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Hello guys and gals. A friend of mine who is from Europe is on business in New York City and obviously isn't too fond of the mainstream beers (he's Czech) so I wanted to let him know that in the States it's all about the craft beers. However I'm not from the New York area so I don't have a clue on what to recommend him. He said he tried some Brooklyn beer but didn't think too much of it.
Perhaps there are some specific beers from that brewing company I could recommend or some other beers from the state? Help me out.
Perhaps there are some specific beers from that brewing company I could recommend or some other beers from the state? Help me out.
outunderthestars
Banned
Find a taproom that does flights of beer. Let him get a couple of flights and go from there!
distantmantra
Member
Peche n Brett get!
theSlacker
Member
Thanks for the info, will look into all of them. Any particular bottles in particular you would recommend?
distantmantra
Member
Sure. I'll just mention stuff that is available right now in bottles or cans. Most WA beer is draft only.
Holy Mountain - whatever is available. Bottles released randomly and don't last long.
Fremont - Bourbon Abominable, Coffee/Cinnamon Bourbon Abominable, Coffee Bourbon Barrel Dark Dark Star, Bourbon Barrel Dark Star, Session Pale (cans)
Black Raven - Grandfather Raven
Reubens - Holiday Gose, Crikey IPA, Life on Mars, Roasted Rye.
Bale Breaker (cans) - Field 41 Pale, Top Cutter IPA.
theSlacker
Member
Thanks a lot again. Figured there was a bunch of one time brew or draft only stuff from those places because when I was searching for info on each individual beer they had I was only getting pictures of growlers.
I really do like any opportunity to try some stuff that doesn't make it to my area.
distantmantra
Member
I'd also recommend Ft. George Vortex and Big Guns cans and either Wanderlust or standard IPA from Breakside Brewing in Oregon.
newdayrocks
Member
Peche n Brett get!
I saw several other Logsdon beers at one of my local places today. Any good?
distantmantra
Member
Oh yeah. Seizoen Bretta is one of my favorite saisons and is available year round and super affordable. Peche n Brett is a once a year release that lasts about five minutes.
So since I am finding more traders here...
I have a ton of hardywood bourbon gbs and will have some coffee gbs (xmas morning) come Saturday. ..also snagged a couple Abraxas and have a bunch of other stuff.
I am looking for KDS, Parabajava, Rare 15, Bo & Luke, BA Cake, Double Barrel Huna, Cherry Rye, Vanilla Rye and basically anything I havent tried.
Have a deep cellar so if you have any of above hit me up ill make it worth it.
I have a ton of hardywood bourbon gbs and will have some coffee gbs (xmas morning) come Saturday. ..also snagged a couple Abraxas and have a bunch of other stuff.
I am looking for KDS, Parabajava, Rare 15, Bo & Luke, BA Cake, Double Barrel Huna, Cherry Rye, Vanilla Rye and basically anything I havent tried.
Have a deep cellar so if you have any of above hit me up ill make it worth it.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Having a bomber of Country Boy Constant Sorrow tonight. It is a double IPA aged in bourbon barrels. This is an interesting beast. You can taste the hoppiness of the IPA under the bourbon flavor, but the two combined give it this strangely sweet and crisp flavor as you drink it. Almost like a sweet syrup with a hint of bitterness. Very, very interesting.
GoldenEye 007
Member
This New Belgium Rampant IPA is much better than I thought.
Right? Seriously one of my favorite beers that I've had recently. Probably my favorite Imperial IPA that I've had this year. Which reminds me I need to pick some up soon.
theSlacker
Member
That Bourbon GBS is really good. Was down there for it's release as well but don't think I will make it back this weekend. Maybe the one after this for the Bourbon Christmas Morning, and the Apple Brandy GBS. Going to be a limit of only 2 bottles per person with those though.
Good luck on the trades. Hear from people that the Hardywood things can pull some good stuff but I've had a hard time not just drinking it myself.
newdayrocks
Member
Walked into my local Market of Choice grocery store, and they had multiple cases of BCBS just laying out on the floor. I'm aging the three bottles I already own, but I might buy a fourth just to finally be able to try some.
And they're apparently trying to get some of the barleywine, which I understand is pretty tasty, too.
And they're apparently trying to get some of the barleywine, which I understand is pretty tasty, too.
MacGurcules
Member
It was my jam for a long time. One of the better grocery store beers available. I'll still pick up a six from time to time. A great value for an Imperial IPA, too.
outunderthestars
Banned
As someone who adores high gravity stouts, I will continue to argue that BCBS (along with most of the "super rare" beers) is more hype than substance. I would put Kentucky Breakfast Stout, Prairie Bomb, Black Dolphin, Noda Monstro, and a half dozen other stouts up against it any day.
So drink it, enjoy it, cellar it even, but just remember that you are dozens of craft brewers out there making equal if not better beers these days.
MacGurcules
Member
Here's the thing about BCBS, it's one of the few "rare" beers that's actually not that hard to get. It's limited, sure. But it's released on a predictable schedule and pretty broadly available. If it shows up in your market, there's a pretty good chance you can get a bottle or two. It's got a reputation because it's pretty good and enough people actually get to try it to keep the word going around.As someone who adores high gravity stouts, I will continue to argue that BCBS (along with most of the "super rare" beers) is more hype than substance. I would put Kentucky Breakfast Stout, Prairie Bomb, Black Dolphin, Noda Monstro, and a half dozen other stouts up against it any day.
So drink it, enjoy it, cellar it even, but just remember that you are dozens of craft brewers out there making equal if not better beers these days.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
I wish that was true around here. No variants other than Barleywine. Bud distributors are killing this area while it sits for weeks in other markets...
It's the first BA beer that really blew me away back in '06 when I first had it. Yes, there are way more BA offerings available but it's still the one I hold them up against. There have been some really fantastic ones but they're always super limited or not available around here. Bell's Black Note (and before it had a name) and Jackie O's Bourbon Black Maple are two that have been amazing but very limited.
If a brewery could brew something comparable on a big enough scale then maybe the Bourbon County hype might subside (not much though). Craft beer is super trendy right now and everybody wants to have HYPE beers and whalez bro. That's not going to change anytime soon.
Anyways, picked up that Stone/Sierra collab and a Revolution Death's Tar. Also grabbed some BA Outta Kilter Scotch Ale from Hoppin' Frog for $5/bomber (marked down from $15) and Stillwater Autumnal for $3.99/4 pack. Gotta love closeout brews (that aren't IPAs).
Des, I've got some extra Xocoveza if you can't find any.
i knew i shoulda followed the instructions on this milk, it totally tastes like cheese!
Thanks, what a deal on that Hoppin Frog, so underrated man. Great brewery! I'm gonna keep hunting around, word is that this random BP got some Xocoveza, wtf
What are your favorite varieties of Hoppin Frog? I always see them at my local grocery store but have never tried them.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Pleasant Ridge BP and Blue Ash Shell are showing it on beermenus. Let me know if you can head over Saturday, I'll get something to smoke (on the smoker).
Barrel Aged Naked Evil
B.O.R.I.S. The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout
D.O.R.I.S. The Destroyer Double Imperial Stout
Gangster Frog IPA
Café Silk Porter
outunderthestars
Banned
Well, that is why InBev bought them and upped their production of the beer. Around here we are having to fight InBev to allow for craft brewers to sell beer directly to consumers and retailers. Inbev is spending a ton of money lobbying state officials to prevent consumer choice.
Yet another reason to skip BCBS and find another stout.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Swung by the liquor store today over lunch (even though shipment is tomorrow). Got a bottle of Amber Smashed Face by 3F and a bottle of Dantalion by Upland (sour). Fallout 4 + Amber tonight = good night.
Also grabbed a 6-pack of Alpha King to give away at the liquor exchange I'm going to tomorrow night.
Well, that is why InBev bought them and upped their production of the beer. Around here we are having to fight InBev to allow for craft brewers to sell beer directly to consumers and retailers. Inbev is spending a ton of money lobbying state officials to prevent consumer choice.
Yet another reason to skip BCBS and find another stout.
I've been a long time lurker of this thread, and I have to say the support for big brew in here is rather shocking. Although it's probably my fault thinking this was a craft brew thread.
sharkmuncher
Member
Found out today that Funkwerks is leaving Nebraska next week. It seems like every brewery that has left this state in the last 2 years has been under one distributor and it makes me sad. I really hope they find a way to make it back here, but I doubt it.
newdayrocks
Member
New beers!
Both of the beers on either side are from here in Oregon, and delicious. And Ten Fidy is always excellent.
Both of the beers on either side are from here in Oregon, and delicious. And Ten Fidy is always excellent.
OK went and grabbed D.O.R.I.S. today. Thanks Des
Word, might not be able to make out until late, they're throwing my daughter an early birthday get together since hers is so close to Christmas.
Hope you like that's a top five NON-BA stout for me
outunderthestars
Banned
This guy knows whats up. Amazing beer held back by terrible label design.
I couldn't care less what other people drink, I just think it is important for people to know that InBev is buying up alot of the smaller brewers and using those profits to try and crush the industry.
Yeah those labels could use a lot of work. One of the main reasons I stayed away for so long was because of the amateurish labels.
distantmantra
Member
New beers!
Both of the beers on either side are from here in Oregon, and delicious. And Ten Fidy is always excellent.
Nice! The brewmaster at Crux is a really good family friend. Great beer, great space.
newdayrocks
Member
Didn't care much for that one. Too many spices thrown in.
Speaking about Hoppin' Frog. Frog's Hallow Double Pumpkin Ale is probably the best pumpkin beer I've ever had.
I haven't cracked one open yet. I love 21st's He Said, and their barleywine is great.
I haven't cracked one open yet. I love 21st's He Said, and their barleywine is great.
It's weird how extremely dependent on "additives" craft brewers have become. I think I read a beers of the year list from Draft magazine, and as far as I remember there was one single beer in there that did not rely on adding spices/fruit/cocoa/coffee/barrels.
I spend most of my working days trying to help people to get over their weird Reinheitsgebot fetish, but it's still strange how gimmicky the overall beer scene has become. Lots of Euro breweries too. Omnipollo, Mikkeller, Lervig, To Ol, Freigeist etc are all doing the weirdest shit.
I spend most of my working days trying to help people to get over their weird Reinheitsgebot fetish, but it's still strange how gimmicky the overall beer scene has become. Lots of Euro breweries too. Omnipollo, Mikkeller, Lervig, To Ol, Freigeist etc are all doing the weirdest shit.
I still chase all of them
Man, I loved it. Would buy more if it didn't go back up to it's current price locally ($10.99
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