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I can only speak for Sweden and partly Denmark, but there are literally tons of micro-breweries spewing out new beers here and they do all types of sorts. In fact, there seem to be a race trying to see who can make the most obscure and weird brews.
99 % of these breweries have a very small and narrow distribution. Only a handful ever make it to another european country let alone abroad. Such as Mikkeller or Omnipollo. Two breweries who have hugely succesful sale and PR departments. To be frank. That is probably what differs them from other micro-breweries.
99 % of these breweries have a very small and narrow distribution. Only a handful ever make it to another european country let alone abroad. Such as Mikkeller or Omnipollo. Two breweries who have hugely succesful sale and PR departments. To be frank. That is probably what differs them from other micro-breweries.
I had a Santisima Flor de Lupus once. Always makes me think of Mexican beer.
weremichael
Member
My brewing guild is tapping a Cascadian (dry hopped on mosaic) on firkin today. We've had mixed results with carbonation, so hopefully it's spot on today. It's going to be fun day in Wyoming for beer. I wish I could upload some pints to beer |OT| , cause it's going to be delicious.
I see a ton of people posting on Instagram from Sweden a big variety of beers.
It's cool how many Europeans I see posting micro-brews I get here in Seattle too.
bumbillbee
Member
Back in LA for the weekend and I stopped by a bar that usually has a so-so beer selection and turns out there were leftovers from their anniversary event. Funny enough only the IPAs had kicked (not even especially crazy stuff, Kern Just Outstanding, Noble Tongue Tickles, that kinda stuff) and things like Abraxas, 2013 Abyss, BA Ten Fidy, and BCBS were still on. LA valley craft beer scene in a nutshell I guess. Wasn't in the mood for heavy stuff so I just gorged myself on sours instead. Had:
Firestone Walker Feral One (Batch 1): Holy shit this was amazing. I don't know if it was the age but it tasted like Crooked Stave Surette at its best.
Allagash Nancy: I'd skipped this in bottles the last couple times I saw it but I regret it now. Not that complex but tasted just like the frozen sour cherries I'd eat out of the bag when I was a kid.
Stillwater Gose Gone Wild: Been wanting to try this for years, kinda like an ideal lemon-lime gatorade. I definitely wouldn't mind a whole bottle.
Firestone Walker Feral One (Batch 1): Holy shit this was amazing. I don't know if it was the age but it tasted like Crooked Stave Surette at its best.
Allagash Nancy: I'd skipped this in bottles the last couple times I saw it but I regret it now. Not that complex but tasted just like the frozen sour cherries I'd eat out of the bag when I was a kid.
Stillwater Gose Gone Wild: Been wanting to try this for years, kinda like an ideal lemon-lime gatorade. I definitely wouldn't mind a whole bottle.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Anybody in the PNW that could get me a Hair of the Dog tulip glass (and taster maybe)? Always wanted one and they won't sell them on the site due to breakage in shipping (package better?). Could offer glassware or beer.
AstroZombie
Banned
anyone else get DLD tickets?
distantmantra
Member
I'll be down in Portland in a few weeks for the Farmhouse Festival. I'll try to stop at HotD.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
That would be awesome. Let me know what you might be interested in if you make it there. TIA
MacGurcules
Member
It was a squeaker, but yeah. Buddy and I are gonna be there again this year; group D. Seemed a little rougher getting tickets this go compared to last year despite the big up front cost. I wonder if they're shooting for a smaller festival. Guess I wouldn't be bothered. It felt really crowded last year. Though, part of that was people piling under the tents to get out of the rain.
I'll be the dude pouring weird homebrew sours. Habanero Flanders? Lemongrass Gose? Find me and you'll get some.
I'll keep supporting good beer, thanks.
Good beer day yesterday. Picked up these bottles - Rare Barrel No Salt x2, Bourbon Victory At Sea x3, Firestone Feral One Batch 3, Alesmith Hammerhead Speedway Stout x 2 and Port Wee Heavy.
Also went to Churchill's renaissance party in Escondido which had one of the best tap lists I have ever seen including Pliny the Younger and Duck Duck Gooze.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Going to Renaissance around 3 was the right call. I actually got a table and I don't care about Younger or DDG (I have bottles of DDG already).
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I think you got too many Bourbon Victory at Sea bottles. I will gladly take one off your hands to balance it out.
It wasn't too bad for us. Got there about 9:40 and got a table/firepit about 20 minutes after they opened. If you got there at 10:20 or later you were pretty screwed because it was at capacity.
nice haul, that tap list is out of this world. hope you tried that m2 from abnormal, caught me off guard how good it was, hidden gem of a beer i'd say.
Ohh, I'm going to keep an eye on Churchill's then, thanks. Should really be checking local places more often.
I went to Hoof Hearted. It's a really cool bar, certainly attracts a trendy crowd. They're IPA's are quite incredibly. Like 1st rate, choice, IPAs. They're imperial stout was rather boring, maybe I just wasn't in the mood. They have crazy weird appetizers, which are rather expensive. They're fries are good and are priced reasonably compared to everything else, and they make their own mustard which is fucking delicious.
I didn't get to try Konkey Dong, I have no idea when they will be releasing more. Still keeping an eye out.
I didn't get to try Konkey Dong, I have no idea when they will be releasing more. Still keeping an eye out.
Did you get to try Roller Blabe breh? Wangbar supposed to be piff too
It wasn't on draft that day.
newdayrocks
Member
Cracked open my bottle of Russian River's Supplication, and that is one goddamn delicious sour.
yep, lucked into group a.
bumbillbee
Member
Hell yeah.
theSlacker
Member
No. :c
I fucked up by trying to pick a group instead of best available. Friend right next to me opened a second window and did best available 5 minutes after I started and got 2 tickets for D.
Yeah M2 was a big surprise. It was the 3rd or fourth keg to blow as word got out how good it was.
cyber_ninja
Member
Here's picture of me and Sam Calagione at Dogfish Heroes and Villains Coworker party last year.
Give ust a link.
https://www.saveur-biere.com/en/bottled-beer/4912-brewmeister-snake-venom.html
I might regret this, thought of getting it when the next payment comes, lol.
distantmantra
Member
That style is no longer legally allowed to be made in the United States. See: HotD's Dave.
i'd suggest something like highland park 12, but this thread might help http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=567053
not crazy about hard liquor either but usually i go for this:
really enjoy the peat + smoke, usually with a splash of cold water will do it, can probably find it for around $40-50.
distantmantra
Member
Many thanks to Mr Frank for the pretty artwork. The beer is fine too, I guess. ;-)
Big box o' PNW goodies en route.
Big box o' PNW goodies en route.
MacGurcules
Member
Short's distro just showed up in town. Went to a release event last night. Came away super disappointed. I tried Huma Lupa Licious, Space Rock, and Soft Parade and didn't bother finishing any of them. They were bland and tasteless, soapy, and just a hot mess, respectively. Maybe stretching their footprint meant we got some less-than-fresh kegs. I dunno.
I'd heard good things in the past, but they did not impress me in person.
I'd heard good things in the past, but they did not impress me in person.
distantmantra
Member
Shorts is a middle of the road brewery that is loved mostly for being local. Captain Fantasy was awesome, but everything I've had while in Michigan was just "eh."
Friend just bought this, and I got to try it. I like the taste, I can see it growing on me. The proof is way to high to drink without adding some water.
I can see a bottle of this lasting a long time.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Grabbed a bottle of Country Boy Sinkhole Stout tonight. Not bad. Not amazing either. I am glad I tried it, but don't feel compelled to get it again.
Many thanks to Mr Frank for the pretty artwork. The beer is fine too, I guess. ;-)
Big box o' PNW goodies en route.
Glad it made it. Let's keep the trade lines open. I am in the bruery reserve society if you need anything from that.
distantmantra
Member
Sounds good. Rusty Nail batch 2 is in the next few months.
First time poster and shizz.
Ended up buying a box from Brewdog that arrived yesterday. batches of things I already knew I liked from their bar here (Hardcore IPA, Arcade Nation & Jack Hammer mainly), but I got a 40% IPA called Sink the Bismarck and tried it last night.
It's so bizarre, like an IPA concentrate basically. I've tried their dark ale version of Tactical Nuclear Penguin and that's nice and smooth, but this is a kick in the teeth.... In a good way.
Had a bottle of Candy Kaiser too which isn't bad, but not my thing. It's apparently a Northern German style retro altbier and it's bitter at first, but leave it a while and it has an aftertaste like a boiled sweet, which is a little bizzare.
Going to try some dark stuff tonight though. Ease in with the black IPA Arcade Nation, then try the milk stout Jet Black Heart. Was going to try Black Eyed Imp King: Vietnamese Coffee Edition, but I only grabbed 2 cans of it so going to wait until my g/f is over since she'll like that. The worlds strongest ever canned ale apparently.
Ended up buying a box from Brewdog that arrived yesterday. batches of things I already knew I liked from their bar here (Hardcore IPA, Arcade Nation & Jack Hammer mainly), but I got a 40% IPA called Sink the Bismarck and tried it last night.
It's so bizarre, like an IPA concentrate basically. I've tried their dark ale version of Tactical Nuclear Penguin and that's nice and smooth, but this is a kick in the teeth.... In a good way.
Had a bottle of Candy Kaiser too which isn't bad, but not my thing. It's apparently a Northern German style retro altbier and it's bitter at first, but leave it a while and it has an aftertaste like a boiled sweet, which is a little bizzare.
Going to try some dark stuff tonight though. Ease in with the black IPA Arcade Nation, then try the milk stout Jet Black Heart. Was going to try Black Eyed Imp King: Vietnamese Coffee Edition, but I only grabbed 2 cans of it so going to wait until my g/f is over since she'll like that. The worlds strongest ever canned ale apparently.
If you ever want a trader in Florida, hit me up. Been looking for a proxy for a Bruery membership if you're up for it.
