PhoncipleBone
Banned
Doris is better.
And enjoying an Apocalypse Cow right now. Very interesting. It tastes like an IPA but has the mouthfeel of a stout.
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And enjoying an Apocalypse Cow right now. Very interesting. It tastes like an IPA but has the mouthfeel of a stout.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Founders Double Trouble just hit the shelves recently to keep it in the Founders IPA camp.
Didn't see that at my store today. They had a bunch of Rübæus though. It is raspberry season. My dad's garden is overflowing with raspberries now so I'll probably pick one of those packs up next time I go. Looks like I'll keep in this founders groove for the next week.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Ain't nothing wrong with that. But do snag Double Trouble when you see it. A great double IPA from them. But that shouldn't be a shock.
distantmantra
Member
My 61-year old dad drinks craft and often goes to beer events with me. Probably helps that one of his best friends was the former Brewmaster at Deschutes and now owns Crux in Bend, OR.
My mom loves craft beer as well. Big fan of sours.
Mom's from Franconia and very open-minded when it comes to beer.
Dad's less discerning and drinks whatever's around.
my dad's beer history over the last 30 odd years
90s he drank Pete's Wicked Ale
2000s he drank Sam Adams BL
10's he drinks Brooklyn Lager
2020 he will be due for a new choice
he says anything with "hop" in the title he avoids.
also drinks the occasional Guinness on nitro
my mom describes sours as "terrible" and makes faces when trying them.
90s he drank Pete's Wicked Ale
2000s he drank Sam Adams BL
10's he drinks Brooklyn Lager
2020 he will be due for a new choice
he says anything with "hop" in the title he avoids.
also drinks the occasional Guinness on nitro
my mom describes sours as "terrible" and makes faces when trying them.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
I enjoy Brooklyn but I grabbed a Deschutes The Stoic and Weyerbacher Blasphemy for the price of the that one. Blasphemy is a steal for $8/750mL.
THey came while I was gone, but I just called and had them hold it for me, can go get it in about 30 minutes!
I've been in my typical Saison, Gose, and Tripel mood...Basically anything made with wild yeasts right now I'm all about.
oh ok, lol, i just did a chat sess with UPS, haha cool though, lemme know
sharkmuncher
Member
I'd probably sit on that Stoic for a while. Had it on tap a few weeks ago and couldn't finish the 8oz pour.
Buxton and Siren have been doing some great collabs, I would seek out their stuff at the moment
this link seems legit
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/apr/24/top-10-craft-beer-pubs-central-london
So the alcohol store will be releasing a bunch of new beers this Friday and they have a few really expensive ones and I'm thinking of getting a bottle of one of them.
Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Stone Imperial Russian Stout Chai Spiced
Stone Old Guardian
Stone Old Guardian Extra Hoppy
Recommendations? I read that the Chai Spiced one is one-time-only so I was thinking of getting that one but since I kind of don't know what Chai is I'm not so sure.
Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Stone Imperial Russian Stout Chai Spiced
Stone Old Guardian
Stone Old Guardian Extra Hoppy
Recommendations? I read that the Chai Spiced one is one-time-only so I was thinking of getting that one but since I kind of don't know what Chai is I'm not so sure.
MacGurcules
Member
Chai is spiced tea. So it's a stout that's spiced with things like cinnamon, cardamom, clove, and ginger. Stone releases a regular imperial stout and an alternate variant each year. This year it's cai.
Where you from? It's usually a winter release. Been on the shelf for months, here. And usually not too pricey; like eight or nine dollars for a bomber.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The chai stout tastes like chai. Take that as you will. I still haven't tried the 2015 regular stout, but Stone is always good on stouts.
As for Old Guardian, I prefer the regular one. Extra Hoppy just tasted like an IPA to me and not a barley wine.
All four things listed are great and definitely worth trying though.
That sounds pretty cool. Maybe I'll get that one then.
I live in Sweden, and I remember reading not too long ago that they switched importers recently and have started to show up in bars. I don't remember seeing any Stone beers in the store before so I guess they thought this was a good way to debut.
bumbillbee
Member
There's a ton of great beer! I was there last year but don't remember a lot of the places I went but check out Southampton Arms and The Harp (the latter's a bit touristy/expensive but still has a good selection) for cask ales and if you're there on a Saturday definitely check out The Kernel. CASK Pub and Kitchen is kinda an annoying gastropub but has a good selection too. I can't think of more specific places off the top of my head but you can't go wrong with a good cask ale at a small pub somewhere (try to avoid the chains though, you can get Sam Smith/Youngs/Fullers anywhere).
Like codhand said, Buxton and Siren are making great stuff. The Kernel and Weird Beard were also delicious, I'll try to remember more. Hopefully someone with a better grasp on the beer scene can chime in.
Man I've had some hard times as of late, been struggling financially and existentially, so coming home to such a phenomenal gift is tear inducingly awesome. Man I'm so hyped to check these out never had any of them before and a dope album to check out on top of it. I'm blown away, you did too much man! Bless up!
bumbillbee
Member
damn those omnipollo beers are bringing a tear to my eye (it's not the love behind the beermail i swear)
sharkmuncher
Member
The Stone Chai is a pretty solid beer, as is the IRS. One thing about the Chai beer is that the 2015 is good to drink now. Yeah, it will change over time, but I've found that aged chai beers get really heavy on the cinnamon and clove leaving more of a holiday spice beer. I'd get the Chai to drink now, if you want to age one, grab the IRS or the Old Guardian.
Went to a bar tonight. Got a Warped Wing Pirogue Black Tripel and a Joemmegang Belgian Dark. I definitely think I shopped the best tonight, but different kick right. I was the only one though served with snifters and for both drinks, so I was doing something right.
Tasted this really strange beer (but it was good) called Abita Purple Haze. It has a light fruity raspberry head. But leads into this super cereal grain tail. The tail is really pleasing though, and it's sits on your mouth like no other.
Guess I just hadn't noticed them, I'll probably order one for myself next time. I think it was only around 5abv. Warped Wing is Dayton based so try to keep an eye out for it in your bars. I got mine off of tap which was pretty awesome. I think that was my favorite drink of the night.
Lionel Mandrake
Member
Not Your Father's Root Beer has started springing up around Alabama.
I really like it. Even if it wasn't alcoholic, it's some of the better root beer I've tasted. Far better than Sprecher's hard root beer and it's weird aftertaste.
I really like it. Even if it wasn't alcoholic, it's some of the better root beer I've tasted. Far better than Sprecher's hard root beer and it's weird aftertaste.
I was lead to believe NYFRB was decently hard to come by. Maybe it's just still in season buy one of my local stores can't sell out of it. It certainly is good, but It actually kind of upsets my stomach. As far as sugar and alcohol my mouth handles it pretty well. But it does my stomach in to be honest.
Lionel Mandrake
Member
I haven't drank more than two bottles in a sitting, but I was fine. I occasionally get a little queasy after a few sweeter ciders.
However one time I drank three of these at a trashy party and my life was a waking nightmare for what seemed like the rest of eternity.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Yusssss! Time to buy a shit load of it!
hook me up with a job ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
MacGurcules
Member
Kentucky only again? Or do I actually have a slim chance of finding this?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I saw on BeerAdvocate that it has shown up in the Boston area, so I guess they learned their lesson last year and are going nationwide again. But I live in KY now, so I should be golden. Hopefully some places around here get it on tap like they did last summer. I moved to KY in September and missed the train on bottles of 2.0, but one of my first nights out here a place had it on tap. You can bet I had it then.
Funny enough, there isn't really anything about it on Stone's main page. Just the old W00tstout.
newdayrocks
Member
Had my first bottle of the 2015 Stickee Monkee last night, and it was glorious. Possibly even better than I remember the 2014 being. Now to stash the rest of the case away.
It made it to Iowa, so it seems it is getting wider distribution this time.
distantmantra
Member
It's absolutely everywhere. Pabst distribution deal sure helped with market saturation.
I still think it's terrible.
anyone in NJ or the philly area:
http://neshaminycreekbrewing.com/2015/06/30/shape-of-hops-to-come-release-july-1st/
http://neshaminycreekbrewing.com/2015/06/30/shape-of-hops-to-come-release-july-1st/
Stopped at a gas station this morning to fill air in my tires, and I saw a mountain of it sitting dusty in the corner. It most definitely has reached market saturation.
Ditto.
Want to give a big thanks to Cod again for this brew, which ended up being tailor made to my tastes.
Omnipollo Mazarin - Pours a very cloudy, opaque pale orange. Smells of a very sticky floral citrus. The flavor is exceptionally balanced. I read a review complaining of a lack of hops and flavor and I think anyone that thinks that must have a destroyed palette. The flavor for me is a harmonious victory of hops, malt, and citrus notes. The carbonation is just perfect creating for a mouthfeel with just a slight bite on the backend. I think this might be the best American Pale Ale I've had.
I'll be honest, I was pretty damn lucky to get a job there. Luckily knew a few people from growing up in the town the brewery is in. Job definitely has its perks as well as its terribleness but I'm spoiled with incredible beer