish]

Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome Ale

[Magma]

As of this month..

Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout
Sam Adams Octoberfest
Gordon Biersch Hefeweizen
Franziskaner

[VirtualSmitty]

Stopped at he liquer store last night and picked up some Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale and some Anchor Steam. Haven't had the OBD in a long while, mostly buy the robust porter. I had forgotten how good it was!

[Skywalker]

Started drinking the Sierra Nevada Celebration this week!!! Big change from the Harvest but good!!!:tu

[Cigary]

Xingu Beer
Caffreys ( they dont import it here anymore,,bastids )
Pacifico
Miller Lite

[Ace$nyper]

Yuengling :)

[macpappy]

Finishing off a few Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen

[King James]

My neighbor works in beer industry, not exactly sure what he does but something with distribution. Anyways, he got me a mini keg of some German holiday beer, not sure what it is because it is all written in German but I will try to get a picture up later. Was really delicious stuff though.

[Savvy]

I'm getting stationed in Germany for the AF in a few months here. I'm going to go nuts over there with the beer. Really looking forward to it.

[cricky101]

Had a couple pints of Surly Furious tonight. Helluva an IPA

[doblemaduro]

Anything by the Capitol Brewery of Middleton, WI. Absolutely incredible beers. Their Winter Skal is out and it's awesome. You won't find a better Oktoberfest!

[VirtualSmitty]

Waiting for the Anchor Christmas brew :al

[Nimbus]

My last Samuel Adams Octoberfest :al I wish I had a few cases stored away for the winter months :r

[Genetic Defect]

Black Boss Porter

[Parrotheadduff]

Last night I opened the fridge looking for a Sam Adams Octoberferst, but the lovely wife failed to tell me there was only one left (I can never have just one). I had to open the Pyrat Rum instead.

[VirtualSmitty]

My last Samuel Adams Octoberfest :al I wish I had a few cases stored away for the winter months :r

Is it gone already?

[icurrie]

Sleeman's honey brown
Fort Garry Dark (local Winnipeg Beer)
Red Hook Copper
And of course GUINNESS:dr

[Mark C]

I had to open the Pyrat Rum instead.

Good call! :tu

[jquirit]

Wednesday night I had two pins of Hazelnut Brown Ale from Rogue Brewery. Stuff is so tasty, though I'm hoping that next week Horse Brass gets in the new Lagunitas espresso stout in on tap.

[scoot]

A couple weeks back I had my first Sam Smith Nut Brown Ale. It was simply the best beer I've had. Oatmeal Stout next.

[:eevis]

Tonight I will be sampling from the Magic Hat winter sampler. Gotta enjoy the nice weather in the Man Cave! :al

[Ace$nyper]

230am 90min dog fish head IPA :D

[csbrewfisher]

How I love this season.

Sam Adams Octoberfest
Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale
Harvest Moon by Coors

[kaisersozei]

I was happy to see that my BB&M (beer bricks & mortar :al) has their stock of Christmas beers out! My usual pick-ups this time of year include:

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale :dr
Anchor Christmas Ale
Harpoon Winter Warmer

and a variety of stouts & barleywines.

Wooo hoo!

[HawkEye19]

That reminds me, it's finally cold enough to crack open one of the barleywines I've been cellaring since last winter. Sweet!

[GTsetGO]

Anything Magic Hat

pick up one of the samplers if you get the chance, i promise you you won't be dissappointed.

[LasciviousXXX]

I don't drink much beer, more of a liquor guy myself but I have a buddy who keeps bringing me beer to try... he's odd like that.

Lately I've had:
Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout
Breckenridge Vanilla Porter
Stone IPA
Sam Adams Scotch Ale (never even heard of this before, but it was good :))

[LasciviousXXX]

Speaking of Sam Adams I was looking at their site online and I've never even seen HALF of the different types of beer they make. What's up with that? All I see at any of my local places are Octoberfest, Winter Brew, Boston Lager and Black Lager.

where do you find all these different varieties? Double Bock, White Ale, Old Fezziwig, Cranberry Lambic, Holiday Porter, Cream Stout, Honey Porter, Irish Red???

[GTsetGO]

my fridge :)

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/HPIM0583.jpg

[Parrotheadduff]

Speaking of Sam Adams I was looking at their site online and I've never even seen HALF of the different types of beer they make. What's up with that? All I see at any of my local places are Octoberfest, Winter Brew, Boston Lager and Black Lager.

where do you find all these different varieties? Double Bock, White Ale, Old Fezziwig, Cranberry Lambic, Holiday Porter, Cream Stout, Honey Porter, Irish Red???

The lesser known varieties are often only available in sampler packs. Ask your local store to stock them.

[VirtualSmitty]

where do you find all these different varieties? Double Bock, White Ale, Old Fezziwig, Cranberry Lambic, Holiday Porter, Cream Stout, Honey Porter, Irish Red???

You don't want to find Cranberry Lambic Dustin, it might ruin all beer for you! :pu

I can't really help with the rest, Sam Adams is so common here it's available in all it's incarnations pretty regularly.

[VirtualSmitty]

my fridge :)

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/HPIM0583.jpg

Very nice :tu

[LasciviousXXX]

You don't want to find Cranberry Lambic Dustin, it might ruin all beer for you! :pu

I can't really help with the rest, Sam Adams is so common here it's available in all it's incarnations pretty regularly.

LOL thanks for the headsup on that bro... I'd hate to :pu

[HawkEye19]

my fridge :)

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/HPIM0583.jpg

That's a beer fridge? You need to goto the liquor store, my friend!!

[GTsetGO]

That's a beer fridge? You need to goto the liquor store, my friend!!

yeah, it running a little low. :al

and that is all that the fridge is for. beer and spirits. the food goes in the fridge in the house. :)

[groogs]

Latley I have been hooked on the Sam Adams Cream Stout. Just can't get enough.:dr:dr:dr

[Magma]

Speaking of Sam Adams I was looking at their site online and I've never even seen HALF of the different types of beer they make. What's up with that? All I see at any of my local places are Octoberfest, Winter Brew, Boston Lager and Black Lager.

where do you find all these different varieties? Double Bock, White Ale, Old Fezziwig, Cranberry Lambic, Holiday Porter, Cream Stout, Honey Porter, Irish Red???

Like what parot said, you can find some of them in a variety pack. I bought one that had Honey Porter, Irish Red and Black Lager, 2 of each. I'm not sure if there are different variety packs.

That Cream Stout sounds interesting.

[silentjon]

Speaking of Sam Adams I was looking at their site online and I've never even seen HALF of the different types of beer they make. What's up with that? All I see at any of my local places are Octoberfest, Winter Brew, Boston Lager and Black Lager.

where do you find all these different varieties? Double Bock, White Ale, Old Fezziwig, Cranberry Lambic, Holiday Porter, Cream Stout, Honey Porter, Irish Red???

I know some of these are available in seasonal variety packs. I know Old Fezziwig and Cranberry Lambic are part of the winter variety pack. I am not sure if this is the only way to get these (the Cranberry Lambic is the only Sam Adams beer I do not like).

[mosesbotbol]

I had one last night I was quite fond of: Prima Pilsner from PA. Anyone had this one?

[Rockestone]

my fridge :)

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/HPIM0583.jpg

You need to remove the Coors light before it contaminates the others!!:D

[tnip23]

I had one last night I was quite fond of: Prima Pilsner from PA. Anyone had this one?

Prima Pils is from Victory Brewing Co. from Downingtown, excellent dry hoppy pilsner from the makers of Hop Devil IPA and Storm King Imperial stout.

[Scimmia]

Speaking of Sam Adams I was looking at their site online and I've never even seen HALF of the different types of beer they make. What's up with that? All I see at any of my local places are Octoberfest, Winter Brew, Boston Lager and Black Lager.

where do you find all these different varieties? Double Bock, White Ale, Old Fezziwig, Cranberry Lambic, Holiday Porter, Cream Stout, Honey Porter, Irish Red???

I've had most of those in the list, they typically come in sampler packs throughout the year. I have seen the Double Bock and the White Ale in 6ers at the store, though, and the Double Bock isn't even available in some states. One piece of advice, don't go looking for the Cranberry Lambic; it's absolutely horrible.

[Drat]

Mmmmmm, beeer....

I brew my own, but spend about $50 a week at the local BB&M anyway.

I'm brewing a trappist today which we'll be drinking over Xmas.

Some of my top beers:
Duvel - Belgian Strong Pale Ale
Dogfishhead - World Wide Stout (20% abv, more like a port than a beer)
Dogfishhead - Palo Santo
Ommegang - Three Philosophers
Victory - Hopdevil
Stone - Imperial Russian Stout
Stone - Ruination Double IPA
Chimay - Premier Trappist

I could go on for hours, but I have beer to brew...

[kugie]

Just had My first Ipswitch Oatmeal Stout the other day (got it out of the sampler pack that they have) I will be getting more of those.

[awsmith4]

Right now I am enjoying this Samuel Smith Winter Welcome Ale, its very tasty

[awsmith4]

Right now I am enjoying this Samuel Smith Winter Welcome Ale, its very tasty

I bought a "make your own six pack" last night to try some new stuff. The SS was part of it and now I am drinking the Duck-rabbit Poter which is also very tasty. The others I bought were the DR Milk Stout, SS Oatmeal Stout, Sierra Nevada Celebration, and the Tommyknocker Dobblebock. I'll report later on the others.

[BigDawgFan]

Right now I am off of my Belgian kick (temporarily) and enjoying Stone 12th anny Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout and Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout. Both beers pair very well with a good flavorful cigar. I have also been drinking a bit of Corsondonk Dubble Belgian Beer and Dogfish Head 60-minute IPA on tap (belgians on tap rule), both ROCK.

With the year your guys have been having you need to make sure it has alot of alcohol !!!!! ;)

[Sanitariumite]

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w229/sanitariumite/FlyingDog.jpg

Amazing. Dark. So thick it didn't even form a head. Amazing.

[landhoney]

I homebrew, and had one of my homebrewed versions of Gose (not Gueze) last night. Info on the style:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gose
http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-001353.html
I bottled some in long neck bottles like the ones pictured. While getting my cigars together for the Ybor Herf in my cellar last night I noticed that one of the corks had blown out. The mess was very minimal thankfully. But I realized these may not last. So they went into the fridge. They open with a great 'pop' just like sparkling wine. That sound is very satisfying, especially when its something you've created yourself.
BTW, if you can find this style of beer and enjoy sour beers, this is a great beer. There are only a couple commercial versions that make it over here though.

[gvarsity]

Great Lakes Brewing Company Nosferatu and Bells Brown tonight. Mmmm good stuff.

[e36bt]

Currently I'm on a Young's Double Chocolate Stout kick. Last week it was the Sam Adams Holiday Sampler.

[Snake Hips]

Just Newcastle Brown Ale and Stella Artois right now. Nothing that fancy.

[Swampper]

Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale. :)

[Parrotheadduff]

Tuckerman Pale Ale http://www.tuckermanbrewing.com/

[Skywalker]

Recently I discovered that I really enjoy Sierra Nevada Porter!!!:dr

[Bear]

My number one, favorite beer right now (and has been for some time) is Guinness. Some people say they find it too heavy or that it fills them up... It's the opposite with me. I can put back 15 pints of those and fall down like the best of them, but I don't feel full or bloated doing it.

I've recently likened it to my Kryptonite... :al

[kayaker]

mmmm....Guinness....

Right now I am enjoying Eric's Red cream ale from a local brewery (Quidi Vidi).

I'm also a big fan of Innis and Gunn oak aged Scottish beer.

[perogee]

I'm also a big fan of Innis and Gunn oak aged Scottish beer.


Good stuff that. Have you tried the IPA?

[KidRock]

I've recently likened it to my Kryptonite... :al[/QUOTE]


Marc you can drink it straight without any problem. I can vouch and say that you have done it! :al

[kaisersozei]

Recently I discovered that I really enjoy Sierra Nevada Porter!!!:dr

Recently? :r

You've probably had this out for a while, but the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale just made it to my BB&M. :al I had been drinking Brooklyn Brewery's Black Chocolate Stout, but they jacked the price up to $12/6pk a few weeks ago, so f that.

Making my way thru the varieties of Bell's beers. I'm still a Two-Hearted Ale whore, though.

[kayaker]

Good stuff that. Have you tried the IPA?

I have had one in Edmonton, but we don't get it here in NL. I remember it being good, but I'll need to try it again to refresh my memory.:chr

[mrreindeer]

My number one, favorite beer right now (and has been for some time) is Guinness. Some people say they find it too heavy or that it fills them up... It's the opposite with me. I can put back 15 pints of those and fall down like the best of them, but I don't feel full or bloated doing it.

I like Guiness, I do. I really don't understand folks who say it's heavy but I'm sure it has something to do with the fact that I lean towards much more heavy beers than Guiness. If I want to lighten up, I'll move to Guiness. :D No joke. I guess it's the same with cigars. If I'm used to full-bodied cigars, then the lesser-bodied ones will taste light.

I may have mentioned this brand already much earlier on in this thread but man oh man. I just found a couple bottles of the Russian River Brewing Co's PLINY THE ELDER at the Beverage Warehouse out in Culver City/Marina Del Rey and snatched them out of the cooler (they require refrigeration).

I can usually only find this on tap occasionally at one of my favorite bars at the Redondo Beach Pier (Naja's Place where they have 77 beers on tap and another 623 elsewhere). Last time I was there, they didn't have it.

I popped one of my two open last night at dinner and man, oh man, oh man.....this is my favorite beer right now.

[csbrewfisher]

Right now I have two in my fridge.

1. Deschutes Mirror Pond: A crisp and clean pale ale from Bend, OR. Not as hoppy as an IPA, but with a pleasing floral nose and a respectable semi-bitter finish. This was on sale at my local liquor store so I took a chance, and I would definitely purchase it again. I'd like to try this one on tap.

2. New Belgium 1554: You'll say I'm partial because I live in Colorado, and I accept that. This is the best example of black ale brewed this side of Mandaloria. Smoky, just the right amount of hoppiness with a chocolatey finish, but not heavy. Essentially a porter. And the only reason I'm partial to it is because it's sold in just about any store in this state. Lucky me.

[Heatmiser]

Tonight is the 3 flights of Chamay...

[icurrie]

Last night I had an Innis & Gunn - Rum Cask - Oak Aged Beer. WOW beer aged in old rum barrels, what a novel idea. Great beer, a little on the pricey side at $4.95 ea but on occasion well worth it.

[Lumpold]

A test brew bitter from my Uncles brewery Keltek - no name yet, but he's hoping to market it as a half and half case with a blonde ale/lager, in a 'stubby' format - 33cl or 11ish US Fl.oz. Should be a bargain when it comes out!

[hoyohio]

Bell's Christmas Ale...this is purportedly a scotch style ale. Very, very drinkable and a good session beer -- which is atypical of the moniker "Christmas ale" -- which usually suggests the inclusion of a bunch of frou frou spices.

Not one to age, but a good beer to drink now. Can't say that I've ever been displeased with a beer from this brewery.

[Sauer Grapes]

I like Guiness, I do. I really don't understand folks who say it's heavy but I'm sure it has something to do with the fact that I lean towards much more heavy beers than Guiness. If I want to lighten up, I'll move to Guiness. :D No joke. I guess it's the same with cigars. If I'm used to full-bodied cigars, then the lesser-bodied ones will taste light.

I may have mentioned this brand already much earlier on in this thread but man oh man. I just found a couple bottles of the Russian River Brewing Co's PLINY THE ELDER at the Beverage Warehouse out in Culver City/Marina Del Rey and snatched them out of the cooler (they require refrigeration).

I can usually only find this on tap occasionally at one of my favorite bars at the Redondo Beach Pier (Naja's Place where they have 77 beers on tap and another 623 elsewhere). Last time I was there, they didn't have it.

I popped one of my two open last night at dinner and man, oh man, oh man.....this is my favorite beer right now.

Pliny rocks.

[dentonparrots]

I've been trying a few locally brewed ones lately after being a "larger lout" for a few years, I keep going back to Bombadier by Wells and Waggledance by Wells for a lighter more "largery" taste.

[KidRock]

Miller Lite :D

[SD Beerman]

Tonight is the 3 flights of Chamay...

You know how you get with chimay......:r

[VirtualSmitty]

Just opened a bottle of the Anchor Steam Christmas ale. About halfway through the glass, not feeling it so far.

[Buena Fortuna]

you mean to tell me that people actually enjoy beer?

[hoyohio]

Obovoid oatmeal stout by Boulder Beer Company...a pretty damn good oatmeal stout.

[Mark C]

I've got two on-hand right now.

Dogfish Head Chicory Stout - very good, must get more of this stuff. Definitely a must-try for any stout lover.

Lancaster Brewing Co Winter Warmer - High alcohol, but it's too sweet, has a lot of typical barley wine flavors... that I generally don't like. Not quite as bad when it's warm, but I wouldn't buy it again.

[VirtualSmitty]

you mean to tell me that people actually enjoy beer?

Sure. There are some excellent beers out there.

[Smoked]

Pliny rocks.

I had this for the first time just the other night. I was actually taken back by this one. What a fantastic brew.

[bigliver]

For me, I'm going with Bear Republic's Red Rocket Ale, by far my favorite. I'm in with Mean D as well as far as Rogue and Stone go; good brews to be found there. I was in Washington at the Issaquah Brewhouse and got to partake in the re-introduction of Rogue's Yellow Snow Ale. The name and the beer are both interesting.

As it's the Holiday season, I'm also enjoying several seasonals. Rogue's Santa's Private Reserve and Bridgeport's Ebenezer Ale are among rotating heavy in my fridge right now.

Other than that, there are basically two kinds of beer, the beer I buy and the beer I drink. Depending on the situation, the two kinds need not necessarily be the same.

jason

[Parrotheadduff]

Obovoid oatmeal stout by Boulder Beer Company...a pretty damn good oatmeal stout.

Is that a breakfast beer? :r

[hoyohio]

Is that a breakfast beer? :rNot in my house...at least not on weekdays...lol.

Actually, you're not that far off. Oatmeal stout was once thought to be good fare for nourishing mothers. And it was also thought to be associated with good health. Oatmeal stouts go back to the 16th century. But they fell out of favor in more modern times. There was renewed interest in 1977 after a critic referenced a beer made with oats. Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout was produced as a result of that renewed interest. Lots of good oatmeal stouts available now. Oboviod was a new one for me...and it's a damn good one.

[goalie204]

My fav beer is a local brewery here in winnipeg called half pints

http://halfpintsbrewing.com

check out the 'whats brewing' link they have flagship beers and seasonal ones, unfiltered and unpasturized beer is the way to go, period.

[Mark C]

Is that a breakfast beer? :r

Look for 'Beer Geek's Breakfast', oatmeal stout brewed with coffee :D

[tnip23]

Stone's 12 yr. anni. bitter choc. oatmeal stout is a near perfect beer. High alcohol at 9.2 but you wouldn't know it by the taste which is smooth and balanced.:tu

[dentonparrots]

Waggledance..made with a touch of honey. Lovely!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Monty Pythons Holy Grail ale and of course Yuengling

[maddman]

right now i am having a Brooklyn Black Chocolate stout,

with eggs and bacon :)

[newcigarz]

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale.

[Hawk6815]

Stone and their Arrogant can't be beat! I buy that stuff by the case.

Will

[Cigary]

I like Pacifico Beer and I don't have to put it in my fridge either,,,I open the door to my deck off the master bedroom and it stays a cool 26 degrees as that is how cold it is outside!!!! BRRRR friggin BRRRRRRR

[maddman]

going with an Anchor porter today, love the stuff.

[VirtualSmitty]

going with an Anchor porter today, love the stuff.

yeah, just had some of that myself. Good stuff indeed :D

[TripleF]

oh c'mon Adam, no Genny cream ale!? :dr:D



Genny Cream Ale? How do you know about this gem? Been years since I've had one.......

[bigliver]

Right now, I drinking a Green Flash Brewery West Coast IPA. Not so much an IPA in my mind, but it could be considered a stong PA. It's almost a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale mixed with a New Beligum Fat Tire--not a bad combination to me right now. jason

[BHowe]

I'm on a big Eel River Porter kick.

I also love just about everything from the Ft. Collins Brewing Company.

And the Pumpkin Brew @ Bell Isle Brewery here in Oklahoma City.

[JE3146]

Pliney Elder Double IPA.....

:D

[GTsetGO]

well, i have been "experimenting" with some new brews the last week and i can honestly say that I haven't been enjoying them.

time to break out the goto Magic Hat

[VirtualSmitty]

well, i have been "experimenting" with some new brews the last week and i can honestly say that I haven't been enjoying them.

time to break out the goto Magic Hat

What have you been trying that you didn't like? Specifics man!

[TripleF]

Bell's Two Hearted Ale

[donjefe]

Xingu. Brazilian, good stuff if you can find it.

[Lumpold]

Madresous Belgian Trippel poured by hot Dutch barmaids.

[GTsetGO]

What have you been trying that you didn't like? Specifics man!

The first was Buffalo Bill's Brewery Pumpkin Ale. If it would have tasted like it smelled I would have enjoyed it. Opened the bottle and took a whiff. Had a spicy aroma to it, much like any other Winter Ale that I have tried. So I took a swig. Well, there was little to no taste. I would say it tasted like a beer that was 10% Budlight and 90% water.

The Second one was Dogfish Head's Raison D'etre (I think that is the spelling). Nice packaging and presentation and on the side of the box it read, "Beer of the Year 200? " I can't remember the year. But having that on it, it must be good right?

Well, the wife was cooking dinner so I went in the kitchen with one of these to "chit chat" with her. I opened the bottle, tilted it back and took a swig. I can say this is the first and only beer that I have ever spit out on the first taste and then poured the rest out.

[Scimmia]

A poorly rated pumpkin beer and Raison D'etre? No wonder you haven't been enjoying them; there are plenty of great suggestions in this thread, don't give up!

DFH is known for doing very odd and extreme beers, I mean really, now many beers are actually made with raisins? They've got some great beers, but most of them are love em/hate em type beers.

[GTsetGO]

That's the thing. I have liked all the other dfh beer that I have tried. This one was just horrible.

[Heatmiser]

I'm currently enjoying my last few bottles of Alaskan Summer Ale... :al

[perogee]

Had a couple of Sleeman Honey Browns tonight, they certainly hit the spot

[VirtualSmitty]

I can say this is the first and only beer that I have ever spit out on the first taste and then poured the rest out.

I take it you've never tried Sam Adams Cranberry Lambic :r

[BHowe]

Had some of the Sam Adams Winter Lager last night. Was pretty tasty and easy to drink.

[Ace$nyper]

Last night was beer time
Had
a few rouge dead guys
a boddingtons
a old speckled hen
a runeanation IPA

[MikeyC]

I take it you've never tried Sam Adams Cranberry Lambic :r

:r

I think Cranberry Lambic is BY FAR the WORST beer Sam Adams makes (strangely I've met people who actually like it :eek: ). I never liked SA Triple Boch either. You can still find some bottles of Triple B floating around liquor stores even though none has been brewed since 1996 or so.

[cigars_n_scotch]

:r

I think Cranberry Lambic is BY FAR the WORST beer Sam Adams makes (strangely I've met people who actually like it :eek: ). I never liked SA Triple Boch either. You can still find some bottles of Triple B floating around liquor stores even though none has been brewed since 1996 or so.

100% agree. That is the worst beer I have ever had. I was only able to stomach drinking a few sips before pouring it out and giving away the other two bottles I had. Disgusting beer.


Sitting in my fridge are 3 Chimays and 3 Omegang bottles which were xmas gifts, along with some Hacker Pschorr Munich Gold and Leinenkugel's Fireside Nut Brown.

[kaisersozei]

Dogfish Head Chicory Stout

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

From the website:

“A dark beer made with a touch of roasted chicory, organic Mexican coffee, St. John’s Wort and licorice root. Brewed with whole-leaf Cascade and Fuggles hops, the grains include pale, roasted & oatmeal. 5.2% ABV, 22 IBU”

The two best things about this stout are its appearance and aroma. It was black as night with nice ruby highlights. Smelled like a cup of iced coffee with some cocoa & spices thrown in for good measure. The coffee taste definitely came through but it was more like the bottom of a burnt pot—very bitter, which is surprising since it was only 22 IBU so it must be related to the roasted malts (or the over roasted malts.) The spiciness was there, almost peppery so you Pepin fans might enjoy this! Not as full bodied as I expected, though, kind of watery for the style. Most stouts seem to improve as they warm, but this one was much better cold. Drinkable, but I prefer other stouts to this. Worth a one time purchase, but not a regular buy.

Final note: At $9 a 6 pack it was an interesting beer that I would recommend if you’re feeling adventurous.

[Ken]

Just had some Dogfish Midas Touch at the cigar shop Friday on my day off and enjoyed the brew very much. This is on the next buy list.

I had the wife pick up Sam Adams sampler pack for me for Christmas since there are a few I want to try and unfortunately I have a good (bad) feeling there will be one or two I will not digest.

[St. Lou Stu]

I had dinner Friday evening at the Schlafly Tap Room.
Good food and even better beer.
I had a single glass of Imperial Stout.... description from their website
"Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout (November 14)
A roasty, rich and malty Imperial Stout with a strong dose of caramel, oak, and Bourbon character. This is a perfect beer to pair with hearty, cold-weather dishes, smoked meats, and virtually any dessert (especially chocolate)."

I also enjoyed 3 or 4 glasses of the best APA on earth, so much so that I bought a 64oz. Growler to go home with me.
APA description from the website...
"An American Pale Ale with a hearty dose of hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. We add hops directly into the finished beer to boost the fresh, fruity flavor and aroma of American hops.
ABV:5.9%
IBU: 50"

FYI, Schlafly (http://www.schlafly.com/beers.shtml) is now the largest American Owned Brewery in St. Louis.

[Mark C]

The first was Buffalo Bill's Brewery Pumpkin Ale. If it would have tasted like it smelled I would have enjoyed it.

The Second one was Dogfish Head's Raison D'etre (I think that is the spelling). Nice packaging and presentation and on the side of the box it read, "Beer of the Year 200? " I can't remember the year. But having that on it, it must be good right?


The Buffalo Bill is one of my favorites, tied with Post Road for my personal #1 Pumpkin beer. Were you drinking it out of the bottle or a glass? Try pouring it if you haven't already. I will agree that many pumpkin beers tend to smell better at the first whiff than subsequent tastes, but it should be better than water/bud light.

DFH does have some weird stuff. The odd sounding ones I avoid. I'm a sucker for raspberry though so I tried a bottle of 'Fort'. One of the only beers I poured out, definitely a disappointment. But their 'beer-flavored' beer is awesome.

[newcigarz]

These just showed up today.


Two bottles of Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence and two bottles of Stone Double Bastard.


http://www.fototime.com/C642E4A3904BDBC/standard.jpg

[rhdad42]

http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/images/beers/santasbutt.jpg

Yes, it is indeed Santa's Butt.

My eight-year old son and I were over at Monster Beverage getting some holiday grog, and came across this. Let me tell you, in terms of taste it's a fairly decent porter, but the real value is the comedy goldmine my son latched onto! Show an eight-year-olds anything to do with butts and they're done! He laughed for half an hour and it really made my day! The beer could have tasted like dogwater (it didn't) but it still would have been worth it to hear him laugh.

Those of you with young suns, get a piece of Santa's Butt!

[Mark C]

I almost picked up that bottle the other day, I grabbed 'lump of coal' instead but was wondering how this tasted. Thanks for the post!

[VirtualSmitty]

I enjoyed far too much Anchor Christmas last night. :al

[Benzopyrene]

Opened up a bottle of Sam Adams Chocolate bock last night that was quite tasty.

[Mikey202]

I had some Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale. That stuff is good.

[VirtualSmitty]

Had some Sam Adams Chocolate Bock courtesy of Horrorview last night. Pretty good, lower alcohol content than I expected but very drinkable. Not the best chocolate bock by any means but i'm glad to have had the chance to try it!

[Paint]

Founders, Backwoods Bastard. Bourbon barrel beer really good plus has a good alcohol content for some extra kick!!!

[Jakemate]

I'm snobby when it comes to beer. I mostly make my own.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277246

I'm mostly an ale and stout kinda guy. I don't find much love in the lighter beers. Lagers, pilsners and such. They are also more of a pain to make.

For commercial beers, I like guiness, boddingtons, redhook, and lagunitas.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/hazy420/100_2849.jpg

[newcigarz]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/hazy420/100_2849.jpg

I guess you keep the rolling rock for guests? :rolleyes:

[Genetic Defect]

I guess you keep the rolling rock for guests? :rolleyes:

:r

[MikeyC]

I'm snobby when it comes to beer. I mostly make my own.

I guess you keep the rolling rock for guests? :rolleyes:
:tpd:

For a self-proclamed "beer snob" you sure do have a lot of Rolling Rock. :pu

[VirtualSmitty]

I guess you keep the rolling rock for guests? :rolleyes:

:r:r:r

[Jakemate]

I guess you keep the rolling rock for guests? :rolleyes:

I'm not going to boil brats in homebrew, that would be silly. :hm

:rolleyes:

[VirtualSmitty]

I'm not going to boil brats in homebrew, that would be silly. :hm

:rolleyes:

Nice save :r

Had a glass of orval last night. Good stuff :)

[taltos]

Genny Cream Ale? How do you know about this gem? Been years since I've had one.......We used to drink this in the early '70's when we were broke graduate students ( are there any other kind of grad students?). Might have to pick up some next time that I am at Kappys.

[taltos]

In general I am not a beer snob, I normally drink Bud and Milwaulkee's Best Ice when I am just drinking beer and not thinking about it, kind of like smoking a Rocky Patel when my mind is elsewhere. However, I do keep Newcastle and either Harpoon or Sam IPA for when I want to enjoy a beer as much as I enjoy a nice wine or bourbon. Generally being of Irish heritage there is some Guiness in the basement refrigerator also. This morning one of my neighbors that I cleared his driveway and walks in the past two snow storms and will take care of for the rest of the winter dropped 2 cases of Stella Artois on me this morning. I love this stuff and buy it when I want something different with class. Having a mug now with my steel cut oatmeal. Quite a bit more kick than American lagers.

[alfbacca]

Tried some Full Moon beer the other night at a buddy's house. It's the seasonal version of Blue Moon and it's pretty good. Going to have to track some down before it's all gone.

[VirtualSmitty]

We used to drink this in the early '70's when we were broke graduate students ( are there any other kind of grad students?). Might have to pick up some next time that I am at Kappys.

Genny Cream Ale is Adams favorite beer! :r

Picked up some Brooklyn lager night. Not bad.

[taltos]

Adam would freak if a friend from one town over were to leave a supply on his steps.:)

[Drat]

A co-worker/employee just got back from Amsterdam (with a 1-day stop in Belgium) with a six-pack for me:

1 Westvleteren 12
2 Rochefort 10
1 Pannepot Old Fisherman's Ale
2 Gouden Carolus

Time to plan out the 6 special occasions to drink these!

[MikeyC]

In general I am not a beer snob, I normally drink Bud and Milwaulkee's Best Ice when I am just drinking beer and not thinking about it, kind of like smoking a Rocky Patel when my mind is elsewhere. However, I do keep Newcastle and either Harpoon or Sam IPA for when I want to enjoy a beer as much as I enjoy a nice wine or bourbon. Generally being of Irish heritage there is some Guiness in the basement refrigerator also. This morning one of my neighbors that I cleared his driveway and walks in the past two snow storms and will take care of for the rest of the winter dropped 2 cases of Stella Artois on me this morning. I love this stuff and buy it when I want something different with class. Having a mug now with my steel cut oatmeal. Quite a bit more kick than American lagers.

Sam IPA? They haven't made that in a while. Do you mean the Sam Imperial Pilsner? It's kind of like an IPA.

[taltos]

Sam IPA? They haven't made that in a while. Do you mean the Sam Imperial Pilsner? It's kind of like an IPA.I have about 3 bottles that I snagged from an old case that my BIL had. Wish that it was still made, did not like having to switch to Harpoon.

[Heatmiser]

A co-worker/employee just got back from Amsterdam (with a 1-day stop in Belgium) with a six-pack for me:

1 Westvleteren 12
2 Rochefort 10
1 Pannepot Old Fisherman's Ale
2 Gouden Carolus

Time to plan out the 6 special occasions to drink these!

Whoa! Nice score on the Westvleteren! I have never had it but the reputation and mystique are out of this world. I just had the Gouden Carolus on tap last night. It was very good. Let us know what you think of the Westvleteren...

[Drat]

I was out sick from work yesterday when my employee returned with the goodie bag. He sent an email saying he left some beer on my desk. I'm so happy you cannot believe.

I'll probably cellar it until this summer and crack it open the night we finally move into our own house. I'm a very patient person...

Whoa! Nice score on the Westvleteren! I have never had it but the reputation and mystique are out of this world. I just had the Gouden Carolus on tap last night. It was very good. Let us know what you think of the Westvleteren...

[Heatmiser]

I was out sick from work yesterday when my employee returned with the goodie bag. He sent an email saying he left some beer on my desk. I'm so happy you cannot believe.

I'll probably cellar it until this summer and crack it open the night we finally move into our own house. I'm a very patient person...

Enjoy my friend!!! :al

[Skywalker]

I stopped by Sierra Nevada yesterday and found this years release of their Early Spring Beer (ESB)!!! I'm in heaven!!!:dr

[groogs]

Tonight I am enjoying some Alaskan Amber Ale.

[kaisersozei]

I stopped by Sierra Nevada yesterday and found this years release of their Early Spring Beer (ESB)!!! I'm in heaven!!!:dr


:c

Oh, I mean:

:chr

Maybe this means they'll be shipping it out east, soon!

[gvarsity]

Old Rasputin Imperial Stout
Bell's Special Double Cream Stout

[Skywalker]

:c

Oh, I mean:

:chr

Maybe this means they'll be shipping it out east, soon!

If not, maybe I will Gerard!!!;)

[kaisersozei]

If not, maybe I will Gerard!!!;)

:eek:

[VirtualSmitty]

3 Monts. Not bad but not great.

[groogs]

Tonight I am back to the Alaskan Amber Ale.

[Jbailey]

Lake Louie Milk Stout

Ale Asylum Mercy

[Heatmiser]

Ahhhhhh. New 4 pack of North Coast Pranqster in hand. YUMMY!

[Heatmiser]

Pranqster gone. Now I'm dabbling in some Alaskan Smoked Porter while enjoying a Tatuaje Especiale in about 25 MPH winds...

[groogs]

I am drinking some Red Stripe. It's okay, but nothing special.

[Mr.Maduro]

If anyone knows where I can find some Founders Backwards Bastard please PM me.

[Steelergar]

Magic Hat #9. What's the deal with them, 4months ago they were a hard to find beer at establishments. Now they are everywhere. Did a big company buy them?

[VirtualSmitty]

Smutty Robust Porter.

[floydp]

Found a Geezer Bock in the fridge.

[Mr.Maduro]

Hal (HK3) hooked me up with some Goose Island Bourbon County Stout and some Founders Breakfast Stout!

The bourbon stout was potent but delicious, I haven't tried the other just yet! Thanks again Hal!! :tu

[Teeznutz]

Pyramid Hefenweizen with an orange slice and Belgium Fat Tire are my frequent choices. Can't forget the Stella Artouis as also a must......

[Mr.Goodfella]

I went on a diet Jan. 1 (of course) so I haven't been able to enjoy any brews lately. If I could have one right now it would be a DogFishHead 90 minute IPA imperial. Great beer and I think it is around 9% ABV.

[pnoon]

Hal (HK3) hooked me up with some Goose Island Bourbon County Stout and some Founders Breakfast Stout!

The bourbon stout was potent but delicious, I haven't tried the other just yet! Thanks again Hal!! :tu

Both of those sound yummy.
Can you provide more info on Goose Island & Founders?

[zemekone]

gonna crack a bottle of Brother David's Double (abbey style ale) post workout

[white_s2k]

Bought a 6-pack of Budweiser American Ale, not too bad actually..

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I loved all the Rouges I tried along with magic hats. Tonight I got some Guinness

[silentjon]

I am enjoying a Flying Dog Barley Wine.

[Nick]

Belhaven Scottish ale, Sam Smith's Oatmeal Stout, and Ayinger Ur-Weisse are my go to's.

[tenbaseg]

Bought a 6-pack of Budweiser American Ale, not too bad actually..

:tpd:

[dccraft]

Both of those sound yummy.
Can you provide more info on Goose Island & Founders?


Here is link to Founders http://www.foundersbrewing.com/home.php
It's located right here in my home town. I am partial to the Dirty Bastard brew. Very full of flavor and not overly hoppy. The Oatmeal Stout is another full flavored brew.

[tnip23]

Troeg's Nugget Nectar imperial amber is out. the wife picked up a case for my birthday. A really great beer that has the flavor profile of a well balanced IPA, even though they call it an amber. Wish it was available year round, but it's great while it lasts.

[Heatmiser]

Last night I had the Ommegang Rare Vos for the first time. This will be a standard in my beer fridge going forward. Very, very good!

[WhoDeySchenk]

Kentucky Ale - Bourbon Barrel http://www.kentuckyale.com/kentuckyale/index.html

a no brainer, they house the beer in old Bourbon Barrels - tastes like a "boiler maker" right out of the bottle, YUMMY!

[Mr.Maduro]

Both of those sound yummy.
Can you provide more info on Goose Island & Founders?

Here you go Peter...

http://www.gooseisland.com/beers/pop-ups/14_bourbon.html

http://www.foundersbrewing.com/beer_styles.php?recordID=21

[pnoon]

Here you go Peter...

http://www.gooseisland.com/beers/pop-ups/14_bourbon.html

http://www.foundersbrewing.com/beer_styles.php?recordID=21

Thank you, kind sir.
:tu

[Paint]

Last night it was,a Victory HOP Wallop ...Great beer.

[newcigarz]

I just finished up a 6-pack of Dogfish Chicory Stout. very nice .

I've got a bottle of Ommegang Three Philosophers chillin in the fridge for tonight.