What beer, ale, or similar are you drinking?
Feb 2, 2014, 11:38 am
#2296
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Grabbed some four-packs from Brew Dog at the beer store yesterday. They have a mixed content of four different beers:
Cocoa Psycho (Imperial Russian Stout brewed with chocolate and coffee 10% abv)
Jack Hammer (West Coast India Pale Ale 7,2% abv)
Dead Pony Club (Californian Pale Ale 3,8% abv)
Libertine Black Ale (Twentyfirst Century Black Ale 7,2% abv)
Starting with the Dead Pony, both Jack Hammer and Libertine were winners. I'll turn over to Cocoa Psycho for desert shortly.
Memo to self: Stock up on those four-packs!
Cocoa Psycho (Imperial Russian Stout brewed with chocolate and coffee 10% abv)
Jack Hammer (West Coast India Pale Ale 7,2% abv)
Dead Pony Club (Californian Pale Ale 3,8% abv)
Libertine Black Ale (Twentyfirst Century Black Ale 7,2% abv)
Starting with the Dead Pony, both Jack Hammer and Libertine were winners. I'll turn over to Cocoa Psycho for desert shortly.
Memo to self: Stock up on those four-packs!
Feb 3, 2014, 3:06 pm
#2297
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Took the local beerseller up on his recommendation of Evolution Brewing's Exile ESB. I was pleasantly surprised. Much more crisp and clean that I anticipated for an ESB. Their marketing says it's "inspired by the pale ales of England", but I don't think I'd have made that comparison. I do agree with the "fruity and aromatic" description, though.
Quite tasty, and definitely on the list to buy again.
While there, I picked up some Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager, which is a nice staple, and a 12 pack of Miller Lite for my friends and family who just won't try the craft selections in my beer fridge. At least they were the "throwback" cans. I will say that I opened a couple and tried that "punch top" which did make the pour nice. I realize I can do that with any can, but the novelty was entertaining over the weekend.
Also grabbed six bottles of Rouge Dead Guy Ale for my wife. Good on her for finding a craft beer she enjoys.
For the life of me, I can't remember the other six-pack I bought to round out the case. I guess the beer fridge is so full I can't remember one purchase from the next. It's nice to have variety, though.
Quite tasty, and definitely on the list to buy again.
While there, I picked up some Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager, which is a nice staple, and a 12 pack of Miller Lite for my friends and family who just won't try the craft selections in my beer fridge. At least they were the "throwback" cans. I will say that I opened a couple and tried that "punch top" which did make the pour nice. I realize I can do that with any can, but the novelty was entertaining over the weekend.
Also grabbed six bottles of Rouge Dead Guy Ale for my wife. Good on her for finding a craft beer she enjoys.
For the life of me, I can't remember the other six-pack I bought to round out the case. I guess the beer fridge is so full I can't remember one purchase from the next. It's nice to have variety, though.
Feb 4, 2014, 8:51 am
#2298
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Three Floyds looking to double in size, add distillery:
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/l...315c46c09.html
About time. Should have done this 10 years ago.
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/l...315c46c09.html
About time. Should have done this 10 years ago.
Feb 4, 2014, 7:57 pm
#2299
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Three Floyds looking to double in size, add distillery:
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/l...315c46c09.html
About time. Should have done this 10 years ago.
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/l...315c46c09.html
About time. Should have done this 10 years ago.
Feb 4, 2014, 9:34 pm
#2300
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Today's beer fridge selection is Miller Lite. I usually only drink Miller on tap but I won a 24 pack as part of a silent auction package that included a beer cooler and a $25.00 gift certificate to a local resturant. For what I paid total ($52.00) the beer was free.
Feb 5, 2014, 9:42 am
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Nothing ever wrong with that! ^
Feb 5, 2014, 9:44 am
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Feb 5, 2014, 5:53 pm
#2303
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Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
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Feb 6, 2014, 10:57 pm
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For an upcoming porter/stout beer tasting, I bought some Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. Yummy!
Feb 7, 2014, 7:03 pm
#2305
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While watching the opening ceremonies tonight:
- Rodenbach Grand Cru (via Costco)
- Shorts Empress Catherine Imperial Stout
- Founders Imperial Stout
- Rodenbach Grand Cru (via Costco)
- Shorts Empress Catherine Imperial Stout
- Founders Imperial Stout
Feb 7, 2014, 9:47 pm
#2306
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Asahi
Feb 10, 2014, 6:49 pm
#2307
Feb 12, 2014, 5:43 am
#2308
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Yeti Oak Aged Imperial Stout and
Yeti Chocolate Oak Aged Imperial Stout
Yeti Chocolate Oak Aged Imperial Stout
Feb 12, 2014, 1:16 pm
#2309
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Which beer is the best local beer from New York City?
Feb 12, 2014, 1:37 pm
#2310
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Depends on personal tastes, I'm enjoying Sixpoint - http://sixpoint.com/