What beers are you enjoying II?

[cobra03]

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.

I havent had alot by Sixpoint i havent liked. Good stuff

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Fantome Saison

[Jbailey]

I've had everything that they can and gets shipped here also another that was on tap. The head brewer came out of Wisconsin and work with the guy that would start Ale Asylum. They both brewed at the Angelic in Madison.

[kaisersozei]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/50094d20.jpg

Cool story about this beer--it's aged on poplar wood, from a tree that fell in Richmond during Hurricane Isabel

http://www.hardywood.com/content/hardywood-hoplar

Great stuff :chr

[Islayphile]

Founder's Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale

[mmblz]

Victory Whirlwind Witbier
Red Nectar Ale
Lagunitas Censored
Peak Local Series VT

[BeerAdvocate]

Nebraska Brewing Hop God - Belgian IPA Aged In French Oak Chardonnay Barrels = very good!!!

[Frodo]

Innis & Gunn Highland Cask

[cobra03]

Liefmans cuvée brut. Love this stuff, its a great change of pace.

[newcigarz]

Too many to name over the past the few weeks, but here are a few.
http://www.fototime.com/8E3F9275F6C2B8B/standard.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/A70545879730C66/standard.jpg

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/9AD6D730BA057AB/standard.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/D039CD73B4D7B37/standard.jpg

[newcigarz]

This one was part of a long night of extremely rare beers. Peg's Cantina Batch 100. Growler #33.

http://www.fototime.com/3A3901EB2EAC7DC/medium800.jpg

[newcigarz]

Monday night in Delray.

Cigar City Blueberry Muffin Brown Ale
http://www.fototime.com/87832B716F94758/standard.jpg

Tastings for the night.

http://www.fototime.com/FBAD40441334C63/standard.jpg

The Chimay blue was from '05
http://www.fototime.com/0E5F3459F7DDECB/standard.jpg

[newcigarz]

We also had a firkin of Tequesta Baltic Porter.

http://www.fototime.com/A73635E883E547C/standard.jpg

here is Seth and Matt handfilling some bottles.

http://www.fototime.com/248FDE8F072BE03/standard.jpg

[Hem]

Thats some serious beer samplings! Love the looks of that CC Blueberry Muffin Brown

[newcigarz]

Thats some serious beer samplings! Love the looks of that CC Blueberry Muffin Brown

Really is good. The had a local tap takeover for American craft beer week and all the beers were still on tap. :dr

[Hem]

That's awesome, can't complain there!

[never_enough]

Jesus, I need that kind of selection.

[cobra03]

Broke into a Southern Tier Pack of Pales last night. Had their IPA, Pale Ale and Phin and Matt's ale. All good stuff.

[stearns]

Blue mountain full nelson, MOA St. Josephs, hantverksbryggeriet kosacken, aecht schlenkerla rauchbier urbock, hof ten dormaal blond, and brewdog dogma. All paired with a complimenting bacon at a local tasting

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

This one was part of a long night of extremely rare beers. Peg's Cantina Batch 100. Growler #33.

http://www.fototime.com/3A3901EB2EAC7DC/medium800.jpg

Beer Balla:D

[Islayphile]

Paulaner Hefe Weizen

[awsmith4]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg250/awsmith4/13d73de7.jpg

Did a 2011 and 2012 tasting of North Coast's Old Stock Ale, both were yummy but it was great to see the way it aged into a refined sipper

[BeerAdvocate]

Goose Island 312 in a can

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Schlafly AIPA

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Albert, do you still have some Old Stock stashed away for a few more years?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Gonna crack a 2011 KBS.

[Jbailey]

Bad news: The 2012 Central Waters Peruvian Morning has been reported to have an issue with an infection. I cracked four bottles tonight and all of them have a sour taste. :td

http://storify.com/WSJbeerbaron/central-waters-peruvian-morning-recall

[Salvelinus]

Enjoyed a Lawsons Triple Play and a Jackie O's Slim Pickins last night

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bad news: The 2012 Central Waters Peruvian Morning has been reported to have an issue with an infection. I cracked four bottles tonight and all of them have a sour taste. :td

http://storify.com/WSJbeerbaron/central-waters-peruvian-morning-recall

Wow, that's not good at all Dave. Sorry to hear this. Do they brew Peruvian Morning with coffee?

[Jbailey]

Not sure when but they add coffee to it.

I haven't found out what they are doing with the recall. Might write them an email and see what they will do. Got a case and a half that's not drinkable now. I'm sure a few might be but I don't want to keep dumping bottles to find a good one.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Not sure when but they add coffee to it.

I haven't found out what they are doing with the recall. Might write them an email and see what they will do. Got a case and a half that's not drinkable now. I'm sure a few might be but I don't want to keep dumping bottles to find a good one.

Hopefully they make it right for you. I remember when Oakshire released their Hellshire II beer earlier this year, it was infected as well. I think they refunded all the people that bought it though.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bell's Oberon, ice cold out of the mini keg

[boom]

Lagunitas RED

[hammondc]

Bell's Oberon, ice cold out of the mini keg

Kinda jelly. No Bells here, nevermind the mini kegs.

[GTsetGO]

new belgium shift

[Bill86]

Deviant Dales Pale Ale

[hammondc]

Deviant Dales Pale Ale

What do you think? I was pissed off about this one. $14 for a 4 pack is crazy. This is a $2 beer at very best. Damn near exactly like Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA.

Since you have the Stone Brewing Gargoyle in your avatar, you obviously have good taste.

[Bill86]

What do you think? I was pissed off about this one. $14 for a 4 pack is crazy. This is a $2 beer at very best. Damn near exactly like Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA.

Since you have the Stone Brewing Gargoyle in your avatar, you obviously have good taste.

You hit the nail on the head. Basically the long and short of it. I haven't seen the normal beer guy around I talk to at the liquor store, so some other dude was pushing these hard. Apparently they sold out quick and people loved them :rolleyes:

So anyways I snag 2 of them because I don't know the guy and don't usually trust people who's tastes I haven't verified. The first one I drank a few days after I bought it. It was passable as an IPA but that's about it, nothing great....I didn't want to finish it but beer is beer. Too dry, tastes too "pine-y".

So now I'm sitting here bored and whatnot about 2 months later, this one is no better. Nothing worth buying once even to try. I'll finish it but yeah disappointed, especially since I absolutely love their Ten-Fidy. Damn good beer for $4.

This, not so much

[St. Lou Stu]

Schlafly AIPA

:tu This... fresh growler... I bet it don't live to see daylight again.:D

[hammondc]

Good to know I am not so much in the minority. I agree it is very dry.

Seriously, I am still mad about this one and have sworn off anything from Oskar Blues for a good long while. When you are commanding $3-$4 a beer it better be fan-effing-tastic. Hell, even Bells Hopslam was barely that much. I used to be a big fan of Dales Pale, but the Modus Hoperandi from Ska Brewing is way better for less cash.

I need another Lagunitas Maximus IPA.....

[Bill86]

Good to know I am not so much in the minority. I agree it is very dry.

Seriously, I am still mad about this one and have sworn off anything from Oskar Blues for a good long while. When you are commanding $3-$4 a beer it better be fan-effing-tastic. Hell, even Bells Hopslam was barely that much. I used to be a big fan of Dales Pale, but the Modus Hoperandi from Ska Brewing is way better for less cash.

I need another Lagunitas Maximus IPA.....

Can't find many of those beers here, really limited on IPA's since DFH pulled out. Kind of got sick of IPAs anyways. More of a Stout/Quad guy anyways.

I did however enjoy Dreadnaught, 90 minute IPA and 120 Minute IPA.

Give Ten-Fidy a try though if you haven't. Considering most Stouts get pricey, I'd say it's quite good for $4.

[Islayphile]

21st Amendment Monk's Blood

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:tu This... fresh growler... I bet it don't live to see daylight again.:D

I love the AIPA from them.. I've had a ton of the stuff the past 2 weeks or so.

[Jbailey]

Three Floyd's Ryed Da Lighting last night.

Today starting with Sonnenbrau Lager Hell.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Popped a Saison Dupont for the Sox game

[BeerAdvocate]

Lagunitas hopstoopid, pale ale and little sumpin ale

[Partially Deaf]

Black flag imperial stout. Seriously it's better than stone, but it's a little pricier too.

[Jbailey]

Columbus IPA

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Orval. Been a Belgian kinda day

[cigaman1979]

Budweiser and Jever.

[kelmac07]

Enjoyed a Cigar City Brewing Big Sound with Tbone this afternoon....thanks to Larry (Ogre). :tu :tu

[Stick]

Kona Brewing Small Kine de Garde
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[Weelok]

Racer 5

[ironchefscott]

Barrel aged zima

[pnoon]

Not beer. :2

[Hem]

Have a magic hat sampler I'm going through right now. Love that stuff. #9, Blind Faith, Pistil, and Elderbetty!

[Blak Smyth]

I am a stout whore right now, both of these are pretty good.
The FCB had a very slight chocolate flavor, not as much as I had hoped but still very good. The coffee flavor is not there at all in the Java Head IMO but still a good tasting stout.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7294326626_25ac58a581_z.jpg

[Islayphile]

I am a stout whore right now, both of these are pretty good.
The FCB had a very slight chocolate flavor, not as much as I had hoped but still very good. The coffee flavor is not there at all in the Java Head IMO but still a good tasting stout.




While it's a porter, not a stout see if you can track down Wolaver's Alta Gracia Coffee Porter...

I think you'll like it

[Blak Smyth]

While it's a porter, not a stout see if you can track down Wolaver's Alta Gracia Coffee Porter...

I think you'll like it

I do like Porters as well. I will look for it, thanks! :tu
I have never seen or heard of it, do you know a place that sells it?
It sounds awesome!!!

http://www.vermontcoffeecompany.com/Vermont_Coffee_Company/Alta_Gracia_Porter_files/Wolavers-AltaGracia_6pk.png

[Islayphile]

I do like Porters as well. I will look for it, thanks! :tu
I have never seen or heard of it, do you know a place that sells it?
It sounds awesome!!!

http://www.vermontcoffeecompany.com/Vermont_Coffee_Company/Alta_Gracia_Porter_files/Wolavers-AltaGracia_6pk.png

If you can't find it at a distributor out your way, I'd check in Wegman's.

The joint I got it in is a private chain only in NJ

[Blak Smyth]

If you can't find it at a distributor out your way, I'd check in Wegman's.

The joint I got it in is a private chain only in NJ

I check Wegmans all the time in Allentown, never seen it there.
I'll keep an eye out for it now.

[Trace63]

Had a nice Founders Backwoods Bastard yesterday

[kaisersozei]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/e77c0169.jpg

Had half of this last night, good stuff

[Wanger]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii88/kaisersozei/Beer/e77c0169.jpg

Had half of this last night, good stuff

Looks TASTY!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Barrel aged alpha klaus with cherry
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[mmblz]

not a beer but it is cool:
http://popchartlab.com/products/breweries-of-the-united-states

... Allagash posted it on facebook...

[T.G]

not a beer but it is cool:
http://popchartlab.com/products/breweries-of-the-united-states

... Allagash posted it on facebook...

Cool, although I have to chuckle when I see "The most comprehensive mapping of the breweries of the USA ever compiled" and three of the oldest and largest capacity craft brewery houses in my area aren't even on the map. Sierra Nevada (27 years), Sudwerk (22 years) and Moylan's (18 years). But they got the Budweiser plant in Fairfield on there.:fp.

[mmblz]

:r

[Islayphile]

Weyerbacher Insanity

[cobra03]

Bell's Hopslam :dr

[BUC WHITE]

Since its time for production of summer beers, I have been drinking Thomas Hooker Watermelon Ale. Its refreshing with just a hint of watermelon flavor

[awsmith4]

Founder's Centennial IPA
Lagunitas Lucky 13.alt

[St. Lou Stu]

Founder's Centennial IPA
Lagunitas Lucky 13.alt

Centennial is one of my favorites!
I think it doesn't get enough attention... which may be a good thing. More for me!
Check out their Hop Harvest too.

[awsmith4]

Centennial is one of my favorites!
I think it doesn't get enough attention... which may be a good thing. More for me!
Check out their Hop Harvest too.

I love the Hop Harvest, this past year it was almost as limited in GA as KBS for some reason. Hopefully with their expansion the availability will increase. Centennial is great and almost always available, its one of those beers that I will grab and ask myself "Why don't you drink this more often?!"

[hammondc]

Since its time for production of summer beers, I have been drinking Thomas Hooker Watermelon Ale. Its refreshing with just a hint of watermelon flavor

That sounds good. No distro in TX though. I am excited about summer beers though. Most of my favorite beers are of the summer/spring variety. As much as I love my fall/winter brews, they are just usually not sessionable.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Centennial is one of my favorites!
I think it doesn't get enough attention... which may be a good thing. More for me!
Check out their Hop Harvest too.

Founders Harvest is amazing! Last year I went though a case at least:r Surly Wet Hop Ale is also great for that style.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Schlafly AIPA

[St. Lou Stu]

Schlafly AIPA

Headed to Bottleworks today to pick up some AIPA in one of these beauts:

http://stlhops.com/forum/download/file.php?id=249

[Weelok]

Mendocino Brewing White Hawk IPA

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g402/Weelok/5fe2df0a.jpg

[Steve]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2012-06-01_Hoptimus%20Prime%20and%20a%20Brickhouse/2012-06-01_Hoptimus%20Prime%20and%20a%20Brickhouse%20005a. jpg

[Starscream]

Blue Moon belgian white
Killian's irish red

[Hem]

Had some of the magic hat summer pack along with this special brew

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg821/scaled.php?server=821&filename=dscn2145qk.jpg&res=landing

Victory V-12 Belgian Ale..12%ABV :tu

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/2FFF7C210A490C4/large.jpg

[newcigarz]

Drank this one a little early.


http://www.fototime.com/E7261AC79FEFF1B/large.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/EDD42F2823D26F3/standard.jpg

[Wanger]

Drank this one a little early.


http://www.fototime.com/E7261AC79FEFF1B/large.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/EDD42F2823D26F3/standard.jpg

We have a couple of those, too...I'll have to check the date on ours.

[replicant_argent]

Headed to Bottleworks today to pick up some AIPA in one of these beauts:

http://stlhops.com/forum/download/file.php?id=249

That growler is amazing.


Want....



Need.

[LasciviousXXX]

It's 8am.... and I'm drinking some Gulden Draak :banger

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It's 8am.... and I'm drinking some Gulden Draak :banger

He's back! Nothing wrong with a little morning beer:D After all, Founders makes beer for Breakfast:r

[LasciviousXXX]

Haha! Tis true my friend!

I snagged some St. Bernardus 12 yesterday and I've been skulking around online for some new Dark Lord. Have you tried it? What's this year looking like?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Haha! Tis true my friend!

I snagged some St. Bernardus 12 yesterday and I've been skulking around online for some new Dark Lord. Have you tried it? What's this year looking like?

I haven't tried this years release. I wasn't able to get tickets this year:gary
My friend was passing through Indy on a business trip, stopped at the pub the day after and had some on tap. He said it was good as ever, sweet again but not over the top. I may try to snag a bottle or two. I had a 2010 last week, amazing stuff with 2 years on it, it should last another 5-8 years.

[Sauer Grapes]

Bell's Hopslam :dr

I'm surprised you still have any of that left. Mine usually doesn't last that long.

[Sauer Grapes]

Headed to Bottleworks today to pick up some AIPA in one of these beauts:

http://stlhops.com/forum/download/file.php?id=249

Is that only available at their brewery, or is it available at stores in the STL area? Was it expensive? Easily washed and reusable?

[mmblz]

I just saw one of those metal growlers ... here:

http://www.whitebirchbrewing.com/home/hydro-flask-growler/

Looks even sweeter in black, IMO.

I've always loved White Birch's label in general. Have only tried two of their beers. One was pretty good (hop session), one was pretty mediocre (hooksett ale)

[mmblz]

hopworks has a branded one too:

http://hopworks.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/hub-stainless-steel-insulated-growler

[Ciro]

Enjoyed a Brooklyn Chocolate with my NUB Maduro

[Salvelinus]

Started the evening with a heady topper, working on a Lawsons Permagrin now

[Mattso3000]

I'm surprised you still have any of that left. Mine usually doesn't last that long.

I saved 3 bottles for my vacation week after next. Can't wait to break into them.

[replicant_argent]

Found the basic unit on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Hydro-Flask-Insulated-Stainless-Drinking/dp/B005G5YS0C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&coliid=IQB7ZF2ADF16Q&colid=2WLISTIH2XDWF

[T.G]

Found the basic unit on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Hydro-Flask-Insulated-Stainless-Drinking/dp/B005G5YS0C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&coliid=IQB7ZF2ADF16Q&colid=2WLISTIH2XDWF

Sweet. I'd buy a couple in a heartbeat if it wasn't for the laws in CA that would prevent me getting it filled anywhere.

[mmblz]

Hennepin

[Salvelinus]

Working on a flip-top of What is Enlightenment now. Simcoe and Amarillo play really nice together :tu

[replicant_argent]

Sweet. I'd buy a couple in a heartbeat if it wasn't for the laws in CA that would prevent me getting it filled anywhere.

We have the same "brewery only growler fills" law here. Dumb law. They would work great for filling off homebrew kegs to bring to the ballpark/disc golf course/cabin/park/etc., however. No chance of breakage with moderate abuse.

[Stick]

Madame Rose 2010
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[Jbailey]

Madame Rose 2010
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Nice!


Had some Great Lakes Lake Erie Monster and some 2012 Three Floyds Behemoth.

[cobra03]

Nice!


Had some Great Lakes Lake Erie Monster and some 2012 Three Floyds Behemoth.

How was the Lake Erie Monster? Just got my hands on some and havent had a chance to try it yet. I had a Southern Tier 422 last night.

[Jbailey]

Lake Erie Monster is a decent DIPA.

Grumpy Troll Spetsnaz.

[mmblz]

So I'm thinking I should try some more belgian-y stuff.
I've been avoiding anything Belgian for fear of not liking it, after a handful I tried.
Probably my least favorite of all was la Fin Du Monde.

Didn't like:
La Fin Du Monde
Victory Golden Monkey
Three Philosophers
Goose Island Matilda
... I'm sure there were one or two others but I can't think of them right now

Did like:
Hennepin
Saison Dupont
Le Freak
Clown Shoes Muffin Top
Brother Thelonius
Allagash Black


So - what should I try next?
I can get a decent selection of Unibroue though they have me worried for now... Allagash... Ommegang... Pranqster... Brooklyn 1/2... GI Sofie, Jacques

[cobra03]

Lake Erie Monster is a decent DIPA.

Grumpy Troll Spetsnaz.
I tried one of my Lake Erie Monsters tonight and i would have to agree its a decent DIPA. I liked it, but it was not as hoppy as i was hoping. It was very drinkable.

So - what should I try next?
I can get a decent selection of Unibroue though they have me worried for now... Allagash... Ommegang... Pranqster... Brooklyn 1/2... GI Sofie, Jacques
Im a big fan of Unibroue's Trois Pistoles and La Terrible. Give those a try if you havent alreay. Both are fantastic belgin strong dark ales :2.

[Hem]

Had the Rogue Chocolate Stout last night and LOVED IT! Best Chocolate Stout I've ever had. Anyone have any suggestions for challengers? (Had Terrapins Moo-Hoo right after and wasn't impressed)

[mmblz]

Brooklyn?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It looks like you liked the Farmhouse Ale / Saison style. Try more authentic Belgian Farmhouse ales, American breweries are getting decent at brewing them too. Stillwater has some good ones, Lost Abbey, Boulevard brewing ect..

[mmblz]

It looks like you liked the Farmhouse Ale / Saison style. Try more authentic Belgian Farmhouse ales, American breweries are getting decent at brewing them too. Stillwater has some good ones, Lost Abbey, Boulevard brewing ect..

yeah, i've definitely been on the lookout for saisons, just there don't seem to be a lot of them around here.

[Sauer Grapes]

So I'm thinking I should try some more belgian-y stuff.
I've been avoiding anything Belgian for fear of not liking it, after a handful I tried.
Probably my least favorite of all was la Fin Du Monde.

Didn't like:
La Fin Du Monde
Victory Golden Monkey
Three Philosophers
Goose Island Matilda
... I'm sure there were one or two others but I can't think of them right now

Did like:
Hennepin
Saison Dupont
Le Freak
Clown Shoes Muffin Top
Brother Thelonius
Allagash Black


So - what should I try next?
I can get a decent selection of Unibroue though they have me worried for now... Allagash... Ommegang... Pranqster... Brooklyn 1/2... GI Sofie, Jacques
Try duchesse de bourgogne.

[area51]

Colt 45...does that even count?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Colt 45...does that even count?

This is the "What BEERS are you enjoying" thread, Colt 45 is swill:r

[Salvelinus]

So I'm thinking I should try some more belgian-y stuff.
I've been avoiding anything Belgian for fear of not liking it, after a handful I tried.
Probably my least favorite of all was la Fin Du Monde.

Didn't like:
La Fin Du Monde
Victory Golden Monkey
Three Philosophers
Goose Island Matilda
... I'm sure there were one or two others but I can't think of them right now

Did like:
Hennepin
Saison Dupont
Le Freak
Clown Shoes Muffin Top
Brother Thelonius
Allagash Black


So - what should I try next?
I can get a decent selection of Unibroue though they have me worried for now... Allagash... Ommegang... Pranqster... Brooklyn 1/2... GI Sofie, Jacques

You're killing me! I love Fin du monde, Matilda, and Three Philosophers. Knowing that take this with a grain of salt.

You don't have any of the Belgian Trappist beers on either list. Give Rochefort, Achel, and Westmalle a shot just because you should.

You might like some of the La Chouffe hoppy offerings like Houblon.

[BeerAdvocate]

Rochefort 10 & St Bernardus Abt 12 are the two best Belgian beers I have had.
But I also love Fin du monde and Matilda! :D

St Bernardus Abt 12 is my all time #1 favorite beer!!!

[Bruins Fan]

allagash tripel ale.

[jdp]

Oskar Blues Deviant Dale's

[W.B.]

Rochefort 10 & St Bernardus Abt 12 are the two best Belgian beers I have had.
But I also love Fin du monde and Matilda! :D

St Bernardus Abt 12 is my all time #1 favorite beer!!!

What about making that your sig line, just sayin'.

[hammondc]

Oskar Blues Deviant Dale's

Whadja think? This one really got me pissed off. I swore off Oskar Blues after this beer.

[awsmith4]

Whadja think? This one really got me pissed off. I swore off Oskar Blues after this beer.

I was surprised by you and Bill's disdain for this beer, I loved it and thought it was a solid DIPA. Maybe I was drunk? I am going to get more this weekend and find out.

[mmblz]

ok, picked up Orval, Ommegang Abbey Ale, Tois Pistoles, and Sofie.

Other options were Chimay, Draak, Orval, Allagash...


Opened the Orval. I feel neutral about it. Nothing wrong with it but doesn't particularly grab me.

[mmblz]

also... Shipyard Monkey Fist IPA. pretty good.

[Jbailey]

boon oude geuze mariage parfait
new glarus IIPA
central waters bourbon barrel barely wine
Goose island Lolita
Hoppin frog Doris the destroyer

[gvarsity]

Ale Asylum Bedlam
Surly Furious
Capitol Pale Ale
Tyranena Scurvy (my favorite summer beer other than Surly Hell)

[Hem]

Went to a wedding last night and the groom was a big fan of craft brew. He even brewed his own pilsner for the wedding! Here's some of his craft selection..great wedding!!!

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/Whemberg/photo1-3.jpg
http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/Whemberg/photo-2.jpg
http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/Whemberg/photo2-1.jpg

[Hem]

And afterwards headed over to a friends house who owns a couple liquor stores and boy was I in for a treat there:

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/Whemberg/photo3.jpg

needless to say...I'm a bit under the weather today..lol

[newcigarz]

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/Whemberg/photo3.jpg


Damn! :tu

[newcigarz]

2011 version was incredible, the 2012 didn't wow me. Going to let the other bottle I have sit awhile.

http://www.fototime.com/58FE4897CB87AA7/large.jpg

[mmblz]

Had Trois Pistoles last night.
Tasted like raisin syrup to me :(

[jdp]

Whadja think? This one really got me pissed off. I swore off Oskar Blues after this beer.

Depends on my mood, but all in all, I like it. It gets a bit too sweet for me after a couple so I don't drink it too often.

[jdp]

Mikkeller Chipotle Porter
Laughing Dog AlphaDog

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/7B4344E3420D29C/large.jpg

[pnoon]

Last night: Founders Curmudgeon, Rough Draft Hop Therapy, Flying Dog Double Dog Pale on nitro. All on draft.

Today: Ballast Point Tongue Buckler (Imperial Red 10%!). Lagunitas Hop Stoopid.

[mmblz]

Sofie is yummy

[replicant_argent]

Last night: Founders Curmudgeon, Rough Draft Hop Therapy, Flying Dog Double Dog Pale on nitro. All on draft.

Today: Ballast Point Tongue Buckler (Imperial Red 10%!). Lagunitas Hop Stoopid.

That is one tasty lineup! I would be a spoiled feeling grinning sum*****.

[pnoon]

That is one tasty lineup! I would be a spoiled feeling grinning sum*****.

http://urgegastropub.com/

[cobra03]

Bomber of Legend Hopfest. Got one left and i need to drink it. Its quickly losing alot of the hoppy aroma and bite it had a few months ago

[Remo]

Singha Thai Beer

[Steve]

I've been getting into Sierra Nevada Torpedos lately...not fancy, but yummy!

[ironchefscott]

Victory prima pils might just be my favorite beer of all time...well that and 3 fontein 1998 gueze....that is pretty nice as well

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=7106

[T.G]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=7106

That's some real lite beer, Nate. ;)

[T.G]

Took me four months from the release of the beer (two or three from the release of the cans) to get my hands on these:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11912&stc=1&d=1339880464

Yes, it really is brewed with bacon.

It's.... ok. Not a really strong bacon flavor, one might not even notice it if they don't know to look for it. Other than that, just a decent brown ale.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

That's some real lite beer, Nate. ;)

That's how I roll Adam:noon

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

fresh Two Brothers Hop Juice. I love this beer, right up there with any DIPA I've had:tu
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=596&pictureid=7107

[jdp]

Green Flash Palate Wrecker

[Mattso3000]

Pacifico, leine's big

[Islayphile]

Weyerbacher Blasphemy

[Jbailey]

Got a can of surly abrasive gifted to me last night. Cracked it tonight.

Damn good stuff!

[mmblz]

Port Wipeout
Flying Fish Farmhouse Summer Ale
La Merle

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/70298B3B4F983F9/large.jpg

[goatfarmer]

Just acquainted myself to the Deschutes family, had a bottle of the Deschutes Black Butte Porter and really liked it. Followed up with the Deschutes Obsidian Stout, which is also a dark brew but slightly heavier in body with the hops and malts, yet both I found very mild. Liked them both.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Just acquainted myself to the Deschutes family, had a bottle of the Deschutes Black Butte Porter and really liked it. Followed up with the Deschutes Obsidian Stout, which is also a dark brew but slightly heavier in body with the hops and malts, yet both I found very mild. Liked them both.

Deschutes makes some amazing brews. Check out the Abyss if you can, great Imperial Stout:tu

[goatfarmer]

Deschutes makes some amazing brews. Check out the Abyss if you can, great Imperial Stout:tu

Wow, does not appear the 'Abyss' is redially available in my area; having said that, went to their website and just so happens next week end there's going to be a ' Hops N Barley' festival in my area and Dechutes, along with numerous over local and out of state brewers, are reportedly going to be present.. Hey barbeque and a few brews, life is good. Going to email Deschutes and advise them to bring a few cases of the 'Abyss'. Thanks for the 'heads up' always looking for something new!!!!
http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/event/hop-n-barley-festival

[Steve]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2012-06-21_Clown%20Shoes%20Hoppy%20Feet/2012-06-21_Clown%20Shoes%20Hoppy%20Feet%20001.jpg

Clown Shoes Hoppy Feet 1.5 Double Black India Pale Ale...10% by volume :chr

[ironchefscott]

http://www.fototime.com/70298B3B4F983F9/large.jpg

How was the hop character in that? Standard english hop profile?

[newcigarz]

How was the hop character in that? Standard english hop profile?

Not overly hoppy, a pretty good balance.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

David Cross on Coors Light drinkers:r
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU8-yANPX2I

[hammondc]

David Cross on Coors Light drinkers:r
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU8-yANPX2I

Good stuff. Breckenridge has a series of commercials about the MacroBrewery gimmicks.

Proprietary Cold Touch Bottle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKDf6xDLNLI)

Gravity Activated Pouring (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xkukToHdjM&feature=related)

Sevendruple Hopping (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsONEnritkw&feature=relmfu)

:r:r

[hammondc]

Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin...

Again reinforcing my opinion that Lagunitas is one of the most overlooked breweries around. Everything they make is fantastic.

http://beersandears.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Screen-shot-2011-11-01-at-10.17.17-AM.png

[Bruins Fan]

Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale..:banger

[cobra03]

Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin...

Again reinforcing my opinion that Lagunitas is one of the most overlooked breweries around. Everything they make is fantastic.

http://beersandears.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Screen-shot-2011-11-01-at-10.17.17-AM.png

I was really impressed with this one when i tried it last year. I have to go out and get some more.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Two Brothers Hop Juice on tap with dinner
SN Summerfest now

[jdp]

Freetail Foul Doubt
Firestone Waker Double Jack IPA
Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Alesmith Speedway Stout

[stearns]

Many flying dog beers at the brewery today, but currently enjoying some non-distributed chocolate ipa, definitely bringing a couple to shack

[BeerAdvocate]

I had some Green Flash Double Stout and Rayon Vert last night. Both were great!
I havent had a bad Green Flash brew yet!!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I had some Green Flash Double Stout and Rayon Vert last night. Both were great!
I havent had a bad Green Flash brew yet!!!!

Green Flash is awesome stuff!

[newcigarz]

Thanks Seth!

http://www.fototime.com/71B18D0C79EF91C/large.jpg

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Goose Island IPA

[Jbailey]

Thanks Seth!

http://www.fototime.com/71B18D0C79EF91C/large.jpg

Had a couple of those tonight. A pretty tasty double IPA.

[N2 GOLD]

Tecate very ice cold... -(p

[pnoon]

Had a couple of those tonight. A pretty tasty double IPA.

I went to the 2012 San Diego International Beer Festival. Over 100 breweries and over 300 beers and this DIPA was my favorite of everything that I sampled.

http://www.shmaltzbrewing.com/HEBREW/lennys.html

[newcigarz]

http://www.fototime.com/6DEDE649FD2287A/large.jpg

[Hem]

Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m109/beanbone/Dogfish_Head_Raison_DEtre_200.jpg


GREAT brew!

[OLS]

I am adding one I am NOT enjoying. I predicted this day would come, not sure I thought it would be so soon,
but I am growing tired of Delerium Tremens. Too much carbonation. I guess I could leave it uncapped in the
fridge for a few hours aforn drinkin' it, but I used to LOVE that stuff. Oh well, it'll save me a little money, haha.

[area51]

3 Weeks sober, not by choice, what I'd do for a beer right now.

[Jbailey]

I went to the 2012 San Diego International Beer Festival. Over 100 breweries and over 300 beers and this DIPA was my favorite of everything that I sampled.

http://www.shmaltzbrewing.com/HEBREW/lennys.html

Mmmm time to start looking.

[BeerAdvocate]

La Fin Du Monde

[Parshooter]

I'm liking Great Lakes Brewing Co Lake Erie Monster. Hoppy hoppy and 9% abv :dr

[Mr.Erskine]

Dog Fish Head 90 min IPA...

It was great having a student whose get dad works for DFH

[newcigarz]

Cigar City Cucumber Saison. :dr

http://www.fototime.com/285CC8C37135E38/large.jpg

[W.B.]

Cigar City Cucumber Saison. :dr

http://www.fototime.com/285CC8C37135E38/large.jpg

I'm game for trying most anything, but cucumber beer? :confused: I don't understand where the inspiration comes from and I enjoy cucumbers in a salad or as a veggie snack. I know of one company flavoring vodka with it, and now beer. I have to ask and sincerely, was it b/c it was CCB making it influencing your purchase or you love cucumbers or just a wild hair you felt when at the package store?

[TJtorpedo]

I don't know about Cucumber beer, but I believe Hendricks gin is infused with cucumbers, and it's freaking delicious...

Drinking a Troeg's Flying Mouflan from 2010 tonight. The hops really mellowed over time and it was an easy drinking 9.3% abv let me tell ya. Either that or it could be the 100 degree weather!

[newcigarz]

I'm game for trying most anything, but cucumber beer? :confused: I don't understand where the inspiration comes from and I enjoy cucumbers in a salad or as a veggie snack. I know of one company flavoring vodka with it, and now beer. I have to ask and sincerely, was it b/c it was CCB making it influencing your purchase or you love cucumbers or just a wild hair you felt when at the package store?

I've had this beer before on tap at the brewery, and could not wait until they bottled it. The cucumbers really create a refreshing saison and an extremely drinkable beer.

[W.B.]

Thank you, your explanation is enticing. Hopefully CCB will be distributing to Chicago soon then I'll try this and many of their other highly regarded offerings.

Later tonight, Schlafly's Reserve 2011 Barleywine. Had the 2008 and it was delicious, looking forward to trying this one.

[mmblz]

Lagunuitas Lucky 13

[Salvelinus]

I'm game for trying most anything, but cucumber beer? :confused: I don't understand where the inspiration comes from and I enjoy cucumbers in a salad or as a veggie snack. I know of one company flavoring vodka with it, and now beer. I have to ask and sincerely, was it b/c it was CCB making it influencing your purchase or you love cucumbers or just a wild hair you felt when at the package store?

I'm really intrigued by this beer. Take some water and put it into the fridge with some slices of cucumber in it. After a few hours you've got a refreshing treat. The flavor isn't overwhelming, but it is there. That intensity of flavor is perfect for a saison. I will say I'm more intrigued knowing its CCB, they can probably do exactly what I'm envisioning. Wish they distributed up here. Hoping hill farmstead gets some for their saison fest.

[OLS]

I agree with the power of the simple cucumber. That tiny hint of acidity, the cool, crisp sensation of freshness, wetness,
sweetness. At first it does sound hard to imagine drinking, but I bet it's good.

[cricky101]

Sierra Nevada sommefest

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Last night:
2012 Founders Imperial Stout
2011 DH Plead the 5th
2011 Founders Breakfast Stout

[cobra03]

Picked up a Labatts limited edition summer pack for this past weekend on the boat. Had a mix of rye ale, shandy, blonde and pils. The rye and pils were ok the shandy was pretty enjoyable the blonde was meh.

[awsmith4]

Over the weekend

Red Hare Gangway IPA - meh
Sierra Nevada Hoptimum - good
Avery White Rascal - pretty tasty
Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shutdown - absolutely fantastic

[goatfarmer]

La Fin Du Monde

Gave it a taste last night, what an interesting brew. Great thread, trying to sample a few suggestions, just can't keep up.

[BeerAdvocate]

Gulden Draak

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Stone IPA

[Salvelinus]

Alchemist Celia Saison

[RWhisenand]

Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin...

Again reinforcing my opinion that Lagunitas is one of the most overlooked breweries around. Everything they make is fantastic.

http://beersandears.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Screen-shot-2011-11-01-at-10.17.17-AM.png

If you ever get a chance to get out west here, and can get Lagunitas on tap it is absolutely amazing!

[pnoon]

I had some Green Flash Double Stout and Rayon Vert last night. Both were great!
I havent had a bad Green Flash brew yet!!!!

Green Flash is awesome stuff!

Yep.

Green Flash brewery is a mere 2 miles from home.

Danger, Will Robinson. Danger. Danger

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yep.

Green Flash brewery is a mere 2 miles from home.

Danger, Will Robinson. Danger. Danger

Lucky dog!! How far from Russian River Brewing??

[pnoon]

Lucky dog!! How far from Russian River Brewing??

540 miles. :sad

Stone is 20 miles. :)

[awsmith4]

540 miles. :sad

Stone is 20 miles. :)

Better than the 2528 miles it is for me...


Tonight I am enjoying a Southern Tier Mokah Stout it is outstanding

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

540 miles. :sad

Stone is 20 miles. :)

Heard Stone is a great place to visit. Had a good friend of mine take a business trip out to SD this past winter.. He said there is great food there, plus one off brews and plenty of outside seating.

[pnoon]

Heard Stone is a great place to visit. Had a good friend of mine take a business trip out to SD this past winter.. He said there is great food there, plus one off brews and plenty of outside seating.
Correct on all counts.

[Bill86]

Three Floyds Robert the Bruce

[newcigarz]

Tasting last night.
http://www.fototime.com/0E93852E02D4F8B/medium800.jpg

[newcigarz]

Some highlights

http://www.fototime.com/D1D894247918BCA/medium800.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/B2E379E6634801C/medium800.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/B637F2517F6252C/medium800.jpg

[mmblz]

Southern Tier Creme Brûlée.
Hmm. I took a few sips and kept thinking I knew that exact flavor. Finally figured it out... The cheap, flavored "Cappucino" that comes out of the machine at gas stations. Dead ringer for that flavor.
Not really all that impressed with the beer.
:2

[mmblz]

Victory Summer Love

[pektel]

Bell's two-hearted, yorsh style.

[OLS]

Southern Tier Creme Brûlée.
Hmm. I took a few sips and kept thinking I knew that exact flavor. Finally figured it out...
The cheap, flavored "Cappucino" that comes out of the machine at gas stations. Dead ringer
for that flavor. Not really all that impressed with the beer.
:2

I appreciate that hard-won knowledge.....it will help me greatly as I hunt for the perfect beer for me.
Not really a IPA guy, and the stouts I love can get to be a bit much, especially in the deep south,
of which I am not in but feel right now as if I was. HEY, LOOK, A COOL FRONT NEXT WEEK....only 94.

[Salvelinus]

Hill Farmstead Flora

[hammondc]

Just had beer #1 out of the Sam Adams Hopology variety pack . This is 'Angry Monk' - A Belgian IPA. Actually, surprisingly good.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r5yYpOz88_0/T2CfeKb2pKI/AAAAAAAAUa4/kL2h3dXrSnk/image%25255B2%25255D.png

[Salvelinus]

Damon

[newcigarz]

Epic South Florida tasting.

http://www.fototime.com/FC491CBE87EABFB/standard.jpg

Some highlights

Hill Farmstead Biere de Norma

http://www.fototime.com/BA6F1F2D417B498/medium800.jpg

Three Floyds BA Alpha Klaus

http://www.fototime.com/14643C0B3419172/medium800.jpg


Three Floyds BA Cherry Klaus

http://www.fototime.com/201F0C857727A53/medium800.jpg

Three Floyds BA Plum Klaus
http://www.fototime.com/C74A3E4A17C4A8A/medium800.jpg

[newcigarz]

Continued

Three Floyds Vanilla Bean Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout

http://www.fototime.com/BF38FBE48FDCF75/medium800.jpg

Three Floyds Cognac Barrel Aged Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout

http://www.fototime.com/151696BABFEC0FB/medium800.jpg

Three Floyds Cognac Barrel Aged Dark Lord de Muerte
http://www.fototime.com/377C4A09B4214C0/medium800.jpg

[newcigarz]

And more

Goose Island King Henry

http://www.fototime.com/29A36F7CF74A49A/medium800.jpg


Goose Island Bramble

http://www.fototime.com/5C79E16289557FC/medium800.jpg

Ken Schmidt / Maui / Stone Kona Coffee Macadamia Coconut Porter Aged on Bourbon

http://www.fototime.com/AA4F0A8D667CDD8/standard.jpg



and there was much more after those. Some rare Jackie O's, Jester King, 10 Barrel brewing, Stillwater .......

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Wow, some really amazing beers:dr:dr

[newcigarz]

Wow, some really amazing beers:dr:dr

yeah it was nuts, one great beer after another

[hammondc]

No kidding. You had way better stuff this weekend than I had.

[kaisersozei]

Wow, Tony, awesome set-up! :tu

Just finished a kayaking weekend with some buddies. No pictures of beer but we enjoyed:

Union Jack IPA by Firestone-Walker
Belgian Brown by Blue Mountain Brewery
Dark Hollow (nitro tap) by Blue Mountain
Dale's Pale Ale
Summer Solstice by Anderson Valley (they call it a Cream Ale, but it's really more like a Cream Soda Ale--very vanilla & perfumey)
Bell's Two Hearted Ale
Wrecking Bock by Castle Hollow Brewery ;)
Hops.I.Am (2012) by Castle Hollow

And one of my friends brought a 4 year old bottle of his still mead (17%) and a carbonated ginger mead (very dry) that we split.

Good times :noon

[Bill86]

Robert the Bruce

[mmblz]

Ruination 10th

It's a good beer standing on its own. However it doesn't seem all that much like Ruination. Ruination is this dry, bitter beer that's all buttering hops. I guess to get the higher alcohol in the 10th they had to increase the malt to an extent that it is more noticeable - the overall balance changes from utter imbalance to something not quite as extreme. Again it's a good beer, just not what I was imagining. I'd say it reminds me more of Lagunitas Maximus than of regular Ruination.

Still love the label though :D

[icehog3]

Rocky River Black Magic Coffee Stout on Sunday, thanks to that TOE right above me!! :D

[mmblz]

Actually Long Trail Brewmaster Series Coffee Stout but the other one sounds good too :D
Glad I could see you Tom even if only briefly.

[icehog3]

Actually Long Trail Brewmaster Series Coffee Stout but the other one sounds good too :D
Glad I could see you Tom even if only briefly.

It was great to see you too, Julian, twice this year already! :)

Damn, I thought the name had a "river" in it.....well, you know I liked it, I killed off most of the growler myself. :D

[Skywalker]

Brux from Russian River and Sierra Nevada:tu

[TJtorpedo]

Had a bomber of Foothills Hoppyum last night.

[mmblz]

Mongo

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Mongo

Mongo IPA from Port? If so, I love that beer!

[mmblz]

yup. it was even better for the first 2/3 before i fell asleep on the couch. final 1/3 was kind of warm ;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

yup. it was even better for the first 2/3 before i fell asleep on the couch. final 1/3 was kind of warm ;)

Too much high abv IPA's can do that too you:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Try their Wipeout Ipa, pretty good as well.

[mmblz]

yeah i like wipeout a lot too :tu
now if only i could buy it locally instead of in MA or online... distribution really is pretty lousy in NH

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

yeah i like wipeout a lot too :tu
now if only i could buy it locally instead of in MA or online... distribution really is pretty lousy in NH

NH doesn't get a lot of variety that's for sure. You are close enough to some really world class beers in your neighbor states though.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

How much of a drive is VT for you Julian? Heady Topper would be worth the drive if you're close enough. Got a can of it a while back in a trade, it was one of the best beers I've ever had.

[mmblz]

Salvelinus brought me some in a trade and I've been enjoying it since then ;)
VT is about 5 mins, stores that have Heady are about 40 minutes.

[kaisersozei]

Try their Wipeout Ipa, pretty good as well.

There's a beer called Wipeout? How awesome--I might have to try one. While watching Wipeout. While listening to Wipeout. A synchronicity trifecta!

[stearns]

highland brewing co oatmeal stout. derricious

[PuffPuffGive1]

I had the Dogfish Head Midas Touch; pretty dang good if I must say so

[SvilleKid]

Currently drinking an unfiltered wheat beer off the tap in the Rusty Spur, in Murdo, South Dakota.

[Jbailey]

Lake Louie radio free IBA
New Glarus Saison

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Saison Dupont

[cobra03]

Had some good stuff while i was down in NC last week. Bells two Hearted ale, Ska Modus Hopperandi, Founders Double trouble, Duck Rabbit Duck Rabbitor, Hebrew Hop manna, New Belgium Ranger IPA and a few others.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Lambick X. Blend of 2010 and 2011 lambic ales. The lambics are from local Belgian brewers, blended/bottled/sold by Vanberg and Famille. Zero carb in this lambic. But I still love it. Funky cheese, sweet hay, earth, oak, lemon, twang.. Just a great Belgian lambic. More bottles will be aged

[newcigarz]

Monday beer social - left to right

08 Bourbon County
Weyerbacher Sixteen
La Cumbre Elevated IPA
Ithaca Excelsior! Brute
Cigar City / Swamp Head Cognac Barrel-aged Church on a Hill
Upright Fantasia
Bruery Otiose
Russian River Row 2/Hill 56
Captain Lawrence Barrel Select Black
Captain Lawrence Captain’s Reserve Imperial IPA
Captain Lawrence Mother Barrel
Voodoo Black Magick
Emelisse Espresso Stout (not pictured)


http://www.fototime.com/F78A006F5A779FB/large.jpg

[St. Lou Stu]

Keep your eyes peeled fellow Schlafly AIPA lovers...
There's a new dog in the pack!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uInRksZZA8c/UAV8NwYFt5I/AAAAAAAAYag/Z5YQuvp7HyE/s800/CCF1B884-919D-42F1-99D8-1A5038753E0F.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QUFr65gJ9xs/UAV8O6jXPtI/AAAAAAAAYao/xj-zYidPqEc/s800/4D37D274-7426-4E0E-BCE0-35A4A59B0751.JPG

[Sauer Grapes]

I've really been digging the sour ales recently. I think that Rodenbach Grand Cru is probably my favorite so far. They've pretty much all been good though.