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Author Topic: The Beer Thread  (Read 644723 times)

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #450 on: September 07, 2010, 08:01:58 AM »
recent new beers (to me)

Founders 2010 Nemesis barleywine, good but not great, disappointed at $6/bottle

New Glarus Unplugged Abt - label mentions aging these, drinking them fresh was unimpressive, although tasty I expected more, will cellar a few 4 packs

Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Black barleywine, this one I really liked

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #451 on: September 07, 2010, 10:12:01 AM »

Founders 2010 Nemesis barleywine, good but not great, disappointed at $6/bottle


I really enjoyed this beer. It was like a hoppy barleywine/imperial red/porter mix. It was so complex, and very balanced considering it was 100 IBU's, and I loved the dark chocolate aftertaste mixed with the hops.

But, at $6/bottle, that is out of my price point for buying more than one (if that was even an option - one bottle limit), so I have to agree with you there.

The ABT I thought was a good american attempt at a great style. I did a tasting with that and a few legit Belgians, and comparatively, the ABT was less 'flavorful', but more drinkable.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #452 on: September 07, 2010, 05:22:15 PM »
For those in the Madison area, this weekend is the the Thirsty Troll brew fest in Mount Horeb.

Great time, lots of tasty local beer... had a jalapeno beer last year, which got my pebble (vote) for best at the fest.

I'll be there again... 3rd year in a row.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #453 on: September 10, 2010, 04:37:49 PM »
Sipping an "Apocalypse Cow" from FFF.

This beer is perfect.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #454 on: September 11, 2010, 01:19:14 AM »
Sipping an "Apocalypse Cow" from FFF.

This beer is perfect.

And the bottle is badass looking
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #455 on: September 14, 2010, 07:43:56 PM »
As the season is almost upon us...  ANy recommendations on a solid Octoberfest beer?
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #456 on: September 14, 2010, 07:55:52 PM »
I suggest a 2L mug of Augustseiner in Munich.  3 of them and you may have trouble finding your hotel room... Not me though, found mine :)

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #457 on: September 14, 2010, 07:59:51 PM »
As the season is almost upon us...  ANy recommendations on a solid Octoberfest beer?

staghorn, summit oktoberfest, ayinger oktoberfest, brooklyn oktoberfest

avoid bells, becks, and hofbrau imo
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #458 on: September 14, 2010, 10:58:18 PM »
thanks for the support Hards.  I hope you wake up to a fridge full of fat tire this weekend.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #459 on: September 15, 2010, 06:46:19 PM »
staghorn, summit oktoberfest, ayinger oktoberfest, brooklyn oktoberfest

avoid bells, becks, and hofbrau imo

I would add to the try list Spatten and Upland.

To the avoid list add Three Floyds (Musterfest is just a 100% DISAPPOINTMENT)
But I like to throw handfuls...

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #460 on: September 15, 2010, 06:59:35 PM »

To the avoid list add Three Floyds (Musterfest is just a 100% DISAPPOINTMENT)

Good thing i passed over this one last week at the store, i was considering buying it. Thanks for the heads up.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #461 on: September 15, 2010, 07:23:49 PM »
I would add to the try list Spatten and Upland.

To the avoid list add Three Floyds (Musterfest is just a 100% DISAPPOINTMENT)

I don't think I've ever been disappointed by a Three Floyds beer.  Any particular reason you're not a fan?

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #462 on: September 15, 2010, 08:08:53 PM »
I don't think I've ever been disappointed by a Three Floyds beer.  Any particular reason you're not a fan?

Oh no, I am a self processed Three Floyds fanboy. I was just super disappointed by Munsterfest. It was just a meh beer - seemed like a Hauf Brau house style Oktoberfest which I also dislike. I brought a few bottles of Munsterfest down to Dark Lord Days this past year just get rid of them and the people I shared them with thought the same thing.

Now next months seasonal Broo Doo is one of three favorite beers on the planet. I have my case already ordered.
But I like to throw handfuls...

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #463 on: September 15, 2010, 08:18:27 PM »
I really need to take the trip down to dark lord day one of these years, did you have a good time?
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #464 on: September 16, 2010, 03:51:32 PM »
I know some of you must be BA members... what are your usernames over there? Just curious.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #465 on: September 18, 2010, 11:15:27 PM »

Now next months seasonal Broo Doo is one of three favorite beers on the planet. I have my case already ordered.

Just picked up broo doo from three cellars, where they told me it was as fresh as possible. Holy S*** it this a good beer! Perfect color for an IPA, and great, clean taste. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #466 on: September 25, 2010, 04:54:35 PM »
As a preface, I HATE flying dog brewery (an IPA mixed with a wheat is a travesty, "Flying Bitch"). But DOGToberfest is pretty good.  As a side, I hate most oktoberfest beers.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #467 on: September 27, 2010, 09:59:34 AM »
I've been drinking several of the Oktoberfests out there and think I've liked the Wurzburger best of all. Years ago I thought Sprecher made an excellent example but then they started pastuerizing all of their brews and now none are what they used to be: good beers.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #468 on: September 27, 2010, 10:30:22 AM »
Dogfish Head is now distributing Bitches Brew -- a special beer to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the legendary Miles Davis album of the same name.  I had a bottle of it this weekend (7 more in the fridge) ..... fantastic beer - a rich, smooth malt, somewhat chocolatey, with a smooth finish.  Outstanding beer -- as per usual from the guys at DFH

http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/occassional-rarities/bitches-brew.htm


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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #469 on: October 07, 2010, 06:16:06 PM »
Sitting at suds o hannah's in Beloit drinking a couple of Sierra Nevada torpedoes. I'm a big fan of IPas.  Tastes better than their regular ipa. On par with lakefront Which I believe to have the best ipa. However i noticed new Glarus has a moon man no coast ipa on tap here. Has anyone tried it? As seen from every beer post I've made I'm no new glarus fan. (something about being a dbag fan boy follower turns me off see: aj bombers, new glarus, soccer, the "fear the deer" movement, Spanish ods) but I'll give that up to enjoy a good ipa if people think it's good

 I've got time for one more. I'll give it a shot.

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« Reply #470 on: October 07, 2010, 08:41:02 PM »
Moon Man is fantastic. Has the big hop aroma of an IPA, but is very drinkable.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #471 on: October 07, 2010, 09:54:50 PM »
Sitting at suds o hannah's in Beloit drinking a couple of Sierra Nevada torpedoes. I'm a big fan of IPas.  Tastes better than their regular ipa. On par with lakefront Which I believe to have the best ipa. However i noticed new Glarus has a moon man no coast ipa on tap here. Has anyone tried it? As seen from every beer post I've made I'm no new glarus fan. (something about being a dbag fan boy follower turns me off see: aj bombers, new glarus, soccer, the "fear the deer" movement, Spanish ods) but I'll give that up to enjoy a good ipa if people think it's good

 I've got time for one more. I'll give it a shot.

Moon man is a pale ale, not an IPA. But, incredible on tap IMO. Awesome beer.

Also, torpedo is Sierra Nevada's "regular" IPA. What else are you thinking of? Celebration is a seasonal IPA they make, and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is an American pale ale, and a decent/average beer. They don't really make any other widely distributed IPA's... except for maybe harvest ale... which was a one time release.

I agree Lakefront's IPA is awesome, but not quite my favorite.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #472 on: October 07, 2010, 09:56:17 PM »
Let us know how you like the moon man.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #473 on: October 11, 2010, 08:53:21 AM »
Just discovered that my local grocery store in Ponte Vedra, FL stocks several Lake Front beers. Any recommendations?  I really can't remember much about the beer from a couple hazy brewery tours back in the day.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #474 on: October 11, 2010, 09:54:13 AM »
Let us know how you like the moon man.

Moon man was ok (IPA or Pale ale... whatever). not as good as the torpedo or lakefront IPA. but after my 3rd-4th IPA I lose my taste for them.  I'll have to try it again

 

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