What beers are you enjoying II?

[mmblz]

SixPoint flys invisibly low on the readr. Resin is an outstanding brew.

Hi res is even better :)

[galawdawg45Q]

Corona

[rino42]

I have become a huge fan of Deschutes Black Butte Porter and also Deschutes Red Chair. Excellent beers. And a Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale goes great with a cigar!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hopslam. Another great batch this year.

[sigsauer]

In a few days
HOPSLAM!

[big pete]

Almanac Farmers Reserve Plout
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/secretaznman58/CB2E0322-369A-4A43-8022-D3EC0ECF6C0C.jpg

[Dave128]

Founders Big Lushious

I realize this goes against the idea of this thread, but I didn't enjoy it at all. Has very fruity notes to it (raspberry) and I tend to not care for fruity beers.

Just my :2

[stearns]

Had my first hopslam of the season last night, normally not too big into the extra hoppy stuff but I found this to be well balanced. I definitely enjoyed :tu

[mmblz]

Founders Big Lushious

I realize this goes against the idea of this thread, but I didn't enjoy it at all. Has very fruity notes to it (raspberry) and I tend to not care for fruity beers.

Just my :2

:tpd:

For me it was slightly different - fruity beer can be ok but Big Lushious had this intense "fake fruit" flavor. In fact if I could just place it, it seems like the exact flavor from some candy I had once in the distant past.

I threw out half the bottle despite the steep price.

[Dave128]

I, on the other hand, choked it down because of the steep price I paid at a bar.

[Partagaspete]

I have two left of a six pack of quite possibly the best named beer ever:

Sweet Baby Jesus from Du Claw Brewing Co.

It is a chocolate and peanut butter stout. I felt a little to heavy on the PB. the flavors overpowered the stout base IMHO. not bad at all though. Worth a try if not just for the name. did I mention how I loved the name of it?

[Dave128]

I have two left of a six pack of quite possibly the best named beer ever:

Sweet Baby Jesus from Du Claw Brewing Co.

It is a chocolate and peanut butter stout. I felt a little to heavy on the PB. the flavors overpowered the stout base IMHO. not bad at all though. Worth a try if not just for the name. did I mention how I loved the name of it?

I agree that the name is neat, but that's as far as I go.

I was gifted a bottle this past summer and I couldn't get past a few sips. I personally thought the brew was aweful and dumped it out on the ground.

[Slow Triathlete]

Had a Stone Brewing Arrogant Bastard the other night. I had forgotten how good that beer is.

[JLMraider]

I usually enjoy a Guinness. Recently, I've tried and enjoyed Samuel Adams Cold Snap and Escape Route from their seasonal collection. The Crystal Pale Ale I found alright but have never enjoyed the Boston Lager.

Anyone ever had Utopias? I had the opportunity to have some a few years ago at a family Christmas Party and it was excellent. Tasted more like a sweetened whisky than beer.

[yourchoice]

Picked up some Troegs Nugget Nectar, Bells Two Hearted and Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin recently. Thumbs up for all three!

Also picked up a growler of Smuttynose Zinneke that I plan to enjoy over the weekend. When tasting it, it seemed like it would go great with a cigar. Hopefully it's not too cold to test that theory.

[Dave128]

Brooklyn Local 1 - 100% Bottle refermented Ale

:tu

[yourchoice]

:tu

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[mmblz]

14th star tribute

[MarkinAZ]

Currently, a Samual Adams Rebel IPA. Decent taste.

Yesterday, a Stone Go To IPA. Nice session ale. Low alcohol. Medium to long finish on the grapefruit flavor. Wondering if Stone is using hop oil for flavoring at the end of the boil.

[afranco]

STELLA ARTOIS......so tasty !!!:banger

[joatmon]

Oskar Blues Pinner Throwback IPA.

[mmblz]

Foley brothers pieces of eight

[Remo]

Sam Adams Cream Stout :tu

[irratebass]

My latest beers:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/IMG_20150413_200639_zpsurfyh81m.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1429237437673_zpsufh2lfdm.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1429311734096_zpsqwgmzssf.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1429407703706_zpsaunqxl6t.jpg

[DAFU]

MadTree Grnarly Brown
Rhinegeist Panther

[irratebass]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1429668700417_zpsa3aqcr1p.jpg

[JimFishIII]

Yesterday we had Rogue Srircha Stout, Bruery Saison Rue, and Unibroue La Fin Du Monde.

[Scottw]

Little IPA night tonight
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/scottw76/food/773b6f34f100b3ac3aa0aa9a5be2ca33.jpg
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/scottw76/food/1441a0e9351127cf50d7f409a142fa51.jpg
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/scottw76/food/25461889305f541292076b7d5669a6ea.jpg
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/scottw76/food/ed497adb5c22d4cac2f9703bfea9788f.jpg
Finished with this
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/scottw76/cigars/afb09e0415f5095bf8c4cc618caaf15d.jpg

[Remo]

15739

Squatters Wellied Irish Stout :tu

[samnuts]

nothing like a ice cold stella with a cigar

[irratebass]

Totally forgot about this thread....here are my updates pt 1

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1430017537383_zpsc2hoeimc.jpg

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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1430965726091_zpsd6hyw3uy.jpg

[irratebass]

Pt 2

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/IMG_20150512_214323_zpspc91jlsa.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1431567299647_zpsvigpshwq.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1431650471644_zpsfroaecoz.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1431655076068_zps5azourzu.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1431992486146_zps80bdsrce.jpg

[irratebass]

pt 3

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1431995671906_zpsevpacssj.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1431997656847_zpsycngtq14.jpg

[irratebass]

pt 3

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1431995671906_zpsevpacssj.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1431997656847_zpsycngtq14.jpg

And I did receive a beer bomb recently

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/IMG_20150513_200956_zpsptxmw7wt.jpg

[DAFU]

Dogfish Head ApriHop
Founders All Day IPA

[Shadow]

Atlantic Coal Porter.

[joatmon]

ESB Special Ale from Ska Brewing in Durango, CO.

[Stephen]

I love root beer. And I love beer beer. Root Sellers a few months ago came out with Row Hard Root Beer, and it's, 'punch your Mother in the taint' fantastic.

https://barleypapa.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/img_0397-0.jpg?w=653&h=653&crop=1

[Porch Dweller]

Asahi

[irratebass]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/aviary_1432438367466_zpsabwqvbqp.jpg

[irratebass]

I love root beer. And I love beer beer. Root Sellers a few months ago came out with Row Hard Root Beer, and it's, 'punch your Mother in the taint' fantastic.

https://barleypapa.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/img_0397-0.jpg?w=653&h=653&crop=1

This sounds fantastic!!!!

[elderboy02]

I have been drinking a lot of Not Your Father's Root Beer lately :dr:dr:dr

[irratebass]

I have been drinking a lot of Not Your Father's Root Beer lately :dr:dr:dr

Gots to try this

[Dave128]

A few of each of these:

Schmaltz Brewery - Bittersweet Lenny's R.I.P.A.
Harpoon IPA

[big pete]

I have been drinking a lot of Not Your Father's Root Beer lately :dr:dr:dr

My friend game me a bottle to try and it's really good. Going to order a case when his work starts carrying it (beer distributor)

[massphatness]

Time Traveler Summer Shandy

[irratebass]

My 1st "sour" beer Fort George Farmhouse Ale. It tasted better than it smelled. I tasted apples mixed with grapefruit. I liked it.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Beer/IMG_20150528_073621_zpscp9tauog.jpg

[mmblz]

SN Hop Hunter

[BeerAdvocate]

BLVD Heavy Lifting IPA - my new go to IPA in cans!

[icehog3]

22 ounce growler of Southern Tier Mokah....caught me a little buzz. :al

[BigBruce]

Bud I picked up in the Czech http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/julian.adams/4D27B3C1-6E0C-45C6-8ACE-7BC0D975AD50.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/julian.adams/media/4D27B3C1-6E0C-45C6-8ACE-7BC0D975AD50.jpg.html)

[mmblz]

Newburyport Green Head IPA

[icehog3]

You are addicted to the hops, Julian! :D

[mmblz]

yum yum yum

for any who haven't seen it I came across these the other day, pretty sweet:
http://beerlabelsinmotion.com/post/118377101569/focal-banger
http://beerlabelsinmotion.com/post/50199669698/heady-topper

and a stout, just for you Tom ;)
http://beerlabelsinmotion.com/post/56239445265/yeti-imperial-stout

[pnoon]

yum yum yum

for any who haven't seen it I came across these the other day, pretty sweet:
http://beerlabelsinmotion.com/post/118377101569/focal-banger
http://beerlabelsinmotion.com/post/50199669698/heady-topper

and a stout, just for you Tom ;)
http://beerlabelsinmotion.com/post/56239445265/yeti-imperial-stout

All the Great Divide beers, especially their Imperial Stouts, are outstanding.

[mmblz]

yup - somehow Yeti has a really pure imperial stout flavor to me

[icehog3]

That's a winner, Julian, avaialbale locally too. :)

[joatmon]

Colorado Native Golden Lager. I typically don't care for big brewers (Coors in this instance) takes on craft brews, but I've been pleasantly surprised by every beer in the Colorado Native line-up,

[big pete]

Prairie Limo Tint (milk stout with chocolate)

[irratebass]

yum yum yum

for any who haven't seen it I came across these the other day, pretty sweet:
http://beerlabelsinmotion.com/post/118377101569/focal-banger
http://beerlabelsinmotion.com/post/50199669698/heady-topper

and a stout, just for you Tom ;)
http://beerlabelsinmotion.com/post/56239445265/yeti-imperial-stout

These are great! Thanks for sharing

[St. Lou Stu]

Visited this place yesterday:
http://www.fairhopebrewing.com/

Pretty good beers all around if you're in the Gulf Shores area. Took 40 minutes to get there from the beach.

Lil' Poison brown ale and Judge Roy Bean coffee stout were the highlights.

[stearns]

Got out to Russian River last Thursday, couldn't decide what to try so we went with the "all of them" approach :al

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RNjmIhQvGDQ/VW3s-NxphFI/AAAAAAAAGOI/fMV2I4tD1jI/w393-h698-no/20150528_142329.jpg

[irratebass]

Visited this place yesterday:
http://www.fairhopebrewing.com/

Pretty good beers all around if you're in the Gulf Shores area. Took 40 minutes to get there from the beach.

Lil' Poison brown ale and Judge Roy Bean coffee stout were the highlights.


Very cool! :tu

Got out to Russian River last Thursday, couldn't decide what to try so we went with the "all of them" approach :al

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RNjmIhQvGDQ/VW3s-NxphFI/AAAAAAAAGOI/fMV2I4tD1jI/w393-h698-no/20150528_142329.jpg

This a beautiful picture

[big pete]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/secretaznman58/F602801B-F0C1-454C-97DF-4223A59F1337.jpg

[pnoon]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/secretaznman58/F602801B-F0C1-454C-97DF-4223A59F1337.jpg

Not too bad. One of the many (and I do mean many) microbreweries nearby.
You NorCal guys need to make a trip down to San Diego.

[bkv04fsu]

Strangely I've been enjoying lagers lately, Harp in particular.

[DAFU]

Stone HIFI+LOFI MIXTAPE
Magic Hat Dream Machine IPL
Great Lakes Oktoberfest
Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest

[RJrocker]

Sam Adams Oktoberfest

:chr

[MarkinAZ]

A good buddy of mine came over this afternoon with a Joseph James 10th Anniversary Ale. An outstanding high gravity Ale. The chocolate, vanilla, and bourbon blend nicely together. I would recommend this one though, for more of a cool day or evening...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Brew%2009072015%20001_zpsldwx7kjv.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Brew%2009072015%20002_zpsfgslbd9d.jpg

Here's their web page: http://www.jjbrewing.com/

[Chainsaw13]

Went to lunch today and split a bomber of Griffin Claw BAPPA. It's a beechwood aged, pumpkin, peach ale. Direct middle finger directed at Bud. Was surprisingly good. Something I'd definitely drink again.

[RJrocker]

More and more Sam Adams Octoberfest, love that stuff.

[Rmufb71]

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout

[icehog3]

Freaking bar in town has had a keg of Warlock for a month and still hasn't tapped that bad boy.

icehog getting angry.

[Gabe215]

When I was in Colorado I had Upslope Thai Style White IPA and its regular IPA

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Couple cans of Deviant Dales IPA tonight. Delicious as always.

[Porch Dweller]

I enjoyed some Snake Pit Porter at the Oaken Barrel Brewing Company in Indianapolis while visiting family last week. Good stuff!

[DAFU]

A few Cincinnati beers:

Fifty West Paycheck's Porter
Rivertown Presley..........hmmm, bannana & peanut butter
Madtree Mad Pils

[RJrocker]

Spaten Oktoberfest, yummy!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Had a 2015 Bruery Mash last night. Very good take on an English. Cellar worthy imo.

[Chainsaw13]

The Hideout Brewing Vanilla Cheesecake Milk Stout. :dr

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Founders harvest
Upland harvest
Upland teddy bear kisses
All good!

[mmblz]

Southern tier Gemini

Haven't seen it anywhere for a few years but someone gave me a bottle. Still a great beer.

[Bill86]

Dogfish Head B!tches Brew

[Howell Papa]

I'm a bit partial to the Sierra Nevada offerings, especially the Hop Hunter.....

And I'll never say no to a good ol' PBR :tu

[05venturer]

PBR of course :noon

[DAFU]

Boulder Beer Killer Penguin
Boulder Beer Slope Style IPA
Sarnac 4059 Porter
Sarnac Seasons Best Nut Brown Lager

A few I enjoyed recently from winter variety 12 packs

[Porch Dweller]

Homebrewed Porter.

[Stick]

Fat Heads Hop Juju :chr :tu

[ksknnr]

Will be enjoying some Harpoons in about 3 hours, heading into the Harpoon Fest at the South Boston brewery tonight, hopefully it will stop snowing.

[mmblz]

Prohibition Pig Bantam double IPA

[Dave128]

Had a few Murphy's Stout yesterday. Not bad, but not my favorite.

[sigsauer]

trillium.....its intoxicating....a heady topper topper!

[mmblz]

River Roost Signs of Life

[mmblz]

Great North IPA

[icehog3]

Good beers Saturday....a crapload of Black and Tans.

Bad beers on Sunday....312, Corona.

No beers today. Bad beers are better than no beers. :r

[ksknnr]

trillium.....its intoxicating....a heady topper topper!

love trillium, I'm lucky my wife works right next door to them in south boston

[irratebass]

DuClaw Brewing - Dirty Little Freak

[mosesbotbol]

Had a 2010 Allagash Belgian Stout. What a difference a few years make. So smooth with the flavors not as brash as when it was new. The carbonation seemed finer with better lacing than I remember when first trying it (in 2010). Did not taste any part of the 7.5% alcohol either. Great beer

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/allagash_zpshigjq7mk.jpg

[stearns]

Had a 2010 World Wide Stout a couple weeks back, it was fascinating, tasted very little like a fresh one, it was more of a subtle fruity taste similar to a barleywine. Didn't taste anything like its 18-20% ABV, didn't really taste any alcohol on it other than a little after taste. Very different from the syrupy texture of a fresh one. My roommate found it at a local beer store that was clearing out their cellar, he paid a premium on it but it was well worth it. I wish we had more

[mosesbotbol]

I have 3-4 more Allagash's. Costco had them for cheap at the time. Also bought some Delirium and St. Bernardus at the same time. The Delirium need to go through cheese cloth. The St. Bernardus are too strong just for me. The Allagash can be drunk like a regular beer.

[DAFU]

Magic Hat Snow Roller hoppy brown ale
Sarnac West End Winter IPA
Four String Vanilla IPA
Anchor California Lager

[GrouchoM]

"Gumption" Woodchuck Hard Apple cider.

[Weelok]

Flyimg Fish Abbey Dubbel

[mmblz]

"Gumption" Woodchuck Hard Apple cider.

That's one awful tasting beer ;) ;)

[GrouchoM]

Woodchuck Hard Apple cider "Amber" made from red apples.

[LockOut]

Drank a 2016 Lolita last night. Its alright now but I can see it getting a lot better.

[Gabe215]

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a588/GabeP215/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/198CBCE4-52B9-46B3-8057-D4AF949B500A_zpsyfkapqez.jpg (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/GabeP215/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/198CBCE4-52B9-46B3-8057-D4AF949B500A_zpsyfkapqez.jpg.html)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bunch of different beers from Iron Spike out of Galesburg. Nothing to write home about.

[TNT009]

Devils Share........ There's a reason SD is king of craft beers...

[ksknnr]

Had a few Night Shift Santilli's last night,, Great craft brewery near my house.
They have a nice outdoor patio.

[TNT009]

FW Helldorado

[stevieray]

Haze by Tree House brewing. Ridiculous.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/haze.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/haze.jpg.html)

[Bill86]

Stone Southern Charred yesterday, fantastic

[mmblz]

Foley brothers decided funk
Deciduous sylph

[mmblz]

Henniker Sour Flower
Fiddlehead Second Fiddle

[icehog3]

A KBS thanks to Julian. :dr

I'm just sad I didn't share it with Julian. :(

[W.B.]

Central Waters 18th

[bmayyy]

Live Oak Hefeweizen - Perfect summer beer

[bmayyy]

Karbach Hopadillo - IPA (Local Houston beer)

[Bleez]

Since moving to Western Mass from GA I've enjoyed some of the "local"offerings:

Troegs Indepenent Brewing; Perpetual IPA and Scratch 235 Gose, Cultivator Heles Bock
Brewmaster Jack; Hoppiness is a Warm Pun DIPA
Lord Hobo Brewing Co; Boomsauce DIPA, Hobo Life session
Stony Creek Brew Co; Big Cranky DIPA, Little Cranky Session
Capt. Lawrence Brew Co.; Tropigose, Effortless IPA, Pilot Batch Brown
Thomas Hooker Brewtus Maximus
Broad Brook Brew Co; No BS Brown Ale, Hopstillo
Wachusett brew Co.; Green Monsta IPA
Black Hog Brew Co Easy Rye' Da

You can follow me on untappd @ thebleez ����

[Bill86]

Three Floyds - Rich Life

[bmayyy]

Ballast Point Pineapple Sculpin - Delicious twist on a IPA

[Bill86]

Stone Wootstout :dr

[mosesbotbol]

A brilliant new beer hall and brewery opened almost walking distance to my house called Jack's Abbey. They had another facility I believe, but this location is new. They specialize in lagers and the whole site is just great. Long benches like a german beer hall, great food and fantastic beer. Bright airy decor and generally nice atmosphere have put this new place as one of our favorite restaurants in the town; regardless of cuisine or style.

If ever in Framingham, MA; this is a must visit to anyone serious about beer.

[Gabe215]

Ithaca brewing company- Flower Power, great stuff!

[bmayyy]

Lone Pint brewery - Yellow Rose (If you're a IPA lover, this is a must try. Incredible beer.)

[Ed M]

Flying Fish Abbey Dubbel!

[Dave128]

2014 BCBS
2015 BCBS Coffee Variant

[Porch Dweller]

A hoppy home-brewed ale.

[bmayyy]

Coney Island - Orange Cream Ale (Went to my parents for dinner, Dad told me to take these home because he didn't care for them. Should've said no thank you, not my kind of beer at all.)

[Dave128]

^^^that stuff just sounds awful.

[Porch Dweller]

^^^that stuff just sounds awful.

:tpd:

Usually I take beers I don't want to drink and use them to simmer hot dogs or brats in. But that doesn't even sound like a good option.

[Gabe215]

Creature Comfort Brewing Co- Tropicalia
Best IPA I've ever had!

[Porch Dweller]

Biloxi Beach Blonde. This is a local brew done in a Kolsch-style.
Homebrewed hoppy red ale.
Sam Adams Winter Lager. I'm really enjoying this.

It was a good day of beer and smokes. :)

[Gabe215]

First one posting this one- 2016 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a588/GabeP215/Mobile%20Uploads/3B6C5192-1847-42E7-B153-1781915D899E_zpsn08rqgfm.jpg (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/GabeP215/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3B6C5192-1847-42E7-B153-1781915D899E_zpsn08rqgfm.jpg.html)

[Dave128]

I have a case of 2016 BCBS on the way from a friend. Can you notice any differences from 2015?

[stearns]

Tried out the new BCBS Barleywine, not as good (yet) as the 2014 that turned me onto Barleywine's in general, and significantly less sour than last year (as expected thanks to the pasteurization). Hope to be opening up some regular and coffee's soon, been dying to give the coffee a try, had to stand in line extra early to get some this year

[Dave128]

I've been very fortunate to not have to wait in any lines. A buddy of mine is friends with the owner of a beverage center. He's been getting me a case of the regular BCBS and a bottle of whatever variant he was able to get in stock for the past couple years.

[stearns]

Last year I went to a Wegmans in the middle of nowhere about a half hour after they opened and they still about 10 cases of regular and about 4 cases of barleywine, cheap and no limits. I went to a closer one this year a few minutes after they opened and they were "out" of the coffee (although I heard from somebody who went to the same one the minute they opened and they were "out" then as well, so likely went to employees), and let us get one of each of the other two. We went from there and waited about 45 minutes in line at another store that only had one case of coffee, so one bottle to the first 12 people in line. Naturally at the point I had to get another few bottles of the regular and barley :tu

[Dave128]

Isn't it funny what we go through to get beer??!!

[stearns]

Worth every drop of energy :al

[MarkinAZ]

Over the last few days, including Thanksgiving Day, I've been enjoying "Boatswain Double IPA Twin Screw Steamer" (from their 22oz bottle). A very enjoyable and tasty IPA:tu

[BlackDog]

I bought some Half Acre's Daisy Cutter when I was in Illinois for thanksgiving. What a fabulous pale ale. If you think pale ales are too ordinary, you need to try this. Amazing.

[stearns]

12 bcbs
13 bcbs coffee
14 bcbs
15 bcbs
16 bcbs
12 Big John
12 Juliet
13 Lolita
16 Madame Rose
16 the illinois

It was a good night :D

[mmblz]

Focal Banger
Barrel aged ten fiddy
Clown shoes space cake
Lupulin river

[mmblz]

16 Madame Rose

D

Love this. Haven't seen it for years though...

[Dave128]

OMG, Ben. What an awesome night!

[stearns]

Love this. Haven't seen it for years though...

I had it next to the Lolita in a flight and preferred the Lolita, but that could be the extra few years of age. Delicious none the less

[BlackDog]

I had a 2 year old Bell's Expedition last night. Great Russian Imperial Stout. 10.5% abc, but smooth, with notes of cocoa and plum. Excellent.

[Dave128]

Finally received my case of BCBS and bottle of the coffee variant. Can't wait to compare it to the 2015s.

[stearns]

From the tasting I think that the 15 compared to 16 is as expected, the boozy bite has mellowed a little but still present, with both having a similar overall taste. Can't speak to the bottle comparison since all of mine from last year were recalled, but I'd love to hear an opinion from one of the good bottles

[Dave128]

My bottles weren't on the recall list last year (at least I didn't find them). I'll do a little taste test ASAP.

[Dave128]

Took a trip to Stowe, VT this weekend. Stopped at The Alchemist and got my and my wife's limit of Heady Topper and Crusher (total of 8 four packs of each). That should hold me over for a little while.

[pnoon]

Took a trip to Stowe, VT this weekend. Stopped at The Alchemist and got my and my wife's limit of Heady Topper and Crusher (total of 8 four packs of each). That should hold me over for a little while.

Is Heady Topper all that it's cracked up to be?

Seems like a lot of hype to me. There are a ton of very good to excellent IPAs out there. Can't imagine what makes this one so much better than the rest.

[stearns]

Drank about 2/3 of a growler full of KBS on Friday, with the help of some friends. If I get a chance I'll post up a review of this growler top I used that lets you re-carbonate what's inside it using co2 cartridges, very cool little contraption.

[Dave128]

I really enjoyed the Heady Topper sample I had at the brewery and, based on that, I found that it was/is better than most IPAs I've had from NY. Given that, I'm willing to try any IPAs that anyone wants to send me!

Also, I can't get Heady Topper in NY and really wanted to give it a try.

[pnoon]

I really enjoyed the Heady Topper sample I had at the brewery and, based on that, I found that it was/is better than most IPAs I've had from NY. Given that, I'm willing to try any IPAs that anyone wants to send me!

Come out to San Diego and you'll have an opportunity to sample more IPAs than you can imagine. San Diego is arguably the craft beer mecca in the US. With over 125 brew houses in the county, it would take you some time to even scratch the surface. Hell, there are over a dozen within a 5 mile radius of my home. Danger, Will Robinson!

[Dave128]

Come out to San Diego and you'll have an opportunity to sample more IPAs than you can imagine. San Diego is arguably the craft beer mecca in the US. With over 125 brew houses in the county, it would take you some time to even scratch the surface. Hell, there are over a dozen within a 5 mile radius of my home. Danger, Will Robinson!

Do you have a spare room I could roost in for about a month? :D

[Gabe215]

Peter I agree there are a lot of excellent IPA's out there, Heady Topper is in the upper echelon of beers but nothing worth selling a kidney for. Ive never head any of your Californian Russian River beers but I'm sure it's just like the "Pliny's"

[pnoon]

Peter I agree there are a lot of excellent IPA's out there, Heady Topper is in the upper echelon of beers but nothing worth selling a kidney for. Ive never head any of your Californian Russian River beers but I'm sure it's just like the "Pliny's"

The other Russian River beers are nothing like Pliny the Elder.
Most commercially available (not at the brewery) are their sours. :pu

[Zeavran1]

I've been loving Sweet Water Squeeze Box recently. Fantastic ale made with grapefruit.

[stearns]

Last night:

2014 Avery Tweak
2014 Founders Imperial Stout
2015 Sierra Nevada Barrel-Aged Bigfoot
2016 Bruery Share This: Mole
2016 Hardywood Christmas Morning

It was a good night :tu :al

[4WheelVFR]

Fantasyland IPA from Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. Delicious.

[icehog3]

Cracked a Founders Lizard of Koz tonight.

Very rich stout, great nose, good lacing...but the blueberries are a bit overwhelming at this point. Almost like a "sour stout". I'm going to put some away til summer, think it may be really good after the blueberries fade a bit.

[BlackDog]

Just finished the first bottle of my latest batch of home brew - a vanilla bourbon imperial Porter. It's about 9% abv. I'm going to call it Bad Santa's Deplorable Ale.

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[mmblz]

The other Russian River beers are nothing like Pliny the Elder.
Most commercially available (not at the brewery) are their sours. :pu

Heady is similar to Pliny the elder. I had them side by side once. I prefer heady, it has a bit more hop flavor whereas Pliny has a bit more hop bitter...

I could drink only heady for a very long time without getting sick of it. That said I like Focal Banger even a little better...

[Dave128]

Funny, I didn't care for Focal Banger. I liked Heady and Crusher much better.

[irratebass]

Christmas Bomb by Prairie Artisan Ale

[stearns]

Christmas Bomb by Prairie Artisan Ale

I like some of the other Bombs better, but still a good one (Birthday Bomb is on point). Bar in DC had 33 different prairies for an event recently 15 of which they considered to be "rare," wish I could have made it.

Last night had some Boulevard Collaboration No. 6 and Wicked Weed Milk & Cookies, both very tasty but I preferred the Milk & Cookies, a little on the sweet side but balanced with some cinnamon and (I think) oats.

[irratebass]

I like some of the other Bombs better, but still a good one (Birthday Bomb is on point). Bar in DC had 33 different prairies for an event recently 15 of which they considered to be "rare," wish I could have made it.

Last night had some Boulevard Collaboration No. 6 and Wicked Weed Milk & Cookies, both very tasty but I preferred the Milk & Cookies, a little on the sweet side but balanced with some cinnamon and (I think) oats.

I've only had the Bomb & now Christmas Bomb....some of those you mentioned sound tasty!

[icehog3]

Cracked a Founders Lizard of Koz tonight.

Very rich stout, great nose, good lacing...but the blueberries are a bit overwhelming at this point. Almost like a "sour stout". I'm going to put some away til summer, think it may be really good after the blueberries fade a bit.

Had LoK on tap last night. Still like a sour like the bottled version, maybe that's the intent?

Also had:

Southern Tier Warlock
Founder's Breakfast Stout
New Holland Dragon's Milk

[Gabe215]

Heady Topper- APA by Alchemist good but over rated
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Crusher- Double IPA- also by Alchemist, better- slightly
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Paper Mansion- Mango Double IPA by Tired Hands (local Brewery) beers are unfiltered hence why it looks like orange juice, beer of the night easy 9.3 out of 10!! Exquisite!! Best Brewery in Philly area!!
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Pennsylvania Tuxedo- APA by Dogfish Head, solid brew I'm a little buyist since I'm a PA resident:)
http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a588/GabeP215/Mobile%20Uploads/CB17AAC5-1538-49AC-A88A-71A529489F2A_zpsqehq6h4a.jpg (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/GabeP215/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CB17AAC5-1538-49AC-A88A-71A529489F2A_zpsqehq6h4a.jpg.html)

[mmblz]

Upper Pass First Drop

[mmblz]

Frost Junior IPA. Really tasty

[mosesbotbol]

Had 1.5 L Anchor Christmas Ale from 2010. Still alive and kicking for sure. Always a treat to drink.

[massphatness]

Drank myself silly on Sam Adams Chocolate Bock during the NFL playoffs yesterday. Nice cold-weather brew.

[stevieray]

Treehouse Brewing Curiosity 30. Tasty IPA

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u20/stevieray_2007/6538B944-0DD9-4656-9A82-2467144C36B9.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/stevieray_2007/media/6538B944-0DD9-4656-9A82-2467144C36B9.jpg.html)

[E.J.]

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[mmblz]

Last night, great New England beer and football.

[Dave128]

Whiteface Porter from a local brewery. A little happier than I expected for a porter, but still a good brew.

[VirtualSmitty]

Einbecker Lilsner last night. Pretty good!

[mmblz]

Ouroboros

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/46317/106920/

[Gabe215]

Some great local brews in St Louis, in the picture top right is El Gato Grande American Pale Ale and left is Unicorn Killer Saison

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a588/GabeP215/Mobile%20Uploads/BB50810E-2A5F-47B9-9305-1428E48CD1B0_zpsh1qbio74.jpg (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/GabeP215/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BB50810E-2A5F-47B9-9305-1428E48CD1B0_zpsh1qbio74.jpg.html) http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a588/GabeP215/Mobile%20Uploads/DD3F9FBF-C385-4B37-A64D-EF8D1B06CFA1_zpsgdhandsq.jpg (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/GabeP215/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DD3F9FBF-C385-4B37-A64D-EF8D1B06CFA1_zpsgdhandsq.jpg.html)

[jrw]

Pliny the Elder.

[BigBruce]

Brewing a festbier while drinking southern star festbier.

[Chainsaw13]

Just had a '17 Founders Backwards Bastard. So good. Glad I got 3, 4 packs.

[MarkinAZ]

Worthy Brewing Company 'Stoker Red Ale' and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company 'Celebration Ale.' Both are favorite brews:dr

WBC is located about 2 miles down the road from mi casa:dance:

[E.J.]

Been drinking quite a few O’Dell Brewing Rupture ales this weekend. Bought a few on a whim a few weeks back in Aspen, really enjoyed it and drinking it again this weekend.

[Ubiquitous]

Buoy Beer Northwest Red :banger

[massphatness]

Berkshire Brewing Coffee Porter, and a lot of it!
Posted via Mobile Device

[Gabe215]

First post in a while. Wet Gravity IPA by Foreign Objects Brewing Company , FANTASTIC!!!!!http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a588/GabeP215/Mobile%20Uploads/1B530B33-F89A-4427-B152-9839C89438E1_zpspjkdsvm0.jpg (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/GabeP215/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1B530B33-F89A-4427-B152-9839C89438E1_zpspjkdsvm0.jpg.html)

[Genetic Defect]

3 sheep's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/chunkysoup/misc/20171223_234020.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chunkysoup/media/misc/20171223_234020.jpg.html)

[Genetic Defect]

Hinterland http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/chunkysoup/misc/20171224_011217.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chunkysoup/media/misc/20171224_011217.jpg.html)

[icehog3]

Had a couple Revolution Eugene Porters. Best porter I've had in quite some time.

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/Xn2ylD5.jpg

[Genetic Defect]

https://i.imgur.com/Xn2ylD5.jpg

Adding to my list.:tu

[icehog3]

Adding to my list.:tu

You won't regret it, Fratello. :tu

[Genetic Defect]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/chunkysoup/misc/20171224_203912.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chunkysoup/media/misc/20171224_203912.jpg.html)

[icehog3]

Angelica Huston? :D

Cracked a '16 Goose Island BBS tonight at my cousin's house. Mine did not age well. :(

[4WheelVFR]

Fantasyland IPA by Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. Pretty good stuff

[Genetic Defect]

Brewer's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Quadruple Ale | Central Waters Brewing Co.

[hudd]

Putting away a few Zombie Dust from 3Floyds

[icehog3]

Clown Shoes Mexican Sombrero Stout
MyGrain Brewing Statesville Stout
Central Waters Elliott Ness Lager

[Gabe215]

Another phenomenal beer- Shploing!! By Omnipollo Brewery Mango S’Mores IPA

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a588/GabeP215/Mobile%20Uploads/B18D5E59-7094-4677-989A-5D2F3A4F92D5_zpslu9dxplo.jpg (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/GabeP215/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B18D5E59-7094-4677-989A-5D2F3A4F92D5_zpslu9dxplo.jpg.html)

[Genetic Defect]

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[icehog3]

Another phenomenal beer- Shploing!! By Omnipollo Brewery Mango S’Mores IPA

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a588/GabeP215/Mobile%20Uploads/B18D5E59-7094-4677-989A-5D2F3A4F92D5_zpslu9dxplo.jpg (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/GabeP215/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B18D5E59-7094-4677-989A-5D2F3A4F92D5_zpslu9dxplo.jpg.html)

Looks delicious! :D

[icehog3]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/chunkysoup/Mobile%20Uploads/20171226_210405.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chunkysoup/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20171226_210405.jpg.html)

How was it?

[Genetic Defect]

How was it?

Really good, didn't notife much coffee did notice chocolate. Need to find more.

[stearns]

Pliny the Elder and 2017 regular BCBS on Christmas morning :al

[shilala]

Labatt's.
I put turkey and chocolate chips in it so I'm all up tight and in the groove.
If I'm especially frisky, I also add egg shells and coffee grounds.
NEVER fruit. I'm picky about my beer. :tu

[icehog3]

Really good, didn't notife much coffee did notice chocolate. Need to find more.

Thanks~ :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Bells Double Cream Stout. :tu

[Genetic Defect]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/chunkysoup/misc/20171231_212324.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chunkysoup/media/misc/20171231_212324.jpg.html)

[hudd]

Zombie Dust

[icehog3]

So was Ivan terrible?

[massphatness]

Goose Island Sophie followed by Matilda followed by a lot of rum

[Genetic Defect]

So was Ivan terrible?

No, chocolate and coconut primarily. :dr

[icehog3]

No, chocolate and coconut primarily. :dr

Ah...I detest coconut. Scratch another one of my list :r

Rum. Yum. :dr

[shilala]

No, chocolate and coconut primarily. :dr
I think I'd actually like that.

[Chainsaw13]

I had Roak Atomic Coconut Stout. Like a liquid Mounds bar.

Finally tried CBS. :dr :dr :dr

[icehog3]

CBS rocked it, eh Bob?

Scott likes any beer with nuts in it. Come to Chicago and try Deez Nutz.

[4WheelVFR]

Not really beer, but Gosling's ginger beer with vodka and lime juice. Delicious.

[icehog3]

Not really beer, but Gosling's ginger beer with vodka and lime juice. Delicious.

Do you put a little paper umbrella in there, Ray? :noon ;s

[4WheelVFR]

Do you put a little paper umbrella in there, Ray? :noon ;s

I would if I were drinking around others.....just to be a goof lol.

[Genetic Defect]

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[Chainsaw13]

What'd you think Perry? I've yet to try it, but heard it was good.

[Genetic Defect]

What'd you think Perry? I've yet to try it, but heard it was good.

It's good, I would say it's similar to dogfish head 120

[Dave128]

BCBS Coffee Variant - A+
Dragon's Milk (I think) bourbon barrel offering - B
Alchemist IPA's - A+
Nine Pin Cider offerings - A (not bad for a dry, fruity offering)

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/tmaQjwo.jpg

Crazed lunatic on the label looks frighteningly like floydp. ;)

[shilala]

CBS rocked it, eh Bob?

Scott likes any beer with nuts in it. Come to Chicago and try Deez Nutz.
I dig any sack brewed confectionary baby batter based beer.

[icehog3]

I dig any sack brewed confectionary baby batter based beer.

Then you're in luck. :xxx

[shilala]

Then you're in luck. :xxx
Okay, that made me lol.

[Genetic Defect]

Hinterland Out of the Woods Series - Stovepipe

[stearns]

Pliny the Elder
Crooked Stave Petit Sour Raspberry
Great Divide The Smoothness (with a side of Jameson Caskmates - Stout)
The Bruery Midnight Autumn Maple

Wasn't a fan of the autumn maple, but the rest were delicious :dr

[icehog3]

How was that Jameson, Ben?

[stearns]

The beer aged in Jameson barrels and the Jameson aged in beer barrels went together deliciously :tu

[icehog3]

The beer aged in Jameson barrels and the Jameson aged in beer barrels went together deliciously :tu

So you would recommend the Jameson Cask Aged independently of any beer correlation? Trying to decide if I should buy a bottle.

[stearns]

Yes definitely, especially at the $25 price point I paid. It didn't have any real relation to the great divide beer, I just had that one out and thought "this would be a good time to have some Jameson." It's a common thought for me :D

[icehog3]

Yes definitely, especially at the $25 price point I paid. It didn't have any real relation to the great divide beer, I just had that one out and thought "this would be a good time to have some Jameson." It's a common thought for me :D

Great minds. :D

Thanks, I think they have it under $30 right down the street. :tu

[pnoon]

So you would recommend the Jameson Cask Aged independently of any beer correlation? Trying to decide if I should buy a bottle.

Buy confidently.
The Jameson Caskmates is excellent.

[icehog3]

Buy confidently.
The Jameson Caskmates is excellent.

Thanks, Peter. Definitely looking at the Imperial Stout cask aged one. :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Shorts Woodmaster - on the fence about this one. Has a tendency to have an alcohol bite, but yet I keep drinking it.

[Genetic Defect]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/chunkysoup/Mobile%20Uploads/20180106_020742.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chunkysoup/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20180106_020742.jpg.html)

[Weelok]

https://s9.postimg.org/gagxh16kv/CCAB9_E4_C-6258-4_AB7-913_D-4482_CE579789.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[shilala]

When I passed out, I think they pushed Budweiser in me.
I'm rinsing it off with Labatt's Blue Intercontinental blend for lovers and fighters.

[Chainsaw13]

Founders posted on FB yesterday they have Breakfast Stout Nitro now. Mind Blown!

[icehog3]

Founders posted on FB yesterday they have Breakfast Stout Nitro now. Mind Blown!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjBRNqwDPrU

[Weelok]

https://s9.postimg.org/urn0xzojj/5924_DF9_A-_F8_CB-4_D05-8_FCA-338_D08_EE5944.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[DAFU]

Working on Southern Tier Overpack't Variety 15 pack. So far so good. Have had the Tangier and Nu Skool, both good IPAs.

Tangier IPA
Nu Skool IPA
2XSMASH Double IPA
Pilsner

[icehog3]

6 different IPAs on a Sunday. Dave, it's my worst nightmare come true. ;s :r