Author Topic: The Beer Thread: Mach 2 (Read 99390 times)

bout to crash · « **Reply #490 on:** November 19, 2010, 12:32:07 AM »

Why is it that some beers are kick-ass out of cans and some are disgusting?

Anyway, having the 22 oz. #9 I've been holding onto for a while. Now I only have to wait three weeks until my next Magic Hat

axeman90210 · « **Reply #491 on:** November 19, 2010, 12:58:56 AM »

I had a Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale tonight with dinner. Very nice beer that was extra tasty alongside meatloaf covered in Ommegang Abbey Ale Gravy

After that was a Green Flash West Coast IPA, which is good but totally unremarkable compared to some of the other IPAs coming out of Cali.

Sigz · « **Reply #492 on:** November 19, 2010, 06:15:43 PM »

BEHOLD MY EPIC HOMEBREW

axeman90210 · « **Reply #493 on:** November 19, 2010, 06:27:32 PM »

wait, I thought you just got the kit recently... how do you have homebrew already?

bout to crash · « **Reply #494 on:** November 20, 2010, 12:36:25 AM »

I forgot I had some Russian River Blind Pig sitting around (never tried it before, friends brought it to me a month or two ago). What a wonderful smell...

Oh yeah, and it tastes okay too.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #495 on:** November 20, 2010, 07:49:08 AM »

If I ever hear about you leaving Russian River IPAs around without drinking them super fresh again you're in trouble

PLM, if you are indeed going to Monk's Cafe today... Allagash White is one you should definitely try, it's pretty much the quintessential American version of a Belgian witbier. Stoudt's Pils is another one probably worth trying. Personally I don't care much for pilsners, but many craft fans do. Also, that's the style that Bud/Miller/Coors are purportedly brewing their beers in, so drinking a real one should make for a fun comparison. If you want to see what a hoppy beer is about, Bear Republic's Racer 5 is an excellent (though bitter) IPA. St. Bernardus 12 is an absolute malt bomb from Belgium. It's dark and rich and super sweet, and quadrupel is one of my favorite styles. The item that made me drool the most though was that they have a keg right now of five year old Dogfish Head World Wide Stout. This is a monstrous imperial stout that clocks in at 18% (so 4x the alcohol of a normal beer). I (and many people) can't stand this beer fresh, it's too boozy. I've heard (though never been able to try for myself) that it's absolutely sublime once it gets a few years of age on it. So those are my picks, I would say for some of the beers I listed (especially the last three) maybe ask the bartender for a sample before you commit to ordering a whole glass if you are interested. I'm sure if you ask the bartender he'll be glad to point you in the direction of some other good stuff on tap as well.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #496 on:** November 20, 2010, 07:56:37 AM »

ARE YOU MAD MAN!!!! WORLD WIDE STOUT!

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #497 on:** November 20, 2010, 07:59:31 AM »

Quote from: axeman90210 on November 20, 2010, 07:49:08 AM

If I ever hear about you leaving Russian River IPAs around without drinking them super fresh again you're in trouble

PLM, if you are indeed going to Monk's Cafe today... Allagash White is one you should definitely try, it's pretty much the quintessential American version of a Belgian witbier. Stoudt's Pils is another one probably worth trying. Personally I don't care much for pilsners, but many craft fans do. Also, that's the style that Bud/Miller/Coors are purportedly brewing their beers in, so drinking a real one should make for a fun comparison. If you want to see what a hoppy beer is about, Bear Republic's Racer 5 is an excellent (though bitter) IPA. St. Bernardus 12 is an absolute malt bomb from Belgium. It's dark and rich and super sweet, and quadrupel is one of my favorite styles. The item that made me drool the most though was that they have a keg right now of five year old Dogfish Head World Wide Stout. This is a monstrous imperial stout that clocks in at 18% (so 4x the alcohol of a normal beer). I (and many people) can't stand this beer fresh, it's too boozy. I've heard (though never been able to try for myself) that it's absolutely sublime once it gets a few years of age on it. So those are my picks, I would say for some of the beers I listed (especially the last three) maybe ask the bartender for a sample before you commit to ordering a whole glass if you are interested. I'm sure if you ask the bartender he'll be glad to point you in the direction of some other good stuff on tap as well.

Thanks man I'll be sure to try at least one of those. Do these sorts of places generally let you sample stuff before buying?

axeman90210 · « **Reply #498 on:** November 20, 2010, 08:19:49 AM »

Varies from bar to bar somewhat, and also probably depends on how busy they are, but any good beer bar should. As long as you don't ask to sample everything you should be OK

axeman90210 · « **Reply #499 on:** November 20, 2010, 08:53:35 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on November 20, 2010, 07:56:37 AM

ARE YOU MAD MAN!!!! WORLD WIDE STOUT!

only because it's five years old, so A) It shouldn't be a booze bomb and B) I can live vicariously through him, because I would give my left (but not right) nut for some vintage WWS. PLM, just don't close your trip with both the Saint Bernardus and the DFH WWS, that's a recipe for disaster

Those are definitely sipping beers, best consumed over a good while.

bout to crash · « **Reply #500 on:** November 20, 2010, 10:42:30 AM »

Yeah, some places let you sample and some don't... some also don't let you sample the more hardcore beers.

I loved the Blind Pig... also had a Fat Tire last night (that was literally the best option, which pisses me off), which was pretty good at this particular place on tap. Sometimes it sucks. It's not my favorite beer to begin with, so I'm picky. Also had a Great Divide Hibernation Ale, which was okay. Not really my style.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #501 on:** November 20, 2010, 01:48:25 PM »

Here is the beer list for tomorrows tailgating at Foxboro.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #502 on:** November 20, 2010, 01:54:15 PM »

Last night I started with another Sam Smith's Nut Brown Ale with meatloaf leftovers. Then it was a 750 of Lost Abbey's Red Barn Ale. This is one of the bottles I got from working BBF, and it was a pretty good saison. A bit of a changeup from the typical saison flavors as LA went heavy enough on spicing it with orange peel that citrus overtook spicy notes from the yeast, black pepper, and grains of paradise to become the predominant flavor. I checked in on my homebrew next and I'm still not happy with where this is. It'll probably be months before the hops die down enough to where I think the beer's approaching what I'm looking for from it. I only had half the glass before I decided to ditch it for another Sam Smith's

King Postwhore · « **Reply #503 on:** November 20, 2010, 01:59:32 PM »

Bill, was the Lost Abbey's Red Barn Ale too strong on the citrus side or was it just enough to make it a pleasant drink.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #504 on:** November 20, 2010, 02:04:35 PM »

No, I wouldn't say too strong on the citrus, but enough to make it interesting. I think the way I put it in my review was that I prefer the typical, spice forward saison flavor, but this would be a nice occasional change of pace saison. Almost how I prefer Coca Cola to Pepsi, but every once in a while a Pepsi really just hits the spot.

bout to crash · « **Reply #505 on:** November 21, 2010, 12:09:44 AM »

I am currently drinking Tommyknocker's Hop Strike, which is a black rye IPA... and VERY interesting. Smells great and just has a really nice, different taste to it. It's hoppy and chocolately and... rye-y?... at the same time. Also produces a nice burp (this is important). I think I am gonna have to try and get some more of this before I go back east.

bout to crash · « **Reply #506 on:** November 21, 2010, 11:15:10 PM »

Just finished my work for the quarter and am celebrating being 2/3 done with grad school with a 2009 Alaskan Smoked Porter. This is really yummy; I can see why it won at the GABF. Gotta give it some more time to warm up, though.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #507 on:** November 22, 2010, 08:10:02 AM »

I cracked my first bottle of Temptation last night (thanks again Jackie!), super tasty beer from Russian River. I'm gonna cellar my other bottle for a while and see what happens. Anybody else catch Brewmasters last night on Discovery? I thought it was pretty good.

Also, PLM hasn't posted in this thread since early Saturday. I'm starting to worry he hit the World Wide Stout too hard

King Postwhore · « **Reply #508 on:** November 22, 2010, 08:11:26 AM »

I blame you!

bout to crash · « **Reply #509 on:** November 22, 2010, 08:35:41 AM »

I have no TV so I did not see Brewmasters but Tony loved it so I'm gonna try and see if I can watch it online.

Glad you like the Temptation (did you know it traveled in my mom's boot?

). I put mine in the fridge last night finally, will probably drink it in the next couple of days.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #510 on:** November 22, 2010, 11:08:31 AM »

Quote from: bout to crash on November 22, 2010, 08:35:41 AM

I have no TV so I did not see Brewmasters but Tony loved it so I'm gonna try and see if I can watch it online.

Glad you like the Temptation (did you know it traveled in my mom's boot? ). I put mine in the fridge last night finally, will probably drink it in the next couple of days.

Mmmn. Beer in a boot. Sounds so familiar?

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #511 on:** November 22, 2010, 11:11:57 AM »

Quote from: axeman90210 on November 22, 2010, 08:10:02 AM

Also, PLM hasn't posted in this thread since early Saturday. I'm starting to worry he hit the World Wide Stout too hard

I ended up not going. It's a long story involving the theft of my debit card information. I'll see if I can go sometime in the next few weeks though

bout to crash · « **Reply #512 on:** November 22, 2010, 11:22:19 AM »

Oy, that sucks!

bout to crash · « **Reply #513 on:** November 23, 2010, 07:06:09 AM »

Had my Temptation in the bathtub last night

King Postwhore · « **Reply #514 on:** November 23, 2010, 08:30:02 AM »

Quote from: bout to crash on November 23, 2010, 07:06:09 AM

Had my Temptation in the bathtub last night

What was his name?

I've never had it. I must search it out.

bout to crash · « **Reply #515 on:** November 23, 2010, 09:48:53 AM »

It is yummy! I suppose they don't sell it back east since Bill asked me to send it to him but I'm sure you can find a way to get your hands on it.

jasc15 · « **Reply #516 on:** November 23, 2010, 08:37:51 PM »

My perusal of recent posts was admittedly quick, but I didn't see any mention of Brew Masters on the Discovery Channel. Anyone catch it? I've enjoyed everything I've tried from Dogfish Head, except raison d'etre, and i thought the show was pretty entertaining. It was a bit of a stretch, though, to buy into the significance of releasing a beer to coincide with the re-release of Miles Davis's Bitches Brew. I dont see any connection besides the play on words used. Nevertheless, I think I would like to try some of it if it is still available anywhere.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #517 on:** November 23, 2010, 08:38:57 PM »

DVR'd. I will watch it soon.

bout to crash · « **Reply #518 on:** November 23, 2010, 10:11:02 PM »

Quote from: jasc15 on November 23, 2010, 08:37:51 PM

My perusal of recent posts was admittedly quick, but I didn't see any mention of Brew Masters on the Discovery Channel. Anyone catch it?

Look about 7 posts up

Quote from: jasc15 on November 23, 2010, 08:37:51 PM

It was a bit of a stretch, though, to buy into the significance of releasing a beer to coincide with the re-release of Miles Davis's Bitches Brew. I dont see any connection besides the play on words used.

One word: fusion.

And yes, hunt it down. There's a new batch out, apparently. I still have one bottle from the last

axeman90210 · « **Reply #519 on:** November 23, 2010, 10:22:05 PM »

I watched the show, thought it was pretty good. Jackie, I forget, did you hold on to one of your bottles for me?

No beer for me tonight, I was cooking and drinking port with my mom. I have a fairly epic lineup in place for Thursday though

bout to crash · « **Reply #520 on:** November 23, 2010, 10:49:50 PM »

Yeah, I think I still have two in NJ.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #521 on:** November 24, 2010, 05:35:09 AM »

Quote from: bout to crash on November 23, 2010, 10:49:50 PM

Yeah, I think I still have two in NJ.

Jackie, the human squirel. Hiding beers across the states in human tree huts.

bout to crash · « **Reply #522 on:** November 24, 2010, 08:02:02 AM »

King Postwhore · « **Reply #523 on:** November 24, 2010, 08:04:44 AM »

I KNEW IT! Those poor Squirels are wondering, "Where the hell is my nuts and why isn't this squirel talking to me"?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #524 on:** November 26, 2010, 05:37:49 PM »

Jackie. My wife almost fell over at the Squirel koozies picture.

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Author Topic: The Beer Thread: Mach 2 (Read 99390 times)