What beers are you enjoying II?

[TJtorpedo]

Drinking a Heay Seas Below Decks from 2009. I still have some from '07 and '08 that's beginning to oxidize just a little bit, but the '09 is sublime right now.

[kaisersozei]

Full Nelson Pale Ale from Blue Mountain Brewery, good stuff!

[Jbailey]

Ale Asylum Ballistic
Three Floyds Zombie Dust
Shorts Controversial Ale

[mmblz]

New at a local store - which should I try?

Goose Island - Matilda, Sofie, Pere Jacques
Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

On the goose island front - I don't think I like really traditional belgians - dubbels, trippels, etc. Nothing too fruity or weird. Did not like Three Philosophers, La Fin du Monde, Golden Monkey .... I do like some sort of "part" belgians - Clown Shoes Muffin Top, Le Freak, Allagash Black...

[Jbailey]

If you like Allagash Black I would say try the GI Belgians. Their not to fruity or in your face fruit at all.

[stearns]

Full Nelson Pale Ale from Blue Mountain Brewery, good stuff!

nice! you should come to the rocktown beer festival in harrisonburg, i believe blue mountain is the head sponsor!

[BlkDrew]

Abita Turbodog.... then on to Sierra Nevada Ruthless RYE

[cobra03]

Good Selection last night. Hopfenstark Belgin IPA (awesome), St. Berardus 12, Sixpoint Spice of Life Nugget IPA (so so), DFH Sah' Tea, Evil Twin Freudian Slip Barleywine.

[Salvelinus]

Hill farmstead Everett.

[mmblz]

Le Freak (22)
FW Double Jack (22)
DFH 90 (12)




zzzzzzzzzzz...........

[Jbailey]

Enjoying Ale Asylum Bedlam while its out.

[kaisersozei]

Doing a vertical tasting of Hopslam 2011, 2012 and two clone homebrews (2011, 2012)

[mmblz]

Sebago Local Harvest Ale, very tasty

This again (yum) and DFH April Hop

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2012 Lost Abbey Serpents Stout. Paired well with a spicy Psd4.
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[awsmith4]

A bunch today (what I remember)

Mikey202's Imperial Brown and Porter - both were great but I really,really enjoyed the Imperial Brown
New Belgian Coca Mole - thanks Joey!
Terrapin Hopzilla
Bruery Four Calling Birds
Albert's 30th Birthday Imperial Stout
Some shitty beer Joey brought
Some Clown Shoes beer Joey brought that was good

And now I am having....coffee

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Goose Island Nut Brown. Love this beer
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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Anyone know if Goose Island Oatmeal stout is coming back as well? I loved that beer
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[icehog3]

Yesterday:

Founders Imperial Stout (Thanks Christos!)
Central Waters Peruvian Morning (Thanks Dave!)
Hacker-Pschorr Weisse

[W.B.]

Lagunitas Olde Gnarleywine.

[Jbailey]

oskar blues ten fidy
09 Goose island bourbon county
Lake louie warped speed

[Salvelinus]

Harpoon IPA. Not great, but It'll do.

[Steve]

Funny Brendan, I'm drinking Torpedo IPA at the moment. Good, but not great :)

[Salvelinus]

The Harpoon is one of those "I grew up with it" beers for me. Trout River's Rainbow Red is another. I'd never tell anyone they're the best beers out there, but I definitely don't mind drinking them.

[Sauer Grapes]

I had a Red Poppy Ale this weekend. It was fantastic.

So, I need recommendations for other sour ales that aren't $17 for a bottle.

[Gooner]

Enjoying a nice Rochefort 8 ever so slightly chilled...Damn I forget how good this brew tasted...Yum.

[Skywalker]

Sierra Nevada Old Chico

[emopunker2004]

DFH Midas Touch :dr :dr

[Taki]

Ovila Quad!! Amazing Beer!!! :dr:dr:dr

10.4 ABV but incredibly smooth the whole way through!!!! :dr

[newcigarz]

SN Hoptimum

http://www.fototime.com/509DFA6C2B75E71/standard.jpg



Marin San Quentin Breakout Stout

http://www.fototime.com/376A3B4744959E6/standard.jpg

[Wanger]

Had a Founders Centennial IPA last night that I quite enjoyed with a Canimao perfecto.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I had a Red Poppy Ale this weekend. It was fantastic.

So, I need recommendations for other sour ales that aren't $17 for a bottle.

Try New Belgium La Folie. It has some similar flavors and is around 10 bones a bottle.
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[Hem]

Just picked this up for the weekend :)

http://www.cameronstokes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cigar-city-brewing-guava-grove-close.jpg

[hornitosmonster]

Deviant Dale's IPA. Very tasty and a pleasant surprise (didn't care for Gubna IPA)

[Salvelinus]

Following a Double Wide with a Zombie Dust

[yourchoice]

Nugget Nectar. Great as always!

[Boz]

Had a few Sam Adams Summer Ale's this evening. I think this is my favorite of the Sam Adams seasonals.

[Zeuceone]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/IMG_20120413_000416.jpg

:banger

[Hem]

Following a Double Wide with a Zombie Dust

How's that Zombie Dust? We don't get any 3 Floyd's over here in FL :(

[landhoney]

How's that Zombie Dust? We don't get any 3 Floyd's over here in FL :(

Also in FL, but I've had it a couple times, it's delicious......and that makes me sad because its not available down here.

[kaisersozei]

Wanted to mention: had an Ommegang Art of Darkness the other night. Very good Belgian Dark, fruity & tart but also nice roasted & sweet caramel notes. Interesting and was on special at $5 for an 8oz pour, thought that was a pretty good deal.

[mmblz]

Gerard, have you had Allagash Black ?


Have you all seen "Beer Wars" ? Pretty interesting. It's on Netflix streaming...

[kaisersozei]

I have not, but looks interesting. I've enjoyed a couple Allagash offerings (White, Tripel, & Four), will be on the lookout

[Gooner]

St Bernardus Tripel - Damn yummy! :dr

I'm a Tripel whore!

[cobra03]

Saranac High Peaks Chocolate Orange :td
Southern Tier Hopsun :tu
Bear Republic Racer 5 :tu

[Hem]

Also in FL, but I've had it a couple times, it's delicious......and that makes me sad because its not available down here.

I've seriously been thinking about trying to get a beer trade going around here. I have easy access to Cigar City (actually stopped by the brewery yesterday on my way home to grab a few 750's) and it seems to be wanted by those who can't get it..maybe I can get a trade for some 3 floyd's.

[mmblz]

sorry:
Some (not all) items we do not allow in PIF's, MAW's, WTS/WTB/WTT are

Guns and or weapons
Alcohol
Drugs
(you get the idea right?)

[landhoney]

PM's man, PM's :tu

But really it's not a big deal to start trading on beeradvocate or ratebeer if you're really interested in trading. Your first couple trades will just require you sending your end first (since you are not verified yet). Brewery releases, or even limited releases, from Cigar City are actively traded for. :tu

[BeerAdvocate]

I trade beer a few times a month via BeerAdvocate.com and "other" forums.
Its a great way to try beers that you dont have access to.

[mmblz]

I had Sorachi Ace last night.
Very good, though not so superb I would necessarily pay $15 again...

[awsmith4]

I had Sorachi Ace last night.
Very good, though not so superb I would necessarily pay $15 again...

I felt the exact same way, I loved the beer but there are others I would choose at that price

Tonight I'm having Duck Rabbit Rabid Duck

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Green Flash Palate Wrecker
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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Drie Font Kriek. 2011 vintage. Stellar beer
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[BeerAdvocate]

Green Flash Palate Wrecker - it doesnt get much more hoppier than this; I feel like I am chewing hops!

[cobra03]

Flying Bison Buffalo IPA. Good stuff

[hammondc]

Southern Tier Unearthly.....Damn good stuff..

[Mattso3000]

Smithwick's

[kaisersozei]

A Rosemary Saison homebrew :tu

[cobra03]

Southern Tier Unearthly.....Damn good stuff..

Some of my favorite stuff by Southern Tier right up there with Gemini

[stearns]

it's a good time to be in hburg :tu

http://downtownhburg.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/beer-week-is-near/

I'm sure i'll be enjoying my fair share of beer this week

[pnoon]

High Water Brewing Hop Riot IPA
Mission Brewery IPA
Double Take IPA

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i209/pnoon/Foodie/IMG_0280.jpg

[Jbailey]

2012 three floyds behemoth
2010 founders nemesis
st bernardus abt 12
2012 central waters bourbon barrel barleywine

[pnoon]

I feel so ghetto.

[Jbailey]

Was Game of Thrones night at a friends house so I brought a few over. :D

Wish you were here Peter.

[pnoon]

Was Game of Thrones night at a friends house so I brought a few over. :D

Wish you were here Peter.

You and me both, Brother.

[never_enough]

Picked up a 6 pack of Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. Will probably be one of my "everyday" beers. Will make sure to always keep a few in the fridge.

[stearns]

Picked up a 6 pack of Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. Will probably be one of my "everyday" beers. Will make sure to always keep a few in the fridge.

the one by bluegrass brewing co? if so, i love that beer, just too pricey for an every dayer for me

[mmblz]

Peak Local Series VT - really nice surprise. Had not heard anything about it but figured I would give it a try. Very good. Wonder how different the other states actually are...

[cobra03]

the one by bluegrass brewing co? if so, i love that beer, just too pricey for an every dayer for me

That is good stuff. I was disappointed. Last time i was in Richmond Capital Ale house had it on the menu but ran out.

[mmblz]

Peak Local Series VT - really nice surprise. Had not heard anything about it but figured I would give it a try. Very good. Wonder how different the other states actually are...

http://vimeo.com/31849556

[Gooner]

St Bernardus ABT 12

[BeerAdvocate]

St Bernardus ABT 12

:tu My all time Favorite beer!!!!! :tu

[JCole311]

Cigar City Cubano Espresso Brown Ale

[Salvelinus]

Peak Local Series VT - really nice surprise. Had not heard anything about it but figured I would give it a try. Very good. Wonder how different the other states actually are...

I like the Peak Hop Noir a lot too if you haven't tried that one.

[cobra03]

Troegs Mad Elf

[icehog3]

Central Waters Mud Puppy Porter.

[landhoney]

I may have asked this, did anyone in Cali pick up any of this years Beatification? :confused:

[stearns]

Legend brown, brewhaha (malt liquor colab with my local bar and devils backbone), and finishing the afternoon with a delicious founders kbs

[Jbailey]

Really digging Sixpoint brewery. Recently got them in are area.

Currently enjoying a Sweet Action.

[Jbailey]

Sixpoint Resin

[smitty81]

I had a ranger IPA today...........that was good.

[mmblz]

Really digging Sixpoint brewery. Recently got them in are area.

Currently enjoying a Sweet Action.

I've had 3 or 4 - all pretty good - Bengali Tiger is my favorite...

[Bleez]

Red Brick Hoplanta

"Hoppier than a bullfrog with a stubbed toe"

Not as good as Terrapin Hopsecutioner. Athens-1 - Atlanta-0

[Jbailey]

I've had 3 or 4 - all pretty good - Bengali Tiger is my favorite...

Opening a Righteous Ale now. I will look into the Bengali Tiger.

[cobra03]

Really digging Sixpoint brewery. Recently got them in are area.

Currently enjoying a Sweet Action.

I started getting into their beers last year. They make some great stuff. Righteous Ale is one of my favs. Its a fantastic rye ipa.

[newcigarz]

Firestone Walker Sucaba

http://www.fototime.com/2B2BF7BC1391E0F/orig.jpg

[newcigarz]

Imperial Stout Trooper

http://www.fototime.com/DFC3CD1763CE912/orig.jpg

[Hem]

How is that Stout Trooper? Looks really tasty

[newcigarz]

How is that Stout Trooper? Looks really tasty

It was very tasty

[awsmith4]

Red Brick Hoplanta

"Hoppier than a bullfrog with a stubbed toe"

Not as good as Terrapin Hopsecutioner. Athens-1 - Atlanta-0

Please, oh please don't make Red Brick your benchmark of Atlanta beers. I have tried all of their offerings and maybe one or two have been worth a second try. I feel the same about most Jailhouse beers. However I do consider Sweetwater's IPA better (to my palate) than Hopsecutioner but Terrapin's Hopzilla is the best DIPA made in the state. If you haven't tried any of the offerings from Wild Heaven, the Ode To Mercy is a fantastic Brown ale and be on the lookout for Kennesaw's newest brewery Burnt Hickory Brewing. I should note that Terrapin is my favorite GA brewery, Wake N Bake is in my top 10 favorite beers.

[Frodo]

Innis & Gunn Stout (Irish Whisky matured). Really nice...

[newcigarz]

Wake N Bake is in my top 10 favorite beers.

true 'dat :D

[hammondc]

Deviant Dale's

[mmblz]

Moylander :D

[Jbailey]

Mikkeller Koppi Tomahawk x Guji Natural Coffee IPA

[Hem]

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/Whemberg/ccguava-1.jpg

[Skywalker]

It was very tasty

:dr

[cobra03]

Southern Tier 422 pale wheat ale.

[stearns]

Sam smith oatmeal stout, excellent morning beer

[Jbailey]

Goose Island Night Stalker on tap.

[Jbailey]

Bells Hop Slam is going well with this bowl of Chicken Enchilada soup. :tu

[Jbailey]

I've had 3 or 4 - all pretty good - Bengali Tiger is my favorite...

Finally tried this beer. It's a good IPA but still not my cup of tea.

[Mattso3000]

Lake Superior Oatmeal Stout. Maybe it's just cause it's the first beer I've had in a few days but this stuff tastes damn good.

[cricky101]

Summit EPA and my last Founder's KBS from last year.

[mmblz]

Vanilla bourbon county 2010 thanks to Tom. Should make the kids more bearable on the flight home

[icehog3]

Vanilla bourbon county 2010 thanks to Tom. Should make the kids more bearable on the flight home

:D :lr

Enjoy, Julian!

[VirtualSmitty]

Stone IPA

[Islayphile]

Southern Tier Porter

[landhoney]

Vanilla bourbon county 2010 thanks to Tom. Should make the kids more bearable on the flight home

Excellent beer, and very rare, no longer made. :td

[Stick]

Last night I had Rabid Rabbit, Great Divide 18th Anniversary, Lou Pepe Kriek 2009, and Mikkeller Texas Ranger Speyside Barrel aged Chipotle Porter.

[altbiers]

So I was photographing a wedding this past weekend with some fellow home brewers and the topic of my odd sometimes aweful beers came up. The main one was a Skittlebrau I had made years ago for a Herf in Ohio. (mainly how aweful it was) but it struck some coords and I figured I would try and find those old friends from the time. Old web pages were gone, many better brews have been made since then, many cigars burned, and I had an email from many years ago with a hint of where to find you guys.

So, Icehog, still craving skittlebrau or did we get it out of your system? :)

[mmblz]

Excellent beer, and very rare, no longer made. :td

very good!
i did manage to drink the regular Bourbon County too - it was awesome to have a chance to try either of these at all, and even better to try them side by side. I think in general, 12 oz instead of 34 would be enough at one sitting though ;)

Another beer I tried while in Chicago was Uinta Labyrinth. Pretty good too but the GI was better!

[SteelCityBoy]

I picked up a bottle of "Big Black Voodoo Daddy Stoudt" at a local spot. Drank it on Sunday and really enjoyed it. I am really digging imperial stoudts right now. Delicious! :tu

[icehog3]

So, Icehog, still craving skittlebrau or did we get it out of your system? :)

No, George, you completely cured me of that craving. :r

Good to "see" you! :)

[pnoon]

So I was photographing a wedding this past weekend with some fellow home brewers and the topic of my odd sometimes aweful beers came up. The main one was a Skittlebrau I had made years ago for a Herf in Ohio. (mainly how aweful it was) but it struck some coords and I figured I would try and find those old friends from the time. Old web pages were gone, many better brews have been made since then, many cigars burned, and I had an email from many years ago with a hint of where to find you guys.

So, Icehog, still craving skittlebrau or did we get it out of your system? :)

Hey there, George. :D

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i209/pnoon/Photoshop%20Fun%20Private/altbier.jpg

[altbiers]

Hey there, George. :D

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i209/pnoon/Photoshop%20Fun%20Private/altbier.jpg

Oh my. I do love cleavage, just not on myself. Saving this for a future avatar. thanks pnoon....

[kaisersozei]

Goose Island has begun distributing to Virginia, and last night was "steal the glass" night at Capital Ale House

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/9b7f7476.jpg

Met icantbejon for a few beers, they had 3 on tap: Honkers, IPA, and Matilda--I think I liked Matilda the best.

[BeerAdvocate]

Matilda is awsome. I do like 312 for a wheat beer. I really like that glass!!!!
Bourbon County Stout & Matilda are my 2 favorite GI brews.

[Wanger]

Goose Island has begun distributing to Virginia, and last night was "steal the glass" night at Capital Ale House


Met icantbejon for a few beers, they had 3 on tap: Honkers, IPA, and Matilda--I think I liked Matilda the best.

312 is a great warm weather beer for me. :)

How's Fergie doing? Haven't noticed him online for a while?

[newcigarz]

Tequesta Double IPA

[altbiers]

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9TC35DtO5sY/T5iDbk-BIsI/AAAAAAAABDw/GaD5gfIuI5Y/s640/IMG-20120425-00543.jpg

New Holland Night Tripper
New Belgian Abbey
some cheap brown ale.

[newcigarz]

Founders Centennial

http://www.fototime.com/77468E7FFC5A886/large.jpg

[newcigarz]

Great Divide Wood Aged DIPA

http://www.fototime.com/7580901E10337AF/large.jpg

[Jbailey]

Hanging out at the Three Floyds brew pub for some pre DLD action.

So far.
Live a Rich Life
Mutiny and the Mollusk
Hells Black Intelligencer

[icehog3]

Have a blast, Dave! :al :wo

[boom]

New Belgium Shift

[Jbailey]

Have a blast, Dave! :al :wo

Also had a Mushy P. while there.

Grabbed a few bombers and headed to the hotel.

Enjoying a Six Point Righteous Ale in the room. Got a smoking room and might have a cigar. :D

[awsmith4]

Have a blast, Dave! :al :wo

:tpd: I am jealous, have a great time :tu

[Jbailey]

Wish you and Tom were here Albert!

[awsmith4]

Wish you and Tom were here Albert!

I think I can speak for Tom when I say I wish we were too!

Oh and since I am posting I am drinking a Great Divide 18th Anniversary Wood Aged DIPA

[Jbailey]

Got a trunk full of beer and an spare bed. Come on by Albert. :D

[awsmith4]

Got a trunk full of beer and an spare bed. Come on by Albert. :D

That is an offer worth considering!

[Jbailey]

New Glarus IIPA and a small bag of Potato Skins from the vending machine.

All I can think of is this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw772km7PQ

[awsmith4]

New Glarus IIPA and a small bag of Potato Skins from the vending machine.

All I can think of is this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw772km7PQ

:r:r:r

[cobra03]

I was in Canada last night and got to try some Rickards Red and Nickel Brook Headstock IPA. Both of which i enjoyed alot.

[newcigarz]

Oh and since I am posting I am drinking a Great Divide 18th Anniversary Wood Aged DIPA

What did you think? See my post above, I felt like it drank more like a Barleywine than dipa.

[awsmith4]

What did you think? See my post above, I felt like it drank more like a Barleywine than dipa.

I agree, It was a good beer but it took me a minute to get into it because I was expecting a crisp DIPA

[Hem]

Last night:

https://untappd.s3.amazonaws.com/photo/2012_03_11/495ab9370d087fc780c02e3fa9eaf026_640x640.jpg

[icehog3]

New Glarus IIPA and a small bag of Potato Skins from the vending machine.

All I can think of is this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw772km7PQ

MMMMM.....Miller High Life. Now there's some beer.



;) :r

[Ciro]

Picked up a 6 pack of Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. Will probably be one of my "everyday" beers. Will make sure to always keep a few in the fridge.

I had this beer when I drove out to Kentucky for a weekend Herf and loved it. Unfortunately Jersey is a Non-Alcoholic delivery state so I cannot get The Party Source to ship it out to me. On a good note Theo is heading up to Cigarfest and bringing me up a few four packs. :noon I love my BOTL! :banger

[Ciro]

I love thick stouts and Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout is one of my favorites. I always have a few bottles on hand since it's a seasonal beer and I don't get to NY as often as I would like. Always goes great with a maduro.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c157/CirosD650/10_image_black-chocolate-stout_large.png

[cricky101]

Working through a bomber of great divide yeti from last year.

[mmblz]

SN Hoptimum... I love hoppy / bitter beers but this was just sort of the wrong kind of bitter for me.....

[boom]

Lagunitas Red and SN Bigfoot

[W.B.]

CBS and some 11 Dark Lord. Tasty stuff!

[Jbailey]

Going to take some time to figure out what I had at DLD.

All good beers!

[altbiers]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-flANZhXtwVU/T52tObBfGWI/AAAAAAAABEQ/2MnEOKHjork/s640/IMG-20120429-00545.jpg

Weyerbacher Tiny. an amazing imperial stout to drink while homebrewing.

[Hooligan]

Brekenridge-vanilla porter

[Scootergptx]

Always like to have a variety in the fridge. Always like to have a surprise or two when guests come over. Shiner Bock is the standard most of the time. Sometimes you just never know what I'll have.

[OLS]

Enjoyed a Soparo.

So much you can't SPELL IT?? Or were you NOT going for Sapporo??
BTW, that's good stuff.

Personally, I would like to fully reveal myself as a poseur by stating that JUST yesterday, and despite
my love of stout, I have decided that Delerium Tremens is my favorite beer. It's got all the lip-smacking
sweetness and tang of a good mountain dew and the carbonation of a beer. I know it has all the makings
of a disaster, I will fall out of love right after stocking up, but DAMN THAT'S SOME GOOD $HI+.

[Blak Smyth]

Personally, I would like to fully reveal myself as a poseur by stating that JUST yesterday, and despite
my love of stout, I have decided that Delerium Tremens is my favorite beer. It's got all the lip-smacking
sweetness and tang of a good mountain dew and the carbonation of a beer. I know it has all the makings
of a disaster, I will fall out of love right after stocking up, but DAMN THAT'S SOME GOOD $HI+.

I didn't know it was a poseur beer, haha I love the stuff!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-flANZhXtwVU/T52tObBfGWI/AAAAAAAABEQ/2MnEOKHjork/s640/IMG-20120429-00545.jpg

Weyerbacher Tiny. an amazing imperial stout to drink while homebrewing.

That is pretty good stuff. A few friends and I got to try some last year before it was released.

[cobra03]

Last night was a bomber of Firestone Double Jack :dr

[Gooner]

Enjoying a nice Westmalle Dubbel after work...Yum.

[stearns]

Flying dog huckleberry cream ale, much more crisp than I expected, leaves me wanting a little more malt

[awsmith4]

Stone Imperial Russian Stout 2012

[Bleez]

Please, oh please don't make Red Brick your benchmark of Atlanta beers. I have tried all of their offerings and maybe one or two have been worth a second try. I feel the same about most Jailhouse beers. However I do consider Sweetwater's IPA better (to my palate) than Hopsecutioner but Terrapin's Hopzilla is the best DIPA made in the state. If you haven't tried any of the offerings from Wild Heaven, the Ode To Mercy is a fantastic Brown ale and be on the lookout for Kennesaw's newest brewery Burnt Hickory Brewing. I should note that Terrapin is my favorite GA brewery, Wake N Bake is in my top 10 favorite beers.

Just found this post. I love SweetWater, Happy Ending is a very good beer.

If you like Malts Terrapins 10th Anniversary beer is said to be the best they've ever produced (according to the liquor store crews opinions). I didn't like it but I don't like sweet, fruity/spiced beers.

I've still got a few bottles of Jailhouse to try...wild heaven is now on the queue.

[icehog3]

Founders KBS
Founders Imperial Stout

[Shadow]

Founders Double Trouble and Centennial IPA.

[Wanger]

Had a Porterhouse Oyster Stout last night. It was quite interesting. Had a hint of sweetness to it and was rather light for a stout. I actually liked it quite a bit :)

[rizzle]

Somebody tell me about saisons. Being as it is getting hot out now, they "sound" like something that might be in my wheelhouse. I picked up a Ommegang Hennepin the other day to drink this weekend. Others to try?

[landhoney]

Somebody tell me about saisons. Being as it is getting hot out now, they "sound" like something that might be in my wheelhouse. I picked up a Ommegang Hennepin the other day to drink this weekend. Others to try?

Saison Dupont (Dupont makes several, all good to great)
The Bruery makes a couple saisons (Saison de Lente)
Cigar City makes a couple (Guava Grove, Table Saison, Florida Cracker (wit ale, but close))

Here's a list: (many don't get distributed to FL though)

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/129

[kaisersozei]

"HOP NIGHT" last night at Capital Ale, enjoyed the following drafts:

Clown Shoes Supa Hero
Oskar Blues Deviant Dale's
DFH Burton Baton (one of my favorites from this brewery)
Nugget Nectar

[rizzle]

Saison Dupont (Dupont makes several, all good to great)
The Bruery makes a couple saisons (Saison de Lente)
Cigar City makes a couple (Guava Grove, Table Saison, Florida Cracker (wit ale, but close))

Here's a list: (many don't get distributed to FL though)

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/129

Preciate it, Seth. :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Somebody tell me about saisons. Being as it is getting hot out now, they "sound" like something that might be in my wheelhouse. I picked up a Ommegang Hennepin the other day to drink this weekend. Others to try?

Some of my favorite Saison/Farmhouse Style Ales:

Goose Island Sofie, if you get some aged bottles the brett really shines
Boulevard Saison-Brett
Boulevard Tank 7
Jolly P Bam Biere and Weizen
Dupont, classic saison

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/5195137B939303C/large.jpg

[cobra03]

Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA :dr

[Blak Smyth]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/6e61ca25.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/c300ba77.jpg
Really enjoyed both of these today.

[stearns]

Sam adams black lager and an hdm epi 1

[cobra03]

Grain Belt Nordest that i got from a friend in Minnesota. Not bad stuff, good for the bbq we had today.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2010-2012 kbs

[Jbailey]

2010-2012 kbs

Nice. Did the same 3 year in the line at Dark Lord in the morning.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Nice. Did the same 3 year in the line at Dark Lord in the morning.

2010 lost a bit too much barrel character for me, which is a big part in why I love KBS. 2011 and 2012 were great as always though. I think I still have another 2010 left.

[Jbailey]

I felt the coffee and chocolate were pretty in your face on the 2010.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I felt the coffee and chocolate were pretty in your face on the 2010.

2011 had the best balance for me. Yeah the 2010 had a ton of chocolate, but it seemed it lost too much of its bourbon/barrel goodness I like

[Jbailey]

I still holding onto to some 2010. The last year it was made by the head brewer Sam before he left. There is something that the beer has that the last couple years are missing.

I do think the 2011 is pretty great and the 2012 is decent. Not that the 2012 is young it seems like it's missing a few pieces of a puzzle.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

You're right about 2012. It's different than the last couple years. Maybe it's the coffee or something. I didn't really like the last release of regular Breakfast Stout as much as previous years as well..

[Jbailey]

Gotta get a few hours of sleep. Getting up real early to stand in line for tickets for The Great Taste.

I should report in the wee hours of the morning with some beers. :tu


Oh, and it's Craft Beer Week in Madison and will be getting some Founders Better Half on tap tomorrow.

[Jbailey]

Mmmm. Morning KBS.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Good breakfast beer:D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Monk's Cafe Flemish Sour Red

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2010 Goose Island Madame Rose

[Wanger]

Last night had a Vertical Epic and a Bell's Hopslam. :)

[elderboy02]

I killed some Leinenkugel Summer Shandy over the weekend :dr

[Islayphile]

Had a Sam Adams Wee Heavy this weekend....tasty

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2010 Oak Aged Yeti. Rich chocolate and espresso bomb.

[yourchoice]

Stone RIS

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Stone RIS

The new batch? I had the chance to try an 06 around Christmas with some friends, it was stellar.

[Whipper Snapper]

Had some tasty boulevard Irish Ales these past few days.

[Blak Smyth]

I really like the Lancaster Brewery Milk Stoudt, picked up a 6r this weekend.
Had some for breakfast on Saturday to start off Cigarfest.
I have a nice LBC growler I gotta get filled.
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTBoZZUOm3Nu7Hg-Ud2rZXk47JtbY5LPw1-eu4KECQIFT0_qcee
http://padutchgolfpackages.yolasite.com/resources/front-of-lancaster-brewing.jpg?timestamp=1295726078597

[stearns]

Just finished a lagunitas imperial red, and poured a big dark glass of yeti (my first time)

[stearns]

Yeti was good, but could have been amazing with about 10-15 less ibu's in my opinion

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

2011 kbs

[RWhisenand]

Stone IPA, and Lagunitas Little 'Sumpin hear of late.

[awsmith4]

Wild Heaven Ode to Mercy

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yeti was good, but could have been amazing with about 10-15 less ibu's in my opinion

2-3 years of age is great on Yeti, I'd imagine you would really like it because the bitterness does fall off quite a bit with time.

[Hem]

Had one of these with my father in-law along with a nice cohiba cc.

http://legalbeer.com/images/lagunitas%20cappuccino%20stout.jpg

[kaisersozei]

Had my first ever KBS (2012 version) last night. Freakin' awesome

[Wanger]

Had my first ever KBS (2012 version) last night. Freakin' awesome

Didn't get any KBS this year, as evidently people were literally following teh truck around the Twin Cities and buying them all up immediately. :gary

[stearns]

Had one of this years kbs a couple weeks ago, my first as well, and i'd be willing to follow around a truck to get some more :tu

[pnoon]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i209/pnoon/Upload%20Here/9bb4531a.jpg

[stearns]

^niicee. after this kbs talk i went to a local bar here in MA with a good selection and asked if they had any left tucked away, the bartender basically rediculed me for thinking they would have it (i know of bars that still have it in VA). while offputting, i was still happy with a nice founders breakfast stout

[Jbailey]

Craft beer week has treated me well.
Founders night at Glass Nickel had:
breakfast stout
Better half
Kbs
Old curmudgeon

Then near home it an Ale Asylum event and had some triple nova which I guess they're not going to bottle this year.

[Hem]

wish we had founders down here..hopefully I'll find some in FL one day

[yourchoice]

The new batch? I had the chance to try an 06 around Christmas with some friends, it was stellar.

Yes, the new batch. I enjoyed it! I've attempted aging a few beers...usually with little success as eventually my desire to drink it overcomes my patience. :) I did let one of my two bottles of last year's KBS cellar for a year and just had it recently. Maybe it's my palette, or a year wasn't enough but I didn't pick up a discernable difference.

[BeerAdvocate]

Firestone Union Jack IPA - I think this is my favorite IPA!

[kaisersozei]

Ballast Point Sculpin IPA
DFH 120

Both on tap tonight. :tu The 120 was a 10oz pour, that sh*t kicked my ass on an empty stomach

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Lagunitas IPA:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Think I'll crack a new '12 Stone IRS to see how this years release is..

[SvilleKid]

Oak Barrel Stout by Old Dominion Brewery, Dover, Delaware

[PCR]

Skullers IPA from Skagit Brewery (Mt. Vernon, WA).

[Blak Smyth]

Enjoyed a lovely glass of Milk Stoudt again last night.

[stearns]

HaandBryggeriet coffee porter. Possibly my first beer from norway, a bit mild for a porter but I'm enjoying it.

[stearns]

Long trail coffee porter. Mmmmmm

[cricky101]

SN Torpedo and Noble Pils

[boom]

Bridgeport Hop Czar

[Jbailey]

Surly CynicAle

[RCS44]

Pretty much anything Goose Island makes

[Stick]

Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA, Maui Coconut Porter.
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[cobra03]

Sat night i went to Brewology at the Buffalo Science Museum. It was pretty sweet. Alot of beers to taste and seminars on home brewing. Last night we did a side by side tasting of Southern Tiers Backburner Barleywine and their Barrel aged Backburner Barleywine. Its amazing what a few months in a bourbon barrel will do to the flavor. The carmel and vanilla made for a fantastic beer. :dr Wish they bottled it.

[Shadow]

On Saturday my wife and I went to Stoudts Brewery in PA for their spring Microfest. 17 breweries were there and we spent four hours sampling all the brews.

If you get a chance to attend one of these(they do three each year) it's a blast. $35 for four hours with food and a band. Also you can smoke cigars there also.

[Salvelinus]

Had a Pretty Things Jack d'Or this weekend. Good stuff!

[pnoon]

Goose Island Matilda (Belgian Style Pale Ale 7.0%)
Ballast Point Ingrid's 1 in 8 (American Strong Ale 8.8%)
Grand Teton Pursuit of Hoppiness (Imperial Red 8.5%)
Oskar Blues Old Chub (Scotch Ale 8.1%)
Bootlegger Black Phoenix (Stout 6.7%)

[W.B.]

Big Sky Olde Bluehair Barleywine:)

[Powers]

Belgian Style Yeti Imperial Stout by Great Divide Brewing Co.

It's delicious :dr

[Wanger]

Here's a few that we've had over the last couple weeks. I've been very pleased with them all. And having the Rogue Voodoo Doughnut again last night solidified that I like it.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/7209232394_be5d166c8d_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7209236010_d159375817_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7209245988_5306c96528_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/7209252092_ff91926712_c.jpg

[Hem]

I keep seeing that Voodoo Doughnut and am so tempted to grab it...what does it taste like?? Picked up a little 6er of Rye Pale Ale from Terrapin last night, good stuff!

[never_enough]

Yeah, mini review of the Voodoo and the Vertical Epic please!

[yourchoice]

Think I'll crack a new '12 Stone IRS to see how this years release is..

So, what did you think?

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7209245988_5306c96528_c.jpg


This sounds really good, I am a stoudt whore right now.

[Remo]

Squatters Radio From Hell "Red as Hell Ale"...will have a few of these after work :tu

11796

11797

[pektel]

Had this last night. One of my friends has drank this religiously for over a decade. I'd never tried it. Yesterday was his 40th birthday, so I picked up a sixer of tall boys to give it a shot. It reminded me of my first taste of beer when I was a kid. It tasted like beer my dad used to drink, so in that respect, I kinda like it. :D

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pektel/oldstyle.jpg

[mmblz]

hey the picture matches the beer well ;)

[cobra03]

Had this last night. One of my friends has drank this religiously for over a decade. I'd never tried it. Yesterday was his 40th birthday, so I picked up a sixer of tall boys to give it a shot. It reminded me of my first taste of beer when I was a kid. It tasted like beer my dad used to drink, so in that respect, I kinda like it. :D

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pektel/oldstyle.jpg

Every now and again i find a beer like that. Im the same way, i like it because it brings me back to that first sip again. Kind of a sentimental thing.

[BeerAdvocate]

St Bernardus Abt 12 = Did I ever mention that this is the best beer in the world!!!

[cobra03]

Nothing crazy tonight just a few Sam Adams Cherry Wheats.

[Jbailey]

Six Point Resin
Deschutes Chainbreaker
Deschutes Red Chair

[awsmith4]

Stone Levitation
21st Amendment Back in Black
Mikkeller Black Hole Bourbon Barrel

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Six Point Resin
Deschutes Chainbreaker
Deschutes Red Chair

Everyone is talking about resin. I need to get some asap. The reviews make it sound delicious.
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[Wanger]

Yeah, mini review of the Voodoo and the Vertical Epic please!

I had the Voodoo more recently, so I'll start with that one...When you go to drink it, you get a nice inhale of the maple aroma, which seems like it shouldn't be in a beer, but it works here. The taste on the tip of the tongue that you first get is the sweetness of the maple flavor, and it finishes with the salty bacon flavor. You get a nice smooth ale flavor from this one, as well. As it warms up, the bacon does get a bit more prevalent. The maple and bacon flavors are not overpowering (IMO), but they are noticable and present, and compliment this brew very well. We have a couple more bottles stashed away, and noth the wife and I are thankful for that. :)

It's been a bit since I had the Vertical Epic, but I do remember that I enjoyed it. I don't recall the spice being very heavy in it. It was more of an undertone that supported the beer, but didn't totally carry it. To me, it wasn't a "hot" spice, but a flavor opening one. Seemed more like cinnamon or cardimum to me. If you're looking for a beer that has a spicy kick, then I'd suggest New Belgium Cocoa Mole...that has a bit more of a kick to the spice in it, and goes well with something like burritos or tacos and such.

This sounds really good, I am a stoudt whore right now.
It was quite tasty, IMO. There was a nice coffee flavor the came through with the rich stout flavor. It was fairly thick and slightly heavy, but in a good way. You get the coffee aroma as you go in for a sip. This is one that I want to try to keep in my regular rotation. It doesn't hurt that Lift Bridge is a local brewery, either. :)

[never_enough]

Thanks for the words on those beers. Sounds like they are worth trying.

The stout sounds good too. I have been loving stouts for awhile now.

[landhoney]

Heading to the 1st Annual (hopefully) Berliner Bash on the Bay in Tampa/Gulfport this weekend:

http://www.ratebeer.com/forums/berliner-bash-on-the-bay--may-19th_197855_7.htm

Tap list:

PEG’s:
Ich Bin Ein Berliner
2009 Vintage Berliner
Rainbow Jelly Donut
Full on Double Rainbow Jelly Donut All The Way Across the Sky
Bloody Berliner
Mojito Berliner

Cigar City Brewing: (they announced on facebook a 1% ABV Berliner they were debuting)
Strawberry Kiwi
Strawberry Mango Banana
Mango Chili
Raspberry
Passion Fruit
Guava Grove

7th Sun Brewery:
Midnight Moonlight
Kiwi Cherry Coconut
Keylime Sublime

7th Sun & Dunedin Brewery Collaboration:
The Sun & The Sword

Guest Brewer, Gravity Brewbar:
Boomhilde Berliner
El Polaco Berliner
Pinot Noir wine barrel oak treated Berliner
Gose
<suprise beer>
Sour Cherry Dunkel Berliner
Rye Berliner
Citra Dry Hopped Berliner
Trophy Wife

Guest Brewer, Johnathan Wakefield:
Passion Fruit Dragon Fruit
Miami Madness
Kuatos Revenge
Fly Pelican Fly
Annexation of Puerto Rico
Ain’t Yo Mommas Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Moral Imperative

I'm sure there are going to be some great beers in that list, but I know the following are excellent:

Boomhilde Berliner (Riesling/Gewurztraminer Berliner)
El Polaco Berliner (Guanabana Berliner)
Pinot Noir wine barrel oak treated Berliner
Gose
<suprise beer>

Why you ask, because I brewed them myself. :D:tu

[BFallehy]

A little beer from a local brewery, 3rd Street Ale Works, in Santa Rosa CA.
Puddle Jumper
Its a pale ale and normaly I don't like them because of all the back end hops, but this one finished real clean. It had a nice hoppy flavor but didn't stick around after the finish.

http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss294/bfallehy/Beer.jpg

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Stone IPA

[Jbailey]

Six Point Apollo

[Wanger]

The wife and I are heading here (http://www.stillwatersunriserotary.org/page/show/33600) tomorrow. :)

[Mattso3000]

The wife and I are heading here (http://www.stillwatersunriserotary.org/page/show/33600) tomorrow. :)

Sweet.:banger:banger

[Weelok]

PranQSter

[Zeuceone]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/IMG_20120519_001313.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/IMG_20120518_234616.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/zeuceone/IMG_20120519_003152.jpg

so far tonight.

[SvilleKid]

Sweaty Betty Blonde, Boulder Brewing Company, Boulder, Colorado.

Went nicely with the burritos I made for supper!

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/svillekid/ac5be6d5.jpg

[mmblz]

Had to spray weed killer on our 2.5 acre lawn today. 4 hours of driving ~1 mph. (still have to finish up tomorrow) Did enjoy a Saison Dupont, Sixpoint Apollo, Sixpoint Resin, along with a couple of cigars :D

[Jbailey]

I have been enjoying Six Point lately.

The Crisp, Apollo and Sweet Action are great outdoor summer beers. Also Resin...gotta love a good double IPA.