What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (51 Viewers)

[Wingnut]

Im gonna hit the Stone Smoked Porter tonight.

 

[FatMax]

Hey Trout, what did you think of the Stone's Smoked Porter?

 

[regularguy]

Had a SN Summerfest last night after cutting grass. Decent lager, but just not what I'm into most of the time. I'll probably throw the rest of these in the cooler for guests at my son's first birthday party on Saturday along with a few Yuengling I picked up in Florida, maybe some Dale's Pale Ale, and all the High Life left in the fridge. I'm sure most will choose the Champagne of Beers.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Hey Trout, what did you think of the Stone's Smoked Porter?

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I thought it was really good. Highly drinkable, and the smoke taste was moderate and not overpowering. It was pretty full bodied for a porter, with a nice chocolate taste and a hint of sweetness. I usually prefer a stronger stout to a porter, but this one was quite nice.

 

[Wingnut]

Hey Trout, what did you think of the Stone's Smoked Porter?

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I thought it was really good. Highly drinkable, and the smoke taste was moderate and not overpowering. It was pretty full bodied for a porter, with a nice chocolate taste and a hint of sweetness. I usually prefer a stronger stout to a porter, but this one was quite nice.
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I have no doubt Ill like it.

 

[Tip Top]

Hey Trout, what did you think of the Stone's Smoked Porter?

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I thought it was really good. Highly drinkable, and the smoke taste was moderate and not overpowering. It was pretty full bodied for a porter, with a nice chocolate taste and a hint of sweetness. I usually prefer a stronger stout to a porter, but this one was quite nice.
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I have no doubt Ill like it.

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Sounds a lot better than smoked fish.

 

[mr. furley]

Hey Trout, what did you think of the Stone's Smoked Porter?

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I thought it was really good. Highly drinkable, and the smoke taste was moderate and not overpowering. It was pretty full bodied for a porter, with a nice chocolate taste and a hint of sweetness. I usually prefer a stronger stout to a porter, but this one was quite nice.
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this sounds good

 

[Skylord]

Hey Trout, what did you think of the Stone's Smoked Porter?

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I thought it was really good. Highly drinkable, and the smoke taste was moderate and not overpowering. It was pretty full bodied for a porter, with a nice chocolate taste and a hint of sweetness. I usually prefer a stronger stout to a porter, but this one was quite nice.
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this sounds good
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The Alaskan is far and away my favorite "smoked" beer.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

The Alaskan is far and away my favorite "smoked" beer.

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I've never had the Alaskan, so I can't compare. I do know that it is very highly regarded. One of these days I need to try and get my hands on some. If I recall, it's a seasonal, correct?

 

[FatMax]

The Alaskan is far and away my favorite "smoked" beer.

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I've never had the Alaskan, so I can't compare. I do know that it is very highly regarded. One of these days I need to try and get my hands on some. If I recall, it's a seasonal, correct?
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Not sure if it is seasonal, but I do know that my local beermonger is getting some in. Finally.

 

[3C's]

Getting ready to go here.

After a trip to Hooters.

 

[Skylord]

The Alaskan is far and away my favorite "smoked" beer.

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I've never had the Alaskan, so I can't compare. I do know that it is very highly regarded. One of these days I need to try and get my hands on some. If I recall, it's a seasonal, correct?
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I've got three 22oz's hoarded I had been looking for the beer for over ten years when it finally appeared at my beer store. Bought one, drank it...fell head over heals in love. Bought six more. I'm sure I can arrange a bottle your way....

I believe its a winter beer.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I believe its a winter beer.

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This explains why I have never seen it. I've had a few of Alaskan's other beers, which were good but not great. In all the times that I have been to Seattle I have never seen it in the beer stores. But I always go in summer. Come winter time I might have to shoot you a PM.

 

[FatMax]

I believe its a winter beer.

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This explains why I have never seen it. I've had a few of Alaskan's other beers, which were good but not great. In all the times that I have been to Seattle I have never seen it in the beer stores. But I always go in summer. Come winter time I might have to shoot you a PM.
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I just checked BA, and according to them it is brewed year round. Hell, I don't know.

 

[Skylord]

I believe its a winter beer.

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This explains why I have never seen it. I've had a few of Alaskan's other beers, which were good but not great. In all the times that I have been to Seattle I have never seen it in the beer stores. But I always go in summer. Come winter time I might have to shoot you a PM.
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I just checked BA, and according to them it is brewed year round. Hell, I don't know.
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I think it used to be, but their website doesn't say either way. Cool webpage though.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I believe its a winter beer.

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This explains why I have never seen it. I've had a few of Alaskan's other beers, which were good but not great. In all the times that I have been to Seattle I have never seen it in the beer stores. But I always go in summer. Come winter time I might have to shoot you a PM.
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I just checked BA, and according to them it is brewed year round. Hell, I don't know.
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I just checked out Alaskan Brewing's website, and it says it is brewed in the fall (but the writeup amy be old). Its actually an interesting story, and it has a connection to smoked fish.Alaskan Smoked Porter Story

 

[urbanhack]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife.

What should I drink? I need some professional advice.

 

[urbanhack]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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Cask-conditioned Bell's Two Hearted Ale (6%)Thoughts?

I had some cask-conditioned Three Floyds a few weeks ago. Good stuff.

 

[FatMax]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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The first beer I would reach for is the St. Bernardus Abt 12. Never had it on tap. I bet it is good. I don't know if you're a hop-head or not, but Hop Rod Rye is an excellent IPA too.

 

[FatMax]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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Cask-conditioned Bell's Two Hearted Ale (6%)Thoughts?

I had some cask-conditioned Three Floyds a few weeks ago. Good stuff.

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Drank my first Two Hearted last night, but from a bottle. It was really good.

 

[mr. furley]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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Cask-conditioned Bell's Two Hearted Ale (6%)Thoughts?

I had some cask-conditioned Three Floyds a few weeks ago. Good stuff.

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St Bernardus abt 12 - seriously great beer.

then try the Allagash White and tell me how it is.

 

[FatMax]

then try the Allagash White and tell me how it is.

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Nah. There probably 15 beers I would rather have than that.

 

[Skylord]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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Cask-conditioned Bell's Two Hearted Ale (6%)Thoughts?

I had some cask-conditioned Three Floyds a few weeks ago. Good stuff.

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St Bernardus abt 12 - seriously great beer.

then try the Allagash White and tell me how it is.

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Allagash white is good, but not as good as the Jolly Pumpkin

 

[Fullback Fro]

Avery India Pale Ale - Damn fine beer

 

[FatMax]

Avery India Pale Ale  -  Damn fine beer

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Have you seen Avery in this area?

 

[urbanhack]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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The first beer I would reach for is the St. Bernardus Abt 12. Never had it on tap. I bet it is good. I don't know if you're a hop-head or not, but Hop Rod Rye is an excellent IPA too.
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I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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Cask-conditioned Bell's Two Hearted Ale (6%)Thoughts?

I had some cask-conditioned Three Floyds a few weeks ago. Good stuff.

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St Bernardus abt 12 - seriously great beer.

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St. Bernardus it is for the 1st one.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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:jealous:This place makes Barleys look like a dive bar.

Beers on draft I would try:

Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye 7.5% abv, 90+ IBU (A hop bomb, much hoppier than the beer we had at the Mellow Mushroom, with a silky mouthfeel from the Rye)

Cantillon Cuvée Des Champions 5% abv (A gueze, which is an aged blended lambic. Very sour in taste, and will be unlike any beer you have tried)

Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus 5% abv (Another lambic. I haven't tried it but I am a fan of the sour beers.)

St. Bernardus abt 12 10% (My favorite Belgian beer. It is a strong dark ale, with typical Belgain spiceness)

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale 9.6% abv, 90 IBU (If you haven't had a Barleywine, this is a good place to start. Sweet, yet really hoppy with a strong alcohol bite)

Ettaler Curator Doppelbock 9% abv

(I'm a big fan of a good Dopplebocks with their dark and malty sweet flavors. Haven't tried this particular one)

 

[mr. furley]

then try the Allagash White and tell me how it is.

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Nah. There probably 15 beers I would rather have than that.
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i've never had it though. i want urbanhack to be my guinea pig.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

then try the Allagash White and tell me how it is.

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Hack, you also should have one of these, considering how much you liked the White Rascal at Barleys.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Avery India Pale Ale   -  Damn fine beer

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Have you seen Avery in this area?
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No i went to college in Denver. My best friends older brother went to school in Boulder and his buddy started Avery. I've met the guy. I've survived on avery, left hand, silver plume, great divide in college.

 

[urbanhack]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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:jealous:This place makes Barleys look like a dive bar.

Beers on draft I would try:

Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye 7.5% abv, 90+ IBU (A hop bomb, much hoppier than the beer we had at the Mellow Mushroom, with a silky mouthfeel from the Rye)

Cantillon Cuvée Des Champions 5% abv (A gueze, which is an aged blended lambic. Very sour in taste, and will be unlike any beer you have tried)

Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus 5% abv (Another lambic. I haven't tried it but I am a fan of the sour beers.)

St. Bernardus abt 12 10% (My favorite Belgian beer. It is a strong dark ale, with typical Belgain spiceness)

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale 9.6% abv, 90 IBU (If you haven't had a Barleywine, this is a good place to start. Sweet, yet really hoppy with a strong alcohol bite)

Ettaler Curator Doppelbock 9% abv

(I'm a big fan of a good Dopplebocks with their dark and malty sweet flavors. Haven't tried this particular one)

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Thanks for the insight and recommendations.

 

[Skylord]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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I would try one of the Cantillon's on tap

 

[Skylord]

Avery India Pale Ale  -  Damn fine beer

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Have you seen Avery in this area?
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I can get Avery down here....almost all their styles. No go for you guys?

 

[Fullback Fro]

I just found out that two of my favorite craft breweries from the mid 90's are gone.

Silver Plume - they made a rasberry porter that was the only fruit beer I've ever claimed to like

El Dorado Canyon - Blackwidow Stout. The best stout going in the mid 90's. Very small batches. Very hard to find.

oorsbeerout:

 

[FatMax]

Avery India Pale Ale   -  Damn fine beer

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Have you seen Avery in this area?
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I can get Avery down here....almost all their styles. No go for you guys?
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Haven't seen it.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Avery India Pale Ale   -  Damn fine beer

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Have you seen Avery in this area?
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I can get Avery down here....almost all their styles. No go for you guys?
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Haven't seen it.
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Can't get the Avery here. I am back in CO a couple times a year where I indulge.

 

[Winston Smith]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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The first beer I would reach for is the St. Bernardus Abt 12. Never had it on tap. I bet it is good. I don't know if you're a hop-head or not, but Hop Rod Rye is an excellent IPA too.
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I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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Cask-conditioned Bell's Two Hearted Ale (6%)Thoughts?

I had some cask-conditioned Three Floyds a few weeks ago. Good stuff.

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St Bernardus abt 12 - seriously great beer.

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St. Bernardus it is for the 1st one.

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This was the only correct answer.

 

[Skylord]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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The first beer I would reach for is the St. Bernardus Abt 12. Never had it on tap. I bet it is good. I don't know if you're a hop-head or not, but Hop Rod Rye is an excellent IPA too.
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I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Cask-conditioned Bell's Two Hearted Ale (6%)Thoughts?

I had some cask-conditioned Three Floyds a few weeks ago. Good stuff.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

St Bernardus abt 12 - seriously great beer.

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St. Bernardus it is for the 1st one.

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This was the only correct answer.

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How do you guys like the other St. Bernardus beers?

 

[mr. furley]

still sitting on a couple Witbier's. will report back after i drink those.

 

[FatMax]

How do you guys like the other St. Bernardus beers?

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I've only had the Prior 8 and the Trippel and thought both were pretty good.

 

[KornKrackedJimy]

SA Cherry wheat....feel floaty.....godd sttugg thloousdg!

 

[SFBayDuck]

I am headed to the Map Room tonight with the wife. 

What should I drink?  I need some professional advice.

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:jealous:This place makes Barleys look like a dive bar.

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Based on search results it appears Toronado in San Francisco has been mentioned in this thread, but I didn't want to go through all 50+ pages to find it.Anyway, sorry if a honda, but if you love beer and are ever in San Francisco, be sure to stop by there.

 

[FatMax]

Just got a bottle of Vieille Provision, Saison DuPont.  Belgian farmhouse ale.  Anyone familiar with it?

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Never heard of the brewery (and can't find it on Beeradvocate), but I like Saisons.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Don't tell the wine guys, ok? 

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See, I wouldn't go and do a thing like that. I have had the Snoqualmie porter, but it was a few years ago and I don't remember it as being that good. The brewery is pretty close to where the train runs, correct? I will have to swing back by there when I am up in July.

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It's right there. What you doing up here in July?
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A little bit of everything. A friend is having a wedding party. Its also my second home, as my brother and a ton of aunts, uncles, and cousins will be up there. We're going to see Pearl Jam at the Gorge, and later in the week we will be hitting the Oregon Brewers Festival in Portland. In between time we will visit some family.I certainly will try to revisit the Snoqualmie brewery while I am out there, as my memory is sometimes fuzzy over what beers are good. I'll definitely try to check out their IPA.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Based on search results it appears Toronado in San Francisco has been mentioned in this thread, but I didn't want to go through all 50+ pages to find it.

Anyway, sorry if a honda, but if you love beer and are ever in San Francisco, be sure to stop by there.

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Thanks for the tip. One of these days I am going to get out to San Fran. Its probably the top city on my places I have yet to see list.

 

[Fullback Fro]

They have WESTVLETEREN 12 at Toronado in bottles. I can pick it up if anyone really wants one.

 

[FatMax]

They have WESTVLETEREN 12 at Toronado in bottles.  I can pick it up if anyone really wants one.

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Yes please. I'll hump your leg and offer cash in return. Pretty please!!

 

[Fullback Fro]

They have WESTVLETEREN 12 at Toronado in bottles.  I can pick it up if anyone really wants one.

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Yes please. I'll hump your leg and offer cash in return. Pretty please!!
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I'll try and stop by soon.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Off to bottle my IPA.

 

[mr. furley]

They have WESTVLETEREN 12 at Toronado in bottles.  I can pick it up if anyone really wants one.

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IN*Edit to Add - i will hump BOTH legs*