What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (4 Viewers)

[Wingnut]

Tonight: Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere and Stone Ruination.

For real this time, theres no way that bomber of Ruination makes it past 9:00

 

[Dr. Pepper]

tecate

 

[FatMax]

Tonight: Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere and Stone Ruination.

For real this time, theres no way that bomber of Ruination makes it past 9:00

T-minus 1.5 hours. You'll like it. I might even wager to say that you'll love it.Tonight I'm sipping on a Chimay Red label.

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Alaskan Winter Ale.

Interesting, but not excellent.

 

[Winston Smith]

Sam Adams White Ale (surprisingly good)

Anchor Liberty Ale

 

[Wingnut]

Hey Max I sent you a beermail over at BA....

Im finishing up my last bomber of Racer 5 right now, and then its Ruination time

 

[Wingnut]

Hey Max I sent you a beermail over at BA....

Im finishing up my last bomber of Racer 5 right now, and then its Ruination time

Just noticed you already responded

 

[urbanhack]

K-O Belgium Blonde Ale

10% alcohol

First time I've had it -

 

[Wingnut]

Im drinking a bomber of Stone Ruination right now!!!!!!!



Talk about a hop bite!!!! YIKES!!!! In a good way! Still pretty cold so Im gonna let it settle a bit

 

[heckmanm]

Nap be damned!

Im drinking a Lindemans Framboise Lambic, but only because the gf wanted to try it after liking some of the fruit beers at the fest...

This is actually the 1st time Ive ever tried it as well....A bit too sweet for my taste, but pretty tasty nonetheless. Not sure if Lambic should even be considered beers, but I can now say Ive tried it.

Lambics should definitely be considered beers, but Lindemans should NOT be considered lambics, as they are sterilized and sweetened after fermentation. (The only one I'm aware of that is unsweetened is the Cuvee Renee geuze.) For a true idea of what Framboise (or other lambics) should be, look for Cantillon, Boon, Liefmans, or Hanssens. Those are the main lambic breweries available in the states, and all are unsweetened, and "live" in the bottle.

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Had never tried (or was even aware of) Racer-5 before this thread.

But after seeing what fine tastes exist here,

I just had to pick up a bomber.

A bomber of Barney Flats also happened to find its way into my cart . . .

Can hardly wait . . .

 

[heckmanm]

Results of the weekend Chicago expedition, now in my fridge:

- Bear Republic: Racer 5 IPA

- Lagunitas: Maximus Double IPA

- Great Divide Titan IPA

- Jolly Pumpkin: La Roja

- J.W. Lees: Harvest Ale (Lagavulin cask)

- J.W. Lees: Harvest Ale (Calvados cask)

 

[Wingnut]

Had never tried (or was even aware of) Racer-5 before this thread.

But after seeing what fine tastes exist here,

I just had to pick up a bomber.

A bomber of Barney Flats also happened to find its way into my cart . . .

Can hardly wait . . .

Dude youre gonna love Racer 5...I cant get enough of that stuff. I think Max has sent me 3 or 4 bombers of that stuff....Ill request at least one bomber every time I trade with him. Its my 2nd highest rated American IPA behind 05 Celebration, but that could change after another bomber or two.Enjoy!

 

[Wingnut]

Nap be damned!

Im drinking a Lindemans Framboise Lambic, but only because the gf wanted to try it after liking some of the fruit beers at the fest...

This is actually the 1st time Ive ever tried it as well....A bit too sweet for my taste, but pretty tasty nonetheless. Not sure if Lambic should even be considered beers, but I can now say Ive tried it.

Lambics should definitely be considered beers, but Lindemans should NOT be considered lambics, as they are sterilized and sweetened after fermentation. (The only one I'm aware of that is unsweetened is the Cuvee Renee geuze.) For a true idea of what Framboise (or other lambics) should be, look for Cantillon, Boon, Liefmans, or Hanssens. Those are the main lambic breweries available in the states, and all are unsweetened, and "live" in the bottle.

Thanks for the info heckman My local store carries Boon, so maybe next trip Ill pick one or 2 up to try.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Just started a 5 gallon bacth of IPA.

While brewing:

2 12oz Mirror Pond Ales

1 12oz home brewed double

1 120z home brwewd tripple

Went to friedns kids 1st birfday party

1 anchor steam beer

.5 heinekin <---- had to toss as tastebuds were not digging it after all the kinder.

 

[FatMax]

Had never tried (or was even aware of) Racer-5 before this thread.

But after seeing what fine tastes exist here,

I just had to pick up a bomber.

A bomber of Barney Flats also happened to find its way into my cart . . .

Can hardly wait . . .

You live in NorCal and haven't tried Racer 5? Dude, Bear Republic is the shizzy. Racer is better than the Hop Rod Rye, IMO, but both are quality IPAs. The Big Bear Stout is also a kickass beer. They brew it all in Santa Rosa, probably only about 1.5 hours from you (if I remember right, you're in Monterey, right?)

 

[urbanhack]

Just cracked open a 750ml Saison Dupont.

 

[FatMax]

Had never tried (or was even aware of) Racer-5 before this thread.

But after seeing what fine tastes exist here,

I just had to pick up a bomber.

A bomber of Barney Flats also happened to find its way into my cart . . .

Can hardly wait . . .

Dude youre gonna love Racer 5...I cant get enough of that stuff. I think Max has sent me 3 or 4 bombers of that stuff....Ill request at least one bomber every time I trade with him. Its my 2nd highest rated American IPA behind 05 Celebration, but that could change after another bomber or two.Enjoy!

Agreed. Right now I have a virtual three way tie for my favorite IPA (lumping DIPAs in as well). Racer, Ruination, DFH 90. It easily ranks up there with these brews.

 

[FatMax]

Oh, and I just happen to be drinking a Racer 5 right now.

 

[FatMax]

Just started a 5 gallon bacth of IPA.

While brewing:

2 12oz Mirror Pond Ales

1 12oz home brewed double

1 120z home brwewd tripple

Went to friedns kids 1st birfday party

1 anchor steam beer

.5 heinekin <---- had to toss as tastebuds were not digging it after all the kinder.

Mirror pond deserves more love. That is a great kick-back-and-have-a-brew beer. I've got a few in my fridge right now as well.

 

[Wingnut]

Oh, and I just happen to be drinking a Racer 5 right now.

dude the Ruination is about history.....Damn fine brew. As far as IIPAs go, after Dreadnaught, I lump 90min, Herc, Ruination, Yulesmith and Mendocino 05-06 in tier two. All fantastic. Dreadnaught is on another level IMO, but Id take any of those in tier two with me to a desert island if Dreadnaught wasnt available.I just noticed that of the top 10 IIPAs over at BA, I have reviewed 7 of them. That leaves the Elder Pliny, Moylander and Devil Dancer as the last 3 to try (as far as current rankings go), and Ill have Devil Dancer in Michigan in June.

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Had never tried (or was even aware of) Racer-5 before this thread.

But after seeing what fine tastes exist here,

I just had to pick up a bomber.

A bomber of Barney Flats also happened to find its way into my cart . . .

Can hardly wait . . .

Dude youre gonna love Racer 5...I cant get enough of that stuff. I think Max has sent me 3 or 4 bombers of that stuff....Ill request at least one bomber every time I trade with him. Its my 2nd highest rated American IPA behind 05 Celebration, but that could change after another bomber or two.Enjoy!

Hoo boy!Nothing subtle about this sucker.

Awesome, HUGE flavor.

Like smokin' a Cuban.

And at $3 a bomber, is a steal.

This is definitely gonna be in the rotation.

 

[Wingnut]

Had never tried (or was even aware of) Racer-5 before this thread.

But after seeing what fine tastes exist here,

I just had to pick up a bomber.

A bomber of Barney Flats also happened to find its way into my cart . . .

Can hardly wait . . .

Dude youre gonna love Racer 5...I cant get enough of that stuff. I think Max has sent me 3 or 4 bombers of that stuff....Ill request at least one bomber every time I trade with him. Its my 2nd highest rated American IPA behind 05 Celebration, but that could change after another bomber or two.Enjoy!

Hoo boy!Nothing subtle about this sucker.

Awesome, HUGE flavor.

Like smokin' a Cuban.

And at $3 a bomber, is a steal.

This is definitely gonna be in the rotation.

Beautiful beer. World class IPA IMO.

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Had never tried (or was even aware of) Racer-5 before this thread.

But after seeing what fine tastes exist here,

I just had to pick up a bomber.

A bomber of Barney Flats also happened to find its way into my cart . . .

Can hardly wait . . .

You live in NorCal and haven't tried Racer 5? Dude, Bear Republic is the shizzy. Racer is better than the Hop Rod Rye, IMO, but both are quality IPAs. The Big Bear Stout is also a kickass beer. They brew it all in Santa Rosa, probably only about 1.5 hours from you (if I remember right, you're in Monterey, right?)

1st BR I've had.This IS kick-###.

Looking forward to trying some of their other wares.

I AM in Monterey, but it's about 3 hours to Santa Rosa.

Still, I forsee a roadtrip in the not too distant future . . .

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Oh, and I just happen to be drinking a Racer 5 right now.

dude the Ruination is about history.....Damn fine brew. As far as IIPAs go, after Dreadnaught, I lump 90min, Herc, Ruination, Yulesmith and Mendocino 05-06 in tier two. All fantastic. Dreadnaught is on another level IMO, but Id take any of those in tier two with me to a desert island if Dreadnaught wasnt available.I just noticed that of the top 10 IIPAs over at BA, I have reviewed 7 of them. That leaves the Elder Pliny, Moylander and Devil Dancer as the last 3 to try (as far as current rankings go), and Ill have Devil Dancer in Michigan in June.

There's a few here I haven't tried.Give me a little info and the origin for some of these:

Dreadnaught

Herc

Yulesmith

Elder Pliny

Moylander

Devil Dancer

 

[Wingnut]

Had never tried (or was even aware of) Racer-5 before this thread.

But after seeing what fine tastes exist here,

I just had to pick up a bomber.

A bomber of Barney Flats also happened to find its way into my cart . . .

Can hardly wait . . .

You live in NorCal and haven't tried Racer 5? Dude, Bear Republic is the shizzy. Racer is better than the Hop Rod Rye, IMO, but both are quality IPAs. The Big Bear Stout is also a kickass beer. They brew it all in Santa Rosa, probably only about 1.5 hours from you (if I remember right, you're in Monterey, right?)

1st BR I've had.This IS kick-###.

Looking forward to trying some of their other wares.

I AM in Monterey, but it's about 3 hours to Santa Rosa.

Still, I forsee a roadtrip in the not too distant future . . .

So far Ive only had the Racer 5, but Ive got a bomber of Red Rocket Ale and Hop Rod Rye in the fridge....Willbe tryin them both tomorrow nightI know theyll both be kick-###.

 

[Wingnut]

Oh, and I just happen to be drinking a Racer 5 right now.

dude the Ruination is about history.....Damn fine brew. As far as IIPAs go, after Dreadnaught, I lump 90min, Herc, Ruination, Yulesmith and Mendocino 05-06 in tier two. All fantastic. Dreadnaught is on another level IMO, but Id take any of those in tier two with me to a desert island if Dreadnaught wasnt available.I just noticed that of the top 10 IIPAs over at BA, I have reviewed 7 of them. That leaves the Elder Pliny, Moylander and Devil Dancer as the last 3 to try (as far as current rankings go), and Ill have Devil Dancer in Michigan in June.

There's a few here I haven't tried.Give me a little info and the origin for some of these:

Dreadnaught

Herc

Yulesmith

Elder Pliny

Moylander

Devil Dancer

All Double IPAs...Dreadnaught - Three Floyds Brewing, Munster Indiana

Yulesmith - Alesmith Brewing, San Diego California

Hercules - Great Divide, Denver Colorado

Pliny the Elder - Russian River Brewing, Santa Ross California

Moylander - Moylan's Brewery, Novato CA

Devil Dancer - Founders Brewing Co, Grand Rapids Michigan

Have only had a few of em but they are all on my list. Info? Huge, massive beers. All world class, top shelf, yadda yadda yadda.

Dreadnaught is the best beer Ive ever had I think (but my favorite style is IPA/IIPA)

editing as we speak

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Oh, and I just happen to be drinking a Racer 5 right now.

dude the Ruination is about history.....Damn fine brew. As far as IIPAs go, after Dreadnaught, I lump 90min, Herc, Ruination, Yulesmith and Mendocino 05-06 in tier two. All fantastic. Dreadnaught is on another level IMO, but Id take any of those in tier two with me to a desert island if Dreadnaught wasnt available.I just noticed that of the top 10 IIPAs over at BA, I have reviewed 7 of them. That leaves the Elder Pliny, Moylander and Devil Dancer as the last 3 to try (as far as current rankings go), and Ill have Devil Dancer in Michigan in June.

There's a few here I haven't tried.Give me a little info and the origin for some of these:

Dreadnaught

Herc

Yulesmith

Elder Pliny

Moylander

Devil Dancer

All Double IPAs...Dreadnaught - Three Floyds Brewing, Munster Indiana

Hercules - Great Divide, Denver Colorado

Pliny the Elder - Russian River Brewing, Santa Ross California

Moylander - Moylan's Brewery, Novato CA

Devil Dancer - Founders Brewing Co, Grand Rapids Michigan

Have only had a few of em but they are all on my list. Info? Huge, massive beers. All world class, top shelf, yadda yadda yadda.

Dreadnaught is the best beer Ive ever had I think (but my favorite style is IPA/IIPA)

2 more from "The Neighborhood" that I haven't tried.Man.

I'm gonna haveta hunt these down quick.

Thanks for the Wingtips!

UH

 

[Wingnut]

Oh, and I just happen to be drinking a Racer 5 right now.

dude the Ruination is about history.....Damn fine brew. As far as IIPAs go, after Dreadnaught, I lump 90min, Herc, Ruination, Yulesmith and Mendocino 05-06 in tier two. All fantastic. Dreadnaught is on another level IMO, but Id take any of those in tier two with me to a desert island if Dreadnaught wasnt available.I just noticed that of the top 10 IIPAs over at BA, I have reviewed 7 of them. That leaves the Elder Pliny, Moylander and Devil Dancer as the last 3 to try (as far as current rankings go), and Ill have Devil Dancer in Michigan in June.

There's a few here I haven't tried.Give me a little info and the origin for some of these:

Dreadnaught

Herc

Yulesmith

Elder Pliny

Moylander

Devil Dancer

All Double IPAs...Dreadnaught - Three Floyds Brewing, Munster Indiana

Hercules - Great Divide, Denver Colorado

Pliny the Elder - Russian River Brewing, Santa Ross California

Moylander - Moylan's Brewery, Novato CA

Devil Dancer - Founders Brewing Co, Grand Rapids Michigan

Have only had a few of em but they are all on my list. Info? Huge, massive beers. All world class, top shelf, yadda yadda yadda.

Dreadnaught is the best beer Ive ever had I think (but my favorite style is IPA/IIPA)

2 more from "The Neighborhood" that I haven't tried.Man.

I'm gonna haveta hunt these down quick.

Thanks for the Wingtips!

UH

No prob...you NEED to try them all!! Check the edit...Another you may be able to find but its a winter seasonal...Yulesmith by AlesmithEdit: Santa Ross = Santa Rosa

 

[3C's]

Had never tried (or was even aware of) Racer-5 before this thread.

But after seeing what fine tastes exist here,

I just had to pick up a bomber.

A bomber of Barney Flats also happened to find its way into my cart . . .

Can hardly wait . . .

Dude youre gonna love Racer 5...I cant get enough of that stuff. I think Max has sent me 3 or 4 bombers of that stuff....Ill request at least one bomber every time I trade with him. Its my 2nd highest rated American IPA behind 05 Celebration, but that could change after another bomber or two.Enjoy!

Hoo boy!Nothing subtle about this sucker.

Awesome, HUGE flavor.

Like smokin' a Cuban.

And at $3 a bomber, is a steal.

This is definitely gonna be in the rotation.

$3?! I pay almost $5 for it here on the East Coast. Worth it though.

Edit: I think it's $5. I know it's not $3.

 

[FatMax]

I just noticed that of the top 10 IIPAs over at BA, I have reviewed 7 of them. That leaves the Elder Pliny, Moylander and Devil Dancer as the last 3 to try (as far as current rankings go), and Ill have Devil Dancer in Michigan in June.

I can get Moylander. I've seen it around anyway. Haven't tried it myself yet, but I will next time I see it. I may even pick up an extra bomber or two, if you get my drift.

 

[FatMax]

Oh, and I just happen to be drinking a Racer 5 right now.

dude the Ruination is about history.....Damn fine brew. As far as IIPAs go, after Dreadnaught, I lump 90min, Herc, Ruination, Yulesmith and Mendocino 05-06 in tier two. All fantastic. Dreadnaught is on another level IMO, but Id take any of those in tier two with me to a desert island if Dreadnaught wasnt available.I just noticed that of the top 10 IIPAs over at BA, I have reviewed 7 of them. That leaves the Elder Pliny, Moylander and Devil Dancer as the last 3 to try (as far as current rankings go), and Ill have Devil Dancer in Michigan in June.

There's a few here I haven't tried.Give me a little info and the origin for some of these:

Dreadnaught

Herc

Yulesmith

Elder Pliny

Moylander

Devil Dancer

All Double IPAs...Dreadnaught - Three Floyds Brewing, Munster Indiana

Hercules - Great Divide, Denver Colorado

Pliny the Elder - Russian River Brewing, Santa Ross California

Moylander - Moylan's Brewery, Novato CA

Devil Dancer - Founders Brewing Co, Grand Rapids Michigan

Have only had a few of em but they are all on my list. Info? Huge, massive beers. All world class, top shelf, yadda yadda yadda.

Dreadnaught is the best beer Ive ever had I think (but my favorite style is IPA/IIPA)

2 more from "The Neighborhood" that I haven't tried.Man.

I'm gonna haveta hunt these down quick.

Thanks for the Wingtips!

UH

All of those should be fairly easy to get for you, with the exception of Dreadnaught, YuleSmith and Devil Dancer (I haven't seen any of these locally in any stores). Great Divide brews just recently started showing up at Bevmos in Northern California and you should also be able to find Moylander. The Pliny will most likely require a road trip, but it isn't that far away for you.

 

[3C's]

Racer 5 and Troegs Nugget Nectar.

I might like Nugget Nectar more. Might have to redo the taste test tomorrow.

 

[Wingnut]

Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye

The darkest colored IPA Ive ever seen. This stuff is awesome. Thanks, Max!

 

[Wingnut]

http://www.orlandoescape.com/universalstud...er-festival.htm

Orlando Beer Fest Nov 11th and 12th for any of you in the area at the time. Its at Universal City Walk. 2 days worth! Woo hoo!

 

[FatMax]

Racer 5 again tonight. This is quickly replacing SNPA as my everyday brew. God I love this stuff.

I may or may not have a DFH 90 during American Idol in about an hour.

 

[3C's]

Had never tried (or was even aware of) Racer-5 before this thread.

But after seeing what fine tastes exist here,

I just had to pick up a bomber.

A bomber of Barney Flats also happened to find its way into my cart . . .

Can hardly wait . . .

Dude youre gonna love Racer 5...I cant get enough of that stuff. I think Max has sent me 3 or 4 bombers of that stuff....Ill request at least one bomber every time I trade with him. Its my 2nd highest rated American IPA behind 05 Celebration, but that could change after another bomber or two.Enjoy!

Hoo boy!Nothing subtle about this sucker.

Awesome, HUGE flavor.

Like smokin' a Cuban.

And at $3 a bomber, is a steal.

This is definitely gonna be in the rotation.

$3?! I pay almost $5 for it here on the East Coast. Worth it though.

Edit: I think it's $5. I know it's not $3.

Fortunately I was wrong. Only $4. Tonight it's Old Dominion Spring Brew 2006. Just came out. It's an Imperial Pilsner. No idea how strong it is, but it's damn tasty and I could easily drink a lot of them. If there's a better pilsner out there I'd love to try it.

 

[Wingnut]

Just finishing up my first ever beer from Lagunitas, "Brown Shugga", courtesy of FatMax. Its like an India Pale Ale/American Strong Ale hybrid...surprisingly balanced and easy to drink considering its 9.9% ABV.

Big beer. Not bad at all.

That FatMax character is a beer drinkin/sharin fool! Thanks GB!

 

[Winston Smith]

St. Bernardus Pater 6

NECTAR

 

[minister]

St. Bernardus Pater 6

NECTAR

Any opinion to share?Haven't tried St. Bernardus yet, but I've got a gift sampler saved for a rainy day ...

Drinking St. Ambroise Pale Ale tonight - this brew is really growing on me.

 

[FatMax]

St. Bernardus Pater 6

NECTAR 

Any opinion to share?Haven't tried St. Bernardus yet, but I've got a gift sampler saved for a rainy day ...

Drinking St. Ambroise Pale Ale tonight - this brew is really growing on me.

According to beeradvocate.com, the St. Bernardus Abt 12 is the #4 ranked beer in the world. So yeah, their brewery is decent. Kilgore sent me a bottle and I'd also say that it is easily one of the top five beers that I have ever tasted. I haven't tried any of their other offerings.

 

[Skylord]

St. Bernardus Pater 6

NECTAR

Any opinion to share?Haven't tried St. Bernardus yet, but I've got a gift sampler saved for a rainy day ...

Drinking St. Ambroise Pale Ale tonight - this brew is really growing on me.

According to beeradvocate.com, the St. Bernardus Abt 12 is the #4 ranked beer in the world. So yeah, their brewery is decent. Kilgore sent me a bottle and I'd also say that it is easily one of the top five beers that I have ever tasted. I haven't tried any of their other offerings.

Absolutely superb beer. This beer is definately in the top ten for me.But tonight I have the opportunity to cherish one of the spring seasons finest releases. Stone's Old Guardian Barley Wine. Its going to be much too ripe but I'll have a few cellared for a later date as well.

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Boont

 

[FatMax]

Boont

I like Boont Amber. Good beer.

Stone IPA for me tonight.

 

[Wingnut]

Yulesmith IIPA

 

[Statorama]

Giving Boddington's Irish Pub Ale a try tonight.

 

[3C's]

Almost 80 outside. Went down to St. Georges brewery and picked up some fresh Spring Lager. Bottled 1 week ago. Had a couple of Sam Adams out on the deck of a little bar before coming home. Spring Lager chilling now. Can't wait.

 

[PAO]

I'm going to start out with a few pints of Guiness at the pub after work and then finish off with evening with pitchers of Bud at the strippers

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Boont

I like Boont Amber. Good beer.

Stone IPA for me tonight.

Damn.We need to have a NorCal Beerfest . . .

 

[minister]

Starting things off with a St. Ambroise Pale Ale. I'm not sure if this can be found stateside, but I recommend it. It has become a staple in my fridge.

Up next will be Mill Street Tankhouse Ale for the first time - a local (Toronto) brew.