Had Lagunitas' Apple Beer called GravensTime on tap, it was quite refreshing and delicious. Just tart enough to kind of tickle the tongue, perfect sweetness, and a hint of hops on the back end. I had two, but I could have easily had six, and with a decent ABV, this is a dangerous one.
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distantmantra
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That's a called a Graff. It's a traditional English style Apple ale. New Beglium and Two Beers/Seattle Cider did a collab together a few years back. Hopefully the Lagunitas one wasn't as dry and bitter as the NB/TB collab.
Is that the one with peaches? Sounds great
You have Velvet Merlin? Not particularly important but it would be absolutely disappointing if you were expecting Velvet Merkin.
What did you think of the 8 maids a milking?
distantmantra
Member
Yep.
Keep missing out on so much beers the past few days. Missed Bad Boy and HFS from Alpine, and the Valley of the Hearts Delight from Almanac. Guess it's not so bad, I feel really spoiled that I can even get access to them but still. They blew out on tap so quick. Still had tons of great beer this weekend. Looking forward to the rest of the week!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Cracked open my bottle of 2010 Rochefort 10. It almost seems sweeter than a fresher bottle. Aged magnificently, but there seemed to be a lot more yeast in the bottle than usual, which might be a byproduct.
Either way, my love for this beer remains strong.
Either way, my love for this beer remains strong.
Anyone in the Chicago area want to set up a trade for some of the bcbs brews for some excellent hardywood or other va beers? Specifically looking for regal rye, prop and rare (lol). Open to the coffee and barlywine as well.
Hit me up if so...have great cellar going and dont mind going well above $4.
Hit me up if so...have great cellar going and dont mind going well above $4.
theSlacker
Member
It's a good deal (well other then for the rare), some of the hardywood stuff can be really good. Friend just went down to Richmond for the release of their GBS and bought 2 cases of it back. I'm waiting for their barrel aged version, since last year randomly getting one of them was about the biggest surprise of the year. Sogood.png
I personally hope we get some of the BCS Regal Rye here in VA so I don't have to go through a ton to get it. How long does the Proprietors last out there in Chicago? Know a guy who's going to be there in the middle of December but don't know if it's around for that long.
distantmantra
Member
Bottles of Proprietors will probably sell out on Black Friday.
We're supposed to get BCBS, Coffee and Rare in Seattle. I might get a regular bottle but don't feel like getting up early for coffee nor do I want to pay $60 for Rare.
We're supposed to get BCBS, Coffee and Rare in Seattle. I might get a regular bottle but don't feel like getting up early for coffee nor do I want to pay $60 for Rare.
If you see a bottle of rare ill buy you a few regulars and pay for the rare plus send you some dank va beers.
theSlacker
Member
Figured as much, but didn't know if they kept it in supply since they only put it out in the area around them.
And yeah, I'm not big on coffee so not going out of my way for it, may pick up a bottle of rare just for the novelty of it if I can. Would like some of the Regal Rye though. Last year the only place around Northern VA that got more then just the standard and barleywine was in DC though, and I'm not up for that early black Friday morning.
And yeah, I'm not big on coffee so not going out of my way for it, may pick up a bottle of rare just for the novelty of it if I can. Would like some of the Regal Rye though. Last year the only place around Northern VA that got more then just the standard and barleywine was in DC though, and I'm not up for that early black Friday morning.
distantmantra
Member
I'm not even going to try. Rather not get up early and wait outside Bottleworks. Sorry man.
The whole BCBS fervor out here in Seattle is silly with KDS and Coffee KDS readily available still.
And Fremont also released a beer (The Ancient One) in the same 1978 HH barrels as Rare. That beer is truly rare.
Want to send me some kds?
distantmantra
Member
Maybe? Shipping is so damn expensive I normally avoid trading. A bottle of KDS and Coffee KDS would be about $42 with tax included. Just for reference.
I can send a shipper out to you...cover the cost of shipping back and the beers as well. If you are open to the offer let me know and we can work something out as a thank you.
distantmantra
Member
I stopped at a Total Wine in the burbs before coming home to the city...
SO MUCH TILQUIN HOLY SHIT. 750s of Quetsche, and 2010/2011 Geueze on clearance for $16.
That was a fun yet expensive detour.
How about we just do a $4$ trade? I have tomorrow off and am planning on going to Fremont with my daughter after the zoo. I'll let you know what I find.
SO MUCH TILQUIN HOLY SHIT. 750s of Quetsche, and 2010/2011 Geueze on clearance for $16.
That was a fun yet expensive detour.
How about we just do a $4$ trade? I have tomorrow off and am planning on going to Fremont with my daughter after the zoo. I'll let you know what I find.
Totally down.
Kentucky Dark Star by freemont...not KBS...but that said kbs is fantastic. ..sms didnt make it to rva
Kentucky Dark Star by freemont...not KBS...but that said kbs is fantastic. ..sms didnt make it to rva
Oh I know I was just talking about beer hype in general. BCBS is amazing, but I'm not hyped on it enough to show any real effort to get any.
Hype is what sells beer
Honestly though BCBS Rare is incredible and worth every penny. Only beer I have had in the same league is Utopias which is heavenly.
distantmantra
Member
Hype is what sells beer
Honestly though BCBS Rare is incredible and worth every penny. Only beer I have had in the same league is Utopias which is heavenly.
I'm sure the new Rare is good, but it's not Pappy anymore like the original bottling. Curious to see some objective unblinded by hype reviews.
theSlacker
Member
Good luck with that.
distantmantra
Member
One can dream.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Looking at stuff online, it seems that Stone has spun off Arrogant Bastard to their own brand. The new bottles say "Brewed and bottled by Arrogant Bastard Brewing."
And apparently the Depth Charged Double Bastard is exclusive to the Bastard Box, which means I will have to get a few boxes now.
And tonight I tried Dogfish Head Fort, which is their raspberry beer. Really yummy. Tasted like 120 Minute IPA but with a strong raspberry aftertaste. The raspberry flavor only got stronger as it warmed up a bit too. Really great, and much better than Higher Math was.
And apparently the Depth Charged Double Bastard is exclusive to the Bastard Box, which means I will have to get a few boxes now.
And tonight I tried Dogfish Head Fort, which is their raspberry beer. Really yummy. Tasted like 120 Minute IPA but with a strong raspberry aftertaste. The raspberry flavor only got stronger as it warmed up a bit too. Really great, and much better than Higher Math was.
Q
Queen of Hunting
Unconfirmed Member
i was going to order from beermerchants but the site wont let me sign up and when i try and checkout i keep getting transaction cancelled pop up.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
What's the beer? And Kung Fu Girl is a good Riesling for the price. Good choice there.
One for me, one for her, super duper hyped on this find.
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/216/74778/
I need to have Biere De Mars again, but this is giving it a run for its money. Easily a top three sour for me.
Q
Queen of Hunting
Unconfirmed Member
Regarding last post
Beer merchants have charged my account twice even though it said transaction cancelled and havent sent n order confirmation. Guess im calling bank in morning
Beer merchants have charged my account twice even though it said transaction cancelled and havent sent n order confirmation. Guess im calling bank in morning
bumbillbee
Member
Trying the Sorry Not Sorry IPA right now. It's pretty good, the peaches are integrated nicely. Alcohol is a bit high, though. High ABV hoppy beers just don't appeal to me anymore but this sounded interesting. I don't regret buying it but this would've been so much nicer around the 7% mark.
distantmantra
Member
I agree with the high ABV gripe. 7 and below is much preferred. But we are talking about Stone.
theSlacker
Member
Speaking of high ABV stuff, Higher Math from Dogfish is pretty good. A bit boozy though, but it's 17% so guess that's to be expected. Pretty costly but also to be expected from a one time release thing.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I wasn't that impressed with Higher Math. I am hoping some age mellows it a bit, but it was just above average at best.
Fort, their other high ABV ale that hit this week, was much better. Nice, strong raspberry flavor as it warmed up some.
theSlacker
Member
Friend said it was better on tap when he tried it, but I was happy I only bought one 4 pack of it when I could have gotten more. I mean I'm sure it could trade well but I don't do much of that.
Gotta save all my beer monies for the end of the month, then the Hardywood barrel aged stuff next month.
Will get some Fort if I see it around, how does it compare to other raspberry stuff? Haven't had one with that high of ABV so don't know what to expect.
bumbillbee
Member
Definitely go to ChurchKey. I'm not too familiar with the distribution in stores around there but I'm sure there'll be some cool stuff.
distantmantra
Member
Get over to DC Brau and pick up On the Wings of Armageddon (DIPA).
Also, DC has open distribution. It's the only part of the US were distribution laws do not apply making it a free for all. Stores can sell anything they want without it being a gray market. They still have to acquire it, though, so beers not officially shipped to DC are crazy expensive.
Also, DC has open distribution. It's the only part of the US were distribution laws do not apply making it a free for all. Stores can sell anything they want without it being a gray market. They still have to acquire it, though, so beers not officially shipped to DC are crazy expensive.
And by crazy he is talking $30 for a single can of heady crazy.
bumbillbee
Member
Found Sante Adairius Cellarman on tap today (wine barrel-aged version). Holy shit this was incredible. So crisp and refreshing and complex and the 25cl pour was just cruel because I want to drink a 12 pack of this in a sitting.
I also hit up Cellarmaker last night. Had a single hopped nelson pale ale which was good and their 100% Citra-hopped Double Dobis which was among their best.
I also hit up Cellarmaker last night. Had a single hopped nelson pale ale which was good and their 100% Citra-hopped Double Dobis which was among their best.
Insane Metal
Member
I have one of these in the fridge
Waiting for a good occasion... lol
Waiting for a good occasion... lol
called this. ballast point are trying to take over the world. im a jerk in that i dont really care, if the owners saw fit to do this then whatever, if anything it's why you shouldnt champion for-profit businesses. they will disappoint you more often then not.