chrisisawesome
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Thanks for the recommendations, I'll be sure to give them a try!
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DimmuBurgerKing
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Samuel Smith's Winter Warmer is always good.
Try Stone's new Vertical Epic (12.12.12) release, but only if you're in the mood for something with a high ABV
StrikerObi
Member
Cigar City's Warmer Winter Winter Warmer is quite good.
one of my favorite beers. Cannot recommend it enough. (as a plus, its 9% alcohol)
I have one of these in my fridge, my friend brought it back from Fl for me. Going to try it tonight watching National Lampoons Christmas Vacation with him and his wife hehe
one of my favorite beers. Cannot recommend it enough. (as a plus, its 9% alcohol)
Yup, love it.
If you can get some, I also love Ephemere
Otherwise, Blanche de Chambly is also a great one.
Roommate bought me a 12 pack of Dos Equis for Christmas. Honestly, for a macro brew, this stuff is pretty nice. Very light and smooth, but the after taste is quite pleasant. It has a nice sweet, toasted wheat aroma and flavor which puts it above probably any macro I've tried so far. I may have to pick up some more.
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The Autumn Wind
Also one of my favorites. One of the craft beer bars here is hosting an End of the World party tomorrow with this as the featured draft. You know I'm there.one of my favorite beers. Cannot recommend it enough. (as a plus, its 9% alcohol)
Buckethead
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sweetvar26
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Drinking this at a friend's place, stuff is good.
That 11.3% of alcohol awesomeness.
That 11.3% of alcohol awesomeness.
demosthenes
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Wegmans is out of Great Lakes Christmas Ale already. WTF.
Rogue's Private Reserve is decent if in stock.
Nostalgic Nightmare
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Some great stuff in here all, happy drinking to you.
It appears one of my favorites is back out in the usual places.
New Holland's Cabin Fever. You want a nice dark winter brew, give this a shot.
It appears one of my favorites is back out in the usual places.
New Holland's Cabin Fever. You want a nice dark winter brew, give this a shot.
KingHenrik30
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My latest haul (aka what I stole) from work:
And my Holiday Fun Pack:
And my Holiday Fun Pack:
There's a store here that sells this...for $250 a bottle! Insane...
not the best distribution in TN, so I drove up to KY this afternoon and picked up some stuff im pretty excited about
Dogfish Head 90 Min IPA
Dark Horse Tres Blueberry Stout
Founders Centennial IPA
Bells Two Hearted Ale
Jester King Wytchmaker Rye IPA
Brooklyn Black Ops (Russian Imperial Stout)
Also was able to try Feigeist Abraxxxas on tap and thought it was delicious. really tasty berliner
Dogfish Head 90 Min IPA
Dark Horse Tres Blueberry Stout
Founders Centennial IPA
Bells Two Hearted Ale
Jester King Wytchmaker Rye IPA
Brooklyn Black Ops (Russian Imperial Stout)
Also was able to try Feigeist Abraxxxas on tap and thought it was delicious. really tasty berliner
DimmuBurgerKing
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The girlfriend and I shared a bottle of Barrel Aged Old Rasputin (XV) and I was a bit surprised: I much prefer the regular Old Rasputin. It had a definite smoky flavor and Bourbon-like undertone, but it seemed a bit on the watery side and very boozey. Not sure if this is something that could improve with cellaring it for a bit, but I expected a little more for the price.
scissorfight
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Unibroue>>>>*
sweetvar26
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Every time I look at this thread, I go buy some beers.
Yes and I live in Montreal, Quebec. I'm going to get couple of these.
What kind of flavor does it have?
Yes and I live in Montreal, Quebec. I'm going to get couple of these.
What kind of flavor does it have?
I think what makes Old Rasputin so phenomenal is its balance, which barrel-aging probably upsets
i feel ok with myself for enjoying things from michigan as long as hockey is locked outmichigan beer
demosthenes
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Haven't seen or heard of this
Will have to look into it.
Was at a local place and got what he said was near their last growler of Christmas Ale. So happy
Better than Pumpking?
Been enjoying some Karl Strauss Tower 10 and Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA amongst others today, good shit.
I did a four-pack of Torpedo (cans) on Wednesday and, man, did it kick my ass. Also, found out the Flying Dog brewery is a few miles from where I live...gonna check it out. Tried the Flying Bitch on tap at a bar here on Friday...strong and interesting. I've always been turned off by their labels, but since they are local I'm gonna try em all!
sharkmuncher
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My latest haul of sours. I was very happy to find a bottle of Boulevard Love Child number 2 while I am on vacation in Kansas, as it is quite rare at this point. The owner of a beer store dipped into his personal collection so I could have a bottle.
I pulled out a bottle of Love Childe #2 last week while we were stuck in a blizzard. Enjoyed the hell out of it. Boulevard can put out a damn decent beer when they put their mind to it, especially for a brewery famous for a wheat beer to please the BMC crowd. Their Reverb imperial pils, and Harvest Dance wheat wine are also solid choices from them.
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2011 goose island Christmas ale today, bottled on oct 12, 2011. Still have a few more for Xmas day 2013 and 2014.
I also have a couple bottles of 2010 bourbon county stout left, debating on having one today.
I also have a couple bottles of 2010 bourbon county stout left, debating on having one today.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I love sours, but I never know what I'm looking for. They aren't labeled as such. :/
Flemish red, American wild ale, Brettanomyces (yeast), and Rouge are all terms you can look for on the label. They can be really tough to find though.
distantmantra
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Christmas was spent drinking:
Cantillon Lou Pepe Framboise (2009)
Fremont The Sister Imperial IPA
Full Sail Wreck the Halls Winter IPA
Deschutes Jubel 2010 : Only made once every 10 years.
Westvleteren 12 (2009)
Also, look for terms like kriek, framboise, gueuze, lambic when looking for sours. Brett does not necessarily mean sour, though. Sometimes Brett is just funk, not sour.
Cantillon Lou Pepe Framboise (2009)
Fremont The Sister Imperial IPA
Full Sail Wreck the Halls Winter IPA
Deschutes Jubel 2010 : Only made once every 10 years.
Westvleteren 12 (2009)
Also, look for terms like kriek, framboise, gueuze, lambic when looking for sours. Brett does not necessarily mean sour, though. Sometimes Brett is just funk, not sour.
Yeah it doesn't always mean sour, but like red or rouge it is a term to look out for.
Waifu got me Rare Beer of the month club membership
http://www.beermonthclub.com/the-rare-beer-club.htm
pretty dank
http://www.beermonthclub.com/the-rare-beer-club.htm
pretty dank
Just got back from Total Wine with my Christmas haul:
So having had everything in this photo, here are my thoughts from left to right:
Collesi Imper Ale Bionda Ego: Highly carbonated and a tiny bit sour. As far as Golden Ales go, you can get a lot better for considerably less money. Would not buy again.
Rogue Old Crustacean Barleywine: Rogue delivers once again. It's a big one at 11.5%, but I really liked it. Would definitely buy again.
Moinette Blonde: Considerably better than the Collesi as a Golden Ale, but still kind of middling. Saison Dupont remains the best beer I've had out of this brewery. Probably wouldn't buy again.
Castelain Blond Biere: The best Golden Ale of the bunch. Crisp and delightful and pairs very well with hors d'oeuvres. Would definitely buy again.
St. Bernardus Tripel: I've had this a bunch of times and actually prefer it to the Quadrupel. It doesn't leave me feeling quite as full afterwards, but still packs a bunch when it comes to flavor. Would obviously continue to buy.
Kwak: I've had this a bunch, too. One of the best widespread Belgian beers you can get. Will obviously continue to buy.
Innis & Gunn Rum Cask Ale: This one smells a bit better than it tastes, but it's still got some nice complexity. Unfortunately, it's a bit more expensive than I'd like considering it didn't exactly blow my socks off. Might buy again.
would love to get your thoughts on this after a few months, especially given the price
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
one of my favorite beers. Cannot recommend it enough. (as a plus, its 9% alcohol)
Came very close to picking this one up tonight, decided to stick with some familiars instead since I didn't want to blow money on one I might not totally dig while money's slightly tight. Glad to see it get some love from GAF, might go back and pick up the 750 next time I'm in Waldorf.
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The Autumn Wind
I'd say I'm disappointed in you, but I really can't fault what you did pick up. Definitely try La Fin Du Monde soon, though.
Recently I've started to graduate from Budweisers and such and started to explore new territory. Over the past month, I've tried the following:
Fat Tire
Left Hand Milk Stout
Anchor Christmas Ale
Oaked Arrogant Bastard
Founders Porter
Founders Breakfast Stout
Wells Banana Bread Beer
I have a few others waiting for me: Sam Smith's Imperial Stout, Sam Smith's Nut Brown Ale, Bell's Expedition Stout, New Holland Dragon's Milk, Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale, and Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
The Anchor Christmas Ale and Founders have been great. The only one I wasn't feeling much so far was the Oaked Arrogant Bastard (I think Des recommended that one); it was just too sharp lol. The label wasn't lying. I wasn't able to find any of the wintery beers you guys recommended though. Can't wait to try the others. I'll have a pic of all the bottles soon.
Fat Tire
Left Hand Milk Stout
Anchor Christmas Ale
Oaked Arrogant Bastard
Founders Porter
Founders Breakfast Stout
Wells Banana Bread Beer
I have a few others waiting for me: Sam Smith's Imperial Stout, Sam Smith's Nut Brown Ale, Bell's Expedition Stout, New Holland Dragon's Milk, Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale, and Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
The Anchor Christmas Ale and Founders have been great. The only one I wasn't feeling much so far was the Oaked Arrogant Bastard (I think Des recommended that one); it was just too sharp lol. The label wasn't lying. I wasn't able to find any of the wintery beers you guys recommended though. Can't wait to try the others. I'll have a pic of all the bottles soon.
DimmuBurgerKing
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Victory just started distributing in our area! So we just picked up their Storm King imperial stout, Hop Devil, Hop Wallop, and a tripel called Green Monkey. Gonna try them with a few friends tonight. I've heard good things, so it ought to be a good night!
Canis lupus
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Man its been too long since I last had a beer, time to get me some before I forget how it tastes like.
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