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

You did see my post of what I came back to town with right?
Come on. This is me. Do I ever check previous post's more than 2-3 before mine? :hophead: Yes i did though. The next time you "need" to buy beer give it a shot. :banned:
Need or want might have to wait for a while. I have way more than I can handle on hand right now.
 
You did see my post of what I came back to town with right?
Come on. This is me. Do I ever check previous post's more than 2-3 before mine? :hophead: Yes i did though. The next time you "need" to buy beer give it a shot. :banned:
Need or want might have to wait for a while. I have way more than I can handle on hand right now.
"I do not think this word means what you think it means..."
 
Aside from Archer and Liquid Solutions, are there any other good "mail order" beer stores?

I never worried too much, because of Indiana's stone-age beer laws, but I do have friends in IL and OH who would be willing to "receive".

Liquid Solutions has a number of beers I can't get here or within driving distance.  I've tried or heard good things about these, any others to look for?

- Alaskan

- Ale Smith

- Deschutes

- Lagunitas

- Mad River

- Marin

- Moylan's
John's Grocery is worth checking out. I made my first online order with them Monday and received it today! Prices were cheaper than Liquid Solutions and the freight was a lot cheaper also (I live in TN and John's is in Iowa so it's a lot closer to me than Liquid Solutions).

Here's what I got --> :pics: :pics: :pics:
Yeah, the problem with them being closer (for me) is that most of the beers they carry I can find locally, or at least within road-trip range. LS has a lot of west-coast beers that I can't find, but that distance also increases the shipping costs. But for a true :banned: :nerd: , what's a few more bucks?

 
Aside from Archer and Liquid Solutions, are there any other good "mail order" beer stores?

I never worried too much, because of Indiana's stone-age beer laws, but I do have friends in IL and OH who would be willing to "receive".

Liquid Solutions has a number of beers I can't get here or within driving distance.  I've tried or heard good things about these, any others to look for?

- Alaskan

- Ale Smith

- Deschutes

- Lagunitas

- Mad River

- Marin

- Moylan's
John's Grocery is worth checking out. I made my first online order with them Monday and received it today! Prices were cheaper than Liquid Solutions and the freight was a lot cheaper also (I live in TN and John's is in Iowa so it's a lot closer to me than Liquid Solutions).

Here's what I got --> :pics: :pics: :pics:
Yeah, the problem with them being closer (for me) is that most of the beers they carry I can find locally, or at least within road-trip range. LS has a lot of west-coast beers that I can't find, but that distance also increases the shipping costs. But for a true :banned: :nerd: , what's a few more bucks?
I am going to call them today and see if they have GI Imp actually in stock. If so, then they are one of the few. And at their case price, even including shiing, it will be right at or even cheaper than any price I can get locally. Everyone here is old out of that stuff. And it is truly sad that I am chasing such an expensive beer to the literal ends of the Earth (Iowa of all ####### places).
 
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Aside from Archer and Liquid Solutions, are there any other good "mail order" beer stores?

I never worried too much, because of Indiana's stone-age beer laws, but I do have friends in IL and OH who would be willing to "receive".

Liquid Solutions has a number of beers I can't get here or within driving distance.  I've tried or heard good things about these, any others to look for?

- Alaskan

- Ale Smith

- Deschutes

- Lagunitas

- Mad River

- Marin

- Moylan's
John's Grocery is worth checking out. I made my first online order with them Monday and received it today! Prices were cheaper than Liquid Solutions and the freight was a lot cheaper also (I live in TN and John's is in Iowa so it's a lot closer to me than Liquid Solutions).

Here's what I got --> :pics: :pics: :pics:
those St Bernardus are outstanding.beware the Eku 28. iirc it has chunks of fruit, or something, floating in it.

 
Aside from Archer and Liquid Solutions, are there any other good "mail order" beer stores?

I never worried too much, because of Indiana's stone-age beer laws, but I do have friends in IL and OH who would be willing to "receive".

Liquid Solutions has a number of beers I can't get here or within driving distance.  I've tried or heard good things about these, any others to look for?

- Alaskan

- Ale Smith

- Deschutes

- Lagunitas

- Mad River

- Marin

- Moylan's
John's Grocery is worth checking out. I made my first online order with them Monday and received it today! Prices were cheaper than Liquid Solutions and the freight was a lot cheaper also (I live in TN and John's is in Iowa so it's a lot closer to me than Liquid Solutions).

Here's what I got --> :pics: :pics: :pics:
those St Bernardus are outstanding.beware the Eku 28. iirc it has chunks of fruit, or something, floating in it.
And thus we once again find out about the aversion to all things healthy for the creature known as The Furley (scientific name = Misterus Furleyii).
 
frrreal.. i had it in Brussels. had to pour it out. blech. tasted horrendous. and this was fresh beer, off the tap. it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

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frrreal.. i had it in Brussels.  had to pour it out.  blech.  tasted horrendous.  and this was fresh beer, off the tap.  it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

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You sure those weren't Brussels Sprouts floating in there?
 
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frrreal.. i had it in Brussels. had to pour it out. blech. tasted horrendous. and this was fresh beer, off the tap. it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

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:mellow: you're really not making me thirst for this beer.
 
frrreal.. i had it in Brussels.  had to pour it out.  blech.  tasted horrendous.  and this was fresh beer, off the tap.  it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

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:mellow: you're really not making me thirst for this beer.
your mileage may varythat's just one man's experience.

 
frrreal.. i had it in Brussels.  had to pour it out.  blech.  tasted horrendous.  and this was fresh beer, off the tap.  it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

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You sure those weren't Brussels Sprouts floating in there?
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frrreal.. i had it in Brussels. had to pour it out. blech. tasted horrendous. and this was fresh beer, off the tap. it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

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EKU 28 is a hugely strong beer (eisbock, 11% abv). It SHOULD NOT have chunks, and assuredly did not leave the brewery that way. It may have been on tap, but I suspect it was NOT fresh. Could also have been dirty draft lines, if it wasn't selling very quickly.

 
frrreal.. i had it in Brussels.  had to pour it out.  blech.  tasted horrendous.  and this was fresh beer, off the tap.  it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

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EKU 28 is a hugely strong beer (eisbock, 11% abv). It SHOULD NOT have chunks, and assuredly did not leave the brewery that way. It may have been on tap, but I suspect it was NOT fresh. Could also have been dirty draft lines, if it wasn't selling very quickly.
So yer saying that those weren't Brussels Sprouts? Bean sprouts then maybe?Furley, was this a hippy joint you were "partaking" at? Or was there MAYBE "something else" on the menu there.

 
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frrreal.. i had it in Brussels.  had to pour it out.  blech.  tasted horrendous.  and this was fresh beer, off the tap.  it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

:thumbdown:
EKU 28 is a hugely strong beer (eisbock, 11% abv). It SHOULD NOT have chunks, and assuredly did not leave the brewery that way. It may have been on tap, but I suspect it was NOT fresh. Could also have been dirty draft lines, if it wasn't selling very quickly.
:shrug: it was on tap at the Bier Circus in Brussels. i assume it was fresh. none of the other beers i had there came out with any imperfection.

 
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frrreal.. i had it in Brussels.  had to pour it out.  blech.  tasted horrendous.  and this was fresh beer, off the tap.  it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

:thumbdown:
EKU 28 is a hugely strong beer (eisbock, 11% abv). It SHOULD NOT have chunks, and assuredly did not leave the brewery that way. It may have been on tap, but I suspect it was NOT fresh. Could also have been dirty draft lines, if it wasn't selling very quickly.
28's not an eisbock (there is another Kulmbacher eisbock), just a REALLY STRONG and syrupy doppelbock. I always found it almost too sweet, but it'll kick your ### in a hurry. I never saw chunks of anything in it, and I've drank probably 2 cases and 6 pints of it in my lifetime.True story (may have told this one before): Picked up a sixer of it in college for $6.99. Had one, housemate comes in, asks what it is, I tell him "German brew" so he has one. He heads off to photography class. Fast forward an hour. Phone rings. "What the hell was in that beer you gave me?" "Why?" "Because I had one of 'em and I'm FLYIN'!!" "Umm, it's around 12% alcohol." "Christ, no wonder I can't get any pictures developed here." "So? I'm halfway through my third bottle." "You sick puppy..."

 
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frrreal.. i had it in Brussels.  had to pour it out.  blech.  tasted horrendous.  and this was fresh beer, off the tap.  it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

:thumbdown:
EKU 28 is a hugely strong beer (eisbock, 11% abv). It SHOULD NOT have chunks, and assuredly did not leave the brewery that way. It may have been on tap, but I suspect it was NOT fresh. Could also have been dirty draft lines, if it wasn't selling very quickly.
28's not an eisbock (there is another Kulmbacher eisbock), just a REALLY STRONG and syrupy doppelbock. I always found it almost too sweet, but it'll kick your ### in a hurry. I never saw chunks of anything in it, and I've drank probably 2 cases and 6 pints of it in my lifetime.True story (may have told this one before): Picked up a sixer of it in college for $6.99. Had one, housemate comes in, asks what it is, I tell him "German brew" so he has one. He heads off to photography class. Fast forward an hour. Phone rings. "What the hell was in that beer you gave me?" "Why?" "Because I had one of 'em and I'm FLYIN'!!" "Umm, it's around 12% alcohol." "Christ, no wonder I can't get any pictures developed here." "So? I'm halfway through my third bottle." "You sick puppy..."
then i'll just chalk it up to a ####ty pour i guess.that notwithstanding.. it still tasted like ####.

 
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Anyone heard anything more about that special anniversary edition Abt 12?
Late June. :drool:St. Bernardus Abt 12 - SPECIAL EDITION

Year 2006 marks the 60th Anniversary of the brewery St. Bernard, which was created in 1946 and its sole purpose was to commercially brew until 1992 St. Sixtus Trappist Abbey brands. St. Bernardus Abt 12 is still made according to the same original recipe from 1946 and is recognized as one of the best ales in the world. This Special Edition of Abt 12 will be available in an attractive metal container and was brewed for that occasion by brew master Bert Van Hecke. Bert is paying tribute not only to the brewery, but also to the hop growers from Poperinge region of West Flanders by using their Challenger and Golding hops together with black, amber, Munich and pale ale malts.This one-time only Limited Edition of St. Bernardus Abt 12 will be available starting in late June 2006 until is completely sold out.
Just a friendly reminder that it is very close to 'late June', so you all may want to keep an eye out for this in the next couple of weeks. No reviews at BA yet, so I am assuming that it still hasn't gotten here.On a side note, I leave for Cincy tommorow. I will definitely be getting my hands on several beers that I have never had before, including the Dreadnaught (hopefully), Bell's Two-Hearted Ale, Goose Island DIPA, some Founders, and some Great Lakes.

 
frrreal.. i had it in Brussels.  had to pour it out.  blech.  tasted horrendous.  and this was fresh beer, off the tap.  it was just too bizarre. the chunks were off-putting but the flavor was 5 times worse.

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EKU 28 is a hugely strong beer (eisbock, 11% abv). It SHOULD NOT have chunks, and assuredly did not leave the brewery that way. It may have been on tap, but I suspect it was NOT fresh. Could also have been dirty draft lines, if it wasn't selling very quickly.
28's not an eisbock (there is another Kulmbacher eisbock), just a REALLY STRONG and syrupy doppelbock.
Interesting. I googled "EKU eisbock" and many of the links (including BA refer to the 28 as an eisbock, but others distinguish between it and the Kulmbacher Eisbock (which is only 9.2% oddly enough).I went to the Kulmbacher brewery official site, and they don't list either beer! :loco:

 
As a proud and accomplished beer drinker I'm embarrased that I haven't participated in this thread to date.

I have this habit of letting bottle caps accumulate in the drawer where I keep my church key. I tend to let the pile go for a couple of months before cleaning it out and starting over. I think the last time I cleaned it out was around Easter time.

Here's what I got:

Newcastle -- a bunch of these, I buy it by the case at Costco every now and then. A solid staple.

Deschutes Brewery -- Craft brewery in Bend, OR. They use a common cap on all of their varieties, so I'm not positive which one these are from. I'd guess the Mirror Pond Pale Ale, which is my favorite from them. They make a nice IPA as well.

Karl Strauss Endless Summer Light -- I tend to keep a few bottles of lighter, more mainstream beer on hand for my wife who doesn't like most of the stuff I do. This is the current varietal.

Sam Adams (the original Boston Lager) -- I think a friend brought these by during the NHL playoffs.

Sam Adams ("Brewmaster's Collection) -- From the Black Lager. Oh yeah.

Pacifico -- Another wifey selection. I'll drink 'em with Mexican food when the weather is warm.

Widmer Brewing -- Like Deschutes, this doesn't indicate which varietal, but I recall that my father in law brought down some Widmer hef with him from Oregon. These caps aren't quite as cool as the old Lucky Lager puzzle caps, but they are imprinted with quirky toasts such as: "To convenient memory" and "To skirt-lifting breezes."

Redhook IPA -- I don't remember these very well. I think guests consumed these.

Full Sail Pale Ale -- More Oregon micros. My FIL has really got me on the Oregon bandwagon.

Green Flash Brewery (San Diego) IPA -- Overly hopped, VERY strong taste and a pungent skunky aroma. A bit too much even for me.

Stone (San Diego) IPA -- much more subdued and palatable than Green Flash, but still bold. 6.9% ABV. Yep.

Alaskan Amber -- more NHL playoff beer. Don't remember much about it other than it was good and served its purpose. Much smoother taste and finish than I was expecting.

Bridgeport Brewing Co. -- Portland. Again. Another generic cap that doesn't indicate the exact varietal, but it does indicate "Bottle Conditioned Ale." Pretty sure this came from their IPA.

Firestone Pale Ale -- Not much to say here. It was cold and good.

No Red Stripe caps, but I will say "Hooray for beer!"

 
Sam Adams ("Brewmaster's Collection) -- From the Black Lager. Oh yeah.
:thumbup: I really enjoy this beer. Just wish I could get it by itself without buying the Brewmasters. :thumbdown:
We have a chain store out here in Cali called Beverages and More that sells sixers of the BL by itself. I haven't seen it packaged and offered this way anywhere else yet, but it is out there.
 
Hello from Colorado. So far, the only beers I've found really interesting enough to bring home is the Breckenridge 471 IPA (Small Batch) and the Backcountry Telemark IPA.

 
Hello from Colorado. So far, the only beers I've found really interesting enough to bring home is the Breckenridge 471 IPA (Small Batch) and the Backcountry Telemark IPA.
I have had the 471, it isn't bad, but unremarkable. It is in a bunch of stores around here.
 
Picked up a couple of bottles of Vertical Epic. Even better though, I got a 6 pack of Winter Storm for 4.99. :thumbup:

 
Picked up a couple of bottles of Vertical Epic. Even better though, I got a 6 pack of Winter Storm for 4.99. :thumbup:
Yeah, they had Celebration marked down at Binny's in Chicago. Drank quite a few of those.
 
Picked up a couple of bottles of Vertical Epic. Even better though, I got a 6 pack of Winter Storm for 4.99. :thumbup:
Yeah, they had Celebration marked down at Binny's in Chicago. Drank quite a few of those.
Place I went to Monday had a bunch of Anchor OSA shoved in a corner, but no prices so I ignored it. Maybe they'll put it on sale. :banned:
 
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and Bells Amber.
:X Way too Robitussin-like for my tastes.Just finished a bottle of Middle Ages Swallow Wit - interesting take on a Witbier, the usual orange & coriander but fermented with the house Ringwood yeast. Tasty on a hot evening. Next up I'm gonna crack a growler of Middle Ages ImPaled Ale - basic, drinkable IPA that's a staple around this house.

 
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and Bells Amber.
:X Way too Robitussin-like for my tastes.Just finished a bottle of Middle Ages Swallow Wit - interesting take on a Witbier, the usual orange & coriander but fermented with the house Ringwood yeast. Tasty on a hot evening. Next up I'm gonna crack a growler of Middle Ages ImPaled Ale - basic, drinkable IPA that's a staple around this house.
Man, I have to get my hands on some Middle Ages stuff one of these days.
 
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and Bells Amber.
:X Way too Robitussin-like for my tastes.Just finished a bottle of Middle Ages Swallow Wit - interesting take on a Witbier, the usual orange & coriander but fermented with the house Ringwood yeast. Tasty on a hot evening. Next up I'm gonna crack a growler of Middle Ages ImPaled Ale - basic, drinkable IPA that's a staple around this house.
Man, I have to get my hands on some Middle Ages stuff one of these days.
Be sure to check back in around 6 months from now then.
 
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OK. This is just wrong. Fbakes = bakes? This is either good schtick or a :penalty: .I'm not sure which. But since it's bakes, I'll go along with it. If it's Furley, then no way in hell...

 
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Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and Bells Amber.
:X Way too Robitussin-like for my tastes.Just finished a bottle of Middle Ages Swallow Wit - interesting take on a Witbier, the usual orange & coriander but fermented with the house Ringwood yeast. Tasty on a hot evening. Next up I'm gonna crack a growler of Middle Ages ImPaled Ale - basic, drinkable IPA that's a staple around this house.
Man, I have to get my hands on some Middle Ages stuff one of these days.
Give me a month or two. Things can be arranged. :banned:
 
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and Bells Amber.
:X Way too Robitussin-like for my tastes.Just finished a bottle of Middle Ages Swallow Wit - interesting take on a Witbier, the usual orange & coriander but fermented with the house Ringwood yeast. Tasty on a hot evening. Next up I'm gonna crack a growler of Middle Ages ImPaled Ale - basic, drinkable IPA that's a staple around this house.
Man, I have to get my hands on some Middle Ages stuff one of these days.
Give me a month or two. Things can be arranged. :banned:
Sounds good. :thumbup:
 

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