umm did i ruin bud for you on the other thread?
― call all destroyer, Tuesday, 5 April 2011 00:39 (thirteen years ago) link
Were you the one who disclosed the list of campaigns and concerns supported by Anheuser money? If so, yeah, kind of? I was at TJ's anyway, it was 5.99 for a sixer, so what the hell.
― Back up the lesbian canoe (Laurel), Tuesday, 5 April 2011 00:43 (thirteen years ago) link
i posted the quote abt what a good fundraiser august busch was for gwb but i recall that link getting posted right about the same time.
anyways yeah that tj's beer is extremely good for the price.
― call all destroyer, Tuesday, 5 April 2011 00:45 (thirteen years ago) link
well im officially done with my old standbye for the summer, Sam Summer Ale. The past few years they messed with the recipe and this year it tastes like fucking dish soap. Someone recommend me a nice summer wheat please.
― Zero pumps, massive boner (thebingo), Friday, 8 April 2011 14:24 (thirteen years ago) link
I don’t really drink “summer” brew specifically but I love konig ludwig weiss in the summer time
― Aerosol, Friday, 8 April 2011 14:30 (thirteen years ago) link
anyone ever have the anchor summer? It ranks well, i've never tried it.
― Zero pumps, massive boner (thebingo), Friday, 8 April 2011 14:30 (thirteen years ago) link
anchors always seem overpriced to me
― Aerosol, Friday, 8 April 2011 14:32 (thirteen years ago) link
i seem to remember sierra nevada having a good summer ale - kellerweiss maybe?
i take no responsibility if i am dead wrong tho
― broke my o_O face o_O (jjjusten), Friday, 8 April 2011 14:40 (thirteen years ago) link
yeah that kellerweiss is fucking awesome. i think thats what im going to go with this year.
― Zero pumps, massive boner (thebingo), Friday, 8 April 2011 14:42 (thirteen years ago) link
This is one of those threads that I should never visit when I have promised myself a good, drinkless night of sleep.
I have a bottle of the Hoptimum at my house. It stands no chance, and will be given no reprieve. I hope to consume it at dusk. It may be slightly after that.
Prolly going back to the beer store tomorrow, too. Will report back.
― Sauvignon Blanc Mange (B.L.A.M.), Friday, 8 April 2011 21:56 (thirteen years ago) link
Yesterday I went to the most ridiculous beer bar ever, in Decatur GA. They had a dozen or so interesting things on tap (I got a Terrapin Rye Squared out of Athens which was great, my wife got a Sweetwater IPA from Atlanta), and a ridiculous number of bottles.
We talked to the bartender a bit once she found out we were from out of town she got the owner to give us a tour of the upstairs which is only open in the evenings. They have like 7 or 8 casks of Belgian beer there, plus a beer cellar with a couple of hundred bottles of stuff aging - things I've never seen before, or even heard of, like cask aged 750ml bottles of beers I've only seen regular versions of in 12oz bottles. I would spend so much money there if it was in my neighborhood.
― joygoat, Friday, 8 April 2011 22:49 (thirteen years ago) link
Boner
― Zero pumps, massive boner (thebingo), Friday, 8 April 2011 22:54 (thirteen years ago) link
HELP ME FIND A NEW SUMMER BEER.
― Zero pumps, massive boner (thebingo), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 16:52 (thirteen years ago) link
Fuller's 1845. Too good. Extremely malty, endless flavor, strong but not too strong.
― first it smells like donuts, then it smells like don't ask (askance johnson), Monday, 18 April 2011 17:46 (thirteen years ago) link
I've had some good beers in the past week. Best are probably three oak-aged New Holland beers that were recently on tap at Fountainhead: Imperial Hatter, Envious, and Charkoota Rye.
― jaymc, Monday, 18 April 2011 17:53 (thirteen years ago) link
Got some River Horse Tripel and it kind of tastes like what you'd expect -- a New Jerseyan's bad approximation of belgian ales (sorry NJ). Too sweet and not complex enough. Something 'cheap' tasting about it. 10% alcohol is good I guess although man did I have a wicked hangover from drinking only two.
― rock rough 'n' stuff with h.r. pufnstuf (Hurting 2), Tuesday, 26 April 2011 04:24 (thirteen years ago) link
i dont mind beer its ok
― brodie, Tuesday, 26 April 2011 08:11 (thirteen years ago) link
i was ina hurry and didn't realize that an abita "purple haze" had found its way into my six pack of their amber... it is gross.
― one dis leads to another (ian), Wednesday, 11 May 2011 15:28 (thirteen years ago) link
ugh i imagine it would be
on resent visit to Stone Bistro Brewery:
Sampled a bunch of Stone beers – mostly all goodPliney the Elder from Russian River brewing - awesome as advertised, would love to try The Younger
Food there was pretty good too
― Aerosol, Wednesday, 11 May 2011 15:45 (thirteen years ago) link
I've never really like any Abita beers, tbh. The amber tastes like mineral water, and the Jockamo is -- along with Harpoon's -- one of the weakest IPAs I've ever had.
― jaymc, Wednesday, 11 May 2011 16:02 (thirteen years ago) link
i like the harpoon IPA; while they're good once in a while i find the super hoppy IPA stylee of say, Green Flash or Dogfish Head, a little over the top for allnight drankin.
― one dis leads to another (ian), Wednesday, 11 May 2011 16:03 (thirteen years ago) link
had a couple of beers from triple rock brewery in berkeley (america's oldest brewpub according to them?) @ a local joint (guest taps.) had a hop grenade ipa and a red rock ale, both very very good.
― omar little, Wednesday, 11 May 2011 16:09 (thirteen years ago) link
this is probably the opposite of a summer beer, but I've been enjoying this one. super roasted flavor. http://www.anthembranding.com/anthem/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Upslope-Brown-Ale-Cans.png
― tylerw, Wednesday, 11 May 2011 16:12 (thirteen years ago) link
i love the super hoppy beers. goes well with the chr0nic
― Aerosol, Wednesday, 11 May 2011 16:15 (thirteen years ago) link
Gonna have some beers tonight, with some good friends tonight. Gonna be a PAAAAAAARTAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!
I just wrote the next frat rock hit. Inspired shit goin' down over here.
― Sauvignon Blanc Mange (B.L.A.M.), Wednesday, 11 May 2011 22:47 (thirteen years ago) link
Needs some 'WOOOO's imo
currently drinking a Point Pale Ale, not bad for 10 bucks a 12pk
― Frightening, but full of facts that are difficult to argue with. (dan m), Wednesday, 11 May 2011 23:04 (thirteen years ago) link
― omar littletriple rock got bought out by Drakes. wouldn't be surprised if their beers are fantastic now. before they were just "alright".
― Marquis de Sade (outdoor_miner), Thursday, 12 May 2011 01:13 (thirteen years ago) link
red speckled hen in the draft can tonight A+++++
this stuff never tastes right in the bottle I suspect because of the clear glass, but on tap it is goodness and so is this
― the first rule of debate club (Edward III), Sunday, 15 May 2011 23:24 (thirteen years ago) link
the bottle is essentially a different beer, i like it but it's no comparison to a nitro can.
― call all destroyer, Sunday, 15 May 2011 23:26 (thirteen years ago) link
which is a shame because the bottle is... how to say? my favoritely shaped? ergonomically pleasing?
― the first rule of debate club (Edward III), Sunday, 15 May 2011 23:28 (thirteen years ago) link
it is a nice-looking bottle! i also dig clear bottles even though i guess they aren't good for the beer.
― call all destroyer, Monday, 16 May 2011 00:19 (thirteen years ago) link
im stuck on kolsch at the moment...where can i get year round.
― Crooked Lust (thebingo), Monday, 16 May 2011 13:35 (thirteen years ago) link
I offered to bring some beer back from the States to the UK for my colleague and professional beer expert. "Is there anything in particular you fancy?" said I. "Oh, anything people are talking about" said he.
I've been to Wisconsin and picked up a couple of New Glarus things, and a very delicious Rush River Amber Ale. Soon I'll be in Chicago and looking for a couple more bottles of interesting / new stuff which you can't get in London.
Beer thread, can you advise me on what to buy OR where best to look online to find out what people are talking about? I'll stand you a pint next time you're in London.
― Tim, Tuesday, 17 May 2011 15:55 (thirteen years ago) link
www.beeradvocate.com
― Crooked Lust (thebingo), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 15:56 (thirteen years ago) link
This could be useful:http://beeradvocate.com/lists/popular
― jaymc, Tuesday, 17 May 2011 15:59 (thirteen years ago) link
Goose Island, Three Floyds, Two Brothers, Half Acre, Founders, Bell's, Mad Hatter
Old Style
― Frightening, but full of facts that are difficult to argue with. (dan m), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 16:13 (thirteen years ago) link
really digging southern tier lately, esp. the 2x IPA and the Unearthly.
― adult music person (Jordan), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 16:17 (thirteen years ago) link
did not like the southern tier hop sun...way too piney for me.
― Crooked Lust (thebingo), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 16:19 (thirteen years ago) link
two hearted IPA from bell's is great
not sure if harpoon's IPA is available in the midwest, it's the greatest IPA ever
unibroue's maudite (canadian) is kind of a belgian thing if you're into that
xp to tim
― the first rule of debate club (Edward III), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 16:20 (thirteen years ago) link
god i wish they distributed bells here in ma.
― Crooked Lust (thebingo), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 16:22 (thirteen years ago) link
yeah, I had to go to PA to find some
― the first rule of debate club (Edward III), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 16:23 (thirteen years ago) link
I just picked up a 12pk Southern Tier pale ale sampler yesterday, haven't gotten into it yet though.
― Frightening, but full of facts that are difficult to argue with. (dan m), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 16:24 (thirteen years ago) link
Thanks all - I'd looked at beeradvocate but hadn't thought to look at the popular list. Their forums are just a bit frightening.
Forgot to mention we stopped in at Bells on our drive from the East Coast to the Midwest. So great. That cream stout is ridiculous.
― Tim, Tuesday, 17 May 2011 20:35 (thirteen years ago) link
Are you saying that to be provocative? Because I live in the Midwest, it's available here, and it's the shittiest IPA I've ever had.
― jaymc, Tuesday, 17 May 2011 20:54 (thirteen years ago) link
Actually, that's not quite true. It's not shitty, just really unremarkable and not really an IPA, IMO.
― jaymc, Tuesday, 17 May 2011 20:56 (thirteen years ago) link
Forreals - there are so many IPAs better than that. Just better made, not accounting for taste.
― Sauvignon Blanc Mange (B.L.A.M.), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 21:08 (thirteen years ago) link
midwest runs the IPA game. like, i'm pretty sure you can't get O'so beer outside of wisconsin, but the lupulin maximus is amazing: http://www.osobrewing.com/ourbeer.php
there is literally a hop cone in every bottle.
― adult music person (Jordan), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 21:16 (thirteen years ago) link
Tim you might want to look into Three Floyds 22oz "bomber" bottles, a lot of interesting styles to be had there that aren't available in 6pk form.
Another midwest favorite of mine is Great Lakes, they've gotten plenty of ILX love before. I especially like their porter.
― Frightening, but full of facts that are difficult to argue with. (dan m), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 21:24 (thirteen years ago) link
― jaymc, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 4:54 PM (36 minutes ago) Bookmark
provocative beer opinions lol
I've drank many many IPAs over the years and harpoon's IPA is still my favorite beer to drink (of any kind) but I'm also not a big fan of the hoppiest hop hopper now with xtra hops trend in brewing
what makes it not an IPA, I am curious
― the first rule of debate club (Edward III), Tuesday, 17 May 2011 21:34 (thirteen years ago) link
i miss bell's
― horseshoe, Tuesday, 17 May 2011 21:37 (thirteen years ago) link