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What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (6 Viewers)

I had the Bruery's White Oak tonight, and it was pretty great. It is a white ale that is aged in oak bourbon barrels with 11.5% ABV. The resulting beer is a very unique and interesting combination of lemon, pineapple, caramel, toasted coconut, vanilla, wheat, and bourbon flavors. I really think that the bourbon taste goes great with all of the other flavor profiles.

 
Bob Loblaw said:
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'Ilov80s said:
'Who Dat Ninja? said:
A good, but somewhat boring Brooklyn Lager tonight, warming up for a bourbon run.

Looking for suggestions for some really hoppy beers to try - had a Flat 12 (Indy brewery) Half Cycle last weekend, solid. Hoppier than my previous fav Bell's Hopslam, check it out if ya can. What else ya got in that style?
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If you want hops, try Moylans Hopsickle or their Moylander Double IPA. Lagunitas Maximus is pretty powerful as well. Victory makes Hop Wallop, another good DIPA. Founders makes a Centennial IPA and Double Trouble DIPA that are both outstanding. Shorts Humalupalicious is a hoplovers dream, but I don't think they ship outside if Michigan.
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That's a triple IPA: Moylan's Hopsickle Triple IPA. I live in Marin, and there are a lot of great beers made around here. I'll be taking a 5-hr brewery bus tour in the very near future. My wife got it through Groupon, so a great deal for about $40.
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Finally getting around to going on this bus tour on this upcoming Sunday. We'll be going to Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol, Stumptown Brewery in Guerneville, and 3rd St. Aleworks in Santa Rosa. Hopefully I'll be able to report back on Tuesday.

Wish we were going to Bear Republic and Lagunitas, but unfortunately those weren't on this itinerary. They are on other tours done by this company, but scheduling conflicts made this the only available date for me before the Groupon expires.
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Pretty cool experience. Bus picked us up on time, actually about 30 min early. There was a cold kegerator of Lagunitas Czech style Pilsner and a cooler of ice cold bottled water. There were 10 of us including driver. The driver was awesome. Very knowledgeable about craft beers and the local scene. He kept the beer flowing on the bus (when pulled over). Gave a lot of recommendations and tips on home brewing. He's a co-founder of the company. I had two plastic keg cups of the brew.

First stop was Third St. Aleworks in Santa Rosa. We were given an hour to hangout. They have a beer that won a 2012 Gold Medal at some beer competition (pretty prestigious, but I can't remember the name). But, I had a pint of the Bodega Head IPA (7.1% abv) due to the higher alcohol content. Since I only had some toast for breakfast, I thought getting some garlic fries was a good idea (it was about 11:30am). I only had the one pint since I was pacing myself.

Back on the bus, another cup of beer. Next stop was Stumptown Brewery and Smokehouse in Guerneville. It was pretty out of the way, but once you get there, it's a great location. An outside deck right on the bank of the Russian River. An inside bar and an outside one, both were full bar. They had 4 beers of their own on tap, and some from other local breweries (including Racer 5 IPA). I was pretty excited to see Racer 5, but decided to try their Rat ******* IPA (about 5.2/5.5% abv) since I can get Racer 5 anytime. The Rat ******* was ok, nothing spectacular. Also, ordered a steak sandwich that was fantastic (crumbled bleu cheese and grilled onions). The driver brought out some Tupperware containers filled with dried hops and barley, and gave us a little lesson on home brewing. Only had the Rat ******* pint.

Back to the bus we went, another cup of beer. I fought off sleep, but succumbed to about a 10 min nap. Day-drinking + already being tired + motion of the bus = take a nap. The third and final stop was Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol. They had a lot of different beers on tap. Plenty of their own and also from other breweries. I had looked up what beers they had on tap the day before, and when I saw that they were pouring Pliny the Elder, I was set on getting a couple of pints of that. But, when I pulled up to the bar, there was no PtE. So, I went with the Ninkasi Tricerahops DIPA (8.8% abv). Pretty damn good, but at that point, I shouldn't have gone with such a high abv. I was fine when we left Hopmonk.

I was fine on the bus ride back to the pickup/dropoff point. I was fine sitting and waiting for our ride home, my friend's wife. But when I got in their Pilot, the spins started. Luckily I was sitting in the front passenger seat so I could see the road and roll the window down. Then their kids (boys 5 and 2 yrs old) started singing and asking questions. I have 3 of my own kids, so this didn't bother me too much. However, my friend's wife is a horrible driver. No accidents, but no fluidity with the acceleration/deceleration, very herky-jerky. When we got close to my house, I asked for them to let me out a couple of blocks away so I could walk before walking through my front door. I made it home fine, just some big burping and cutting of the cheese. I got in, said hello to the wife and kids, walked upstairs and... relieved myself. Nothing bad, just cleared out by bladder and stomach. It actually made the spins go away. All in all, a good day, especially since my wife didn't give me any grief after I got home, plus I had yesterday off from work.

I would definitely do the tour again, but with different breweries. The driver said they would even do private tours if you had at least 8 people, at about $60-80/person, depending on stops.

 
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werdnoynek said:
a hole in the wall booze store near my workplace is selling single bottles of bells black note!! major score. i picked up a 6er of them can't wait to dive into these again... one of my favorite bourbon barrel stouts. :banned:
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I bought a growler of Bell's Oberon Ale last Friday. It was tasty.

 
Central Waters Peruvian, first time. It is a really tasty coffee beer. The bourbon and coffee are nice together. I was actually expecting more coffee flavor though.

 
Christo said:
Steve Tasker said:
Christo>more Hacker-Pschorr and Aventinus, less Coors Light
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Coors, I don't like Coors Light. And, no.
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:shrug:

I like Coors light. Not a staple/go-to, but I enjoy getting down with a bunch of Coors Lights every now and then. It's not a terrible beer.

Finishing off some Kasteel Doncker. Had it a few years ago when traveling abroad for work, one of my favorites to hav every once in awhile.

 
Buckfast 1 said:
strykerpks said:
Founders KBS in about 15 minutes :pickle: :banned:
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Nice! I'm jealous. I tried to get some this year, but was unsuccessful.
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My friend was at a local grocery chain today and there was some small signage in the beer area advertising "KBS". There was none on the shelves, but he asked an employee about it. The kid went in back and brought him the last 2 4-packs of KBS they had. He said it was on discount because people stopped asking about it and they were having trouble selling it. This store obviously had no idea what it had on it's hands. I've never had it before and am really excited now.

 
Ilov80s said:
Buckfast 1 said:
strykerpks said:
Founders KBS in about 15 minutes :pickle: :banned:
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Nice! I'm jealous. I tried to get some this year, but was unsuccessful.
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My friend was at a local grocery chain today and there was some small signage in the beer area advertising "KBS". There was none on the shelves, but he asked an employee about it. The kid went in back and brought him the last 2 4-packs of KBS they had. He said it was on discount because people stopped asking about it and they were having trouble selling it. This store obviously had no idea what it had on it's hands. I've never had it before and am really excited now.
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There's a Founders "tap takeover" in town this Tuesday that I'm hoping to hit. They're promising KBS, but I bet the pours will be expensive as #### (this particular bar is very $$$, but they've always got the best stuff in town). I would love some as I haven't had it in probably 2 years, but I can envision them charging like $15 for a 10 oz pour.
 
Steve Tasker said:
Ilov80s said:
Buckfast 1 said:
strykerpks said:
Founders KBS in about 15 minutes :pickle: :banned:
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Nice! I'm jealous. I tried to get some this year, but was unsuccessful.
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My friend was at a local grocery chain today and there was some small signage in the beer area advertising "KBS". There was none on the shelves, but he asked an employee about it. The kid went in back and brought him the last 2 4-packs of KBS they had. He said it was on discount because people stopped asking about it and they were having trouble selling it. This store obviously had no idea what it had on it's hands. I've never had it before and am really excited now.
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There's a Founders "tap takeover" in town this Tuesday that I'm hoping to hit. They're promising KBS, but I bet the pours will be expensive as #### (this particular bar is very $$$, but they've always got the best stuff in town). I would love some as I haven't had it in probably 2 years, but I can envision them charging like $15 for a 10 oz pour.
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The grocery store sold me KBS for $20/4pack. $15 for 10 oz is insane.
 
strykerpks said:
Founders KBS in about 15 minutes :pickle: :banned:
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Were you at the Palm? I'm curious what the scene was like there last night for the KBS event.

I stayed home and drank several Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ales. Very good strong ale.

 
CletiusMaximus said:
strykerpks said:
Founders KBS in about 15 minutes :pickle: :banned:
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Were you at the Palm? I'm curious what the scene was like there last night for the KBS event. I stayed home and drank several Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ales. Very good strong ale.
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I had the same thing last night. I enjoyed the Undercover Investigation Shut-Down ale as well.
 
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CletiusMaximus said:
strykerpks said:
Founders KBS in about 15 minutes :pickle: :banned:
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Were you at the Palm? I'm curious what the scene was like there last night for the KBS event.

I stayed home and drank several Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ales. Very good strong ale.
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Yup. It was packed and it sold out quick. Unfortunately I was about a half hour too late but my GBs said it was fantastic. I was disappointed I missed it but then we went down to Romans where he tapped some Central Waters Peruvian Stout and Bourbon Barrel Cherry Stout both of which were great.

 
I am drinking some Troegs Nugget Nectar and Flying Mouflan that I got in a beer trade yesterday. Man, I love these beers. I am lucky to live out in Denver with access to some of the best beers in the world, but Troegs makes stuff that I would put up against anyone. I wish I could get their stuff more easily out West.

 
Buckfast 1 said:
I am drinking some Troegs Nugget Nectar and Flying Mouflan that I got in a beer trade yesterday. Man, I love these beers. I am lucky to live out in Denver with access to some of the best beers in the world, but Troegs makes stuff that I would put up against anyone. I wish I could get their stuff more easily out West.
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Close to Golden, too!

 
Sebowski said:
Just me and a bottle of Parabola ('12) for me tonight.
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Outstanding, had a few last year. Tried Velvet Merlin (seasonal oatmeal stout) tonite while on the Q, not bad at all.My local joint had Firestone 16th anniversary boxes, but not enough of a fan to drop $24 on a 22oz
 
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palmersteel said:
2011 Cascade Kriek2013 Bruery Sour in the RyeWill throw some more love at Nugget Nectar as well
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How's the Kriek? It's a style that I always WANT to like.. haven't really gotten there yet. Definitely complex with sweet and sour notes in the few I've tried, so I am assuming it may be one of those types that if it doesn't sing to you, you can't acquire it.

 
FattyVM said:
palmersteel said:
2011 Cascade Kriek2013 Bruery Sour in the RyeWill throw some more love at Nugget Nectar as well
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How's the Kriek? It's a style that I always WANT to like.. haven't really gotten there yet. Definitely complex with sweet and sour notes in the few I've tried, so I am assuming it may be one of those types that if it doesn't sing to you, you can't acquire it.
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I'm not a huge Kriek fan myself. I love sours so if it falls more on that side of the spectrum then I enjoy it. The sweeter Krieks I enjoy much less. The Cascade Kriek is definitely on the sour side and the extra time in bottle helps as well. I enjoyed it quite a bit. If you enjoy sours, you'd like this particular Kriek.
 
snogger said:
So, I'm part of this site called bzzagent where I've received many items to test for free ( Dress shoes, coffee makers, etc..)

Yesterday I received a Draftmark Tap system and luckily my local liquor store carries the refills so picked up Michelob Amberbock.

What a GREAT tasting Draft beer. :banned:

Not sure what it tastes like out of a bottle. But from the draft even my wife, who hates beer, said it tasted good :shock: :thumbup:
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So it's like Kuerig for beer?

 
Ilov80s said:
snogger said:
So, I'm part of this site called bzzagent where I've received many items to test for free ( Dress shoes, coffee makers, etc..)

Yesterday I received a Draftmark Tap system and luckily my local liquor store carries the refills so picked up Michelob Amberbock.

What a GREAT tasting Draft beer. :banned:

Not sure what it tastes like out of a bottle. But from the draft even my wife, who hates beer, said it tasted good :shock: :thumbup:
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So it's like Kuerig for beer?
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I watched the "5-step video" and it just looks like one of those mini-kegs but with a battery-powered dispenser.
 
Ignoramus said:
Ilov80s said:
snogger said:
So, I'm part of this site called bzzagent where I've received many items to test for free ( Dress shoes, coffee makers, etc..)

Yesterday I received a Draftmark Tap system and luckily my local liquor store carries the refills so picked up Michelob Amberbock.

What a GREAT tasting Draft beer. :banned:

Not sure what it tastes like out of a bottle. But from the draft even my wife, who hates beer, said it tasted good :shock: :thumbup:
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So it's like Kuerig for beer?
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I watched the "5-step video" and it just looks like one of those mini-kegs but with a battery-powered dispenser.
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:goodposting:

has a rechargeable battery.. The "refills" are not really refills. It cost me $13.95 for 1 Gallon of the Amberbock.

The 1 Gallon "refills" come with a spout.

So once it is gone you throw away the jug and the spout and start over.

Currently only have these options to choose from, but hope to add more down the line:

Budweiser : A crisp, refreshing lager

Michelob Amberbock : A crisp, refreshing Dark lager

Shock Top Belgian White: A Belgian-style unfiltered wheat ale

Shock Top Wheat IPA : A refreshing wheat beer combined with a crisp IPA

Bass : An English pale ale

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Troeg's Nugget Nectar

Rogue Good Chit Pilsner

Reinarts Wild Ale

Left Hand Twin Sisters

Blue Point Sour Cherry Stouto

 
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Do breweries care if the growler that you bring in is from their brewery? Can I take my Stone growler into Ballast Point and get it filled?

 
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