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distantmantra
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No time for Gigantic this time. Been there before, though. Hitting Upright before going back to Seattle today.
Unrelated, but if you're looking to get people into IPAs I've always found that Lagunitas Sucks (and Lil Sumpin Sumpin to a lesser extent) does the job quite well.
I'd say it would be a great next step after Zombie Dust. It has a bit of that tree bark bitterness which Zombie Dust lacks completely and that used to be my main issue with IPAs. It was never enough to put me off (unlike Hopslam), which also makes it great because it gets you accustomed to that flavor without being dominated by it.
I think Zombie Dust is a perfect gateway Pale Ale. It's a bit more hoppy than most standard IPAs and tastes damn well too boot. That's how I got a buddy of mine into IPAs. I feel that Drakes Denogginizer is right there as well.
I picked up the 2012 Eclipse (Green Wax - Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey aged) last night - it was delicious. The first sip is kind of extreme on the booze, but after that it tastes like chocolate and vanilla with some nice malt roast. I want to pick up the Elijah Craig next.
I also got the Almanac Farm to Barrel - Sour Porter (going to drink that today) and a Bruery Oude Tart with Cherries.
It was a good Saturday.
On a somewhat related note, we picked up 10+ cases of BCBS hoping to trade for some Coconut or Coffee... so far no bites.
I picked up the 2012 Eclipse (Green Wax - Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey aged) last night - it was delicious. The first sip is kind of extreme on the booze, but after that it tastes like chocolate and vanilla with some nice malt roast. I want to pick up the Elijah Craig next.
I also got the Almanac Farm to Barrel - Sour Porter (going to drink that today) and a Bruery Oude Tart with Cherries.
It was a good Saturday.
On a somewhat related note, we picked up 10+ cases of BCBS hoping to trade for some Coconut or Coffee... so far no bites.
There really isn't a reliable place to get Zombie Dust, it sells out really fast here. Usually within a day or two of a store getting it.
Your best bet is directly from the brewery, which is just 10 minutes off I-80/94. (or 45 minutes from the city) So if your friend is passing through north west Indiana as well it is super convenient.
This page shows what beers they have for carry-out: http://www.3floyds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/current-beer-menu2.htm It is usually up to date, but occasionally they have ZD for sale before updating this page.
Any store in the city will sell out very fast. You can use www.beermenus.com to try to find a place with it, but mostly you will just find bars with it for sale. If you find a place that has it, but they are selling it for a high price be wary. I would not buy any Zombie Dust that does not have a bottle date printed on it, Three Floyds just started bottle dating about a month ago, so if some store has ZD without a bottle date, it could be quite old.
Very very spot on and I agree with your assessment and it's why I think Two-Hearted is much better balanced than Hopslam and is an overall better beer.
A friend of mine hit up Stone brewery this past weekend and picked me up some of Stone's 'Enjoy By IPAs'.
Mine is 'Enjoy By 12.13.13'
anyways, it's pretty damn good.
Mine is 'Enjoy By 12.13.13'
anyways, it's pretty damn good.
ErnieMcCracken
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What? 10+ cases. How? I think that's more than some states got total!I think Zombie Dust is a perfect gateway Pale Ale. It's a bit more hoppy than most standard IPAs and tastes damn well too boot. That's how I got a buddy of mine into IPAs. I feel that Drakes Denogginizer is right there as well.
I picked up the 2012 Eclipse (Green Wax - Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey aged) last night - it was delicious. The first sip is kind of extreme on the booze, but after that it tastes like chocolate and vanilla with some nice malt roast. I want to pick up the Elijah Craig next.
I also got the Almanac Farm to Barrel - Sour Porter (going to drink that today) and a Bruery Oude Tart with Cherries.
It was a good Saturday.
On a somewhat related note, we picked up 10+ cases of BCBS hoping to trade for some Coconut or Coffee... so far no bites.
On a somewhat related note, we picked up 10+ cases of BCBS hoping to trade for some Coconut or Coffee... so far no bites.
mah-ha
You could ship me a case.On a somewhat related note, we picked up 10+ cases of BCBS hoping to trade for some Coconut or Coffee... so far no bites.
Excited about this, went in with a group to buy a keg of 2008 Bourbon County Stout, we plan on bottling it using some homebrew gear. (I think most people plan on drinking the bottles sooner than later, to account for any oxygen introduced in the process)
Yeah, if you are trying to trade regular for coffee or coconut I doubt you will get any takers. Anyone with access to coffee or coconut likely could have gotten plenty of regular too.
If you have limited release bottles not available in the Chicago area, that would be your best bet in getting a coconut. I have seen some crazy trades for coconut so far.
On a somewhat related note, we picked up 10+ cases of BCBS hoping to trade for some Coconut or Coffee... so far no bites.
Yeah, if you are trying to trade regular for coffee or coconut I doubt you will get any takers. Anyone with access to coffee or coconut likely could have gotten plenty of regular too.
If you have limited release bottles not available in the Chicago area, that would be your best bet in getting a coconut. I have seen some crazy trades for coconut so far.
DimmuBurgerKing
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I usually enjoy any beer Stone puts out, but my girlfriend surprised me with a bottle of their "Punishment," brewed with chili peppers. It's aptly named; I love spicy food, but this didn't even taste like a beer.
Basically, they ruined a bunch of barrel-aged Double Bastard with chili peppers. Thoroughly unimpressed.
Basically, they ruined a bunch of barrel-aged Double Bastard with chili peppers. Thoroughly unimpressed.
Apparently the restaurant next door to where I work got a keg of BCBS, but it doesn't look like it's available yet according to what I see online. They have good stuff on draft regularly. I think Backwoods Bastard is on tap now, and it looks like Founders' Breakfast Stout is coming up too.
It's too bad they didn't just make a bunch of Southern Charred. That stuff was great.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
ZD is an IPA, they just call it Pale Ale because you can call any beer anything you want.
sharkmuncher
Member
Crime is the same way, gimmick beer through and through. Too bad...
A guy from a local distributer is doing a few giveways on Twitter today... I had a chance at another bottle of Southern Charred by answering a trivia question about a soccer player, but decided not to be greedy. I was ready to post my response, but it turns out I would have only answered half of the question anyway, so I wouldn't have won anyway.
It was a two case maximum on the BCBS, and there were five of us. We all went in at separate times and bought two.
We have some much, it's so damn good though, I already finished one of mine.
I've been trying to dangle some Bruery stuff for the Coffee stout, but people want an insane amount. I'm talking two Black Tuesdays and a Grey Monday, lolnothx.
We have some much, it's so damn good though, I already finished one of mine.
I've been trying to dangle some Bruery stuff for the Coffee stout, but people want an insane amount. I'm talking two Black Tuesdays and a Grey Monday, lolnothx.
How much of the coffee are you looking for? I still have a four-pack...
Yeah some of the trades are crazy. I have seen
3 Proprietors for 1 Mexican Cake, 1 Bourbon County Rare, 1 Black Tuesday, 1 CCB Illuminating the Path.
3 Proprietors for 2 Cantillon Fou Foune and 1 Cantillon 50N-4E
2 Proprietors for 1 Cali Brandy Hunahpu, 1 2012 Hunaphu, 1 Illuminating the Path, 1 2012 Marhsal Zhukov
1 Proprietors for 1 Grey Monday, 1 Chocolate Rain
I have seen offers going 5:1, 5 great limited beers for 1 Proprietors.
I think it is overvalued in trade right now, but oh well.
distantmantra
Member
Traders ask for the moon every single year.
It's not even that great.
Honestly, probably just two bottles.
I have a ton of stuff for trade, anything you are looking for in particular?
Yeah, no doubt. I haven't tried it yet though... the Coconut was okay and I'm not really a fan of barleywines.
by tits you mean 'oh god those are some ugly tits', right?
Shiner makes it so I assume he means it tastes about as good as warm breast milk.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
2 Fou'foune in a trade involving nothing but Proprietors is a terrible trade.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Krampus is okay. Nothing great, but not terrible either. I didn't feel like I wasted my money on it, but would not buy it again.
If you want Southern Tier, get Choklat. Not as good as Mokha, but better than krampus.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Or if they still have warlock.
A friend of mine said Shiner Cheer was good. I'm probably not going to try any, though, unless I throw one in a mixed six-pack.
Not particularly. I haven't had a chance to try anything from The Bruery, but I don't have anything specific in mind. I actually haven't traded before, but am game if you are.
Tart of Darkness is one of the most gorgeous beers I've had.
sharkmuncher
Member
Founder's Backwoods Bastard is one of the most gorgeous beers I've had.
Seriously though, what an amazing beer. If I could get Bruery Beer anywhere near Nebraska I would make sure to give Tart of Darkness a try...
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Backwoods Bastard was very good. Gonna try and grab Imort ale soon and try it.
Having Harpoon Bronze King right now. Good barley wine. Not amazing, but just what I needed tonight.
distantmantra
Member
I'll be coming to Omaha on the 23rd, I can check. Although I should just bring you a Bbomb instead.
Actually it is quite good, I think it is a great Christmas beer. Give it a try.
I live in Texas, I don't get either normally.
I'm in Antwerp for the weekend! Does anyone have some advice on cool pubs to check out or stores with a nice selection? A regular supermarket in Belgium usually already has a fine selection but a specialty store could be even more interesting. Any advice is welcome, I haven't been to Antwerp in 16 years or so.
jealouuus
distantmantra
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And I'll be blowing up Untappd all over town.
sharkmuncher
Member
While I'll be rocking pitchers of Premium at the Blue Rider in Minot haha.
Okay, sweet.
I have Tart of Darkness, Oude Tart (2012 and 2013), Black Tuesday, Sour in the Rye (regular and Kumquats), Ms. Stoutfire, and I think I have a Melange #3 laying around somewhere.
Look em up and let me know if there's anything you like.
ToD is one of my favorite beers. I go to the Bruery quite often, sometimes they have specialty beers.. they have ToD with Cacao nibs and vanilla, it was like sex in a glass. I actually just joined the Reserve Society ($300).
On a related note - I had the Almanac Sour Porter on Sunday, it was delicious. I need to get more of them but at 10.99 for a 12 oz... it makes things hard.
Arriving in Omaha on the 23rd as well. Looks like we need to organize a Beer-GAF drankfest.
i refuse to let my untappd feed be that dank.