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

[3C's]

Ah! I remembered one of the English ales. It's from Ridgeway. Ivanhoe. Looking at the BA reviews is typical. It's not "exciting" enough for some over here. Well done though. I forgot (shock) that I gave it to a buddy of mine and he gave it a 4.25. About right.

It took me like an hour or 10 minutes to remember Ridgeway. Don't me. I'm confused enough already.

 

[The Gator]

Ah! I remembered one of the English ales. It's from Ridgeway. Ivanhoe. Looking at the BA reviews is typical. It's not "exciting" enough for some over here. Well done though. I forgot (shock) that I gave it to a buddy of mine and he gave it a 4.25. About right.

It took me like an hour or 10 minutes to remember Ridgeway. Don't me. I'm confused enough already.

 

[The Gator]

Downtown Brown Ale

Not bad. But after the Ruination I bet a lot of beer seems light and easy to drink.

 

[3C's]

Ah! I remembered one of the English ales. It's from Ridgeway. Ivanhoe. Looking at the BA reviews is typical. It's not "exciting" enough for some over here. Well done though. I forgot (shock) that I gave it to a buddy of mine and he gave it a 4.25. About right.

It took me like an hour or 10 minutes to remember Ridgeway. Don't me. I'm confused enough already.

Slowing...down. Time for bed.

Later y'all!

 

[Tip Top]

Keg done. Enough said. G'night.

 

[BRONG]

This thread is getting interesting to me. You guys meet up each night to talk of your concoctions.

I never knew there were so many beer 's.

Incidentally, who is the mayor here? Wingnut?

 

[mr. furley]

Alesmith IPA

Never heard of it

Hey, get your own shtick. I'm the forgetful one.

What?

Don't you mess with me. I had a whole thing, something typed up and hit refresh. And it all went away.

Where's Furley? I feel like he should be here, confused by this post.

eh?

 

[3C's]

Alesmith IPA

Never heard of it

Hey, get your own shtick. I'm the forgetful one.

What?

Don't you mess with me. I had a whole thing, something typed up and hit refresh. And it all went away.

Where's Furley? I feel like he should be here, confused by this post.

eh?

 

[mr. furley]

This Alesmith IPA has some of the best head retention Ive seen....I dont remember it having this much retention. Not much lacing, but a good 3/4 inch head has stuck thru the whole glass.

Fluffy head makes me happy.

probably it's the result of yeeeeeeeears of pouring crisp Miller and Bud from a tap w/ either no or very minimal head... but i can't get these 3/4 inch heads of which you speak.i've tried the recommended BA technique but i still wind up with nothing.

the only way i can get ANY head is if i tip the bottle straight up and down and dump it in to a vertical glass.... otherwise... bubkis.

 

[3C's]

You need to shake the bottle first.

HTH, gb!

 

[mr. furley]

why didn't I think of that?

 

[3C's]

I think I'm in love!

 

[3C's]

Not much help.

 

[guest 54788]

 

Franziskaner is a long time favorite - having a Paulaner hefe right now.  Absolutely a great summer brew, especially (as you said) after hopping the living tar out of my mouth over the past week or so.

I was contemplating picking up the Paulaner. It is actually the better reviewed hefe, with the Weinstephan the highest rated at BA. I may have to pick some up for a side by side comparison.

I had a couple of Paulaners last night myself. It's my #1 goto beer.

 

[Winston Smith]

 

Franziskaner is a long time favorite - having a Paulaner hefe right now.  Absolutely a great summer brew, especially (as you said) after hopping the living tar out of my mouth over the past week or so.

I was contemplating picking up the Paulaner. It is actually the better reviewed hefe, with the Weinstephan the highest rated at BA. I may have to pick some up for a side by side comparison.

I had a couple of Paulaners last night myself. It's my #1 goto beer.

Had some Paulaner Octoberfest Marzen last night, along with some Abita Wheat. The Paulaner was great; the Abita, not so much, which was kind of dissapointing, as I had enjoyed the last two seasonals, the Red Ale and Strawberry Lager, quite a bit.

 

[guest 54788]

 

Franziskaner is a long time favorite - having a Paulaner hefe right now.  Absolutely a great summer brew, especially (as you said) after hopping the living tar out of my mouth over the past week or so.

I was contemplating picking up the Paulaner. It is actually the better reviewed hefe, with the Weinstephan the highest rated at BA. I may have to pick some up for a side by side comparison.

I had a couple of Paulaners last night myself. It's my #1 goto beer.

Had some Paulaner Octoberfest Marzen last night, along with some Abita Wheat. The Paulaner was great; the Abita, not so much, which was kind of dissapointing, as I had enjoyed the last two seasonals, the Red Ale and Strawberry Lager, quite a bit.

the last Abita seasonal I had was the bock and it was pretty good.

 

[3C's]

Franziskaner is a long time favorite - having a Paulaner hefe right now. Absolutely a great summer brew, especially (as you said) after hopping the living tar out of my mouth over the past week or so.

I was contemplating picking up the Paulaner. It is actually the better reviewed hefe, with the Weinstephan the highest rated at BA. I may have to pick some up for a side by side comparison.

I had a couple of Paulaners last night myself. It's my #1 goto beer.

Had some Paulaner Octoberfest Marzen last night, along with some Abita Wheat. The Paulaner was great; the Abita, not so much, which was kind of dissapointing, as I had enjoyed the last two seasonals, the Red Ale and Strawberry Lager, quite a bit.

Everything Paulaner makes is top notch. Their Hefe is probably my favorite, of Hefe's that are easily accessible.

 

[regularguy]

In a somewhat related yet unrelated note, I've decided to get rid of all but one of my pint glasses. I figure a pint glass is for specific types of beer, just like the various tulips, flutes, wide rims, etc. No need to have six.

I've got too many glasses and its cluttering up my bar area. Every time I go to the Stuffed Sandwich I forget my glass and have to buy a new one (and one for my wife) so my collection is growing out of control. I wouldn't have this problem if I remembered to bring a glass to SS.

I know I'm un-cufe. I figure a pint glass covers the greatest amount of beers I drink. I use a weizen glass for Hefe's. The Chimay goblet for Belgians. Pint glass for almost everything else.

When in doubt, I go with the Duvel glass that comes with the beer set.

I've been meaning to get a Duvel glass. Do they only sell the gift packs around Christmas?

 

[bakes]

Ah! I remembered one of the English ales. It's from Ridgeway. Ivanhoe. Looking at the BA reviews is typical. It's not "exciting" enough for some over here. Well done though. I forgot (shock) that I gave it to a buddy of mine and he gave it a 4.25. About right.

Waitaminnit - you had Millenium, Insanity, Hops Infusion, an Alt, *AND* a hoe??? Hope the brewer's droop didn't kick in until after she left...

 

[guest 54788]

In a somewhat related yet unrelated note, I've decided to get rid of all but one of my pint glasses.  I figure a pint glass is for specific types of beer, just like the various tulips, flutes, wide rims, etc.  No need to have six.

I've got too many glasses and its cluttering up my bar area.  Every time I go to the Stuffed Sandwich I forget my glass and have to buy a new one (and one for my wife) so my collection is growing out of control.  I wouldn't have this problem if I remembered to bring a glass to SS.

I know I'm un-cufe. I figure a pint glass covers the greatest amount of beers I drink. I use a weizen glass for Hefe's. The Chimay goblet for Belgians. Pint glass for almost everything else.

When in doubt, I go with the Duvel glass that comes with the beer set.

I've been meaning to get a Duvel glass. Do they only sell the gift packs around Christmas?

I bought myself some new glasses last week from John's Grocery. Got a Duvel tulip, Paulaner weizen glass, Ayinger Celebrator tumbler, and a Fuller's pint glass. Didn't need another pint glass, but I liked the name on it.

 

[Skylord]

In a somewhat related yet unrelated note, I've decided to get rid of all but one of my pint glasses. I figure a pint glass is for specific types of beer, just like the various tulips, flutes, wide rims, etc. No need to have six.

I've got too many glasses and its cluttering up my bar area. Every time I go to the Stuffed Sandwich I forget my glass and have to buy a new one (and one for my wife) so my collection is growing out of control. I wouldn't have this problem if I remembered to bring a glass to SS.

I know I'm un-cufe. I figure a pint glass covers the greatest amount of beers I drink. I use a weizen glass for Hefe's. The Chimay goblet for Belgians. Pint glass for almost everything else.

When in doubt, I go with the Duvel glass that comes with the beer set.

I've been meaning to get a Duvel glass. Do they only sell the gift packs around Christmas?

Not sure

 

[Winston Smith]

In a somewhat related yet unrelated note, I've decided to get rid of all but one of my pint glasses.  I figure a pint glass is for specific types of beer, just like the various tulips, flutes, wide rims, etc.  No need to have six.

I've got too many glasses and its cluttering up my bar area.  Every time I go to the Stuffed Sandwich I forget my glass and have to buy a new one (and one for my wife) so my collection is growing out of control.  I wouldn't have this problem if I remembered to bring a glass to SS.

I know I'm un-cufe. I figure a pint glass covers the greatest amount of beers I drink. I use a weizen glass for Hefe's. The Chimay goblet for Belgians. Pint glass for almost everything else.

When in doubt, I go with the Duvel glass that comes with the beer set.

I've been meaning to get a Duvel glass. Do they only sell the gift packs around Christmas?

I'd like to get my hands on one of these as well.I did manage to snag a St. Bernardus chalice a couple of weeks ago, though

 

[3C's]

In a somewhat related yet unrelated note, I've decided to get rid of all but one of my pint glasses. I figure a pint glass is for specific types of beer, just like the various tulips, flutes, wide rims, etc. No need to have six.

I've got too many glasses and its cluttering up my bar area. Every time I go to the Stuffed Sandwich I forget my glass and have to buy a new one (and one for my wife) so my collection is growing out of control. I wouldn't have this problem if I remembered to bring a glass to SS.

I know I'm un-cufe. I figure a pint glass covers the greatest amount of beers I drink. I use a weizen glass for Hefe's. The Chimay goblet for Belgians. Pint glass for almost everything else.

When in doubt, I go with the Duvel glass that comes with the beer set.

I've been meaning to get a Duvel glass. Do they only sell the gift packs around Christmas?

Not sure

Ditto. I've been looking recently, but haven't seen any.

 

[3C's]

Ah! I remembered one of the English ales. It's from Ridgeway. Ivanhoe. Looking at the BA reviews is typical. It's not "exciting" enough for some over here. Well done though. I forgot (shock) that I gave it to a buddy of mine and he gave it a 4.25. About right.

Waitaminnit - you had Millenium, Insanity, Hops Infusion, an Alt, *AND* a hoe??? Hope the brewer's droop didn't kick in until after she left...

I wish I had a hoe last night. Maybe tonight.

 

[Skylord]

In a somewhat related yet unrelated note, I've decided to get rid of all but one of my pint glasses. I figure a pint glass is for specific types of beer, just like the various tulips, flutes, wide rims, etc. No need to have six.

I've got too many glasses and its cluttering up my bar area. Every time I go to the Stuffed Sandwich I forget my glass and have to buy a new one (and one for my wife) so my collection is growing out of control. I wouldn't have this problem if I remembered to bring a glass to SS.

I know I'm un-cufe. I figure a pint glass covers the greatest amount of beers I drink. I use a weizen glass for Hefe's. The Chimay goblet for Belgians. Pint glass for almost everything else.

When in doubt, I go with the Duvel glass that comes with the beer set.

I've been meaning to get a Duvel glass. Do they only sell the gift packs around Christmas?

I'd like to get my hands on one of these as well.I did manage to snag a St. Bernardus chalice a couple of weeks ago, though

I got this glass over the weekend

 

[mr. furley]

I did manage to snag a St. Bernardus chalice a couple of weeks ago, though

ME TOO!!!!

 

[FatMax]

In a somewhat related yet unrelated note, I've decided to get rid of all but one of my pint glasses.  I figure a pint glass is for specific types of beer, just like the various tulips, flutes, wide rims, etc.  No need to have six.

I've got too many glasses and its cluttering up my bar area.  Every time I go to the Stuffed Sandwich I forget my glass and have to buy a new one (and one for my wife) so my collection is growing out of control.  I wouldn't have this problem if I remembered to bring a glass to SS.

I know I'm un-cufe. I figure a pint glass covers the greatest amount of beers I drink. I use a weizen glass for Hefe's. The Chimay goblet for Belgians. Pint glass for almost everything else.

When in doubt, I go with the Duvel glass that comes with the beer set.

I've been meaning to get a Duvel glass. Do they only sell the gift packs around Christmas?

I'd like to get my hands on one of these as well.I did manage to snag a St. Bernardus chalice a couple of weeks ago, though

I bought one at Bevmo in Sacramento two months ago. It was a single. Not part of any gift pack.Edit: the Duvel tulip, that is.

 

[FatMax]

The Stone IPA is about ready.

Here is what I got from work today, a mini fridge for the office.

Oh crap. You purchased Moto Brew. :X , seriously. I rated it at a 2.15, and felt generous doing that.

 

[Winston Smith]

I did manage to snag a St. Bernardus chalice a couple of weeks ago, though 

ME TOO!!!!

Oddly, I've not poured any St. Bernardus into it yet. I've had some Chimay in there, and I drank the Dogfish Head Immort Ale out of it as well. Anyone heard anything more about that special anniversary edition Abt 12?

ETA: this is the one I got...

 

[mr. furley]

Oddly, I've not poured any St. Bernardus into it yet. I've had some Chimay in there, and I drank the Dogfish Head Immort Ale out of it as well.

me either. i'm afraid to drink what i do have.... though Valley has said they can now order it. so i should be able to stock up soon.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Anyone heard anything more about that special anniversary edition Abt 12?

Late June. :drool:St. Bernardus Abt 12 - SPECIAL EDITION

Year 2006 marks the 60th Anniversary of the brewery St. Bernard, which was created in 1946 and its sole purpose was to commercially brew until 1992 St. Sixtus Trappist Abbey brands. St. Bernardus Abt 12 is still made according to the same original recipe from 1946 and is recognized as one of the best ales in the world. This Special Edition of Abt 12 will be available in an attractive metal container and was brewed for that occasion by brew master Bert Van Hecke. Bert is paying tribute not only to the brewery, but also to the hop growers from Poperinge region of West Flanders by using their Challenger and Golding hops together with black, amber, Munich and pale ale malts.This one-time only Limited Edition of St. Bernardus Abt 12 will be available starting in late June 2006 until is completely sold out.

 

[Winston Smith]

Anyone heard anything more about that special anniversary edition Abt 12?

Late June. :drool:St. Bernardus Abt 12 - SPECIAL EDITION

Year 2006 marks the 60th Anniversary of the brewery St. Bernard, which was created in 1946 and its sole purpose was to commercially brew until 1992 St. Sixtus Trappist Abbey brands. St. Bernardus Abt 12 is still made according to the same original recipe from 1946 and is recognized as one of the best ales in the world. This Special Edition of Abt 12 will be available in an attractive metal container and was brewed for that occasion by brew master Bert Van Hecke. Bert is paying tribute not only to the brewery, but also to the hop growers from Poperinge region of West Flanders by using their Challenger and Golding hops together with black, amber, Munich and pale ale malts.This one-time only Limited Edition of St. Bernardus Abt 12 will be available starting in late June 2006 until is completely sold out.

How cool is that container? MUST HAVE THIS

 

[The Gator]

The Stone IPA is about ready.

Here is what I got from work today, a mini fridge for the office.   

Oh crap. You purchased Moto Brew. :X , seriously. I rated it at a 2.15, and felt generous doing that.

Yeah I thought Id try it since is was from Sequoia Brewing but I wish I hadn't.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

How cool is that container? MUST HAVE THIS

Yeah, I need to talk to the beer buyer at the store I usually go to and make sure that this is on his radar screen.

 

[Winston Smith]

Link

How cool is that container? MUST HAVE THIS

Yeah, I need to talk to the beer buyer at the store I usually go to and make sure that this is on his radar screen.

Me too. In other good news, I found out I CAN GET TROEGS link

Finally, another good microbrew I can get locally!

 

[Tip Top]

Just finished off the first tap from my new keg of SNPA.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Just finished off the first tap from my new keg of SNPA.

package yet? Can you pm me the tr4acking number. I've lost it.

 

[Tip Top]

Just finished off the first tap from my new keg of SNPA.

package yet? Can you pm me the tr4acking number. I've lost it.

Not here yet, supposed to come tomorrow. PM sent.

 

[The Gator]

Sierra Nevada IPA tonight.

 

[bakes]

Only one tonight (miserable 6:30 drive to a meeting tomorrow...) but I made it a good one - Heavyweight Lunacy. 7.7% Belgian blonde spiced with coriander. Gonna miss this brewery, big time.

 

[FatMax]

I'm envious of the beers that Bakes can get, and I live in a fairly decent area for beer.

I'm currently drinking a Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale. Good beer. More like an IPA than a Red, but I can't complain about that. I'm starting to think that Bear Republic doesn't know how to make a bad brew.

 

[FatMax]

Only one tonight (miserable 6:30 drive to a meeting tomorrow...) but I made it a good one - Heavyweight Lunacy. 7.7% Belgian blonde spiced with coriander. Gonna miss this brewery, big time.

Oh, and be a man! I leave my home at 5:30 every morning.

 

[Skylord]

Only one tonight (miserable 6:30 drive to a meeting tomorrow...) but I made it a good one - Heavyweight Lunacy. 7.7% Belgian blonde spiced with coriander. Gonna miss this brewery, big time.

Oh, and be a man! I leave my home at 5:30 every morning.

I leave my home at 8:45am every morning

 

[FatMax]

Only one tonight (miserable 6:30 drive to a meeting tomorrow...) but I made it a good one - Heavyweight Lunacy.  7.7% Belgian blonde spiced with coriander.  Gonna miss this brewery, big time.

Oh, and be a man! I leave my home at 5:30 every morning.

I leave my home at 8:45am every morning

Yeah, but you're probably still at work right now.

 

[Nucular George]

Only one tonight (miserable 6:30 drive to a meeting tomorrow...) but I made it a good one - Heavyweight Lunacy. 7.7% Belgian blonde spiced with coriander. Gonna miss this brewery, big time.

Oh, and be a man! I leave my home at 5:30 every morning.

I leave my home at 8:45am every morning

Yeah, but you're probably still at work right now.

I'm with FatMax on this one. I leave at 5:30am every day too. You're a slacker. Having a DFH 90 minute right now. It doesn't suck.

 

[Tip Top]

Only one tonight (miserable 6:30 drive to a meeting tomorrow...) but I made it a good one - Heavyweight Lunacy. 7.7% Belgian blonde spiced with coriander. Gonna miss this brewery, big time.

Oh, and be a man! I leave my home at 5:30 every morning.

I leave my home at 8:45am every morning

On weekends, I leave for work at 3:45am.

 

[Skylord]

Only one tonight (miserable 6:30 drive to a meeting tomorrow...) but I made it a good one - Heavyweight Lunacy. 7.7% Belgian blonde spiced with coriander. Gonna miss this brewery, big time.

Oh, and be a man! I leave my home at 5:30 every morning.

I leave my home at 8:45am every morning

Yeah, but you're probably still at work right now.

 

[FatMax]

Only one tonight (miserable 6:30 drive to a meeting tomorrow...) but I made it a good one - Heavyweight Lunacy.  7.7% Belgian blonde spiced with coriander.  Gonna miss this brewery, big time.

Oh, and be a man! I leave my home at 5:30 every morning.

I leave my home at 8:45am every morning

Yeah, but you're probably still at work right now.

I'm with FatMax on this one. I leave at 5:30am every day too. You're a slacker. Having a DFH 90 minute right now. It doesn't suck.

I didn't post the worst part. I just got home 15 minutes ago. 6:30 PDT. :(

 

[Nucular George]

Only one tonight (miserable 6:30 drive to a meeting tomorrow...) but I made it a good one - Heavyweight Lunacy. 7.7% Belgian blonde spiced with coriander. Gonna miss this brewery, big time.

Oh, and be a man! I leave my home at 5:30 every morning.

I leave my home at 8:45am every morning

Yeah, but you're probably still at work right now.

I'm with FatMax on this one. I leave at 5:30am every day too. You're a slacker. Having a DFH 90 minute right now. It doesn't suck.

I didn't post the worst part. I just got home 15 minutes ago. 6:30 PDT. :(

Fine. You win. But when I start trading for myself next year, I'll be working 12+ hour days, divided into mornings/mid-day and overnights. Or whenever I want, but knowing me I won't take advantage of the "flex schedule" I can offer myself.But that's the price you pay if you want to make high six figures, run a 4 minute mile, bench press 400 lbs, and have a full head of hair. And don't we all here have that? (I think I missed one too)

 

[Skylord]

Only one tonight (miserable 6:30 drive to a meeting tomorrow...) but I made it a good one - Heavyweight Lunacy. 7.7% Belgian blonde spiced with coriander. Gonna miss this brewery, big time.

Oh, and be a man! I leave my home at 5:30 every morning.

I leave my home at 8:45am every morning

Yeah, but you're probably still at work right now.

I'm with FatMax on this one. I leave at 5:30am every day too. You're a slacker. Having a DFH 90 minute right now. It doesn't suck.

I didn't post the worst part. I just got home 15 minutes ago. 6:30 PDT. :(

I'll be leaving soon. I'll be home in about 7 minutes.