Rare Barrel is killin it lately, Map of the Sun is an incredible wild ale, better than West Ashley good, not Fou Foune good, but the fact it comes close is impressive.
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Rare Barrel is killin it lately, Map of the Sun is an incredible wild ale, better than West Ashley good, not Fou Foune good, but the fact it comes close is impressive.
bumbillbee
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I agree Map of the Sun is amazing (though I still preferred West Ashley) and I haven't had a bad beer from them, I just find their base golden/red sours + random fruit/spices formula to get a bit repetitive. I'm gonna be spending a lot more time in the area in the near future so I look forward to hitting up Rare Barrel/Fieldwork more regularly though.
Rare Barrel's guest taps are pretty consistently amazing too at least. Only place I've ever had Societe's The Pupil on tap and there's always a delicious Cellarmaker beer or two.
sharkmuncher
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Decided to pick up a couple of the GABF medal winners I could find at the grocery store. Tried a couple Grimm Bros. Their Munich Dunkel, Fearless Youth & Snow Drop, their "Golden Ale." The Snow drop was ok, but more of an "imperial cream ale," (Köttbusser) if that's a thing. 7%, with added honey and molasses. The Fearless Youth was a pretty tasty Dunkel. I'd definitely pick that one up again.
newdayrocks
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After seeing a couple of folks mention the Ten Fiddy a few pages back, I grabbed a can on Sunday, and had it last night. That's some incredible stuff! Anything else from that brewery as good?
No, not quite on that level. G'Knight their imperial red is quite good too. And Mama Pils is a great representation of a style with a low ceiling.
that makes a lot of sense and you're right, i wasn't trying to imply that not knowing most of the breweries that won is a bad thing, i think it's fantastic. i've had a similar experience at a pretty small place here called intergalactic brewing that surprised the hell out of me, they've won a bunch of awards and i believe just started bottling their beers but everything i tried there is solid. they also tend to have SMaSH brews rotating (usually 2-row + hop) which is lovely.
http://www.intergalacticbrew.com/beer
PhoncipleBone
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Impatiently waiting for some 2015 cans to hit around here. I have a can of 2013 and a can of 2014 waiting so I can do all three years in one long night.
That sounds rad. Unfortunately by the third can you're gonna have a hard time remembering what the first can tasted like
weremichael
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Pinner is super tasty and the new blue dream ipa is hopped with some herbal, dank hops (no surprise with the cannabis reference in the name).
PhoncipleBone
Banned
That sounds rad. Unfortunately by the third can you're gonna have a hard time remembering what the first can tasted like
It is all about pacing. But I don't intend to have any plans the next day.
Had a 2012 from a tap a few weeks ago and it was phenominal. Best stout I've had hands down.
This year I'm gonna buy 24 cans. 12 for this year, 12 to age.
distantmantra
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http://www.fremontbrewing.com/summer-canpaign-vote
I'm in the running for Fremont's Summer Canpaign completion. My picture is #1, taken along the Mediterranean Sea in Spain this summer. Vote for me!!!
I'm in the running for Fremont's Summer Canpaign completion. My picture is #1, taken along the Mediterranean Sea in Spain this summer. Vote for me!!!
ErnieMcCracken
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Revolution Unsessionable hit the area today. This was so damn good last year. These won't last long. Also grabbed some Bell's 30th.
PhoncipleBone
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Thank god. Breakfast Stout 2015 is on shelves. Truly the best season.
Grabbed a pack of that, a bottle of Bell's 30th anniversary stout, and Three Floyds Oktoberfest and some other double IPA from them that I can't remember.
Grabbed a pack of that, a bottle of Bell's 30th anniversary stout, and Three Floyds Oktoberfest and some other double IPA from them that I can't remember.
Yo pls report back with impressions of that anniversary Stout.
ErnieMcCracken
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Just opened one. Go get it. Thick, rich, viscous and will age very well. They need to to keep making this one. Slight bit of hops but not like Expedition.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Best way to put it. Sadly, the store had a limit of one bottle per customer. And only $4 a bottle, it is a steal.
So damn thick and yummy. Like a stout should be.
You can only buy one bottle? And it's not a bomber?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Store only got 24 bottles. I wanted to get whatever the limit was.
ErnieMcCracken
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Places around here had a 2 bottle limit. Might see if there's some left tomorrow. Need to cellar some. Also $3/bottle.
PhoncipleBone
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I will search a few more places tomorrow too. Damn good stuff, but the price makes it even better.
distantmantra
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Beer pickups? Beer pickups.
Fremont goodness. Kentucky Dark Star, FRESH HOPS and some Hop Lab IPAs.
Crux fresh hop mini growlers straight from the source. Cruxarillo (Amarillo), Mo Fresh Hop (Mosaic) and Fresh Hop Cryztal Zwickel.
Did a trade with a buddy in Bend. Got a Black Butte^3, Sunriver Vicious Mosquito IPA (so good) and three FRESH HOPS.
And a Brew 1000 on the shelf in the garage.
Fremont goodness. Kentucky Dark Star, FRESH HOPS and some Hop Lab IPAs.
Crux fresh hop mini growlers straight from the source. Cruxarillo (Amarillo), Mo Fresh Hop (Mosaic) and Fresh Hop Cryztal Zwickel.
Did a trade with a buddy in Bend. Got a Black Butte^3, Sunriver Vicious Mosquito IPA (so good) and three FRESH HOPS.
And a Brew 1000 on the shelf in the garage.
Permanent Funeral?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
That was it. Will probably crack that early next week once the in laws leave. I think I will be selfish with that one.
distantmantra
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just dont drink em on Sunday
No Hawks game this Sunday! Can't drink 'em on Monday this week. ;-)
woahitsreeo
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BeerGAF! I'm heading out to Colorado today through Sunday. At some point during my time I'll be in the areas of Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder. Thinking of stopping by Great Divide, Crooked Stave, or detouring over to Oskar Blues, any other can't miss breweries I should try and check out?
just dont drink em on Sunday
i might have to file a copyright violation with that avatar
distantmantra
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Vindication! I'm not crazy for thinking certain sour beers smell like bile!
http://blogs.denverpost.com/beer/2015/09/22/beware-the-kettle-sour-beer/15501/
http://blogs.denverpost.com/beer/2015/09/22/beware-the-kettle-sour-beer/15501/
newdayrocks
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Anyone a member of any of The Bruery's three societies? Seems like a great way to get of their more limited creations, and they won't ship outside of California, but my parents are down in Southern California, and could pick them up every quarter.
I've heard the special-invitation-only Hoarders Society benefits (and cost) are incredible.
I've heard the special-invitation-only Hoarders Society benefits (and cost) are incredible.
ErnieMcCracken
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Made the trek to Jackie O's last night for bottles of Bourbon Barrel Black Maple. Almost 3 hours each way but worth the trip since it's not getting distributed this year.
distantmantra
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I'm assuming they're the Green Flash bottles? They won't go anywhere. They made TONS.
Yeah Green Flash bottles. Total Wine was all out of Nelson, and I got the second to last at a local shop. Also
Founders! I finally get to try some.
distantmantra
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Today I had six fresh hop beers.
Airways FH Citra IPA
Georgetown FH Cousin Eddie IPL (Mosaic)
Georgetown FH Johnny Utah (Citra)
Crux Cruxarillo (Amarillo)
Crux Mo Fresh Hop (Mosaic)
Crux Fresh Hop Crystal Zwickel
FH Johnny Utah and Mo Fresh Hop were both rock solid. None of the beers were bad.
Airways FH Citra IPA
Georgetown FH Cousin Eddie IPL (Mosaic)
Georgetown FH Johnny Utah (Citra)
Crux Cruxarillo (Amarillo)
Crux Mo Fresh Hop (Mosaic)
Crux Fresh Hop Crystal Zwickel
FH Johnny Utah and Mo Fresh Hop were both rock solid. None of the beers were bad.
I was Preservation Society for s year or two and upgraded to Reservation in 2015.
newdayrocks
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Congrats! You happy with it?
MacGurcules
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The article is clearly slanted. As a homebrewer with an affinity to sours, I want to reinforce that a hot side souring phase can produce fantastic beers. Though, I can confirm that playing fast and loose with your souring phase is just asking for trouble.
You end up spending a lot of money and having a massive amount of beer. I've been happy with it for the most part, beers are hit and miss but being (relatively) local, the events and special pours at the tasting room are pretty nice.
Right now I am members of probably 3 or 4 different 'societies.' Seems like most of them went from selling out in a few weeks last year to selling out in minutes this year. It's kinda scary, lol. I'm in the buy now and hold on forever mode
distantmantra
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The article says just as much. It also says they can be terrible and sold for outrageous prices.
I just had a sour from Weyerbacher last night on tap that I was pleasantly surprised by, the bad thing is the place didn't even have the name of it and the brewery has several of them so I'm now trying ti piece together which one I had. It's kind of hilarious. I'm pretty sure it was Tarte Nouveau, was cheap as hell, but maybe that's cuz of the low abv.
Also saw a ton of Green Flash Nelson bottles at my local liquor store. I thought they would be cheaper considering the merger. Alpine sells their bottles for 5.50 a pop but it was 8.99 down here
this isn't what I wanted from the merger at all
In other news, I picked up a Almanac Citra Sour and also saw a Simcoe Sour. I wanted both but these prices are killin' me. Think I'll pick it up next week if it's still there. Keene Idea on tap at a local pub too, probably gonna get some of that tonight.
and it doesn't even taste as good
In other news, I picked up a Almanac Citra Sour and also saw a Simcoe Sour. I wanted both but these prices are killin' me. Think I'll pick it up next week if it's still there. Keene Idea on tap at a local pub too, probably gonna get some of that tonight.
Also saw a ton of Green Flash Nelson bottles at my local liquor store. I thought they would be cheaper considering the merger. Alpine sells their bottles for 5.50 a pop but it was 8.99 down herethis isn't what I wanted from the merger at alland it doesn't even taste as good
In other news, I picked up a Almanac Citra Sour and also saw a Simcoe Sour. I wanted both but these prices are killin' me. Think I'll pick it up next week if it's still there. Keene Idea on tap at a local pub too, probably gonna get some of that tonight.
Even Alpine is selling the GF bottles now :/ The only saving grace will be if this means that beers like Keene Idea and Bad Boy are available more regularly at the brewery.
I had KI earlier this year when they did growler fills, one of the best IPAs I've ever had by far. Drank a whole 2L on my own haha
newdayrocks
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Local beer shop/brewing supply shop got ahold of these for me. Super excited.
Wife also bought me all the homebrewing stuff I need to get started on my first attempt. Should be fun, and hoping to get a good IPA out of it.
distantmantra
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Another day, four more fresh hops. Went on a 10 mile run and stopped for some 4 oz pours at few breweries.
Lucky Envelope FH Citra Pale
Reubens FH Amarillo Pale
Reubens FH Centennial Pale
Stoup Over the Top FH IPA (Simcoe)
Lucky Envelope FH Citra Pale
Reubens FH Amarillo Pale
Reubens FH Centennial Pale
Stoup Over the Top FH IPA (Simcoe)