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Dr.Horrible
Member
Shiner Cheer remains the greatest beer, seasonal or otherwise. Probably can't find it anymore unless you're in Texas. I stockpile the stuff for Jan and Feb.
Dr.Horrible
Member
That's what I was going for, things I'll never be able to try at home. That cucumber crush was so damn good.
Yup, it's 10 gallons of IPA with 25 lbs. of grain. Should be around 6.4%.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The sweet spot for ABV I think.
Sounds perfect. Green flash west coast IPA range - until they changed the recipe to make it a double and added more citrus. Least I can make the old recipe at home.
Which reminds me, think that needs to be brewed again after my Pilsner.
Anyone else brew with Danstar Windsor yeast? Last 3 times it stopped at 1.020 FG. Same recipe would be at 1.010 with safale S-04
MacGurcules
Member
Bernardus Christmas is great. Also, I really dig Yulesmith Winter, though it's not really a typical winter beer.
I just got a Shiner Cheer today in PA along with a few other seasonal. Looking forward to drinking them.
Only had Lancaster Winter Warmer so far. It was good. Real easy to drink. I also reluctantly grabbed that Leinenkugal Cranberry Ginger shandy and it was horrible.
Link
The Autumn Wind
Had it on draft here in South Florida. It is good, though I wouldn't put it at the top of any of my lists.
distantmantra
Member
Shiner is generic grocery store beer in WA. Eh.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
St. Bernardus Christmas is the work of God herself. Almost as good as their Abt 12.
It's generic grocery store beer to anyone but a Texan.
MacGurcules
Member
I'll still use Nottingham from time to time, but I haven't been too impressed with most of the Danstar I've used. Both Windsor and BRY-97 have been functional, but underperforming when Fermentis has solid alternatives.
Since we're on the topic of homebrew, I put my Belgian Dark Strong on gas a few days ago. It'd been bulk aging in a keg for the last month or so waiting for a space to open up in the fridge. I went a poured one last night. It was pretty decent, but maybe a bit too strong. I still haven't got a great handle on my mash efficiency and I overshot the gravity. It's real nice, otherwise. Fig and raisin, a little chocolate in the middle, spicy finish, with a nice Belgian funk from the Westvleteran yeast. It's just a bit too hot. It has definitely mellowed a bit since I first racked it to the keg, so we'll see what a little cold conditioning does.
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The Autumn Wind
Pumking is definitely a fall staple for me. Though I actually prefer Warlock.
I don't have any specific winter favorites, but that celebration fresh hop ipa was damn tasty.
I will say that a thick, heady stout is hard to beat when it's cold out.
It's delicious. I gotta recommend Old chub too (if you're into scotch ales).
So far the only OB beer I haven't been thrilled with is little yella pils.
I quite love the G'Knight.
distantmantra
Member
There is so much wrong with this sentence.
What is everyone planning on cracking on Christmas/New Years?
Right now I am thinking for Christmas:
Three Floyds Vanilla Bean Dark Lord 2014
Goose Island Proprietors BCBS 2014
18th St. Cherry Hunter
Mikkeller Beer Geek Vanilla Shake (Bourbon Edition)
For New years:
Perrenial Abraxas
Rodenbach Caractère Rouge
Firestone Walker 18 - Anniversary Ale
Right now I am thinking for Christmas:
Three Floyds Vanilla Bean Dark Lord 2014
Goose Island Proprietors BCBS 2014
18th St. Cherry Hunter
Mikkeller Beer Geek Vanilla Shake (Bourbon Edition)
For New years:
Perrenial Abraxas
Rodenbach Caractère Rouge
Firestone Walker 18 - Anniversary Ale
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It will be. Now get some 10 too.
Well my Christmas and New Years won't be that impressive, I guarantee
Yeah, someone recommended me those before. I should track those down after these two bottles. They're not on sale at my local shop.
distantmantra
Member
Christmas Eve:
Growlers of Boneyard RPM and Hop Venom
Christmas with my wife and parents:
2011 Cantillon Lou Pepe Framboise
2011 Drei Fontein Oude Geuze
2012 Fremont Bourbon Abominable
2014 Perennial Abraxas
2014 Propolis Cedar Imperial Saison
New Year's Eve:
No clue, get together with friends and drink a bunch of out of distribution beers that people brought back from trips. Should be beers from Virginia, Connecticut and Argentina. I've got a Pretty Things Barbapapa Stout and some Jacks Abby Kiwinh Rising bottles to share.
distantmantra
Member
The Coffee Cinnamon BBomb this year is soo good.
A couple years ago Fremont did BBomb verticals over Thanksgiving weekend. 2010, 2011 and 2012 for like $5.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
With the 8 and 10, let them warm up some. They taste best to me when just slightly chilled. Someone on here recommended the 10 at room temp, and damn was it tasty then too.
I had some extra Stout fairly recently and it's just not the same after having been exposed to some the wide world of artisan made stouts.
distantmantra
Member
Story time.
Sixpoint is now distributing to Portland, Oregon. We had a thread discussing this in the NW forum on Beer Advocate. I mentioned in the thread that I had had a Resin the other night and that it was too malty for my liking, but still a good beer. I said pretty much the same on Untappd and gave it 3.5 stars. The PR guy for Sixpoint got in touch with me and asked for my address.
This is amazing. Sixpoint does not distribute in WA, but they still felt it important to send me fresh beer that truly represents the product.
Sixpoint is now distributing to Portland, Oregon. We had a thread discussing this in the NW forum on Beer Advocate. I mentioned in the thread that I had had a Resin the other night and that it was too malty for my liking, but still a good beer. I said pretty much the same on Untappd and gave it 3.5 stars. The PR guy for Sixpoint got in touch with me and asked for my address.
This is amazing. Sixpoint does not distribute in WA, but they still felt it important to send me fresh beer that truly represents the product.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Got a bottle of Beer Geek Dessert to try tonight or tomorrow. Let's hope it's as good as Brunch Weasel.
DTLIONS1013
Member
Thirsty Dog 12 Dog's of Christmas Ale, it's the original recipe for Great Lakes Christmas
Screaming_Gremlin
My QB is a Dick and my coach is a Nutt
I picked up four bottles of New England Brewing's Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (2014). I am a pretty big fan of their Stout Trooper, so I am pretty excited to try this out. Looks like this particular run was limited to 1500 bottles.
We need to work something out for some sip of sunshine one if these days lol
We picked some of this up, found out it's brewed with pecans so I can't have it.
nicely done
they just started contract brewing cans in CT so that will be easy.
Dr.Horrible
Member
That's a bummer. Hopefully you find another good seasonal to go with.
Thanks, good to know.
There goes any remaining beer budget I had for the year.
*Thanks to PG2G for the Veritas 14 and the Vanilla Rye BCBS
good crew right there