distantmantra
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My contributions to Thanksgiving today:
Curious to see how 2010 Abyss is aging.
Curious to see how 2010 Abyss is aging.
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DimmuBurgerKing
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Thanks. Checking out the locator at Stone's website, it looks like I'll have to ask my gf's brother in Ohio to pick up a few bottles for us to try when he comes down for Christmas.
I guess I can see this. Stone, and Arrogant Bastard Ale in particular, was one of the first recommendations I got when I was introduced to craft beer some years ago. They're a popular brewer, and there might be a bit of a bandwagon effect but I have to say I've never had a Stone beer I didn't like.
sharkmuncher
Member
Had a pretty good beer day today.
One of each of the beers in the Sierra Nevada beer camp pack - The Imperial Pils was quite tasty
Lagunitas Lil Sumpthin' Wild - Always a solid choice.
Peace Tree Porter - Good, but a bit too carbonated and a bit off for what I expect in a porter. Maybe better once I know what to expect.
2011 New Belgian La Folie - Yum, Yum, Yum, Yum
Home brewed Imperial Stout from last January. Putting some age on that did wonderful things for it.
Excited for round 2 tomorrow!
One of each of the beers in the Sierra Nevada beer camp pack - The Imperial Pils was quite tasty
Lagunitas Lil Sumpthin' Wild - Always a solid choice.
Peace Tree Porter - Good, but a bit too carbonated and a bit off for what I expect in a porter. Maybe better once I know what to expect.
2011 New Belgian La Folie - Yum, Yum, Yum, Yum
Home brewed Imperial Stout from last January. Putting some age on that did wonderful things for it.
Excited for round 2 tomorrow!
Ok, this is what this thread is doing to me:
I went out after work and I ended up going by a liquor store I haven't been to before on the way home. Even though I had no need for beer, I went in anyways and came out with the above.
The first 3 are things I've seen posted when I read through this thread. The 4th is a special edition barley wine... only 3000 bottles available. I've never had barley wine before so I thought why not. The last is the only non single (4 pack) and just something I picked up since I've liked some of the other stuff I've had from St-Ambroise.
I went out after work and I ended up going by a liquor store I haven't been to before on the way home. Even though I had no need for beer, I went in anyways and came out with the above.
The first 3 are things I've seen posted when I read through this thread. The 4th is a special edition barley wine... only 3000 bottles available. I've never had barley wine before so I thought why not. The last is the only non single (4 pack) and just something I picked up since I've liked some of the other stuff I've had from St-Ambroise.
DimmuBurgerKing
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You'd better mix that Banana Bread and Double Chocolate Stout, son. Heaven in a pint glass.
Yup, its that time of year again. Best stout for the price. $4.19 a bomber.
Enjoyed one of these last night. I'm still partial to Founder's Breakfast Stout. I find it a little smoother.
That is an awesome idea... I love chocolate chip banana bread too. I'll try half of each bottle on its own, and then mix the last half of each. Sounds like a good plan for Sunday...
distantmantra
Member
Recent pickups.
bumbillbee
Member
Ugh stop making me so jealous with every post, distantmantra. Have you had any of the 2012 Abyss? How is it this year?
Used that American Express 25 dollar credit today and picked up a 12-pack of Session Black, a pretty fresh Blind Pig and a Hanssens Oude Gueuze. 3 Fonteinen Golden Blend was way too tempting but a bit out of my price range.
Used that American Express 25 dollar credit today and picked up a 12-pack of Session Black, a pretty fresh Blind Pig and a Hanssens Oude Gueuze. 3 Fonteinen Golden Blend was way too tempting but a bit out of my price range.
distantmantra
Member
Haven't had Abyss 2012 yet, was a bit of a pain to track in down in Seattle, but finally got two bottles yesterday.
The 2010 bottle had aged wonderfully, though. Went well with bread pudding on Thanksgiving night.
The 2010 bottle had aged wonderfully, though. Went well with bread pudding on Thanksgiving night.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
This may be my new favorite Magic Hat brew. #9 is superb, but Heart of Darkness...Wow.
youngwerther
Banned
If you are a hop-head and have a taste for the bitter side of life, you'll love hoptimum.
Great beer.
triplestation
Member
goddamn it
havent had beer in a while now
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havent had beer in a while now
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I was able to get 2 bottles of 2012 Abyss this week and cracked open one of them tonight. Easily one of the best beers I've ever had and I'm not a huge stout fan at all. Everything just seems to come together perfectly and its incredibly smooth. if you can get a bottle I'd 100% suggest it!
distantmantra
Member
I had a bottle of 2012 Abyss over the weekend. It's still pretty damn fantastic, but something is off compared to past years.Might need some time to age.
Poimandres
Member
I was in Europe for the month of October, and tried close to 100 different beers. The quality was very high overall, and the prices were cheap. So good!
Yeah? I've been drinking nothing but ipas recently. They're decent.
StrikerObi
Member
This may be my new favorite Magic Hat brew. #9 is superb, but Heart of Darkness...Wow.
Agreed. I've been kind of "meh" on their recent seasonal and special (mix-pack only) beers, but Heart of Darkness is really good. I still like all of the "IPA on Tour" brews except Demo. The other three are all great (especially Encore and HiPA). But what I'm really excited for is the return of Vinyl, one of my absolute favorite lagers, in the Spring.
KingHenrik30
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And even then it's been extremely limited. It sucks. My best bottle shop I was only able to sell one case to. He was pissed, obviously.
This may be my new favorite Magic Hat brew. #9 is superb, but Heart of Darkness...Wow.
Yes, Heart of Darkness is delicious...also some of my favorite beer label art (is that a thing?) However, their Wooly, from the winter pack, might have been the worst beer I've ever tasted. It's spruce flavored and was just bad.
triplestation
Member
Enjoying a Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA tonight. Always good.
This is my go-to beer. Fucking delicious.
distantmantra
Member
Lol no.
Lol, yes
so much wrong with this statement.
I had those a while ago and they were a little too spicy/hoppy for me. I think the Victory IPA really strikes the perfect balance.
DimmuBurgerKing
Member
That Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout is extremely good. I think there are better stouts out there, but it may be the most chocolatey in flavor that I've had yet.
Was going to say much the same - there are "better" stouts out there, like the Rasputain in the top row, but I *enjoyed* the Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout a hell of a lot.
I picked up the Sam Adams Gingerbread Stout myself today (in a 4 pack with some other of their small batches from Costco of all places).
weremichael
Member
My contributions to Thanksgiving today:
Curious to see how 2010 Abyss is aging.
I wish I was at your house.
I was just given a bottle of 2009 Alaskan Smoked Porter from a local liquor store here in Wyoming, because they thought it was too old to consume. I tried to explain to them the reason why they put the date on that beer is because they want people to cellar them. Their loss, I guess.
I just started chilling my winter tradition of doing a vertical sample of 3 years of Deschute's Jubelale and 3 years of Anchor's Christmas Ale. Those are two fun nights.
On the homebrew front, I have to rebrew some base beer for my sour barrel project. I am also kegging a Flanders Red aged on peaches, a Red Ale dry hopped with Centennial, and transferring a Cascadian Dark Ale onto 60 grams of dank Simcoe hops.
Currently enjoying a Snow Day from New Belgium. Life is good.
lawlohwhat
Banned
Recent pickups.
Jesus christ looking at this thread on my no-beer paleo diet is killing me.
How's that cherry adam? I've always been put off by the cost...
Never tried it, but I'll try to find it. There's a local brewery, La Cumbre, which has one if the best IPAs that I've had.
TriangularDuck
Member
You're in luck then, Demo is gone, it'll be replaced with a Rye IPA this spring.
For those in New Hampshire.
Dogfish Head 90 minute was in Market Basket this weekend.
Previous it was not allowed to be sold in NH as it was made with brown sugar. The law banning this (and other restrictive beer recipe retailing laws) was scrapped over the summer. First time I've seen it here.
I don't actually like it that much (prefer the 60), but it's good to see a wider selection of beer available in the state. For such a Life free or Die state, we sure do have some strange laws...
Dogfish Head 90 minute was in Market Basket this weekend.
Previous it was not allowed to be sold in NH as it was made with brown sugar. The law banning this (and other restrictive beer recipe retailing laws) was scrapped over the summer. First time I've seen it here.
I don't actually like it that much (prefer the 60), but it's good to see a wider selection of beer available in the state. For such a Life free or Die state, we sure do have some strange laws...
Apparently until a couple years ago Iowa brewers couldn't sell > 5% ABV beers in the state. That was increased to 12% a year or two ago, and I don't know of any other strangely prohibitive restrictions here. Living in a state where beer and liquor is so available, I find the notion of dry counties existing in the US somewhat baffling.
Anyway...
I've had Sam Adam's Winter Lager twice and quite disliked it both times. Not getting it again.
Samuel Smith's Taddy Porter was pretty good.
distantmantra
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For those in the Seattle area, Big Time released Old Wooly 2012 over the weekend, and Bourbon Abominable 2012 gets released tomorrow at Fremont Brewing.
My picture above of all those Stouts came from this place in Nashua, which has a pretty stellar beer selection: http://www.thebeerstorenh.com/ABOUT_THE_BEER_STORE.html
Also, the grocery stores here have a really good selection of beer. Believe me, coming from NJ and MA where liquor is only to be sold in liquor stores and must close at 10pm, we've got it really good in NH with being able to buy beer/wine anywhere and up to, what, 1am? I've bought beer at my local 7-11 later than that, so I'm not sure how closely that's even followed.
Really didn't get on with Sam Adams Winter Lager - not for me at all. Sam Adams White Christmas however is awesome.
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120925-NEWS-120929836
I've friends who are pro-brewers and complying with all the laws and state regulations to be able to sell their beer is tough. It's getting better, but still not there yet.
New Hampshire limits beer to 14% ABV
MA, where you can't buy beer in Grocery Stores has less restrictions on *what* beer can be sold... go figure
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120925-NEWS-120929836
I've friends who are pro-brewers and complying with all the laws and state regulations to be able to sell their beer is tough. It's getting better, but still not there yet.
New Hampshire limits beer to 14% ABV
MA, where you can't buy beer in Grocery Stores has less restrictions on *what* beer can be sold... go figure
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