What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (3 Viewers)

[tangfoot]

well since BTGs seems to be :deadbanana: I'll ask my question here...

I'm looking to buy a small beer cooler to store beer in (we don't have basements or cellars 'round dees parts to store our beer in) and all I can find are wine coolers. I thought I had read somewhere that beer should be kept upright and not laying down like most wine coolers are made.

A. Does it matter if you store beer on its side for a long period of time?

B. Would a small fridge work just as well?

I would think that temperature control is key here. My minifridge allows for a combination of standing/laying bottles, so I keep the ones that are ageable standing up, and my session beers laying down. The temperature control is also very good, as I keep it at pretty much it's warmest setting...gotta be somewhere around 40-45...bottles aren't frosty when they come out, but it is cooler than cellar temp.I've got this one (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7046118&type=product&productCategoryId=cat05005&id=1099397015586), it was originally meant to be my kegerator (one of the only minifridge models without a freezer) as it can hold two 5-gallon soda kegs or a 1/4 barrel. It converted into my bottle fridge when I realized that I prefer too much variety.

There is also a Kenmore version of this same fridge, just a rebadge. That's the actual one I purchased. I think it was about $100 on eBay.

 

[guest 54788]

well since BTGs seems to be :deadbanana: I'll ask my question here...

I'm looking to buy a small beer cooler to store beer in (we don't have basements or cellars 'round dees parts to store our beer in) and all I can find are wine coolers. I thought I had read somewhere that beer should be kept upright and not laying down like most wine coolers are made.

A. Does it matter if you store beer on its side for a long period of time?

B. Would a small fridge work just as well?

I would think that temperature control is key here. My minifridge allows for a combination of standing/laying bottles, so I keep the ones that are ageable standing up, and my session beers laying down. The temperature control is also very good, as I keep it at pretty much it's warmest setting...gotta be somewhere around 40-45...bottles aren't frosty when they come out, but it is cooler than cellar temp.I've got this one (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7046118&type=product&productCategoryId=cat05005&id=1099397015586), it was originally meant to be my kegerator (one of the only minifridge models without a freezer) as it can hold two 5-gallon soda kegs or a 1/4 barrel. It converted into my bottle fridge when I realized that I prefer too much variety.

There is also a Kenmore version of this same fridge, just a rebadge. That's the actual one I purchased. I think it was about $100 on eBay.

thanks! I was looking at this one yesterday. I dig the see-thru glass door.

 

[tangfoot]

well since BTGs seems to be :deadbanana: I'll ask my question here...

I'm looking to buy a small beer cooler to store beer in (we don't have basements or cellars 'round dees parts to store our beer in) and all I can find are wine coolers. I thought I had read somewhere that beer should be kept upright and not laying down like most wine coolers are made.

A. Does it matter if you store beer on its side for a long period of time?

B. Would a small fridge work just as well?

I would think that temperature control is key here. My minifridge allows for a combination of standing/laying bottles, so I keep the ones that are ageable standing up, and my session beers laying down. The temperature control is also very good, as I keep it at pretty much it's warmest setting...gotta be somewhere around 40-45...bottles aren't frosty when they come out, but it is cooler than cellar temp.I've got this one (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7046118&type=product&productCategoryId=cat05005&id=1099397015586), it was originally meant to be my kegerator (one of the only minifridge models without a freezer) as it can hold two 5-gallon soda kegs or a 1/4 barrel. It converted into my bottle fridge when I realized that I prefer too much variety.

There is also a Kenmore version of this same fridge, just a rebadge. That's the actual one I purchased. I think it was about $100 on eBay.

thanks! I was looking at this one yesterday. I dig the see-thru glass door.

That's actually pretty small, you'd be amazed how quickly it fills up. I have a combination of 750ml, 22 oz, 12oz and cans in mine, and it holds well over 50 total.

 

[Nucular George]

Decided on Miller High Life for the boat today :( I figured it is hot, and I will go quantity over quality.

 

[Nucular George]

well since BTGs seems to be :deadbanana: I'll ask my question here...

I'm looking to buy a small beer cooler to store beer in (we don't have basements or cellars 'round dees parts to store our beer in) and all I can find are wine coolers. I thought I had read somewhere that beer should be kept upright and not laying down like most wine coolers are made.

A. Does it matter if you store beer on its side for a long period of time?

B. Would a small fridge work just as well?

I would think that temperature control is key here. My minifridge allows for a combination of standing/laying bottles, so I keep the ones that are ageable standing up, and my session beers laying down. The temperature control is also very good, as I keep it at pretty much it's warmest setting...gotta be somewhere around 40-45...bottles aren't frosty when they come out, but it is cooler than cellar temp.I've got this one (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7046118&type=product&productCategoryId=cat05005&id=1099397015586), it was originally meant to be my kegerator (one of the only minifridge models without a freezer) as it can hold two 5-gallon soda kegs or a 1/4 barrel. It converted into my bottle fridge when I realized that I prefer too much variety.

There is also a Kenmore version of this same fridge, just a rebadge. That's the actual one I purchased. I think it was about $100 on eBay.

thanks! I was looking at this one yesterday. I dig the see-thru glass door.

That's actually pretty small, you'd be amazed how quickly it fills up. I have a combination of 750ml, 22 oz, 12oz and cans in mine, and it holds well over 50 total.

Corked beers are fine to store on their sides. Capped bottles should be stored upright though. I've always read the "rule" as capped beers should never be stored so that the beer touches the cap while storing.

 

[urbanhack]

Decided on Miller High Life for the boat today I figured it is hot, and I will go quantity over quality.

is this shuke?

 

[tangfoot]

Corked beers are fine to store on their sides. Capped bottles should be stored upright though. I've always read the "rule" as capped beers should never be stored so that the beer touches the cap while storing.

It's my understanding that it's the cap material that is the issue, but rather the yeast/sediment in the bottle.Laying them on their sides will form coagulation of sediment on the vertical plane of the bottle when it is stood back up right or poured.Many people like to decant their beers so that there is no sediment in the pour, personally I don't care and kinda like a few floaties in there. High in vitamins!

 

[Tip Top]

Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar

 

[KingG]

Hello my fellow BTG's. Nice to see everyone again

Starting off the evening with a Ruination.

 

[Tip Top]

Hello my fellow BTG's. Nice to see everyone again Starting off the evening with a Ruination.

Welcome.

 

[mr. furley]

Hello my fellow BTG's. Nice to see everyone again Starting off the evening with a Ruination.

nice welcome aboard

 

[Tip Top]

Mateveza

 

[mr. furley]

Mateveza

gesundheit

 

[urbanhack]

 

[3C's]

Hello my fellow BTG's. Nice to see everyone again Starting off the evening with a Ruination.

Got the beer safe and sound. Can't wait to try them.

 

[nase]

bender via tt. completing the surly trifecta.

 

[Uncle Randy]

Evenin', Gents!

Just got back from a biz trip that took me through Amherst, and got my hands on a few C-Dubs!

I started things off with a Ouisconsing Red Ale and then moved on to a Satin Solstice Imperial Stout. Yum-E.

 

[KingG]

Hello my fellow BTG's. Nice to see everyone again Starting off the evening with a Ruination.

Got the beer safe and sound. Can't wait to try them.

Good to know. Hope you enjoy them

 

[tangfoot]

Evenin', Gents!Just got back from a biz trip that took me through Amherst, and got my hands on a few C-Dubs!I started things off with a Ouisconsing Red Ale and then moved on to a Satin Solstice Imperial Stout. Yum-E.

I thought for a second you meant Amherst, New York.How's that Satin Solstice? I've yet to crack mine open.Going camping this weekend, what's a good camping beer?

 

[mr. furley]

Evenin', Gents!Just got back from a biz trip that took me through Amherst, and got my hands on a few C-Dubs!I started things off with a Ouisconsing Red Ale and then moved on to a Satin Solstice Imperial Stout. Yum-E.

was just out there on Saturday. picked up a growler of Satin Solstice.

 

[nase]

Evenin', Gents!Just got back from a biz trip that took me through Amherst, and got my hands on a few C-Dubs!I started things off with a Ouisconsing Red Ale and then moved on to a Satin Solstice Imperial Stout. Yum-E.

I thought for a second you meant Amherst, New York.How's that Satin Solstice? I've yet to crack mine open.Going camping this weekend, what's a good camping beer?

Do you get Oscar Blues out in Michigan? Damn, I love their stuff.

 

[Tip Top]

LMAO, mr furley just got a PM.

 

[nase]

bender via tt. completing the surly trifecta.

This one's treatin' me well again. High marks on smoothness and drinkability. I have a hard time detecting aroma though for some reason.4.15/5

 

[mr. furley]

LMAO, mr furley just got a PM.

 

[Tip Top]

LMAO, mr furley just got a PM.

You don't remember mr furley?

 

[tangfoot]

Evenin', Gents!Just got back from a biz trip that took me through Amherst, and got my hands on a few C-Dubs!I started things off with a Ouisconsing Red Ale and then moved on to a Satin Solstice Imperial Stout. Yum-E.

I thought for a second you meant Amherst, New York.How's that Satin Solstice? I've yet to crack mine open.Going camping this weekend, what's a good camping beer?

Do you get Oscar Blues out in Michigan? Damn, I love their stuff.

I want/need some.

 

[mr furley]

LMAO, mr furley just got a PM.

 

[Tip Top]

LMAO, mr furley just got a PM.

Oh no, not again...

 

[guest 54788]

Evenin', Gents!Just got back from a biz trip that took me through Amherst, and got my hands on a few C-Dubs!I started things off with a Ouisconsing Red Ale and then moved on to a Satin Solstice Imperial Stout. Yum-E.

I thought for a second you meant Amherst, New York.How's that Satin Solstice? I've yet to crack mine open.Going camping this weekend, what's a good camping beer?

I take Paulaner (then again it is my favorite). Nice and refreshing, not heavy, and pretty damn good straight from the bottle.

 

[Skylord]

Pelican Saison from Duckboy

 

[mr. furley]

LMAO, mr furley just got a PM.

:(

Oh no, not again...

lmmfaohack> hey

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Just finished the last of a 6er of Red Seal, and popped the first of a 6 of Rogue American Amber

 

[Tip Top]

Just finished a big glass of the Duchesse. I think I might actually go to bed...

 

[KingG]

Just finished a big glass of the Duchesse. I think I might actually go to bed...

Still not done with that keg yet?

 

[KingG]

After the Ruination, i ended up drinking:

Abbey Des Rocs Tripel Imperial

My last Hop Wallop

My last Hop Slam

Allagash White

Alesmith Wee Heavy

Now, I'm finishing up with a glass of water

Yes, it's still Thursday people.

 

[KingG]

After the Ruination, i ended up drinking:Abbey Des Rocs Tripel ImperialMy last Hop WallopMy last Hop SlamAllagash WhiteAlesmith Wee HeavyNow, I'm finishing up with a glass of water Yes, it's still Thursday people.

Did you ever have the Hop Trip from deschutes that they ran out of in about an instant? Much better than the hop wallop, imo. I'm stocking up next year when it comes out.

Unfortunately, Deschutes is rather new to the San Diego area so their special releases and their 22oz bottle don't make it here. I am interested in their Hop henge though. Love to try it.

 

[KingG]

After the Ruination, i ended up drinking:Abbey Des Rocs Tripel ImperialMy last Hop WallopMy last Hop SlamAllagash WhiteAlesmith Wee HeavyNow, I'm finishing up with a glass of water Yes, it's still Thursday people.

Did you ever have the Hop Trip from deschutes that they ran out of in about an instant? Much better than the hop wallop, imo. I'm stocking up next year when it comes out.

Unfortunately, Deschutes is rather new to the San Diego area so their special releases and their 22oz bottle don't make it here. I am interested in their Hop henge though. Love to try it.

Er...dammitI was thinking of the hop henge when I said hop wallop. The hop henge is very meh, in my opinion. No crispness to it that I like in an IPA. I wouldn't get too excited about it.

Thanks for the heads up. It's too bad i live in San Diego.... no good IPA's out here

 

[KingG]

ok, 2005 Bigfoot.

The water is just too bland, can you blame me?

 

[Tip Top]

ok, 2005 Bigfoot.The water is just too bland, can you blame me?

I am thinking KingG might be

 

[3C's]

ok, 2005 Bigfoot.The water is just too bland, can you blame me?

I am thinking KingG might be

I didn't drink last night for that very reason.

 

[beaglemac]

Bell's is on the agenda tonight

 

[Nucular George]

Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale. 2005 or 2006 don't remember which year.

Been waiting on this one. A little early today, but it's after 10am so no rules broken.

 

[beaglemac]

Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale. 2005 or 2006 don't remember which year.Been waiting on this one. A little early today, but it's after 10am so no rules broken.

 

[beaglemac]

6/16/2007 Fine Cigar and Vintage Beer Event Bell's Eccentric Cafe, 355 East Kalamazoo Ave.

Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007

Location: Bell's Eccentric Cafe

Address: 355 East Kalamazoo Ave.

Cost: Cigars and Fine Beers will be for sale.

Contact: jason@bellsbeer.com

Notes: Come and enjoy a selection of fine cellared beers and a good smoke in the beer garden.

I might have to go tomorrow as well!

 

[Tip Top]

6/16/2007 Fine Cigar and Vintage Beer Event Bell's Eccentric Cafe, 355 East Kalamazoo Ave.

Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007

Location: Bell's Eccentric Cafe

Address: 355 East Kalamazoo Ave.

Cost: Cigars and Fine Beers will be for sale.

Contact: jason@bellsbeer.com

Notes: Come and enjoy a selection of fine cellared beers and a good smoke in the beer garden

I might have to go tomorrow as well!

Say hello to Jason for me. He's good people.

 

[culdeus]

what happened to BTGs?

 

[Tip Top]

A guy up in Seattle got a big ol' box of beer but has yet to post contents....

Rookies

 

[KingG]

ok, 2005 Bigfoot.The water is just too bland, can you blame me?

I am thinking KingG might be

I'm actually ok besides my mouth being drier than the Sahara desert and a little tired After a few mugs of water I'll be ok to do it tonight again!

 

[mr. furley]

what happened to BTGs?

[frankdrebin]NOTHING TO SEE HERE! MOVE ALONG! NOTHING TO SEE! [/frankdrebin]

 

[Tip Top]

Surly says Thanks, with Darkness, June 19 - part II

Top American Brewery – hell, we need to party! I had been keeping one keg of Darkness in the cooler for a final growler sale, but I figured we should bust it out for our we're #1 party. I'm pretty stoked that we got chosen as the Top American Brewery and I wanted to thank all that got us there. That would be you, Surly Nation. So here are the details:

When – June 19th, Tuesday, around 8:00

Where – Mackenzies Pub, downtown Minneapolis

Why – You Rock

How – $5 pours of Darkness, the last ½ bbl of Darkness

Who – Surly Nation and all of the Surly Brewing Crew

See you drinking!

omar

HOORAY BEER!!!!