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Enjoying some of this on this fine evening.
distantmantra
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AcridMeat said:Trying this for the first time.
It's good, a bit sweet compared to what I've been drinking lately but I like it.
Good man. Deschutes' head brewmaster is a family friend. They put out some of my favorite beers (Red Chair, Hop Trip and Mirror Pond).
distantmantra
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thespot84 said:
If you're really into dark beers, try The Abyss.
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As much as I like dark beers, I've never much cared for Imperial Stout. It just feels like the over the top version of a good regular stout.distantmantra said:
distantmantra
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Stopped by Georgetown Brewery tonight to fill my growlers and picked up this.
I just wanted to review the whole offering in the midst of polishing off the last few beers...I must say that although there's not a bad beer in this bunch, they do all start to taste the same as the hop level is mid to high in every single beer. I'm all for hoppy beers, but when the hops are the absolute forefront of all of your offerings, I begin to look at your brewery as if it were a one trick pony. Even the Java Head, which I was sure was going to downplay the hop flavors is just as guilty. The real shame about the Java Head is that during the initial smell and first taste you can catch a glimpse of the potential complexity that this beer could unlock.HiResDes said:
...Great value at $17, not a bad beer in this thing
Suburban_Nooblet
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Killing Natural Ice like a true alcoholic. Yeah, we toast to this shit!
sharkmuncher
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Another trip to CO, another $90 liquor store run. Most of the money went to the 3 bottles of mead, but also some DFH Midas Touch, Lagunitas IPA and Lagunitas Gnarleywine.
Had my first Midas Touch last night. Good, but a little bland for DFH. I will say it is amazing how clean and easy this 9% beer goes down. Dangerous thing to have just sitting in my fridge.
Had my first Midas Touch last night. Good, but a little bland for DFH. I will say it is amazing how clean and easy this 9% beer goes down. Dangerous thing to have just sitting in my fridge.
Hey guys/gals - Looking for some recommendations here. I grew up in a household that never had an alcohol and didn't try my first drink until I was around 20. I'm 27 now and I've never really found a beer that I enjoyed. Everyone seems to tell me it's an acquired taste. Now, I like hard ciders, but those have a certain sweetness to them. Are there any beers out there that I might like, that don't have the super strong "alcohol taste"? Granted, off the top of my head the only things I can think of having tried are Bud/Bud Light, Sweetwater, and one other thing.
MacGurcules
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Well, there's always Guiness. It's kinda the mass-market opposite to light domestic lager.ruxtpin said:
Most beers shouldn't really be strong enough to give you a clear "alcohol taste," though. If you're not familiar with the flavor, perhaps you mean the distinctive bitter hops flavor. That appreciation does take some breaking in. In that case, perhaps something in the Belgian style. A fairly common one that I'm a fan of is Hoegaarden White Ale. It's lightly sweet and fairly fruity with a relatively mild hop characteristic; a very smooth-drinking beer.
My friend was very similar to you ruxtpin, he found an apricot ale that he really liked. This then turned him on to trying a wider variety of beers because he figured out that there are beers out there he can enjoy. The bitter hops taste comes quickly if you're open to trying different varieties.
Giant Robot
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I haven't had a drink in almost 6 months (don't ask), but had to go to Beer Revolution in Oakland after a show i attended. If anyone has ever been to Toronado's in SF, this is probably the most equivalent, but with a wider selection and not as snobby/grimey.
http://beer-revolution.com/
50+ rotating beers on tap
see those fridges in the back? There's 3 of them.
500+ bottles to choose from. $1 corkage to drink them inside or priced to go!
wanted to try something with low alcohol content since I hadn't had a drink in forever, so tried an OBC Saison. Not bad, %6 but had a really smooth floral taste to it.
then i tried something i forgot the name of called Red Ale something. Holy shit, super complex flavor. %10.5, bitter and chocolatey at first, then it sour/burning aftertaste.
http://beer-revolution.com/
50+ rotating beers on tap
see those fridges in the back? There's 3 of them.
500+ bottles to choose from. $1 corkage to drink them inside or priced to go!
wanted to try something with low alcohol content since I hadn't had a drink in forever, so tried an OBC Saison. Not bad, %6 but had a really smooth floral taste to it.
then i tried something i forgot the name of called Red Ale something. Holy shit, super complex flavor. %10.5, bitter and chocolatey at first, then it sour/burning aftertaste.
sharkmuncher
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The more I drink of it, the more I enjoy Oskar Blues' Old Chub. It is just so rich and deliciously malty and damn good every time I have it. Definitely in my top 5 beers list.
That is all.
That is all.
distantmantra
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While heading out to the San Juan Islands, I stopped in at the Skagit River Brewery in Mount Vernon, WA. Nice little place.
Was at a last goodbye dinner for a friend last night at a brewing company/restaurant. I had their IPA which was enjoyable but very hoppy even for an IPA. I can't remember what else I had, it might have been the Stinson Beach.
I literally just got back from a "goodbye" thing, though it wasn't much of a dinner. Just beer after beer with chicken involvedAcridMeat said:
I'm sure it's been explained already, but why is restaurant beer 1000x better than the exact same brand in a bottle/can? Please use small words; am tipsy
chaostrophy
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This has been one of my favorites lately:
Rye beer is delicious, has a spicy, refreshing taste.
Rye beer is delicious, has a spicy, refreshing taste.
Degen said:
1. May be fresher (especially if you're talking about a brewpub)
2. Mixing element: Beers are usually slightly heterogeneous solutions. With certain styles/brewers you will have yeast left in the bottle that settles to the bottom. If you read the bottle closely they will sometimes tell you to leave some of the beer in the bottle when you pour.
3. They may be chilling it at a more appropriate temperature.
4. Psychological effect
chaostrophy said:This has been one of my favorites lately:
Rye beer is delicious, has a spicy, refreshing taste.
sharkmuncher
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Tasty evening of sours and BN podcast!
Went to a local brewpub today in Framingham MA, had a delicious Irish Stout and an American Red Ale that was also good.
I'm starting to think that stouts are my favorite style though, at least for having one or two beers at a time.
Also, what's the best way to get Guinness at home? I know there are better beers and all but I like Guinness for its ubiquity, and couldn't decide whether or not to get the bottle or can for my friend today, as I've only really had it when at the bar.
I'm starting to think that stouts are my favorite style though, at least for having one or two beers at a time.
Also, what's the best way to get Guinness at home? I know there are better beers and all but I like Guinness for its ubiquity, and couldn't decide whether or not to get the bottle or can for my friend today, as I've only really had it when at the bar.
Its not going to beat Guinness on tap, but it can still be good having it at home. My suggestion would be to go with the can. It pours better resulting in a nicer head and I think it tastes better. Last time I had Guinness I got bottles and it wasn't as good as I remember the cans being. Though apparently the bottle is designed so that the beer can be enjoyed straight from the bottle but that just seems wrong to me when drinking Guinness so I still poured it.ATF487 said:
DanDeschain
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It's a Troegs night for me. Some Hopback, and a deuce of Flying Mouflan.
Top 5 as of today:
5. Tommyknocker Oaked Butthead Dopplebock
4. Troegs Flying Mouflan
3. Brewworks Hopsolutely
2. 21st Amendment Monk's Blood
1. Van Steenberge Piraat Ale
Top 5 as of today:
5. Tommyknocker Oaked Butthead Dopplebock
4. Troegs Flying Mouflan
3. Brewworks Hopsolutely
2. 21st Amendment Monk's Blood
1. Van Steenberge Piraat Ale
TurboLibre
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Picked up this from Bev Mo. It's good. Really good.
sharkmuncher
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kottila said:
I am the opposite. I am hypercritical of my homebrew, and while delicious, I always feel they are just not quite good enough.
distantmantra
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It's Seattle Beer Week here, and as part of the festivities, some local breweries are taking part in Iron Brewer on Sunday. It's set up just like Iron Chef, with secret ingredients and voting.
Elliott Bay vs Georgetown Brewing (wasabi and satsuma)
Fremont vs Two Beers (cedar and cucumber)
Big Al vs Black Raven (sesame and plum)
Elliott Bay vs Georgetown Brewing (wasabi and satsuma)
Fremont vs Two Beers (cedar and cucumber)
Big Al vs Black Raven (sesame and plum)
distantmantra
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Speaking of Seattle Beer Week...
sharkmuncher
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It was decided last night, going to all grain! (finally, after 23 batches of extract) Off to home depot to purchase a 10 gallon cooler and spigot attachments. After that, I am only an 8 (or 10) gallon kettle away from all grain goodness.
sharkmuncher
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New mash & lauter tun up and ready to turn grain to wort!
ErnieMcCracken
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Drinking a Cigar City Hunahpu's right now. Absolutely love this beer. Wish it wasn't so damn hard to acquire...
sharkmuncher
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KingGondo said:
Mmmm makes me want to go pick up some Belgian Beer.
Currently working on a homebrewed American Blonde. It is damn tasty.
distantmantra
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sharkmuncher said:
Every so often, I'm tempted to crack open my bottle of Westvleteran 12, but then I come back to my senses. Must let it age.
distantmantra
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The beer keeps comin'. Had some fun at Super Deli Mart in West Seattle after Iron Brewer at Beveridge Place.
In addition to the above bottles, I had a pint of Avery's Maharaja Imperial IPA from Super Deli Mart's tap. Yum
In addition to the above bottles, I had a pint of Avery's Maharaja Imperial IPA from Super Deli Mart's tap. Yum
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