What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (1 Viewer)

[Wingnut]

Startig Xmas eve off with a Tree House Julius. Cheers, doods!

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[Ilov80s]

Pliny courtesy of my sister. Happy Holidays!

 

[Wingnut]

King Julius...it's like a juiced up version of Julius...it seriously tastes like pulpy orange juice, but creamier.

 

[Osaurus]

Soulless Scarlet Sour Ale & 3rd Anniversary Ale from Prairie Artisan Ales.

 

[Wingnut]

Growler of Hill Farmstead Susan. Good stuff.

 

[Sebowski]

Loads and loads of Ocelot the past few days.

We might have a bottling line soon.....

 

[Coeur de Lion]

Christmas Eve tradition for me to drink big dark Belgian beers:

Rochefort 10

Westmalle Dubbel

St. Bernardus Abt 12

Chimay Grande Reserve

Pannepot

 

[FairWarning]

Gave away Three Floyds Gumballhead, Bells Cherry Stout, Bells Java Stout, and Bells Double Cream Stout for Xmas presents.

 

[Hawks64]

BCBS Rare on deck to start the day. Can't wait!!

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Bayou Teche - LA 31

Mateo & Barnabe - Santiago (Spain)

Eel River - Ravens Eye Imperial Stout

 

[Rick James]

Only place open near me is a Mexican joint so I'm throwing back some XX Amber. Jelly?

 

[Hawks64]

Holy #### is BCBS rare amazing this year. Worth every penny, and would buy more if I could. Also had a bunch of other stuff one of which was Dark Horse Sarsaparilla BA plead the 5th. Not a fan. At all. BCBS Coffee stout up next I think. Pretty ####### drunk now. Had some Dino Smores, CCB collab with someone Caribbean Chocolate Cake and others....Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ditka311]

Yesterday:

Hailstorm Pacific Rim

Half Acre Gone Away

Revolution Bean Gene

Founders Project Pam

Regular 2015 BCBS

Nelson

 

[ditka311]

Tonight:

Smuttynose Finest Kind

Alpha Klaus

Regular 2015 BCBS

Wigsplitter

Hoppy Birthday

Killer Queen

Nelson

 

[Wingnut]

Double Galaxy by Hill Farm. Solid.

 

[Hawks64]

Holy ####### #### is Rare everything it was hyped to be. Wow. Have one more bottle to age until next year. Had a ####ton of other beer and a Dogfish Head Fort. Woooo....drunk.

 

[Wingnut]

Holy #### is BCBS rare amazing this year. Worth every penny, and would buy more if I could.

Holy ####### #### is Rare everything it was hyped to be. Wow...... Woooo....drunk.

Cheers, GB!

Drinking an Alter Ego by Tree House. So glad I saved these beers for Xmas...getting down to the last few now...one can of Green left, and Im gonna cry when I drink it...it might be my favorite all time IPA.

 

[Hawks64]

Holy #### is BCBS rare amazing this year. Worth every penny, and would buy more if I could.

Holy ####### #### is Rare everything it was hyped to be. Wow...... Woooo....drunk.

Cheers, GB!

Drinking an Alter Ego by Tree House. So glad I saved these beers for Xmas...getting down to the last few now...one can of Green left, and Im gonna cry when I drink it...it might be my favorite all time IPA.

JFC my BIL brought ovr a dogfish Fort....18%. HFS....crazy way to end the night. Man all that NE beer you've been drinking :drool:

 

[Steve Tasker]

Broke out a 2007 BCS last night. Bottled 10/11/2007.

Holding up very very well right now.

 

[Hawks64]

Broke out a 2007 BCS last night. Bottled 10/11/2007.

Holding up very very well right now.

not sure I'l make it with my 2nd bottle of rare. The regular and barleywine possible, maybe coffee and reagl too..but not sure rare will make it till next Crhistmas.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Broke out a 2007 BCS last night. Bottled 10/11/2007.

Holding up very very well right now.

not sure I'l make it with my 2nd bottle of rare. The regular and barleywine possible, maybe coffee and reagl too..but not sure rare will make it till next Crhistmas.

I'm barely sure this is even English, so it deserves a like.

 

[Hawks64]

Broke out a 2007 BCS last night. Bottled 10/11/2007.

Holding up very very well right now.

not sure I'l make it with my 2nd bottle of rare. The regular and barleywine possible, maybe coffee and reagl too..but not sure rare will make it till next Crhistmas.

I'm barely sure this is even English, so it deserves a like.

Yeah that's a hot mess of words lol. What I meant was that I don't think I'll be able to hold that BCBS Rare until next Christmas or longer it was that good.

 

[Coeur de Lion]

Brown Shugga

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Oddside Ales Scallywagger - IPA with pineapple aged in rum barrels

Meh

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Jolly Pumpkin/Stillwater - Pincha Discos - Saison with lime and rose lemongrass tea

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Evil Twin Imperial Doughnut Break

 

[CletiusMaximus]

AB InBev bought Breckenridge last week, adding them to the craft group that already has Goose Island, 10 Barrel, Elysian, Blue Point and a few others.

 

[ditka311]

Up north between Minocqua and Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Last night went local with O'so hop whooping' and not so local with Alaskan Icy Bay ipa.

Bought a handful of New Glarus for tonight. They didn't have any Central Waters Bourbon Barrel stout or scotch ale so I am a bit disappointed. Thought for sure they would have it....they almost always sit for awhile up here.

Might have to make a second run before the snow storm tonight to help my creativity while I make some award winning chili.

 

[steelerfan1]

Just had a victory at sea porter. Bout to try a Siberian nights stout aged in Bourbon barrels

 

[steelerfan1]

I picked up a nice selection of Christmas treats at a liquor store in Dayton, OH last night:

Thirsty Dog Siberian Night imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels

What did you think of this one Buck?

I really liked it. I got a nice chocolate and coconut flavor with hint of Bourbon with a little alcohol burn but in a good way.

 

[Ilov80s]

Lots of Mexican beer. Lots.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Lots of Mexican beer. Lots.

Big fan of the Modelo group. Tecate is an enjoyable crap.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Sunday:

Celebration x3

Molson x3

Monday:

Celebration x2

Wine

Today:

Sierra Nevada Wild Hop IPA

Delirium Noel

Helped with a flight of - Four Mile Brown and White (local-ish porter), Kulmbacher Schwarzbier, Clown Shoes Clementine White, and DFH Theobroma

Ommegang Lovely, Dark and Deep

 

[Northern Voice]

Lots of Mexican beer. Lots.

Big fan of the Modelo group. Tecate is an enjoyable crap.

When my brother left ABInbev, he had a ton of coupons for free Modelo Especial he gave me. I've been drinking them on the side for months.

Tastes like a decent Pilsner ####ed a Corona.

 

[ditka311]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel stout on tap in Minocqua.

 

[Buckfast 1]

I picked up a nice selection of Christmas treats at a liquor store in Dayton, OH last night:

Thirsty Dog Siberian Night imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels

What did you think of this one Buck?

I really liked it. I got a nice chocolate and coconut flavor with hint of Bourbon with a little alcohol burn but in a good way.

I really liked the bourbon barrel-aged Siberian Night as well. I first experienced it a couple years ago at GABF and my friend from Pennsylvania sent me a bottle last year, so I was pumped to find a 4-pack on the shelves over Christmas. I also got a 4-pack of Thirsty Dog's Wulver wee heavy ale aged in bourbon barrels (12% ABV), which was fantastic as well. That is another style you should definitely check out if you like big, malty beers. Thirsty Dog does some really impressive barrel-aged stuff.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Founders Redankulous

 

[Steve Tasker]

Lots of Mexican beer. Lots.

Big fan of the Modelo group. Tecate is an enjoyable crap.

When my brother left ABInbev, he had a ton of coupons for free Modelo Especial he gave me. I've been drinking them on the side for months.

Tastes like a decent Pilsner ####ed a Corona.

Yeah I like Modelo Especial. Not afraid to say I love a nice light Mexican beer. I also have a soft spot for Pacifico. Not a big Corona or Sol guy though.

 

[steelerfan1]

I picked up a nice selection of Christmas treats at a liquor store in Dayton, OH last night:

Thirsty Dog Siberian Night imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels

What did you think of this one Buck?

I really liked it. I got a nice chocolate and coconut flavor with hint of Bourbon with a little alcohol burn but in a good way.

I really liked the bourbon barrel-aged Siberian Night as well. I first experienced it a couple years ago at GABF and my friend from Pennsylvania sent me a bottle last year, so I was pumped to find a 4-pack on the shelves over Christmas. I also got a 4-pack of Thirsty Dog's Wulver wee heavy ale aged in bourbon barrels (12% ABV), which was fantastic as well. That is another style you should definitely check out if you like big, malty beers. Thirsty Dog does some really impressive barrel-aged stuff.

thanks for the info buck. i know i should in theory step out of my box and try other things but i really am content with a stout/porter. i'm sure i will make the leap, but right now just like rereading the first chapter of the book....

 

[steelerfan1]

also, the wife got me the following as part of my Christmas gifts. she did a 12 beers of Christmass theme

{12 beers of Christmas}

{1st 6}

{2nd 6}

really looking forward to trying the Lindley Park from Olde Hickory as it got a 95 on BA, but I think I may let it age a while.

 

[Buckfast 1]

also, the wife got me the following as part of my Christmas gifts. she did a 12 beers of Christmass theme

{12 beers of Christmas}

{1st 6}

{2nd 6}

really looking forward to trying the Lindley Park from Olde Hickory as it got a 95 on BA, but I think I may let it age a while.

Your wife did a nice job picking out beers. Lot of great stouts in there.

 

[Sebowski]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/22-things-we-ate-drank-saw-and-did-that-made-2015-a-memorable-year/2015/12/29/75833e38-a801-11e5-8058-480b572b4aae_story.html?postshare=4111451426168410&tid=ss_fb

Best new brewery

In a year when breweries opened left and right and Alexandria’s Port City was named the Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival, this area’s best and most consistent beers came from a new brewery in Dulles. Ocelot Brewing, led by brewer Mike McCarthy and co-founder Adrien Widman, released a string of stellar IPAs, all beautifully balanced between a dry, West Coast-style malt backbone and rich, tropical hop flavors. The recent See the Light Imperial IPA was a wonderfully nuanced, full-bodied beer, and less than 7 percent ABV. The only knock against Ocelot is that the owners don’t like to brew the same beer more than twice a year. This means your beer is going to be fresh, but it also means your new favorite ale won’t be in stock for long.

 

[Kafka]

Received a 6 pack of "Tell-Tale Heart" IPA for Christmas, & it was damn good...7.5% though, a little too light for my palette..

 

[Buckfast 1]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/22-things-we-ate-drank-saw-and-did-that-made-2015-a-memorable-year/2015/12/29/75833e38-a801-11e5-8058-480b572b4aae_story.html?postshare=4111451426168410&tid=ss_fb

Best new brewery

In a year when breweries opened left and right and Alexandria’s Port City was named the Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival, this area’s best and most consistent beers came from a new brewery in Dulles. Ocelot Brewing, led by brewer Mike McCarthy and co-founder Adrien Widman, released a string of stellar IPAs, all beautifully balanced between a dry, West Coast-style malt backbone and rich, tropical hop flavors. The recent See the Light Imperial IPA was a wonderfully nuanced, full-bodied beer, and less than 7 percent ABV. The only knock against Ocelot is that the owners don’t like to brew the same beer more than twice a year. This means your beer is going to be fresh, but it also means your new favorite ale won’t be in stock for long.

That's awesome! Congrats on the recognition!

 

[Wingnut]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/22-things-we-ate-drank-saw-and-did-that-made-2015-a-memorable-year/2015/12/29/75833e38-a801-11e5-8058-480b572b4aae_story.html?postshare=4111451426168410&tid=ss_fb

Best new brewery

In a year when breweries opened left and right and Alexandria’s Port City was named the Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival, this area’s best and most consistent beers came from a new brewery in Dulles. Ocelot Brewing, led by brewer Mike McCarthy and co-founder Adrien Widman, released a string of stellar IPAs, all beautifully balanced between a dry, West Coast-style malt backbone and rich, tropical hop flavors. The recent See the Light Imperial IPA was a wonderfully nuanced, full-bodied beer, and less than 7 percent ABV. The only knock against Ocelot is that the owners don’t like to brew the same beer more than twice a year. This means your beer is going to be fresh, but it also means your new favorite ale won’t be in stock for long.

Saw this on Facebook. Very cool!

 

[Fantasy_Freak]

Central Waters Bourbon Barrel stout on tap in Minocqua.

Awesome beer. I went to my store to purchase a 4 pack, the beer guy apologized stating he was led to believe that they would be able to order extra cases as the second wave of distribution came through so he sold cases to people. Come to find out what hit the market is all that would be available.

 

[VA703]

st bernardus abt 12

 

[Wingnut]

Bissell Bros Swish and now working on a growler of Hill Farmstead Society & Solitude #5. Both awesome.

 

[Hawks64]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/22-things-we-ate-drank-saw-and-did-that-made-2015-a-memorable-year/2015/12/29/75833e38-a801-11e5-8058-480b572b4aae_story.html?postshare=4111451426168410&tid=ss_fb

Best new brewery

In a year when breweries opened left and right and Alexandria’s Port City was named the Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival, this area’s best and most consistent beers came from a new brewery in Dulles. Ocelot Brewing, led by brewer Mike McCarthy and co-founder Adrien Widman, released a string of stellar IPAs, all beautifully balanced between a dry, West Coast-style malt backbone and rich, tropical hop flavors. The recent See the Light Imperial IPA was a wonderfully nuanced, full-bodied beer, and less than 7 percent ABV. The only knock against Ocelot is that the owners don’t like to brew the same beer more than twice a year. This means your beer is going to be fresh, but it also means your new favorite ale won’t be in stock for long.

That's awesome!! Congrats Ocelot!!

 

[Buckfast 1]

Bissell Bros Swish and now working on a growler of Hill Farmstead Society & Solitude #5. Both awesome.

Where are you getting all of these New England beers from? Do you have a reliable beer trading partner up there?

It's kind of crazy how all of these New England IPAs from Tree House, Trillium, Maine Beer Co., Lawson's, and Hill Farmstead have all vaulted up the BeerAdvocate Top 250 rankings over the past year or so. I have to admit I've been a little skeptical of the fanfare associated with these New England IPAs, particularly after being underwhelmed by some of Lawson's IPAs at GABF -- although, in fairness, I was kind of drunk and my palate was probably blown by that point. But these New England IPAs seem to be getting consistently great reviews from you, and I trust your taste buds. I need to get my hands on some of these beers to further evaluate.