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

[beaglemac]

Started with a

Hopslam

followed by

Double *******

Wow what a difference between these two supposedly same style brews. Where is the Citrus in the *******, and when does the citrus/grapefruit end in the Slam? I once again have to fall back to ol' Bell's on their best brew ever.

 

[Tip Top]

Started with a Hopslamfollowed byDouble BastardWow what a difference between these two supposedly same style brews. Where is the Citrus in the *******, and when does the citrus/grapefruit end in the Slam? I once again have to fall back to ol' Bell's on their best brew ever.

Double ******* is not a DIPA. For example, BA lists it as a American Stong Ale.

 

[The Gator]

Started with a Hopslamfollowed byDouble BastardWow what a difference between these two supposedly same style brews. Where is the Citrus in the *******, and when does the citrus/grapefruit end in the Slam? I once again have to fall back to ol' Bell's on their best brew ever.

:midwestbias:

 

[Tip Top]

Started with a Hopslamfollowed byDouble BastardWow what a difference between these two supposedly same style brews. Where is the Citrus in the *******, and when does the citrus/grapefruit end in the Slam? I once again have to fall back to ol' Bell's on their best brew ever.

:midwestbias:

Gator, have you had HopSlam?

 

[The Gator]

Started with a Hopslamfollowed byDouble BastardWow what a difference between these two supposedly same style brews. Where is the Citrus in the *******, and when does the citrus/grapefruit end in the Slam? I once again have to fall back to ol' Bell's on their best brew ever.

:midwestbias:

Gator, have you had HopSlam?

 

[Tip Top]

Started with a Hopslamfollowed byDouble BastardWow what a difference between these two supposedly same style brews. Where is the Citrus in the *******, and when does the citrus/grapefruit end in the Slam? I once again have to fall back to ol' Bell's on their best brew ever.

:midwestbias:

Gator, have you had HopSlam?

Then you really have no basis for comparison, do you?

 

[beaglemac]

Started with a Hopslamfollowed byDouble BastardWow what a difference between these two supposedly same style brews. Where is the Citrus in the *******, and when does the citrus/grapefruit end in the Slam? I once again have to fall back to ol' Bell's on their best brew ever.

:midwestbias:

Gator, have you had HopSlam?

Well I know what to pay a fool back with... best evahAs for DB not being a DIPA, I thought no way.. thanks for clearing that up for me, as for some reason I thought it was. Guess I coulda looked it up before opening my mouth.

 

[The Gator]

Started with a Hopslamfollowed byDouble BastardWow what a difference between these two supposedly same style brews. Where is the Citrus in the *******, and when does the citrus/grapefruit end in the Slam? I once again have to fall back to ol' Bell's on their best brew ever.

:midwestbias:

Gator, have you had HopSlam?

Then you really have no basis for comparison, do you?

What does this mean?I assumed it meant I was kidding, my bad.

 

[orcinus]

I thought it meant you wanted to take a warm shower together.

 

[Skylord]

Rogue Shakespeare stout

is this your preference between the two or did you happen to be drinking the same thing last night?

Thats what I was drinking last night. Never had the pleasure of the Cadillac Mountain

 

[beaglemac]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

 

[The Gator]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

 

[beaglemac]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

 

[Nucular George]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

:( U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".ETA:

Stone distributing

 

[beaglemac]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

:( U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

 

[Nucular George]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

:( U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Slacker:Kalamazoo Imperial Beverage Inc. 269/382-4200 EVERYTHING STONE!

 

[Nucular George]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

:( U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Well, I guess I shouldn't have poured my 4 bottles down the drain. Damn.

 

[beaglemac]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Slacker:Kalamazoo Imperial Beverage Inc. 269/382-4200 EVERYTHING STONE!

I have searched all the stores, no sign... if they don't have it I will charge you the 10 cents for my phone call.

 

[Tip Top]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Well, I guess I shouldn't have poured my 4 bottles down the drain. Damn.

If he makes it to DL Day I just might bring my 3lt bottle of Stone 10th.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Drinking a Highland Cold Mountain Ale. Its a spiced holiday ale, resembling some pumpkin ales but with other spices and a bit of vanilla. Good, but I think it could benefit from having a little bit more alcohol to give it that nice warming sensation. Really popular down here and sells out in a matter of days.

 

[Nucular George]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Slacker:Kalamazoo Imperial Beverage Inc. 269/382-4200 EVERYTHING STONE!

I have searched all the stores, no sign... if they don't have it I will charge you the 10 cents for my phone call.

You need to get a better phone provider. Vonage down?

 

[Nucular George]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Well, I guess I shouldn't have poured my 4 bottles down the drain. Damn.

If he makes it to DL Day I just might bring my 3lt bottle of Stone 10th.

That's a lot of beer to pour down the drain. But OK....

 

[Tip Top]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Well, I guess I shouldn't have poured my 4 bottles down the drain. Damn. :(

If he makes it to DL Day I just might bring my 3lt bottle of Stone 10th.

That's a lot of beer to pour down the drain. But OK....

 

[nase]

Bout to crack open a Founders Breakfast Stout

 

[nase]

...and 20000, folks.

 

[nase]

i rule.

 

[beaglemac]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Well, I guess I shouldn't have poured my 4 bottles down the drain. Damn. :(

If he makes it to DL Day I just might bring my 3lt bottle of Stone 10th.

I will be there... (work pending)

 

[beaglemac]

...and 20000, folks.

 

[Tip Top]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Well, I guess I shouldn't have poured my 4 bottles down the drain. Damn. :(

If he makes it to DL Day I just might bring my 3lt bottle of Stone 10th.

I will be there... (work pending)

We will have quite the crew. People who have said that they are going to or likely to go to DL Day: Tip Top, Nucular George, mr. furley, Skylord, Fro, urbanhack, beaglemac...did I miss anyone?

 

[beaglemac]

On a serious note

I need to know what beers should be drank asap.

I have way to many brews right now and want to work my cellar to it's best advantage.

I have 2 cases of hopslam and 1 of Oberon. I am sure the Oberon won't last long, so I think that is one brew I better start polishing off. What about IPAs? DIPA? I have some stouts and others that I sure will do well, but these are what I worry about the most. Anyone have suggestions on each of these varieties?

 

[Tip Top]

On a serious noteI need to know what beers should be drank asap. I have way to many brews right now and want to work my cellar to it's best advantage. I have 2 cases of hopslam and 1 of Oberon. I am sure the Oberon won't last long, so I think that is one brew I better start polishing off. What about IPAs? DIPA? I have some stouts and others that I sure will do well, but these are what I worry about the most. Anyone have suggestions on each of these varieties?

Drink the HopSlam as time will only make the hops less and less pronounced.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

We will have quite the crew. People who have said that they are going to or likely to go to DL Day: Tip Top, Nucular George, mr. furley, Skylord, Fro, urbanhack, beaglemac...did I miss anyone?

I'm a maybe.

 

[beaglemac]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Well, I guess I shouldn't have poured my 4 bottles down the drain. Damn. :(

If he makes it to DL Day I just might bring my 3lt bottle of Stone 10th.

I will be there... (work pending)

We will have quite the crew. People who have said that they are going to or likely to go to DL Day: Tip Top, Nucular George, mr. furley, Skylord, Fro, urbanhack, beaglemac...did I miss anyone?

2 hr drive... I am on it!

 

[beaglemac]

On a serious noteI need to know what beers should be drank asap. I have way to many brews right now and want to work my cellar to it's best advantage. I have 2 cases of hopslam and 1 of Oberon. I am sure the Oberon won't last long, so I think that is one brew I better start polishing off. What about IPAs? DIPA? I have some stouts and others that I sure will do well, but these are what I worry about the most. Anyone have suggestions on each of these varieties?

Drink the HopSlam as time will only make the hops less and less pronounced.

So I take that this is the case for all the IPAs/DIPAs?

 

[beaglemac]

On a serious noteI need to know what beers should be drank asap. I have way to many brews right now and want to work my cellar to it's best advantage. I have 2 cases of hopslam and 1 of Oberon. I am sure the Oberon won't last long, so I think that is one brew I better start polishing off. What about IPAs? DIPA? I have some stouts and others that I sure will do well, but these are what I worry about the most. Anyone have suggestions on each of these varieties?

Drink the HopSlam as time will only make the hops less and less pronounced.

So I take that this is the case for all the IPAs/DIPAs?

If so, I am in deep trouble... lots of these floating around down there. Someone better send me a shipment so I can send some of these out.

 

[Tip Top]

On a serious noteI need to know what beers should be drank asap. I have way to many brews right now and want to work my cellar to it's best advantage. I have 2 cases of hopslam and 1 of Oberon. I am sure the Oberon won't last long, so I think that is one brew I better start polishing off. What about IPAs? DIPA? I have some stouts and others that I sure will do well, but these are what I worry about the most. Anyone have suggestions on each of these varieties?

Drink the HopSlam as time will only make the hops less and less pronounced.

So I take that this is the case for all the IPAs/DIPAs?

You are correct sir. I wouldn't want to keep most of them past 6 months. If you keep them in the fridge, that will prolong how long they last as the colder temp ####### the aging.ETA - GDB not being able to use the word ####### even when using a different meaning than "mentally challenged". Damn JB.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Sipping on a Pisgah Baptista. Holy moly, who would have guessed that an organic brewery started by two desk jockeys that moved up here from SC could make such a splendid rendition of a Belgian strong dark ale. This beer still needs to warm up, but if you told me that this was from Belgium I wouldn't argue with you. Bready, fruity, with plenty of dark candy sugar to give it an alcohol kick. I am pissed though that there was a 2 bottle limit at the beer store as this beer was made in such a small quantity. I think I am going to take some of the afternoon off tomorrow to run by the brewery to see if they have any more.

 

[Skylord]

Moved onto a Goose Island Demolition. Wanted to have a IIPA from NG, but grabbed this one instead. This beer is ok. I wouldn't buy again. IIPA will soon come, and I am VERY excited for this one. I almost want to save it for a special occasion. We'll see how I feel after this brew.

Have you had the Stone 10th? If so, i'd like to read your comparisons with it and the GI IIPA. I have one coming from orcinus and am interested in what to expect.

U let me know...

I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?

Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".

We have Stone here... just can't find the 10th

Well, I guess I shouldn't have poured my 4 bottles down the drain. Damn. :(

If he makes it to DL Day I just might bring my 3lt bottle of Stone 10th.

I will be there... (work pending)

We will have quite the crew. People who have said that they are going to or likely to go to DL Day: Tip Top, Nucular George, mr. furley, Skylord, Fro, urbanhack, beaglemac...did I miss anyone?

2 hr drive... I am on it!

Is there an exact date announced for DLD? I'd like to purchase plane and hotel tix

 

[Tip Top]

Is there an exact date announced for DLD? I'd like to purchase plane and hotel tix

No announcement, but traditionally the last weekend in April. Release on Saturday with tailgating starting 9am or a little before from what I have heard.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Is there an exact date announced for DLD? I'd like to purchase plane and hotel tix

It is usually the last Saturday in April, which is the 28th this year. I would call them to confirm though.Phone: (219) 922-3565Email: alphaking1@msn.com

 

[Skylord]

Marin Hoppy Holidaze

 

[noneother]

dalmore 12 year single malt

 

[beaglemac]

Don't go far fellas... I am gonna post pics, and want to know what I can actually cellar. Pics will follow once uploaded.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Don't go far fellas... I am gonna post pics, and want to know what I can actually cellar. Pics will follow once uploaded.

We need pics for this?Cellaring is good on most higher alcohol beers (8 percent or so and above), especially those with strong hops and or malt character. Imperial Stouts and barleywines do particularly well.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Marin Hoppy Holidaze

How is it? The BA reviews are mixed. And is the Anchor still your favorite holiday brew?

 

[beaglemac]

Don't go far fellas... I am gonna post pics, and want to know what I can actually cellar. Pics will follow once uploaded.

We need pics for this?Cellaring is good on most higher alcohol beers (8 percent or so and above), especially those with strong hops and or malt character. Imperial Stouts and barleywines do particularly well.

I was just told that DIPAs will lose their hopiness.. high in alcohol and high in hops.. this is why I figured the pics were necessary

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I was just told that DIPAs will lose their hopiness.. high in alcohol and high in hops.. this is why I figured the pics were necessary

Go ahead and post the pics, but higher alcohol will let any beer age to some degree. Yes, the hops over time lose some of their flavor, but it is replaced by some interesting notes in the malt that may not have been present before.

 

[Skylord]

Marin Hoppy Holidaze

How is it? The BA reviews are mixed. And is the Anchor still your favorite holiday brew?

Eh, its ok. My favorite domestic this year is actually from Deschutes. I thought Anchors offering this year was the weakest in recent memory.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Eh, its ok. My favorite domestic this year is actually from Deschutes. I thought Anchors offering this year was the weakest in recent memory.

Bad memory on my part. If you PM me I might have one more for you to try.

 

[bakes]

We will have quite the crew. People who have said that they are going to or likely to go to DL Day: Tip Top, Nucular George, mr. furley, Skylord, Fro, urbanhack, beaglemac...did I miss anyone?

I'm a maybe.

Same boat - don't know quite what's going on this coming spring for a number of reasons, but if I can free up the time...