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

[Tip Top]

Ok, I am home now. Spent a few hours at the Surly brewery. Man that place brews good stuff. They will make it big when they finally bottle. Until then, I am more than happy to call it my local brewery.

Had a Bitter Woman from Hell when I got home.

Now drinking a Celebrator.

Great beer night. Too bad I have to be up at 3am.

 

[Skylord]

drank on a Newcastle keg at work for a while. Now that I'm home, I've got a difficult decision ahead of me. Lot of beer to choose from

 

[Tip Top]

drank on a Newcastle keg at work for a while. Now that I'm home, I've got a difficult decision ahead of me. Lot of beer to choose from

I am trying to decide what else to have myself, although I never have had a keg at work.

 

[guest 54788]

picked up a Sam Adams Brewmaster pack. Black Lager, Brown Ale, and Hefeweizen. All three get the

 

[Tip Top]

OK, Hop Rod Rye won.

 

[Skylord]

I was gonna do a Bakes beer, but then this 3F jumped out at me....the Rabbid Rabbit saison.

Its hot as balls in my house right now, and a saison sounds good!

 

[3C's]

picked up a Sam Adams Brewmaster pack. Black Lager, Brown Ale, and Hefeweizen. All three get the

I don't like their hefe. Did it have the Boston Ale or Scotch Ale? Those are good.

 

[3C's]

Finally popped open the Duchesse De Bourgogne. I'm not sure what to think about it after smelling it.

 

[Skylord]

drank on a Newcastle keg at work for a while. Now that I'm home, I've got a difficult decision ahead of me. Lot of beer to choose from

I am trying to decide what else to have myself, although I never have had a keg at work.

Happens periodically. My team had a party so I got a keg. Decision was between Gordon Biersch, Firestone or Newcastle and I let the assistant choose. He chose Newcaste.I lived

 

[Skylord]

Finally popped open the Duchesse De Bourgogne. I'm not sure what to think about it after smelling it.

First sour eh?

 

[3C's]

Finally popped open the Duchesse De Bourgogne. I'm not sure what to think about it after smelling it.

First sour eh?

Virgin.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Finally popped open the Duchesse De Bourgogne. I'm not sure what to think about it after smelling it.

The Duchesse was my first introduction to the Flanders Red Ale. I think the Rodenbach Grand Cru is better, but I still like the Duchesse. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to try the Alexander.

 

[guest 54788]

picked up a Sam Adams Brewmaster pack. Black Lager, Brown Ale, and Hefeweizen. All three get the

I don't like their hefe. Did it have the Boston Ale or Scotch Ale? Those are good.

Brown Ale and Black Lager. The hefe is no Paulaner but it's ok to me.

 

[3C's]

Wow. What an interesting beer. Sweet, but sour.

 

[Skylord]

Wow. What an interesting beer. Sweet, but sour.

Good stuff.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Wow. What an interesting beer. Sweet, but sour.

Find a Rodenbach Grand Cru. Now. This is a fascinating beer style, and I am one of those people that loves the sweet/sour combination.

 

[3C's]

Wow. What an interesting beer. Sweet, but sour.

Find a Rodenbach Grand Cru. Now. This is a fascinating beer style, and I am one of those people that loves the sweet/sour combination.

Thanks, I will. This is not a style I'll have often, but nice to have occassionally.

 

[Tip Top]

Thanks to the Skylord review, I don't think I will search out FFF Rabid Rabbit.

 

[Skylord]

Wow. What an interesting beer. Sweet, but sour.

Find a Rodenbach Grand Cru. Now. This is a fascinating beer style, and I am one of those people that loves the sweet/sour combination.

Thanks, I will. This is not a style I'll have often, but nice to have occassionally.

The Duchesse isn't the beer to judge the style by. Get the Rodenback like Trout recommended. That there's a mighty fine beer.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I have had a few beers out at the pub, and I made the mistake again tonight of popping open a new beer after having a buzz. But I am at least sober enough to appreciate the Avery 13, which advertises itself as a 'Weizen Dopplebock'. I have not been a huge fan of Avery, but this beer is done very well. Its great to see this style reproduced in the US, as most of the craft brew fad has been leaning towards big ales, and its nice to see a big lager. The malt profile shines in this one, and there is a nice alcohol burn at the end that is present but not too strong.

 

[Skylord]

Thanks to the Skylord review, I don't think I will search out FFF Rabid Rabbit.

3.15

 

[Skylord]

I have had a few beers out at the pub, and I made the mistake again tonight of popping open a new beer after having a buzz. But I am at least sober enough to appreciate the Avery 13, which advertises itself as a 'Weizen Dopplebock'. I have not been a huge fan of Avery, but this beer is done very well. Its great to see this style reproduced in the US, as most of the craft brew fad has been leaning towards big ales, and its nice to see a big lager. The malt profile shines in this one, and there is a nice alcohol burn at the end that is present but not too strong.

Great to hear, I've got a bottle nestled away.

 

[Tip Top]

I have had a few beers out at the pub, and I made the mistake again tonight of popping open a new beer after having a buzz. But I am at least sober enough to appreciate the Avery 13, which advertises itself as a 'Weizen Dopplebock'. I have not been a huge fan of Avery, but this beer is done very well. Its great to see this style reproduced in the US, as most of the craft brew fad has been leaning towards big ales, and its nice to see a big lager. The malt profile shines in this one, and there is a nice alcohol burn at the end that is present but not too strong.

Guess I will have to pick one of these up.ETA: cause you know I need more beer

 

[Wingnut]

Greetings from Michigan, #####es!!!!

Good news: I have secured a CASE (thats 24 bottles) of Kuhnhenn Raspberry Eisbock (2003 vintage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!).....so I have enough for everyone....The only bad news is the bottles arent the genie-looking ones like the pic on BA....but that is of no consequence. I have tried it, and it is wonderful.

I met a guy there that talked me into drinking more beer than I wanted to, but it was a great experience and I have a new trading partner that wants some DFH....

Also, their Creme Brule Stout is FAN-FRIGGIN-TASTIC, as is their IPA and Hefeweiss.

I spent so much money they gave me 2 free pint glasses

So....When I get back next week, Ill be taking trade offers

Have fun, yall....I know I wilL!!!

 

[Wingnut]

I also bought 2 growlers of their IPA and a growler of their unique, VERY tasty Creme Brulee Stout. Wonderful!

!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Tip Top]

We will talk, Wingnut. Glad you are having a good beer-cation.

 

[Skylord]

Next up is a BakesBeer™

Heavyweight Two Druids Gruit Ale. This one is retired :40formyhomies:

 

[Skylord]

Greetings from Michigan, #####es!!!!

Good news: I have secured a CASE (thats 24 bottles) of Kuhnhenn Raspberry Eisbock (2003 vintage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!).....so I have enough for everyone....The only bad news is the bottles arent the genie-looking ones like the pic on BA....but that is of no consequence. I have tried it, and it is wonderful.

I met a guy there that talked me into drinking more beer than I wanted to, but it was a great experience and I have a new trading partner that wants some DFH....

Also, their Creme Brule Stout is FAN-FRIGGIN-TASTIC, as is their IPA and Hefeweiss.

I spent so much money they gave me 2 free pint glasses

So....When I get back next week, Ill be taking trade offers

Have fun, yall....I know I wilL!!!

I have Fred of the Wood's for trade! Did the stouts come in the bottle or just growler?

 

[Wingnut]

Greetings from Michigan, #####es!!!!

Good news: I have secured a CASE (thats 24 bottles) of Kuhnhenn Raspberry Eisbock (2003 vintage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!).....so I have enough for everyone....The only bad news is the bottles arent the genie-looking ones like the pic on BA....but that is of no consequence. I have tried it, and it is wonderful.

I met a guy there that talked me into drinking more beer than I wanted to, but it was a great experience and I have a new trading partner that wants some DFH....

Also, their Creme Brule Stout is FAN-FRIGGIN-TASTIC, as is their IPA and Hefeweiss.

I spent so much money they gave me 2 free pint glasses

So....When I get back next week, Ill be taking trade offers

Have fun, yall....I know I wilL!!!

I have Fred of the Wood's for trade! Did the stouts come in the bottle or just growler?

Growler only, I think. Thats what I bought anyway...Ill check in from time to time over the next week. I may stop by there again on the waqy to the airport next week, so If they bottle, Ill pick some more up.

 

[Wingnut]

I spent over $300 at my first beer stop. This vacation is gonna drain me.

 

[Tip Top]

Greetings from Michigan, #####es!!!!

Good news: I have secured a CASE (thats 24 bottles) of Kuhnhenn Raspberry Eisbock (2003 vintage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!).....so I have enough for everyone....The only bad news is the bottles arent the genie-looking ones like the pic on BA....but that is of no consequence. I have tried it, and it is wonderful.

I met a guy there that talked me into drinking more beer than I wanted to, but it was a great experience and I have a new trading partner that wants some DFH....

Also, their Creme Brule Stout is FAN-FRIGGIN-TASTIC, as is their IPA and Hefeweiss.

I spent so much money they gave me 2 free pint glasses

So....When I get back next week, Ill be taking trade offers

Have fun, yall....I know I wilL!!!

I have Fred of the Wood's for trade! Did the stouts come in the bottle or just growler?

Growler only, I think. Thats what I bought anyway...Ill check in from time to time over the next week. I may stop by there again on the waqy to the airport next week, so If they bottle, Ill pick some more up.

Well, tell me now if you are interested so I can get them while they are still there. I could get you an interesting beer from Town Hall in a growler trade. Their new India Wheat....

 

[Skylord]

I spent over $300 at my first beer stop. This vacation is gonna drain me.

You'll make it up in trades. Think of it as an "investment". Don't you work for a liquor store? Can't you write this off?

 

[Tip Top]

I spent over $300 at my first beer stop. This vacation is gonna drain me.

That's good work. Wish I was around there (in laws have a place in Michigan City) or that you could stop around here. I would love to meet some of the people that I talk with every night.

 

[Skylord]

Next up is a BakesBeer™

Heavyweight Two Druids Gruit Ale. This one is retired :40formyhomies:

I made a beer that smells *exactly* like this beer. Flavored it with Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer Tea....what a trip.

 

[Tip Top]

Next up is a BakesBeer™

Heavyweight Two Druids Gruit Ale. This one is retired :40formyhomies:

I made a beer that smells *exactly* like this beer. Flavored it with Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer Tea....what a trip.

I don't know that I would have the patience to brew my own. I am perfectionist and the fact that I couldn't make a Ruination clone right away woud piss me off.

 

[Tip Top]

Hello? Wingnut? Should I pick up a growler of Town Hall India Wheat for a future trade?

 

[Wingnut]

Hello? Wingnut? Should I pick up a growler of Town Hall India Wheat for a future trade?

Im not worried about trades...Ill send yall a bottle of the Raspberry Eisbock just cause you guys are my beer homies http://myfilestash.com/userfiles/tdsteve_2000/DSCF0003.JPG

(im on dial up right now so Im a little frustraded at the online speed)

 

[Skylord]

Hello? Wingnut? Should I pick up a growler of Town Hall India Wheat for a future trade?

Im not worried about trades...Ill send yall a bottle of the Raspberry Eisbock just cause you guys are my beer homies http://myfilestash.com/userfiles/tdsteve_2000/DSCF0003.JPG

(im on dial up right now so Im a little frustraded at the online speed)

Its so purty

 

[Skylord]

 

[guest 54788]

got a nice buzz and a some Pearl Jam "Let Me Sleep" playing.

buzzed and mellow - that's how I like it most of the time these days.

 

[FatMax]

Drinking a Lagunitas #10 Saison. Nice beer. I would review it on BA, but I'm too hammered to attempt it.

 

[FatMax]

got a nice buzz and a some Pearl Jam "Let Me Sleep" playing.

buzzed and mellow - that's how I like it most of the time these days.

I'd like to think that we helped you out with that.

 

[guest 54788]

got a nice buzz and a some Pearl Jam "Let Me Sleep" playing.

buzzed and mellow - that's how I like it most of the time these days.

I'd like to think that we helped you out with that.

yessir you did and I appreciate it.

 

[FatMax]

Hello? Wingnut?  Should I pick up a growler of Town Hall India Wheat for a future trade?

Im not worried about trades...Ill send yall a bottle of the Raspberry Eisbock just cause you guys are my beer homies http://myfilestash.com/userfiles/tdsteve_2000/DSCF0003.JPG

(im on dial up right now so Im a little frustraded at the online speed)

When are you heading home? Just wondering if I should drive to Russian River to get Pliney on Sunday or next weekend.

 

[Skylord]

Drinking a Lagunitas #10 Saison. Nice beer. I would review it on BA, but I'm too hammered to attempt it.

I've never seen this beer! Good?

Edited to say I've had the #10, didn't know if it was a saison

 

[guest 54788]

keeping a list of what I've tried (I'm anal like that) since I started broadening my horizons around 3-4 months ago or so and was just adding tonight's to it. Here's the list including style (from BA. so I can see a pattern) and if I liked, disliked or thought it as just "ok":

1. Young’s Double Chocolate Stout (Milk / Sweet Stout) – ok

2. Abita Amber (Märzen / Oktoberfest) – like

3. Abita Golden (American All-Malt Lager) - like

4. Abita Light (Light Lager) – like

5. Abita Turbo Dog (English Brown Ale) – like

6. Abita Purple Haze (Fruit / Vegetable Beer) – like

7. Abita Bock (Maibock / Helles Bock) - like

8. Samuel Adams Boston Lager (Vienna Lager) – dislike

9. Samuel Adams Light (Light Lager) – like

10. Samuel Adams Winter Lager (Winter Warmer) – like

11. Samuel Adams Summer Ale (Witbier) – like

12. Samuel Adams Black Lager (Schwarzbier) – like

13. Samuel Adams Brown Ale (English Brown Ale) – ok

14. Samule Adams Hefeweizen (American Pale Wheat Ale) - ok

15. Samuel Adams Cream Stout (Milk / Sweet Stout) - dislike

16. Rogue Dead Guy Ale (Maibock / Helles bock) - ok

17. Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar (American Brown Ale) – like

18. Rogue Shakespeare Stout (American Stout) - ok

19. Woodchuck Amber Draft Cider (New England Cider) – like

20. Woodchuck Granny Smith Draft Cider (New England Cider) – ok

21. Woodchuck Raspberry Draft Cider (Specialty Cider / Perry) – ok

22. North Coast Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale (American Amber / Red Ale) – dislike

23. North Coast Pranqster (Belgian Strong Pale Ale) – like

24. North Coast Old Rasputin (Russian Imperial Stout) - like

25. Scrimshaw Pilsner (German Pilsener) – ok

26. JW Dundee’s Honey Brown Lager (American Amber / Red Lager) – ok

27. Flying Dog Tire Bite Golden Ale (Kölsch) - ok

28. Flying Dog In Heat Wheat (Hefe) - ok

29. Pyramid Apricot Weizen (Fruit / Vegetable Beer) - ok

30. Buffalo Bill’s Pumpkin Ale (Pumpkin Ale) - ok

31. Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Pale Ale (English Pale Ale) – dislike

32. Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout (Oatmeal Stout) – ok

33. Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale (English Brown Ale) - dislike

34. Blue Moon (Witbier) – like

35. Pilsner Urquell (Czech Pilsener) – horrible

36. Harpoon I.P.A. (American IPA) – dislike

37. Guinness Draught (Irish Dry Stout) – dislike

38. Paulaner Hefeweisen (Hefe) – great beer

39. Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen Amber (Märzen / Oktoberfest) – like

40. Warsteiner Premium Dunkel (Munich Dunkel Lager) – like

41. Lindeman’s Framboise (Lambic) – like

42. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot (Barleywine) – ok

43. Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale (American Pale Ale) - dislike

44. Sierra Nevada Wheat (Hefe Weizen) – like

45. Sierra Nevada Porter (American Porter) – like

46. Maredsous 8 (Dubbel) - ok

47. Blanche de Chambly (Witbier) – ok

48. Dos Equis Special Lager (American Macro Lager) - like

49. Pacifico (American Macro Lager) - like

50. Modelo Especial (American Macro Lager) – dislike

51. Bohemia (Vienna Lager) - like

52. Tecate (American Macro Lager) - like

53. Negra Modelo (Vienna Lager) – ok

54. Red Stripe Jamaican Lager (American Macro Lager) -like

55. Hornsby's Amber Draft Cider (Standard Cider / Perry) – ok

56. Hoegaarden Original White Ale (Witbier) – like

57. Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier (Hefe Weizen) – like

58. Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel (Dunkel Weizen) – like

59. Weihenstephaner Kristallweissbier (Kristal Weizen) like

60. John Courage Amber (English Pale Ale) – dislike

61. Redhook ESB (Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)) – dislike

62. Redhook Blond Ale (American Blonde Ale) – ok

63. Leffe Blond (Belgian Pale Ale) - ok

64. Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse (Hefe Weizen) – like

65. Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen (American Pale Wheat Ale) – like

66. Ayinger Celebrator (Dopplebock) - great beer

67. Duvel (Belgian Strong Pale Ale) – like

68. La Fin Du Monde (Belgian Strong Pale Ale) – like

69. Stone Imperial Russian Stout – like

70. Paulaner Salvator (Doppelbock) – like

71. Chimay Première (Dubbel) – liked

72. Spaten Optimator (Doppelbock) – like

73. Consendonk Abbey Brown Ale (Dubbel) – liked

74. Arrogant ******* Ale (American Strong Ale) – disliked

75. Belhaven Wee Heavy (Scotch Ale/ Wee Heavy) - like

 

[Skylord]

keeping a list of what I've tried (I'm anal like that) since I started broadening my horizons around 3-4 months ago or so and was just adding tonight's to it. Here's the list including style (from BA. so I can see a pattern) and if I liked, disliked or thought it as just "ok":

1. Young’s Double Chocolate Stout (Milk / Sweet Stout) – ok

2. Abita Amber (Märzen / Oktoberfest) – like

3. Abita Golden (American All-Malt Lager) - like

4. Abita Light (Light Lager) – like

5. Abita Turbo Dog (English Brown Ale) – like

6. Abita Purple Haze (Fruit / Vegetable Beer) – like

7. Abita Bock (Maibock / Helles Bock) - like

8. Samuel Adams Boston Lager (Vienna Lager) – dislike

9. Samuel Adams Light (Light Lager) – like

10. Samuel Adams Winter Lager (Winter Warmer) – like

11. Samuel Adams Summer Ale (Witbier) – like

12. Samuel Adams Black Lager (Schwarzbier) – like

13. Samuel Adams Brown Ale (English Brown Ale) – ok

14. Samule Adams Hefeweizen (American Pale Wheat Ale) - ok

15. Samuel Adams Cream Stout (Milk / Sweet Stout) - dislike

16. Rogue Dead Guy Ale (Maibock / Helles bock) - ok

17. Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar (American Brown Ale) – like

18. Rogue Shakespeare Stout (American Stout) - ok

19. Woodchuck Amber Draft Cider (New England Cider) – like

20. Woodchuck Granny Smith Draft Cider (New England Cider) – ok

21. Woodchuck Raspberry Draft Cider (Specialty Cider / Perry) – ok

22. North Coast Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale (American Amber / Red Ale) – dislike

23. North Coast Pranqster (Belgian Strong Pale Ale) – like

24. North Coast Old Rasputin (Russian Imperial Stout) - like

25. Scrimshaw Pilsner (German Pilsener) – ok

26. JW Dundee’s Honey Brown Lager (American Amber / Red Lager) – ok

27. Flying Dog Tire Bite Golden Ale (Kölsch) - ok

28. Flying Dog In Heat Wheat (Hefe) - ok

29. Pyramid Apricot Weizen (Fruit / Vegetable Beer) - ok

30. Buffalo Bill’s Pumpkin Ale (Pumpkin Ale) - ok

31. Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Pale Ale (English Pale Ale) – dislike

32. Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout (Oatmeal Stout) – ok

33. Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale (English Brown Ale) - dislike

34. Blue Moon (Witbier) – like

35. Pilsner Urquell (Czech Pilsener) – horrible

36. Harpoon I.P.A. (American IPA) – dislike

37. Guinness Draught (Irish Dry Stout) – dislike

38. Paulaner Hefeweisen (Hefe) – great beer

39. Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen Amber (Märzen / Oktoberfest) – like

40. Warsteiner Premium Dunkel (Munich Dunkel Lager) – like

41. Lindeman’s Framboise (Lambic) – like

42. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot (Barleywine) – ok

43. Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale (American Pale Ale) - dislike

44. Sierra Nevada Wheat (Hefe Weizen) – like

45. Sierra Nevada Porter (American Porter) – like

46. Maredsous 8 (Dubbel) - ok

47. Blanche de Chambly (Witbier) – ok

48. Dos Equis Special Lager (American Macro Lager) - like

49. Pacifico (American Macro Lager) - like

50. Modelo Especial (American Macro Lager) – dislike

51. Bohemia (Vienna Lager) - like

52. Tecate (American Macro Lager) - like

53. Negra Modelo (Vienna Lager) – ok

54. Red Stripe Jamaican Lager (American Macro Lager) -like

55. Hornsby's Amber Draft Cider (Standard Cider / Perry) – ok

56. Hoegaarden Original White Ale (Witbier) – like

57. Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier (Hefe Weizen) – like

58. Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel (Dunkel Weizen) – like

59. Weihenstephaner Kristallweissbier (Kristal Weizen) like

60. John Courage Amber (English Pale Ale) – dislike

61. Redhook ESB (Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)) – dislike

62. Redhook Blond Ale (American Blonde Ale) – ok

63. Leffe Blond (Belgian Pale Ale) - ok

64. Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse (Hefe Weizen) – like

65. Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen (American Pale Wheat Ale) – like

66. Ayinger Celebrator (Dopplebock) - great beer

67. Duvel (Belgian Strong Pale Ale) – like

68. La Fin Du Monde (Belgian Strong Pale Ale) – like

69. Stone Imperial Russian Stout – like

70. Paulaner Salvator (Doppelbock) – like

71. Chimay Première (Dubbel) – liked

72. Spaten Optimator (Doppelbock) – like

73. Consendonk Abbey Brown Ale (Dubbel) – liked

74. Arrogant ******* Ale (American Strong Ale) – disliked

75. Belhaven Wee Heavy (Scotch Ale/ Wee Heavy) - like

Good job dude

 

[Skylord]

Cracking open a 750ml of Lefthand Chainsaw Double Sawtooth ale.

 

[guest 54788]

keeping a list of what I've tried (I'm anal like that) since I started broadening my horizons around 3-4 months ago or so and was just adding tonight's to it. Here's the list including style (from BA. so I can see a pattern) and if I liked, disliked or thought it as just "ok":

16. Rogue Dead Guy Ale (Maibock / Helles bock) - ok

18. Rogue Shakespeare Stout (American Stout) - ok

74. Arrogant ******* Ale (American Strong Ale) – disliked

Really?By the way, good call on the Pilsner Urquell. I'd rather drink Bud.

Arrogant ******* - definitely. I (at least at this point) just do not like the seriously hoppy taste.Dead Guy - one of the very first I tried. Going to pick some more up soon to try again now that I've had a few others. I think I'll like it more.

Shakespeare Stout - just not to my liking.

Hopefully someday I'll get to where I enjoy the hops more. That way my choices will more than double.

 

[Duckboy]

Hanging out with Old Rasputin tonight. Love that beer. Feelin it after 3 though.

Wingnut, we'll have to talk when you get back. Both the Raspberry Eisbock and Creme Brulee sound tasty And I happen to live in the home of Hair of the Dog, so let me know what you like there.