The Beer Thread!

[nubbinator]

Was not expecting this beer to be good.  It was surprisingly good and I would definitely buy it again.

[nubbinator]

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Definitely ages well and is a killer RIS.  So sad that Pretty Things is closing and is no more.  At least Prarie, Tahoe Mountain, and a few others are still around.

[jwaz]

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Definitely ages well and is a killer RIS.  So sad that Pretty Things is closing and is no more.  At least Prarie, Tahoe Mountain, and a few others are still around.

ah, that stuff is the business. wish I could still find it on shelves but it got snapped up.

[nubbinator]

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Definitely ages well and is a killer RIS.  So sad that Pretty Things is closing and is no more.  At least Prarie, Tahoe Mountain, and a few others are still around.

ah, that stuff is the business. wish I could still find it on shelves but it got snapped up.

As soon as I heard they were closing, I went and bought as many bottles as I could justify.  I'm just sad I didn't discover them until last year.  At least I still have two more bottles I'm holding onto.  The store near me still has a bunch of Babayaga.

[jwaz]

Always sippin' Pliny. Made it up to the brewery again the day before the Younger release and got to try Compunction again. Such a great sour, wish they'd bottle it again.

[nubbinator]

Pliny the Younger is probably the most overrated beer ever.  It's a good beer, but not worth the hype.

[jwaz]

Pliny the Younger is probably the most overrated beer ever.  It's a good beer, but not worth the hype.

I think it kind of sucks TBH, haven't had it since last year but I like Beachwood's triple IPAs

[Bromono]

I got the Epic Hopulent Imperial IPA Nitro

She got the Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier.




I still need an Oregon proxy 

[HoffmanMyster]

Yooper beer for pasty party!! 

[Bromono]

Dis for u bunny

[DAVYtm]

My favorite beer the past few months. WNY's very best

[Waateva]

My favorite beer the past few months. WNY's very best

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Mmmm, one of my favorites.  My buddy had gotten a a couple six packs a few years ago and he gave me one, however, I didn't note the ABV of over 8% and paid dearly for it the next day.

[sherryton]

Pliny the Younger is probably the most overrated beer ever.  It's a good beer, but not worth the hype.

I'm still going to line up

[DAVYtm]

My favorite beer the past few months. WNY's very best

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Mmmm, one of my favorites.  My buddy had gotten a a couple six packs a few years ago and he gave me one, however, I didn't note the ABV of over 8% and paid dearly for it the next day.

Yeah I limit myself to 3 of these at a time. Such a good tasting IPA though, the corner store near my apartment carries them now so I consider myself pretty lucky

[Waateva]

My favorite beer the past few months. WNY's very best

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Mmmm, one of my favorites.  My buddy had gotten a a couple six packs a few years ago and he gave me one, however, I didn't note the ABV of over 8% and paid dearly for it the next day.

Yeah I limit myself to 3 of these at a time. Such a good tasting IPA though, the corner store near my apartment carries them now so I consider myself pretty lucky

They are pretty smooth for double IPAs, which is what caught me off guard.  We were just hanging out, talking, drinking some beers around the fire and the next thing I know I have put back 4 of them and walking was becoming much more difficult than it should have been.

[DAVYtm]

My favorite beer the past few months. WNY's very best

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Mmmm, one of my favorites.  My buddy had gotten a a couple six packs a few years ago and he gave me one, however, I didn't note the ABV of over 8% and paid dearly for it the next day.

Yeah I limit myself to 3 of these at a time. Such a good tasting IPA though, the corner store near my apartment carries them now so I consider myself pretty lucky

They are pretty smooth for double IPAs, which is what caught me off guard.  We were just hanging out, talking, drinking some beers around the fire and the next thing I know I have put back 4 of them and walking was becoming much more difficult than it should have been.

100%! They aren't as bitter as a typical double, it's so easy to forget you're drinking such a strong beer. Southern Tier has quickly become my favorite brewery - local, great selection, and I still hold Southern Tier Pumpking as the best imperial pumpkin ale

[tribade]

Tried a new beer today I saw at my local Safeway:


For me, it was much too strong. I don't think that the stout flavor holds up as well to a very high abv(this one was 13.7%). I prefer my stouts to have a smoother flavor, although I will admit I did enjoy the bourbon flavoring I got from it.

[smknjoe]

Tried a new beer today I saw at my local Safeway:

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For me, it was much too strong. I don't think that the stout flavor holds up as well to a very high abv(this one was 13.7%). I prefer my stouts to have a smoother flavor, although I will admit I did enjoy the bourbon flavoring I got from it.

Nice. They must have changed the label on those during the last release.

People go ape-**** for that stuff. Never had any of it myself though...

[tribade]

Tried a new beer today I saw at my local Safeway:

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For me, it was much too strong. I don't think that the stout flavor holds up as well to a very high abv(this one was 13.7%). I prefer my stouts to have a smoother flavor, although I will admit I did enjoy the bourbon flavoring I got from it.

Nice. They must have changed the label on those during the last release.

People go ape-**** for that stuff. Never had any of it myself though...

It's...uh...very strong.  And it seems strange that it would have made its way out to a Safeway in northern California and then just sat on a shelf if it is so sought after.  I guess nobody is looking that way though what with the Pliny the Younger craze going on right now.

[Bromono]

I'm still looking for an Oregeon proxy.

I will make it worth your time!

[tribade]

Enjoying the 75 degree weather today on the Sonoma square with some drake's! What a wonderful day off.

[tribade]

And a Hoyne ESB to finish off the night. What a day! The only damper was some mosquito bites. Small price to pay if you ask me!

[HoffmanMyster]

Old Bayard from nubs. 

[nubbinator]

Old Bayard from nubs. 

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How do you like it?  That was probably my favorite beer I sent you.  I'm hoping shipping it didn't kill it.

[HoffmanMyster]

Old Bayard from nubs. 

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How do you like it?  That was probably my favorite beer I sent you.  I'm hoping shipping it didn't kill it.

I honestly don't know.  It's very different from anything I've ever tried before, so I can't immediately say I do or don't like it since I have nothing to compare to.  I'm still processing the flavors and such. 

It's got a great flavor going down.  The after taste/feeling has taken some getting used to, but is growing on me.


After finally nearing the end of the bottle, it's grown on me quite a bit and I'm really enjoying it.  Again, it's very "different" - so many flavors and textures all going at the same time, it's kind of overwhelming, but I like it.  Shame I won't be able to keep trying it to see if I like it even more the next time.  :|  (and no that's not a ploy to get you to send me more :P )


And of course I can't comment on the effects of shipping.  :-/

[drewba]

And of course I can't comment on the effects of shipping.  :-/

As long as the box is packed well, you're fine. 1 out of 100 bottles might leak a bit out of the cap in transit. The biggest "concern"is a box sitting on your porch in the Wisconsin tundra (40-50 degrees by Friday tho am i rite?) and freezing. Frozen beer is going to lose some carbonation and not taste as fresh.

[HoffmanMyster]

And of course I can't comment on the effects of shipping.  :-/

As long as the box is packed well, you're fine. 1 out of 100 bottles might leak a bit out of the cap in transit. The biggest "concern"is a box sitting on your porch in the Wisconsin tundra (40-50 degrees by Friday tho am i rite?) and freezing. Frozen beer is going to lose some carbonation and not taste as fresh.

I'm in an apartment these days, so no freezing tundra packages for me.    And it certainly wasn't de-carbonated, so that's reassuring. 

[dgneo]

Normally a Stout/Porter guy, but this is pretty damn good. Buddy of mine left them in my fridge the other day, and I quite enjoy them. After taste is really smooth.

[Dernubenfrieken]

My favorite beer the past few months. WNY's very best

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Great stuff, southern tier is delicious in general and fairly acessible around here.

[THSdrummer]

Tried a new beer today I saw at my local Safeway:

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For me, it was much too strong. I don't think that the stout flavor holds up as well to a very high abv(this one was 13.7%). I prefer my stouts to have a smoother flavor, although I will admit I did enjoy the bourbon flavoring I got from it.

I have only had one glass of Bourbon County (it was an extra in a trade). It was 2014, aged in a cellar, and consumed about a month ago from today. I thought it was absolutely delicious. I don't think it delivers based on the hype, but the aging did help mellow out that boozy burn. It was easy to drink after about a year. I just completed a trade and got 4 bottles of the 2015 stout, and I'm having one this weekend, so I guess I'll get to experience and feel the burn first hand.

I will say, '14 BCBS was very similar to Mother's MILF. And I hated MILF, as I drank it pretty much fresh and had a hard alcohol burn. I saved another bottle to see how it'll age and see if it mellow out at all.

So all I'm trying to say is, maybe give it a little time to age and mellow.

Haven't tried any Pliny. I want to, just to taste the hype and understand where it's coming from, but I don't want to trade half my cellar for a bottle.... Also would love to try some Zombie Dust, but they're all tick marks for me, honestly. I just want to know what they're like.

[DAVYtm]

A newer brewery around here, it's not too bad. Very hoppy with a light citrus taste

[widdlekitty]

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Normally a Stout/Porter guy, but this is pretty damn good. Buddy of mine left them in my fridge the other day, and I quite enjoy them. After taste is really smooth.

Hopnosh is really great. Definitely one of my go-tos while living on the east coast!

[iri]

Quantity, not quality!

[skcheng]

Weapons Grade!!   

[Bromono]

Sending my part of a beer trade today.

Getting some Pfriem stuff in return.

Hoping to share the love when it gets in.

[Lurch]

shouts to digi for the firestone recommendation

[nubbinator]

I always forget that Pizza Port Swami IPA has a following.  If anyone wants some, hit me up in the next 30 minutes and I can grab some.  Had to come down to SD for work and stopped at Pizza Port for lunch.

[DAVYtm]

shouts to digi for the firestone recommendation

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Firestone makes some great beer. Their Union Jack IPA is one of my faves

[tribade]

So I did it, guys. I waited in line for a beer. I feel a little bit dirty.

Last Wednesday I sauntered on over to Russian River when I had an unexpected break and waited a half an hour to have Pliny the Younger. It was pretty awesome, but certainly not all it's cracked up to be. I guess I'll wait another five years to have it again.

[smknjoe]

They never are as good as you had hoped when you go through that much trouble...

Personally, I find that the chase is half the fun of trying "exotic" beers and bourbons. 

[nubbinator]

Ehh, screw the chase, it's all about discovery.  Find a nice bottleshop and try new local stuff every week.  I've found beers I would have never tried and beers that I thought were dramatically better than a lot of the "whale" beers by going that route.  Just like fresh and local food is better, you can often find fresh and local beer that is far better than stuff you have to go on a search and spend too much money to find.

I am a little bit of a hypocrite on one beer though.  If I could find a place selling New Glarus Raspberry Tart at a reasonable price, I would drive 50 miles to pick up a dozen bottles.  Only "whale" I've ever had that was worth it.

[THSdrummer]

Ahh, the chase is good and fun, and it gives you the opportunity to try big beers. Finding and enjoying the local stuff is great as well. At this point, most of my fun with trying new beers is picking up new mix sixers, or a bomber of something within distribution. I do trade for rare beers, or try. I just really don't have any beers of value to trade.

It's a bummer when the whales don't live up to the hype, but at the same time, at least you know you're not missing out on the next release

[HoffmanMyster]

If I could find a place selling New Glarus Raspberry Tart at a reasonable price, I would drive 50 miles to pick up a dozen bottles.  Only "whale" I've ever had that was worth it.

I'll have to send you some more of that it seems.  )

[smknjoe]

Ehh, screw the chase, it's all about discovery.

The chase leads to the discovery of new beers, shops, people, friends...it's very much a learning experience and you meet some really interesting people along the way.

New Glarus was worth it.

That's not the first time I've heard that.

[nubbinator]

A little taster while picking up some Dan K at Riip Beer Co. for some people.

Ehh, screw the chase, it's all about discovery.

The chase leads to the discovery of new beers, shops, people, friends...it's very much a learning experience and you meet some really interesting people along the way.

Maybe it's just my experience, but I feel like I've learned so much more by hitting up local brewpubs and talking to people there.  Building relationships with people at the bottle shop helps too.  It's how I've gotten most my "whale" beers, but I usually end up disappointed with those.

[nubbinator]

I've been looking for a nice herbal IPA for a while abd finally got one.




Notes of grapefruit or orange zest, thick resiny tarry pine, amd a nice earthy/grassy and herbal backbone with balanced malts while maintaining a west coast style.  What an IPA should be, not just pure pine, citrus, or weed/dank. I see why there was a two bottle limit. 

Edit: I read some reviews of it.  People who taste pineapple and mango in this beer are either smoking crack or have never had pineapple or mango.  Sometimes I think people who write beer reviews are just pretentious douches who say the buzzwords for flavors that they have been told to taste in hops.

[Vittra]

Operation "Bellwoods Brewery"

STATUS - Success

[nubbinator]

Operation "Bellwoods Brewery"

STATUS - Success

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Got a second bottle of Witchshark to share with Halverson I see.

[Vittra]

I don't know that guy, I just know hes leaving Canada. Sounds like a traitor to me. No beer for him!

[Badwrench]

Went out to Pizza Port with some friends and ran into another buddy that had opened up a 9 year old cherry sour.  Note that the bottle was 9 liters.  So very good.  Aged to a nice earthy brown with a clean cherry flavor and a nice bright sour finish.