I considered Project Pam when I was at the store and struck out on getting any Darkness. Glad I skipped it.
― pratt truss it (dan m), Friday, 25 December 2015 14:41 (eight years ago) link
So has anyone met a certified cicerone? is that one of the dumbest professional certs ever or is it legit, like does it get people jobs?
I think I would like to become a blind test expert in distinguishing between piss lager beers all over the world. Pour Sapporo, Tsingtao, OB, Singha, Tiger, Carlsberg, Heineken, Grolsch, Budweiser, National Bohemian, Yuengling, Grain Belt, Coors Banquet, PBR, Rolling Rock, Lone Star, Milwaukee's Best and Narragansett into identical glasses. I will be able to correctly name each one with complete accuracy. This is going to take a lot of practice.
― El Tomboto, Friday, 25 December 2015 18:05 (eight years ago) link
I am looking forward to trying some of these this summer:
http://www.koreacraftbrewery.com/beer
I mean look at the labels this is clearly an excellent source of amazing beverages
― El Tomboto, Friday, 25 December 2015 18:09 (eight years ago) link
Everyone at my local bar has at least the certified beer server level, with one at the certified cicerone level. They are certainly knowledgable and the owner sees it as a selling point that all the servers have certification. The Cicerone office is based out of Chicago, so we do have quite a few of them, including 3 out of the 11 that have achieved the master level.
― Jeff, Friday, 25 December 2015 18:23 (eight years ago) link
So I guess it's worth it if you find a place that cares about it.
― Jeff, Friday, 25 December 2015 18:24 (eight years ago) link
If I come back from Seoul without having had one of these then I will be making the face on the labelhttp://www.koreacraftbrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/brat_03.jpg
― El Tomboto, Friday, 25 December 2015 19:42 (eight years ago) link
I know a cicerone too, he used to work for Two Brothers.
― pratt truss it (dan m), Friday, 25 December 2015 22:30 (eight years ago) link
First two beers tonight: Westvleteren 8 and BCBCS. Good start.
― Jeff, Saturday, 26 December 2015 00:02 (eight years ago) link
i hate having to drive on holidays.
― call all destroyer, Saturday, 26 December 2015 00:14 (eight years ago) link
Rumors that BCBCS 15 is infected. I only got one bottle and shared it (no signs of infection)... but the draft pour I had was really viscous and smooth, I believe CAD called it "milkshake" like or frappe-like upthread? Not sure if mouthfeel is affected by young infection or not.
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Wednesday, 30 December 2015 22:01 (eight years ago) link
Port City Tidings is not as delicious as I remember it from years past.I may just be getting over spiced belgian stuff, too.
― El Tomboto, Wednesday, 30 December 2015 22:03 (eight years ago) link
I only had one bottle of BCBCS and it was delicious.
― Jeff, Wednesday, 30 December 2015 22:31 (eight years ago) link
drank my only bottle last night. didn't seem as rich as the draft pour but similar flavor.
― call all destroyer, Wednesday, 30 December 2015 22:35 (eight years ago) link
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/423/50570/
Tried this and liked it, although not as much as beer advocate dot com. Slightly too boozy for a farmhouse ale imo, but I'll take that over not boozy enough.
― on entre O.K. on sort K.O. (man alive), Wednesday, 30 December 2015 23:03 (eight years ago) link
found a secret stash and i picked up five bottles of BCBS in L.A. at $11.99 a pop, plus a bottle of the Barleywine for $13.49. they said they were sold out of it, but it looks like someone decided to hide a bottle and i happened to come across it.
― nomar, Thursday, 31 December 2015 23:02 (eight years ago) link
Nice, keep a couple in a cool, dark place and open them in 2-3 years.
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Thursday, 31 December 2015 23:54 (eight years ago) link
Is there a wheat beer revival in the hipster circles yet, why is there no good wheat beer in the western USA, smh
― lute bro (brimstead), Friday, 1 January 2016 00:08 (eight years ago) link
Also, destroy "sour" beer. Ugfh.
― lute bro (brimstead), Friday, 1 January 2016 00:09 (eight years ago) link
nah (some) sour beer is good.
― wmlynch, Friday, 1 January 2016 01:23 (eight years ago) link
I wonder if the North Coast Blue Star Wheat Beer is good. I remember liking their Pranqster Belgian Ale, but it's been a while since I've had it.
― o. nate, Friday, 1 January 2016 02:30 (eight years ago) link
This barrel aged Racer 5 is... Intense
― lute bro (brimstead), Friday, 1 January 2016 02:44 (eight years ago) link
I feel like I should be wearing a baggy hat, waving a wand around
― lute bro (brimstead), Friday, 1 January 2016 02:49 (eight years ago) link
found a secret stash and i picked up five bottles of BCBS in L.A.
Which store?
― nickn, Friday, 1 January 2016 03:51 (eight years ago) link
BevMo in pasadena, the one on arroyo just north of the 110. Went there because their online stock said they had 55(!) bottle. If you go you may have to ask someone, the dude stocking shelves who hooked me up told me they had more in the back but no one knows about it, they're kinda keeping it on the low. Also the bevmo in west L.A. near Santa Monica and sepulveda had a few bottles last time I checked online.
― nomar, Friday, 1 January 2016 05:54 (eight years ago) link
Tank 7 rules imho
― El Tomboto, Friday, 1 January 2016 05:57 (eight years ago) link
My first beer of 2016 is a mikkeller keeper pils that was just hangin' out in the fridgeCould have done better but we'll be ok
― El Tomboto, Friday, 1 January 2016 06:04 (eight years ago) link
1 year old Enjoy After 12/26 was pretty boring. Far too foamy despite best efforts.
I do like Tank 7. Also had this year's Founders Mosaic Promise which was fantastic, better than the last.
― pratt truss it (dan m), Friday, 1 January 2016 07:23 (eight years ago) link
That's the Bevmo I got one at a couple weeks ago. They had a box behind the counter on the floor that I happened to notice, limit 1 bottle then. Guess I should try again.
― nickn, Friday, 1 January 2016 09:04 (eight years ago) link
Been in Mexico, pretty shitty beer.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 1 January 2016 12:41 (eight years ago) link
https://twitter.com/BellsBrewery/status/682958471860367360
― pratt truss it (dan m), Friday, 1 January 2016 16:43 (eight years ago) link
Dos Equis Amber is pretty drinkable.
― nickn, Friday, 1 January 2016 19:35 (eight years ago) link
oh man "drinkable"
I'm having a Grolsch because big green swing top bottles are awesome and I am still working on that jedi power of blindly distinguishing between mass produced lagers. BUT!
I found a big stash of BCBS '15 at my local Harris Teeter, of all places, and one is in the fridge now so I can finally find out what the rest of y'all won't shut up about. Will update later.
― El Tomboto, Sunday, 3 January 2016 20:40 (eight years ago) link
Chug it.
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 3 January 2016 21:16 (eight years ago) link
Squeeze an orange slice into it.
― nickn, Sunday, 3 January 2016 21:31 (eight years ago) link
Was gonna rim the glass with salt and old bay, but I'll take your advice instead
― El Tomboto, Sunday, 3 January 2016 22:38 (eight years ago) link
My biggest problem with strong stouts is always the greasiness. So to me, this kind of tasted like somebody melted down a caramel chocolate cake and poured it through a filter. That's a taste I can respect but I'm way more into hops and bright spicy tripels - just not my thing.
― El Tomboto, Monday, 4 January 2016 01:18 (eight years ago) link
A friend was over and split it with me and actually liked it a lot - he agreed it was a bit strong and the taste lasted too long, but he compared it to a port or a sherry, and I can see appreciating in that regard more than I appreciate it as a beer.
― El Tomboto, Monday, 4 January 2016 01:23 (eight years ago) link
otm
― pratt truss it (dan m), Monday, 4 January 2016 01:41 (eight years ago) link
Bottle share tonight and had a bunch if ridiculous bottles. Probably too much.
― Jeff, Monday, 4 January 2016 01:52 (eight years ago) link
Highlights?
I'm attending a similar share next weekend where I'll be the weakest link*, the first time reprising that role since prior to my first ILBeer trades (holla!).
*fresh Fou'Foune, Hommage b2, DeGarde Passion Bu & a West Ashley.
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Monday, 4 January 2016 02:12 (eight years ago) link
xp:Was gonna rim the glass with salt and old bay, but I'll take your advice instead
― El Tomboto
If you do this be sure to a a generous pour of Clamato.
― nickn, Monday, 4 January 2016 04:28 (eight years ago) link
to "add"
― nickn, Monday, 4 January 2016 04:29 (eight years ago) link
https://untappd.akamaized.net/photo/2016_01_02/112e608a62ba1a3c923c7c159eb25a37_320x320.jpgCopped a single of this over the weekend but have not yet consumed; very excited to treat myself to fancy beers in the new year
― bernard snowy, Monday, 4 January 2016 12:19 (eight years ago) link
ALSO: folks upthread be raving about the Ballast Point Victory at Sea, but have any of y'all tried the Calm Before the Storm yet? I'm seeing it in stores, looks interesting
― bernard snowy, Monday, 4 January 2016 12:25 (eight years ago) link
Highlights were; Skully Barrel No. 35 from Paradox, Another World from Rare Barrel, Convivial Suarez by Grassroots, a trio of Westy's, and Caribbean Chocolate Cake from Siren/Cigar city, Green and Haze from Treehouse. Worst was Black Fist by Mikkeller. Holy rocket fuel.
Full list: Mikkeller - Black FistBoulevard - Imperial Stout X - Tart CherryGoose Island - BCBS ‘15Goose Island - BCBBW ‘15Mikkeller - SpontanwhitegrapeBrouwerij De Molen - Hel & Verdoemenis 666-ishLeelanau Brewing - Good Harbor GoldenMikkeller - SpontancranberryUpland - Cherry LambicWest Blonde/8/12Founders - Frangelic Mountain BrownRussian River - TemptationTree House Brewing - HazeTree House Brewing - GreenThree Floyds - Baller StoutNew Glarus - Raspberry Tartde Garde Brewing - HoseFSW - ParabolaMarz Community Brewing - Double Jungle BoogieThe Rare Barrel - Another WorldThree Floyds - Amber Smashed FaceAleSmith - ReforgedAleSmith - Barrel Aged Speedway StoutAleSmith - Old NumbskullPipework’s - The MurderousFounders - Bolt CutterBrooklyn Brewery - Black OpsEvil Twin - Double Barrel JesusBruery - Floyd D’RueBriery Terreux - Imperial CabinetSanta Clara Valley Brewing - Heart’s Delight (Apricots)Siren Craft Brew - Caribbean Chocolate CakeRevolution - Very Mad Cow (2012)Paradox Beer Company - Skully Barrel No. 35Mikkeller - SpontanpassionfruitGrassroots - Convivial Suarez
― Jeff, Monday, 4 January 2016 12:28 (eight years ago) link
Last time I had Convivial Suarez was drinking with CAD and DJP in 2013. It was awesome again too.
― Jeff, Monday, 4 January 2016 12:29 (eight years ago) link
decent list
― call all destroyer, Monday, 4 January 2016 14:32 (eight years ago) link
How was the Double Jungle Boogie?
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 4 January 2016 14:44 (eight years ago) link
very nice list
― marcos, Monday, 4 January 2016 14:52 (eight years ago) link
Siren Craft Brew - Caribbean Chocolate Cake
must try this collab - siren is always one of the better uk brewers.
― japanese mage (LocalGarda), Monday, 4 January 2016 14:57 (eight years ago) link