PhoncipleBone
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It is sad but true. Thankfully, I don't think I fit into any of those 19.
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It is sad but true. Thankfully, I don't think I fit into any of those 19.
Seems sort of absurd for a company buying up the kind of breweries that'd make a pumpkin peach ale. But I guess they just want to get every demographic they can, and which one's more inclined to watch the Super Bowl rather than turn their nose up to it?
They're probably all drinking Bud Light instead anyway, not Budweiser.
Blue Moon is Coors's. But last I checked they created Shock Top and that has equally "odd" flavors! They also bought Goose Island awhile back.
MacGurcules
Member
Also, recently, 10 Barrel and Elysian. The latter of which actually does make a pumpkin peach beer, as it turns out.
I don't usually look at years, maybe I should? I've had it twice, the first on tap then the second just this weekend. I've only ever seen it in those large bottles, so you either have to plan to do yourself in like I did, or crack it open for others.
I really need to try more Quads. For whatever reason there are a bunch of ale styles that don't seem all that popular in the states. I'm not really a PA/IPA guy which seems to be all the rage right now. Does anyone even make a Lambic state side?
MacGurcules
Member
I don't know of any brewery in the US doing lambics in the traditional fashion. There are a few doing takes on blended gueze, though. And plenty putting out some really good sours of other kinds.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
For quads, go get some Rochefort 10 and St. Bernardus Abt 12. And take your time drinking them, as the flavors change a bit as it warms up. Someone on here suggested the Rochefort 10 at room temp I think, and it is great even at that. Personally, I like it just slightly chilled, but not ice cold.
So I did a blend as you suggested and I think it was the better than any of them alone!
The Mikkeller Black makes a great base, it's huge and malty. The Tokyo adds a nice fruity sweetness to it, and the Dark Horizon just helps smooth it out.
New Glarus is doing it as well.
distantmantra
Member
Ale Apothecary and de Garde are doing this and Holy Mountain will be soon.
distantmantra
Member
Hair of the Dog releases bottles of Cherry Adam next Friday at the brewery.
And yet again. It's flat. Ugh.
And yet again. It's flat. Ugh.
sharkmuncher
Member
Fix it ghetto homebrew style!
Seriously though, I've transferred growlers to CO2 flushed 2L bottles if I knew I wasn't going to get to them in a reasonable time. Works great. There's something extra classy about drinking a great beer out of a plastic soda bottle.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
For $20, a fantastic deal. Enjoy.My friend found this at Total Wine for 19.99. We're splitting the cost and we'll have a game of rock/paper/scissors for the glass.
He's getting the Rare Vos, I'm getting Three Philosophers and we're splitting that other one. Great deal, no?
My friend found this at Total Wine for 19.99. We're splitting the cost and we'll have a game of rock/paper/scissors for the glass.
He's getting the Rare Vos, I'm getting Three Philosophers and we're splitting that other one. Great deal, no?
My eyes just got wide.
I want that glass.
Yeah man, my friend sent me a picture of it from Total Wine and I told him we need to split the cost. I think I'll let him keep the glass ultimately (despite me wanting it).
bumbillbee
Member
Visiting the Bay Area this weekend (just in time for Beer Week but I doubt I'll brave any of the events except maybe the SARA one if I'm still around) and so far just had a pour of Prairie Funky Gold Amarillo which was delicious and a Cellarmaker Hop Making sense which is incredible. Cellarmaker's been killing it with these IPAs/pale ales, only had a few but this one's maybe the best I had so far. Tons of Nelson, Mosaic, and Amarillo and it just tastes like straight-up peach/mango puree.
NYCmetsfan
Banned
I just got paid 45 bucks to sample some horrible new mass light beer.
I need some craft brews to wash the horrible taste out of my mouth
I need some craft brews to wash the horrible taste out of my mouth
Finally got my hands on the Green Tea IPA. It was... an interesting combination and I think the flavors worked together, but i don't think it's for me. It is something that I think people should try out for themselves though, it's pretty much unlike any other beer I've ever tried before.
Basically my thoughts on it as well.
Don't think its hit South Florida yet. It doesn't last long when it comes in but I'll grab a bottle if I see it.
Funky Buddha Last Snow hit this week, I'm done buying these hyped up coffee porter/stouts. I just dont like coffee enough to fully enjoy these beers. The coconut is interesting but I was hoping for the chocolate and other flavors to come through more then coffee. Same thing with MBCP. A good porter but not worth the $15 a bottle because it's largely coffee with a hint of smokiness and maple.
Stones Enjoy by 2-14-15 was good.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It falls into a the category of "I really liked it, but don't feel compelled to have it again."
Exactly how I feel about it. Well put.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
There are quite a few like that. It is a category I kinda like because I don't feel bad when they go away, but feel good that I got to try them.
The worst category is the "Damn, that is good. I want that whenever I want it. But you find out it is a one time release or stoopid limited so you won't have it again unless you shell out for it or are damn lucky."
At the same time, that also makes them feel special.
Then there is the "God that is good, but is ridiculously overpriced and I will never spend my money on it again but glad I spoiled myself at least once."
The worst category is the "I spent how much on this mediocre (or worse, terrible) beer?"
MacGurcules
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Had a release for it at my local spot this afternoon. I'll get a draft or two of it when it comes around, but I've never had any inclination to pay the rates they want for it bottled.
EDIT: Oh and I brought a bottle of my pomegranate black berliner along to share with some of the regulars. Had three people tell me it's the best homebrew they've ever had. And this is in a group that has some folks that fancy themselves as pretty respectable homebrewers. Made me feel a bit proud of myself, I must say.
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PhoncipleBone
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Well, the name was appropriate. But I was terrified of it just based on description. And then I saw the price tag. I never bothered trying it, and I feel I missed nothing.
The last two ridiculously expensive things I got were the barrel aged Old Rasputin and Mikkeller Raspberry Trippelbock. The Old Rasputin was awesome, but the price has stopped me from ever getting it again, no matter how yummy it was.
The Mikkeller tasted like a sour raspberry soda. A $16 single serving of sour raspberry soda. I love raspberry, but in this beer it was definitely not my thing. I am actually a little upset I even bought it, and it has made me question getting anything Mikkeller again. Well, after that and Santa's Little Helper by them, I am hesitant. I have quite enjoyed their Beer Geek stouts though.
I was at a restaurant a couple months ago that had either Crime or Punishment (can't remember which) on their bottle menu for $10. I thought it was amusing that it was still around, and at a nearly 50% discount to boot.
See, I grabbed it again cause it tasted so good to me. Really refreshing.
How much better is that Old Rasputin aged version? I love Rasputin normally.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I thought it was phenomenal. But ask yourself this: is one 500ml bottle of it worth the price of 9 12oz bottles of the regular one?
Do it if you want to splurge, but your money can go further with regular version.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I agree to a point.
But this is how I am. Anything over $12 for 750 ml gives me pause. Anything $15-20 better be something crazy good for me to go for it. The expensive 12oz bottles are a rare treat for me, like 120 minute or something.
I am all for trying new things. But when I think that for the price of one serving of the super rare stuff I could get a lot of individual bottles of multiple things to try.
Get dat Toppling Goliath
Not sure if it's the light, but the color of that beer is fantastic.
Are you gonna try the Moerlein Double Stout, I might have to take one for the team and cop it.
I've never seen those up in Columbus, but I'm heading down near Cinci today. I usually see Moerlein in stock down their. So I'll grab it if I get the chance.
Oh hellz yeah,
Had a golden nugget last night, all i found so far...had a few others in the past...
Ahh the trinity. This is a hard one. I feel I need another full year to hit up all the specialties/seasonals they each have. I've spent 10 minutes now looking over their beer selections...
Bell's Probably wins the numbers games, I'd need to taste test to hand out style awards.