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What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight?

'Sebowski said:
'CletiusMaximus said:
I drank a couple Bell's Oarsman ales last night. I was at a Bells beer tasting at my local liquor store in Milwaukee last week and we were happily surprised that Larry Bell himself showed up to run the event. I've been to several of these, and the out-of-state breweries typically send a rep or maybe a mid-level brewer. It was a small group so we had a great discussion, Q/A and he told some great stories. I was somewhat disappointed that the 8 beers we sampled were all normal production Bells beers - no special batches or unique beers as I have come to expect at these things. There were a couple I had not had before, and one of them was the Oarsman. Its a session beer that has a very mild sourness to it that I really like. I've been experimenting with sour beers lately and hope to be brewing one myself soon, so am trying lots of different styles of sour beer. I appreciate any recommendations in that area. I am going for more of a natural sourness like I get with the Belgian sours, something that comes more from the yeast and grain than from fruit and other adjuncts.
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What are the sours you've had, and what part of the country are you in? My favorite sour is probably Temptation by Russian River. Everything they make is top notch. Also a big fan of anything from Cascade. Those are fruit sours though. Lost Abbey makes some good ones too. Those are all West Coast breweries though. I'm not as up to speed on East Coast or Mid West sours.

Cantillon is regarded as the king of sours. They've gotten harder and harder to find though and $$$.

I've heard home brewing sours isn't easy. There are some threads on it at homebrewtalk.com
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I'm in Wisconsin. The best sour beers I've had were all at the great taste beer fest in Madison last summer, which is what put me on to this kick. I've had the sour made by New Belgium (called "La Folie" from their "Lips of Faith" series) and it was excellent. I had a very good one from Jolly Pumpkin, but don't recall the name. There is a good brewery here (New Glarus) that makes several different "tart" beers that are decent, but more fruity sour than yeasty sour. I'm going to look for the west coast beers you mention so thanks for the head's up. Here's the one I want to brew when I have the time and inclination to do a batch that's going to sit in my basement for 3 years before bottling: Chateau Northern Lambic Grand Cru
 
'CletiusMaximus said:
'Sebowski said:
'CletiusMaximus said:
I drank a couple Bell's Oarsman ales last night. I was at a Bells beer tasting at my local liquor store in Milwaukee last week and we were happily surprised that Larry Bell himself showed up to run the event. I've been to several of these, and the out-of-state breweries typically send a rep or maybe a mid-level brewer. It was a small group so we had a great discussion, Q/A and he told some great stories. I was somewhat disappointed that the 8 beers we sampled were all normal production Bells beers - no special batches or unique beers as I have come to expect at these things. There were a couple I had not had before, and one of them was the Oarsman. Its a session beer that has a very mild sourness to it that I really like. I've been experimenting with sour beers lately and hope to be brewing one myself soon, so am trying lots of different styles of sour beer. I appreciate any recommendations in that area. I am going for more of a natural sourness like I get with the Belgian sours, something that comes more from the yeast and grain than from fruit and other adjuncts.
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What are the sours you've had, and what part of the country are you in? My favorite sour is probably Temptation by Russian River. Everything they make is top notch. Also a big fan of anything from Cascade. Those are fruit sours though. Lost Abbey makes some good ones too. Those are all West Coast breweries though. I'm not as up to speed on East Coast or Mid West sours.Cantillon is regarded as the king of sours. They've gotten harder and harder to find though and $$$. I've heard home brewing sours isn't easy. There are some threads on it at homebrewtalk.com
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I'm in Wisconsin. The best sour beers I've had were all at the great taste beer fest in Madison last summer, which is what put me on to this kick.
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:wub:we'll have to hook up this year.
 
'Cunk said:
It's strange. Something that turns me off about some beers is their packaging. I don't want some crazy character on the label with "Hop to the max!!!" on it. I want a classy label (IMO) like Sierra Nevada. Guess I'm just gettin' old.
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"gettin"?
 
Enjoyed a tap of 2009 Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA, and "cried in my beer" the entire time due to the announcement this afternoon about DogfishHead pulling their distirbution out of Wisconsin. I guess I will have to make trips to Illinois in the future.

 
Was at a special tapping of Dogfish Head last week at a local pub. Red and White, Theobroma, Burton Baton, SahTea, Palo Santo Marron, and Aprihop. That was a damn good night.

 
'Garrett said:
Upland Dragonfly IPA
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I don't know if this topic has already been brought up, but would anyone from the West coast be interested in a regional trade? I have easy access to Bells, Goose Island, 3 Floyds, Upland, etc.Everyone's tastes are different, but I would say 3 Floyd's are our most distinct/unique regional variety. If anyone wants to trade local best of styles, let me know.

 
Had an Abita S.O.S.last night. Figured it wouldn't e much since it was on sale for $2.99/bomber but surprisingly good. Nice German Pilsener and $.75 from every purchase goes to assist the gulf coast cleanup so feel good while you are pounding it down :thumbup:

Living the High Life now.

 
'Garrett said:
'Garrett said:
Upland Dragonfly IPA
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I don't know if this topic has already been brought up, but would anyone from the West coast be interested in a regional trade? I have easy access to Bells, Goose Island, 3 Floyds, Upland, etc.Everyone's tastes are different, but I would say 3 Floyd's are our most distinct/unique regional variety. If anyone wants to trade local best of styles, let me know.
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I would be very interested in Upland. Can you get Sun King as well?
 
'Steve Tasker said:
'Garrett said:
'Garrett said:
Upland Dragonfly IPA
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I don't know if this topic has already been brought up, but would anyone from the West coast be interested in a regional trade? I have easy access to Bells, Goose Island, 3 Floyds, Upland, etc.Everyone's tastes are different, but I would say 3 Floyd's are our most distinct/unique regional variety. If anyone wants to trade local best of styles, let me know.
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I would be very interested in Upland. Can you get Sun King as well?
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Easily, I didn't think anyone outside my area would even know about Sun King.
 
'Garrett said:
'Steve Tasker said:
'Garrett said:
'Garrett said:
Upland Dragonfly IPA
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I don't know if this topic has already been brought up, but would anyone from the West coast be interested in a regional trade? I have easy access to Bells, Goose Island, 3 Floyds, Upland, etc.Everyone's tastes are different, but I would say 3 Floyd's are our most distinct/unique regional variety. If anyone wants to trade local best of styles, let me know.
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I would be very interested in Upland. Can you get Sun King as well?
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Easily, I didn't think anyone outside my area would even know about Sun King.
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I figure you're Indianapolis-ish? I am east coast though, not west coast.
 
'Steve Tasker said:
'Garrett said:
'Steve Tasker said:
'Garrett said:
'Garrett said:
Upland Dragonfly IPA
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I don't know if this topic has already been brought up, but would anyone from the West coast be interested in a regional trade? I have easy access to Bells, Goose Island, 3 Floyds, Upland, etc.Everyone's tastes are different, but I would say 3 Floyd's are our most distinct/unique regional variety. If anyone wants to trade local best of styles, let me know.
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I would be very interested in Upland. Can you get Sun King as well?
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Easily, I didn't think anyone outside my area would even know about Sun King.
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I figure you're Indianapolis-ish? I am east coast though, not west coast.
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I mentioned west coast because I am a bit of a hop-head, but I am interested in trying out any local specialties from outside my area.
 
'Garrett said:
'Garrett said:
Upland Dragonfly IPA
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I don't know if this topic has already been brought up, but would anyone from the West coast be interested in a regional trade? I have easy access to Bells, Goose Island, 3 Floyds, Upland, etc.Everyone's tastes are different, but I would say 3 Floyd's are our most distinct/unique regional variety. If anyone wants to trade local best of styles, let me know.
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Always willing to share my west coast goodies.
 
SOBs @ DFH have decided to pull distribution from Tennessee. :thumbdown:

drinking Woodford Reserve in rebellion to beer and in honor of Memphis Tigers winning the conference.

 
'Steve Tasker said:
'Dan said:
'Steve Tasker said:
Dan>hey
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:hey: you making it to Kev's for bracfest?
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As far as I know, yes...I haven't asked for that Friday off of work yet, but I can't see it being an issue.You?
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I know I have to take off for a graduation in Texas the next weekend, but I'm going to try to get there for at least Saturday. I'm not on the same level of beer expertise as any of you guys, but with it being only two hours from my house I'll try to at least drive by, roll down the window and yell "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!"
 
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'Garrett said:
'Garrett said:
Upland Dragonfly IPA
Click to expand...
I don't know if this topic has already been brought up, but would anyone from the West coast be interested in a regional trade? I have easy access to Bells, Goose Island, 3 Floyds, Upland, etc.Everyone's tastes are different, but I would say 3 Floyd's are our most distinct/unique regional variety. If anyone wants to trade local best of styles, let me know.
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I wouldn't mind joining in,being from Wisconsin I could provide Wisconsin brews, Ale Asylum, Tyranena, O'so, Central Waters, and the ever popular New Glarus.
 
'Sebowski said:
Heading up to this taplist later. Was there last night too

# Russian River

* Aud Blonde

* Blind Pig IPA

* Compunction

* Consecration

* Damnation

* Dead Leaf Green

* Mortification

* Perdition

* Pliny the Elder

* Redemption

* Rejection

* Russian River IPA

* Salvation

* Sanctification

* Temptation
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Promo at a local bar next Saturday with at least the bolded as well as the younger. Opens at 10:30 am. Should I be waiting outside at 10:15?
 
I just read that DFH is pulling out of Wisconsin (and Tennessee, Indiana, Rhode Island and Canada) - bad news as I do like their 90 minute and several of their specialty bombers (fave was the "Sah'tea") - but we still have lots of great beers available here so it won't be terribly missed. Thanks For Understanding

On that note, I'd be happy to take part in a beer exchange as suggested earlier if anyone is interested.

Last night I had a very good ale from Furthermore (Spring Green Wisconsin) called "Knot Stock" that is brewed with a strong addition of cracked black pepper. I think its a love it or hate it beer. Also had a couple Gumballheads.

 
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