Originally Posted by MissJ (Post 24398363)

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The Rogue Voodoo series ales make no sense to me

Originally Posted by MissJ (Post 24404367)

With the Voodoo series, it seems like everyone I've talked to about them either loves them or just completely hates them. I've heard a lot of "omg straight down the drain" type comments. I've tried two of them, I believe, and was just sort of meh. Not a lot of taste (to me) and not worth the effort. We have so many amazing beers in Portland so I'm a bit hard to impress at times. :p

I actually don't like really sweet beers. Take Southern Tier's Creme Brulee, I think it smells fantastic, but is too sweet to drink. However, I love beer and dessert. I've had that combo as a meal many times. Give me a piece of good cake and something bourbon-y and I'm a happy camper.

Tried a few South Carolina beers this weekend. I always try to grab the locals when I am back home. Also grabbed the DuClaw Sweet Baby Jesus. Liked it, but like the Terrapin Liquid Bliss more.

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 24410100)

Went out tonight for the Tuesday promo - 7 beers for $6. Started with Highland Thunderstruck porter, followed by Berghoff red ale, Abita Mardi Gras bock, Fathead Headhunter IPA, Swamphead Darkwater black IPA, Rogue dead guy and finished with bartender Mike's home brew. Oh, started with a pint of Harp since the promo didn't start for another half hour. Hands down winner was the Headhunter, a hoppy explosion - grapefruitier than a glass of ruby red grapefruit juice. I'm beered out and ready for bed.

Originally Posted by kipper (Post 24411559)

Where was this, and why wasn't I invited? :D

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 24412540)

To be fair, kipper, they were half beers and I only found out about it yesterday afternoon. Still, 7 half beers for $6 is an outstanding bargain.

Funny story - I posted a critical review of Miller's Ale House on Tripadvisor. Their marketing manager invited me to email with my specific complaints. I complained about their beer selection (among other things) and added a link to Fishale, my local craft brew bar to tell him that this was what I had been hoping for when I stepped into their establishment. In grabbing the link, I saw the promo. We usually go there Saturday afternoon for a few beers after a hike. This has apparently been going on for quite a while and I just found out about it myself. Tuesday night used to be a gym night. :D

Originally Posted by kipper (Post 24415820)

:D Let's see, 7 half beers is 3.5 full beers. That is an outstanding bargain!

LOL, did you hear from Miller's Ale House addressing your specific concerns?

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 24416342)

I'd be shocked if I did. The shame of it all is there was a place called "World of Beers" a block away. I filed that in the "where to go next time I'm in JAX" folder.

Originally Posted by kipper (Post 24417598)

There are a few Miller's Ale House locations in PA, but we've never been to one. It sounds like our experience at Steak & Ale, where they had a decent wine list, and a very small beer list.

Originally Posted by MissJ (Post 24421000)

Steak & Ale still exists? :eek:


No interesting beers for me this week, I have the flu. Heading down to SF next weekend though and planning to visit a few breweries.

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 24421241)

Besides the beer selection, I had 2 other issues. The steamed clams were overseasoned with Old Bay seasoning. When I eat a clam, I want to taste clam. The mahi mahi I ordered blackened was merely grilled when it arrived. I opted to eat it anyway. Neither of these is a deal killer, just an annoyance. It was really the beer selection that threw me off. Oh, and an 18 year old server. There should be a rule that you have to be old enough to drink to serve beer. Otherwise, how can you recommend a beer for me? This server told me she'd never tasted a beer in her life.

I haven't been in a Steak and Ale in 25 years. I recall that I liked the food but don't remember the beer selection being anything special. Today, it should be better so shame on them that it's not.

I had no idea Miller's was a chain until I went online afterwards.

Originally Posted by MissJ (Post 24421000)

Steak & Ale still exists? :eek:


No interesting beers for me this week, I have the flu. Heading down to SF next weekend though and planning to visit a few breweries.

Originally Posted by dchristiva (Post 24421624)

Nothing. Emptied it out for Lent. :(