Oso planning to go pro
revisited the O-so Lupulin - still an average hoppy ale but the hop in the bottle thing annoys me. Does not add to the flavor, if you drink out of the bottle you get a wet leafy thing hitting your mouth, if you try to pour it in a pint glass, the hop blocks your pour.... annoying beer....
Tried 2 "Bohemian Black" style beers recently, Shiner Black (Texas) and Black Art Black (Ohio/Germany). Both were very tasty at a lower price point ($7.99) for a 6 pack. I think this the style that 1554 from New Belgium is going for, but both of the previously mentioned beers do it cheaper and with a smoother finish.
Based on the recommendation of the Whole Foods beer guy, I tried Lagunitas Brown Shugga. It's a holiday-ish beer. Delicious, sweet, hoppy, high ABV.I've seen Lagunitas beers lots but have never tried any of their stuff (really try to drink local beers first), but this one was very good.
I have tried so many Lagunitas beers that so many people love and but I just tend to dislike everything they produce, kind of like Sierra Nevada.
Never had the Laguntis, but have you had the Torpedo Extra IPA by Sierra Nevada? Very nice, especially for around $7 for a sixer.
Got my Hopslam fix last weekend. Have had a few new ones since.Really enjoyed the Founders Centennial IPA. One of the better IPA's out there, good citrus and bitterness with a strong malty backbone. Very drinkable for the ABV.Also had Left Hand Haystack Wheat. A decent Hefeweizen, but couldn't hold a candle to Dancing Man.The last newbie was the Winter Solstice from Anderson Valley. Very good beer. High enough alcohol to warm you up a bit but still drinkable. Had a nice caramel sweetness to it, balanced by some roasted malt. Really enjoyed it.Has anyone had the New Glarus Honey Bock? I'm intrigued to see how it stacks up to Capital, who make some very solid Bocks IMO.
I was somewhat dissapointed by the honey bock. Not a traditional "bock" like I was expecting, because it was a maibock. It was very light, almost like a honey pilsner. Very drinkable, just nothing special. And I am usually a huge fan of NG.Right now I am enjoying bells two hearted. Amazing beer. I am pretty depressed now that SN Celebration isn't available again till next November. However, I think that after discovering this beer I will make it, they are quite similar.
I am pretty depressed now that SN Celebration isn't available again till next November.
I favor Miller Chill (the poor man's Corona w/lime).