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

[pollardsvision]

I've pretty much come to live off of Sierra Nevada 12 packs. $13.99 and every damn thing they make is delicious. Lately, I've just been plowing through the 4-Way IPA sampler and the Beer Camp Tropical IPA's. I'd be down with the Tropical IPA or Five Hop Experimental IPA going year round (though I don't see it happening).

They've pretty much cornered the market on a consumer like me, that wants good beer, but isn't going to fool with bottle shops or regularly pay $13+ a 6-pack. I keep a separate fridge that's now essentially devoted to everything Sierra Nevada is selling that I see in the store that's less than about 6 weeks old. Well, that and Coors Banquet for Sundays. 

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Apple Ale is good but definitely not my favorite NG beer.  One of the other ones I really just never fell in love with was Cranbic.  I wanted to love it.  I just didn't. 

I don't like the Apple Ale at all. I think Enigma was probably my favorite, and I love Cranbic. Our local Costco carries NG now, so I always have the three large format beers in my house - Tart, Belgian Red and Serendipity.  I buy way more than I drink, give most of it away as house party gifts or thank you gifts for neighbors. 

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I've pretty much come to live off of Sierra Nevada 12 packs. $13.99 and every damn thing they make is delicious. Lately, I've just been plowing through the 4-Way IPA sampler and the Beer Camp Tropical IPA's. I'd be down with the Tropical IPA or Five Hop Experimental IPA going year round (though I don't see it happening).

They've pretty much cornered the market on a consumer like me, that wants good beer, but isn't going to fool with bottle shops or regularly pay $13+ a 6-pack. I keep a separate fridge that's now essentially devoted to everything Sierra Nevada is selling that I see in the store that's less than about 6 weeks old. Well, that and Coors Banquet for Sundays. 

Costco has the new 4 way pack at $25 for a case (all 4 are stellar IPAs) and Beer Camp Tropical in 12 packs for about 13. Always very fresh at Costco due to their huge turnover. Those guys never cease to amaze with their ability to produce huge volumes of great quality beer at great prices. Easily the top brewery in the country for me. 

 

[pollardsvision]

Costco has the new 4 way pack at $25 for a case (all 4 are stellar IPAs) and Beer Camp Tropical in 12 packs for about 13. Always very fresh at Costco due to their huge turnover. Those guys never cease to amaze with their ability to produce huge volumes of great quality beer at great prices. Easily the top brewery in the country for me. 

Only Sam's here, no Costco, but I'll check to see if they have it.

I'm sure there's been one, but I really don't remember a 12-pack variety that's been all IPA's or hoppy beers. In my entire adult life, I've grown to avoid craft variety 12-packs because it seems there's always going to be some porter, fruity beer, some totally mismatched beer, or some crap they are obviously trying to clear inventory of included. But that damn 4-Way IPA is a godsend. They are all fantastic, and there's enough variety to justify being called, well, a variety pack. 

 

[Wingnut]

Started tonight with a Double Dry Hopped Melcher Street by Trillium....the latest batch bottled 2/24/16 is probably my favorite IPA ever. Just insane. Its like OJ infused with hops. I crave bacon and eggs every time I drink it, even at a month old. Those guys have hops figured out.

Now halfway through a bomber of Toppling Goliath Pompeii IPA...Its good but its probably not fair to judge it after a Trillium IPA (which are the best in the business, IMO). Its got a tasty woody/mosaic thing going on. Definitely a tasty beer!

Deciding to decide whats next...maybe an Almanac sour courtesy of my GB Hawks.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I feel like every IPA is your favorite IPA ever

 

[Steve Tasker]

Alpine Hoppy Birthday

Unibroue La Resolution

Mikkeller Beer Geek Cocoa Shake

 

[Long Ball Larry]

I feel like every IPA is your favorite IPA ever

I was honestly thinking the same thing.

pretty tired after drinking last night, but considering whether to do my 32 oz growler of a tired hands iPa.

 

[Steve Tasker]

My last Hopslam or Founders Imperial next?  First vote wins.

 

[Wingnut]

ding

I feel like every IPA is your favorite IPA ever

lol. Trading has its perks. I prob posted that Green or Alter Ego is my fave in the last month or so...but this time I mean it. haha

 

[Wingnut]

I was honestly thinking the same thing.

pretty tired after drinking last night, but considering whether to do my 32 oz growler of a tired hands iPa.

You go to TH regularly? If so we must trade at some point. At least once man.

 

[Steve Tasker]

ding

lol. Trading has its perks. I prob posted that Green or Alter Ego is my fave in the last month or so...but this time I mean it. haha

But what about Crank?  Or Julius?  Or....

 

[BowieMercs]

Went ghetto cheap tonight. Drinking Kirkland Signature Light Beer(Costco). Might as well call it 4.3% ABV water. But it IS cheap.

If you drink Natty Light or Keystone Light, this beer is for you. If you live in a country with no potable water, this beer is for you. If you are an underage drinker with no other option, this beer is for you.

Did I mention its cheap? Apparently ingredients cost money. Back to the Duck Rabbit Barleywine Ale.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Throw the cheap light beer in the freezer until it just starts to form ice crystals.  Goes down like water.

 

[AAABatteries]

My last Hopslam or Founders Imperial next?  First vote wins.

Founders

 

[Steve Tasker]

I already went with the Hopslam

 

[Sebowski]

oh yeah growlers are a pain but I do like collecting them. I can even send a Half Acre or Solemn Oath in return.

Sounds like you have to do both now then. Or be a stupid welcher. Your call. 

 

[Sebowski]

 Tart, Belgian Red and Serendipity. 

Those are too sweet for me. Make for great blending though with something too plain sour. 

 

[Ilov80s]

I feel like every IPA is your favorite IPA ever

Yeah, Wing ####s with me. The Crank he sent me was legit one of the best IPAs I have ever had. However, he is always on the "Best Beer Ever" train, I don't know what to think about anything. 

 

[Steve Tasker]

Yeah, Wing ####s with me. The Crank he sent me was legit one of the best IPAs I have ever had. However, he is always on the "Best Beer Ever" train, I don't know what to think about anything. 

Def a ticker

(I'm slightly drunk)

 

[Ilov80s]

Def a ticker

(I'm slightly drunk)

Yeah, I am drunk. 

 

[Steve Tasker]

Stone Americano?  Good idea?

 

[Ilov80s]

Stone Americano?  Good idea?

It is good, but not great. Bitter coffee flavor is strong. 

 

[Sebowski]

Stone Americano?  Good idea?

Go to bed

 

[Steve Tasker]

Go to bed

Scrounged up an old Celebration from the back of the fridge from my wedding 4 months ago.  Don't mind cracking this if I don't finish it.  I know we're all "have to drink IPAs within like 2 weeks" but it's not that bad.  Enough malt character to hold it up.

 

[Sebowski]

I walked to Pizza Port after that post so what the #### do I know.

I do have 3hrs on you though.

 

[Wingnut]

Yeah, Wing ####s with me. The Crank he sent me was legit one of the best IPAs I have ever had. However, he is always on the "Best Beer Ever" train, I don't know what to think about anything. 

But what about Crank?  Or Julius?  Or....

Never ever said Julius. Crank at one time about a year ago. Since then I've tried a bunch in the top 20 or so...and yes its changed a few times....when you trade as much as I do, favorites constantly change.

I stick by my story!!!

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Founders

I already went with the Hopslam

Way to drop the ball, AAA.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

You go to TH regularly? If so we must trade at some point. At least once man.

not as much as I should based on my proximity.  I am open to it.  what's the best way to ship a growler?

 

[Hawks64]

Sounds like you have to do both now then. Or be a stupid welcher. Your call. 

PM sent.

 

[steelerfan1]

Enjoying a Big Bad Baptist this Easter. Since I've found a place that has them very reasonably priced this has been my new go to. Great beer. Also going to give the Pirate BOMB! A try tonight.

 

[steelerfan1]

It is good, but not great. Bitter coffee flavor is strong. 

Yeah was just MEH for me 

 

[ditka311]

Enjoying a Big Bad Baptist this Easter. Since I've found a place that has them very reasonably priced this has been my new go to. Great beer. Also going to give the Pirate BOMB! A try tonight.

Have hop fatigue so Big Bad Baptist may be in the cards. Good call. 

 

[ditka311]

Ended up going Speedway Stout

 

[steelerfan1]

Ended up going Speedway Stout

wise choice as well

 

[steelerfan1]

Also going to give the Pirate BOMB! A try tonight.

far and away the best of the BOMB! series that i've tried. the bourbon infusion really worked with everything. as great as it was, they are still too pricey IMO. 

 

[Bossman]

Alright, I'll play ball.

This weekend had:

Kona: Pipeline

Breckenridge: Vanilla Porter

Smuttynose: Old Brown Dog

Mayflower: Porter

Smuttynose: Durty Mud Season Hoppy Brown

Long Trail: Double Bag

Jack Abbey: Copper Legend

All of these were a first try other than the Mayflower Porter which is brewed about 20 miles from home.

 

[Ilov80s]

Alright, I'll play ball.

This weekend had:

Kona: Pipeline

Breckenridge: Vanilla Porter

Smuttynose: Old Brown Dog

Mayflower: Porter

Smuttynose: Durty Mud Season Hoppy Brown

Long Trail: Double Bag

Jack Abbey: Copper Legend

All of these were a first try other than the Mayflower Porter which is brewed about 20 miles from home.

Welcome to the party.

 

[Ilov80s]

Just got 4 bottles of Perrin No Rules Vietnamese Porter. It's supposed to be crazy good. 

 

[steelerfan1]

Just got 4 bottles of Perrin No Rules Vietnamese Porter. It's supposed to be crazy good. 

wow, just looked that up 80's. sounds great.

 

[Wingnut]

At my usual motel in Bay Minette, Alabama, drinking a bottle of trillium Artaic DIPA...a guy threw this in on a trade because he "bought a bunch of bottles and Im not enjoying it"...there was a recent batch that a lot of people said has an off/onion flavor...none of that here, this is delicious, but its not the best DIPA Ive ever had.*

* Thats for you guys who are busting my balls for my alleged over-hyping of beers.

 

[Hawks64]

@Dan Lambskin I like Oddside Citra Pale Ale, really nice pale. We have just started getting both Oddside and Shorts, which is awesome!

 

[Ilov80s]

Enjoy by 4/20. Delicious as always.

 

[ditka311]

Alright, I'll play ball.

This weekend had:

Kona: Pipeline

Breckenridge: Vanilla Porter

Smuttynose: Old Brown Dog

Mayflower: Porter

Smuttynose: Durty Mud Season Hoppy Brown

Long Trail: Double Bag

Jack Abbey: Copper Legend

All of these were a first try other than the Mayflower Porter which is brewed about 20 miles from home.

Fan of the Kona. Haven't had it in awhile. Might have to revisit an old friend. 

 

[ditka311]

Just got 4 bottles of Perrin No Rules Vietnamese Porter. It's supposed to be crazy good. 

Only 4 bottles or 4 pallets as many people were doing?

Want to send me one? (Bottle)

 

[ditka311]

@Dan Lambskin I like Oddside Citra Pale Ale, really nice pale. We have just started getting both Oddside and Shorts, which is awesome!

Have been contemplating trying this. Going to give it a whirl. 

Have some Vallejo in the freezer. Tis the season...

 

[Ilov80s]

Only 4 bottles or 4 pallets as many people were doing?

Want to send me one? (Bottle)

Bottles, lol. You saw the insanity at the brewery, huh? I would be open to trading, but my friend and I split most of these beers so I can't send freebies. 

 

[ditka311]

Bottles, lol. You saw the insanity at the brewery, huh? I would be open to trading, but my friend and I split most of these beers so I can't send freebies. 

Would be a trade for sure. 

And yeah...heard about it. Or rather read about it. 

 

[Hawks64]

Have been contemplating trying this. Going to give it a whirl. 

Have some Vallejo in the freezer. Tis the season...

Can't wait for Vallejo

 

[Ilov80s]

Would be a trade for sure. 

And yeah...heard about it. Or rather read about it. 

Not sure what you have to trade. I'd send for some fresh IPAs like Vallejo.