What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight?

[Hawks64 2,398]

On 6/3/2017 at 4:49 PM, Wingnut said:

At Civil Society having a draft of Fresh and picking up a couple crowlers...man this place is blowing up, so many great beers.

Absolutely loved this place. Totally worth a 5 hour round trip drive IMO.

[FairWarning 237]

On 5/31/2017 at 3:37 PM, Bob N. Weaver said:

I'm assuming you mean on tap?  Pretty sure the bottles are gone.  They need to do some refining for mega releases like the one on Saturday.  I had to bail on the line 2,5 hrs in.  Pretty bummed!

I live 5 min from there and walked in at 6:30 and the line was just ending.  They had bottles of all three Sunday but probably sold out then.

[Wingnut 3,500]

17 hours ago, Hawks64 said:

Was less than impressed with that place and those guys when we were there.

Their stouts are amazing though.

[JaxBill 6,415]

On Saturday, June 03, 2017 at 5:49 PM, Wingnut said:

At Civil Society having a draft of Fresh and picking up a couple crowlers...man this place is blowing up, so many great beers.

Huge fan of Juice and their Subject series

[matttyl 2,689]

Any suggestions for Breweries to hit up in Richmond, VA (other than Stone)?

[Bob N. Weaver 32]

On 6/5/2017 at 6:44 AM, FairWarning said:

I live 5 min from there and walked in at 6:30 and the line was just ending.  They had bottles of all three Sunday but probably sold out then.

Was able to get 4 bottles of Buckley between last Thursday and Friday.  I live 8.1 miles from there.

[tribe 3]

On 6/5/2017 at 2:48 PM, matttyl said:

Any suggestions for Breweries to hit up in Richmond, VA (other than Stone)?

Richmond has a ton of great options.  Here are the best I've been to/had recently (although haven't visited in about a year so locals may have current info):

1) The Veil: The most hyped brews in the region.  When I was there can releases were a real s show but if just looking to getting some pours wasn't be a problem.  May want to check them out on facebook to see what is going on the day you visit.  Beers are outstanding though.

2) Mekong/The Answer: Right next to each other, really pretty much the same place.  Mekong has great food and an insane tap list; Answer brews up some ridiculously good beers and has an Andall system where they make their adjunct stouts.  No cans or bottles to go but they do crowlers and growlers of things.  

3) Triple Crossing: Very good NE IPA, last I was there was a little more low key than the Veil but that may have changed.

4) Hardywood:  Wide stable of beers, distributes through most of VA.  Some decent stouts.

Tons of others including 3'Notched, Licking Hole Creek, and Strangeways that may be better for you geographically

[ditka311 621]

Page 7??Slackers.

Starting it off with some Mango Guppy.

[Ilov80s 27,899]

Drinking palomas in this beautiful sunny mild humidity  90+ degree day. I definitely have an Old Nation Boxer on deck. 

[Ilov80s 27,899]

On 6/3/2017 at 7:25 PM, ditka311 said:

Xtra citra and mango guppy are going to be yard/poolwork staples. 

Xtra Citra is great. I don't get Surly in Michigan but it was the best beer I had in Chicago a couple weeks ago.

[Ilov80s 27,899]

On 6/3/2017 at 8:22 PM, Fantasy_Freak said:

My last two Funky Buddha Pineapple Beach's. 

Does anyone on here do any beer trades, mainly shelf for shelf not looking at whales?  For example I can get New Glarus while I would love to get my hands on more Funky Buddhas or Terrapin.

In Michigan and I've traded both for shelf stuff and whales. If there is anything in Michigan that you want, I would trade. O can't get Funky Buddha or Terrapin but can get similar MI beers.

Edited June 10, 2017 by Ilov80s

[ditka311 621]

9 minutes ago, Ilov80s said:

Xtra Citra is great. I don't get Surly in Michigan but it was the best beer I had in Chicago a couple weeks ago.

They sell it in 12 packs now. Let me know if you ever need/want some and I would be happy to ship some East. 

[ditka311 621]

13 minutes ago, Ilov80s said:

Xtra Citra is great. I don't get Surly in Michigan but it was the best beer I had in Chicago a couple weeks ago.

Also, wondering what other beers you had when you were here if that' was the best....

Old Style maybe?

Edited June 10, 2017 by ditka311

[ditka311 621]

And now onto an Xtra Citra. Summer in a can...

[Coeur de Lion 4,904]

Zero Discipline, Cirrus, Vallejo, and Xtra Citra tonight.

[Ilov80s 27,899]

15 minutes ago, ditka311 said:

Also, wondering what other beers you had when you were here if that' was the best....

Old Style maybe?

lol Vallejo (had it a bunch before), 18th Street Gummy (not sure full name), Galactic DDH Daisy Cutter

[Ilov80s 27,899]

19 minutes ago, ditka311 said:

They sell it in 12 packs now. Let me know if you ever need/want some and I would be happy to ship some East. 

Would send some Old Nation for a 12er. F it.

[Wingnut 3,500]

Slumming with some Jai Alai while my smothered chicken cooks.

[ditka311 621]

8 minutes ago, Ilov80s said:

Would send some Old Nation for a 12er. F it.

In. All you MI people talking about this Old Nation....need to give it a try. 

[ditka311 621]

11 minutes ago, Ilov80s said:

lol Vallejo (had it a bunch before), 18th Street Gummy (not sure full name), Galactic DDH Daisy Cutter

What did you think of GDDC?

[ditka311 621]

17 minutes ago, Coeur de Lion said:

Zero Discipline, Cirrus, Vallejo, and Xtra Citra tonight.

That was my lineup yesterday (sans 18th street) except i had zero discipline. And I felt it this morning. 

[Don Quixote 4,601]

Drinking some Old Ox Hoppy Place. Brewery is pretty close to Ocelot. May have to hit them back-to-back next time I can get out there.

[ditka311 621]

1 minute ago, Don Quixote said:

Drinking some Old Ox Hoppy Place. Brewery is pretty close to Ocelot. May have to hit them back-to-back next time I can get out there.

Would you be open to trading some Ocelot?

[Ilov80s 27,899]

18 minutes ago, ditka311 said:

What did you think of GDDC?

Really good but I liked the Surly Citra better

[Coeur de Lion 4,904]

29 minutes ago, Wingnut said:

Slumming with some Jai Alai while my smothered chicken cooks.

I actually really liked Jai Alai.

[Ilov80s 27,899]

20 minutes ago, ditka311 said:

In. All you MI people talking about this Old Nation....need to give it a try. 

DM me, I'm heading to ON this weekend to restock 

[ditka311 621]

5 minutes ago, Coeur de Lion said:

I actually really liked Jai Alai.

Me too. A lot. 

[Don Quixote 4,601]

5 minutes ago, ditka311 said:

Would you be open to trading some Ocelot?

I don't have any on me right now. I can let you know when/should I get some. I think they only sell bottles at the brewery, and otherwise just available on tap near me. But the brewery is about 45 minutes from me, so, while I hope/plan to get out there again, it is hard for me to predict when.

Sebowski is almost certainly the better hook-up option.

[ditka311 621]

10 minutes ago, Don Quixote said:

I don't have any on me right now. I can let you know when/should I get some. I think they only sell bottles at the brewery, and otherwise just available on tap near me. But the brewery is about 45 minutes from me, so, while I hope/plan to get out there again, it is hard for me to predict when.

Sebowski is almost certainly the better hook-up option.

No worries and no hurry. Let me know when you go back and I would be happy to send some Chicago goodness in return. 

[Hawks64 2,398]

Lots of RR thanks to my parents who are in town. Pliny and dribble belt.

[Fantasy_Freak 182]

Drinking a 2012 Central Waters Kosmyc Charlie's Y2K Catastrophe Ale.  Holy crap this one packs a punch.

[Long Ball Larry 14,122]

On 6/7/2017 at 10:06 AM, tribe said:

Richmond has a ton of great options.  Here are the best I've been to/had recently (although haven't visited in about a year so locals may have current info):

1) The Veil: The most hyped brews in the region.  When I was there can releases were a real s show but if just looking to getting some pours wasn't be a problem.  May want to check them out on facebook to see what is going on the day you visit.  Beers are outstanding though.

2) Mekong/The Answer: Right next to each other, really pretty much the same place.  Mekong has great food and an insane tap list; Answer brews up some ridiculously good beers and has an Andall system where they make their adjunct stouts.  No cans or bottles to go but they do crowlers and growlers of things.  

3) Triple Crossing: Very good NE IPA, last I was there was a little more low key than the Veil but that may have changed.

4) Hardywood:  Wide stable of beers, distributes through most of VA.  Some decent stouts.

Tons of others including 3'Notched, Licking Hole Creek, and Strangeways that may be better for you geographically

Totally on point.

[Long Ball Larry 14,122]

Yesterday

Dfh flesh and blood

deschutes passion fruit ipa

shorts huma lupa

today

bubch of iron hill (local chain)

fw gotten Leo vs ursus

 

drowning my sorrows

[Wingnut 3,500]

15 hours ago, Coeur de Lion said:

I actually really liked Jai Alai.

It a a good beer (when fresh) but its the best shelf IPA I can get everywhere within 10 minutes...Id have to drive 20+ minutes for the better stuff and I just didnt have it in me tonight. I drink so much JA Im pretty much sick of it...

And my Civl days are coming to an end...my GF who lives in West Palm just got a great job in  Lakeland and is moving here in 2 weeks...Im stoked and all, but it means no more monthly Civil visits, and the Florida keys are now 5 hours away instead of 2 from her place.. #firstworldprobs

Edited June 11, 2017 by Wingnut

[VolBoy 21]

Mainzer Aktien Bier at room temperature.

[ditka311 621]

Shoulder on the smoker...about to grab an Xtra citra and back into the pool. The sun crusher I just had was a nice appetizer.  

Bring it on, Funday!

[ditka311 621]

I lied. Mango guppy for the win. 

[ditka311 621]

About to open a Beer Hates Predators

[Hawks64 2,398]

20 hours ago, Wingnut said:

It a a good beer (when fresh) but its the best shelf IPA I can get everywhere within 10 minutes...Id have to drive 20+ minutes for the better stuff and I just didnt have it in me tonight. I drink so much JA Im pretty much sick of it...

And my Civl days are coming to an end...my GF who lives in West Palm just got a great job in  Lakeland and is moving here in 2 weeks...Im stoked and all, but it means no more monthly Civil visits, and the Florida keys are now 5 hours away instead of 2 from her place.. #firstworldprobs

OMG...was just talking about paypaling you cash to ship me CS. guess not anymore GB. Tell her congrats from us and happy for you guys!!

[Hawks64 2,398]

57 minutes ago, ditka311 said:

About to open a Beer Hates Predators

Don't you mean a Beer Hates Penguins????? Really want those #######s being the first to back to back in the Cap era?!!?

[ditka311 621]

1 hour ago, Hawks64 said:

Don't you mean a Beer Hates Penguins????? Really want those #######s being the first to back to back in the Cap era?!!?

Don't like either team to be honest. If they could both lose I'd be fine with it. Pitt going back to back doesn't bother me one bit. They have two of the best players in the world.  Also gives me hope the Hawks aren't done. 

Anyway, back on topic. Vallejo. 

[JetMaxx 1,026]

Flying Mouflan chased with a Golden Monkey. 

/ftw 

[Tiger Fan 3,829]

### ####, this 2017 KBS is so good

[Tiger Fan 3,829]

On 6/10/2017 at 6:18 PM, Coeur de Lion said:

I actually really liked Jai Alai.

Jai Alai is good....but in my experience, it drops off quickly.  Drink it within the first few weeks.

[Jutz 184]

I recently found a beer that both my wife and I really like.  I found it in a Weis supermarket:

Neshaminy Creek Churchville Lager

It is a Vienna style lager.  I've found that a good Vienna style lager or a good Marzen lager are difficult to come by.  This one is excellent.  The brewery is in Croydon, PA which is in an area known as 'Northeast Philly'.  I might see if I can plan a trip there to check it out.

[Wingnut 3,500]

17 hours ago, Tiger Fan said:

Jai Alai is good....but in my experience, it drops off quickly.  Drink it within the first few weeks.

Yep, I try not to buy it if it's more than 2 weeks old. I recebtly bought a 4 week old 6 pack...it wasn't terrible but the fall off was more than noticeable 

[Coeur de Lion 4,904]

On 6/11/2017 at 8:11 PM, Hawks64 said:

Don't you mean a Beer Hates Penguins????? Really want those #######s being the first to back to back in the Cap era?!!?

, GB. LOL

[berndog 826]

Wooden Robot - What He's Having IPA is one tasty beer

[Coeur de Lion 4,904]

MBC a tiny beautiful something, MO, and Peeper. Hard to beat a balanced and crushable APA on a hot muggy summer day IMO.

[Coeur de Lion 4,904]

Hailstorm / Open Bottle collab Boing! is damn good. NE style APA with Motueka, vanilla, lactose, and pineapple. Tropical, light, and totally crushable at 5%. Will buy again (if it lasts, which it won't) -- should have bought more than one sixer.

@ditka311 @Hawks64

Edited June 17, 2017 by Coeur de Lion