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

[guest 54788]

ok, so today I'm too lazy today to drive 45 mins. to Buster's (the store that FatMax found for me ) so I check the liquor store a mile or so from my work in Memphis (has a sign out front that says they have big beer). Yeah, they have singles of Chimay and a few others in a little 3' section but that's about it.

On the way home I call the liquor store that just opened about 10 miles from home (I live in the sticks)  and ask them if they carry any big beer. The owner's response - "Not yet but what do you like? I'm going to look into ordering some stuff next week."   The problem is that I have no idea at this point (of the "big" beers I've only tried Celebrator, Duvel and La Fin Du Monde) so I tell him that I'm not sure.

Tonight's assignment for the beer dudes: If you liked the malty stuff (not the hoppy) what would be a few good recommendations for him?

Do you like Belgians?

I liked the Duvel and the La Fin Du Monde.

Both of those are Pale Belgians (not knocking them at all .. Duvel is one of my favorite beers in the world). Have you ever had a Belgian dark (quadruppel)? St. Bernardus, Rochefort 10, Allagash four, etc?

none of those 3 were available at Buster's. So far I have not had a quadruppel.

 

[FatMax]

ok, so today I'm too lazy today to drive 45 mins. to Buster's (the store that FatMax found for me ) so I check the liquor store a mile or so from my work in Memphis (has a sign out front that says they have big beer). Yeah, they have singles of Chimay and a few others in a little 3' section but that's about it.

On the way home I call the liquor store that just opened about 10 miles from home (I live in the sticks)  and ask them if they carry any big beer. The owner's response - "Not yet but what do you like? I'm going to look into ordering some stuff next week."   The problem is that I have no idea at this point (of the "big" beers I've only tried Celebrator, Duvel and La Fin Du Monde) so I tell him that I'm not sure.

Tonight's assignment for the beer dudes: If you liked the malty stuff (not the hoppy) what would be a few good recommendations for him?

Do you like Belgians?

I liked the Duvel and the La Fin Du Monde.

Both of those are Pale Belgians (not knocking them at all .. Duvel is one of my favorite beers in the world). Have you ever had a Belgian dark (quadruppel)? St. Bernardus, Rochefort 10, Allagash four, etc?

none of those 3 were available at Buster's. So far I have not had a quadruppel.

First of all, Furley, please don't be offended.Furley had the St. Bernardus Abt 12 and liked it a lot, and he isn't an experienced beer drinker. It's a Belgian, and a little pricey, but one of the best beer around. Even for those who are experienced beer drinkers. It is seriously a great beer.

That said, the very first thing you should do is talk your local store into carrying Stone stuff if they don't already.

 

[Skylord]

ok, so today I'm too lazy today to drive 45 mins. to Buster's (the store that FatMax found for me ) so I check the liquor store a mile or so from my work in Memphis (has a sign out front that says they have big beer). Yeah, they have singles of Chimay and a few others in a little 3' section but that's about it.

On the way home I call the liquor store that just opened about 10 miles from home (I live in the sticks) and ask them if they carry any big beer. The owner's response - "Not yet but what do you like? I'm going to look into ordering some stuff next week." The problem is that I have no idea at this point (of the "big" beers I've only tried Celebrator, Duvel and La Fin Du Monde) so I tell him that I'm not sure.

Tonight's assignment for the beer dudes: If you liked the malty stuff (not the hoppy) what would be a few good recommendations for him?

Do you like Belgians?

I liked the Duvel and the La Fin Du Monde.

Both of those are Pale Belgians (not knocking them at all .. Duvel is one of my favorite beers in the world). Have you ever had a Belgian dark (quadruppel)? St. Bernardus, Rochefort 10, Allagash four, etc?

none of those 3 were available at Buster's. So far I have not had a quadruppel.

First of all, Furley, please don't be offended.Furley had the St. Bernardus Abt 12 and liked it a lot, and he isn't an experienced beer drinker. It's a Belgian, and a little pricey, but one of the best beer around. Even for those who are experienced beer drinkers. It is seriously a great beer.

That said, the very first thing you should do is talk your local store into carrying Stone stuff if they don't already.

The St Bernardus 12 is a life changing beer. Any standard beer drinker who engages it will never look at beer the same again.

 

[guest 54788]

ok, so today I'm too lazy today to drive 45 mins. to Buster's (the store that FatMax found for me ) so I check the liquor store a mile or so from my work in Memphis (has a sign out front that says they have big beer). Yeah, they have singles of Chimay and a few others in a little 3' section but that's about it.

On the way home I call the liquor store that just opened about 10 miles from home (I live in the sticks)  and ask them if they carry any big beer. The owner's response - "Not yet but what do you like? I'm going to look into ordering some stuff next week."   The problem is that I have no idea at this point (of the "big" beers I've only tried Celebrator, Duvel and La Fin Du Monde) so I tell him that I'm not sure.

Tonight's assignment for the beer dudes: If you liked the malty stuff (not the hoppy) what would be a few good recommendations for him?

Do you like Belgians?

I liked the Duvel and the La Fin Du Monde.

Both of those are Pale Belgians (not knocking them at all .. Duvel is one of my favorite beers in the world). Have you ever had a Belgian dark (quadruppel)? St. Bernardus, Rochefort 10, Allagash four, etc?

none of those 3 were available at Buster's. So far I have not had a quadruppel.

First of all, Furley, please don't be offended.Furley had the St. Bernardus Abt 12 and liked it a lot, and he isn't an experienced beer drinker. It's a Belgian, and a little pricey, but one of the best beer around. Even for those who are experienced beer drinkers. It is seriously a great beer.

That said, the very first thing you should do is talk your local store into carrying Stone stuff if they don't already.

Stone RIS is on my list to tell him (even though I haven't tried it yet), going to make the drive and get some tomorrow at Buster's.

 

[FatMax]

ok, so today I'm too lazy today to drive 45 mins. to Buster's (the store that FatMax found for me ) so I check the liquor store a mile or so from my work in Memphis (has a sign out front that says they have big beer). Yeah, they have singles of Chimay and a few others in a little 3' section but that's about it.

On the way home I call the liquor store that just opened about 10 miles from home (I live in the sticks)  and ask them if they carry any big beer. The owner's response - "Not yet but what do you like? I'm going to look into ordering some stuff next week."   The problem is that I have no idea at this point (of the "big" beers I've only tried Celebrator, Duvel and La Fin Du Monde) so I tell him that I'm not sure.

Tonight's assignment for the beer dudes: If you liked the malty stuff (not the hoppy) what would be a few good recommendations for him?

Do you like Belgians?

I liked the Duvel and the La Fin Du Monde.

Both of those are Pale Belgians (not knocking them at all .. Duvel is one of my favorite beers in the world). Have you ever had a Belgian dark (quadruppel)? St. Bernardus, Rochefort 10, Allagash four, etc?

none of those 3 were available at Buster's. So far I have not had a quadruppel.

First of all, Furley, please don't be offended.Furley had the St. Bernardus Abt 12 and liked it a lot, and he isn't an experienced beer drinker. It's a Belgian, and a little pricey, but one of the best beer around. Even for those who are experienced beer drinkers. It is seriously a great beer.

That said, the very first thing you should do is talk your local store into carrying Stone stuff if they don't already.

Stone RIS is on my list to tell him (even though I haven't tried it yet), going to make the drive and get some tomorrow at Buster's.

Although Stone RIS is a world class beer, I would focus on that one in particular. Stone Brewing as a bunch of beers that are great. Just try to get your store to stock them.

 

[Skylord]

Hellllloooooo Expedition stout. Might just be the thickest beer on the market.

 

[FatMax]

Hellllloooooo Expedition stout. Might just be the thickest beer on the market.

I LOVED that stuff. So smooth.

 

[Wingnut]

Hellllloooooo Expedition stout. Might just be the thickest beer on the market.

I LOVED that stuff. So smooth.

Im gonna hold onto a few for later in the year Drinking a Ballast Point Big eye IPA right now from Skylord. Good stuff

 

[Skylord]

Hellllloooooo Expedition stout. Might just be the thickest beer on the market.

I LOVED that stuff. So smooth.

Reminds me of Old Rasputin, except much more complex.

 

[Wingnut]

Hellllloooooo Expedition stout. Might just be the thickest beer on the market.

I LOVED that stuff. So smooth.

Reminds me of Old Rasputin, except much more complex.

And thicker.

 

[Skylord]

Hellllloooooo Expedition stout. Might just be the thickest beer on the market.

I LOVED that stuff. So smooth.

Reminds me of Old Rasputin, except much more complex.

And thicker.

Probably the biggest discrepency from RB and BA. RB says #7 in the world, BA says #29. Its pretty friggin good but I don't know about #7.

 

[guest 54788]

ok, so today I'm too lazy today to drive 45 mins. to Buster's (the store that FatMax found for me ) so I check the liquor store a mile or so from my work in Memphis (has a sign out front that says they have big beer). Yeah, they have singles of Chimay and a few others in a little 3' section but that's about it.

On the way home I call the liquor store that just opened about 10 miles from home (I live in the sticks)  and ask them if they carry any big beer. The owner's response - "Not yet but what do you like? I'm going to look into ordering some stuff next week."   The problem is that I have no idea at this point (of the "big" beers I've only tried Celebrator, Duvel and La Fin Du Monde) so I tell him that I'm not sure.

Tonight's assignment for the beer dudes: If you liked the malty stuff (not the hoppy) what would be a few good recommendations for him?

Do you like Belgians?

I liked the Duvel and the La Fin Du Monde.

Both of those are Pale Belgians (not knocking them at all .. Duvel is one of my favorite beers in the world). Have you ever had a Belgian dark (quadruppel)? St. Bernardus, Rochefort 10, Allagash four, etc?

none of those 3 were available at Buster's. So far I have not had a quadruppel.

First of all, Furley, please don't be offended.Furley had the St. Bernardus Abt 12 and liked it a lot, and he isn't an experienced beer drinker. It's a Belgian, and a little pricey, but one of the best beer around. Even for those who are experienced beer drinkers. It is seriously a great beer.

That said, the very first thing you should do is talk your local store into carrying Stone stuff if they don't already.

Stone RIS is on my list to tell him (even though I haven't tried it yet), going to make the drive and get some tomorrow at Buster's.

Although Stone RIS is a world class beer, I would focus on that one in particular. Stone Brewing as a bunch of beers that are great. Just try to get your store to stock them.

will do.

 

[Skylord]

Wow...having a Terrapin Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout courtesy of Regularguy. It has A LOT of coffee flavor, like more than any other beer I've ever had.

This is interesting...should open up quite a bit once it warms up

 

[regularguy]

Wow...having a Terrapin Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout courtesy of Regularguy. It has A LOT of coffee flavor, like more than any other beer I've ever had.

This is interesting...should open up quite a bit once it warms up

Final verdict? I tried one a week or so ago and liked it a lot.

 

[mr. furley]

You guys are too high class of beer drinkers for me..

If I want to compare taste of high brow alcoholic beverages I'll join a wine tasting club.

GB the stuff that gets you so tore up that you lose you underwear and wake up next to a coyote-ugly chick!  

That's when you know you are drinking good beer!

In that case, GB Thunderbird and an Old English fowty.

Nothing wrong with a little 8-ball! I remember many a nights where we would chug down a 40 of that stuff before going out to the clubs. Made it a lot cheaper to get drunk!

amen to thatdrinking Olde English is how i earned my nickname in college

 

[mr. furley]

ok, so today I'm too lazy today to drive 45 mins. to Buster's (the store that FatMax found for me ) so I check the liquor store a mile or so from my work in Memphis (has a sign out front that says they have big beer). Yeah, they have singles of Chimay and a few others in a little 3' section but that's about it.

On the way home I call the liquor store that just opened about 10 miles from home (I live in the sticks)  and ask them if they carry any big beer. The owner's response - "Not yet but what do you like? I'm going to look into ordering some stuff next week."   The problem is that I have no idea at this point (of the "big" beers I've only tried Celebrator, Duvel and La Fin Du Monde) so I tell him that I'm not sure.

Tonight's assignment for the beer dudes: If you liked the malty stuff (not the hoppy) what would be a few good recommendations for him?

Do you like Belgians?

I liked the Duvel and the La Fin Du Monde.

Both of those are Pale Belgians (not knocking them at all .. Duvel is one of my favorite beers in the world). Have you ever had a Belgian dark (quadruppel)? St. Bernardus, Rochefort 10, Allagash four, etc?

none of those 3 were available at Buster's. So far I have not had a quadruppel.

First of all, Furley, please don't be offended.Furley had the St. Bernardus Abt 12 and liked it a lot, and he isn't an experienced beer drinker. It's a Belgian, and a little pricey, but one of the best beer around. Even for those who are experienced beer drinkers. It is seriously a great beer.

That said, the very first thing you should do is talk your local store into carrying Stone stuff if they don't already.

offended by what?i've only started drinking the expensive beers since around January..... i'll admit that i don't know ####.

the St Bernardus Abt 12 was freaking fantastic. highly recommended. i'm not yet real keel on the super complex flavors and biting styles.. but this one, when warmed a bit, is excellent.

 

[joffer]

my Great Divide Hercules Double IPA arrived yesterday. Had a couple last night.

Holy #### that's good beer

 

[Skylord]

Wow...having a Terrapin Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout courtesy of Regularguy. It has A LOT of coffee flavor, like more than any other beer I've ever had.

This is interesting...should open up quite a bit once it warms up

Final verdict? I tried one a week or so ago and liked it a lot.

It was really good but lacked carbonation. With a big, pillowy head this beer would have been in the low 4's instead of high 3's.

 

[regularguy]

Wow...having a Terrapin Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout courtesy of Regularguy. It has A LOT of coffee flavor, like more than any other beer I've ever had.

This is interesting...should open up quite a bit once it warms up

Final verdict? I tried one a week or so ago and liked it a lot.

It was really good but lacked carbonation. With a big, pillowy head this beer would have been in the low 4's instead of high 3's.

Good point. I noticed mine didn't have much of a head at all, but I didn't think a lot about it since I don't drink this style very often. Then later, I read a review at BA that mentioned the head and etc. Maybe they're not very consistent.

 

[bakes]

The St Bernardus 12 is a life changing beer. Any standard beer drinker who engages it will never look at beer the same again.

Bringing a 750 of it to my mom's tomorrow for Mother's Day - roasting a boneless rib roast rubbed with garlic and rosemary with some sort of potato (I'll wing that) and garlic-steamed broccoli for my wife, mom, and sister. CB having a 75 year old mom who's into good beer - of course, she IS from Germany so.... Heading upstairs now to cook dinner and pop open a bomber of Moylan's Hopsickle. Looking forward to that one...

 

[Skylord]

Ladies and Gentlemen, its time.

I'm cracking my Westy. And I'm following Winston Smith's idea of side by siding it with the Bernardus 12. Pictures and reviews to follow.

Wish me luck. Or curse my name, wish is probably whats going to happen

 

[Wingnut]

Ladies and Gentlemen, its time.

I'm cracking my Westy. And I'm following Winston Smith's idea of side by siding it with the Bernardus 12. Pictures and reviews to follow.

Wish me luck. Or curse my name, wish is probably whats going to happen

How'd you get a Westy?

 

[Skylord]

Ladies and Gentlemen, its time.

I'm cracking my Westy. And I'm following Winston Smith's idea of side by siding it with the Bernardus 12. Pictures and reviews to follow.

Wish me luck. Or curse my name, wish is probably whats going to happen

How'd you get a Westy?

Got it April 1

 

[FatMax]

Well?? I'm waiting for the Westy report.

Currently drinking a Duvel, the pedestrian (compared to Westy) #28 beer on BA. What is it about a Duvel Tulip glass that makes the bubbles come in a line right from the center of the bottle. Cool looking, but a little odd.

 

[bakes]

This here Hopsickle... neat beer. Smells like hop jelly on toast. Just full of toasty malt and great bitterness, topped with the citric Cascade/Centennial flavors. Hints of dried grass in there as well. Extremely well hidden alcohol - just a warming surge o' at the end. Highly enjoyable.

Centennial is one of my favorite hops - just a beautifully smooth citrusy hop with simply no sharp flavor edges.

WHERE'S THAT WESTY REPORT?!?!?!?!

 

[guest 54788]

having my first Stone Imperial Russian Stout. It's a lot smoother than I expected. I like it!

 

[bakes]

having my first Stone Imperial Russian Stout. It's a lot smoother than I expected. I like it!

One of the best of its kind IMO. Really ages well too - worth picking up a bottle, stashing it in a cool spot for a year, then cracking it open. Even smoother if you can imagine.

 

[guest 54788]

having my first Stone Imperial Russian Stout. It's a lot smoother than I expected. I like it! 

One of the best of its kind IMO. Really ages well too - worth picking up a bottle, stashing it in a cool spot for a year, then cracking it open. Even smoother if you can imagine.

how long can you shelve these? This one says it's a early summer '05.

 

[FatMax]

having my first Stone Imperial Russian Stout. It's a lot smoother than I expected. I like it! 

One of the best of its kind IMO. Really ages well too - worth picking up a bottle, stashing it in a cool spot for a year, then cracking it open. Even smoother if you can imagine.

I've got a bunch of them to do just that. Question for the beer guys around: If I age a beer, will it be OK to do in an ambient temperature of around 70 degrees? Or should I make room in the fridge. Unfortunately, these are pretty much my only options.

 

[FatMax]

having my first Stone Imperial Russian Stout. It's a lot smoother than I expected. I like it! 

One of the best of its kind IMO. Really ages well too - worth picking up a bottle, stashing it in a cool spot for a year, then cracking it open. Even smoother if you can imagine.

how long can you shelve these? This one says it's a early summer '05.

Good question.

 

[Wingnut]

Racer 5. I never get sick of this beer.

Also drank a Charleston Halfmoon Hefe from the Charleston Brewing co, courtsey of the FBG BOTM club #2. A really refreshing nice Hefe. Tasted great at the end of a hot day.

 

[Wingnut]

Also had a Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale with dinner. Cooked up an Apple Bourbon marinated pork loin, skewered bacon-wrapped scallops, grilled corn in the husk , baked potato, and crab stuffed portabello mushrooms.

 

[Skylord]

Westvleteren Abt 12 vs St. Bernardus Abt 12

I'll focus most all of the review on the Westy. You all know the Bernardus so I won't go into tasting notes.

Appearance: Here we go. Head died quickly. Slight remnant holding on around edge of glass. Lots of sediment..HEAVY with sediment. Toffee colored, raw sienna.

Smell: Aroma slightly sour like apple juice. Candi sugar, raisins. Caramel apple.

Taste: Oh my god, where to begin. There are far too many flavors happening to even try to isolate one. Bit overwhelming in the best way possible.

Maple sweetness hits the tip of the tongue immediately before the caramel apple flavors wash over the palate. Lots of toffee and dried fruits. A slight malty roastedness lingers after the swallow...coffee undertones towards the back of the tongue with a minute sourness in the middle of the tongue. Holy crap.

Mouthfeel: Thick texture. Its almost like they brewed the beer then removed actual "liquid" out to condense flavor and mouth feel.

Drinkability: It was everything I thought it would be. If the head retention was better we'd be looking at a 5.0. Instead I give this bottle a 4.8

Tasting the Bernardus next to the Westy was a mistake. All it did was show the limitations and weaknesses of the Bernardus, which I didn't know it had. But when I put them side by side, it was clear as day. Not even close, not even in the same ball park. These aren't anywhere on the same level. But the Bernardus is a great beer, is the Westy really that good?

YES.

Stop at nothing to get this beer.

 

[Skylord]

having my first Stone Imperial Russian Stout. It's a lot smoother than I expected. I like it!

One of the best of its kind IMO. Really ages well too - worth picking up a bottle, stashing it in a cool spot for a year, then cracking it open. Even smoother if you can imagine.

how long can you shelve these? This one says it's a early summer '05.

Good question.

Check the tasting notes.

 

[Wingnut]

Tasting the Bernardus next to the Westy was a mistake. All it did was show the limitations and weaknesses of the Bernardus, which I didn't know it had. But when I put them side by side, it was clear as day. Not even close, not even in the same ball park. These aren't anywhere on the same level. But the Bernardus is a great beer, is the Westy really that good?

YES.

Stop at nothing to get this beer.

 

[Skylord]

Tasting the Bernardus next to the Westy was a mistake. All it did was show the limitations and weaknesses of the Bernardus, which I didn't know it had. But when I put them side by side, it was clear as day. Not even close, not even in the same ball park. These aren't anywhere on the same level. But the Bernardus is a great beer, is the Westy really that good?

YES.

Stop at nothing to get this beer.

There's a reason this beer is the highest rated beer on both BA and RB. A very good reason.

 

[bakes]

having my first Stone Imperial Russian Stout. It's a lot smoother than I expected. I like it!

One of the best of its kind IMO. Really ages well too - worth picking up a bottle, stashing it in a cool spot for a year, then cracking it open. Even smoother if you can imagine.

I've got a bunch of them to do just that. Question for the beer guys around: If I age a beer, will it be OK to do in an ambient temperature of around 70 degrees? Or should I make room in the fridge. Unfortunately, these are pretty much my only options.

I've always aged them at cellar temperature, or about 55 degrees. Fridge would be second choice. Only tried room temp once, with a Victory Old Ho, and it wasn't as good as the one I aged in the basement.Generally, the bigger/higher alcohol the brew, and the more hops, the better it ages. I did a vertical tasting of Middle Ages Druid Fluid barleywine a couple of years back, 2000 through 2004 vintages. Fresh, it's a hoppy barleywine, just full of juicy citrus hops over a caramel maltiness. After a year or two the fresh, aromatic hops subside leaving behind a hoppy spiciness in the flavor and it becomes more about the malt. Gets a bit drier, too. After three or four years it begins to oxidize and a cardboardiness begins to emerge - definitely suboptimum.

Things to remember - unlike wine, keep the bottles upright. Get enough to try one every 6 months or so and, when the taste starts to go south, plan on drinking them soon afterwards. Don't do what i did and figure "hey, that Aventinus will age perfectly" and forget about it for three years - like drinking a hefeweiss soaked cardboard box.

BA had an entire forum on aging beers - some great info there.

 

[Wingnut]

having my first Stone Imperial Russian Stout. It's a lot smoother than I expected. I like it!

One of the best of its kind IMO. Really ages well too - worth picking up a bottle, stashing it in a cool spot for a year, then cracking it open. Even smoother if you can imagine.

I've got a bunch of them to do just that. Question for the beer guys around: If I age a beer, will it be OK to do in an ambient temperature of around 70 degrees? Or should I make room in the fridge. Unfortunately, these are pretty much my only options.

I've always aged them at cellar temperature, or about 55 degrees. Fridge would be second choice. Only tried room temp once, with a Victory Old Ho, and it wasn't as good as the one I aged in the basement.Generally, the bigger/higher alcohol the brew, and the more hops, the better it ages. I did a vertical tasting of Middle Ages Druid Fluid barleywine a couple of years back, 2000 through 2004 vintages. Fresh, it's a hoppy barleywine, just full of juicy citrus hops over a caramel maltiness. After a year or two the fresh, aromatic hops subside leaving behind a hoppy spiciness in the flavor and it becomes more about the malt. Gets a bit drier, too. After three or four years it begins to oxidize and a cardboardiness begins to emerge - definitely suboptimum.

Things to remember - unlike wine, keep the bottles upright. Get enough to try one every 6 months or so and, when the taste starts to go south, plan on drinking them soon afterwards. Don't do what i did and figure "hey, that Aventinus will age perfectly" and forget about it for three years - like drinking a hefeweiss soaked cardboard box.

BA had an entire forum on aging beers - some great info there.

Ive been thinking about getting something like whats found HERE (you can find em online or at home imporvement stores for around $100). Great for "cellaring" beers, and you can control the exact temp. All I gotta do is find one with removable racks and that is tall enough to store 750ml bottles upright. A guy I work with has one and its awesome.

 

[guest 54788]

made it throught the 750ml Stone RIS and now having a Paulaner Salvator. Another first for me, pours a beautiful amber red color. Very tasty. Another winner.

"pours a beautiful amber red color"? I need to stop reading the beer reviews at BA.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Tasting the Bernardus next to the Westy was a mistake. All it did was show the limitations and weaknesses of the Bernardus, which I didn't know it had. But when I put them side by side, it was clear as day. Not even close, not even in the same ball park. These aren't anywhere on the same level. But the Bernardus is a great beer, is the Westy really that good?

YES.

Stop at nothing to get this beer.

Just delete this post. Seriously, I didn't want to know this. I was perfectly content with sipping my Abt 12's in blissful ignorance. Now you have ruined that for me. Thanks a lot, buddy

 

[joffer]

sorry for the ignorance, what's BA? I'm assuming a website.

 

[guest 54788]

sorry for the ignorance, what's BA? I'm assuming a website.

Beeradvocate.com

 

[Skylord]

Tasting the Bernardus next to the Westy was a mistake. All it did was show the limitations and weaknesses of the Bernardus, which I didn't know it had. But when I put them side by side, it was clear as day. Not even close, not even in the same ball park. These aren't anywhere on the same level. But the Bernardus is a great beer, is the Westy really that good?

YES.

Stop at nothing to get this beer.

Just delete this post. Seriously, I didn't want to know this. I was perfectly content with sipping my Abt 12's in blissful ignorance. Now you have ruined that for me. Thanks a lot, buddy

As long as you don't drink them side by side, its all good.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

As long as you don't drink them side by side, its all good.

I'm just giving you #### of course. That's awesome that you got to try the Westy and you have definitely renewed my interest in getting some of this beer. Do you have any more? You can have my wife for a night. Or two.

 

[Skylord]

As long as you don't drink them side by side, its all good.

I'm just giving you #### of course. That's awesome that you got to try the Westy and you have definitely renewed my interest in getting some of this beer. Do you have any more? You can have my wife for a night. Or two.

I wish.Sam has two more in his personal collection. But he did mention that there was a guy up across town from him who was selling them for $25 each. I'm going to try to get the name out of him next time I'm up.

 

[Tip Top]

A bunch of Hopdevils working on the basement. Then a St Bernardus Abt 12 and finished with a Tyranena Bitter Woman.

 

[FatMax]

I want a Westy. :(

 

[FatMax]

Drinking a Deschutes Buzzsaw Brown. Fairly average brew. Nothing to write home about.

Edited to add, this beer is a malt bomb. It's the anti-IPA.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

A bunch of Hopdevils working on the basement. Then a St Bernardus Abt 12 and finished with a Tyranena Bitter Woman.

Yeah, the St Bernardus used to be a good beer. I'm drinking Hop Devil as well, though mine is coming out of a bottle.

 

[FatMax]

A bunch of Hopdevils working on the basement.  Then a St Bernardus Abt 12 and finished with a Tyranena Bitter Woman.

Yeah, the St Bernardus used to be a good beer. I'm drinking Hop Devil as well, though mine is coming out of a bottle.

It better be coming out of a glass, hillbilly.