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dooo iittt,
Is Pliny really worth the hype?
worth they all day lines to have them run out before you get there? no way. Good? Yeah it's a great beer.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
That's Younger, not Elder.
It doesn't blow me away compared to any other good DIPA. I feel like most of the people that rave about Pliny haven't tried enough beer to know that there is stuff that is just as good coming from their local breweries.
I thought so. It's funny though I let my parents try it, and they liked something way less coveted better. But as a DIPA fan it's a must try.
haha, youve probably had it way more than me. Plus in CT, my value is probably a little different.
woahitsreeo
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What are all your opinions on this: To cellar or not to cellar (May need to be logged in to FB to view it)
I like Stone's CEO's idea of buying a case and enjoying one every set number of months i.e. 6 or just drinking it right then and there. With that said though I do have a bottle of The Abyss that I'm holding off on drinking.
I like Stone's CEO's idea of buying a case and enjoying one every set number of months i.e. 6 or just drinking it right then and there. With that said though I do have a bottle of The Abyss that I'm holding off on drinking.
woahitsreeo
Member
It's definitely a must try if your a fan of the style. I know a lot of people who love it and those that do not aren't fans of hoppy beers.
Is it much better than Hopslam, which I usually have readily available
It could be that I prefer a more piney taste than Pliny has. When it cones to IPAs there is so much riding on someone's preference of hops
i like a few better though not many, but i will say, it's a damn good looking beer, crystal clear hue, like a still lake of fresh beer,
also i think 8% is definitely the magic number for DIPA, says hopslam is more, i love Bells but havent had that one yet.
i know it's not a DIPA but i would put Two-Hearted in league with the aforementioned DIPAs, in terms of being worth getting
des id be more than happy to send you some gandhi bot
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Elder is good but I prefer Blind Pig actually. Younger is fantastic but no way is it worth trying to get with the insanity surrounding it anymore. My friend was able to trade for a couple of growlers back when they sold growlers of it. I would actually be quite happy drinking fresh Dreadnaught (draught preferably).
im always down to trade, just pm,
iamalegionnaire
Member
It's a fantastic beer, but I definitely didn't think it lived up to the hype the first time I had it. Subsequent experiences have allowed me to enjoy it more and I'd never turn it down, but it didn't blow me away. I'd rather have an Enjoy By. BCBCS was an instance when I COMPLETELY thought the hype was justified, if that gives you a baseline.
yeah i read to fast.
Going to make a run to Total Wine tomorrow to pick up my holiday selections. Anything I should look out for?
I'm thinking...
Founder's Breakfast Stout x1 (giving it another try)
Full Sail Wassail x1 bomber
Sam Adams Old Fezziwig xAs many as I can get in singles
Abita Christmas Ale x2 (never had it)
Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale x2 (didn't like it in past years, apparently lighter this year)
Highland Thunderstruck Coffee Porter x6
St. Somewhere Levicto Divino (replacement for champagne on NYE)
Open to just about anything. Lots of heavy ales on that list and a few stouts/porters. Could see filling out the list with something hoppier.
I'm thinking...
Founder's Breakfast Stout x1 (giving it another try)
Full Sail Wassail x1 bomber
Sam Adams Old Fezziwig xAs many as I can get in singles
Abita Christmas Ale x2 (never had it)
Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale x2 (didn't like it in past years, apparently lighter this year)
Highland Thunderstruck Coffee Porter x6
St. Somewhere Levicto Divino (replacement for champagne on NYE)
Open to just about anything. Lots of heavy ales on that list and a few stouts/porters. Could see filling out the list with something hoppier.
sierra nevada celebration
iamalegionnaire
Member
Guys, I'm having my first ever bottle of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout right now (I'm in AZ, no distro). Holy cow, it's spectacular. I'd give BCBCS a slight edge, but this is just phenomenal.
I'm just about to crack one open too.
Yeah great beer. I agree that BCBCS is better, but KBS is a really great beer.
That'd be a heavy duty IIPA blind tasting. It's so interesting how obvious the differences in similar styled beers can be when you do something like that.
Both of us ranked them Heady Topper, Ghandi Bot, Pliny the Elder.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
La Roja is always solid.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Man, that is limited. I wanna try it.
And still no Bourbon County variants here for me. I was about to buy another four pack of regular BCBS tonight because work sucked, but saw a Southern Tier Super Pack for the same price. A 12 pack with four bottles each of 2XIPA, Iniquity, and Unearthly IPA. $22 for that aint bad for around here, and I have yet to try any of them before. Going to be a good night indeed.
Fong's Pizza. Tell them I sent you. Good beer selection and fun pizza.
I'd like to get to El Bait Shop sometime, but I never really go to Des Moines.
sharkmuncher
Member
El Bait Shop.
The underdog came in 2nd, nice. Once you get to a certain quality with beer it's so hard to predict where something will get ranked in a blind test. Interesting though.
im trying to spread the gandhi-bot love, seth is the third gaffer ive traded some with
today is their relocation, reopening and they should have a surprise or two,
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/357
today is their relocation, reopening and they should have a surprise or two,
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/357
Just found out my brother in law likes good beer...and La Fin Du Monde was mentioned to me as a point of reference.
What other beers like this might be good to get in a 22oz bottle?
I was thinking at least one from the Ommegang Brewery, and maybe a Chimay if they had one...but anything else I shouldn't miss?
What other beers like this might be good to get in a 22oz bottle?
I was thinking at least one from the Ommegang Brewery, and maybe a Chimay if they had one...but anything else I shouldn't miss?
If you are heading out to Premier Gourmet, grab this (I don't think Consumer's carries it): http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/202/656
That's my favorite beer in that style, but other good options are Chimay White and Delirium Tremens (you should be able to find those 2 at Wegmans or Consumer's)
Damnit you know I'm from Buffalo. Lol. But that helps.
Not sure I'm up for the mob scene of premiere gourmet on a Saturday before Christmas.
Have you ventured out to Aurora Brew Works in East Aurora? Excellent selection as well.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Get him the Duvel gift set. The glass is a must have. Always a go-to.
Not a bad idea. I've seen this around...
Yeah, ABW is great! It's nice to be able to sit down and have a beer in there as well.
Can't go wrong with that Duvel set. I've seen this around lately as well:
RiggenBlaque
Member
It was crowded as fuck, at least 150 people. Not worth going today
Get him the Duvel gift set. The glass is a must have. Always a go-to.
Alright, I grabbed one of these
and and tall boy (don't remeber the size, but it's stopped and has a wire twist)
and another tall boy of
and a 6 pack of Victory Hop Devil for myself, tee hee
I had the "Mogli" last night, from Caldera Brewing (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1075/60990)... it's a great Imperial Porter, would probably buy it again.
Also had a Moylan's Imperial Stout, wasn't as good as the Mogli probably not worth the price tag. Picked up an Elijah Craig Eclipse (for a bottle share tonight) and a Beer Geek Mikkeller (for a beer float tomorrow).
Also got my Reserve Society Card!
It's been a good week.
Also had a Moylan's Imperial Stout, wasn't as good as the Mogli probably not worth the price tag. Picked up an Elijah Craig Eclipse (for a bottle share tonight) and a Beer Geek Mikkeller (for a beer float tomorrow).
Also got my Reserve Society Card!
It's been a good week.
Excited to pick up some of this when I get back to Omaha: http://odellbrewing.com/beer/fernet-aged-porter/
Also, gonna hit up Nebraska Brewing Company for the first time on Xmas Eve. I've heard mixed reviews, but they have a pretty sweet growler deal going on that day.
Also, gonna hit up Nebraska Brewing Company for the first time on Xmas Eve. I've heard mixed reviews, but they have a pretty sweet growler deal going on that day.
B For Bendetta
Member
Don't like the Aecht Rauchbiers? So amazing.
Unfortunately guys I am gonna tailgate tomorrow for the last Rams game so I'm gonna go cheap canned American Lager. I'm thinking Bud Ice. Sometimes you just have to man up and do what you gotta do