What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (2 Viewers)

[Nucular George]

I will at least have this for when i'm good and toasty. My SIL got it for my for Christmas because she knew I liked "the good beers". <_<

The G/F's mom got me the "Best of Belgium" variety pack. At first, I was a little excited at the possibilities. Duvel, Chimay, Piraat ... this could be the great Christmas gift. I mean the possiblities are endless, right?Then I opened it.

Eight each of Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, and Lefe Blonde. Better than nothing, I suppose.

I saw that same pack on my last bevmo trip. Opted for the sixer with Piraat and Gulden Draak instead. That Belgian pack you got is still better than my mini keg of Slimeiken.

Heiney mini-keg = ultimate BIF shtick. I'd hold onto that and use it some time.

 

[The Gator]

I will at least have this for when i'm good and toasty. My SIL got it for my for Christmas because she knew I liked "the good beers".

The G/F's mom got me the "Best of Belgium" variety pack. At first, I was a little excited at the possibilities. Duvel, Chimay, Piraat ... this could be the great Christmas gift. I mean the possiblities are endless, right?Then I opened it.

Eight each of Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, and Lefe Blonde. Better than nothing, I suppose.

I saw that same pack on my last bevmo trip. Opted for the sixer with Piraat and Gulden Draak instead. That Belgian pack you got is still better than my mini keg of Slimeiken.

Heiney mini-keg = ultimate BIF shtick. I'd hold onto that and use it some time.

 

[cosjobs]

Okay, so I went to SPec's last night and was disappointed in the selection. Having lived in the bay area and COlorado, most of the offerings I had already tried.

New (to me), interesting stuff I found:

"The Reverend" from Avery is the only I a poured so far. It wsa good, but not great.

Bootlegger Brown Ale - I have high hopes for this because I liek Negro Modelo and NB 1554 so much.

Gubernija Grand 95 Extra Lager - not a fan of lagers, but I figued I's give this Lithuanan 9.5% alcohol a try at 99 cents a pint.

Rogue Amber - this was recommended by the beer salesman

Hog Heaven Barley Wine Style Ale - like the name, will be the next one I open

THoughts on any of the above?

 

[Nucular George]

I will at least have this for when i'm good and toasty. My SIL got it for my for Christmas because she knew I liked "the good beers".

The G/F's mom got me the "Best of Belgium" variety pack. At first, I was a little excited at the possibilities. Duvel, Chimay, Piraat ... this could be the great Christmas gift. I mean the possiblities are endless, right?Then I opened it.

Eight each of Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, and Lefe Blonde. Better than nothing, I suppose.

I saw that same pack on my last bevmo trip. Opted for the sixer with Piraat and Gulden Draak instead. That Belgian pack you got is still better than my mini keg of Slimeiken.

Heiney mini-keg = ultimate BIF shtick. I'd hold onto that and use it some time.

Empty or full, your choice. Empty will be cheaper of course.

 

[beaglemac]

TT, THANKS! I know what I'll be drinking tonight.

I was wondering what "Awaiting pickup per request of recipient" was all about.

Beats me. I sure didn't request anything. Was putting frontline on the dogs and saw DHL coming up the driveway. I didn't wait long to pick it up...about 10 seconds after the driver pulled away. It's like Christmas all over again.

What did he send you?

 

[The Gator]

TT, THANKS! I know what I'll be drinking tonight.

I was wondering what "Awaiting pickup per request of recipient" was all about.

Beats me. I sure didn't request anything. Was putting frontline on the dogs and saw DHL coming up the driveway. I didn't wait long to pick it up...about 10 seconds after the driver pulled away. It's like Christmas all over again.

What did he send you?

I think 4C's got him some Mama.

 

[beaglemac]

Finishing my growler of the delicious Masala Mama

 

[Tip Top]

Finishing my growler of the delicious Masala Mama

You going to review it?

 

[togo]

Just started drinking Fuller's London Porter. Found it at my local liquor store today after looking at a top 100 beer list. It is awesome! Smooth as can be and very, very tasty. Highly recommend it.

 

[The Gator]

Just started drinking Fuller's London Porter. Found it at my local liquor store today after looking at a top 100 beer list. It is awesome! Smooth as can be and very, very tasty. Highly recommend it.

This is a very good brew.

 

[Skylord]

Xmas Zinnebir

 

[nase]

Okay, so I went to SPec's last night and was disappointed in the selection. Having lived in the bay area and COlorado, most of the offerings I had already tried.New (to me), interesting stuff I found:"The Reverend" from Avery is the only I a poured so far. It wsa good, but not great.Bootlegger Brown Ale - I have high hopes for this because I liek Negro Modelo and NB 1554 so much.Gubernija Grand 95 Extra Lager - not a fan of lagers, but I figued I's give this Lithuanan 9.5% alcohol a try at 99 cents a pint.Rogue Amber - this was recommended by the beer salesmanHog Heaven Barley Wine Style Ale - like the name, will be the next one I openTHoughts on any of the above?

i can honestly say that i've never had any of these beers but will try to help the best i can.1. the Reverend is a belgian quadrupel, a malty, high ABV beer. i have liked this style so far but it may not be for everybody. what was it that you didn't like about it?2. Bootlegger Brown - I'm confused by your comparisons of a brown ale, vienna lager, and belgian dark ale. 3 different styles.3. Gubernija - I'm going to go ahead and guess that you got what you paid for with this one. Good beer just doesn't come cheap. You shouldn't expect to pay less than $4 or so for a good 22oz'er or less than $7 or so for a 6-pack.4. Rogue Amber - One of the more highly rated beers from this style so it should be pretty good.5. Hog Heaven - Probably a decent introduction to the barley wine style, which is heavy in alcohol and i find to be nearing 'syrupy' when at room-temp or at the very least, the mouthfeel is going to be low carbonation and rather smooth/thick.Whole Foods on North Lamar apparently has good service so your best bet for beer help as you shop might be to go there.

 

[cosjobs]

I am having the bootlegger now. Its an Austin brewed brown ale. I like it very much. It is similar to New Belgium's 1554 Brussels style black ale and Negro Modelo a Dark Ale.

Dark Ale, Brown Ale, Black Ale... all taste somewhat similar to me and I like them. I do not know what Vienna beer means, and I did notice a couple of site list Negro as a Vienna beer- but it says Dark Ale on the lable. I wonder if maybe they are referring to Modelo Especial?

 

[mr. furley]

Beers of the World Giftpack contains:

Siwo Xihu Beer

Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen

Coopers Sparkling Ale

Belhaven Scottish Ale

Delirium Tremens

San Miguel Premium Lager (checks in at 2.9 on BA)

Lion Stout

Eku Pils

she also bought me what she called "a lame gift" that contained two bombers. one bomber of Lion Stout, one of Lion Lager with a Lion embossed tulip glass.

 

[3C's]

TT, THANKS! I know what I'll be drinking tonight.

I was wondering what "Awaiting pickup per request of recipient" was all about.

Beats me. I sure didn't request anything. Was putting frontline on the dogs and saw DHL coming up the driveway. I didn't wait long to pick it up...about 10 seconds after the driver pulled away. It's like Christmas all over again.

What did he send you?

I think 4C's got him some Mama.

Yep! almost gone too. (feeling good...pulled my stitches out with a pair of tweezers )And a couple of cans from Surley (Furious and Bender), a bomber of Cane and Eble, and a bottle of Arcadia Imperial Stout. Once again I owe TT big time.

 

[The Gator]

Beers of the World Giftpack contains:

Siwo Xihu Beer

Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen

Coopers Sparkling Ale

Belhaven Scottish Ale

Delirium Tremens

San Miguel Premium Lager (checks in at 2.9 on BA)

Lion Stout

Eku Pils

she also bought me what she called "a lame gift" that contained two bombers. one bomber of Lion Stout, one of Lion Lager with a Lion embossed tulip glass.

Not to shabby, four of them are recommended.

 

[3C's]

Beers of the World Giftpack contains:

Siwo Xihu Beer

Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen

Coopers Sparkling Ale

Belhaven Scottish Ale

Delirium Tremens

San Miguel Premium Lager (checks in at 2.9 on BA)

Lion Stout

Eku Pils

she also bought me what she called "a lame gift" that contained two bombers. one bomber of Lion Stout, one of Lion Lager with a Lion embossed tulip glass.

Not to shabby, four of them are recommended.

The Belhaven, Lion Stout and Delirium are definitely good. Haven't had any of the others.

 

[The Gator]

The Belhaven, Lion Stout and Delirium are definitely good. Haven't had any of the others.

Those little packs aren't too bad. Mine wasn't this good as the best and only highly rated one was the Coopers Best Extra Stout.

 

[3C's]

The Belhaven, Lion Stout and Delirium are definitely good. Haven't had any of the others.

Those little packs aren't too bad. Mine wasn't this good as the best and only highly rated one was the Coopers Best Extra Stout.

I've never been "lucky" enough to get one of those. Most of the family is religious so they won't ever be buying me beer. My wife wanted to buy me beer for a birthday gift once. She asked what to look for. I told her to make sure it had a glass in the gift pack. Got the 3 pack of Chimay and glass.

 

[The Gator]

The Belhaven, Lion Stout and Delirium are definitely good. Haven't had any of the others.

Those little packs aren't too bad. Mine wasn't this good as the best and only highly rated one was the Coopers Best Extra Stout.

I've never been "lucky" enough to get one of those. Most of the family is religious so they won't ever be buying me beer. My wife wanted to buy me beer for a birthday gift once. She asked what to look for. I told her to make sure it had a glass in the gift pack. Got the 3 pack of Chimay and glass.

They are decent for beginers(see furley). just for the fact they usually have at least 6 different style of brews. Like furley got 4 that are 85 or better, thats a great deal for $10 IIRC.What 3 pack did you get? Did it have a specific name? I might need to look for one of those.

 

[3C's]

The Belhaven, Lion Stout and Delirium are definitely good. Haven't had any of the others.

Those little packs aren't too bad. Mine wasn't this good as the best and only highly rated one was the Coopers Best Extra Stout.

I've never been "lucky" enough to get one of those. Most of the family is religious so they won't ever be buying me beer. My wife wanted to buy me beer for a birthday gift once. She asked what to look for. I told her to make sure it had a glass in the gift pack. Got the 3 pack of Chimay and glass.

They are decent for beginers(see furley). just for the fact they usually have at least 6 different style of brews. Like furley got 4 that are 85 or better, thats a great deal for $10 IIRC.What 3 pack did you get? Did it have a specific name? I might need to look for one of those.

It's a standard Chimay gift pack. A glass, and one of each of white, blue and red. I don't remember when they start showing up, but it seems like it's around fall/winter. Man those are good. i haven't had Chimay in what seems like a couple of years. Or a La Fin du Monde. Time to try them again.

 

[Skylord]

Brugse Zot

 

[mr. furley]

fiancee tells me that her parents are getting me a gift certificate to my favorite beer store.

she says: "my parents think you're an alcoholic"

me:

her: "seriously"

me: because you told them to buy me a $20 gift certificate to a liquor store? it's better than the candle they gave me last year

her: "i told them you like to drink different kinds of beer. so you buy them 1 or 2 at a time instead of buying a case of Miller or something. they think that's wierd. they think you drink too much."

me: you did tell them that i have maybe a 6-pack total on the weekends, right?

her: "yeah. they think that those wierd beers are stronger and that you should be drinking Miller or Bud or something."

 

[Nucular George]

fiancee tells me that her parents are getting me a gift certificate to my favorite beer store.

she says: "my parents think you're an alcoholic"

me:

her: "seriously"

me: because you told them to buy me a $20 gift certificate to a liquor store? it's better than the candle they gave me last year

her: "i told them you like to drink different kinds of beer. so you buy them 1 or 2 at a time instead of buying a case of Miller or something. they think that's wierd. they think you drink too much."

me: you did tell them that i have maybe a 6-pack total on the weekends, right?

her: "yeah. they think that those wierd beers are stronger and that you should be drinking Miller or Bud or something."

Did you tell them about freezing your cologne and Nyquil to get the alcohol out of it? Because that could explain a lot of things in this story.

 

[mr. furley]

fiancee tells me that her parents are getting me a gift certificate to my favorite beer store.

she says: "my parents think you're an alcoholic"

me:

her: "seriously"

me: because you told them to buy me a $20 gift certificate to a liquor store? it's better than the candle they gave me last year

her: "i told them you like to drink different kinds of beer. so you buy them 1 or 2 at a time instead of buying a case of Miller or something. they think that's wierd. they think you drink too much."

me: you did tell them that i have maybe a 6-pack total on the weekends, right?

her: "yeah. they think that those wierd beers are stronger and that you should be drinking Miller or Bud or something."

Did you tell them about freezing your cologne and Nyquil to get the alcohol out of it? Because that could explain a lot of things in this story.

bravo

 

[Tip Top]

Last night I hung out with my brother, who is town for the holidays. It was a good beer night.

New Glarus Enigma

New Glarus Raspberry Tart

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale

 

[urbanhack]

fiancee tells me that her parents are getting me a gift certificate to my favorite beer store.

she says: "my parents think you're an alcoholic"

me:

her: "seriously"

me: because you told them to buy me a $20 gift certificate to a liquor store? it's better than the candle they gave me last year

her: "i told them you like to drink different kinds of beer. so you buy them 1 or 2 at a time instead of buying a case of Miller or something. they think that's wierd. they think you drink too much."

me: you did tell them that i have maybe a 6-pack total on the weekends, right?

her: "yeah. they think that those wierd beers are stronger and that you should be drinking Miller or Bud or something."

Did you tell them about freezing your cologne and Nyquil to get the alcohol out of it? Because that could explain a lot of things in this story.

link?

 

[bakes]

Stone Oaked ******* and 10th Anniversary last night. Found out my SIL makes the same face my wife does when drinking a highly hopped beer.

Heading over to the Pump Station for a pint of 2 year old Old Musty barleywine at lunch, then home early.

 

[bakes]

fiancee tells me that her parents are getting me a gift certificate to my favorite beer store.

she says: "my parents think you're an alcoholic"

me:

her: "seriously"

me: because you told them to buy me a $20 gift certificate to a liquor store? it's better than the candle they gave me last year

her: "i told them you like to drink different kinds of beer. so you buy them 1 or 2 at a time instead of buying a case of Miller or something. they think that's wierd. they think you drink too much."

me: you did tell them that i have maybe a 6-pack total on the weekends, right?

her: "yeah. they think that those wierd beers are stronger and that you should be drinking Miller or Bud or something."

Did you tell them about freezing your cologne and Nyquil to get the alcohol out of it? Because that could explain a lot of things in this story.

bravo

Personally, I prefer Robitussin slushies. The concentrated guaifenesin combined with the alcohol brings the little blue clowns out to play.

 

[The Gator]

fiancee tells me that her parents are getting me a gift certificate to my favorite beer store.

she says: "my parents think you're an alcoholic"

me:

her: "seriously"

me: because you told them to buy me a $20 gift certificate to a liquor store? it's better than the candle they gave me last year

her: "i told them you like to drink different kinds of beer. so you buy them 1 or 2 at a time instead of buying a case of Miller or something. they think that's wierd. they think you drink too much."

me: you did tell them that i have maybe a 6-pack total on the weekends, right?

her: "yeah. they think that those wierd beers are stronger and that you should be drinking Miller or Bud or something."

Did you tell them about freezing your cologne and Nyquil to get the alcohol out of it? Because that could explain a lot of things in this story.

bravo

Personally, I prefer Robitussin slushies. The concentrated guaifenesin combined with the alcohol brings the little blue clowns out to play.

 

[Nucular George]

fiancee tells me that her parents are getting me a gift certificate to my favorite beer store.

she says: "my parents think you're an alcoholic"

me:

her: "seriously"

me: because you told them to buy me a $20 gift certificate to a liquor store? it's better than the candle they gave me last year

her: "i told them you like to drink different kinds of beer. so you buy them 1 or 2 at a time instead of buying a case of Miller or something. they think that's wierd. they think you drink too much."

me: you did tell them that i have maybe a 6-pack total on the weekends, right?

her: "yeah. they think that those wierd beers are stronger and that you should be drinking Miller or Bud or something."

Did you tell them about freezing your cologne and Nyquil to get the alcohol out of it? Because that could explain a lot of things in this story.

link?

Link to Furley's misuse of common cold medications and personal grooming products? It's all in the dossier you should have gotten upon initiation into the "Thread".Link to the common misuse of such products in general? Well there are many ways I can go with that. I knew a guy in HS who tried this trick with Polo cologne. It didn't work out too well for poor Randy, as I think the alcohol involved is of the ethyl variety. So he would have been better off mixing it with gas for his car. As far as the Nyquil, that has been talked about before in AA meetings. So it's not like I really need to cover it again. Right?

How's that for a link?

 

[Nucular George]

Heading over to the Pump Station for a pint of 2 year old Old Musty barleywine at lunch, then home early.

You know what? If you're dyslexic (me = check) AND you read that sentence very fast, it almost looks like bakes is going to the "Rump Station".

 

[Tip Top]

For the first time, I finally saw myself on the 6 pack of BA's over at Beer Advocate.

 

[Tip Top]

Some Tyranena news for those that care...

Next up in the Brewer's Gone Wild! series will be either a Brandy Barrel Aged Imperial Brown that has been in barrels since spring... or a Coffee Imperial Oatmeal Porter (everyone keeps harrassing me to do a stout so I do everything possible to make variations of porter).

Haven't decided which will come out first.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

Heavy Seas Loose Cannon (nicely priced IPA).

 

[3C's]

Some Tyranena news for those that care...Next up in the Brewer's Gone Wild! series will be either a Brandy Barrel Aged Imperial Brown that has been in barrels since spring... or a Coffee Imperial Oatmeal Porter (everyone keeps harrassing me to do a stout so I do everything possible to make variations of porter).Haven't decided which will come out first.

The Imp Brown sounds interesting.

 

[3C's]

Heavy Seas Loose Cannon (nicely priced IPA).

Yep. And a decent beer as well.

 

[The Gator]

For the first time, I finally saw myself on the 6 pack of BA's over at Beer Advocate.

What's ths?

 

[Skylord]

Wasatch Evolution amber.

I'm getting close to finishing off these Utah beers

 

[Colin Dowling]

Keystone Light, which has replaced Bud Light as my ale of choice.

(Holiday Bowl just started and tomorrow is my last day at Dell, so I'm getting shnockered.)

 

[The Gator]

For the first time, I finally saw myself on the 6 pack of BA's over at Beer Advocate.

What's ths?

 

[The Gator]

How are organic beers in general? I saw a new brew at the local pump station but hesitated because it was organic.

BTW, said station had SN Celebration.

 

[nase]

Keystone Light, which has replaced Bud Light as my ale of choice.(Holiday Bowl just started and tomorrow is my last day at Dell, so I'm getting shnockered.)

neither are ales.

 

[Tip Top]

For the first time, I finally saw myself on the 6 pack of BA's over at Beer Advocate.

What's ths?

It's the random BA members that are featured on the far right of the forum homepage.

 

[Tip Top]

How are organic beers in general? I saw a new brew at the local pump station but hesitated because it was organic.BTW, said station had SN Celebration.

I have found organic beers to be

 

[The Gator]

For the first time, I finally saw myself on the 6 pack of BA's over at Beer Advocate.

What's ths?

It's the random BA members that are featured on the far right of the forum homepage.

Ok, I see. However, you got the axe already. Catch you next time.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Keystone Light, which has replaced Bud Light as my ale of choice.(Holiday Bowl just started and tomorrow is my last day at Dell, so I'm getting shnockered.)

neither are ales.

Perhaps, but neither of them has a condescending tongue criticizing my choices....

 

[The Gator]

How are organic beers in general? I saw a new brew at the local pump station but hesitated because it was organic.BTW, said station had SN Celebration.

I have found organic beers to be

I thought I read a few things in here about them. What is the main difference in them? I mean, aren't all the ingrediants natural anyway?

 

[JAA]

DFH Pangaea

Reviews make it sound disapointing

 

[3C's]

For the first time, I finally saw myself on the 6 pack of BA's over at Beer Advocate.

What's ths?

It's the random BA members that are featured on the far right of the forum homepage.

Ok, I see. However, you got the axe already. Catch you next time.

It's random. Each time you go to/refresh the page the 6 change. My good buddy just came up.