What beers are you enjoying II?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Anyone have 2012 Hopslam yet?

This video is hilarious, and maybe describes my love of hopslam:r
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzOj45dY7eI&feature=related

[Jbailey]

High praise indeed, Dave, I am going to have to pick some up. :tu

Not sure if it leave WI Tom, It's also a quick release. I had a few stores save me a four pack. Making my last pick up tonight. I'm sure I can hook you up. :tu

[Jbailey]

[QUOTE=ChicagoWhiteSox;1544678]Anyone have 2012 Hopslam yet?

Yes. Had it at one of my cigar bars here in town. It was on the firkin, a pump tap.

Pretty good.

[icehog3]

Not sure if it leave WI Tom, It's also a quick release. I had a few stores save me a four pack. Making my last pick up tonight. I'm sure I can hook you up. :tu

Thanks, Dave, always good stuff at Binnys I can trade with ya. :)

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Peruvian Morning

Going to drink my local bar dry before I tap into my bottles.

[Mattso3000]

Anyone have 2012 Hopslam yet?

This video is hilarious, and maybe describes my love of hopslam:r
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzOj45dY7eI&feature=related

Oh boy, thought it came out in oct and I missed it. Have a feeling there is going to be a lot of stores visited tomorrow.

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Peruvian Morning

Going to drink my local bar dry before I tap into my bottles.

#2

[Jbailey]

#2

#3

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

[QUOTE=ChicagoWhiteSox;1544678]Anyone have 2012 Hopslam yet?

Yes. Had it at one of my cigar bars here in town. It was on the firkin, a pump tap.

Pretty good.

MMMM. Cask Hopslam sounds amazing:dr

[cobra03]

IPA night tonight. Harpoon IPa with dinner, DFH 90 min, and Sam Adams Red Tasman IPA.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

IPA night tonight. Harpoon IPa with dinner, DFH 90 min, and Sam Adams Red Tasman IPA.

Fresh 90 min is stellar!

[cobra03]

Fresh 90 min is stellar!

Love it myself. Best of the bunch tonight for sure.

[Wanger]

Oh boy, thought it came out in oct and I missed it. Have a feeling there is going to be a lot of stores visited tomorrow.

Blue Max. You should know that. :p

[Mattso3000]

Blue Max. You should know that. :p

Yeah, last year it was out in october and I was thinking it was annual at that time. Went and asked about it then and they had none. Actually, the Cub Foods liquor store by my house had it last year as well. Blue Max trip is definitely on the agenda for today.:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee should be out end of this week or next week sometime. Missed out last time it was offered.. Gotta get my hands on a few bottles this release:D

[coffeemonkey]

Just last night I enjoyed this beer very much

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4722775/Photo%20Jan%2031%2C%207%2049%2045%20AM.jpg

[Wanger]

Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee should be out end of this week or next week sometime. Missed out last time it was offered.. Gotta get my hands on a few bottles this release:D

Thanks for the heads up!

[kaisersozei]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/IMG_4896.jpg

Imperial IPA from a Charlottesville brewery--good stuff

[Jbailey]

Goose Island Bourbon County Coffee should be out end of this week or next week sometime. Missed out last time it was offered.. Gotta get my hands on a few bottles this release:D

The 2010 release (which I think was the first) was pretty easy to get in this area. It sat on shelves for a week. I just kept going around town picking it up. I didn't think anything of it since the 09 bourbon county was out for a full year bombers and 12oz. Never knew it was that limited. So when Vanilla and Rare hit it was impossible to grab a bottle. Even the Bourbon counties after the 09 got hard to get. I do think since Goose Island got bought AB increased the amout they ship and distribute which has caused the beers harder to get.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The 2010 release (which I think was the first) was pretty easy to get in this area. It sat on shelves for a week. I just kept going around town picking it up. I didn't think anything of it since the 09 bourbon county was out for a full year bombers and 12oz. Never knew it was that limited. So when Vanilla and Rare hit it was impossible to grab a bottle. Even the Bourbon counties after the 09 got hard to get. I do think since Goose Island got bought AB increased the amout they ship and distribute which has caused the beers harder to get.

Yeah BCS would sit on shelves for a while pre 2010. Now the stuff just vanishes as soon as the truck drops of the beer....

[Eros]

Nothing too fancy. Just a New Belgium 1554
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l24gyhmb6L1qbh9xvo1_400.jpg

[cobra03]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/IMG_4896.jpg

Imperial IPA from a Charlottesville brewery--good stuff

That looks good. They make a fantastic Pumpkin Porter as well.

[newcigarz]

Anchorage Love Buzz Saison

http://www.fototime.com/639B6EE3ECAE51A/orig.jpg

[Bill86]

Woodchuck Farmhouse Select Original 91

I didn't buy it, and it was f*cking terrible.

No head, no carbonation...99% sure it was a complete dud. Nevertheless I drank it.

Looked on ratebeer, apparently that is how it's supposed to taste :sh

BLEH :pu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Woodchuck Farmhouse Select Original 91

I didn't buy it, and it was f*cking terrible.

No head, no carbonation...99% sure it was a complete dud. Nevertheless I drank it.

Looked on ratebeer, apparently that is how it's supposed to taste :sh

BLEH :pu

Is it even a beer Bill? I thought Woodchuck was hard cider.

[Bill86]

Is it even a beer Bill? I thought Woodchuck was hard cider.

I don't know, I didn't buy it.

It was apparently sold with the beer. Bottled like beer....on Ratebeer.

But to me, no it does not count as beer. It was awful.

It tasted like flat sh*tty Riesling wine with water :pu

[mmblz]

woodchuck is cider.
we have a local orchard that makes cider - 4 or 5 different versions from dry to sweet. not too bad, but more like champagne than beer.

[Mattso3000]

Founder's Dirty Bastard

[Mattso3000]

Back in Black IPA

[cobra03]

Bill like a couple people said that woodchuck is definitly a hard cider.My wife likes it. Not a big fan of it myself alittle to sweet. Thats why you got that reisling like flavor.
As for me i had Ottercreek 20th anniversary ale, Southern Tier 2x stout and Saranac White IPA last night.

[jdp]

Duchesse De Bourgogne
then a bit of a switch to Caldera IPA... actually didn't follow to badly..

[Jbailey]

Surly Furious

[BeerAdvocate]

SN Ruthless Rye IPA

[mmblz]

SN Ruthless Rye IPA

Just finished a 6 pack of this.
Neat label.
Good beer but not great I didn't think...

[Jbailey]

Oskar Blues Ten Fidy

Gotta start drinking some beer up so I can make room for new stuff.

[cobra03]

I was up in Toronto yesterday and got to try some beers i have yet to see. Alexander Keiths IPA, Red Racer IPA and Great Lakes Devils pale ale. Really enjoyed all 3 very much.

[Dave128]

Made a nice dent in a six pack of Moo Thunder.

[landhoney]

ISO: GI Bourbon County Bramble Rye :D

If anybody can get any please let me know, beer or cigars up for trade....nice cigars too :)

[Jbailey]

ISO: GI Bourbon County Bramble Rye :D

If anybody can get any please let me know, beer or cigars up for trade....nice cigars too :)

After GI had been bought they have seem to be spread super thin. I'm waiting to see what and how much special GI beers I can even keep getting.

[BeerAdvocate]

ISO: GI Bourbon County Bramble Rye :D

If anybody can get any please let me know, beer or cigars up for trade....nice cigars too :)

Me too!!!! :tu
I actually got lucky and bought my one and only bottle of GI Bourbon County Rare from someone here on CA. Heres hoping someone can come through on some Bramble Rye!!!

[TJtorpedo]

New Belgium Brewing, Dig. Nice crisp pale ale for spring!

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Peruvian Morning.

Starting to sound like a broken record. :D

[Jbailey]

Lagunitas Sucks

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Central Waters Peruvian Morning.

Starting to sound like a broken record. :D

I need to check out Peruvian Morning I guess:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

SA Boston
Founders Centennial IPA
2011 Goose Island Matilda

[Jbailey]

I need to check out Peruvian Morning I guess:r

You better before I drink it all. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

You better before I drink it all. :r

:r

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Barleywine

[Islayphile]

Blithering Idiot

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Nice avatar Dave:r:r I need a Three Floyds one now.

[smitty81]

Breckenridge Vanilla Porter. I'm all out now. Damn good dark beer for those of you that dont like strong darks.

[sofia23f]

thanks for sharing great job +rep

[smitty81]

thanks for sharing great job +rep

:confused:

[icehog3]

thanks for sharing great job +rep

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/bye.jpg

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yeah get outa our beer thread, TROLL:r

[smitty81]

ok...........?

[icehog3]

ok...........?

sofia23f ;)

Try and keep up, Smitty. ;) :lr

[BeerAdvocate]

Stone Cali-Belgique

[Jbailey]

rogue old crustacean

[TJtorpedo]

Bomber of Lagunitas Lucky 13. One of my favs.

[yourchoice]

Weyerbacher Double Simcoe IPA

[cort]

Green Flash West Coast IPA

[jdp]

Mikkeller Draft Bear

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout in the snifter right now. Poured out just like a Coke, looked a tad thin.. It's highly carbed for a stout, but the flavors are really great!

[Jbailey]

heady topper by the alchemist

[Steve]

Humidor Series IPA by Cigar City Brewing, Tampa

[Jbailey]

Ale asylum sticky Mcdoogle
Left hand fade to black vol. III

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Peruvian Morning

[Zeuceone]

Red Stripe

[Mattso3000]

Red Stripe

Hooray beer!

[Jbailey]

New Glarus Barleywine from the unplugged line.

[jjirons69]

Bells Hopslam Ale was $20 a 6er last night at Total Wine. Couldn't do it.

Did did some New Belgium Frambozen.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bells Hopslam Ale was $20 a 6er last night at Total Wine. Couldn't do it.

Did did some New Belgium Frambozen.

It's usually around $16. If you have never had it, I would bite the bullet because it's really a world class double IPA. You will thank me:D

[mmblz]

Stone Double Bastard.
Good, but I prefer Ruination, or any number of other double IPAs....

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Stone Double Bastard.
Good, but I prefer Ruination, or any number of other double IPAs....

Double Bastard is an American Strong Ale.. It's going to be much more malty and sweet than a DIPA. It's very hoppy though, and I can see how people would think it's an DIPA.

[mmblz]

yeah - thought they had called it a DIPA on the label but apparently I've been looking at too many different labels today ;)

Anyhow, point is it's perfectly good but there are plenty of others I'd go for instead...

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

yeah - thought they had called it a DIPA on the label but apparently I've been looking at too many different labels today ;)

Anyhow, point is it's perfectly good but there are plenty of others I'd go for instead...


I feel ya. Just didn't want you to judge Double Bastard as a DIPA:tu

And I agree, it's a good beer, but way over hyped for what it is.

[Jbailey]

Founders Porter.

[pnoon]

Just cracked open my first Ale Asylum Ballistic IPA.
Not as hoppy as I expected. (Don't know why I expected a hop monster but I did)
Lots of great flavors. Very well balanced. Getting the hops on the finish.

Very nice, indeed.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Founders Porter.

My favorite porter hands down.

[Mattso3000]

Shell's Firebrick

[pnoon]

Founders Porter.

My favorite porter hands down.

One day I will get to see what all the buzz is about.

Yesterday, I had me some Callahans Choco-latte porter from San Diego Brewing. Made locally for their two restaurants. Not distributed outside the establishments except for growlers. I believe it is ~8%. Like a Hershey bar in a glass.

[BeerAdvocate]

Deschutes Brewery "The Stoic"

[MNSmoker]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/myon1010/photo21.jpg

[Jbailey]

Very nice!

[kaisersozei]

Bells Hopslam Ale was $20 a 6er last night at Total Wine. Couldn't do it.

It's usually around $16. If you have never had it, I would bite the bullet because it's really a world class double IPA. You will thank me:D

Chances are it won't be there when you go back, but I'd do it, Jamie.:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Cracked last years release of Founders Imperial Stout. Aging nicely thus far, although reports on another forum say 3-5 years on this beer is mind blowing..

[newcigarz]

Chances are it won't be there when you go back, but I'd do it, Jamie.:tu

+1

[newcigarz]

CCB Cubano-Style Espresso

http://www.fototime.com/56067A04713B256/orig.jpg

[Salvelinus]

Lawsons Sugarhouse IPA and Hill Farmstead Anna

Still picking the super bowl lineup...

[dwoodward]

It's super bowl, anyone know any "widely available" craft beers that I should pick up for the game? Most of them in this thread I can't find (almost all of them lol).

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It's super bowl, anyone know any "widely available" craft beers that I should pick up for the game? Most of them in this thread I can't find (almost all of them lol).

Sierra Nevada
Dogfish Head
New Belgium
Sam Adams (try the new spring seasonal)

[icehog3]

New Holland Night Tripper Imperial Stout.

[Jbailey]

Sonnenbrau 1891 Dunkel.

Thanks Heiko.

[Jbailey]

Mercy by Ale Asylum.

[Jbailey]

2010 Terrapin Wake and Bake.

[Jbailey]

2011 Founders KBS.

[icehog3]

Wake and Bake.

Sounds like my Saturday mornings in college....

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sounds like my Saturday mornings in college....

:D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

NG Belgian Red

[Jbailey]

Sounds like my Saturday mornings in college....

Did you like to bake?
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6230/wakenbakesqaure.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/267/wakenbakesqaure.jpg/)

[icehog3]

Did you like baking too?
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6230/wakenbakesqaure.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/267/wakenbakesqaure.jpg/)

I was baked just about every Saturday, Dave.

[Jbailey]

I was baked just about every Saturday, Dave.

So a home body. :r

[icehog3]

So a home body. :r

Just not always my home.

Might go back to baking after I retire. :lr

[Jbailey]

I'll stock on some Phillies. :tu


Might try a 2010 KBS to compare.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'll stock on some Phillies. :tu


Might try a 2010 KBS to compare.

I prefer Black and Milds:r

[Jbailey]

Alright so the 2010 KBS knocks out the 2011 KBS.

[hammondc]

Bud light platinum. Tastes as bad as bud light.

[Jbailey]

Bud light platinum. Tastes as bad as bud light.

I was wondering how that fancy stuff was. :D

[mmblz]

For the superbowl...
Mine is on the left.
If you can decipher the cap you'll understand why I was worried about whether I could finish it...

[Jbailey]

You look thirsty Julian. :D

Starring a side by side of Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Barleywine 2012 and 2011.

[mmblz]

... and I needed it with the end of the game... by my calculation this is ~11 "regular" beers...

[Jbailey]

Raises by glass to you Julian. (Beer salutes)


The 2011 Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Barleywine is winning over the 2012.

[icehog3]

Two 22 oz. growlers of NH Night Tripper at 10.8%. I need some tequila! :lr

[Jbailey]

Still pleaty of time for a head to head of Peruvian Morning or maybe some goose island bourbon county.

Salutes Tom.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Still pleaty of time for a head to head of Peruvian Morning or maybe some goose island bourbon county.

Salutes Tom.

Is Peruvian Morning thicker than the Brewers Reserve Barrel Aged Stout?

[icehog3]

Still pleaty of time for a head to head of Peruvian Morning or maybe some goose island bourbon county.

Salutes Tom.

Oh, Dave is gonna be smashed! :D

[Jbailey]

Is Peruvian Morning thicker than the Brewers Reserve Barrel Aged Stout?

I can that side by side next.

Maybe Tom. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Dave you can always do both Central Waters stouts and the Goose Island BCBS:D

[Jbailey]

Dave you can always do both Central Waters stouts and the Goose Island BCBS:D

And Peruvian Morning? Might need a hand.

[Salvelinus]

For the superbowl...
Mine is on the left.
If you can decipher the cap you'll understand why I was worried about whether I could finish it...

Leviathan IPA? Have you seen the hop bill for that beer? Insane :D

Panzer Wolf, Dreadnaught, Hopalicious, Heady, and a Shorts brown ale this evening. Celebrating the g-men win with an old chub now :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

And Peruvian Morning? Might need a hand.

Do the CW's side by side.

[Jbailey]

Do the CW's side by side.

I would like to wake up in the morning. :r:r:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I would like to wake up in the morning. :r:r:r

You'll wake up but you won't feel good:r

[icehog3]

I can that side by side next.


And the beer is kicking in. :lr

[Jbailey]

And the beer is kicking in. :lr

:r:r:r

Damn phone.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:r:r:r

Damn booze brain.

:D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Finished off a bottle of SN 30th Anny Black Barleywine.

[Jbailey]

About done with the Barleywines.

Your pick guys. What should be my last beer?

[icehog3]

About done with the Barleywines.

Your pick guys. What should be my last beer?

Mephistopheles!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Mephistopheles!

We don't want to kill him Tom:r

[Bill86]

Mephistopheles!

:dr

[Jbailey]

Mephistopheles!

All out.

09 Goose Island Bourbon County
10 Founders Nemesis
11 or 12 Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout
Ale Asylum Triple Nova


I would open a Dark Lord or GI Rare but no one to share it with.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

All out.

09 Goose Island Bourbon County
10 Founders Nemesis
11 or 12 Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout
Ale Asylum Triple Nova


I would open a Dark Lord or GI Rare but no one to share it with.

09 Bourbon County is drinking great right now. Open that.

[Jbailey]

Founders Stout?
10 or 11 Bells Expedition

[Jbailey]

09 Bourbon County?

Got some 12oz left.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Had a 2011 Founders Imperial Stout last night. Amazing as always.
2010 Bells Expy still needs time IMO, still very roasty.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I remember when 09 Bourbon County came out. It drank very boozy fresh, but it's just now starting to drink good. Another year will do even better. I still can't believe how good 2011 is drinking fresh.

[Jbailey]

I remember when 09 Bourbon County came out. It drank very boozy fresh, but it's just now starting to drink good. Another year will do even better. I still can't believe how good 2011 is drinking fresh.

I only had one 4 pack of 2010 Bourbon County. I'm glad I stocked up on 09 cause I don't any new bottles.

I cracked a bomber in December but haven't opened a 12oz in a bit.
Pictures coming soon.

[icehog3]

All out.

09 Goose Island Bourbon County
10 Founders Nemesis
11 or 12 Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout
Ale Asylum Triple Nova


I would open a Dark Lord or GI Rare but no one to share it with.

Chug Patron! :al

[Jbailey]

Chug Patron! :al

That's not a beer silly.
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/7765/superbowlbeers.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/superbowlbeers.jpg/)

[icehog3]

Great selection in your belly! :D

[Jbailey]

They seem to get along. :r

[Jbailey]

09 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout! :tu

[Zeuceone]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/ze003.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/ze004.jpg

[landhoney]

Can you guys help vote for the following beers: (no registering or anything)

All you do is go to: http://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/index.php?option=com_easyblog&view=latest&Itemid=37

Click on one of the below beers (please) and vote :tu (the last two are already at the top, but rightly so IMO)

- Mocha Cubano Brown Ale - Maduro Brown Ale aged on an even blend of
cubano espresso beans and Peruvian cacao nibs

- Vanilla Maduro - Maduro Brown Ale aged on vanilla beans

- Kiwi's Big Adventure - Florida Cracker White Ale aged on oodles of kiwis

- Blueberry Muffin Brown Ale - Maduro Brown Ale aged on fresh blueberries,
vanilla beans and cinnamon.

- Cookies and Milk - A 50/50 blend of Imperial Milk Porter and Oatmeal Raisin
Cookie

[newcigarz]

Can you guys help vote for the following beers: (no registering or anything)

All you do is go to: http://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/index.php?option=com_easyblog&view=latest&Itemid=37

Click on one of the below beers (please) and vote :tu (the last two are already at the top, but rightly so IMO)

- Mocha Cubano Brown Ale - Maduro Brown Ale aged on an even blend of
cubano espresso beans and Peruvian cacao nibs

- Vanilla Maduro - Maduro Brown Ale aged on vanilla beans

- Kiwi's Big Adventure - Florida Cracker White Ale aged on oodles of kiwis

- Blueberry Muffin Brown Ale - Maduro Brown Ale aged on fresh blueberries,
vanilla beans and cinnamon.

- Cookies and Milk - A 50/50 blend of Imperial Milk Porter and Oatmeal Raisin
Cookie

Yes, please vote for these!

[Wanger]

CCB Cubano-Style Espresso

http://www.fototime.com/56067A04713B256/orig.jpg

Looks TASTY!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Which beer do you guys want a vote for? It doesn't matter to me because I won't see the beers.

[Wanger]

That's not a beer silly.
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/7765/superbowlbeers.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/superbowlbeers.jpg/)

Holy hell, Dave! Road trip to Madison, needed! I need to hang out and drink with you!

[landhoney]

Which beer do you guys want a vote for? It doesn't matter to me because I won't see the beers.

Any of those five please, you can only vote one, just choose one at random. They are selecting the top five and those are my (and I guess Tony's too) top five. Thanks all! :banger

edit> actually it looks like the kiwi is dropping down in the polls, vote kiwi! :)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Any of those five please, you can only vote one, just choose one at random. They are selecting the top five and those are my (and I guess Tony's too) top five. Thanks all! :banger

edit> actually it looks like the kiwi is dropping down in the polls, vote kiwi! :)

Kiwi it is:tu

[newcigarz]

The winners! Cookies and Milk (85); Blueberry Muffin Brown Ale (46); Smokabaga (41); Hungarian Oak Peach IPA (36); Mocha Cubano Brown Ale (36).

[landhoney]

The winners! Cookies and Milk (85); Blueberry Muffin Brown Ale (46); Smokabaga (41); Hungarian Oak Peach IPA (36); Mocha Cubano Brown Ale (36).

Three out of five ain't bad :noon

Hungarian Oak Peach IPA....................:rolleyes:It's not that different (ESPECIALLY in a peach IPA) from American/French/etc oak which they've released on several occasions.

Smokabaga............yay! More chipotle beer :gary:pu

I really wanted the vanilla though! :dr

[landhoney]

And thanks to everyone that voted! :banger

[Wanger]

I'll have to see if my BIL in Clermont can get any of them for us. :p

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Three out of five ain't bad :noon

Hungarian Oak Peach IPA....................:rolleyes:It's not that different (ESPECIALLY in a peach IPA) from American/French/etc oak which they've released on several occasions.

Smokabaga............yay! More chipotle beer :gary:pu
I really wanted the vanilla though! :dr

That doesn't sound very good.

[landhoney]

I'll have to see if my BIL in Clermont can get any of them for us. :p

They're only going to released on draft at Hunahpu (for now anyway), wish they would make some of these into production batches, we'll see.

That doesn't sound very good.

To be fair it says "smoked chili peppers" so that might not be chipotles, but every smoked chili beer I've had used chipotles, and none were better than drinkable (and most weren't even that good).

But hey, someone must like them, and different strokes for different folks...makes the world go 'round'. :tu

[BnBTobacco]

Has anyone tried the new Bud Light Platinum? While I try to stay away from light beers and stick with craft brews, its so convenient to drink a light American beer every now and then.

I just tried the Platinums last night. I must say, at 6% alcohol, they are pretty good and well worth the price!

[icehog3]

I wouldn't drink an Anheuser Busch product on a bet, but hey, that's me. ;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Has anyone tried the new Bud Light Platinum? While I try to stay away from light beers and stick with craft brews, its so convenient to drink a light American beer every now and then.

I just tried the Platinums last night. I must say, at 6% alcohol, they are pretty good and well worth the price!

I have heard it's just the same old American light lager garbage. But like they say, taste is subjective. If I want a light brew, I go for a Pils, Hefe, or Saison. They're not really calorie savers, but light body and crisp. Calorie saver for me is a Sam Adams Light.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I wouldn't drink an Anheuser Busch product on a bet, but hey, that's me. ;)

You drink Goose Island Tom;)

[icehog3]

You drink Goose Island Tom;)

I thought A/B was just doing a few of their mass produced beers like 312, which I do not drink. Am I mistaken?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I thought A/B was just doing a few of their mass produced beers like 312, which I do not drink. Am I mistaken?

I really don't know if they are brewing any of Goose Islands beers.. But AB did buy majority ownership, which makes GI a subsidiary to AB. Technically GI is now apart of AB's product portfolio. However, I would not buy any beers brewed directly by the parent company, AB:D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I know what you were saying, Tom. I'm just in a technical mood today:r

[Jbailey]

4 Calling Birds by The Bruery

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Barleywine

[cobra03]

Last night I had Great Divide Titan IPA which was fantastic as well as Pyramid Thunderhead and Discord Dark IPA. Tonight it was Blue Point Hoptical Illusion

[MNSmoker]

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[Jbailey]

Holy hell, Dave! Road trip to Madison, needed! I need to hang out and drink with you!

April would work well. :D

Might have to work out a deal for some Surly. :tu

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout.

[RCS44]

Goose island 312

[Jbailey]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout.

X 2

[BeerAdvocate]

Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye

[Salvelinus]

I hope bear republic is the next western beer that makes it to VT.

Couple homebrews tonight. Centennial IPA and a barleywine. Barleywine's got 8 months on it, keeps getting better.

[MNSmoker]

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[Hem]

Just picked up some Fat Tire by New Belgium Brewing while I'm out here in California :)

[cort]

4 Calling Birds by The Bruery

What did you think, Dave?

[cort]

Mischief by The Bruery

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Just picked up some Fat Tire by New Belgium Brewing while I'm out here in California :)

If you're in Cali I would suggest finding other beers than New Belgium! Here's some ideas of breweries to look for: Russian River, Ale Smith, Ballast Point, Green Flash, Alpine, Lost Abbey, Sierra Nevada. There's tons more great Cali locals.. Cali is a hop heads dream state.

[cort]

If you're in Cali I would suggest finding other beers than New Belgium! Here's some ideas of breweries to look for: Russian River, Ale Smith, Ballast Point, Green Flash, Alpine, Lost Abbey, Sierra Nevada. There's tons more great Cali locals.. Cali is a hop heads dream state.

We're pretty spoiled.:D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

We're pretty spoiled.:D

Yes, you guys are:D I'd be in Hop Heaven if I lived in Cali. Although the Midwest has it's fair share of great hop ales, Three Floyds, Bells, Founders

[cort]

Yes, you guys are:D I'd be in Hop Heaven if I lived in Cali. Although the Midwest has it's fair share of great hop ales, Three Floyds, Bells, Founders

All 3 of which I cannot get out here.:rolleyes:

If you're ever feeling feisty we should set up a trade.:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

All 3 of which I cannot get out here.:rolleyes:

If you're ever feeling feisty we should set up a trade.:tu

I'll let you know:D

I'm getting a fresh case of Hopslam tomorrow actually;)

[cort]

I'll let you know:D

I'm getting a fresh case of Hopslam tomorrow actually;)

Sounds good and I hate you.:D

[jdp]

Freetail Old Rat Bastard (growler)
Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Freetail Old Rat Bastard (growler)
Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout

Shared the 2008 Stone 12th Anny with a buddy a couple weeks ago. Still holding up well, but drink them soon as I see this beer falling off soon.

[LasciviousXXX]

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[Salvelinus]

Lawsons Double Sunshine

[Islayphile]

Sam Smith's Imperial Stout

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I hope CBS was great for you Týr:tu

[LasciviousXXX]

It.Was.AMAZING!!!!

I'm pretty much sold on anything Founder's at the moment my friend. Thank you so much

[BeerAdvocate]

Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout

[Skywalker]

Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout

:tu

[Wanger]

Founders Imperial Stout on tap last night. :)
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[cricky101]

Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout

That is tasty stuff!

[Mattso3000]

Founders Imperial Stout on tap last night. :)
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Where was that on tap?

[Wanger]

Where was that on tap?

Happy Gnome. :)

[Doctorossi]

:tu

It is ass and Lagunitas kicks it.

[BeerAdvocate]

I had some Left Hand Milk Stout on Nitro today. It was amazing!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I had some Left Hand Milk Stout on Nitro today. It was amazing!

I love Left Hand Milk Stout on Nitro. Soo creamy:tu

[BeerAdvocate]

Lagunitas Maximus IPA

[hammondc]

Lagunitas Maximus IPA

by a long long long long long long margin......one of the most underrated IPAs around....

[BeerAdvocate]

Everything Lagunitas makes is top notch!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Everything Lagunitas makes is top notch!!!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Lagunitas makes great beer that flys under the radar. I love their stuff!

Tonight,

SA alpine spring
Bells Hopslam x 3
Goose Island King Henry

Henry is unreal:D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

King Henry is pitch black.. Pours like a stout, but it's a barrel aged barleywine. Aged in Pappy 23 barrels, same as Bourbon County Rare! Damn this beer is complex!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The barrel character in King Henry is the insane! Such great flavors.. I wish I had the chance to get a bottle of Rare, because the 23 Pappy barrels have done wonders to this barleywine. Simply great:tu

[keith_mahoney]

Having some Dry Irish Stout on nitro out of the keezer with a Cohiba Black at the moment.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Just some beers for me tonight, too damn cold to step out and smoke a PC. Possibly a 2011 Bourbon County Stout next:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Wow, plenty of tobacco notes in King Henry.. Chocolate as well. Leather, nuts, leather, booze and cream dance in and out as well... Finishes just smooth as hell..

[Jbailey]

Just some beers for me tonight, too damn cold to step out and smoke a PC. Possibly a 2011 Bourbon County Stout next:tu

Have you had any 2011 GI BCS yet Nate. I heard it was way to hot (almost like the 09 fresh). Have't heard many positives reviews yet. I would be curious to see how the 11 compares to the past years out of the gate.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Have you had any 2011 GI BCS yet Nate. I heard it was way to hot (almost like the 09 fresh). Have't heard many positives reviews yet. I would be curious to see how the 11 compares to the past years out of the gate.

Dave, 2011 is the best Vintage I've ever had fresh... Believe the hype around 2011 Bourbou County:)

The booze is there, but not over the top like 2009 was... 2011 will be EPIC in 3 to 4 years from now!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Still sippin on Goose Island King Henry.. INSANE barleywine... Best I've every had. I can't believe it.... And let me tell you I've had many barleywines... Not M though...

[Jbailey]

Dave, 2011 is the best Vintage I've ever had fresh... Believe the hype around 2011 Bourbou County:)

The booze is there, but not over the top like 2009 was... 2011 will be EPIC in 3 to 4 years from now!

I did enjoy the 09 fresh. The two flavors I got were buttered toast in the beginning and as it warmed up the last few sips I would get hostess fruit/cherry pie.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I did enjoy the 09 fresh. The two flavors I got were buttered toast in the beginning and as it warmed up the last few sips I would get hostess fruit/cherry pie.

09 just came across boozy to me. At least fresh to me.... Now it's friggin awesome!!!!

[Jbailey]

The 09 was boozy but I think that's one reason it's really turning out great now! It's fun trying out the same beer as time goes on to see certain one progress.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The 09 was boozy but I think that's one reason it's really turning out great now! It's fun trying out the same beer as time goes on to see certain one progress.

My friend is the reason I've been able to try 09 bourbon county:r I didn't go deep enough....

[newcigarz]

couldn't wait, sooooo good!!!!

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[Mattso3000]

Ohhh the Hopslam looks good.

Fulton Sweet Child of Vine, Rogue Dead Guy, Surly Abrasive.

[icehog3]

Hacker-Pschorr Original Oktoberfest.

[Jbailey]

New Holland Night Tripper.

Thanks Tom.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Last night:
Hopslam
2011 GI Bourbon County Stout
2011 CW Bourbon Barrel Stout

[mmblz]

Never had a sour before.

Tried Monk's Cafe Sour Ale yesterday, thought it was barely drinkable.

Should I not bother with any other sours?

[Jbailey]

2011 CW Bourbon Barrel Stout.

[cort]

Lagunitas Maximus
Drake's IPA

[mmblz]

Hoptimus Prime

[Savor the Stick]

Been trying out the "Red Stripe" not bad...I think it would be better if it was 100+ out.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Goose Island Night Stalker, bottled on 3/16/10. Too hoppy for me when it was fresh, now it's drinking like a stout should.
2011 KBS, amazing as always

[Jbailey]

2011 Bomber of Rogue Chocolate Stout.

Thanks Wee

[dwoodward]

Goose Island Night Stalker, bottled on 3/16/10. Too hoppy for me when it was fresh, now it's drinking like a stout should.
2011 KBS, amazing as always

Is it okay to keep a stout that long after bottling?

[icehog3]

Is it okay to keep a stout that long after bottling?

Many stouts are good with a few years of age.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Is it okay to keep a stout that long after bottling?

Yeah for sure. Classic example of "long term" aging for stouts is Bells Expy.. Late 90's bottles are drinking great right now.

[cobra03]

Yeah for sure. Classic example of "long term" aging for stouts is Bells Expy.. Late 90's bottles are drinking great right now.

I cant imagine holding onto a beer for that long. I have a few that im trying to age but i have to litterally hide them in the fridge so i dont see them.

[Skywalker]

Pipeline Porter from Kona Brewing Company:dr

[Mattso3000]

Surly Abrasive

[Islayphile]

Paulaner Salvator

[landhoney]

Never had a sour before.

Tried Monk's Cafe Sour Ale yesterday, thought it was barely drinkable.

Should I not bother with any other sours?

Well, I believe they are an acquired taste for most. I reacted similarly to my first sour, but then began to appreciate and crave them.

That said, Monk's is a good example of that style IMO, but certainly not the best. I think Rodenbach Grand Cru (not the regular Rodenbach) is a better example of the style.

There are also a lot of other sour/wild styles out there, some very sour and some barely sour at all.

[Wanger]

Dave, 2011 is the best Vintage I've ever had fresh... Believe the hype around 2011 Bourbou County:)

The booze is there, but not over the top like 2009 was... 2011 will be EPIC in 3 to 4 years from now!

Bastiges! Haven't been able to get my hands on any here yet. :(

I cant imagine holding onto a beer for that long. I have a few that im trying to age but i have to litterally hide them in the fridge so i dont see them.

We've got a few of certain things hidden so that we don't drink them. 2011 KBS, a bunch of GI Big John, some of this years Trader Joe's seasonal, and a few others.

And from last night (maybe this actually fits in the great pair thread, :p):

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[J.Rawls]

Westvleteren 12 that my husbands best friend brought back from Germany.

Jester King Black Metal- Imperial stout from one of the hottest new breweries in Austin.

Rahr Winter Warmer Bourbon Barrel Aged- Bourbon barrel aged ale from the best brewery in Texas.

Rochefort Trappistes 10- everytime I go to Whole Foods I cant help but pick this up.

Rahr Iron Thistle- scottich ale

Real Ale Coffee Porter- Great coffee infused beer from a great brewery in Texas.

[jdp]

Shared the 2008 Stone 12th Anny with a buddy a couple weeks ago. Still holding up well, but drink them soon as I see this beer falling off soon.

I have like 5 bottles left from a case I bought in 2008 and I have to agree.

[MNSmoker]

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[Mattso3000]

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Nice. Less than 12 hours till I get to crack another one of those open. Just have to work first.

[awsmith4]

Tonight I am having a Rochefort 10

[Reaver2145]

Dose Bud light count as beer or semi chilled gnats piss.

Or a better note ive been drinking a lot of Robinson's Old Tom ale and unicorn both are stella ales and another one that is good for this time of the year is Teakersons Old Peculier.

Ive also developed a taste for Legend of the white horse recently a damn good ale.

[pnoon]

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[GolfNut]

Ruthless Rye from Sierra Nevada......GREAT STUFF!! So happy we finally got something other than the Pale Ale up here. Don't get me wrong, I still love the PA, but it's nice to have something different from them finally.

Other favorite was their Tumbler Ale, but only had 1 12 pack in stock and never replenished. :(

[pnoon]

Ruthless Rye from Sierra Nevada......GREAT STUFF!! So happy we finally got something other than the Pale Ale up here. Don't get me wrong, I still love the PA, but it's nice to have something different from them finally.

Other favorite was their Tumbler Ale, but only had 1 12 pack in stock and never replenished. :(

Ruthless Rye is one of the better SA offerings, IMO. That and the Torpedo.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I can't wait for Torpedo in tall boy cans.

[Jbailey]

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A bottle from the last release. It's starting to get good!!

[newcigarz]

at a small group tasting last night

Old Chimneys Good King Henry Special Reserve
Williamsburg AleWerks Washingtons Porter
7venth Sun Midnight Moonlight
7venth Sun FYA
Alpine Beer Company Melonhead
Green Flash Palate Wrecker
Half Acre The Chairman
Hales Barrel Aged Wee Heavy