What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (5 Viewers)

[Kilgore Trout]

I haven't rated it either.  Of course I haven't had one yet.

We can rectify this situation later this year when it comes back again. That is if I haven't moved to Portland by then.

When are you thinking about moving?

Honestly, it isn't much more than a pipedream right now. My family is from Seattle and I have been going up there once every couple of years for my whole life. I love Seattle, but its too big and congested, and I have visited Portland once before and loved it. We will be on vacation up there in a few weeks, and the wife and I have been talking about wanting to move up there. I'll be in Portland for a couple of days and check it out, but the earliest we would think about moving up there is winter. We'll see. It is going to be a ##### to move, and its not like I have a job waiting for me up there.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I haven't rated it either.  Of course I haven't had one yet.

We can rectify this situation later this year when it comes back again. That is if I haven't moved to Portland by then.

I have 6 in the basement.

Oh well, I'll find some trade bait for you at some time.

 

[Duckboy]

I haven't rated it either.  Of course I haven't had one yet.

We can rectify this situation later this year when it comes back again. That is if I haven't moved to Portland by then.

When are you thinking about moving?

Honestly, it isn't much more than a pipedream right now. My family is from Seattle and I have been going up there once every couple of years for my whole life. I love Seattle, but its too big and congested, and I have visited Portland once before and loved it. We will be on vacation up there in a few weeks, and the wife and I have been talking about wanting to move up there. I'll be in Portland for a couple of days and check it out, but the earliest we would think about moving up there is winter. We'll see. It is going to be a ##### to move, and its not like I have a job waiting for me up there. We'll see.

Come on out, we'd be glad to have ya. Let me know if there's any questions I can answer for you; I'm a transplant myself (St. Louis).Oh and the beer here is pretty decent too

 

[Tip Top]

Tip Top Random Box of Beer #2 Contents -

2004 SN Celebration

2004 North Coast Old Stock Ale

#3Tyranena Bitter Woman from Hell

Smuttynose Porter

Upland Dragonfly IPA

Victory 10 Years Alt

 

[3C's]

Tip Top Random Box of Beer #2 Contents -

2004 SN Celebration

2004 North Coast Old Stock Ale

#3Tyranena Bitter Woman from Hell

Smuttynose Porter

Upland Dragonfly IPA

Victory 10 Years Alt

Should have sent my address.

 

[Skylord]

Out for three days..your boxes have been sent, you know who you are. Tracking numbers when I return but cabs here now!

 

[mr. furley]

so much free beer flying around this thread.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I picked up a motherlode last night at Knightly Spirits. Got ona Rogue kick the other night in Sarasota, so I picked up bombers of Chocolate Stout, Dead Guy Ale, Smoke Ale, and Brutal Bitter. Also grabbed a 6 each of Dogfish Head Chickory Stout and Raison D'Etre, as well as a single 120 Minute IPA. Topped that off with bombers of Rare Vos, La Chouffe, Saison DuPont Vieille Provision, Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru, and finally, a St. Bernardus Prior 8.

Should last the weekend.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I picked up a motherlode last night at Knightly Spirits. Got ona Rogue kick the other night in Sarasota, so I picked up bombers of Chocolate Stout, Dead Guy Ale, Smoke Ale, and Brutal Bitter. Also grabbed a 6 each of Dogfish Head Chickory Stout and Raison D'Etre, as well as a single 120 Minute IPA. Topped that off with bombers of Rare Vos, La Chouffe, Saison DuPont Vieille Provision, Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru, and finally, a St. Bernardus Prior 8.

Should last the weekend.

The Abbaye de Rocs rocks.

 

[bakes]

Smuttynose Farmhouse ale, from the Bakes leg of BIF.

Thoughts? I have an empty bottle from a few nights back sitting behind my laptop here.

eh...I wasn't really impressed. Saisons are really difficult to do. If not perfect they seem sort of jumbled and unorganized.

I totally agreed with your assesment of the Hennepin btw. Great rendition of the style, and every time I have one I think to myself why I don't drink it more. I would love to get a hold of some Cave-Aged Hennepin, even though I am a little skeptical to see whether the cave aging really does that much for the beer over regular cellaring.

Yeah, I wonder wtf cave aging actually is. The Hennepin is some serious ####.Edited to cave aging. Putting it in a cage probably wouldn't help the flavor

Haven't tried one yet, but you could probably do it yourself by buying one and leaving it in a 55 degree place for a while. Having downed many, many Hennepins I gotta think that the cave-aged version, if it went straight from the brewery to Howe Caverns without ever getting warm, would be completely yummy. Come to think of it, I *am* driving past there later today... wonder if I have the time for a detour?

 

[Tip Top]

so much free beer flying around this thread.

Can't be a bad thing....until someone complains that they weren't the one who received it.

 

[mr. furley]

so much free beer flying around this thread.

Can't be a bad thing....until someone complains that they weren't the one who received it.

get a rope

 

[Tip Top]

so much free beer flying around this thread.

Can't be a bad thing....until someone complains that they weren't the one who received it.

get a rope

For who?

 

[mr. furley]

for "The Complainer"

 

[Kilgore Trout]

for "The Complainer"

I won't complain. I may never speak to Tip Top again, but I won't complain.

 

[Tip Top]

for "The Complainer"

Odds on who it'll be...

 

[mr. furley]

for "The Complainer"

Odds on who it'll be...

i'm still active in the BiF, i don't want to get a box of rattlesnakes.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

i'm still active in the BiF, i don't want to get a box of rattlesnakes.

Snakes on a UPS Truck?

 

[Tip Top]

for "The Complainer"

I won't complain. I may never speak to Tip Top again, but I won't complain.

I will say that only one package was specifically put together with who it was going to in mind (actually there were two candidates for it, but I put it together and said, this has to go to xxxxxx or xxxxxx), the others where boxed before I even knew who they were going to. They may or may not contain beers already tried or beers that are available in the area sent to.

 

[Tip Top]

i'm still active in the BiF, i don't want to get a box of rattlesnakes.

Snakes on a UPS Truck?

Sounds like a sequel.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I'm going to disappoint you guys by telling you that the wife and I will be sipping on Gin and Tonics at home tonight. I do hope to get by the beer store for the Pot Luck I am going to tommorow.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I will say that only one package was specifically put together with who it was going to in mind (actually there were two candidates for it, but I put it together and said, this has to go to xxxxxx or xxxxxx), the others where boxed before I even knew who they were going to. They may or may not contain beers already tried or beers that are available in the area sent to.

Kidding aside, you really are nice to be doing this. Who wouldn't love to be surprised by beer in the mail?

 

[mr. furley]

i'm still active in the BiF, i don't want to get a box of rattlesnakes.

Snakes on a UPS Truck?

 

[mr. furley]

I will say that only one package was specifically put together with who it was going to in mind (actually there were two candidates for it, but I put it together and said, this has to go to xxxxxx or xxxxxx), the others where boxed before I even knew who they were going to.  They may or may not contain beers already tried or beers that are available in the area sent to.

Kidding aside, you really are nice to be doing this. Who wouldn't love to be surprised by beer in the mail?

 

[regularguy]

so much free beer flying around this thread.

Can't be a bad thing....until someone complains that they weren't the one who received it.

jealousy <> complaining

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Finishing off my Sam Adams beers tonight. Will be getting some Stone Vertical Epic for this weekend.

If it's the 06, drink one and age whatever else you pick up. It's a little "green".

I have one bottle of this that I was going to let sit for a few months, but inpatience and lack of a lot of beer forced me to throw it in the fridge the other night. I still haven't opened yet. Anyone else open theirs yet? Thoughts?

 

[Tip Top]

Finishing off my Sam Adams beers tonight. Will be getting some Stone Vertical Epic for this weekend.

If it's the 06, drink one and age whatever else you pick up. It's a little "green".

I have one bottle of this that I was going to let sit for a few months, but inpatience and lack of a lot of beer forced me to throw it in the fridge the other night. I still haven't opened yet. Anyone else open theirs yet? Thoughts?

I have 6 in the basement that I am going to try to hold off and cellar. Don't know how many will make it to 12-12-12, but doesn't hurt to try.

 

[Jaysus]

So many options...

You could skip the rte 10 corridor and head from the Alchemist down to either Brattleboro or West Lebanon (Seven Barrel brewpub), then the next day cut across towards Portsmouth, hitting a couple of the smaller brewpubs (Milly's Tavern in Manchester, Martha's Exchange in Nashua, Elm City in Keene) before roosting at Portsmouth Brewing Co. Next morning, head down to Boston, stopping for an early lunch at The Tap in Haverhill (HAY-vrill). Then go nuts there. You could work the trip back to Hburg to hit the two must-stop-theres in CT, Willimantic and Cambridge House in Granby.

Some of the routes are not the fastest, but who said that the fast way is fun?

That would likely be the most efficient way. Hell, you could stay two nights in Portsmouth and swing a day trip up to Portland ME and nail three breweries, three brewpubs, three dollar deweys (beer bar), and pick up three cases of Cadillac Mountain Stout.

You're the man! Wow, I didn't realize that Portsmouth is pretty much an hour away from both portland and boston! I have a friend who brews at Smuttynose - I like that two nights in Portsmouth idea!

Which brewer at Smutty? Definitely one of my favorite breweries lately - solid lineup.Portsmouth is a great central location, beerwise. The brewpub does a dynamite job with their beers - good food as well. Great place to spend an evening.

JayT - former assistan brewer at Troegs

 

[Jaysus]

Gotta agree w/ nase' suggestions re Portland. I'd hit the Bear on the way in for a primer before the beer tours. The Portland Public Market has a place that sells beer, as well as a seafood shop that will sell you a dozen oysters on the half shell to enjoy with a local beer on tap that may be cool for lunch. Hit the three breweries (Casco Bay makes some highly drinkable brews), then hit Old Port afterwards for wandering and eats. Either Sebago or Gritty's are good places food wise - not haute cuisine, but solid brewpub food. There are also outstanding restaurants all over the place if you want a break from beer (GAAAH!).

If you want to hit the most places in a day, I highly recommend some serious prep work on BA to figure out what one or two beers you want to try at a given location, and then try and keep a disciplined eye on the clock and the itinerary; otherwise you'll fall into the "McNeill's Trap" as my friend calls it and spend too much time at one place. Not that that's a bad thing, mind you.

solid advice!It's an annual trip with a group of brewers/owners of a local brewery/brewpub... typically it's an intercontinetal event, but in a cost saving effort we are sticking to the ground this year. We've got a fair amount of practice touring breweries and such. Our record to date is 22 breweries (plus one brewery manufacturing plant) in 5 days in the greater pacific northwest.

Good times.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I have 6 in the basement that I am going to try to hold off and cellar. Don't know how many will make it to 12-12-12, but doesn't hurt to try.

From a lot of the reviews I have read on BA, a lot of people don't think this one is going to hold up until 12-12-12. If I had more money, regular access to Stone, and a cellar I would love to participate in cellaring. But as is stands now, I am pretty much drinking the beer as I buy it. A Veritical tasting would be pretty neat to attend though.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Random beer candidates selection over?

 

[Tip Top]

I have 6 in the basement that I am going to try to hold off and cellar.  Don't know how many will make it to 12-12-12, but doesn't hurt to try.

From a lot of the reviews I have read on BA, a lot of people don't think this one is going to hold up until 12-12-12. If I had more money, regular access to Stone, and a cellar I would love to participate in cellaring. But as is stands now, I am pretty much drinking the beer as I buy it. A Veritical tasting would be pretty neat to attend though.

Yeah, I am just starting to cellar. I hope to be able to do some Verticals for VE, Old Guardian, Bigfoot, etc in a couple years.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Random beer candidates selection over?

If you feel left out you could randomly send me that Westy.Speaking of which, when is everyone going to try theirs? I think I am going to regret not placing an order.

 

[Tip Top]

Random beer candidates selection over?

They are all sent already. All scheduled to arrive at their destinations on Wednesday.

 

[Tip Top]

Random beer candidates selection over?

If you feel left out you could randomly send me that Westy.Speaking of which, when is everyone going to try theirs? I think I am going to regret not placing an order.

I might drink mine soon as I just won an auction on ebay for 6 more.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I picked up a motherlode last night at Knightly Spirits.  Got ona  Rogue kick the other night in Sarasota, so I picked up bombers of Chocolate Stout, Dead Guy Ale, Smoke Ale, and Brutal Bitter.  Also grabbed a 6 each of Dogfish Head Chickory Stout and Raison D'Etre, as well as a single 120 Minute IPA.  Topped that off with bombers of Rare Vos, La Chouffe, Saison DuPont Vieille Provision, Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru, and finally, a St. Bernardus Prior 8.

Should last the weekend.

The Abbaye de Rocs rocks.

My idiot brothers just announced they're coming by tonight, so now I'm going to have to hide all of this before the Invasion of the Natural Light Pounders begins.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Random beer candidates selection over?

They are all sent already. All scheduled to arrive at their destinations on Wednesday.

oh please, oh please, oh please, oh please,

 

[Tip Top]

I picked up a motherlode last night at Knightly Spirits.  Got ona  Rogue kick the other night in Sarasota, so I picked up bombers of Chocolate Stout, Dead Guy Ale, Smoke Ale, and Brutal Bitter.  Also grabbed a 6 each of Dogfish Head Chickory Stout and Raison D'Etre, as well as a single 120 Minute IPA.  Topped that off with bombers of Rare Vos, La Chouffe, Saison DuPont Vieille Provision, Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru, and finally, a St. Bernardus Prior 8.

Should last the weekend.

The Abbaye de Rocs rocks.

My idiot brothers just announced they're coming by tonight, so now I'm going to have to hide all of this before the Invasion of the Natural Light Pounders begins.

My brother just called me last night while at the liquor store looking for advice. He is just starting to get into craft brew and isn't sure what to buy yet. He left with a 4 pack of St Bernardus Abt 12. Moments like those make me a proud big brother.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Random beer candidates selection over?

If you feel left out you could randomly send me that Westy.Speaking of which, when is everyone going to try theirs? I think I am going to regret not placing an order.

I might drink mine soon as I just won an auction on ebay for 6 more.

What was the damage?

 

[Tip Top]

Random beer candidates selection over?

They are all sent already. All scheduled to arrive at their destinations on Wednesday.

oh please, oh please, oh please, oh please,

Begging after the fact doesn't really help.

 

[Tip Top]

Random beer candidates selection over?

If you feel left out you could randomly send me that Westy.Speaking of which, when is everyone going to try theirs? I think I am going to regret not placing an order.

I might drink mine soon as I just won an auction on ebay for 6 more.

What was the damage?

With shipping it was $85

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I picked up a motherlode last night at Knightly Spirits.  Got ona  Rogue kick the other night in Sarasota, so I picked up bombers of Chocolate Stout, Dead Guy Ale, Smoke Ale, and Brutal Bitter.  Also grabbed a 6 each of Dogfish Head Chickory Stout and Raison D'Etre, as well as a single 120 Minute IPA.  Topped that off with bombers of Rare Vos, La Chouffe, Saison DuPont Vieille Provision, Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru, and finally, a St. Bernardus Prior 8.

Should last the weekend.

The Abbaye de Rocs rocks.

My idiot brothers just announced they're coming by tonight, so now I'm going to have to hide all of this before the Invasion of the Natural Light Pounders begins.

My brother just called me last night while at the liquor store looking for advice. He is just starting to get into craft brew and isn't sure what to buy yet. He left with a 4 pack of St Bernardus Abt 12. Moments like those make me a proud big brother.

Both my brothers are into craft brews, but one has been out of work for 3 months and the other has a wife and 2 kids and is currently paying mortgages on a house he bought a few months back and a condo he has not yet been able to unload.Hence, Natural Light Pounders - 4 pack of 16 ouncers for $2.16 at Walmart.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Random beer candidates selection over?

They are all sent already. All scheduled to arrive at their destinations on Wednesday.

oh please, oh please, oh please, oh please,

Begging after the fact doesn't really help.

more like wishing than begging

 

[Fullback Fro]

Random beer candidates selection over?

If you feel left out you could randomly send me that Westy.Speaking of which, when is everyone going to try theirs? I think I am going to regret not placing an order.

I might drink mine soon as I just won an auction on ebay for 6 more.

What was the damage?

With shipping it was $85

not bad. Cheaper than Belgian Beer Store

 

[Tip Top]

Random beer candidates selection over?

If you feel left out you could randomly send me that Westy.Speaking of which, when is everyone going to try theirs? I think I am going to regret not placing an order.

I might drink mine soon as I just won an auction on ebay for 6 more.

What was the damage?

With shipping it was $85

not bad. Cheaper than Belgian Beer Store

Much cheaper. $14/bottle is still expensive, but...

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I might drink mine soon as I just won an auction on ebay for 6 more.

I've searched ebay a couple of times with no luck. What is your per bottle breakdown after shipping?

 

[Tip Top]

I might drink mine soon as I just won an auction on ebay for 6 more.

I've searched ebay a couple of times with no luck. What is your per bottle breakdown after shipping?

You have to do a Worldwide search.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

My largest local brewery, Highland Brewing in Asheville is planning on brewing an 8.5% version of their Gaelic Ale. This is the kind of stuff I have been looking forward too since we popped the cap. They also have a big Scotch Ale call the Tasgall which is pretty good.

 

[DaBeerGuzzler]

Heineken

As always

 

[Tip Top]

Heineken

As always

Good thing you are guzzling.