What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (2 Viewers)

[bakes]

miller lite

In most spots in this country today, that would be just fine.

It was so stinkin' hot on the golf course this afternoon (cursed pre-paid outings on 95 degree days!) that I had two Labatt's Blue Lights, said "screw it!," and drank water the rest of the day. We were only half joking on 17, a par 3 with a steep gradient, that the "drop zone" should have a chalk line human shape. Spent an hour just sitting in the pool tonight trying to cool down.

Just now having an Ithaca Double IPA, and that's only because I need to kill that growler.

 

[Skylord]

Having a Full Sail barleywine. Haven't really made up my mind on this. It's the first I've had of this style so I don't have anything to compare it to.

What is a barleywine anyway?

From Beer AdvocateDescription:

Despite its name, a Barleywine is very much a beer, albeit a very strong and often intense beer! In fact, it's one of the strongest of the beer styles. Lively and fruity, sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet, but always alcoholic. A brew of this strength and complexity can be a challenge to the palate. Expect anything from an amber to dark brown colored beer, with aromas ranging from intense fruits to intense hops. Body is typically thick, alcohol will definitely be perceived, and flavors can range from dominant fruits to palate smacking, resiny hops.

English varieties are quite different from the American efforts, what sets them apart is usually the American versions are insanely hopped to make for a more bitter and hop flavored brew, typically using American high alpha oil hops. English version tend to be more rounded and balanced between malt and hops, with a slightly lower alcohol content, though this is not always the case.

Most Barleywines can be cellared for years and typically age like wine.

Average alcohol by volume (abv) range: 8.0-15.0%

 

[nase]

Having a Full Sail barleywine. Haven't really made up my mind on this. It's the first I've had of this style so I don't have anything to compare it to.

What is a barleywine anyway?

Had my first barleywine a few weeks ago. Apparently it's similar to the old ale style. I had a beer called Foonf Zane Anniversary Ale the other night that I was sure was a barleywine but was categorized as "old ale." Still developing the palate...Tonight:

Smuttynose IPA :( I thought I liked it better the last time I had it but I guess I'm just not into IPAs

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - pretty good, I can generally down pale ales pretty easily; some hoppyness but I have a feeling that I won't particularly care for this one in a month or two

 

[Skylord]

Having a Full Sail barleywine. Haven't really made up my mind on this. It's the first I've had of this style so I don't have anything to compare it to.

What is a barleywine anyway?

Had my first barleywine a few weeks ago. Apparently it's similar to the old ale style. I had a beer called Foonf Zane Anniversary Ale the other night that I was sure was a barleywine but was categorized as "old ale." Still developing the palate...Tonight:

Smuttynose IPA :( I thought I liked it better the last time I had it but I guess I'm just not into IPAs

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - pretty good, I can generally down pale ales pretty easily; some hoppyness but I have a feeling that I won't particularly care for this one in a month or two

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a good beer. It has a lot of history (brewery been open since 1981) and is one of the backbone beers of the microbrewing revolution. That said its also a training wheels beer. Good for breaking newbies out of the dark side and into the light. As the palate develops you start acquiring tastes for much more expensive and hard to find beers (search google for Beatification and "Nucular George")

 

[Skylord]

Don't ever buy Anchor Small Beer.

Ever.

 

[The Gator]

Terrapin Rye Pale Ale.

coldchill

 

[FatMax]

Arcadia Hopmouth DIPA, courtesy of Tip Top. Nice beer.

 

[Tip Top]

It's been a good beer night, as usual for a poker night.

2 Alpha Kings

1 Bear Republic Tribute Ale (meh)

1 Midnight Sun IPA

2 BWFH

What next?....

 

[Tip Top]

Three Philosophers.

 

[Duckboy]

Three Philosophers.

An excellent choice. May have to queue up one of those for the weekend.Tonight, I had the Smuttynose Robust Porter courtesy of Tip Top. I sure love a beer that you can almost chew

Had the New Glarus Cherry Stout a couple of nights ago (son was sick for a lot of it so didn't have posting time). Definitely a different drinking experience. Will have to try this one agian.

 

[Tip Top]

Three Philosophers.

An excellent choice. May have to queue up one of those for the weekend.Tonight, I had the Smuttynose Robust Porter courtesy of Tip Top. I sure love a beer that you can almost chew

Had the New Glarus Cherry Stout a couple of nights ago (son was sick for a lot of it so didn't have posting time). Definitely a different drinking experience. Will have to try this one agian.

Just bought another 4 pack of Cherry Stout.

 

[heckmanm]

Don't ever buy Anchor Small Beer.

Ever.

Not so much as just , or mabye

 

[Skylord]

Don't ever buy Anchor Small Beer.

Ever.

Not so much as just , or mabye

The concept is cool but the beer isn't up to par. Really surprised they bottled it.We make our Old Foghorn Barleywine Style Ale from the rich first runnings of an all-malt mash, and Anchor Small Beer is our attempt to duplicate the "small beers" of old by sparging that same mash: sprinkling warm water over the Old Foghorn mash after the first wort has run off, thereby creating a second, lighter brew from the resulting thinner wort. Technically, both beers are "ales" because they are made with top-fermenting yeast.

 

[Wingnut]

Had the Pranqster last night. Its the first Belgian Pale that Ive liked.

 

[Nucular George]

Page 3!

Three!!!!

Mother####ing page 3!

 

[Kilgore Trout]

The concept is cool but the beer isn't up to par. Really surprised they bottled it.

We make our Old Foghorn Barleywine Style Ale from the rich first runnings of an all-malt mash, and Anchor Small Beer is our attempt to duplicate the "small beers" of old by sparging that same mash: sprinkling warm water over the Old Foghorn mash after the first wort has run off, thereby creating a second, lighter brew from the resulting thinner wort. Technically, both beers are "ales" because they are made with top-fermenting yeast.

Sounds to me like they were trying to make some money off a second running of the same mash, thus making beer out of something they used to throw away.

 

[Nucular George]

The concept is cool but the beer isn't up to par. Really surprised they bottled it.

We make our Old Foghorn Barleywine Style Ale from the rich first runnings of an all-malt mash, and Anchor Small Beer is our attempt to duplicate the "small beers" of old by sparging that same mash: sprinkling warm water over the Old Foghorn mash after the first wort has run off, thereby creating a second, lighter brew from the resulting thinner wort. Technically, both beers are "ales" because they are made with top-fermenting yeast.

Sounds to me like they were trying to make some money off a second running of the same mash, thus making beer out of something they used to throw away.

I was wondering the same thing. But not having the detailed homebrewing knowledge that most of you possess, I was left wondering. Plus, I'm just too stupid.

 

[Tip Top]

Nugget Nectar

 

[heckmanm]

The concept is cool but the beer isn't up to par. Really surprised they bottled it.

We make our Old Foghorn Barleywine Style Ale from the rich first runnings of an all-malt mash, and Anchor Small Beer is our attempt to duplicate the "small beers" of old by sparging that same mash: sprinkling warm water over the Old Foghorn mash after the first wort has run off, thereby creating a second, lighter brew from the resulting thinner wort. Technically, both beers are "ales" because they are made with top-fermenting yeast.

Sounds to me like they were trying to make some money off a second running of the same mash, thus making beer out of something they used to throw away.

ding-ding-ding!I tried this a few years ago. Cool look, too - large bottle, extra-small label. Just not much flavor to the beer. Tells me they're getting pretty good efficiency on the first runnings they use for Old Foggy. There's just not much sugar left in the mash for the small beer.

Also, as I recall, it had a very grainy, kind of astringent flavor/mouthfeel, which is a common effect of over-sparging. As the mash gets more diluted, the pH starts to rise, and you start pulling tannins from the grain husks. Could be what's happening w/this beer.

 

[3C's]

Nugget Nectar

That's one I was going to send you in a trade, but I was too late.

 

[Tip Top]

Nugget Nectar

That's one I was going to send you in a trade, but I was too late.

It was something that a guy threw into a trade that I did on BA.

 

[3C's]

Nugget Nectar

That's one I was going to send you in a trade, but I was too late.

It was something that a guy threw into a trade that I did on BA.

Yeah, I remember. I think.Pretty good beer, huh? I should have bought more when I had the chance. Won't make the same mistake next year.

 

[Tip Top]

Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca

 

[Tip Top]

Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca

Holy crap is this beer tart up front. Really didn't expect it coming from a Witbier.

 

[trashman]

Coors Light

Golden, Colorado

probably one too many

 

[Tip Top]

Coors Light

Golden, Colorado

probably one too many

I would agree, one is too many.

 

[trashman]

I probably have a different attitude toward beer drinking than most of the people who read this thread. Beer is just an alcohol delivery system to get feed my system. About any will do.

 

[Fullback Fro]

I probably have a different attitude toward beer drinking than most of the people who read this thread. Beer is just an alcohol delivery system to get feed my system. About any will do.

I like this guy.

 

[3C's]

Coors Light

Golden, Colorado

probably one too many

Pete, is that you?

 

[The Gator]

Coors Light

Golden, Colorado

probably one too many

I would agree, one is too many.

 

[3C's]

Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA.

 

[Tip Top]

Just about to pop the cork on a Left Hand Twin Sisters Double IPA

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Just about to pop the cork on a Left Hand Twin Sisters Double IPA

I'll need to keep an eye out for this one. Does it come in a 750 like the Chainsaw did?

 

[Tip Top]

Just about to pop the cork on a Left Hand Twin Sisters Double IPA

I'll need to keep an eye out for this one. Does it come in a 750 like the Chainsaw did?

Yes it does. It's really good too. Very thick and oily.

 

[Tip Top]

What, is no one drinking tonight?

 

[3C's]

What, is no one drinking tonight?

Finished off a Racer 5. Time for something else.

 

[coldchill]

St. Arnold's Elissa IPA

 

[Tip Top]

What, is no one drinking tonight?

Finished off a Racer 5. Time for something else.

You ever decide on BIF II?

 

[3C's]

What, is no one drinking tonight?

Finished off a Racer 5. Time for something else.

You ever decide on BIF II?

i dunno if I can come up with enough good beers.

 

[Tip Top]

What, is no one drinking tonight?

Finished off a Racer 5. Time for something else.

You ever decide on BIF II?

i dunno if I can come up with enough good beers.

If Potsie did, I don't see how you would have a problem. You seem to be drinking good stuff all of the time.

 

[The Goat]

Yuengling Black & Tan tonight. Their Black & Tan and Porter are very solid.

 

[nase]

First time with the Dead Guy Ale and it is solid. One I'd go back to for sure.

Paid $5 for a 750 of it the other night at Trader Joe's.

Paid $5 for a 750 of Ommegang Abbey (TJs again)

What would these normally cost? just trying to gauge how cheap TJs is for beer.

edit: oh and TJs now has Young's Double Chocolate Stout (or did they always and I just ignored it because it was in a can?!). Needless to say, it's next on my list.

 

[Tip Top]

First time with the Dead Guy Ale and it is solid. One I'd go back to for sure.

Paid $5 for a 750 of it the other night at Trader Joe's.

Paid $5 for a 750 of Ommegang Abbey (TJs again)

What would these normally cost? just trying to gauge how cheap TJs is for beer.

Since when is Dead guy in 750s?I have seen bombers and growlers, but not 750s.

 

[mr. furley]

First time with the Dead Guy Ale and it is solid. One I'd go back to for sure.

Paid $5 for a 750 of it the other night at Trader Joe's.

Paid $5 for a 750 of Ommegang Abbey (TJs again)

What would these normally cost? just trying to gauge how cheap TJs is for beer.

i get the Dead Guy for $4but the Ommegang Abbey for $7

 

[nase]

First time with the Dead Guy Ale and it is solid. One I'd go back to for sure.

Paid $5 for a 750 of it the other night at Trader Joe's.

Paid $5 for a 750 of Ommegang Abbey (TJs again)

What would these normally cost? just trying to gauge how cheap TJs is for beer.

Since when is Dead guy in 750s?I have seen bombers and growlers, but not 750s.

oooops, "rookie mistake"i confirmed 650 ml on the dead guy, not 750.

 

[Tip Top]

First time with the Dead Guy Ale and it is solid. One I'd go back to for sure.

Paid $5 for a 750 of it the other night at Trader Joe's.

Paid $5 for a 750 of Ommegang Abbey (TJs again)

What would these normally cost? just trying to gauge how cheap TJs is for beer.

Since when is Dead guy in 750s?I have seen bombers and growlers, but not 750s.

oooops, "rookie mistake"i confirmed 650 ml on the dead guy, not 750.

22oz bombers are the Rogue standard.

 

[Duckboy]

First time with the Dead Guy Ale and it is solid. One I'd go back to for sure.

Paid $5 for a 750 of it the other night at Trader Joe's.

Paid $5 for a 750 of Ommegang Abbey (TJs again)

What would these normally cost? just trying to gauge how cheap TJs is for beer.

Since when is Dead guy in 750s?I have seen bombers and growlers, but not 750s.

oooops, "rookie mistake"i confirmed 650 ml on the dead guy, not 750.

22oz bombers are the Rogue standard.

$3 Rogue, $7 Ommegang here, but I'm in the home of Rogue - pretty much every grocery store here carries Dead Guy and Shakespeare Stout.

Going to have the Tyranena Bitter Woman from Hell tonight, courtesy of Tip Top

 

[Tip Top]

First time with the Dead Guy Ale and it is solid. One I'd go back to for sure.

Paid $5 for a 750 of it the other night at Trader Joe's.

Paid $5 for a 750 of Ommegang Abbey (TJs again)

What would these normally cost? just trying to gauge how cheap TJs is for beer.

Since when is Dead guy in 750s?I have seen bombers and growlers, but not 750s.

oooops, "rookie mistake"i confirmed 650 ml on the dead guy, not 750.

22oz bombers are the Rogue standard.

$3 Rogue, $7 Ommegang here, but I'm in the home of Rogue - pretty much every grocery store here carries Dead Guy and Shakespeare Stout.

Going to have the Tyranena Bitter Woman from Hell tonight, courtesy of Tip Top

Man, you are blasting through the beers I sent and I haven't even chilled one of yours yet.

 

[bakes]

First time with the Dead Guy Ale and it is solid. One I'd go back to for sure.

Paid $5 for a 750 of it the other night at Trader Joe's.

Paid $5 for a 750 of Ommegang Abbey (TJs again)

What would these normally cost? just trying to gauge how cheap TJs is for beer.

i get the Dead Guy for $4but the Ommegang Abbey for $7

Damn. Pays to live close - every Ommegang I've seen (except for 3P) is routinely $3.99 - $4.49 around here.

 

[Tip Top]

Rogue Chocolate Stout. Seriously good beer.