The Beer Thread!

[IvanIvanovich]

Had some beer from Utah the other day... beer from Mormon country. Surprisingly good. Squatters Hop Rising Double IPA. Unlike the slew of IPAs these days, this one was incredibly well balanced instead of tasting like pressed pine cones. If you like IPA and see in at the store I don't think you would be sorry you picked some up.

[nubbinator]

Uinta is a Utah brewery.  They have many beers that are quite nice.

I do miss those balanced IPAs.  It seems like they're impossible to find on the West Coast.  The more piney and/or dank and/or citrusy (and by that I mean tasting like citrus rind) they are, the more popular they seem to be here.  No nuance to them.  No herbal, earthy, passion fruity, tropical fruit, or other subtle notes.

Don't get me wrong, I like aggressive IPAs, just not all the time.  Even Dogfish Head 90 Minute seems more balanced than most West Coast IPAs.

[smknjoe]

Yep, Founders out of Michigan. We just started getting their beers here in TX about a year or two ago. I like the Prairie Bomb a little better but it's expensive @ $8.50 a 12oz. bottle.

Speaking of balanced IPAs, Double Dog has a nice malty backbone that helps balance out the hops and Racer 5 is a West Coast IPA that's not too hoppy to me.

[drewba]

I like the Prairie Bomb a little better but it's expensive @ $8.50 a 12oz. bottle.

Totally worth it!

[MythicalWagyu]

Uinta is a Utah brewery.  They have many beers that are quite nice.

I do miss those balanced IPAs.  It seems like they're impossible to find on the West Coast.  The more piney and/or dank and/or citrusy (and by that I mean tasting like citrus rind) they are, the more popular they seem to be here.  No nuance to them.  No herbal, earthy, passion fruity, tropical fruit, or other subtle notes.

Don't get me wrong, I like aggressive IPAs, just not all the time.  Even Dogfish Head 90 Minute seems more balanced than most West Coast IPAs.

That's one thing I love about Alpine, their IPAs like Nelson & Duet are so smooth & well balanced imo... but I do have to admit I also love the really in your face IPAs like Stone's Enjoy By, RuinTen, or Knee Deep Simtra Triple IPA. Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA is a lot more mellow with a nice fruity flavor and has been pretty easy to find, so it's been a staple day-to-day brew, along w/Sculpin. Racer 5 is a good one too!

Finally got my hands on a Mocha Wednesday, a delicious, oh so rich, decadent dessert of a beer - I don't think I could make it through a whole bottle but it might be fun to try one day!

^{only had my potato cam on me}

I'm just a little envious of my friend's cellar right now:

[HoffmanMyster]

I may be holed up inside, but at least I have a drinking buddy!   


New Glarus Cabin Fever by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr


New Glarus Cabin Fever by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

[smknjoe]

Nice stuff guys. I've heard nothing but good things about New Glarus.

[Joey Quinn]

I may be holed up inside, but at least I have a drinking buddy!   

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New Glarus Cabin Fever by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

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New Glarus Cabin Fever by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Cabin fever is a solid choice! So is Drunken.

[HoffmanMyster]

Nice stuff guys. I've heard nothing but good things about New Glarus.

Where are you located?  I can send you some if you'd like! 

I may be holed up inside, but at least I have a drinking buddy!   

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New Glarus Cabin Fever by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

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New Glarus Cabin Fever by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Cabin fever is a solid choice! So is Drunken.

This was my first time trying Cabin Fever, and I liked it.      And Drunken.      I was afraid to drop him in the bottle, but apparently Clacks are designed to perch on beer bottles.

[missalaire]

Drinking one of these right now.

[Joey Quinn]

Drinking one of these right now.

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My cousin was a booth babe for reds for a while.

[asavi]

Drinking one of these right now.

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Holy **** I was just about to ask if this counted because it's amazing and they serve it at the bowling alley in pitchers :D

[iamtootallforthis]

About to enjoy a Stone Green Tea IPA. Heard great things and also that it's a limited run so I bought 4.

[drewba]

A massive thanks to MythicalWagyu for throwing this in to a trade. If you like coffee in your beer, this is a must-try.

Matt, this was shared with 6 people tonight, so thanks from all of us! I want some more....

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

Not quite what I expected... thought it would have a bit more flavor... but still quite tasty...

PS sorry for the potato

[meiosis]

Mango Shandy from Dale's Bros Brewery.

Very good, near Claremont

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

[noisyturtle]

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I've had the Red Rice version of that, it's such a unique beer never had anything quite like it since. Plus it has an Owl on it, so automatically awesome.


Tonight I'm drinking Boatswain Heavy Lift Vessel:

[MythicalWagyu]

Tonight I'm drinking Boatswain Heavy Lift Vessel:

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Looks tasty!  :thumb:

This is like drinking a delicious apple pie, loving it - thanks drewba!

[demik]

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i LOVE their white ale.

[drewba]

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Man you take good pictures!

[smknjoe]

Nice stuff guys. I've heard nothing but good things about New Glarus.

Where are you located?  I can send you some if you'd like! 

Texas

I appreciate the offer. I'm actually in a "booze club" and can probably get some if I really want it. If my buddy in WI tells me to fly a kite I may have to hit you up for some.

[Grill3dCh33z]

Just had a Cafe Ink from Rhinegeist. Amazing stout but not as good as the original Ink.

[MythicalWagyu]

Man you take good pictures!

Thanks mang!

The Bomb is back in town... I love this stuff but I always have sticker shock when I go to buy it ($1/oz!)

[meiosis]

120 Minute by Dogfish Head is amazing ._.

[HoffmanMyster]

Trying New Glarus Road Slush for the first time today.   I like it!


New Glarus Road Slush by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

[HoffmanMyster]

Double post.   

Where my beer drinking buddies at??  Probably getting drunk at the bars, eh.

First time trying Leffe Blonde as well.    First sip is pretty 


Leffe by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

[digi]

Double post.   

Where my beer drinking buddies at??  Probably getting drunk at the bars, eh.

First time trying Leffe Blonde as well.    First sip is pretty 

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Leffe by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Salute Hoffer

[FreeCopy]

Double post.   

Where my beer drinking buddies at??  Probably getting drunk at the bars, eh.

First time trying Leffe Blonde as well.    First sip is pretty 

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Leffe by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

I'm at home tonight. I didn't bother posting because my beverage is uneventful. Regular bottle of Guinness Draught. I need to return to the store for something more and different though. My normal choices are stout and ipa. I do enjoy some porters as well.

[HoffmanMyster]

Double post.   

Where my beer drinking buddies at??  Probably getting drunk at the bars, eh.

First time trying Leffe Blonde as well.    First sip is pretty 

I'm at home tonight. I didn't bother posting because my beverage is uneventful. Regular bottle of Guinness Draught. I need to return to the store for something more and different though. My normal choices are stout and ipa. I do enjoy some porters as well.

   Didn't mean to call people out for not posting in a negative way!     I just felt bad being the only one posting here.  xD

And boring beers are welcome, AFAIK.   

[FreeCopy]

Double post.   

Where my beer drinking buddies at??  Probably getting drunk at the bars, eh.

First time trying Leffe Blonde as well.    First sip is pretty 

I'm at home tonight. I didn't bother posting because my beverage is uneventful. Regular bottle of Guinness Draught. I need to return to the store for something more and different though. My normal choices are stout and ipa. I do enjoy some porters as well.

   Didn't mean to call people out for not posting in a negative way!     I just felt bad being the only one posting here.  xD

And boring beers are welcome, AFAIK.   

Not taken that way at all. I guess that's just my poor wording. Also it appears we have the same desk. Mine is ready to be replaced. I've had it since 2004 and it has seen days of abuse and neglect.

[HoffmanMyster]

Not taken that way at all. I guess that's just my poor wording. Also it appears we have the same desk. Mine is ready to be replaced. I've had it since 2004 and it has seen days of abuse and neglect.

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Holy crap!  :))  Haha, your desk is super beaten up!  All I've done so far was break the keyboard tray off.  :P  I've had mine for about the same length of time.   :thumb:   Not a bad desk, but it's a bit too shallow for my preference.  I'm hoping to upgrade soon.

[Lurch]

im drinking this: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/21092/78707/

it's not good

[FreeCopy]

Not taken that way at all. I guess that's just my poor wording. Also it appears we have the same desk. Mine is ready to be replaced. I've had it since 2004 and it has seen days of abuse and neglect.

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Holy crap!  :))  Haha, your desk is super beaten up!  All I've done so far was break the keyboard tray off.  :P  I've had mine for about the same length of time.   :thumb:   Not a bad desk, but it's a bit too shallow for my preference.  I'm hoping to upgrade soon.

That keyboard tray was not the sturdiest thing, that's for sure. Lost mine pretty quick myself. For the price this thing has been amazing but I have outgrown it. I think if I were to resurface the top it would make a great little writing desk.

That Guinness was my last beer in the house and I decided not to leave anywhere since the helicopter was up the street with the spotlight going. Switching to the Makers. No beer and desks and I'm two off topic.

[FreeCopy]

im drinking this: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/21092/78707/

it's not good

I've had that and have to agree. I also wasn't very impressed with their pale ale either. I did enjoy their IPA. 1/3.

[MythicalWagyu]

Ok one more post tonight - this one's for you Hoff, cheers! 

Kiwi Herman was amazeballs, highly recommended (idk how to get one though, I got lucky cause it was my roommate's birthday)

[HoffmanMyster]

Ok one more post tonight - this one's for you Hoff, cheers! 

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Kiwi Herman was amazeballs, highly recommended (idk how to get one though, I got lucky cause it was my roommate's birthday)

 :-*

That pic is amazing and the beer looks delicious.  :D  Also what else would you do with that glass if not taste beer??  :P

[nubbinator]

I'm trying Ballast Point Indra Kunindra tonight.  I cannot say I like it.  Way too heavy handed and over the top.  I had another awesome IPA before it, but I have to double check what it was called.

[baldgye]

Double post.   

Where my beer drinking buddies at??  Probably getting drunk at the bars, eh.

First time trying Leffe Blonde as well.    First sip is pretty 

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Leffe by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Leffe is at the moment my favourite beer. If you can, try it on tap... Ohhhh my god it's so good.. For sure not an everyday beer but it's so good

[vivalarevolución]

The Banquet Beer, Coors Original, for the win.  To be honest, Coors Original is my favorite cheap beer.  I used to be a beer snob, but living in my neighborhood without easy access to the craft brews has reverted my taste in beers equal to that of a college sophomore.  There is this ghetto liquor hut a couple blocks away, and I frequent that when I'm thirsty.

[FreeCopy]

Yeti Imperial Stout. Looks almost like Hershey's syrup when poured.

[jwaz]

It's beer week in the bay and yesterday was the annual Sour Sunday. In protest of the long lines a buddy and I decided to throw our own.

[digi]

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haha, thats great...are those tums? I could have used those last night...home made pizza and pale ale, killing me..

[jwaz]

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haha, thats great...are those tums? I could have used those last night...home made pizza and pale ale, killing me..

Yuuup, they sure are. When your lineup is completely sours they are pretty much a must. Though I regret getting peppermint.

[MythicalWagyu]

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It's beer week in the bay and yesterday was the annual Sour Sunday. In protest of the long lines a buddy and I decided to throw our own.

Looks like a great tasting Jwaz! Some friends of mine did one recently, had some good stuff - I think the Maple Bacon Coffee Porter & BCBS Coffee side-by-side with Mocha Wednesday were the standouts of the night.

[baldgye]

I really need to find a proper place that sells that kind of stuff so I can do something like this with some buddies, looks hella fun!



chill night after work with some friends ^^

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

just got the most appropriate magic hat bottle cap:

space is not a vacuum; it will not clean your carpet


it was a Magic Hat heart of Darkness stout... not amazing, but still a decent tasting beer...

[HoffmanMyster]

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It's beer week in the bay and yesterday was the annual Sour Sunday. In protest of the long lines a buddy and I decided to throw our own.

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It's beer week in the bay and yesterday was the annual Sour Sunday. In protest of the long lines a buddy and I decided to throw our own.

Looks like a great tasting Jwaz! Some friends of mine did one recently, had some good stuff - I think the Maple Bacon Coffee Porter & BCBS Coffee side-by-side with Mocha Wednesday were the standouts of the night.

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Sooooooo when are you guys coming to WI so we can do this??  O.o

[MythicalWagyu]

It's beer week in the bay and yesterday was the annual Sour Sunday. In protest of the long lines a buddy and I decided to throw our own.

It's beer week in the bay and yesterday was the annual Sour Sunday. In protest of the long lines a buddy and I decided to throw our own.

Looks like a great tasting Jwaz! Some friends of mine did one recently, had some good stuff - I think the Maple Bacon Coffee Porter & BCBS Coffee side-by-side with Mocha Wednesday were the standouts of the night.

Sooooooo when are you guys coming to WI so we can do this??  O.o

Surely you mean when are you coming to CA with a boatload of New Glarus so we can do this - rite??  )

[HoffmanMyster]

It's beer week in the bay and yesterday was the annual Sour Sunday. In protest of the long lines a buddy and I decided to throw our own.

It's beer week in the bay and yesterday was the annual Sour Sunday. In protest of the long lines a buddy and I decided to throw our own.

Looks like a great tasting Jwaz! Some friends of mine did one recently, had some good stuff - I think the Maple Bacon Coffee Porter & BCBS Coffee side-by-side with Mocha Wednesday were the standouts of the night.

Sooooooo when are you guys coming to WI so we can do this??  O.o

Surely you mean when are you coming to CA with a boatload of New Glarus so we can do this - rite??  )

   Welll..... maybe soon?     If I take a road trip that way I'll pack my car full of some New Glarus beers.