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Glimmerglass is great, i can report, i like it better than Hop House, worse than Hobloun
Really great coffee beer, if it wasn't so pricey I would buy more.
MacGurcules
Member
Anybody else get Dark Lord Day tickets?
No dice. Spent over an hour in queue. Finally popped and wasn't able to purchase any. I'm going to try my luck on a Friday or Sunday sale at the brew pub like last year.
Yeah got 2 group A tickets. I consider myself lucky, this will be my 6th DLD.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Can't go this year. Been every year since '06...
How was it in '06? '07 was the first year I went and it was pretty crazy by then already. I have seen video from '05 and it was just a tiny event with everyone able to fit inside the brewery.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
More crowded than '05 but still not too bad. Got there about 9:30 and there were maybe 10-15 of us hanging out. Parked right next to the building attached to 3F, popped our trunks and started sharing some beers. Was definitely crowded when the bottles went on sale.
No bottles from '06 left but I still have some '08 (so good) and newer.
Nice, yeah in 07 there was quite the line, I just showed up and didn't even know you could bottle share. I think after 06 it topped the rankings on ratebeer.com and then just exploded in popularity.
So I'm going to the Oregon Brewer's Festival in July. I've seen the beer list, but can't say I'm familiar with more than a few of the breweries.
http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/index2.php?p=beers
Which beers should I most be excited about?
http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/index2.php?p=beers
Which beers should I most be excited about?
distantmantra
Member
Kind of an underwhelming list to be honest. However, there's some good stuff in there.
Boneyard Bone Light
Gigantic Strawberry Rhubarb Gose
Upright TBD Saison
Paradise Creek Huckleberry Pucker
Cigar City
It's not a terrible list, but a lot of the stuff isn't anything special and what you'd find at any craft beer bar.
The surprise tent will have awesome stuff for sure, though.
I got in. Will be my first time!
You never know where fortune leads.
Hmm, that's too bad. I didn't recognize any so I thought it might be underwhelming, but was hoping it was just my ignorance.
Meeting some friends there so either way it'll be a good time. Just means I need to focus on hitting up more breweries in California.
did it come with any sweet glassware? i like the Pater 6 and the Christmas is probably my fave
sharkmuncher
Member
I'm a huge fan of Prior 8, they have a strong line up all around.
scissorfight
Banned
jealous over here
Finally had Zombie Dust last night (thanks to ErnieMcCracken!).
Very, very nice stuff. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be "lush."
Maybe my palate's way off, but it reminded me quite a bit of Heady Topper (which I had over the holidays last year). Extremely hoppy but smooth. Aromatic and citrusy.
Glad I still have a bottle left.
Very, very nice stuff. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be "lush."
Maybe my palate's way off, but it reminded me quite a bit of Heady Topper (which I had over the holidays last year). Extremely hoppy but smooth. Aromatic and citrusy.
Glad I still have a bottle left.
distantmantra
Member
It's not a bad list at all, and lots of good beers, but it's not really a "Wow! What a festival" list. You'll have a good time and enjoy yourself.
distantmantra
Member
Hooray!
bumbillbee
Member
Ughhhhhhh Peche 'n Brett sounds so good. Love everything I've had from Logsdon so far but this seems like heaven. Saw a bottle last year but passed on it and I've been kicking myself for it every since.
distantmantra
Member
It's really good. Stopped by my neighborhood Whole Foods today and asked if they got it in. The beer buyer knows me, so he felt ok bringing out two bottles. I really wasn't given a choice. I wanted one, but he felt I needed two.
Nice guy, but I wonder if they don't sell them to other people who ask...
And then a buddy got me a third bottle at Bottleworks on his lunch break. I think I'll give that one to my parents.
Posting pics when I Crack it tonight, how drunk would I be if I tried to off the case?
pretty certain there's only one way to find out
distantmantra
Member
Pretty drunk. Hope you don't have work in the morning.
Eating brehs:
*drool*
The 12 was the only one I've tried here (recently) and it was delicious. Enjoy
Had the Brooklyn Blast! IPA on tap earlier. Really good! Not particularly hoppy but nice citrus flavours
And on a more Pacific Northwest note, the Lighthouse Numbskull is out again and I've got one sitting in my fridge. Was so tempted it crack it on getting home, but I need to be in decent shape tomorrow morning *looks at clock* ... fuck
And on a more Pacific Northwest note, the Lighthouse Numbskull is out again and I've got one sitting in my fridge. Was so tempted it crack it on getting home, but I need to be in decent shape tomorrow morning *looks at clock* ... fuck
fucking awesome.
Hooray!
Have you had cerasus? I saw it on the shelf a few days ago but I passed on it. Peche is delicious!
distantmantra
Member
Yep. Cerasus is good, but kind of hit or miss depending on the batch. Sometimes it's phenomenal, but other times it's just ok.
DTLIONS1013
Member
Finally tried Hopslam yesterday, worth the hype
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
We drinkin tonight, fam.
Saving the Curieux for an upcoming special occasion though.
Saving the Curieux for an upcoming special occasion though.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
Yeah it was a few bucks more than the other belgian style and genuine abbey ales there but it was also the cheapest I've seen the Curieux go for the few times I've seen it so I said to hell with it.
shit i pay $15 for their 375mls any time i see em
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
Oh my god this Milk Stout Nitro
Like, I usually dig the heavier stouts like ol' raspy but this is really something. Can totally see the sweetness being a bit of a turnoff for some but it really makes the chocolate/coffee flavors of the style stick out. Loved that pour, too.
Like, I usually dig the heavier stouts like ol' raspy but this is really something. Can totally see the sweetness being a bit of a turnoff for some but it really makes the chocolate/coffee flavors of the style stick out. Loved that pour, too.
theSlacker
Member
I must have gotten a bad batch since it seemed rather bland to me compared to other stouts I like, other then the pour and how smooth it was.
21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon, Damn you! I want to try this so much, when will it be Florida's turn.
scissorfight
Banned
great news...now we just need Founders!