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

[mr. furley]

I HATE the new search function at BA.

it's AWFULthey said it's a temp change but they're exploring their options.... might stay that way.. might not.

 

[3C's]

I HATE the new search function at BA.

it's AWFULthey said it's a temp change but they're exploring their options.... might stay that way.. might not.

Apparently, it'll reduce their server load. It'll definitely take some getting used to.Pro: It can find Troegs w/o needing the special character. A search for Troegs on the BA search engine resulted in nothing. You had to search for Tröegs.

Con: Searching for a user like Skylord (Westsidethreat) was easier with the BA search. I could type in west, change the dropdown to user and it would be found. Now it appears that I would have to type in the full name. West returns a ####load of results. Westside returns many. Westsidet nothing. Not sure if there's a "wildcard" character. Tried several with no luck.

 

[mr. furley]

I HATE the new search function at BA.  

it's AWFULthey said it's a temp change but they're exploring their options.... might stay that way.. might not.

Apparently, it'll reduce their server load. It'll definitely take some getting used to.Pro: It can find Troegs w/o needing the special character. A search for Troegs on the BA search engine resulted in nothing. You had to search for Tröegs.

Con: Searching for a user like Skylord (Westsidethreat) was easier with the BA search. I could type in west, change the dropdown to user and it would be found. Now it appears that I would have to type in the full name. West returns a ####load of results. Westside returns many. Westsidet nothing. Not sure if there's a "wildcard" character. Tried several with no luck.

try "westsidethreat profile" or "ba westsidethreat"something like that.

 

[3C's]

I HATE the new search function at BA.

it's AWFULthey said it's a temp change but they're exploring their options.... might stay that way.. might not.

Apparently, it'll reduce their server load. It'll definitely take some getting used to.Pro: It can find Troegs w/o needing the special character. A search for Troegs on the BA search engine resulted in nothing. You had to search for Tröegs.

Con: Searching for a user like Skylord (Westsidethreat) was easier with the BA search. I could type in west, change the dropdown to user and it would be found. Now it appears that I would have to type in the full name. West returns a ####load of results. Westside returns many. Westsidet nothing. Not sure if there's a "wildcard" character. Tried several with no luck.

try "westsidethreat profile" or "ba westsidethreat"something like that.

Yeah, that'll definitely work. Point being though, what if I forget your BA name? If I type in thefatkid...nothing. thefatkid12...nothing. I have to know your exact name. Hell, I'm not even sure how to spell my name half the time.

 

[mr. furley]

I HATE the new search function at BA.  

it's AWFULthey said it's a temp change but they're exploring their options.... might stay that way.. might not.

Apparently, it'll reduce their server load. It'll definitely take some getting used to.Pro: It can find Troegs w/o needing the special character. A search for Troegs on the BA search engine resulted in nothing. You had to search for Tröegs.

Con: Searching for a user like Skylord (Westsidethreat) was easier with the BA search. I could type in west, change the dropdown to user and it would be found. Now it appears that I would have to type in the full name. West returns a ####load of results. Westside returns many. Westsidet nothing. Not sure if there's a "wildcard" character. Tried several with no luck.

try "westsidethreat profile" or "ba westsidethreat"something like that.

Yeah, that'll definitely work. Point being though, what if I forget your BA name? If I type in thefatkid...nothing. thefatkid12...nothing. I have to know your exact name. Hell, I'm not even sure how to spell my name half the time.

"BA Buddy List" down?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

re: St Bernardus Abt 12 Special Edition (from Ratebeer's forum)

7/18/2006 10:04:39 PM

"This must have just hit the shores. I picked up a bottle today in Orlando. If you can’t find it soon, send some of us down here a beermail, I’m sure we can take care of you.

Cheers,

JON"

I can pretty much always get this. there are two beer shops here in Orlando (Big C and Knightly Spirits) that carry this all the time.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Just a heads up for everyone, I may not be around the beer threads as much for a little while.  I have been having problems with my throat for a while.  Just went to the ENT specialist after finally getting a referral and I have some sort of growth on my vocal chord.  It is most likely not a big deal, but I don't want to really take any chances until I have surgery in two weeks.  I will still be around, but the reviews will probably slow down a bit. 

But mark my words, I will be back with a vengeance.

Hope everything turns out alright.

Seconded. Take care of yourself, bro.

 

[guest 54788]

re: St Bernardus Abt 12 Special Edition (from Ratebeer's forum)

  7/18/2006 10:04:39 PM

"This must have just hit the shores. I picked up a bottle today in Orlando. If you can’t find it soon, send some of us down here a beermail, I’m sure we can take care of you.

Cheers,

JON"

I can pretty much always get this. there are two beer shops here in Orlando (Big C and Knightly Spirits) that carry this all the time.

the one it's talking about is a one-time special anniversary edition.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

DFH Raison D'Etre

coldchill

I have a 6er of this in my fridge as we speak.

 

[bakes]

Just a heads up for everyone, I may not be around the beer threads as much for a little while.  I have been having problems with my throat for a while.  Just went to the ENT specialist after finally getting a referral and I have some sort of growth on my vocal chord.  It is most likely not a big deal, but I don't want to really take any chances until I have surgery in two weeks.  I will still be around, but the reviews will probably slow down a bit. 

But mark my words, I will be back with a vengeance.

Hope everything turns out alright.

Seconded. Take care of yourself, bro.

Thirded. But if Town Hall closes because of your not buying Masala Mama, I'll be furious.

 

[mr. furley]

re: St Bernardus Abt 12 Special Edition (from Ratebeer's forum)

  7/18/2006 10:04:39 PM

"This must have just hit the shores. I picked up a bottle today in Orlando. If you can’t find it soon, send some of us down here a beermail, I’m sure we can take care of you.

Cheers,

JON"

I can pretty much always get this. there are two beer shops here in Orlando (Big C and Knightly Spirits) that carry this all the time.

this is how it will look.

if it doesn't come in a tube.. and on the bottle it doesn't say "Special Edition", then it's just the regular Abt 12.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

re: St Bernardus Abt 12 Special Edition (from Ratebeer's forum)

  7/18/2006 10:04:39 PM

"This must have just hit the shores. I picked up a bottle today in Orlando. If you can’t find it soon, send some of us down here a beermail, I’m sure we can take care of you.

Cheers,

JON"

I can pretty much always get this. there are two beer shops here in Orlando (Big C and Knightly Spirits) that carry this all the time.

the one it's talking about is a one-time special anniversary edition.

Oooh. Missed that - now I'm going to have to look for it on Friday.

 

[3C's]

Just a heads up for everyone, I may not be around the beer threads as much for a little while. I have been having problems with my throat for a while. Just went to the ENT specialist after finally getting a referral and I have some sort of growth on my vocal chord. It is most likely not a big deal, but I don't want to really take any chances until I have surgery in two weeks. I will still be around, but the reviews will probably slow down a bit.

But mark my words, I will be back with a vengeance.

Hope everything turns out alright.

Seconded. Take care of yourself, bro.

Thirded. But if Town Hall closes because of your not buying Masala Mama, I'll be furious.

4thed. You keep on drinking those diet sprites or whatever and get well soon.

 

[3C's]

I HATE the new search function at BA.

it's AWFULthey said it's a temp change but they're exploring their options.... might stay that way.. might not.

Apparently, it'll reduce their server load. It'll definitely take some getting used to.Pro: It can find Troegs w/o needing the special character. A search for Troegs on the BA search engine resulted in nothing. You had to search for Tröegs.

Con: Searching for a user like Skylord (Westsidethreat) was easier with the BA search. I could type in west, change the dropdown to user and it would be found. Now it appears that I would have to type in the full name. West returns a ####load of results. Westside returns many. Westsidet nothing. Not sure if there's a "wildcard" character. Tried several with no luck.

try "westsidethreat profile" or "ba westsidethreat"something like that.

Yeah, that'll definitely work. Point being though, what if I forget your BA name? If I type in thefatkid...nothing. thefatkid12...nothing. I have to know your exact name. Hell, I'm not even sure how to spell my name half the time.

"BA Buddy List" down?

Buddy list? I'm too lazy to make a buddy list.

 

[Tip Top]

Just a heads up for everyone, I may not be around the beer threads as much for a little while.  I have been having problems with my throat for a while.  Just went to the ENT specialist after finally getting a referral and I have some sort of growth on my vocal chord.  It is most likely not a big deal, but I don't want to really take any chances until I have surgery in two weeks.  I will still be around, but the reviews will probably slow down a bit. 

But mark my words, I will be back with a vengeance.

Hope everything turns out alright.

Seconded. Take care of yourself, bro.

Thirded. But if Town Hall closes because of your not buying Masala Mama, I'll be furious.

4thed. You keep on drinking those diet sprites or whatever and get well soon.

The soda isn't really going to help me get better, only the microlarynxoscopy and biopsy will.

 

[Bluestaples]

I HATE the new search function at BA.

it's AWFULthey said it's a temp change but they're exploring their options.... might stay that way.. might not.

I am just glad BA is back.

 

[Tip Top]

I HATE the new search function at BA.  

it's AWFULthey said it's a temp change but they're exploring their options.... might stay that way.. might not.

I am just glad BA is back.

Alias alert.

 

[mr. furley]

new alias?

 

[3C's]

Just a heads up for everyone, I may not be around the beer threads as much for a little while. I have been having problems with my throat for a while. Just went to the ENT specialist after finally getting a referral and I have some sort of growth on my vocal chord. It is most likely not a big deal, but I don't want to really take any chances until I have surgery in two weeks. I will still be around, but the reviews will probably slow down a bit.

But mark my words, I will be back with a vengeance.

Hope everything turns out alright.

Seconded. Take care of yourself, bro.

Thirded. But if Town Hall closes because of your not buying Masala Mama, I'll be furious.

4thed. You keep on drinking those diet sprites or whatever and get well soon.

The soda isn't really going to help me get better, only the microlarynxoscopy and biopsy will.

I know. Wish it would help though. What I meant was if drinking beer for the next few weeks is prohibited or advised against, drink soda..or water.

 

[Duckboy]

Some information as I know a lot of you order from Liquid Solutions. Seems they are going from retail to commercial in the near future:

*** No Sale and New Location ***Those of you who have received our newsletter for some time know that we were trying to sell the business at one point. We had been working with an individual for some time to that end and although both parties worked hard to come to an agreement, it was just not to be. That left Sherri and I with the quandary of what to do next. This along with the fact that the lease at our current location had expired, made us think long and hard about our present business model, our growth pattern for the last 2.5 years, and where we want to be 5 years from now. All of this has lead us to the conclusion of shutting down our retail showroom, finding a commercial space and setting up shop there. What this means for our internet customers is that we will have more space, better effiencies, and shorter turn-around times. What this means for our local customers is that there will no longer be the "Wall of Beer" to stare at. All of your products will be displayed online (like they are now) and will be available for purchase online with an "In Store Pickup" option. The "In Store Pickup" orders will be pulled, charged and ready for pickup during will-call hours. This was not an easy decision for us to make but it is the right long term answer for Liquid Solutions. This transition will occur at the end of July / first of August. Please bear with us, as this transition will take some time. We will have to take the business down for a couple of days as we move and reconfigure our processes. Our new location will be in Oregon City and I will provide everyone with more details in a day or two as well as information on our moving sale.

So much for having a local superstore now though I guess it just means I'll have to take the 20 minute drive instead of the 5 minute drive. Oh and I will be hitting the moving sale about like Tip Top hit IN and IL on his trip.Side note for those interested in Blue Dot - LS is out, but per Matt (owner), HOTD is doing another bottling (scheduled for today) so there should be more soon.

 

[mr. furley]

To reward myself for attempting to drink such a foul brew, I'm indulging in the legendary Rochefort 10.

I liked that beer, but I wasn't blown away by like many are. I should probably give it another try.

This is good advice for yourself that yourself gave to....yourself.

It just goes to show how smart myself is.

fool me once, shame on .... shame on you. fool me. you can't get fooled again.

 

[Tip Top]

Some information as I know a lot of you order from Liquid Solutions. Seems they are going from retail to commercial in the near future:

*** No Sale and New Location ***

Those of you who have received our newsletter for some time know that we were trying to sell the business at one point. We had been working with an individual for some time to that end and although both parties worked hard to come to an agreement, it was just not to be. That left Sherri and I with the quandary of what to do next. This along with the fact that the lease at our current location had expired, made us think long and hard about our present business model, our growth pattern for the last 2.5 years, and where we want to be 5 years from now. All of this has lead us to the conclusion of shutting down our retail showroom, finding a commercial space and setting up shop there.

What this means for our internet customers is that we will have more space, better effiencies, and shorter turn-around times. What this means for our local customers is that there will no longer be the "Wall of Beer" to stare at. All of your products will be displayed online (like they are now) and will be available for purchase online with an "In Store Pickup" option. The "In Store Pickup" orders will be pulled, charged and ready for pickup during will-call hours. This was not an easy decision for us to make but it is the right long term answer for Liquid Solutions.

This transition will occur at the end of July / first of August. Please bear with us, as this transition will take some time. We will have to take the business down for a couple of days as we move and reconfigure our processes. Our new location will be in Oregon City and I will provide everyone with more details in a day or two as well as information on our moving sale.

So much for having a local superstore now though I guess it just means I'll have to take the 20 minute drive instead of the 5 minute drive. Oh and I will be hitting the moving sale about like Tip Top hit IN and IL on his trip.Side note for those interested in Blue Dot - LS is out, but per Matt (owner), HOTD is doing another bottling (scheduled for today) so there should be more soon.

If they have any really spectacular deals, would you be willing to share?

 

[Duckboy]

Some information as I know a lot of you order from Liquid Solutions.  Seems they are going from retail to commercial in the near future:

*** No Sale and New Location ***

Those of you who have received our newsletter for some time know that we were trying to sell the business at one point. We had been working with an individual for some time to that end and although both parties worked hard to come to an agreement, it was just not to be. That left Sherri and I with the quandary of what to do next. This along with the fact that the lease at our current location had expired, made us think long and hard about our present business model, our growth pattern for the last 2.5 years, and where we want to be 5 years from now. All of this has lead us to the conclusion of shutting down our retail showroom, finding a commercial space and setting up shop there.

What this means for our internet customers is that we will have more space, better effiencies, and shorter turn-around times. What this means for our local customers is that there will no longer be the "Wall of Beer" to stare at. All of your products will be displayed online (like they are now) and will be available for purchase online with an "In Store Pickup" option. The "In Store Pickup" orders will be pulled, charged and ready for pickup during will-call hours. This was not an easy decision for us to make but it is the right long term answer for Liquid Solutions.

This transition will occur at the end of July / first of August. Please bear with us, as this transition will take some time. We will have to take the business down for a couple of days as we move and reconfigure our processes. Our new location will be in Oregon City and I will provide everyone with more details in a day or two as well as information on our moving sale.

So much for having a local superstore now though I guess it just means I'll have to take the 20 minute drive instead of the 5 minute drive. Oh and I will be hitting the moving sale about like Tip Top hit IN and IL on his trip.Side note for those interested in Blue Dot - LS is out, but per Matt (owner), HOTD is doing another bottling (scheduled for today) so there should be more soon.

If they have any really spectacular deals, would you be willing to share?

 

[Uncle Randy]

guy should stop by more often

I'm here more than you think - just don't post too much. It's hard to type when sipping a beer with one hand and clicking the mouse with t'other!

Hey weren't you the guy who posted about the Bell's Wheat Project?

Yep, that was me. I haven't tried any of the lower #s yet, but plan to soon enough.

 

[Average FBG]

Why don't you guys step out and try something different for once?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Side note for those interested in Blue Dot - LS is out, but per Matt (owner), HOTD is doing another bottling (scheduled for today) so there should be more soon.

Will their old location be open next week?

 

[Duckboy]

Side note for those interested in Blue Dot - LS is out, but per Matt (owner), HOTD is doing another bottling (scheduled for today) so there should be more soon.

Will their old location be open next week?

Assuming you are talking LS; I'm guessing they will be open there the next couple of weekends but gone sometime in August.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Side note for those interested in Blue Dot - LS is out, but per Matt (owner), HOTD is doing another bottling (scheduled for today) so there should be more soon.

Will their old location be open next week?

Assuming you are talking LS; I'm guessing they will be open there the next couple of weekends but gone sometime in August.

Yeah, I was asking about LS. You say weekends. Is their retail operation not open during the week?

 

[Duckboy]

Side note for those interested in Blue Dot - LS is out, but per Matt (owner), HOTD is doing another bottling (scheduled for today) so there should be more soon.

Will their old location be open next week?

Assuming you are talking LS; I'm guessing they will be open there the next couple of weekends but gone sometime in August.

Yeah, I was asking about LS. You say weekends. Is their retail operation not open during the week?

No, I just usually hit them on Saturday. Pretty sure they are open Monday thruogh Saturday from 10-7. Closed Sunday though.

 

[heckmanm]

Just got an e-mail from Mike at Town Hall. Masala Mama WILL be at Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison (3 weeks! ). Reading a lot about this, so I can't wait to sample it!

 

[The Gator]

Just got an e-mail from Mike at Town Hall. Masala Mama WILL be at Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison (3 weeks! ). Reading a lot about this, so I can't wait to sample it!

It's a pretty meh brew.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Anyone know where I can get Yulesmith online or anywhere else?

 

[mr. furley]

Anyone know where I can get Yulesmith online or anywhere else?

BA Trade?

 

[heckmanm]

Just got an e-mail from Mike at Town Hall.  Masala Mama WILL be at Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison (3 weeks!  ).  Reading a lot about this, so I can't wait to sample it!

It's a pretty meh brew.

 

[3C's]

Anyone know where I can get Yulesmith online or anywhere else?

hitimeDon't know if they have it, but they did have some Alesmith stuff before. Site seems to be down right now.

 

[Tip Top]

Just got an e-mail from Mike at Town Hall.  Masala Mama WILL be at Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison (3 weeks!  ).  Reading a lot about this, so I can't wait to sample it!

It's a pretty meh brew.

He's lying to you. Here is his review of itverall: 4.35

appearance: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | mouthfeel: 4.5 | drinkability: 4

Poured from a growler into a Quagmire one liner's pint glass.

This was another beer from a trade with JeffKrenner. The smell was very strong upon opening the growler. On another note, why do they call it a growler? I always thought a growler was "to take a dumb". Anyway, this was a very good beer nice strong flavor to it and very smooth aftertaste. There is a little kick to your taste buds in it. Very good brew.

[ serving type: growler ]

 

[3C's]

"to take a dumb"

 

[Kilgore Trout]

"to take a dumb"

He's quoting Shakespeare I think.

 

[The Gator]

Just got an e-mail from Mike at Town Hall.  Masala Mama WILL be at Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison (3 weeks!  ).  Reading a lot about this, so I can't wait to sample it!

It's a pretty meh brew.

He's lying to you. Here is his review of itverall: 4.35

appearance: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | mouthfeel: 4.5 | drinkability: 4

Poured from a growler into a Quagmire one liner's pint glass.

This was another beer from a trade with JeffKrenner. The smell was very strong upon opening the growler. On another note, why do they call it a growler? I always thought a growler was "to take a dump". Anyway, this was a very good beer nice strong flavor to it and very smooth aftertaste. There is a little kick to your taste buds in it. Very good brew.

[ serving type: growler ]

Busted. Yes it was

 

[The Gator]

"to take a dumb"

He's quoting Shakespeare I think.

You give me too much credit. I just cant type. It is supposed to be "dump".

 

[Statorama]

Downing a "Fosters" tonight. It sucks, but it'll get me drunk.

 

[Wingnut]

Drinking the Heinnieweisse Farmhouse Ale from Bakes. This stuff came in a can. A CAN!!!!

GOOD STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Wingnut]

 

[The Gator]

Two more hours of work GB, and i'll be joining you.

 

[Wingnut]

Two more hours of work GB, and i'll be joining you.

Work??? Start working on a buzz, slacker!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Wingnut]

Now a DFH 90 minute. Been TOO long since I knocked back a 90.

 

[heckmanm]

Just got an e-mail from Mike at Town Hall. Masala Mama WILL be at Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison (3 weeks! ). Reading a lot about this, so I can't wait to sample it!

It's a pretty meh brew.

He's lying to you. Here is his review of itverall: 4.35

appearance: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | mouthfeel: 4.5 | drinkability: 4

Poured from a growler into a Quagmire one liner's pint glass.

This was another beer from a trade with JeffKrenner. The smell was very strong upon opening the growler. On another note, why do they call it a growler? I always thought a growler was "to take a dump". Anyway, this was a very good beer nice strong flavor to it and very smooth aftertaste. There is a little kick to your taste buds in it. Very good brew.

[ serving type: growler ]

Busted. Yes it was

so was the

 

[FatMax]

What is it about stouts and warm weather that don't go well together?

I have a bunch of stouts at home either in the fridge or my closet that I haven't tried, but with the weather as hot has it's been lately, stouts just don't sound good. I might hang on to them for a few months before sampling.

 

[Tip Top]

Now a DFH 90 minute. Been TOO long since I knocked back a 90.

Good to see you drinking good beers again. I get to just look at my nice selection in the basement. Went to pick up some trade beers, brought stuff downstairs, and almost . Gonna be a rough two weeks.

 

[Tip Top]

What is it about stouts and warm weather that don't go well together?

I have a bunch of stouts at home either in the fridge or my closet that I haven't tried, but with the weather as hot has it's been lately, stouts just don't sound good. I might hang on to them for a few months before sampling.

At least you know that the stouts will cellar well. Hell, some are best after a couple years.