The Ranger is my favorite of all the New Belgium beers but that's not really a ringing endorsement.
Ditto. Not particularly bad, but it sort of lacks character.
― dylan's craggy larynx (jaymc), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 19:37 (fourteen years ago) link
yep, had ranger, found it boring.
also had some dreck stunt beer that had a chili pepper in it (thx birthday gift givers) and it was so bad that even i pour it out about 1/3 of the way through.
― RAYBAN L01US J@gg3r (jjjusten), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 19:38 (fourteen years ago) link
The Ranger is my favorite of all the New Belgium beers but that's not really a ringing endorsement.thirded/fourthed, whatevs. I live near the NB brewery so I always give their stuff a try, but I'm never knocked out. Ranger was OK, but there are way better IPAs.
― tylerw, Wednesday, 3 March 2010 19:51 (fourteen years ago) link
Alright! *high fives*
― Clerk all KNOWIN (B.L.A.M.), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 20:08 (fourteen years ago) link
drank some amadeus biere blanche last night.this would be a great summer beer.
― carne asada, Wednesday, 3 March 2010 20:55 (fourteen years ago) link
just went to telegraph in santa barbara. love their california ale. also had their robust ale, which is like a double of the california, but i wasn't as keen on it. picked up a reserve wheat (sour) too. nice people too.
― robotsinlove, Sunday, 7 March 2010 03:46 (fourteen years ago) link
for Chicago folks, Stone ridiculousness all over the first week of April:
http://www.stonebrew.com/find/chicago/
I am so excited about this.
― t0dd swiss, Friday, 12 March 2010 03:14 (fourteen years ago) link
I am now in Germany. Know nothing about German beers, so if anyone has recommendations, particularly stuff available in Berlin ... thanks. I'm usually not fascinated by lagers but willing to branch out.
― idm@hyperreal.org (lukas), Friday, 12 March 2010 06:51 (fourteen years ago) link
I'm usually not fascinated by lagers
lol me = classic US microbrew drinker
"'Tell them that the brewer at Orval likes Budweiser!' He smiled. 'I know they detest it, but it is quite good.'"
― idm@hyperreal.org (lukas), Friday, 12 March 2010 14:46 (fourteen years ago) link
Current Smuttynose Seasonal is very nice, cherry but not sweet, can't wait to drink this outside in the sun, might have to hoard some for the summer.
http://www.smuttynose.com/_Media/hamanisix-2-2.jpeg
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Friday, 12 March 2010 14:49 (fourteen years ago) link
I had the Smuttynose IPA at a bar in Brooklyn a couple weeks ago. Very good.
― jam master (jaymc), Friday, 12 March 2010 14:57 (fourteen years ago) link
The only beer of theirs i have been disappointed with is the Star Island Single, which was kind of a nothing taste wise.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Friday, 12 March 2010 16:17 (fourteen years ago) link
This has appeared in town at exorbitant cost but it is very good, and hey, I have a paycheque.
http://www.merchantduvin.com/images/brewery_art/pinkus_art/pinkus_munster_alt_bot.gif
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Friday, 12 March 2010 16:19 (fourteen years ago) link
Had a couple of pints of Ommegang Hennepin last night. Not bad at all.
― o. nate, Friday, 12 March 2010 16:42 (fourteen years ago) link
last summer i got a beer at an italian restaurant that i had a really fond memory of. unfortunately i forgot the name, but always kept my eyes peeled for the fairly distinctive bottle. today my diligence was rewarded:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8WZUREVptlM/R58HgVKcIZI/AAAAAAAABLQ/TouvfqWdwcg/s400/Amarcord%2Bc%C3%B3pia.jpg
ok, so it's not amazing. but i do like it a lot--apparently it's a lager but it reminds me more of a mellow, slightly fruity blond ale. predictably, it would great with light italian cuisine in warm weather.
― call all destroyer, Saturday, 13 March 2010 00:54 (fourteen years ago) link
weyerbacher quad gots me fucked up
― Aerosol, Saturday, 13 March 2010 02:04 (fourteen years ago) link
Had a few Sam Adams Noble Pils tonight, not bad, and at $1 bottle very well-priced.
― nickn, Saturday, 13 March 2010 04:50 (fourteen years ago) link
that's like the second endorsement for those itt
and i keep seeing them mad cheap down the street
― Aerosol, Saturday, 13 March 2010 05:22 (fourteen years ago) link
there was a Sam Adams Cherry Wheat left in the fridge after a party this week and I felt like such a sucker for enjoying it as much as I did
― "I get through more mojitos.." (bear, bear, bear), Saturday, 13 March 2010 05:52 (fourteen years ago) link
I'll drink anything that's left in my fridge, but I can't see myself buying a Cherry Wheat beer.
― nickn, Saturday, 13 March 2010 22:03 (fourteen years ago) link
some serious bang fer yer buck going on tonight; saw a beer i'd never tried before, a 22 oz polish beer called BIG BOSS PORTER. 9.4% by abv. figured it'd be like 3-4. Nope. $1.75. I haven't tried it yet. For all I know it's complete garbage, but that ABV at that size at that price is a good deal imo.
― ian, Tuesday, 16 March 2010 01:17 (fourteen years ago) link
and by 3-4 i meant $3-4.
oh and i guess it's not 22oz, it's 17. but that's still fine.
― ian, Tuesday, 16 March 2010 01:19 (fourteen years ago) link
this shit is pretty gnar, but i can tell it's gonna get me fucked up.bring it on bitches.
― ian, Tuesday, 16 March 2010 01:47 (fourteen years ago) link
king of good surprises BOOZE MART had a couple of australian 6 packs on sale so I gave them a whirl, warmed up with a couple of pints of furthermore knot stock (so great) at my local, so hopefully i haven't damaged my taste buds too much for this but
first up - Barons Black Wattle: kind of a weird stouty thing flavored with wattle seed? kind of winey and raisiny, bt w/a decided coffee chocolate thing going on at the finish? one of those beers that always seems like it should be colder than it is, if that makes any sense. not really sure how to feel about it tbh, def not bad but kind of ???
― First and Last and Safeways (jjjusten), Friday, 19 March 2010 04:39 (fourteen years ago) link
also what is up with 11.2 ounce bottles of beer? is this some metric thing i am not aware of or? because i seem to see it more frequently these days and it is kind of a pain in the ass.
― First and Last and Safeways (jjjusten), Friday, 19 March 2010 04:41 (fourteen years ago) link
sorry, not "flavored" but "infused". whatever.
― First and Last and Safeways (jjjusten), Friday, 19 March 2010 04:42 (fourteen years ago) link
round 2: barons lemon myrtle witbier: this would almost be ok if it didnt taste like some strange blend of citronella candle and lemon pledge. you aussies have some weird shit growing in your fields to go along with you marsupials and platapusses.
― First and Last and Safeways (jjjusten), Friday, 19 March 2010 05:41 (fourteen years ago) link
yeah it's a metric thing iirc
― call all destroyer, Friday, 19 March 2010 12:37 (fourteen years ago) link
Got a couple of Dogfisg Burton Baton IPA's last night. Very good.
― Jeff, Friday, 19 March 2010 13:35 (fourteen years ago) link
I look forward to a few brews later on. No determination as to what types yet.
― Clerk all KNOWIN (B.L.A.M.), Friday, 19 March 2010 15:20 (fourteen years ago) link
also what is up with 11.2 ounce bottles of beer?
I have this issue when buying Hofbrau Munchen Original in bottles.
― o. nate, Friday, 19 March 2010 15:46 (fourteen years ago) link
Drinking some Stone Ruination IPA I brought home from Denver before I knew Stone was coming to Chicago.
The way that Stone is taking over Chicago the first week of April is truly stunning. 30 taps of Stone at one bar, 20 at another, 15 at a Whole Foods on Easter Sunday. This is going to be awesome / horrible.
― t0dd swiss, Wednesday, 24 March 2010 04:59 (fourteen years ago) link
I love me Oskar Blues beers (and upon visiting that brewery, it is an awesome restaurant/blues club too)
― Usain Bolt Cola (Cattle Grind), Wednesday, 24 March 2010 05:03 (fourteen years ago) link
11.2oz = 1/3L
― ✌.✰|ʘ‿ʘ|✰.✌ (Steve Shasta), Wednesday, 24 March 2010 05:05 (fourteen years ago) link
I love me Oskar Blues beers
I love the Old Chubb but I don't think I've tried any other. Is the Ten Fiddy any good? ~$15 for a four-pack it better be.
― nickn, Wednesday, 24 March 2010 05:36 (fourteen years ago) link
I had Stone for the first time last week when I was in California. Arrogant Bastard was v. good, but it was the Sublimely Self-Righteous that really impressed me: a black IPA with a great combination of roasty and hoppy notes. Looking forward to the Chicago invasion.
― jam master (jaymc), Wednesday, 24 March 2010 12:46 (fourteen years ago) link
what do you guys think of hitachino nest? i had their red rice ale last week and really liked it--nice and mellow, subtle without being boring. and terrific label design.
― max, Wednesday, 24 March 2010 12:54 (fourteen years ago) link
@nickn: The Ten Fiddy is good, but Dales Pale Ale is my favorite. yr right though the shit is pricy...
― Usain Bolt Cola (Cattle Grind), Wednesday, 24 March 2010 13:03 (fourteen years ago) link
Oskar Blue Gordon is a good. Loving the whole can thing these guys have going on.
Hitachino Nest make a great white ale that I seek out in the summer.
― Aerosol, Wednesday, 24 March 2010 13:24 (fourteen years ago) link
love most of the Oskar Blues beershttp://onsight-media.com/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/oskar-blues.jpgthis is about a mile from where I live ... and the brewery itself is even closer. I got insanely wasted during/after a brewery tour there last year. Some strong beers.
― tylerw, Wednesday, 24 March 2010 15:54 (fourteen years ago) link
Got tickets for a beer dinner at the Hopleaf at the beginning of April. Description:
A rare opportunity to enjoy some of the rarest, most sought after beers from both Avery Brewing AND The Lost Abbey, thoughtfully prepared with a menu designed by Hopleaf Chef Ben Sheagren. Adam Avery and Tomme Arthur will be hosting the evening as we present their most extraordinary fermented offerings. All six courses will be paired with a beer from each brewery, including such rarities as...
Lost Abbey Bourbon Aged Angel's Share: The bourbon barrel aged version of the Belgian-inspired Strong AleAvery Black Tot: Imperial Oatmeal Stout Aged in Rum BarrelsLost Abbey Veritas 007: Sour Ale aged in red wine barrels with Cab Franc grapes addedAvery Brabant: A Wild Fermented Ale aged in Zinfandel barrelsLost Abbey Red Poppy 2010: Belgian-inspired Bruin aged for 6 months in oak barrels with sour cherries addedAvery Sui Generis: A Sour Ale blend of 10 different beers from 4 different kinds of woodLost Abbey Duck Duck Gooze: Tomme Arthur's version of a Belgian Gueuze, with a blend of 1, 2, and 3 year old wild fermented beerand more...
I'm probably going to go into a coma after this.
― Jeff, Thursday, 25 March 2010 19:50 (fourteen years ago) link
yeah you're gonna die
― call all destroyer, Thursday, 25 March 2010 19:54 (fourteen years ago) link
die of happiness
― crazy ass between (askance johnson), Thursday, 25 March 2010 19:56 (fourteen years ago) link
or, alcohol poisoning
― max, Thursday, 25 March 2010 20:04 (fourteen years ago) link
Avery Sui Generis: A Sour Ale blend of 10 different beers from 4 different kinds of wood wau! like making a suicide out of all the sodas at 7/11
― Aerosol, Thursday, 25 March 2010 20:06 (fourteen years ago) link
hahaha
― call all destroyer, Thursday, 25 March 2010 20:08 (fourteen years ago) link
jeff i support you and i hope you have a blast but those descriptions are basically why i'm "not into" beer these days
― call all destroyer, Thursday, 25 March 2010 20:09 (fourteen years ago) link
because you hate belgians?
― crazy ass between (askance johnson), Thursday, 25 March 2010 20:27 (fourteen years ago) link
no not that, though when i went there they were only sort of friendly
― call all destroyer, Thursday, 25 March 2010 21:19 (fourteen years ago) link