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What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (1 Viewer)

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What does STATUS - EXCEPTION mean?

I'd prefer ACCEPTION instead

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Just called UPS. According to the lady I spoke to, the EXCEPTION status is just because of the late train delay. She says it'll still be delivered today, and it's nothing to worry about. I hope that's the case.
 
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anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

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Ommegang Abbey Ale
 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

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Maybe a strong Belgian? Rochefort 10, St. Bernardus Abt 12, Chimay Blue?
 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

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If I'm eating, there is a 90% chance a SNPA is in my hand. Good beer, not overpowering, not too complex, and easy to drink.
 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

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Ommegang Abbey Ale
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:goodposting: I was going to day that a nice Belgian Dark Strong Ale would be good. A Brasserie Des Rocs Grand Cru, a Gulden Draak, or a Rochefort 8 would all be good choices.
 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

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Ommegang Abbey Ale
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:goodposting: I was going to day that a nice Belgian Dark Strong Ale would be good. A Brasserie Des Rocs Grand Cru, a Gulden Draak, or a Rochefort 8 would all be good choices.
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Interesting. Some snobs say the strong Belgian would work, while Fat Max, who is a super elite upper tier snob, disagrees. Your thoughts, FM?
 
Interesting. Some snobs say the strong Belgian would work, while Fat Max, who is a super elite upper tier snob, disagrees. Your thoughts, FM?

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Just to chime in on this, I'll give you my thinking behind this. This isn't just a grilled steak, its stuffed with apple and almonds. I thought that with those flavors, a Belgian dark ale would go well with them. I know that some people like a simple pale ale to go with most foods as that would not get in the way of the food. The food and beer pairing idea is kind of new, and I think you can pretty much do whatever you want.A good tip: A Belgain Saison goes really well with spicy food like Thai.

 
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anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

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Ommegang Abbey Ale
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:goodposting: I was going to day that a nice Belgian Dark Strong Ale would be good. A Brasserie Des Rocs Grand Cru, a Gulden Draak, or a Rochefort 8 would all be good choices.
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Interesting. Some snobs say the strong Belgian would work, while Fat Max, who is a super elite upper tier snob, disagrees. Your thoughts, FM?
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When it comes to beer snobery, I'm more second tier around here. Anyway, there is so much going on in a quadrupel, I wouldn't want to alter the experience by introducing a foreign (food) flavor in my mouth.
 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

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Ommegang Abbey Ale
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had one of these 2 weeks ago.. highly disappointed.
 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

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Ommegang Abbey Ale
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had one of these 2 weeks ago.. highly disappointed.
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It's not one of my favorites either... but I have to think it would compliment steak well.
 
Interesting. Some snobs say the strong Belgian would work, while Fat Max, who is a super elite upper tier snob, disagrees. Your thoughts, FM?

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Just to chime in on this, I'll give you my thinking behind this. This isn't just a grilled steak, its stuffed with apple and almonds. I thought that with those flavors, a Belgian dark ale would go well with them. I know that some people like a simple pale ale to go with most foods as that would not get in the way of the food. The food and beer pairing idea is kind of new, and I think you can pretty much do whatever you want.A good tip: A Belgain Saison goes really well with spicy food like Thai.

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correct :blackdot: for the Saison tip :thumbup:

 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

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Ommegang Abbey Ale
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:goodposting: I was going to day that a nice Belgian Dark Strong Ale would be good. A Brasserie Des Rocs Grand Cru, a Gulden Draak, or a Rochefort 8 would all be good choices.
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Interesting. Some snobs say the strong Belgian would work, while Fat Max, who is a super elite upper tier snob, disagrees. Your thoughts, FM?
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When it comes to beer snobery, I'm more second tier around here. Anyway, there is so much going on in a quadrupel, I wouldn't want to alter the experience by introducing a foreign (food) flavor in my mouth.
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Noted. I'd put myself in the second tier as well. I drank 4 Bud lights about a week ago. :bag: To reach elite snob status, I think you need to refuse all non-craft/micro brew.
 
Noted. I'd put myself in the second tier as well. I drank 4 Bud lights about a week ago.  :bag: To reach elite snob status, I think you need to refuse all non-craft/micro brew.

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I'd put myself at 3rd tier then at best. But I do almost always refuse anything non-craft. I won't order a beer at a restaurant if all they have is macro. Sam Adams is about as low as I'll go.Edit to add...even if someone else is paying.

 
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anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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You know, this a very good question. Something that I have been meaning to post for a very long time.I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow...But when I eat steak I drink red wine, always. The two are made for each other.

But there must be a beer that compliments a nice strip, porterhouse, etc as well as a huge cabernet. But what is that beer?

Its not a stout, too over powering. Its not a pilsner, too light and unassuming. What is the perfect steak beer?

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from http://www.beertravelers.com/lists/pairings.htmlBelow are some suggestions on which foods to serve with certain beers.

Golden or blonde ale, American wheat ale, lightly hopped lagers.

Since these beers lack both maltiness and hoppiness, they work best as thirst-quenchers. Try them with super-hot food, such as blackened redfish. Once your tongue has been assaulted with hot spices, it will no longer be able to appreciate an intricately flavored beer, anyway.

Weissbier, dunkelweiss

You want to be able to enjoy the flavors of the yeast, so stick with delicate foods, such as a delicate soup or pasta or light cheeses. These beers also work well with lightly flavored vegetarian dishes, such as grilled vegetables, or light chicken dishes.

Amber ale

A good all-around beer for any food that isn't sweet -- something sweet will detract from the maltiness in the beer. It complements sandwiches, hearty soups and pizzas. Also a good thirst-quencher for barbecue or Mexican food.

Bitter, pale ale, India pale ale, German/Bohemian pilsners

While hops can kill your tastebuds when paired with many foods, they do make for some particularly good matches -- fried seafood, for example, because hoppiness cuts through grease, or anything with vinegar as a main ingredient. They also complement smoked, boiled, steamed or broiled seafood. And they can enhance the spiciness of highly spiced cuisine. The fruitier pale ales also will complement lamb, beef and game, or try them with liver paté.

English or American brown ale

Hamburgers and sausages are hearty enough for either kind of ale. The English brown may match nicely with smoked fish, while game dishes can stand up to the hoppiness of the American brown.

Porter, dry or oatmeal stout

Think hearty foods -- meat dishes with gravy, barbecue, shepherd's pie, stew. Oysters are also ideal. Both these beers and the brown ales will stand up to stronger cheeses such as sharp cheddar and blue.

Cream or sweet stout, imperial stout

These are made for chocolate, and imperial stout pairs especially well with dark chocolate. Also try chocolate-and-fruit desserts, such as stout cheesecake with raspberry sauce, or something with caramel or pecans.

Vienna lager/Oktoberfest/Mäarzen, dark lager, bock

Like amber ale, these are good all-around food beers, and they're not as filling as ales. The lagers will cut some of the heaviness in sauce-based meat dishes - chicken paprikash, goulash or pork rouladen, for example - and will stand up to their strong flavors. The perfect beers to serve with pretzels and mustard. Sweeter bocks, such as doppelbocks, can complement heartier, spicier desserts, such as pumpkin pie or spice cake.

Fruit beers, lambics

Sweeter fruit beers and fruit lambics can be paired with light fruit desserts, such as souffles or chiffon cake, but sour ones will probably overwhelm fruit flavors. Some people like to drink lambics with dark chocolate. Entrees that are prepared with fruit - i.e., raspberry-glazed duck breast - can pair nicely with fruit beers. Consider enjoying these alone at the end of the meal.

Old ale, barley wine

Most foods don't stand up to these stronger beers, and you'll probably lose the maltiness in the beer as well. Try a really strong cheese or a piece of super-dark chocolate, or serve them alone or with a cigar.

 
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Noted. I'd put myself in the second tier as well. I drank 4 Bud lights about a week ago.  :bag: To reach elite snob status, I think you need to refuse all non-craft/micro brew.

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I'd put myself at 3rd tier then at best. But I do almost always refuse anything non-craft. I won't order a beer at a restaurant if all they have is macro. Sam Adams is about as low as I'll go.Edit to add...even if someone else is paying.

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I don't know what tier I would consider myself. I only drink craft or regional beer, but don't know how that translates into tier. I guarantee most of my friends would say I am a top tier beer snob though.
 
I havn't read all 63 pages of this thread and I'd like to try some of the beers that have been mentioned in here. Is there anyplace online that I can order these?

TIA

 
Hey Belgian drinkers....Wondering what you think of Gouden Carolus beers - in particular, the Tripel and Grand Cru. Saw them at my local store...they have good ratings but was curious if any of you have had em

 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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Either a dark Belgian ale (Ommegang is the easy choice) or a good robust porter. Great Laked Edmund Fitzgerald would fit the bill nicely. If cooking the sirloin iondoors, I'd go with the Belgian, while grilled the porter would complement it more. That's what my mouth says. Your mouth may vary.

 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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Either a dark Belgian ale (Ommegang is the easy choice) or a good robust porter. Great Laked Edmund Fitzgerald would fit the bill nicely. If cooking the sirloin iondoors, I'd go with the Belgian, while grilled the porter would complement it more. That's what my mouth says. Your mouth may vary.

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All this steak talk has me thinking tonight is gonna be a steak night.....Now the tough decidion....ribyeyes, porterhouses, or bacon wrapped filets....Oooh, speaking of bacon wrapped, I could pick up some scallops and go that route...

I think my bottle of Stone Smoked Porter would go nicely with steaks. :thumbup:

 
Hey Belgian drinkers....Wondering what you think of Gouden Carolus beers - in particular, the Tripel and Grand Cru. Saw them at my local store...they have good ratings but was curious if any of you have had em

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Their Xmas beer is just great, like probably the best Xmas beer of 2005. If they still have some laying around, grab it.Grand Cru is very good too.

 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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Either a dark Belgian ale (Ommegang is the easy choice) or a good robust porter. Great Laked Edmund Fitzgerald would fit the bill nicely. If cooking the sirloin iondoors, I'd go with the Belgian, while grilled the porter would complement it more. That's what my mouth says. Your mouth may vary.

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All this steak talk has me thinking tonight is gonna be a steak night.....Now the tough decidion....ribyeyes, porterhouses, or bacon wrapped filets....Oooh, speaking of bacon wrapped, I could pick up some scallops and go that route...

I think my bottle of Stone Smoked Porter would go nicely with steaks. :thumbup:

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Who says advertising doesn't work? I went out at lunch and picked up some bone in strip steaks for this evening as well.
 
I havn't read all 63 pages of this thread and  I'd like to try some of the beers that have been mentioned in here.  Is there anyplace online that I can order these?

TIA

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archerliquors.com
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hey, wait a sec.

i thought Archer didn't ship or something? or was it that the shipping was prohibitively expensive?

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They ship. Thats where I got my first bottles of Dreadnaught. And theyre no more expensive than anywhere else. The owner, Randy is a pretty cool guy.
 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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Either a dark Belgian ale (Ommegang is the easy choice) or a good robust porter. Great Laked Edmund Fitzgerald would fit the bill nicely. If cooking the sirloin iondoors, I'd go with the Belgian, while grilled the porter would complement it more. That's what my mouth says. Your mouth may vary.

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All this steak talk has me thinking tonight is gonna be a steak night.....Now the tough decidion....ribyeyes, porterhouses, or bacon wrapped filets....Oooh, speaking of bacon wrapped, I could pick up some scallops and go that route...

I think my bottle of Stone Smoked Porter would go nicely with steaks. :thumbup:

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:thumbup: :banned: Fine pairing. Hmm, and here I was just going to have a couple of pints of Kickass Brown Ale for dinner and then grab something at bowling...

 
I havn't read all 63 pages of this thread and  I'd like to try some of the beers that have been mentioned in here.  Is there anyplace online that I can order these?

TIA

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archerliquors.com
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hey, wait a sec.

i thought Archer didn't ship or something? or was it that the shipping was prohibitively expensive?

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They ship. Thats where I got my first bottles of Dreadnaught. And theyre no more expensive than anywhere else. The owner, Randy is a pretty cool guy.
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My order from Randy is scheduled to be here today. Just waiting for the email...There is a LOT of good beer in that shipment, including the elusive Dreadnaught :excited:
 
anyone have good suggestions for a beer to pair with almond & apple stuffed sirloin?

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Either a dark Belgian ale (Ommegang is the easy choice) or a good robust porter. Great Laked Edmund Fitzgerald would fit the bill nicely. If cooking the sirloin iondoors, I'd go with the Belgian, while grilled the porter would complement it more. That's what my mouth says. Your mouth may vary.

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All this steak talk has me thinking tonight is gonna be a steak night.....Now the tough decidion....ribyeyes, porterhouses, or bacon wrapped filets....Oooh, speaking of bacon wrapped, I could pick up some scallops and go that route...

I think my bottle of Stone Smoked Porter would go nicely with steaks. :thumbup:

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Who says advertising doesn't work? I went out at lunch and picked up some bone in strip steaks for this evening as well.
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sweetsteak night in the FFA!

 
I havn't read all 63 pages of this thread and  I'd like to try some of the beers that have been mentioned in here.  Is there anyplace online that I can order these?

TIA

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archerliquors.com
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hey, wait a sec.

i thought Archer didn't ship or something? or was it that the shipping was prohibitively expensive?

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They ship. Thats where I got my first bottles of Dreadnaught. And theyre no more expensive than anywhere else. The owner, Randy is a pretty cool guy.
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huhmy memory is bad.. but i remember there being something off-putting about that site. something that made me choose Sam's Wine & Spirits in Chicago instead.

:shrug:

 
I havn't read all 63 pages of this thread and  I'd like to try some of the beers that have been mentioned in here.  Is there anyplace online that I can order these?

TIA

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archerliquors.com
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hey, wait a sec.

i thought Archer didn't ship or something? or was it that the shipping was prohibitively expensive?

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They ship. Thats where I got my first bottles of Dreadnaught. And theyre no more expensive than anywhere else. The owner, Randy is a pretty cool guy.
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huhmy memory is bad.. but i remember there being something off-putting about that site. something that made me choose Sam's Wine & Spirits in Chicago instead.

:shrug:

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Whoa!...that's pretty ####### wierd...I was just coming in here to ask for recommendations of what I should pick up from Sam's wine. I'm headed there tonight after work. :unsure:

 
I havn't read all 63 pages of this thread and  I'd like to try some of the beers that have been mentioned in here.  Is there anyplace online that I can order these?

TIA

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archerliquors.com
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hey, wait a sec.

i thought Archer didn't ship or something? or was it that the shipping was prohibitively expensive?

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They ship. Thats where I got my first bottles of Dreadnaught. And theyre no more expensive than anywhere else. The owner, Randy is a pretty cool guy.
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My order from Randy is scheduled to be here today. Just waiting for the email...There is a LOT of good beer in that shipment, including the elusive Dreadnaught :excited:
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:hot: I was getting all happy in my pants about being able to order some Dreadnaught and Bells and Founders. VA is not on the list of states they ship to. :wall: :(

 
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