Steve Tasker
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In unrelated news, I can't wait for Ballast Point's entry into Chicago in May.
In unrelated news, I can't wait for Ballast Point's entry into Chicago in May.
We just got Sculpin in cans!In unrelated news, I can't wait for Ballast Point's entry into Chicago in May.they just showed up here within the past 2 months or so. The Sculpin has been super fresh.

Is that a Furious clone?I am planning on brewing this tomorrow.
I think so. It was put together with Surly and I am hoping it comes out ok.Is that a Furious clone?I am planning on brewing this tomorrow.
Yeah, I saw that Surly was involved and figured it was possible with the name "Ferocious". I'm not sure which hops are in Furious, though. Love that beer so much.I think so. It was put together with Surly and I am hoping it comes out ok.Is that a Furious clone?I am planning on brewing this tomorrow.
Huge fan of Ommegang, so i'd always thoroughly endorse the two of their offerings, just know that the three philophers tends to very heavy on the palate and would recommend it very late in the tasting. Since I can also say that I also enjoy the belgian trappist styles and the St. Bernardis Tripel is my go-to upper end choice.2011A college buddy is in town and will be tagging along, so I guess we'll bring four bottles... Three Philosophers, Abbey Ale, Green Flash Trippel, and Affligem Tripel.Of those pictured (ignoring the Chimay and Unibroue stuff, like you said), I'd go with St. Bernardus Tripel and Ommegang Three Philsosophers. I've not had those Green Flash beers though, those could be decent. Never been a huge fan of the Abbey Ale, but I haven't had it recently. I can't tell what the bottle in the far back left is.Thursday night a group of about 10 guys are getting together for a bottle share in honor of a buddy who is getting married Saturday. A bottle of 2011 Utopia will be opened by the host.There's nothing anyone else can do to meet the request to "bring a bottle worthy of this bottle share", but gotta make a respectable effort...
I have some solid choices available from when everything was 30% at a local liqueur store that was struggling to pay its bills a few months ago. I've done a pretty good job of pacing myself on those but all the Unibroue and Chimay are gone. Need to figure out which of the remaining stock to bring.
How old are the 3 Philosophers/Abbey Ale? Those are the old labels.
Eh, they've both got a citrusy aftertaste that kind of ruins it for me.'Time Kibitzer said:'Christo said:Delirium Tremens & Delirium Nocturnumgreat stuff.
Surly uses Warrior, Simcoe, Ahtanum and Amarillo in Furious which is what it comes with. I have a blonde ale kit that I might hit the hell out of with citra and/or centennial as an experiment. Anyway, drinking some Daisy Cutter.'Steve Tasker said:Yeah, I saw that Surly was involved and figured it was possible with the name "Ferocious". I'm not sure which hops are in Furious, though. Love that beer so much.'ditka311 said:I think so. It was put together with Surly and I am hoping it comes out ok.'Steve Tasker said:Is that a Furious clone?'ditka311 said:I am planning on brewing this tomorrow.
First time I've heard anyone describe Delirium Nocturnum as citrusy.Eh, they've both got a citrusy aftertaste that kind of ruins it for me.'Time Kibitzer said:'Christo said:Delirium Tremens & Delirium Nocturnumgreat stuff.
Saw that stuff at Safeway. Thanks for the report ill pass.Bought a 12-pack on Saturday of something called Third Shift Band of Brewers Amber Lager, which by length of name should have scared me off, but it was on sale. I've got about 6 left and though I'll choke down all of them, this is not set up for a repeat purchase. It isn't the worst beer I've ever had, but it hails from Ft. Worth and that's probably some sort of sign.![]()
Hopefully the have more than a generic lineup. Just Sculpin will do.
Based on "Fact" 8, I'm not too sure how trustworthy the rest of their "facts" are.
FuriousRacer 5Two HeartedJai AlaiimoFinal Four-SurlyFirestone WalkerBell'sGood People
Tough first round matchup. Sculpin V Racer 5This is a fairly interesting endeavor Top of the Hops: Paste IPA Challenge. Granted though, you could cast stones at the selection committee all day...
First round results and updated bracket.
Coincidentally I enjoyed two of the first round winners at home last night (Ranger and Snake Dog).
If they straight seeded them all it would be an all West coast Sweet 16. Don't like the regional setup.Tough first round matchup. Sculpin V Racer 5This is a fairly interesting endeavor Top of the Hops: Paste IPA Challenge. Granted though, you could cast stones at the selection committee all day...
First round results and updated bracket.
Coincidentally I enjoyed two of the first round winners at home last night (Ranger and Snake Dog).
Ummmm. No.If they straight seeded them all it would be an all West coast Sweet 16. Don't like the regional setup.Tough first round matchup. Sculpin V Racer 5This is a fairly interesting endeavor Top of the Hops: Paste IPA Challenge. Granted though, you could cast stones at the selection committee all day...
First round results and updated bracket.
Coincidentally I enjoyed two of the first round winners at home last night (Ranger and Snake Dog).
21st Amendment 6-1 over Alesmith? shenanigans!This is a fairly interesting endeavor Top of the Hops: Paste IPA Challenge. Granted though, you could cast stones at the selection committee all day...
First round results and updated bracket.
Coincidentally I enjoyed two of the first round winners at home last night (Ranger and Snake Dog).
Watch out for Founders and Shorts. I wouldn't be surprised to see either one upset 2 Hearted.FuriousRacer 5Two HeartedJai AlaiimoFinal Four-SurlyFirestone WalkerBell'sGood People
eta, found the updated one.....This is a fairly interesting endeavor Top of the Hops: Paste IPA Challenge. Granted though, you could cast stones at the selection committee all day...
First round results and updated bracket.
Coincidentally I enjoyed two of the first round winners at home last night (Ranger and Snake Dog).
The whole bottom half of that bracket is tough. Sculpin, Racer 5, Green Flash, Blind Pig... I see that Green Flash lost to Uinta which I am unfamiliar with, but I think my Costco is carrying it right now. May have to go check it out since Green Flash is one of my favorites.Tough first round matchup. Sculpin V Racer 5This is a fairly interesting endeavor Top of the Hops: Paste IPA Challenge. Granted though, you could cast stones at the selection committee all day...
First round results and updated bracket.
Coincidentally I enjoyed two of the first round winners at home last night (Ranger and Snake Dog).
Again i don't consider myself a beer snob, but I am amazed how often people will not spend an extra couple of bucks for Sam Adams and settle for coors light.Don't worry. You have some friends here. Sam Adams is a damned fine beer.![]()
beer for a month?Reds Rye....finally some fresh Reds. Two growlers poured fresh from the brewery.![]()
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snobAgain i don't consider myself a beer snob, but I am amazed how often people will not spend an extra couple of bucks for Sam Adams and settle for coors light.Don't worry. You have some friends here. Sam Adams is a damned fine beer.![]()
Surly delivery lands on Wed. Growler 1 will be finished by tonight.beer for a month?Reds Rye....finally some fresh Reds. Two growlers poured fresh from the brewery.![]()
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