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Victory's Yakima Glory is a really good dark DIPA-ish style beer. Went to Boston yesterday, visited Cambridge Brewing and got some samples: Dry hopped pale - Bright, aromatic hops, light in color and feel. A bit more "west coast" than most of the pales you get around here Cask version of the above - Did not enjoy. Tasted like wort. It was like the cask somehow un-fermented the beer, turning it back into a thick, completely uncarbonated mess of astringent hop oils. I know cask is normally bitter and flat, but this one was too bitter/oily and too flat. St Charles Porter - Awesome porter. Complex aromas of fruit, coffee, roasted malt. Fairly hoppy for a porter, but went down easy. Belgian Wit - Lots of coriander and orange peel, bready/chewy texture. Light, refreshing very little hops. Hefeweizen - A really good German style hefe Arquebus "Summer Barleywine" - 14% white wine barrel aged barlywine. Was almost like a very light port wine. Dominated by sweet wine barrel and grape, and almost plain saccharine sweet aroma. It was like drinking very alcoholic flower nectar. Was enjoyable as a sample, but I don't think I'd want more than a few ounces. I also forgot how expensive booze is down there. Paid $18 for a shot of Jack and a Budweiser. CalvinDooglas fucked around with this message at 23:09 on Jul 22, 2012 |
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A dark Shandy I can drink in public? Color me convinced!
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Docjowles posted:I'm not sure if New Belgium 1554 counts as a Schwarzbier in BJCP terms or not (as a funny aside, Texas is the reason they call it an ale despite using lager yeast... the ABV is slightly too high to be labeled a lager under Texas law) I was actually going to mention 1554 in an edit because I remember it tasting like a black lager, but when I looked it up on RateBeer it said "black ale" so I figured it was something different from Schwarzbier. Either way, yes, it's awesome and doesn't get enough attention from bars.
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Jul 24, 2012 05:11
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Hauki posted:You live in the Denver area, right? What are some good places to check out, both for taps and a package store? Argonaut is good, but it's in the middle of downtown, so driving to it might be a pain. My standby stores for big selection were always Total Beverage at 92nd and Sheridan, and Lukas Liquor at Yosemite and County Line. Vine St Pub (the same as Mountain Sun and Southern Sun if you're in Boulder) was my favorite place for drinks in town. Awesome in-house brews and guest taps, and great food.
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Jul 26, 2012 00:30
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Cracking the Utopias so soon? Does Sam Adams pre-age them?
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Jul 28, 2012 18:46
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The Stone bistro is just a little bit expensive, too. I mean, the beer is great, but after a couple 5-year barrel aged, taproom-only IPAs, you'll probably just go ahead and order the $11 french fries.
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Jul 29, 2012 06:07
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wattershed posted:While I don't see any $11 fries on their current menu I will say that nobody goes there for the food and what you do get there is a bit overpriced. I went to the Bistro when it was relatively new in 2007. I didn't go on the tour, but I do remember drinking a couple aged strong IPAs or something, and getting a very small but expensive potato dish that I could no longer taste. I guess that's still a pretty standard brewpub experience, just surprisingly pricy.
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Jul 30, 2012 02:03
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I remember every year there were scalpers selling face value tickets for GABF right near the Convention Center. Even if you don't care to get tickets ahead of time, there's a good chance you can get them day-of. Plus, there are tons of special beer events around town in the week or so leading up.
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Jul 31, 2012 01:33
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Digging this Smuttynose Homunculus. It's a big, hoppy Saison. Some sweetness on the back end, but that's expected at 9%. Floral sweetness, dry hoppiness. Finish could be cleaner, but no real complaints. Enjoyable even if it's not a standout.Docjowles posted:Heh, on the topic of brett beers... the other night I was happily enjoying a Boulevard Saison Brett on draft. My wife took a sip, made a face and said "this tastes exactly like bug spray". I could not un-taste/un-smell that afterward Next time you go camping by a mosquito infested body of water you can just taste/smell blind yourself with some actual bug spray and then enjoy the beer.
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Jul 31, 2012 04:08
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It's not like the dominant flavor but it was definitely there.
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Cervixalot posted:So i'm in Denver for tonight and tomorrow, and looking to hit up some good beer before I catch my flight out tomorrow night. Vine St, Vine St, Vine st. Hands down, the best beer + food place in town. It's at 17th and Vine, just a couple miles east of downtown. Get a sampler and a burger, you won't be disappointed. If you're near downtown, you can also just walk around the area to places like Great Divide and Falling Rock. Or get a classy dinner and beer at Wynkoop. Also look up Lukas Liquor, Total Bev on Sheridan, and Argonaut.
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Jul 31, 2012 05:57
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45 min sellout? jesus christ, was there no ticket limit? Not even Phish sells out that fast. All attendees: I recommend getting in line extremely early. The last time I went, I was in line for at least an hour after they opened the doors. ------- Trying a new beer tonight: Joseph James Brewing Hop Box DIPA. Anyone had it?
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Aug 2, 2012 20:06
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Precisely why beer is the ideal post-workout drink.
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Phanatic posted:
I imagine it's also because they're aging a pretty delicate Tripel in them. And Curieux still comes out really bourbony. For my money, I much prefer bourbon stouts to lighter styles.
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Aug 3, 2012 18:09
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UV rays skunk beer, not heat. Either way, it's still booze.
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So what are we calling Goose Island? A Craft-Style brewery? I got Sierra Nevada's Beer Camp 12er this week. Pretty good offerings if you ask me: The Oatmeal Stout was big, a little sweet, but overall tasty. Imperial Pilsner was only 5.4%, but nice and hoppy; in the same vein as Prima Pils or Noble Pils, though it didn't totally resemble either of those. Imperial Red was nothing special, but was pretty drinkable for 8.2%, compared to something like Oskar Blues G'Knight. The Floral IPA was very nice. Lived up to its description, and had a light body, only 5.9%. CalvinDooglas fucked around with this message at 01:12 on Aug 4, 2012 |
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Craft is pretty tough to pin down if you consider more than the size and ownership. Is Goose Island still craft? If Anheuser started making really awesome beers would they be craft?
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Aug 4, 2012 04:13
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Corbet posted:Has anybody been to Ebenezer's Pub in Maine? It's this ridiculous Belgian beer bar that has an amazing cellar: well, looks like I've got my plans for next weekend. I go hiking in the Whites every couple of weeks, so it'll be an easy stop on the way home.
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Sublimer posted:A hike in the woods would be the perfect place to Either way, I'm always up for adventure. Anyone who wants to join for a hike and some beers is free to email me, cdgraves at g mail
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Aug 4, 2012 23:30
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Having heard so much good stuff about Duck Rabbit, how far east do they distribute?
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danbanana posted:Let's just agree on "no" and discuss something else. They make that beer that's bottled inside a dead squirrel.
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Midorka posted:This seems like a huge scam, the fact that the website made me click that I was sure to leave reeks of a scam. The lady lives 20 minutes away from me and if she were making that money she would not be living in Sicklerville anymore, nor would she call if "comfortable living." What a crock of poo poo. Yeah, Firestone Walker... what a scam. Shortbus material, indeed... edit: yeah, I'm assuming he's had a Parabola or two of his own and pasted into the wrong tab. But, yeah, gently caress Sicklerville. It's a crock of poo poo. CalvinDooglas fucked around with this message at 05:44 on Aug 7, 2012 |
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Aug 7, 2012 05:21
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danbanana posted:Going to Portland with my siblings in late September but unfortunately, I probably won't be able to convince them to hit this place... just go to Novare, it's got about as much awesome beer as you could hope to find in one place. As long as everyone's headed up to Vacationland, I'm game to hit up some beer spots, and show some non-Mainers how to cross a busy street like you just don't give a gently caress.
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Aug 8, 2012 02:24
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Lagunitas makes like 2.5 really good, interesting beers. The Little Sumpin' series is great, and Hop Stoopid is pretty good. The rest are anonymous strong ales. Their bombers are really cheap though, and it's very hard to go wrong with a $5 bomber of 11% barleywine.
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deong posted:So I'm going to roadtrip southern Colorado, and just going off of this map, it looks like there are a lot of breweries. I'm just curious what ones should I try to hit? I'm from Denver, so I can probably get most the beers if I try hard enough. I'm more interested in what spots I should visit. I'll be hanging out around Salida for a few days then taking the long way home down through Alamosa. I'm not against hitting Cortez as I'll have a few days to find my way back. - Amica's in Salida is fantastic. Full lineup of decent to great beer, and really awesome pizza. - Pagosa Brewing is also well-reputed, it's on 160 right after you descend from Wolf Creek Pass. Warning: This is NOT the same as Pagosa Pub Brew-works, which kinda sucks. Neither distribute (as far as I know), so you're guaranteed a unique experience. Also seconding Steamworks pub in Durango. Good beer and a big drat tablefull of spicy cajun boil. CalvinDooglas fucked around with this message at 21:25 on Aug 9, 2012 |
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funkybottoms posted:so are infections more common than i thought, or are they becoming more prevalent as more breweries gently caress around with different yeast strain? i opened a bottle of Breckenridge 72 Imperial that i bought maybe six or seven months ago and it's completely awful, with that same gross tart/fruit thing that my Rabid Duck had going on (still waiting for a response from Paul on that). i'm starting to drink down my cellar a bit and find this worrisome. It wouldn't think it would be from using different yeasts. More likely rapid production expansion is pushing the limits of their sanitation. If you can assume that you're a statistically Random beer drinker, then yes, it's probably more gently caress-ups at the brewery. Although, I drink fairly wide variety of beer on a regular basis, I've only gotten one infected bottle ever (GI Matilda), and maybe one or two diacetyl bombs at the bar. CalvinDooglas fucked around with this message at 03:21 on Aug 10, 2012 |
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$27 is a little expensive, but it's a great beer, and I don't think they've made it since like 2008.
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crazyfish posted:A little expensive doesn't even describe it, especially when Sucaba is under $20 everywhere except the gougiest of placees (and iirc still on the shelf in some spots). If the barrel aged Ruffians are an ongoing thing, then no, I wouldn't pay that much either. I had been under the impression it was limited to the original release a few years ago.
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I think the shops around town sell bal Ruffian expensive because it's very, very small batch. The first release of the 750ml Aged Ruffian and Yeti were something like 1000 bottles each, hand numbered. Even if it's still in production, I doubt they release more than that. Their facility really is tiny for such a widely distributed brewery, so their barrel aging capacity is limited. You can tell how old the bottle is by the label. They changed their label art in like 2010. edit: they're also aged in Stranahan barrels (a Denver microdistillery), instead of some big-name bottom-shelf brand like Jack or Jim. CalvinDooglas fucked around with this message at 00:06 on Aug 13, 2012 |
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yeah, I'm not saying I'd buy it. But the price does come from somewhere, and GD is usually at a pretty good price considering its quality and strength. In other news, I got Little Sumpin Sumpin this week so I'll have something to drink besides my homemade IPA. I'm not a big Lagunitas fan, but this is always a good beer, this time of year especially.
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FreelanceSocialist posted:Maybe I should start gouging for Alchemist and Maine Beer Co stuff... I think Maine Beer Co gouges enough already, and I live about as close as you can get to the place. $ for $ makes sense, except that prices vary wildly. We get most of the Stone standards in Maine, but a six pack of their IPA is around $12.
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Aug 17, 2012 02:34
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funkybottoms posted:Got a Collaboration Time I (and Rising Tide Zephyr) from my trading friend today, but am much more excited about the Oxbow Barrel Aged Farmhouse Pale Ale- has anybody tried that one? Un-aged Farmhouse is really awesome. It's blowing up in Portland, I see it on tap pretty frequently.
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Ubik posted:The same thing happened to Goose Island with a batch of Matilda that got a huge lacto infection, which ended up being called Dominique. Apparently it was super-delicious and some people consider it one of Goose's best beers. The batch of infected Matilda I tasted got pulled from shelves. It was interesting, but not very good. Just a mish-mash of Belgiany flavors that didn't really mix.
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