What beers are you enjoying II?

[Dave128]

Embrace the IPA, Admiral.
Everyone is doing it.

[icehog3]

Embrace the IPA, Admiral.
Everyone is doing it.

I'd say I'd rather suck a pine cone, Dave, but it's the exact same thing. :pu :r

[Chainsaw13]

Got a care package today from a friend in Iowa. Drinking the Psuedo Sue right now. Even though it's listed as a pale ale, it's very much like Old Nations M43 NEIPA, with maybe less body. Very tropical aroma from the hops. :tu

[kelmac07]

Enjoyed a Three Notch'd Blackberry Gose this afternoon. :dr :dr

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/4CqadRP.jpg

Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout. Had this in a bar last summer, now one at home tonight. Definitely a "dessert" beer, tastes like a Hershey bar in every bottle...though it paired surprisingly nice with an Upmann.

[Dave128]

Enjoyed a Three Notch'd Blackberry Gose this afternoon. :dr :dr

Sounds like it's worth a try.

[Dave128]

https://i.imgur.com/4CqadRP.jpg

Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout. Had this in a bar last summer, now one at home tonight. Definitely a "dessert" beer, tastes like a Hershey bar in every bottle...though it paired surprisingly nice with an Upmann.

The last full on chocolate stout I had was Sweet Baby Jesus. I didn't really care for it, but I'm willing to give others a try.

[Chainsaw13]

Dragons Milk Reserve Salted Caramel. :tu

Thought it was going to be too sweet after the first sip, but it toned down. Still very much a dessert beer but worth picking up if you can find.

[icehog3]

The last full on chocolate stout I had was Sweet Baby Jesus. I didn't really care for it, but I'm willing to give others a try.

Just keep in mind, I'd consider this only for a dessert type beverage, too sweeet to drink more than one. :2

Dragons Milk Reserve Salted Caramel. :tu

Thought it was going to be too sweet after the first sip, but it toned down. Still very much a dessert beer but worth picking up if you can find.

I will keep an eye open for this.

[Chainsaw13]

Grand Armory Nutter Your Business PB Stout
Old Nation Electron Brown

[icehog3]

Grand Armory Nutter Your Business PB Stout
Old Nation Electron Brown

How was the Grand Armory, Bob? I've had the Horny Goat PB stout, that tasted like liquefied salted shells....not really very good.

[Chainsaw13]

Really good Admiral. Very pronounced PB flavor. And not very sweet, so you can drink more than one.

[icehog3]

Really good Admiral. Very pronounced PB flavor. And not very sweet, so you can drink more than one.

Thank you, Bob. :tu

[massphatness]

From the weekend in no particular order:

98 HUPC
14 JLPC
07 Party Culebras
Cohiba Short
11 Cohiba Sig II
RyJ Cazadores
Don Candido 502
60s Fonseca Delicia courtesy of Dball
RA 898 Alemania
07 ERDM Choix
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[markem]

From the weekend in no particular order:

98 HUPC
14 JLPC
07 Party Culebras
Cohiba Short
11 Cohiba Sig II
RyJ Cazadores
Don Candido 502
60s Fonseca Delicia courtesy of Dball
RA 898 Alemania
07 ERDM Choix
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That's some crazy beer selection.

[stearns]

In Indy for the night, no zombie dust but I found some other yummy 3F stuff :al

https://s17.postimg.org/vpwvzgden/IMG_20180129_194608.jpg

[massphatness]

I’m an idiot
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[icehog3]

In Indy for the night, no zombie dust but I found some other yummy 3F stuff :al

https://s17.postimg.org/vpwvzgden/IMG_20180129_194608.jpg

Awesome! Where is it?? :lr

I’m an idiot
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But you're OUR idiot. <3

[Chainsaw13]

Pigeon Hill "Your Mom one French Toast".

[MarkinAZ]

Enjoyed a pint of Bachelor's Bitter's at the Deschutes Pub in Bend, OR this afternoon, while having lunch with my wife, daughter, and her boyfriend:)

[hudd]

Drinking a few 3 Floyds Zombie Dust...not as good as it is on tap.

[massphatness]

Sam Adams Coffee Black Lager
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[MarkinAZ]

A 16oz pFriem Citrus Zest IPA with a few slices of Costco combo pizza. Yum!:dr

http://www.pfriembeer.com/

[Genetic Defect]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/chunkysoup/20180401_234445.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chunkysoup/media/20180401_234445.jpg.html)

[Dave128]

That looks interesting, Perry. How was it?

[Genetic Defect]

That looks interesting, Perry. How was it?

It was good, not much coconut but definitely could tell rum was there.

[Dave128]

It was good, not much coconut but definitely could tell rum was there.

Glad the coconut was muted. Not sure how one would really enjoy that.

on another note....I picked up a full case of KBS yesterday.
I sure hope my wife doesn't look too close at the credit card statement!

[Genetic Defect]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/chunkysoup/20180406_215053.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chunkysoup/media/20180406_215053.jpg.html)

[Hippi3Slay3r]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/chunkysoup/20180406_215053.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chunkysoup/media/20180406_215053.jpg.html)

17.2% ABV? ill take 4

[icehog3]

17.2% ABV? ill take 4

If only it wasn't an IPA. ;s :pu :r

I had 3 Mephistopheles (Avery Brewing) from Batch 5 (Dec 2009): 16.83% ABV.

I was hammered. :r

Unfortunately, Avery axed by favorite two of their brews (Mephistopheles and Czar) last year, so no more of those. I would like to try their Callipygian (an imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels with coffee, cocoa, cacao nibs and vanilla beans). It's over 17% as well.

[mmblz]

Clown Shoes Galactica

[icehog3]

Clown Shoes Galactica

Hi Julian! :D

I have had the Mexican Sombrero and a couple other CS beers, what style is this one?

[mmblz]

Hi Julian! :D

I have had the Mexican Sombrero and a couple other CS beers, what style is this one?

Hey Tom!

This one is an

Icehog
Puke
Attack

:r

[icehog3]

Hey Tom!

This one is an

Icehog
Puke
Attack

:r

:lr

I guess it will not go on my shopping list, Julian!

Had a couple Left Hand Milk Stouts with dinner out last night, the only other stout/porter choice was Young's Double Chocolate, so I opted for the lesser of two evils. :r

[Weelok]

Oak Town Brown

[Gabe215]

Omnipollo Brewing- Nebuchadnezzar IIPA
Omnipollo Brewing- Shoutao Peach Slushi IPA brewed with peach purée and sugar
Both out of this world Omnipollo is a new favorite brewery!!

[Dave128]

Had Boomsauce tonight with dinner. Very good IPA.

[DAFU]

A few local beers while
in Sarasota.
Reef Donkey APA
Jai Alai IPA
Big Boca California Steam Beer

Stone Tangerine Express back at home.

[DAFU]

Hazy Miss Daisy IPA - Zaftig
Truth IPA - Rhinegeist
Tangerine Express IPA - Stone

[Gabe215]

Captain Lawrence Brewing- Powder Dreams IPA
Tired Hands Brewing- Extra Vanilla Milkshake IPA
Tired Hands Brewing- Refreshing DIPA
All five star beers!!!!

[icehog3]

Dinner last night with about 60 beers on the menu. 37 IPAs and one stout. :td

Founder's Breakfast Stout. At least I knew what I was getting.

[Chainsaw13]

Dinner last night with about 60 beers on the menu. 37 IPAs and one stout. :td

Founder's Breakfast Stout. At least I knew what I was getting.

You know Tom I hated IPA's too, until I tried M43. It's not your typical west coast, piney IPA. It's a New England style IPA (NEIPA) and very much tropical in flavor. I still can't drink one right after the other but I'm finding I can drink more APA/IPA that use the newer varieties of hops.

[icehog3]

You know Tom I hated IPA's too, until I tried M43. It's not your typical west coast, piney IPA. It's a New England style IPA (NEIPA) and very much tropical in flavor. I still can't drink one right after the other but I'm finding I can drink more APA/IPA that use the newer varieties of hops.

I'm open minded, especially if I go to a place that will give you a sample or sell you a little 2 Oz. glass for $1 or something. I'd give a NEIPA a shot if I see one at one of the pubs I hit. :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Cool. I can't remember if I'd already mentioned the NEIPA's. They're very hazy, from all the hops.

[E.J.]

Just picked up some Odell 90 Shilling(have had a bunch of these in the past) and Deschutes Pacific Wonderland(never tried it).

[mmblz]

Cigar City Guayabera

[Dave128]

Founders Backwoods Bastard

[Gabe215]

Veil Brewing Co- Buttery Brioche Bunz IPA, stuff is sooo good anyone in Richmond VA needs to check this place out, I’ll trade cigars for more of their beer!!

[big pete]

Finally got a hold of some Founders KBS and I think it lives up to its hype. Wish it was easier to find

[BeerAdvocate]

Finally got a hold of some Founders KBS and I think it lives up to its hype. Wish it was easier to find

A lot of it is still sitting on the shelf here where I live. Let me know if you ever want to work out a trade.

[mmblz]

A lot of it is still sitting on the shelf here where I live. Let me know if you ever want to work out a trade.

Demand definitely seems to have dropped off this year.

[Dave128]

I bought a case when it came out this year and they had no problem selling it to me. Last couple years they limited your quantity.

[big pete]

Having a bottle of Barebottle Brewing Unicorn Dust IPA. The nose on this is amazing.


A lot of it is still sitting on the shelf here where I live. Let me know if you ever want to work out a trade.

Thanks for the offer Travis but with shipping, not sure if it would be worth it.

KBS is definitely harder to come by on the west coast

[MedicCook]

Drinking some Harpoon Hoppy Adventure Double IPA

[icehog3]

Moco Loco Imperial Stout courtesy of mmblz... Thank you, Julian! :D

[MedicCook]

Drinking some Harpoon Hoppy Adventure Double IPA

Same thing again tonight.

[Dave128]

I'm ashamed to say that I haven't consumed any beer since Thursday of last week.

[E.J.]

Had a 6 pack of Epic RiNo APA last night and it was fantastic.

[Chainsaw13]

Mixing a Grand Armory Nutter Your Butter Business PB Stout with their White Chocolate Ale. Like a liquid Reese's cup.

[icehog3]

Mixing a Grand Armory Nutter Your Butter Business PB Stout with their White Chocolate Ale. Like a liquid Reese's cup.

Any good? I tried the Horny Goat Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter last year and was super disappointed. Tasted like liquified salted peanut shells.

[icehog3]

Mixing a Grand Armory Nutter Your Butter Business PB Stout with their White Chocolate Ale. Like a liquid Reese's cup.

Looks like it's only distributed in Michigan, so I kinda hope it's not good. ;) :r

Checked out their website and they have a good selection of intriguing beers for the non-IPA guys like me. :tu

[Chainsaw13]

It's one of the best PB stouts I've tried.

[icehog3]

It's one of the best PB stouts I've tried.

I've only tried the HG, so I don't have any more experience. That mix with the white chocolate sounds like a fun dessert type beer, Bob. :tu

[Dave128]

Saturday evening I enjoyed a Crusher, Heady Topper, KBS and a 2015 BCBS (in that order).

[stearns]

Saturday evening I enjoyed a Crusher, Heady Topper, KBS and a 2015 BCBS (in that order).

I heavily approve :tu

Was in DC last Friday so I hit up Churchkey, my favorite beer bar in the city. Had:

Oskar Blues Jahvanilla BA Ten Fidy
Triple Crossing Blank Shore
Triple Crossing Dawn Chorus
Lost Abbey Serpent's BA Imperial Stout

Thinking tonight I'm gonna drink something tasty as well :al

[massphatness]

Bohemia

Goes good with Mexican

[kelmac07]

Veil Brewing Co- Buttery Brioche Bunz IPA, stuff is sooo good anyone in Richmond VA needs to check this place out, I’ll trade cigars for more of their beer!!

Now on the lookout, as that's only a 45 minutes northern ride.

[Gabe215]

IPA’s from there are to die for Mac!! An acquaintance gave me a beer from there called Prblms Prblms a month or 2 ago and it was in the top 5 beers I’ve ever had!!

[stearns]

2016 Coffee BCBS last night, cold it tasted like a very concentrated bourbon barrel flavor, as it warmed up the coffee started to show through a little and the bourbon subsided a little, definitely improved. Only coffee BCBS I've had before was 5 years old at the time and out off a keg, tasted nothing like this, much more mellow. looking forward to drinking my other bottle of 16 coffee in a few years

[icehog3]

First year when they used Intelligensia coffee, that Coffee Stout was off the chain, Ben.

Last night tried a couple "new to me" stouts:

Firestone Walker Nitro Stout

AleSmith Brewing Company Speedway Stout

Enjoyed them both, maybe the FW a little more.

[stearns]

Speedway stout is one of my favorite all time beers. I remember when it was impossible to find on the east coast, I was out in SD about to meet up with the S HIT herfers and went to a bottle shop to find something to bring. I saw speedway stout and got so excited, picked up a bottle and brought it to the herf all proud. Peter took one look at me and goes "you know, we can get speedway stout any time we want." I didn't realize it was a SD brewery :r

[icehog3]

Peter took one look at me and goes "you know, we can get speedway stout any time we want." I didn't realize it was a SD brewery :r

:)

[CEC_Tech]

Had an El Chingon IPA from Austin, TX I think. Went down good with a Punch Uppercut robusto tonight. Gotta give punch some love every once in awhile, they have that classic stogie flavor that got me started in the first place.

[icehog3]

Had an El Chingon IPA from Austin, TX I think. Went down good with a Punch Uppercut robusto tonight. Gotta give punch some love every once in awhile, they have that classic stogie flavor that got me started in the first place.

Armando! :D

Why are you swearing? :r

[E.J.]

Holy Smokes Vermont has some great beer. Those that have stood out, Upper Pass First Drop, Burlington Beer Co. Elaborate Metaphor & Hill Farmstead Edward.

[St. Lou Stu]

Last night had a great Oskar Blues Rum Barrel Aged Death By Coconut.
This evening, a New Belgium Hemporer and an Urban Chestnut O-Katz. All three are great beers!

[mmblz]

Holy Smokes Vermont has some great beer. Those that have stood out, Upper Pass First Drop, Burlington Beer Co. Elaborate Metaphor & Hill Farmstead Edward.

If you see it - look for Upper Pass Waimea Waves and anything from Frost Beer Works.


I had some Elysian Dayglow IPA this weekend that was good.

[Jbailey]

Any beer nerds out in Richmond, VA? Looking for some of the special small batch glassware from The Answer Brewing. Buy or trade.

[Jbailey]

Any stout drinkers in Florida?

[icehog3]

Any stout drinkers in Florida?

I'm in Illinois currently, but willing to relocate for the right stout.

[stearns]

Had a great day at River North brewery here in Denver on Saturday, they release their "Nightmare Fuel" coffee stout, regular and bourbon barrel, also had a BA release from 2016 and another special release with a different type of coffee. Tried a bunch of their other stuff too, could be one of my new favorite breweries around :al

[Jbailey]

I'm in Illinois currently, but willing to relocate for the right stout.

Well there's a ton!

[icehog3]

Well there's a ton!

Let's get a place!

[colimo]

Had a great day at River North brewery here in Denver on Saturday, they release their "Nightmare Fuel" coffee stout, regular and bourbon barrel, also had a BA release from 2016 and another special release with a different type of coffee. Tried a bunch of their other stuff too, could be one of my new favorite breweries around :al

will have to check that out...loves me a good stout...particularly a pumpkin stout this time of year

[stearns]

will have to check that out...loves me a good stout...particularly a pumpkin stout this time of year

If you find yourself over that way give me a shout, always down to enjoy a stout

...but I don't know about that pumpkin stuff :sl

[Jbailey]

Let's get a place!

I'm game!

[icehog3]

I'm game!

We're moving to Florida! :wo

[stearns]

Been loving the stout releases lately, this weekend enjoyed:

Fermaentra Daemon Coffee Variant
Fermaentra Daemon Vanilia Variant
River North BA Sandman
Oskar Blues Mocha BA Ten Fidy
Denver Beer Co Cranberry Princess Yum Yum

The last one is a special release of one of my friend's favorite beer, had to go pick up some crowlers for their christmas gift and figured I'd give it a sample while there. Tasted like a refreshing soda :r

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/27Tz5D9.jpg

Coffee Eugene, the coffee version of Revolution Brewing Co. Eugene Porter.

Pretty good, but I like the regular Eugene better.

[RUNYYFan]

https://i.imgur.com/27Tz5D9.jpg

Coffee Eugene, the coffee version of Revolution Brewing Co. Eugene Porter.

Pretty good, but I like the regular Eugene better.

That is a beautiful composition. Nicely done!

[Genetic Defect]

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/418/110338/

[icehog3]

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/418/110338/

Yes please. :dr

[Dave128]

Got my case of 2018 BCBS. At 15.2% ABV, it’s a little harsh and needs to rest for a few months.

[Chainsaw13]

Had a Founders Better Half yesterday. That was really good, especially after it warmed up a tad.

Also had a Dogfish *****es Brew, a stout brewed with honey. Meh, it was ok.

[stearns]

Ratio's Genius Wizard release party on Saturday: 2017 BA, 2018, 2018 BA, Chai, Espresso, Vanilla Coconut, 24-month Grand Cru, Chocolate Orange. Definitely got overserved :al

[Jbailey]

Anyone near a west coast grocery company in Portland OR?
Should be extra bottles of a crazy BA stout from Great Notion hitting shelves soon.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Enjoyed many beers from Jbailey lately!

[icehog3]

Enjoyed many beers from Jbailey lately!

That Jbailey can sniff out dem good ones!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

That Jbailey can sniff out dem good ones!

That’s a fact

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Triptych Dank Meme on tap with dinner

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

450 PB stout. Aroma is great flavor is kinda meh
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=938&pictureid=9279

[icehog3]

450 PB stout. Aroma is great flavor is kinda meh
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=938&pictureid=9279

I tried the Horny Goat Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter a couple years ago. he smell was also fantastic, but the beer tasted like a thin porter with salted peanut shells crushed in it. :pu

[Jbailey]

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https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/320xq90/r/921/tgH15e.jpg
Been trying to get pictures to work for a bit.
So here's a few from Beersmas 1 and 2.

[icehog3]

Love the tablecloth, Hoots! :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hell of a line up Dave

[Jbailey]

Love the tablecloth, Hoots! :tu

I was thinking...."what would Tom do?"

[stearns]

Been trying to get pictures to work for a bit.
So here's a few from Beersmas 1 and 2.

I wanna play :dr

[icehog3]

I was thinking...."what would Tom do?"

After getting naked, you mean?

[yourchoice]

Getting my fill of Hopslam and Nugget Nectar while both are still fresh. First time Hopslam was available in NJ. :tu

[Gabe215]

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Some incredible beers I’ve had in the new year!!

[Chainsaw13]

Party at Gabe's!

[sigsauer]

Bells Hopslam......25.00/6pack
and it sucks worse than last years!

[big pete]

Russian River Consecration. 10% abv but tastes lighter. Too bad they’re so pricey ($12) or I’d buy it more often

https://i.imgur.com/gahSE8B.jpg

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/BbAV7AL.jpg
What I will soon be enjoying, thanks to Señor stearns.

[Gabe215]

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[stearns]

Copper Kettle's Snowed In Maple stout. Just the right amount of maple, delicious

[Scottw]

Love me some stouts. Had the left hand nitro recently

[Gabe215]

https://i.postimg.cc/tCvwtYTb/BD3-F101-A-80-FD-4112-BDD4-1-BD2-B66-C58-E1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fJX8MWmq)

[Weelok]

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[Weelok]

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[icehog3]

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I want some too.

https://i.postimg.cc/CKMpKjBG/EE41-DC6-A-A0-EB-4-C26-8-C3-D-7-E583-B62-ECA8.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZWQM7vLn)

Baby, how 'bout you?

[Gabe215]

I knew someone would reference Van Halen

[icehog3]

I knew someone would reference Van Halen

Of course, those characters on the can were in the John Cusak movie "Better Off Dead". :D

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=john+cusak+everybody+wants+some&view=detail&mid=1DEC42CC8CA6AF0FAD261DEC42CC8CA6AF0FAD26&FORM=VIRE

[Gabe215]

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Guava Pineapple Double Milkshake IPA, truly blessed to live next to Tired Hands Brewery one of the best there is

[Gabe215]

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Lunacy Brewing Co- Moon Shake IPA (Milkshake Style)

[mjcujo]

Elysian Split Shot espresso milk stout, with an Alec Bradley Prensado, at this time.

[Gabe215]

https://i.postimg.cc/zBBZz3QT/0-E2-F7170-F7-A7-4-A55-8852-D5-FAF0-E9-C2-F7.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Z91DjY4q)nearest regions bank atm (https://banks-nearme.com/regions-bank-near-me)
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Yanks and Phil’s going opening day!! Beer is 4.8 out of 5 stars!!

[Ed M]

Evil Genius Purple Monkey Dishwasher. Made with Peanut Butter and Chocolate!

[icehog3]

Evil Genius Purple Monkey Dishwasher. Made with Peanut Butter and Chocolate!

Any good? I bought a 6 pack of Horny Goat Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter and it was awful.

[stearns]

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Scotch (ale) & Splenda. Sweet like splenda gets you drunk like Scotch (ale) :banger

[icehog3]

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Scotch (ale) & Splenda. Sweet like splenda gets you drunk like Scotch (ale) :banger

Founders' April Fools joke? :lr

[Gabe215]

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Had to drive to North Carolina for work, when I realized I was gonna drive through Richmond I HAD to stop at Veil!!!

[Jbailey]

Had to drive to North Carolina for work, when I realized I was gonna drive through Richmond I HAD to stop at Veil!!!

sweet!

[mmblz]

Most anything Lone Pine

[icehog3]

Most anything Lone Pine

Pine? So it's got to be an I Pee, Eh? :D

[Jbailey]

Over the weekend at "Dave's Birthday Barleywine Bonanza"
https://i.postimg.cc/wtpGFyZw/BBB.jpg (https://postimg.cc/wtpGFyZw)

[stearns]

Prairie Coffee Bomb
Prairie Vanilla Bomb
Perennial Intentionally Indulgent
Dogfish Head Oak Vanilla World Wide Stout

Delicious afternoon yesterday :D

[icehog3]

Over the weekend at "Dave's Birthday Barleywine Bonanza"
https://i.postimg.cc/wtpGFyZw/BBB.jpg (https://postimg.cc/wtpGFyZw)

I didn't even know they made that many! :D

[Gabe215]

https://i.postimg.cc/263rMcNN/161-CC364-0925-4668-BA7-B-14-CBC1-FE0665.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FdtMJxKT)

Sunday watching an incredible comeback, Tiger is back!!

[E.J.]

Rogue Outta Line is fantastic.

[E.J.]

Now enjoying a Deschutes Red Chair NWPA, equally outstanding.

[icehog3]

Rogue Outta Line is fantastic.

Style, EJ?

Good luck against the Knights. :tu

[E.J.]

Style, EJ?

Good luck against the Knights. :tu

Not in your wheelhouse, it’s an IPA. Reminds me a lot of their Straight Outta Newport.

[icehog3]

Not in your wheelhouse, it’s an IPA. Reminds me a lot of their Straight Outta Newport.
Gotcha...well, congrats anyway!

Who would you rather get, the Knights or the Sharts?

[E.J.]

Gotcha...well, congrats anyway!

Who would you rather get, the Knights or the Sharts?

Knights for sure. They’re my 2nd favorite team, will love that series. GO KNIGHTS!!

[E.J.]

OT 2....it’s only 9:00 here, but moved from beer to bourbon, could be a rough day at work tomorrow. Beer started early, we had a 9:00 AM Easter skate. I didn’t jump in the LR, but we skated 1:45 and I did as soon as I got home.

Fing Sharks just scored. Dammit.

[icehog3]

Wanted Vegas to win, but always love a Game 7. :D

[massphatness]

Flying Dog Raging B*tch Begian Style IPA -- not usually an IPA fan, but this wasn't so bad. The grapefruit flavor I associate with a lot of the "hazy" IPAs is a turn off for me, and while the fruit flavor was there, it was more muted (and thus more palatable for my delicate taste buds).

[Hippi3Slay3r]

I have some lagunitas the waldos waiting for me at home, something to look forward to after a long work day.

[DAFU]

Missed this thread. Just drank a New Belgium Brut IPA and a Red Hook Continuous Revelation Coffee IPA which surprisingly finished up nicely.

[Chainsaw13]

Drinking an Old Nation M43 Tart Strawberry. :dr

[icehog3]

Drinking an Old Nation M43 Tart Strawberry. :dr

That have beer in it? :noon ;s

[Chainsaw13]

That have beer in it? :noon ;s

Oh yea. It’s their New England IPA with strawberry flavoring. I’m not a big ipa fan, but love M43.

[icehog3]

Oh yea. It’s their New England IPA with strawberry flavoring. I’m not a big ipa fan, but love M43.

At least we have that in common, Bob. :r

[Chainsaw13]

Have you tried any of the hazy NE IPA’s, Tom? Drinking a Bell’s “Official” right now. Pretty damn good.

[icehog3]

Have you tried any of the hazy NE IPA’s, Tom? Drinking a Bell’s “Official” right now. Pretty damn good.

I have not, Bob. Maybe someone will bring one to Vin's herf in July, and I can try to choke down a little. ;) :r

[icehog3]

Have you tried any of the hazy NE IPA’s, Tom? Drinking a Bell’s “Official” right now. Pretty damn good.

I have not, Bob. Maybe some one will bring an example to Vin's herf and I'll see if I can choke a couple sips down. ;) :r

[Gabe215]

https://i.postimg.cc/9QNRmd4B/AAC4-F3-B5-7-CCF-47-A3-80-D5-C54034479907.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NKmfbrky)
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I on the other hand LOVE iPA’s especially Double IPA’s when they’re done right, and this one was fantastic!!! Had this Saturday watching Liverpool win Champions League!! Also had a big boy Chimay Grande Reserve, I also love Belgian beers!!

[Dave128]

Drinking a Utica Club as I type.

[Chainsaw13]

Drinking a Pigeon Hill Salted Caramel Porter as I type.

[icehog3]

Typing thirsty. I need a beer.

[Jbailey]

https://i.postimg.cc/JsMx902c/20190721-202738.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JsMx902c)

[mmblz]

Farnham farmhouse ale - good summer lunch beer :)

[Gabe215]

https://i.postimg.cc/7Yk7Tc3G/51-F12764-28-AC-457-B-B67-B-67-A2-D626-D738.jpg (https://postimg.cc/t7B7KBmp)boy names strong and manly (https://treetop100babynames.com/exotic-baby-names-boys)

Enjoying this in Sea Isle City NJ!

[Chainsaw13]

Atwater Vanilla Java Porter, coconut variant.

[Chainsaw13]

Founders Underground Mountain Brown. BA imperial coffee brown. :tu Hides the 11% abv well.

[stearns]

Founders Underground Mountain Brown. BA imperial coffee brown. :tu Hides the 11% abv well.

Been on the lookout for this one, haven't seen it locally yet but I'll be stocking up when I do. The Frangelic Mountain Brown was a thing of beauty

[stearns]

Had a couple guys over to break in the new back yard on Saturday:

2019 Cerebral Here Be Monsters
2014 BCBS
2016 BCBS
2017 CBS
2017 DFH Vanilla Oak World Wide Stout

Can't remember what the last one was, but it was something similar to the first five :al

[icehog3]

Can't remember what the last one was, but it was something similar to the first five :al

Great success! :al :D :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Had a couple Old Nation Electron Browns over the weekend, plus a Dragon's Milk Maple Oak Reserve Saturday night. That DM was flipping awesome.

[Jbailey]

Can anyone out there get the PBR coffee? Looking for some.

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/HBeQIG6.jpg

[stearns]

Nice :tu

Last year a local liquor store was selling those $2 per 4-pack, I drank a lot of them :al

[icehog3]

Nice :tu

Last year a local liquor store was selling those $2 per 4-pack, I drank a lot of them :al

I can dig that. :al

[Chainsaw13]

Picked up the 2019 edition of Rochester Mills Brewing, 12 days of Xmas stouts (or something like that). Drinking the PB&J milkshake stout. :tu

[icehog3]

Picked up the 2019 edition of Rochester Mills Brewing, 12 days of Xmas stouts (or something like that). Drinking the PB&J milkshake stout. :tu

Are there actually 12 varieties, Bob?

[stearns]

Stopped by River North last night and had yet another of this year's BA Nightmare Fuel, their coffee stout. This stuff is really f'ing delicious

[Chainsaw13]

Are there actually 12 varieties, Bob?

Yep, 12 different flavors of stout in each pack.

[icehog3]

Yep, 12 different flavors of stout in each pack.

Crazy cool, Bob!

Stopped by River North last night and had yet another of this year's BA Nightmare Fuel, their coffee stout. This stuff is really f'ing delicious

Nice! :tu

[stearns]

2019 CBS from a 12oz bottle last night, particularly delicious especially as it started to warm up

[massphatness]

Hopefully a River North's BA Vicennial this weekend's release :D

[icehog3]

Hopefully a River North's BA Vicennial this weekend's release :D

You'll know in 3 hours and 55 minutes. ;)

[Chainsaw13]

Rochester Mills Double Chocolate Milkshake Stout. :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Rochester Mills Chocolate Mint Milkshake Stout. Meh. Mint flavor was kinda off.

Rochester Mills Imperial Milkshake Stout :tu

[stearns]

Call me old fashioned, but I don't know about mint in a beer, at least I haven't tried one yet worth it

Finishing up a 2018 BCBS coffee barleywine, smooth and sweet for 15+%. Looking forward to this year's releases

[Dave128]

Got me a few bottles of Trader Joe’s 2019 Vintage Ale. It’s ok. Gotta get used to the spices.

[icehog3]

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

Thanks to Ben (stearns) for this one from River North Brewery. Excellent stout. Has the palate coating mouthfeel of Samuel Smith's Chocolate Stout without the overbearing sweetness, and the chile spices play nicely with the cocoa and vanilla nubs.

Thanks Ben! :D

[Hippi3Slay3r]

The Brewing Projekt not a fan of fruity beers but this was refreshing for sure.

https://i.postimg.cc/bJzXZBLK/75297821-2166022903701422-4190150715085160448-n-2.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[J.Caprell]

Just finished my last can of Burial Beers Skillet Donut Stout.

[icehog3]

Kyle, nice to "see" you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Josh, I'd love to hear more about the beer. Rogue used to come out with an annual donut beer, I remember Maple Bacon and a couple others. Quite possibly the most disgusting beers I ever tried. :r

[J.Caprell]

Kyle, nice to "see" you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Josh, I'd love to hear more about the beer. Rogue used to come out with an annual donut beer, I remember Maple Bacon and a couple others. Quite possibly the most disgusting beers I ever tried. :r

The beer actually doesn't have any donuts in it!. It's got molasses, lactose, and coffee. The malt profile give it a nice chocolate quality. It reminds me of a chocolate donut dipped in black coffee. It is fantastic and I would highly recommend it if you can get your hands on it.

[icehog3]

I appreciate the review, Josh! :tu

[The camaro show]

Hey guys!!!

Secret Santa is now up so please take a look and join the holiday fun!!

[Dave128]

Currently drinking a Maduro Brown Ale from Cigar City Brewing. It’s pretty good.

[stearns]

A couple from over the weekend:

2019 CBS
2019 BCBS
2019 Weldwerks Medianoche 19-month barrel aged
2019 Crooked Stave Gift of Time 36-month barrel aged

Probably a few other but these kept me feeling warm over the snowy weekend

[Chainsaw13]

A couple from over the weekend:

2019 CBS
2019 BCBS


Same here. Decided to pick up another 4 pack of CBS and stumbled into two bottles of regular BCBS. Now I just want KBS Espresso and I'll be content (for now).

[Dave128]

Haven’t had the 2019 BCBS yet. My supplier hasn’t brought me my case yet. Hopefully tomorrow.

[stearns]

Haven’t had the 2019 BCBS yet. My supplier hasn’t brought me my case yet. Hopefully tomorrow.

Had one of the regulars last night, it was very tasty per usual. Haven't tried any of the variants yet and probably won't for a while as I only got on of each in an attempt to slow down the growth of the cellar, but I did find a few tasty looking 2017 variants that I'm hoping to crack soon and see how they're doing

[Dave128]

Saw there was a cherry variant for about $25 per bottle. I passed.

I have a few bottles of regular 2016 left and a full case each of 2017 & 2018.

[stearns]

I was surprised that the cherry got so highly rated this year, supposedly better than the coffee, so I grabbed one. I have singles from the last 6-7 years but I don't have the storage space to stock up on cases. I'm trying to be better about being more selective on what I cellar but I always end up buying more than I should

[Chainsaw13]

I could’ve bought the wheat wine. Just didn’t appeal to me. Old boss said Costco was selling the regular bottles for $9.99. I definitely didn’t pay that.

[Jbailey]

Had a few BCBS's last week The regular one was pretty solid for right out of the gate not over hot from the barrels like a fresh BA stout. The coffe was ok at first but opened up as it got warmer and was a solid beer. The cherry was kinda faint seemed like a regular BC just a tad sweeter. Got my hands on a bunch of the Rye so looking forward to trying that one. I was out of town so pretty much missed getting any around here.

[massphatness]

Mayflower Coffeehouse Porter. Not fancy. Just delicious.

[Porch Dweller]

Homebrewed Amber Ale

[Hippi3Slay3r]

https://i.postimg.cc/NMskcGfp/79237232-10215082012266086-7873119397999542272-o.jpg (https://postimg.cc/KKWM72TM)

[stearns]

Didn't know zombie dust came in cans, very cool :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Digging some of these German lagers from my advent calendar.

Scored two bottles of KBS Espresso and a 4 pack of Founders Angelic Mountain.

[stearns]

KBS Espresso last night, not super coffee-y but still a delicious beer. Found a liquor store that still had 3x 4-packs left from the one case they got in, after I left they had none :D

[icehog3]

KBS Espresso last night, not super coffee-y but still a delicious beer. Found a liquor store that still had 3x 4-packs left from the one case they got in, after I left they had none :D

:banger :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Trying to get caught up on my advent calendar. Day 8 is a Landenburg Weisenbock Hell. Delicious.

[icehog3]

Trying to get caught up on my advent calendar. Day 8 is a Landenburg Weisenbock Hell. Delicious.

You are already a week behind?

https://i.imgur.com/qRwCE5m.gif

You got some 'splaining to do, Lucy!

[Chainsaw13]

Yea, the work trip out of town put me behind. Day 10 is a Hols Marezenbier. Good summer beer.

[mmblz]

Paper Planes
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/36073/138904/

[icehog3]

Fredo, you broke my heart. :r

[J.Caprell]

enjoyed a bottle of Defenestration from Russian River. Pretty nice.

[Dave128]

Finally got ahold of my case of 2019 BCBS. Haven’t had a chance to crack one open yet.

[icehog3]

Demand for the Goose Island Bourbon County Stout is not what it has been around here in previous years.

https://i.imgur.com/j6LEZ8F.jpg

[stearns]

My guess is production is up. I was at Total Wine last night and they had cases of the cherry and wheat wine. I picked up a single of the cherry so I didn't have to drink the one I picked up on black friday but it's not as exciting as if I had found a variant after release day three years ago, which would never have happened

[icehog3]

Makes sense, Ben....although my place had case upon case of the "regular", but none of the variants.

[stearns]

Oddly enough the regulars are harder to come by around here than the variants, I slightly overpaid for them on black friday because I didn't want to have to hunt them down but I've only seen a few places with them on the shelves since then. I think my idea on production increases came when I saw so many places selling the three year vertical 17-19, I wonder how many bottles they produced in 17 and 18 if they could sell so many of them in 19 (for a steep markup of course) and how many are being made now

[icehog3]

Went into my corner place today, and they have all the variants. Coffee for $21, cherry for $25, some other one for $22. I passed.

Ben, either one of those first two worth that price of admission?

[stearns]

From what I heard the cherry is actually supposed to be really good, I'll report back when I try it. Also heard the coffee was good not great, I picked up a single but I don't know when I'll get around to trying it. The only one I would run to buy more of is the reserve rye (red box), I love rye stouts and I bet they did it well. Everything is worth whatever the buyer will pay for them and I'm sure these will all sell out at some point soon, but with KBS being a year-round production and things like World Wide Stout being easily available in many forms I don't need to be spending $20+ on single bottles of BCBS for daily drinking

[icehog3]

Thanks, Ben. They actually have several cases of each variant, and at that price I may have a while to decide if I wanna try one. :D

[stearns]

Those prices are actually pretty fair, unless the other is the wheat wine (yellow label) which I believe was cheaper than the rest, but also is supposed to be fairly sweet

[icehog3]

Those prices are actually pretty fair, unless the other is the wheat wine (yellow label) which I believe was cheaper than the rest, but also is supposed to be fairly sweet

Thanks Ben, that's what I was wondering. If you report back that the cherry or rye is good and they still have some, I may bite.

[Jbailey]

The rye is pretty damn good!

[icehog3]

The rye is pretty damn good!

:tu -(P

[kingcobradude]

https://i.postimg.cc/Gtb92bCh/20191226-020614.jpg

Enjoying a Firestone Walker barrel works undercurrant

[Chainsaw13]

That sounds interesting Clay.

I had a few Founders beers over the last couple of days. The new Frangelic Mountain is sublime. It's a imperial brown ale, with coffee. Might have to pick up another 4 pack.

Also had some CBS. Used part of a bottle to make CBS syrup to add to eggnog. Of course couldn't let the remainder go to waste. The CBS syrup was a big hit at my friends house. I bet it would be good over ice cream.

[stearns]

The new Frangelic Mountain is sublime. It's a imperial brown ale, with coffee. Might have to pick up another 4 pack.

Also had some CBS. Used part of a bottle to make CBS syrup to add to eggnog. Of course couldn't let the remainder go to waste. The CBS syrup was a big hit at my friends house. I bet it would be good over ice cream.

I've had the underground brown but haven't been able to find the frangelic yet, had it at a tasting around 2011 when they first made it and absolutely loved it, hoping they still have some of that magic in these new bottles.

And yes, CBS syrup on ice cream please :D

[Jbailey]

Cracked a few J. Wakefield beers with my brother. Man with the Golden Chura and double vanilla Han Shot First.

[J.Caprell]

Opened a bottle of Gueuze Tilquin à l’ancienne from their 2014-2015 bottling last night. Pretty sour and very funky. Had a beautiful mushroom earthiness to it. Light baryard and a slight leather on the finish. Very dry and highly carbonated. Glad I have a few more from that season in the cellar.

Anyone else dig on sour beers? I know they don't pair too well a cigar, but they are damn delicious

[timj219]

Anyone else dig on sour beers? I know they don't pair too well a cigar, but they are damn delicious

My local farm brewery always has a couple. They're wonderful beers but they do sell less than anything else on the menu. Luckily the owner/brewer loves them so he always has two or three on tap. IMO they do go better on a hot day than any other time. They make the mouth sparkle as if they were much colder than they are.

[Hippi3Slay3r]

Just picked up some Surley 13. It sounded delicious and will hopefully make to my birthday in March

[stearns]

Hit up a couple VA breweries the past few days before heading back to CO, the cherry on top was Adroit Theory out in the middle of nowhere, only been once before and was very happy to return. Too many to list, but had about a dozen tasters of some of the finest dark liquids around. I don't think their BA stuff is really next level yet, but their regular dark stuff and the endless variants were quite fun to enjoy before heading to the airport. Also refreshing to see another brewery with the majority of the menu being 10+% :al

[Porch Dweller]

I'm having the last bottle from a batch of barleywine I brewed back in 2017.

Some people ease themselves into New Year's Eve. I am not one of those people. -(P:=::al

[Willem2]

Had yesterday a bottel of Kleiburg quadrupel bock (oak aged) from 2017

[Chainsaw13]

Last nights lineup:

Atwater Vanilla Java Porter, coconut variant
Bells 30th Cherry Stout Reserve
Dragons Milk, hibiscus/raspberry variant (meh)
Griffin Claw Salted Caramel Pecan BA Stout
Founders KBS Espresso
Founders CBS

[icehog3]

Last nights lineup:

Atwater Vanilla Java Porter, coconut variant
Bells 30th Cherry Stout Reserve
Dragons Milk, hibiscus/raspberry variant (meh)
Griffin Claw Salted Caramel Pecan BA Stout
Founders KBS Espresso
Founders CBS

Killer!! :banger

[Jbailey]

Had my winter tasting Beersmas on Saturday and we cracked a few bottles.

Rum BA Vanilla La Nada
Confectionator
Hawaiian Honeymoon
Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio 2019
Ephesus
Courage Russian Imperial Stout (2012)
Dark Lord - Marshmallow Handjee (2017)
Wild Collection
Bourbon Barrel O.E.
Loophole Technicality
Lush Terrain
There Are Rules
Snack Attack
Hidden Pickle
Gato Reposado ‘17
Funk Yeah
Margarita Gose
Black Tuesday (2014)
Peanut Butter Jelly Crime
Darkness (2018) Barrel-Aged
Abeyance
Barrel Slayer
Bourbon Barrel-aged Marshal Zhukov’s
Bourbon Barrel Aged Popinski
Deeds & Exploits - Coffee & Vanilla
3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze Cuvée Armand & Gaston (season 17|18) Blend No. 57
Beer : Barrel : Time (2018)

[icehog3]

Had my winter tasting Beersmas on Saturday and we cracked a few bottles.

Rum BA Vanilla La Nada
Confectionator
Hawaiian Honeymoon
Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio 2019
Ephesus
Courage Russian Imperial Stout (2012)
Dark Lord - Marshmallow Handjee (2017)
Wild Collection
Bourbon Barrel O.E.
Loophole Technicality
Lush Terrain
There Are Rules
Snack Attack
Hidden Pickle
Gato Reposado ‘17
Funk Yeah
Margarita Gose
Black Tuesday (2014)
Peanut Butter Jelly Crime
Darkness (2018) Barrel-Aged
Abeyance
Barrel Slayer
Bourbon Barrel-aged Marshal Zhukov’s
Bourbon Barrel Aged Popinski
Deeds & Exploits - Coffee & Vanilla
3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze Cuvée Armand & Gaston (season 17|18) Blend No. 57
Beer : Barrel : Time (2018)

What the actual ****? That is ****ing epic, Hootie! :banger

[Jbailey]

New Years Eve was a little more calm.

Endless Ending
Pabst Blue Ribbon Hard Coffee
Vanilla Big Sxxxy
Trappist Westvleteren 12 (2015)
Blue Hawaiian Sour
Pickle Juice by Four Quarters Brewing
KSR.01 (Gose)
Ryeway To Heaven
and some leftover Beer : Barrel : Time (2018) that i wanted to share with a friend.

Will remember to keep in touch Tom,. It's always later on in Dec. Love to have to come up. Plenty of stouts!

[Jbailey]

Also having problems posting the panoramic shot.

[icehog3]

Panorama! Panorama!!

I actually brought a few beers (mostly CO stuff...Ben :D) to our NYE party, but none of the craft beer guys showed, so they're back at home with me. :r

[stearns]

After seeing so many crossovers between whiskey and beer, this one sounds pretty interesting and relatively unique, love the attention they're giving to the history. This is going to be the first release Weldwerks is allowing proxy pickup so I think there's a good chance I won't be able to buy any (you purchase tickets ahead of time then pick up at the brewery) but still a cool idea, I'll give it a try

DOUBLE BARREL 1910 MEDIANOCHE
When Old Forester® released their 1910 bourbon in late 2018, we quickly fell in love and it has become one of our favorites. After we managed to secure a few of the casks used to produce 1910, we knew we wanted to incorporate the same double barrel technique Old Forester uses to produce their unique bourbon. The journey began by aging Medianoche in four freshly emptied 6-11 year-old Kentucky bourbon barrels for 12 months, which feature a heavy toast and light char, identical to the initial casks used for 1910. Then we racked each Medianoche bourbon barrel into a freshly emptied Old Forester 1910 barrel, which are heavily charred and lightly toasted casks used to finish mature Old Forester bourbon for six to nine months. Mirroring their process, this batch of Medianoche was finished in the 1910 barrels for nine months, resulting in over 21 months of barrel aging between the two casks.

13.5% ABV. Available in 22 oz bottles to-go for $28 each, with a limit of 2 bottles per person.

[icehog3]

Sounds intriguing, Ben.

[Jbailey]

Weldworks is pretty good. That one sounds killer Ben.

[stearns]

The other one they're releasing at the same time sounds pretty interesting as well:

VANILLA DESTINATIONS
As shamelessly huge fans of the folks at Bottle Logic and the amazing beers they produce, we knew we had to get a collaboration on the books when they made the trek to Greeley for the inaugural WeldWerks Invitational Festival back in June of 2018. So we decided to brew a massive Imperial Stout, combining techniques and favorite malts from both breweries, and laid it to rest in freshly emptied 8-12 year Heaven Hill bourbon barrels for 18 months. After barrel aging, we conditioned the beer on a blend of Ugandan and Fiji vanilla beans for several weeks, then finished the beer with freshly roasted Belize cacao nibs from Cultura Craft Chocolate in Denver.

13.1% ABV. Available in 22 oz bottles to-go for $32 each, with a limit of 4 bottles per person.

Gonna be an expensive day

[stearns]

Opposite ends of the spectrum this past weekend:

Pliny The Younger
Crooked Stave Gift Of Time - Stout Month

This Gift Of Time release was a blend of stouts aged for 44, 45, and 46 months in heaven hill barrels. This is their third release and the best so far, first two were 24 and 36 months. I believe they partnered with Evil Twin to make the original juice, Evil Twin also collabed for their anniversary stout last year which was thick as oil and delicious as well. They're known country wide for their sours, but I think their stouts are the real jewel. Most if not all don't make it out of the taproom

[stearns]

Pulled up to River North last night as they were doing last call, starting today all bars and restaurants are closed for dining/drinking in for (up to) 8 weeks. Figured for the last beer poured in Denver for the foreseeable future I should go big

2020 Barrel Aged Double Averice - aged in Knob Creek barrels

2019 version was 19+%, this year's was a much more approachable 17.4%. I had a hard time drinking more than a few ounces of the 19 stuff, but this one has a perfect amount of heat