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What kind of beer is everyone drinking tonight? (3 Viewers)
- Thread starter Memphis Foundry
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Wingnut
Footballguy
Wingnut
Footballguy
Its not high on my list, if you ever happen across some, remember your sour loving buddy in FL.
steelerfan1
Footballguy
Buckfast 1
Footballguy
I thought the Choklat Oranj was interesting. I just had a small pour of it at a tasting event, but I enjoyed it. The orange character came through a lot more prominently than I was expecting. It reminded me of those foil-wrapped chocolate-covered oranges that you get at Christmas time. It's been getting good reviews on Beer Advocate.
I have seen it around so someone in Chicago should probably be able to get it. If not, I can try to grab some if I go down to Peoria for client visits.Its not high on my list, if you ever happen across some, remember your sour loving buddy in FL.
steelerfan1
Footballguy
thanks buck,
was afraid it would be super sweet which I'm not a fan of. may have to give it a shot after all. thanks.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
According to me beer shop's app, they have three of them.Its not high on my list, if you ever happen across some, remember your sour loving buddy in FL.
Jules Winnfield
Footballguy
This Tuesday we are pouring a take over the tap of Evil Twin Femme Fatale. We will pour:
Sudachi
Blanc de Blanc
Kabosu
Yuzu Pale
Sudachi
Blanc de Blanc
Kabosu
Yuzu Pale
Buckfast 1
Footballguy
Deschutes Pinedrops IPA
Mikkeller Cocoa Shake imperial oatmeal stout with chocolate
The Cocoa Shake was perhaps the most chocolaty beer that I've ever had. Its name is very fitting -- it's packed full of rich, decadent flavors of dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and cocoa powder. I thought it was really smooth for a 12% ABV beer.
I also really liked the Mikkeller Brunch Weasel, which has a similar imperial oatmeal stout base beer as the Cocoa Shake, but is infused with civet coffee beans -- coffee beans that have been eaten by an Indonesian weasel-cat, partially digested, and then pooped out and collected for human consumption. Pretty weird concept, but it tastes far better than you could ever imagine a weasel-cat poop-infused beer to taste.
Mikkeller Cocoa Shake imperial oatmeal stout with chocolate
The Cocoa Shake was perhaps the most chocolaty beer that I've ever had. Its name is very fitting -- it's packed full of rich, decadent flavors of dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and cocoa powder. I thought it was really smooth for a 12% ABV beer.
I also really liked the Mikkeller Brunch Weasel, which has a similar imperial oatmeal stout base beer as the Cocoa Shake, but is infused with civet coffee beans -- coffee beans that have been eaten by an Indonesian weasel-cat, partially digested, and then pooped out and collected for human consumption. Pretty weird concept, but it tastes far better than you could ever imagine a weasel-cat poop-infused beer to taste.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Have you had the other similar ST beers like Mokah or Chokolat? I like them a lot, but they are pretty sweet.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I've always felt that Choklat was ST's best beer. I've just never been a huge fan of orange chocolate in general, like the foil-wrapped ones you're referring to.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I've always heard it speculated that Southern Tier uses sugar in their beer, and I agree that their bomber offerings are always sweet. I remember when they released Farmer's Tan in 2010, their now infamous 9% "Pale Lager". It was just absurdly sweet for the style. Around the time they started really expanding their lineup in ~2010-ish, their beers started becoming increasingly sweet as they expanded distribution.
Also, unless things have changed recently, Mokah is just a blend of Choklat and Javah. I've never really been a big fan of Javah (and, by extension, Mokah), but Choklat itself has always been great. YMMV.
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Coeur de Lion
Footballguy
Greenbush Sunspot
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Victory Summer Love
Flying Bison Buffalo IPA
Flying Bison Buffalo IPA
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Knee deep's founder and head brewer is leaving to start a new venture: http://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/beer/beer-run/article26896408.html
Northern Voice
Footballguy
Underdogs All or Nothing Hopfenweisse
Amsterdam Oranje Weisse
Ontario stuff that likely means nothing to anyone reading this. I had a Rodenbach Grand Cru last night, very different.
Amsterdam Oranje Weisse
Ontario stuff that likely means nothing to anyone reading this. I had a Rodenbach Grand Cru last night, very different.
steelerfan1
Footballguy
thanks ilov80s. I know since I'm a fbg it means I pull down a million plus a year but it gets annoying dishing out 8-10 bucks a whack on something you take a sip of and throw out. the sugar/sweet comments here are enough to keep me away. thanks again.
Al O'Pecia
Footballguy
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Amsterdam is alright. Don't know Underdogs.
I'm a little out of the loop on Ontario stuff but have always enjoyed Mill St. beers. And I've been known to belly-up to the Imperial Pub in downtown TO with a pitcher of Steam Whistle. Underrated beer, IMO.
We have started seeing Great Lakes (Ontario) stuff here in the past 6 months or so.
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
Funny, never heard of Mill St. but when I was getting beer today, they were doing a tasting. I had a nitro vanilla porter. It was pretty good, but not good enough to buy. Any standouts from them?
Northern Voice
Footballguy
Northern Voice
Footballguy
They are one of the biggest Craft brewers up here, I like the Cobblestone Stout, their organic lager is their most popular but its just OK, IMO.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
They didn't have the stout to try. They did have the organic lager, but that style doesn't appeal to me. In my trips to Canada, I've been disappointed with the beer. Maybe it's getting better though.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
Like everything else, it depends where you go and what you have. There are probably 200 new Craft brewers in the last 5 years in Ontario alone. Some are good, some aren't. If you like hoppy pale ales, BC apparently leads the way.
I went here about a month ago and had some of the best beer I've ever had anywhere - Dieu Du Ciel (Montreal) http://dieuduciel.com/en/home.php - they have quite a few of the best rated Canadian beers on untappd, of course, they aren't widely available where I live.
Ray Karpis
Footballguy
Mrs. Karpis keeps sending me pics of her spring in a cabana drinking fruity drinks, so I'm working on 6-er of Sam Adams Light....boring, I know. But it'll do.
Buckfast 1
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
That's cool. It's been s couple years since I've been to Canada. It's cool to hear the craft beer scene is growing there. About 5 years ago I went and the beer store only had the basic mass produced Canadian beers and it sucked. I was surprised their wasn't a craft beer available considering how much they love beer up there. I know Canada has weird laws on where beer can be purchased. Are the craft breweries available in most beer stores or do you have to go to the bar/brewery?
Northern Voice
Footballguy
In Ontario, you go to the liquor store for craft beer (or the breweries). The beer store acts like its govt owned but is actually owned jointly by ABInbev, MolsonCoors and Sapporo (Sleeman), which is why the beer selection their is such a joke.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Good to know. Thank you!
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
My understanding is that Toronto (and GTA) beers have been getting substantially better in the past few years, but it's been probably 2 years since I've really been there for more than a few hours.
I like Tankhouse, probably my favorite of theirs. That said, I would buy any number of Michigan beers over Mill Street beers, so it probably won't stand up to Bells, Founders, Dark Horse, Shorts, etc.
I like Tankhouse, probably my favorite of theirs. That said, I would buy any number of Michigan beers over Mill Street beers, so it probably won't stand up to Bells, Founders, Dark Horse, Shorts, etc.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad 2013
"Best by" date was next month, so #### it, drinking it today.
"Best by" date was next month, so #### it, drinking it today.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
DON'T YOU DARE BASH RICKARD'S AND MOOSEHEAD AND ALEXANDER KEITH'S.
Actually Alexander Keith's does kinds suck.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Ha I was trying to think of the one beer that I bought and absolutely hated. It was Alexander Keith's. Swill.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
As of 3-4 years ago they used to sell it as a premium beer at Blue Jays games. I'll just stick with Molson/Blue, thanks.
Rhythmdoctor
Footballguy
I'll be starting the night off with a few RBVCs (Red Bull, vodka, cranberry splash). I'll finish the night with PBR.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Sticking with the bourbon barrel theme for boxing tonight.
Founders Backwoods *******, bottled 10/24/13
Founders Backwoods *******, bottled 10/24/13
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Popping a Sunday a Morning Stout
