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Author Topic: The Beer Thread  (Read 644866 times)

Sir Lawrence

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #875 on: May 08, 2012, 11:44:58 AM »
Ludum habemus.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #876 on: May 08, 2012, 11:50:26 AM »
But I like to throw handfuls...

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #877 on: May 08, 2012, 11:50:51 AM »
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My summer list was recently released:

http://www.worldbeercup.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/WBC12-Winners-List1.pdf

  Same. I was amazed at the amount of breweries that won that I have not heard of compared to years past. I believe they said entrants for this year's WBC were up about 20% from last year.

  Revolution Brewery in Chicago has some amazing food, bacon covered popcorn..mmmmm.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #878 on: May 08, 2012, 12:03:24 PM »
Does it make me a bitch if I like Summer Shandy?  Also, anyone make their own shandy, rather than buying it?

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #879 on: May 08, 2012, 12:10:35 PM »
Does it make me a bitch if I like Summer Shandy?  Also, anyone make their own shandy, rather than buying it?

It makes you a bitch, yes. :)

But everyone likes what they like.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #880 on: May 08, 2012, 12:35:39 PM »
Category 44: American-Style Premium Lager or Specialty Lager, 37 Entries
Gold: Steel Reserve, Miller Brewing Co., Golden, CO
Silver: Evans Original, Cervecería Mexicana, Corona, CA


I refuse to recognize any beer governing body as legitimate if they award a gold medal, in any category, to Steel Reserve.
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #881 on: May 08, 2012, 12:56:53 PM »
Category 44: American-Style Premium Lager or Specialty Lager, 37 Entries
Gold: Steel Reserve, Miller Brewing Co., Golden, CO
Silver: Evans Original, Cervecería Mexicana, Corona, CA


I refuse to recognize any beer governing body as legitimate if they award a gold medal, in any category, to Steel Reserve.

They should at least change the category name to "Best way to get drunk cheap if you're in college or homeless".

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« Reply #882 on: May 09, 2012, 06:17:42 PM »
Does it make me a bitch if I like Summer Shandy?  Also, anyone make their own shandy, rather than buying it?

Oh man that stuff is awful. Leiny's makes some good beer (Big Eddy), but that is not one of them.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #883 on: May 09, 2012, 07:11:51 PM »
Had some Furthermore Knot Stock yesterday. It opened up ok, but nothing REALLY exciting.  Some pepper hints, the rest was kinda nondescript.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #884 on: May 10, 2012, 09:15:57 AM »
Had some Furthermore Knot Stock yesterday. It opened up ok, but nothing REALLY exciting.  Some pepper hints, the rest was kinda nondescript.

I do knot like that beer.  It is right up there with juniper and smoke infused beers with ones that I hate.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #885 on: May 10, 2012, 09:48:01 AM »
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It is right up there with juniper and smoke infused beers with ones that I hate.

 
+1, I don't want to drink a campfire when I have a beer
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #886 on: May 10, 2012, 02:10:46 PM »
Speaking of Furthermore, how's the Makeweight?

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« Reply #887 on: May 10, 2012, 02:31:12 PM »
I stopped in Three Cellars in Franklin for the 1st time, neat set-up but wtf? their website states 'over 500 beers' - where? No way they offer even close to 500 beers as far as I could tell but they do have a great selection of midwest micros and the ability to buy single bottles is a plus

They just recently cut out a lot of their imports-probably about 90% of them. They kept the ones that actually sold. They're still expanding their regional/national selection in order to fill the spaces the imports left behind.

I'm actually going there today, they've got Vintage Jinja Ninja and Saison DuPont on tap. They also have that Nebraska IPA (I think it was call Romancing the Cone) on tap-it is REEEALLY delicious.

If anyone is in the Wind Lake direction, definitely check out B&B Beverage. Very good selection (Probably Groppi-size) and the owner, Ahman, is really knowledgeable.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #888 on: May 10, 2012, 06:21:39 PM »
Speaking of Furthermore, how's the Makeweight?

I like it. Very complex. Blend of American, British and Belgian IPA's. Has some good funk to it which I like. Kind of barnyardy but still has some smooth hops bitterness. 
But I like to throw handfuls...

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #889 on: May 14, 2012, 01:10:42 PM »
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #890 on: May 15, 2012, 07:59:06 PM »
Ludum habemus.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #891 on: May 15, 2012, 08:23:00 PM »
Have been able to try three new things lately......

Six Point Bengali Tiger - IPA, 16oz can poured into a shaker pint....pretty good, but a typical hopped up IPA. It's not as good Two Hearted but it was a pretty good beer.
Six Point Resin - American Imperial / Double IPA, 16oz can poured into a tulip....it's a good beer, but again not great. Nice bitterness but still floral. It's a thick beer - which I really enjoyed. The taste does linger a bit, but I am a fan of that.

Not beer, but still really worth trying...

Virtue Cider's RedStreak - English Style Cider, draft, shaker pint - I finally saw this on draft and wanted to try this as I have only been able to have some samples in the office in the past. It's easily one of the top ciders I have ever tried. It's not sweet at all like Crispin or 99% of the others out on the market, but rather very dry and almost champagne like. It's extremely refreshing and clean. It's worth a try or at least ask for a taste if you see it.



Has anyone else tried RedStreak? I had it at the Hideout and was really impressed. Really hard to describe, neither a beer nor a wine but really good. A little dry and smelled like real apples with a little Autumn thrown in. I would be interested in hearing what others think.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #892 on: May 16, 2012, 12:35:40 PM »
Has anyone had their hands on Lakefront's Wisconsinite yet?

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« Reply #893 on: May 16, 2012, 01:03:24 PM »
Has anyone had their hands on Lakefront's Wisconsinite yet?

Yes.  I picked up a six pack this weekend.  I'd say it is pretty similar to Hacker Pschorr but a little sweeter.  Adding a lemon makes it quite a bit more bitter.  As usual, it's a solid beer from Lakefront but nothing earth shattering.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #894 on: May 16, 2012, 03:18:43 PM »
Any takes on more craft brewers using cans?  I liken the switch, easier to carry, I own a bunch of can coozies...so yeah, pro can.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #895 on: May 16, 2012, 03:24:22 PM »
I'm all for the can esp. since I pour it into a glass anyway.

Off the top of my head, now Sierra Nevada, Oskar blues and Milwaukee Brewing are canning besides some UK beers that have been for a while.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #896 on: May 16, 2012, 03:33:12 PM »
The last time I had a microbrew out of a can it tasted like the can.   
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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #897 on: May 16, 2012, 03:44:14 PM »
The last time I had a microbrew out of a can it tasted like the can.   

+1

I bought some Island Wheat once for a Metra ride into Chicago. Here I was trying to be cool with a micro in a can and everyone agreed it tasted like ass.

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #898 on: May 16, 2012, 04:36:37 PM »
You don't actually taste the can because the cans are lined but when it's up by your nose you smell the aluminum and that fools your senses into tasting it

if you pour the can contents into a glass you won't 'taste' the can

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Re: The Beer Thread
« Reply #899 on: May 16, 2012, 06:20:12 PM »
You don't actually taste the can because the cans are lined but when it's up by your nose you smell the aluminum and that fools your senses into tasting it

if you pour the can contents into a glass you won't 'taste' the can

right, and that is what they intend for you to do... same with bottles.

pour into a glass.

 

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