PhoncipleBone
Banned
Hatred intensifies.
Can always send a can this way. I can try and find something good in KY for ya.
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Hatred intensifies.
Can always send a can this way. I can try and find something good in KY for ya.
theSlacker
Member
>:C
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Now hunt down Warlock.
Best pumpkin beer is still a toss up between Sam Adam's Fat Jack and Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin though, which don't show up here.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Snagged two more bottles of Bell's 30th since someone took the trouble of hiding them behind other things at the store. Jokes on them since I spotted their ruse.
Also got the last bottle of Barrel Aged Old Rasputin from last year, the bourbon one. It was not as good as I remember it being.
Also got the last bottle of Barrel Aged Old Rasputin from last year, the bourbon one. It was not as good as I remember it being.
distantmantra
Member
Snagged two extra de Garde party guest tickets for my Dad and a friend. There were 187 tickets when they went on sale 10 minutes ago. They're now down to 32.
I'm planning to make it up there for one of the parties soon. Do you go to a lot of them?
Let me know what you think of the Casa Agria stuff. Did a blind buy of their membership, curious to see how the beer is lol
distantmantra
Member
My friend and I split the Keeper memberships for this past year, so we go down every other party (four a year). Was at the party in May. My friend happened to be in the area for the August party, he said the Casa Agria stuff was good.
They're doing away with the Keepers, but keeping the parties. And thank God the bottle share table is gone.
newdayrocks
Member
I overdid it on pumpkin/yam beers last year, so have mostly avoided them this year, except for the super interesting ones, including:
- Almanac Beer Co.'s Pumpkin Sour (Possibly the most sour beer I've ever tasted. Really interesting.)
- Oakshire Brewing's Big Black Jack (Imperial chocolate pumpkin porter)
- The Bruery's Autumn Maple (Just lovely)
- Almanac Beer Co.'s Pumpkin Sour (Possibly the most sour beer I've ever tasted. Really interesting.)
- Oakshire Brewing's Big Black Jack (Imperial chocolate pumpkin porter)
- The Bruery's Autumn Maple (Just lovely)
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I would worry about the attic being too hot in the spring and summer.
distantmantra
Member
Best to keep beer below 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit if possible.
Just having a kirin lager in downtown Seattle and wanted to pop in and lament about how much I miss Innis and Gunn. Anyone familiar? Does anyone in Scotland/ UK drink and enjoy it? can't get it in Washington state. Very easy to drink, lots of flavor. One of my favorites.
If anyone knows a way to get it on the US west coast I'm all ears!
If anyone knows a way to get it on the US west coast I'm all ears!
distantmantra
Member
It's available in California according to Total Wine's website.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Being bad tonight. Finished a bomber of Even More Jesus, now having a bottle of Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest.
I actually called them and they told me they could not ship it >< but thanks for checking!
We have it in Cincinnati so that's odd that a bigger market wouldn't have it all over.
distantmantra
Member
Probably isn't a distributor out here interested in carrying it.
bumbillbee
Member
Yeah I can't say I've even seen it that often in California. What's up with the clear bottles by the way?
Mix Master
Member
Turned 21 today
What are some good intro beers?
What are some good intro beers?
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
My wife does not enjoy beer. However, there are a few she will drink that may be a good intro:
- Blue Moon
- Shock Top
- Leinenkugel Summer Shandy (doubt it's available because of seasonal)
- A good Hefeweizen
I mention a good Hefeweizen because my wife LOVES them - they tend to have a lot of carbonation and have a crisp, light flavor. I don't really know any great ones, but when my wife and I are out for food or out for drinks with friends, if they have a Hef on tap, she always drinks and enjoys that (unless the local Cream Ale is available).
I started with Magic Hat #9, but on tap. The bottle version is definitely not as good.
You're going to get BOMBARDED with suggestions, but I would say if you're not a big beer drinking, avoid anything eclectic right now - start with simple/lighter beers as to not develop an aversion to all things beer. I would avoid IPAs and Double IPAs for sure. Maybe even wait on Porters and Browns since they tend to have a distinct taste profile. It really depends on what you have had or what you enjoy. If you really have never had a sip of beer until now, you need to start slow and light to avoid hating all beer like some people.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
It's never a good idea to throw a new beer drinker to the wolves, haha. What else would suggest someone who may have never had beer in their life before? I figure if my wife will drink it, it's probably a good starting point for someone!
Where are you located? Beer is very regional
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I can't drink them. They're gross.
No there are alot of people. I think they are pretty bad for the most part, but there are a handful that are good. I find the pumpkin + rum barrel combination works out pretty well
All of them.
distantmantra
Member
Nope. I'm not a fan.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
They are absolutely a gimmick, but it doesn't mean that there aren't some decent ones out there.
newdayrocks
Member
Just got an email from The Bruery that I was selected in their latest lottery to get up to three bottles of their Black Tuesday 2015. Anyone had it, and can vouch for it being worthwhile?
Everything is a gimmick that's how business and consumerism works.
distantmantra
Member
Where do you live? Most of these have pretty wide distribution:
New Belgium Fat Tire
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Deschutes Black Butte Porter
Red Hook ESB
Widmer or Pyramid Hefeweizen
+ a good local pilsner or lager
I, and all my friends, really enjoy it. Some people might think its too sweet or boozy. I think you should definitely give it a try.
Black Butte is pretty mouthwatering and can be found in most places, seek it out, and savor the taste...I know I do.
distantmantra
Member
They're all grocery store/gas station beers up here, so should be really easy to find.
im done.
distantmantra
Member
Got a can of Surly Wet and Toppling Goliath Pompeii today in exchange for the two Fremont Cowice fresh hops.
Oh. Black Butt. Yeah.
It's an actual mountain in Bend so I don't think of it that way. Plus I've heard the joke a gazillion times. ;-)
I thought it was a legit list of gateway beers and styles, glad someone agrees! Hell, Fat Tire (and Alaskan Amber) was my gateway into beer when I was 19/20.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I can't tell what you're implying with your posts. If you disagree with our suggestions, please feel free to suggest otherwise for him.
distantmantra
Member
I can't tell what you're implying with your posts. If you disagree with our suggestions, please feel free to suggest otherwise for him.
I didn't like your suggestions to be honest. Too much macro-pseudo craft in there. If you want a Witbier, go with Allagash White (if you get Allagash).
I'd also suggest Boulevard Wheat. Whenever I go to Nebraska and visit my in-laws, it's on tap everywhere alongside Bud, Miller and Coors.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Yeah, it's hard. We all have such varied tastes. Hell, I'm giving my Robert the Bruce away because I just don't like Scottish Ales. But my dad loves the shit out of the stuff. So beer palettes are so damn finicky. And, of course, very region dependent.
Boulevard Wheat is delicious. However, the unfiltered nature of it turns some people off (the floaties and all).
distantmantra
Member
Thats why I offered a porter, pale, ESB, hefeweizen and an amber. Pretty varied styles and none of them are super intense or intimidating to newcomers.
sharkmuncher
Member
So Lagunitas Born Yesterday is pretty damn tasty. And I have a 6 pack that won't be born yesterday tomorrow, well, 4 to go!
distantmantra
Member
It was really good last year. Bottles hit Seattle tomorrow. Probably one of the last fresh hops for the season.
sharkmuncher
Member
I know there's a few homebrewers who float around in here so quick question. Someone in my club is looking to get rid of a an older SABCO system for ~$800. I know it's a pretty awesome deal, but just wondering if it's worth it if I can get pretty solid consistency with my orange cooler / 10gal kettle system. Any opinions or thoughts on the SABCO or similar systems?