Fullback Fro
yesno
I used to live in denver and had it all the time. Moved back here in '98 and have never seen until I bought a case of it at Bevmo a month back.
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What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (3 Viewers)
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Wingnut
Footballguy
real ale is alive, yeast is good. 
Racer 5 is a winner. Hops, hops, and more hops. Did I mention the lovely hops? The first sip it felt like I got whacked between the eyes with a hop hammer. Just a touch of sweetness to keep it from getting out of control.Im officially a fan of Bear Republic Brewing.Edit: After 10-15 minutes of warming up, this beer transformed into one of the better IPAs Ive ever had. Some floral hops starting showing up, as did a great subtle sweetness to give it near perfect balance.
Racer 5 is a winner. Hops, hops, and more hops. Did I mention the lovely hops? The first sip it felt like I got whacked between the eyes with a hop hammer. Just a touch of sweetness to keep it from getting out of control.Im officially a fan of Bear Republic Brewing.Edit: After 10-15 minutes of warming up, this beer transformed into one of the better IPAs Ive ever had. Some floral hops starting showing up, as did a great subtle sweetness to give it near perfect balance.
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Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
I'm having some grape-flavored beer, a 2002 Sausal Alexander Valley Zinfandel.
grrreatlvr
Footballguy
I'm not saying that this one isn't good, as I have not yet tried it. However, I live in MI and have never had a good brew from Founders. I've tried Dirty ******* (scotch ale) and another one recently. Can't remember what it was....My GB just informed me that he has a 4-pack of Founders (Grand Rapids, MI) Devil Dancer for me when I see him in a couple of weeks.
Triple IPA. 13%. 180+ IBU.
heckmanm
Footballguy
I've had it on draft a couple times at a beer festival; not sure if I tried anything else they had, though. Just amazing that a beer with that much bitterness is actually balanced. There's a lot of malt backing it up.This is NOT a "session beer". I figure for a 12-oz bottle, I'm going to want to split it with 1-2 other people just to have any taste buds left. But for a big smack-you-in-the-face, snap-your-head-back hop-sledghammer experience, it's tough to beat.I'm not saying that this one isn't good, as I have not yet tried it. However, I live in MI and have never had a good brew from Founders. I've tried Dirty ******* (scotch ale) and another one recently. Can't remember what it was....My GB just informed me that he has a 4-pack of Founders (Grand Rapids, MI) Devil Dancer for me when I see him in a couple of weeks.
Triple IPA. 13%. 180+ IBU
grrreatlvr
Footballguy
Better than arrogant ******* or is this more of a super hopped barleywine?I've had it on draft a couple times at a beer festival; not sure if I tried anything else they had, though. Just amazing that a beer with that much bitterness is actually balanced. There's a lot of malt backing it up.This is NOT a "session beer". I figure for a 12-oz bottle, I'm going to want to split it with 1-2 other people just to have any taste buds left. But for a big smack-you-in-the-face, snap-your-head-back hop-sledghammer experience, it's tough to beat.I'm not saying that this one isn't good, as I have not yet tried it. However, I live in MI and have never had a good brew from Founders. I've tried Dirty ******* (scotch ale) and another one recently. Can't remember what it was....My GB just informed me that he has a 4-pack of Founders (Grand Rapids, MI) Devil Dancer for me when I see him in a couple of weeks.
Triple IPA. 13%. 180+ IBU
FatMax
Member
One of the best IPA's I have ever tasted. I'm so pissed that I can't get this regularly. It would probably be better if I had never tasted it so that I didn't know what I was missing. Well, maybe not, but still. GREAT BEER! I just glad I still have one in the fridge. I'm going to milk that baby. Thanks, man. Will report back on the Titans.
Jaysus
Good times!
Troegs Nugget Nectar tonight - my pants are tight in expectation of the moment!
http://www.troegs.com/nuggetnectar.htm
http://www.troegs.com/nuggetnectar.htm
heckmanm
Footballguy
Good question. It's been a long time since I've had either, so I can't tell you from memory. If I can snag a bottle of the ******* sometime soon, I'll do a side-by-side.(Better than arrogant ******* or is this more of a super hopped barleywine?I've had it on draft a couple times at a beer festival; not sure if I tried anything else they had, though. Just amazing that a beer with that much bitterness is actually balanced. There's a lot of malt backing it up.This is NOT a "session beer". I figure for a 12-oz bottle, I'm going to want to split it with 1-2 other people just to have any taste buds left. But for a big smack-you-in-the-face, snap-your-head-back hop-sledghammer experience, it's tough to beat.I'm not saying that this one isn't good, as I have not yet tried it. However, I live in MI and have never had a good brew from Founders. I've tried Dirty ******* (scotch ale) and another one recently. Can't remember what it was....My GB just informed me that he has a 4-pack of Founders (Grand Rapids, MI) Devil Dancer for me when I see him in a couple of weeks.
Triple IPA. 13%. 180+ IBU
at the thought of a bomber of AB along with 12 oz. of 13% DD at the same time. Maybe a group taste test w/some friends!)
Kilgore Trout
Footballguy
I haven't tried them yet, but I haver heard good things about Liquid Solutions in Oregon. They ship a lot of hard to find beer, including Dogfish Head, Bear Republic, Stone, etc.
Wingnut
Footballguy
As does ArcticLiquors in Colorado. Check out the dropdown menu that lists all the brands. Not a bad selection.They also carry the Sierra Nevada India Pale Ale (click pic for bigger view).
FatMax
Member
Currently drinking a Great Divide Titan IPA (thanks wingnut). Very good beer. The taste is more of (what I think of) a traditional IPA, but done very well. Somewhat like Hop Ottin' or Stone IPA. I like the DFH a little better, but this is certainly a very good beer. FatMax score: 4.45/5. In other words, it is yet another IPA that I really wish I could get. On tap: either a Racer 5 or the Hercules DIPA.
Wingnut
Footballguy
Tonight Im drinking a few leftovers so I can clear some room in my mini fridge...Starting with a local beer: Dunedin Brewery's Pipers Pale Ale. Its not bad. Not great, but not bad for local. After that Ive got a Shipyard IPA (not looking to foward to that one), and a SNCA.FatMax, save the Hercules for a night when you have a fresh palate. The Titan is so hoppy it may skew the true taste of the Herc.
Skylord
Footballguy
So at Beer Mania in Belgium they have the undisputed number one beer in the world, the Trappist Westvleteren 12.
The total comes out to 24 € ($29). But the shipping is 168 € ($204)! Is this even possible?
Two bottles!
The total comes out to 24 € ($29). But the shipping is 168 € ($204)! Is this even possible?
Two bottles!
Gotta go check it out.
Kilgore Trout
Footballguy
This place has cheaper shipping, but unfortunately is out of stock of the 12 except for a gift pack that has one 12, one 8, and two 6's and a glass for 99 dollars including shipping. You can ask questions on their message board.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
I'm drinking Dewars.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
I'm pretty hammered. After awhile, I can't keep drinking beer, or don't choose to anyway.
grrreatlvr
Footballguy
Yes. I've had it. My folks lived in Belgium for a couple of years when I was in college.Everytime I visited, my dad had a huge cache of beers to try. I know I had that one, but I don't really remember it. I can't say that it is any better than a number of the local Abbey Ales around there.
I'd have to say that a leffe tripel was up near the top of the list for me...
Wingnut
Footballguy
Package received from FatMax today. (2) 12oz Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA, and a bomber each of Racer 5, Arrogant *******, and the legendary DOUBLE *******!!!:drool:Tonight I will start with a Hop Ottin Ipa, and then probably the Racer 5. Its gonna be hard to pop the tops on the AB & DB knowing I only have one bottle of each....but the Bastages must be confronted...I know what must be done.Thanks FatMax for the brews! Id be the envy of my friends if any of em had any taste when it comes to beer. Thats alright though. While theyre sucking on swill, Ill be happily drinking da good stuff.
FatMax
Member
And thanks to you as well. For those interested, I traded Wingnut the above beers in exchange for (2) 12oz DFH 60's, (2) 12oz DFH 90's, (2) 12 oz Titans IPAs, (1) bomber Hercules DIPA. Got it Monday, and the only beers I have left are one DFH 90 (which I might save for awhile) and the bomber of Hercules (which will likely be gone sometime this evening). The packaging and shipping cost as much as the beer, but it is well worth it to get some beers that I wouldn't have been able to try otherwise. I would gladly do it again.The DFH 90 is one of the best beers I have had the pleasure of drinking. Thanks again, Wingnut.Package received from FatMax today. (2) 12oz Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA, and a bomber each of Racer 5, Arrogant *******, and the legendary DOUBLE *******!!!
:drool:
Tonight I will start with a Hop Ottin Ipa, and then probably the Racer 5.
Its gonna be hard to pop the tops on the AB & DB knowing I only have one bottle of each....but the Bastages must be confronted...I know what must be done.
Thanks FatMax for the brews! Id be the envy of my friends if any of em had any taste when it comes to beer. Thats alright though. While theyre sucking on swill, Ill be happily drinking da good stuff.
Wingnut
Footballguy
This is the best thread going right now.We'll get another trade going soon FatMax. I can send you all the 90minute you want. Have you attacked Hercules yet? If so, whad'ya think?Just finishing up the 1st Hop Ottin IPA. A pretty standard Northwest IPA. Good beer, just nothing new or exciting. Extreme hop bitterness, which I like in a beer. Really thirst quenching and easy drinking. Id like a tad more malt for more balance, but for flat out hoppiness, this beer fits the bill. Its a true Hop Bomb. Im glad I finally got my hands on some though, Ive been wanting to try ot for a while. I think Ill rev up the Racer 5 next.
Courtjester
The Town Drunk
Got away from 3.2 MGD in a can I was drinking this weekend and am back home to the cozy taste of my favorite Grolsch....
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
I had three Asahi's (only beer in my buddy's fridge).Now, I just went after the Dewar's. I'm actually gonna bring it, along with the Sports Page, to go take a dump right now. 
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
No prob. It will not be solid, either. Didn't eat much, and have been drinking. I can feel it isn't gonna be pretty, but sometimes I like that.Thanks for the visual.I had three Asahi's (only beer in my buddy's fridge).
Now, I just went after the Dewar's. I'm actually gonna bring it, along with the Sports Page, to go take a dump right now.
Wingnut
Footballguy
Dude how does the laws in Colorado work? You live in the state that makes tons of great, strong brews (Great Divide comes to mind immediately), yet youre drinking 3.2 beer?? 3.2?! I cant even fathom what 3.2 beer tastes like. Down here the Bud/Miller/Coors is around 4% give or take a few tenths of a percent.Got away from 3.2 MGD in a can I was drinking this weekend and am back home to the cozy taste of my favorite Grolsch....
Wingnut
Footballguy
Take a warm, wet cloth with you. Thank me later. Much later.No prob. It will not be solid, either. Didn't eat much, and have been drinking. I can feel it isn't gonna be pretty, but sometimes I like that.Thanks for the visual.I had three Asahi's (only beer in my buddy's fridge).
Now, I just went after the Dewar's. I'm actually gonna bring it, along with the Sports Page, to go take a dump right now.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
DUDE, FAT TIRE!!!Dude how does the laws in Colorado work? You live in the state that makes tons of great, strong brews (Great Divide comes to mind immediately), yet youre drinking 3.2 beer?? 3.2?! I cant even fathom what 3.2 beer tastes like. Down here the Bud/Miller/Coors is around 4% give or take a few tenths of a percent.Got away from 3.2 MGD in a can I was drinking this weekend and am back home to the cozy taste of my favorite Grolsch....
Courtjester
The Town Drunk
In Colorado on Sundays, all liquor stores are closed. You can buy beer from the corner store or supermarket, but it is the 3.2 or less type beer--which basically tastes like beer flavored water and is different from the stuff sold in liquor stores. The funny part is bars and restaurants are still open serving the real thing,So if you run out on Sunday it is called either A)poor planning on my part and not buying enough on Saturday or B) brother in law comes over on Saturday and drinks all my supply.Dude how does the laws in Colorado work? You live in the state that makes tons of great, strong brews (Great Divide comes to mind immediately), yet youre drinking 3.2 beer?? 3.2?! I cant even fathom what 3.2 beer tastes like. Down here the Bud/Miller/Coors is around 4% give or take a few tenths of a percent.Got away from 3.2 MGD in a can I was drinking this weekend and am back home to the cozy taste of my favorite Grolsch....
Colorado I think is one of the few places that still sells this stuff. I was shocked when I went to Nevada and could buy "real" beer at Walmart....
Wingnut
Footballguy
Wow, down here, you cant buy package liquor on Sundays (county law. Other counties around me can sell it), but you can buy beer and wine. You can drink liquor in a bar on Sunday, you just cant buy package liquor. But the beer flows all day long.All I know is that if I lived in Colorado, I would never fall victim to "A" (poor planning). Id always make sure I had enough for Sunday. Unless your a lush and just drank your Sunday supply a bit early.In Colorado on Sundays, all liquor stores are closed. You can buy beer from the corner store or supermarket, but it is the 3.2 or less type beer--which basically tastes like beer flavored water and is different from the stuff sold in liquor stores. The funny part is bars and restaurants are still open serving the real thing,So if you run out on Sunday it is called either A)poor planning on my part and not buying enough on Saturday or B) brother in law comes over on Saturday and drinks all my supply.Dude how does the laws in Colorado work? You live in the state that makes tons of great, strong brews (Great Divide comes to mind immediately), yet youre drinking 3.2 beer?? 3.2?! I cant even fathom what 3.2 beer tastes like. Down here the Bud/Miller/Coors is around 4% give or take a few tenths of a percent.Got away from 3.2 MGD in a can I was drinking this weekend and am back home to the cozy taste of my favorite Grolsch....
Colorado I think is one of the few places that still sells this stuff. I was shocked when I went to Nevada and could buy "real" beer at Walmart....
Cajun Heat
Footballguy
Had a Unibroue Maudite (one of a four-pack) last night. Fabulous stuff; probably my favorite at the moment.
FatMax
Member
I did drink the Hercules last night. Wow. That might be the hoppiest beer I've sampled to date. If Hop Ottin is a true hop bomb, Hercules is a freakin' ICBM. The first drink made my eyes water (not joking). Very good, but for me, it's not a beer that I would want more one of at a sitting. It's almost too much. Almost. Very good, however. Not all that complex, but it is what it is. A hoppin' nuke. I followed it with a SNPA, and I couldn't even taste it.I feel the same way as you about Hop Ottin'. It's a very good beer, but it is not all that complex and could use a bit more balance (like Racer 5). That said, it is still in my top five IPAs and is a beer that hop lovers must try. I'm glad that you got the chance.This is the best thread going right now.
We'll get another trade going soon FatMax. I can send you all the 90minute you want. Have you attacked Hercules yet? If so, whad'ya think?
Just finishing up the 1st Hop Ottin IPA. A pretty standard Northwest IPA. Good beer, just nothing new or exciting. Extreme hop bitterness, which I like in a beer. Really thirst quenching and easy drinking. Id like a tad more malt for more balance, but for flat out hoppiness, this beer fits the bill. Its a true Hop Bomb. Im glad I finally got my hands on some though, Ive been wanting to try ot for a while. I think Ill rev up the Racer 5 next.
I'm saving my last DFH 90 for awhile.
Fullback Fro
yesno
I had the SmuttyNose IPA 12oz last night followed by a Bear Republic Racer 5 12oz bottle. Both were excellent IPA's.
That beer has to be insanely drinkable on cask. 
3C's
Footballguy
Last night I had (apparently) 1 too many pints of Smuttynose IPA (on draft) at a nice little Scottish pub. Me: "So, I'm taking the kids to your mom's tomorrow at 5." Wife: "No. Don't you remember our talk last night? You're taking (daughter0 to field hockey practice." Oh yeah, I remember....sure.
Stingdiddy
Footballguy
Miller Light for me tonight. The over/under is 5 1/2 
Wingnut
Footballguy
I confronted the ******* tonight. He put up a good fight and gave me everything he had, which was alot. Uber aggressive beer, and simply fantastic. In the end he found I was more than Worthy, and I will take on him and his doppleganger (DB) Saturday night.AB is a HUGE beer. Crazy nonstop bitterness that eventually gives way to a nice sweetness without losing any boldness. Excellent, excellent beer. With the insane hop profile and awesome balance, this bad boy could almost be categorized as an IPA. Almost.I will never forget the first time I went toe-to-toe with the *******.
