Ernie pop the Hopslam already bro it's good, but this is coming from a guy that favors malt forward IPAs.
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ErnieMcCracken
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Had one on Saturday! It's what I was expecting. Waiting for Hop JuJu. That's the real deal!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Nothing of note released here this week but Hopslam. I figured since it was there I would get a six pack of cans.
Upland released a new BA Barleywine that's pretty damn good.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Don't think we get them in southern KY. Damn. Barleywine's take to barrel aging better than most styles for me.
newdayrocks
Member
Looks like we're headed up to Pacific City, OR, in a couple of weeks, so I'll be within walking distance of Pelican Brewing, and a 30-minute drive from de Garde. w00t!
distantmantra
Member
Make sure you stop in at Twist Wine. The owner is the sister of Vinnie from Russian River. Pliny the Elder and Blind Pig are pretty much always on tap, and you might happen to be there the weekend they tap Younger.
newdayrocks
Member
Wow, that sounds incredible. I've never had any of those three, so it's definitely going on the must-do list.
distantmantra
Member
There's not much to do in Pacific City. The view at Pelican is gorgeous, but the beer is whatever.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Stone Americano!? Basically a new version of their espresso stout? Sign me up! It says nationwide distribution, so counting down to when it hits SOKY.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Just got 2 bottles of Whiskey aged Abyss, and singles of Big Ass Money Stout and Avery Vanilla Stout.
newdayrocks
Member
Visiting NYC for about a week next month, and have the below on my must-visit list for beer. Any others I'm missing?
- Bronx Alehouse
- One Mile House
- Fools Gold NYC
- New Beer Distributors
- Eleven Madison Park
- Beer Shop
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It is snowing so there will be no going out today. It aint too early to have a beer and sit at home.
Blind Tiger and Owl Farm. I also really like 124 old rabbit club. total hole in the wall and cash only with a belgian focus, but it speaks to me
distantmantra
Member
Happy Valentines Day.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
distantmantra
Member
My mom has a kickass JK oversized wine glass. I wanted one of those but they were sold out when my parents were there in December.
ramoisdead
Member
I would also add Good Beer, The Ginger Man, and Dive Bar.
newdayrocks
Member
Local pub tapped a keg of Pliny the Elder today. It's my first time having it, and it's pretty great.
distantmantra
Member
Gumball Head is my favorite of their shelf beers.
Off to Sourhern California tomorrow afternoon, but a buddy dropped this off for me today. Easily my favorite can designs ever.
Gumball Head is my favorite of their shelf beers.
Off to Sourhern California tomorrow afternoon, but a buddy dropped this off for me today. Easily my favorite can designs ever.
Modern Times is great, was drinking a City of the Sun just yesterday! Don't know how far they're distributing these days but if you ever get a chance to try their Booming Rollers, it's one of my favorites. It's seasonally released from March to May; it's like City but a Citra forward IPA instead of Mosaic. Also, don't forget to check out Mr. K’s Liquor if you make your way to the Bruery, the selection/prices there are fantastic.
Also managed to find a hidden gem of a wine/beer store in my area. They get a lot of new releases without the hassle of it being sold out within 5 minutes of it being posted on instagram. They've had KBS sitting on their shelves for like 3 weeks now. Picked up a sixer of Hopslam from them this afternoon, can't wait!
distantmantra
Member
Modern Times is in California, Nevada and Maui. And gray market distribution in Japan. So my access is only when on vacation or at de Garde parties since MT always seems to send up kegs.
I've had Blazing World, Funky Universal Friend and Mega Black House before. I'll grab some stuff while I'm down there tomorrow night.
I've had Blazing World, Funky Universal Friend and Mega Black House before. I'll grab some stuff while I'm down there tomorrow night.
I like Americano the coffee taste and finish are so different than Founders, but I find that it's simplicity actually makes it more drinkable even with it's rather high abv. The level of sweetness is absolutely perfect for me not too sweet but very little bitterness on the tail.
Mitch
Banned
Had a pretty wild weekend. My girlfriend went above and beyond for Valentine's Day. She traded for the past month or so and obtained quite the selection for me. Didn't get to try all of them, but the leftovers are being sent my way this week.
I had:
Heady Topper
Jai Alai
Roller Blabe
Julius
Green
Pliny The Elder
Sip of Sunshine
Gumballhead
Tropicalia
PseudoSue
Then while we were out and about, I had all of these on draft:
Nugget Nectar (cask)
Hop Slam
Hop JuJu
Alpha King
Need to take a break from drinking now.
I had:
Heady Topper
Jai Alai
Roller Blabe
Julius
Green
Pliny The Elder
Sip of Sunshine
Gumballhead
Tropicalia
PseudoSue
Then while we were out and about, I had all of these on draft:
Nugget Nectar (cask)
Hop Slam
Hop JuJu
Alpha King
Need to take a break from drinking now.
newdayrocks
Member
Just learned my wife and I are headed to a trip to Athens, Ohio, in April. Was bummed until I realized that's where Jackie O's is based, and now I can't wait to go.
Athens Ohio is also home to a top five party college in the country...It's fucking wild
distantmantra
Member
You should make the two hour drive to Hoof Hearted in Marengo. Smoothie beer, yo.
newdayrocks
Member
I'm intrigued!
distantmantra
Member
My smoothie beer comment was a direct reference to DDB. Heh.
I didn't see smoothie in the review. You should have said salad dressing or chicken broth.
But hey, sounds like it's totally worth renting a car to drive two hours for.
distantmantra
Member
Get on that and send me some Konkey Dong (trade, I'll send you stuff). I'm morbidly curious.
distantmantra
Member
Dude already lives in a college town.
distantmantra
Member
No worries man. I've got some de Garde if you're interested. I hear it's bit of a madhouse on canning days when they sell stuff, but if you live on the same street it can't be that bad.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Expensive day today.
3 Weyerback Sunday Morning Stout 4pks
2 Fat Head's Hop JuJu 4pks
1 Three Floyds Alpha King 6pk (been a while since I've had it)
Growler of a local - Mt. Carmel Sap Attack!
Still waiting to try some Hoof Hearted stuff. Need to see if it's hype because it's hard to get (usually) or if it's actually decent. If I'm driving that far I'd prefer to go to Jackie O's.
3 Weyerback Sunday Morning Stout 4pks
2 Fat Head's Hop JuJu 4pks
1 Three Floyds Alpha King 6pk (been a while since I've had it)
Growler of a local - Mt. Carmel Sap Attack!
Still waiting to try some Hoof Hearted stuff. Need to see if it's hype because it's hard to get (usually) or if it's actually decent. If I'm driving that far I'd prefer to go to Jackie O's.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Pretty much. Was surprised one of the places near me had 10 cases. They must have upped production this year to meet demand.
I'll keep an eye on their facebook for their next canning event. I'm not sure when the next DK one will be. If I find any strays in the stores I'll pick some of those up. Thus far I haven't really seen them in the stores though.
newdayrocks
Member
Wow, that makes me want to hunt down Konkey Dong immediately. Sounds/looks incredible.