Ya I have been told that, which is fascinating. I will take that to heart and throw two somewhere cool and dark.
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Ya I have been told that, which is fascinating. I will take that to heart and throw two somewhere cool and dark.
StrikerObi
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I got two bottles for $40 about 2-3 years ago. I drank one with my friends (three of us split a 6 pack off eBay) and saved the other one. I just drank it last month to celebrate buying my first house. I didn't notice any real change, but I hadn't cellared it for long. I was very happy that I saved it so I could enjoy it on a special occasion.
That would be good. Brewed 4 extract and 2 all-grain beers in the last year. Have only bought a four-pack of commercial beer since Christmas (Heady Topper). The brewing process is almost as much fun as actually drinking the stuff.
We have a work off-site party in the middle of August and I'll be taking a 5 gal keg full of Belgium Blonde - should be a hit.
youngwerther
Banned
A few nights ago I picked up a 4-pack of The Sixth Glass from Boulevard.
That beer is....a little too good. I ended up staying up til 5 AM drinking all 4. Not my strongest moment.
It's strange to say, but my only complaint was that at 10.5% ABV, I found myself wishing that the alcohol was a little MORE noticeable. I was looking forward to that slight warming feeling on the back of your tongue you get with the bigger beers, but the alcohol is hidden so adeptly that I couldn't really taste it.
Anywho, impressed with that one, want to try something else from their Smokestack series. Might go for the IPA this weekend.
That beer is....a little too good. I ended up staying up til 5 AM drinking all 4. Not my strongest moment.
It's strange to say, but my only complaint was that at 10.5% ABV, I found myself wishing that the alcohol was a little MORE noticeable. I was looking forward to that slight warming feeling on the back of your tongue you get with the bigger beers, but the alcohol is hidden so adeptly that I couldn't really taste it.
Anywho, impressed with that one, want to try something else from their Smokestack series. Might go for the IPA this weekend.
distantmantra
Member
Had lunch at Big Time and picked up a bomber of Old Sol 2012. Very tasty wheatwine.
maggiespharmer
Neo Member
Just picked up a bottle of dogfishhead 120 minute ipa. Can't wait to try it later. It is the most expensive beer I've bought at $10 for a 12oz bottle excluding buying drinks at concerts/sporting events. Hoping it lives up to the hype.
distantmantra
Member
Just talked to my Dad, he's down in Santa Rosa at Russian River right now. Picked me up bottles of Blind Pig and Row 2 Hill 56. Score.
Pick me up something too lol
plasticpassion
Member
Drinking some Widmer Brother Hefeweizen with a lemon in it. So good. Unfortunately I'm working on my work portfolio (self-eval + updating resume, references, continuing education, narrative, etc) tonight since it's due early next week. Fuuuuuu
Thankfully I have beer and
good music in the gaf plug.dj room.
Thankfully I have beer and
mostly
youngwerther
Banned
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Deflate your expectations.
I homebrew also, but I'm not quite sure there's enough people to really keep a thread going, although an well-done OP it might get some people into it.
distantmantra
Member
120 Minute is nothing but hype. Hope you enjoy apricots and rubbing alcohol.
youngwerther
Banned
damn
Hope he got a pizza there. They're amazing.
also homebrew, but im pretty new. have only done 5 batches or so. bottled an APA last weekend, tried it a bit early yesterday and im really happy with it.
maggiespharmer
Neo Member
Yeah i figured the 120 minute ipa had a lot to do with hype. I am still very interested in it especially after I just read about the brew process. Wasn't able to get around to trying it last night but will post my impressions when I do.
I also homebrew and interested in a thread. just cracked open a delicious pauliner clone that came out awesome. What a great summer beer.
I also homebrew and interested in a thread. just cracked open a delicious pauliner clone that came out awesome. What a great summer beer.
dehydratedbabies
Member
Is a good night o' drinkin'.
I want all of those, now. I've only had Hoptimum before and damn, it's hoppy.
distantmantra
Member
Hop Henge is done for the year, sadly.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
Are there any good breweries in the DFW area worth checking out? I'm going to be there in a few weeks for a wedding, and during one of the days I'll be on my own to entertain myself.
Rain_on_me
Neo Member
Hi,
I just came across this thread today and was wondering if the beer you were referring to was Duvel?
Anyways, if you already got the name great, but another great Belgian beer to try is Hoegaarden
Cheers
dehydratedbabies
Member
For the past month or two all I've been buying is Sierra Nevada Torpedo but I've gotten tired of it so I picked some random pale ales this time. I drank the Goose Island IPA at a bar in NY a couple weeks ago and I liked it a lot, I'm drinking the Green Flash for the first time right now (wasn't worth the $12/4 that I paid), and it'll be my first time trying the Samuel Smith's Pale Ale.
dehydratedbabies
Member
I was considering that, Dogfish Head's Aprihop, and something else that I can't remember. I'll give that a shot next time.
distantmantra
Member
I get it, it's pretty good for what you pay. Slightly biased towards the East coast, though.
don't they vote pliny like best beer in every category in every year on every planet in every universe ever?
distantmantra
Member
Headed up to Vancouver on Saturday... making my list of beers that we don't get in Washington... Cantillon, Fantome, Baird... so awesome, but so expensive...
That's the website which is based on user reviews. The magazine is put together by the guys who run the website.
That's the website which is based on user reviews. The magazine is put together by the guys who run the website.
Oh damn. Is this supposed to be any good? Definitely getting some if I see it somewhere.
DimmuBurgerKing
Member
Wonder what the availability is on this... I don't think I've ever had a bad Stone beer.
I read that it's not available until Aug 13. Their anniversary IPAs are usually to die for but don't be surprised if you can't find it outside of southern California.
DimmuBurgerKing
Member
Road triiiiiiiip!
Starsunder
Member
I hear tale that Octoberfest is out already at some places. I must investigate this.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
I just noticed Green Flash at my store recently, was curious about it. I'll probably pick it up sometime. Just got a 12 pack of Great Divide Brewer's Pick. Never tried anything from this brewery before
For the past month or two all I've been buying is Sierra Nevada Torpedo but I've gotten tired of it so I picked some random pale ales this time. I drank the Goose Island IPA at a bar in NY a couple weeks ago and I liked it a lot, I'm drinking the Green Flash for the first time right now (wasn't worth the $12/4 that I paid), and it'll be my first time trying the Samuel Smith's Pale Ale.
Captain Pants
Killed by a goddamned Dredgeling
I couldn't pass this one up, even at $17. It was a pretty beery day around here. I've got 5 gallons of an IPA to keg, 5 gallons of a chocolate wheat belgian to ferment, a growler of coffee porter, and a bottle of maple bacon ale to drink. Good times!
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
More like three swallows of maple bacon ale.
I couldn't pass this one up, even at $17. It was a pretty beery day around here. I've got 5 gallons of an IPA to keg, 5 gallons of a chocolate wheat belgian to ferment, a growler of coffee porter, and a bottle of maple bacon ale to drink. Good times!
Busy day keeping my two kids busy while doing errands. Treating myself to a bottle of Rogness Gigantophis, an imperial IPA brewed in my home town by the owner of Austin Homebrew Supply, one of the biggest/best homebrew stores in the US.
Fantastic beer by great guys. This particular bottle's a little flat unfortunately, but I'm not going to worry about it.
Fantastic beer by great guys. This particular bottle's a little flat unfortunately, but I'm not going to worry about it.
DimmuBurgerKing
Member
I like Green Flash's Rayon Vert.
Captain Pants
Killed by a goddamned Dredgeling
I'm pleasantly surprised by this bacon maple beer. Totally drinkable. It simultaneously tastes like a good beer and a good donut.
distantmantra
Member
Parents brought me back awesome swag from California.
Had a whooooole lot of fun in Canada.
Had a whooooole lot of fun in Canada.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Not sure it Rayon Vert was available, they had four different brews, so I'll keep an eye out for it next time I'm in. In other news, tried all four different brews in Great Divide's Brewers Picks; and only really enjoyed Samurai and the raspberry one. Their Pale Ale and Colette didn't leave much of an impression, might grow on me though, we'll see
That bomber (?) of Rogue Voodoo sounds pretty interesting, but damn, at $17 a pop, that sound like a whole lotta NOPE in my book
DimmuBurgerKing
Member
It's official: Fall seasonals are here. Picked up Blue Moon's pumpkin ale and, while not my favorite pumpkin brew, it's proving quite nice as a reminder of good things yet to come.
I don't know if Beer GAF has a lot of cider drinkers, but Woodchuck's fall seasonal is sooooo goooood.
I don't know if Beer GAF has a lot of cider drinkers, but Woodchuck's fall seasonal is sooooo goooood.
youngwerther
Banned
^ Great Divide makes some really good IPAs, if you are into that.
On an unrelated note, I went to the liquor store today and meant to pick up a few bottles of Franziskaner but got distracted.
I saw they had a sour ale called Monk's Cafe. Bought it for almost $4, what a waste. It's vastly inferior to Duchesse de Bourgogne in every way. The marketing on the bottle almost reads like they were directly trying to rip off the Duchesse too. I felt dumb drinking it.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
I do enjoy a good IPA yes. But sadly there wasnt any to be found in the brewers pick pack I got. I did enjoy the Samurai rice ale a lot and the raspberry ale was really interesting for a fruit beer. I'll keep an eye out for their IPA but Im not particularly hurting for selection when it comes to IPAs lol
have you had Rumble yet?
Picked up a mixed 6 pack of beers that I haven't tried before. I hope to enjoy them during my days off the next 2 days.
Wingman P-51 Porter
Joseph James Hop Box Imperial IPA
Maui Brewing Co. Sobrehumano Palenaole
Fearless Brewing Mjolnir Imperial IPA
Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout
Firestone Walker Double DBA
Wingman P-51 Porter
Joseph James Hop Box Imperial IPA
Maui Brewing Co. Sobrehumano Palenaole
Fearless Brewing Mjolnir Imperial IPA
Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout
Firestone Walker Double DBA
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
IPA brew day!
Haven't done an IPA in a very long time. Just made up a grain bill at the store and using some banked up hops:
9 lb. 2-row
2 lb. Vienna
1/2 lb. of C-40
dash of CaraPils (maybe 1/4 lb.).
1 oz. Columbus (60m)
.5 oz. Amarillo, .5 oz. Simcoe (10m)
1 oz. Simcoe (5m)
1 oz. Amarillo (0m)
.5 oz Simcoe (dry)
.5 oz. Amarillo (dry)
Note: (17% AA () Columbus)
Haven't done an IPA in a very long time. Just made up a grain bill at the store and using some banked up hops:
9 lb. 2-row
2 lb. Vienna
1/2 lb. of C-40
dash of CaraPils (maybe 1/4 lb.).
1 oz. Columbus (60m)
.5 oz. Amarillo, .5 oz. Simcoe (10m)
1 oz. Simcoe (5m)
1 oz. Amarillo (0m)
.5 oz Simcoe (dry)
.5 oz. Amarillo (dry)
Note: (17% AA (
) Columbus)
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