What beer, ale, or similar are you drinking?
Jan 5, 2015, 4:15 pm
#2762
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How'd you manage that? Wanna trade for some Westy?
There was an article recently about beer hounds in a worldwide trading club buying up all the Goose island in Chicagoland by pre-arranging with beer store managers to take everything at 20% over retail.
I managed to get two 4-packs and a single of the regular only.
GI decided to distribute on Black Friday to Whole Foods and CVS for God's sake. Totally hosing the little store owners.
There was an article recently about beer hounds in a worldwide trading club buying up all the Goose island in Chicagoland by pre-arranging with beer store managers to take everything at 20% over retail.
I managed to get two 4-packs and a single of the regular only.
GI decided to distribute on Black Friday to Whole Foods and CVS for God's sake. Totally hosing the little store owners.
Jan 5, 2015, 4:18 pm
#2763
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There is a great B&B next door, quite reasonable, that lets you, as part of your stay, drink UNLIMITED St. Bernardus from the fridge in the lounge. Some terrific restaurants nearby as well. A highlight of our trip almost 2 years back.
Jan 5, 2015, 9:59 pm
#2764
Join Date: Dec 2010
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I just picked up a 6pk of 21st Amendment Fire Side Chat. Its a tasty spiced ale. I really enjoy their Brew Free or Die IPA as well.
Jan 5, 2015, 10:06 pm
#2765
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St. Bernardus brewery is a lot of fun to visit. In the same general area as Westvleteren and Struisse. Take the "Belbus" to/from Poperinge station.
There is a great B&B next door, quite reasonable, that lets you, as part of your stay, drink UNLIMITED St. Bernardus from the fridge in the lounge. Some terrific restaurants nearby as well. A highlight of our trip almost 2 years back.
There is a great B&B next door, quite reasonable, that lets you, as part of your stay, drink UNLIMITED St. Bernardus from the fridge in the lounge. Some terrific restaurants nearby as well. A highlight of our trip almost 2 years back.
Jan 6, 2015, 4:07 am
#2766
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Jan 9, 2015, 11:26 pm
#2767
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Brooklyn Brewery's Dry Irish Stout
Jan 11, 2015, 8:45 am
#2768
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No new beer in the fridge but Mrs BamaVol suggested we head over to Fishale after the farmers market yesterday. I washed down my plate of mahi sliders with on-tap Goose Island bourbon county stout. Very enjoyable but I don't see why I had to pay $8 for such a small serving - looked to be an 8 ounce glass.
Jan 11, 2015, 1:06 pm
#2769
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No new beer in the fridge but Mrs BamaVol suggested we head over to Fishale after the farmers market yesterday. I washed down my plate of mahi sliders with on-tap Goose Island bourbon county stout. Very enjoyable but I don't see why I had to pay $8 for such a small serving - looked to be an 8 ounce glass.
Jan 11, 2015, 1:24 pm
#2770
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No new beer in the fridge but Mrs BamaVol suggested we head over to Fishale after the farmers market yesterday. I washed down my plate of mahi sliders with on-tap Goose Island bourbon county stout. Very enjoyable but I don't see why I had to pay $8 for such a small serving - looked to be an 8 ounce glass.
It's $7+ a bottle in the liquor store and it sells out instantly. One of the great beers of its type in the world.
Jan 11, 2015, 5:19 pm
#2771
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Jan 11, 2015, 9:45 pm
#2772
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Smithwick's!
Jan 11, 2015, 10:03 pm
#2773
Join Date: Jul 2011
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8wired iStout
Mikkeller Black Hole
Kaiju! Robohop
Kaiju! Where Strides The Behemoth
Westvleteren 12
Rochefort 6/8/10
Mikkeller Black Hole
Kaiju! Robohop
Kaiju! Where Strides The Behemoth
Westvleteren 12
Rochefort 6/8/10
Jan 12, 2015, 7:46 am
#2774
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