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NEVERENDING ♾️ The NEVERENDING Beer Thread
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Miles Ignatius
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You Can Count On Me!
Z:
I'm "volunteering" {Hah! What a joy, indeed!} for the Mountain West Pour Team for the AM Saturday Session; I'll look for you guys....
FYI Your Cherry Creek "Partner in Crime" Mr. Vaughn is managing the Wahoo Fish Taco establishment on Wazee St. You ought to hit him up for a few shrimp enchiladas when you make it to the GABF...
:b: :b: :b: :b: :b:
Z:
I'm "volunteering" {Hah! What a joy, indeed!} for the Mountain West Pour Team for the AM Saturday Session; I'll look for you guys....
FYI Your Cherry Creek "Partner in Crime" Mr. Vaughn is managing the Wahoo Fish Taco establishment on Wazee St. You ought to hit him up for a few shrimp enchiladas when you make it to the GABF...
:b: :b: :b: :b: :b:
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It's Pumpkin Ale time
I was excited when i found Pumkin Ale on the beer aisle at my local grocery store. okay i been stalking the store since september 1st. Here were my picks after i passed on Blue Moon...
Cottonwood Pumpkin Spiced Ale (Carolina Beer & Beverage, LLC)
good mix of spices and overall good flavor... will buy again.
Saranac Pumpkin Ale (Matt Brewing Company, The)
i only had one so... but the some nutmeg flavor but the beer itself was a bit skunky I hope it was just the bottle i had... i'll find out tonite. Thus far i am not impress.
I was excited when i found Pumkin Ale on the beer aisle at my local grocery store. okay i been stalking the store since september 1st. Here were my picks after i passed on Blue Moon...Cottonwood Pumpkin Spiced Ale (Carolina Beer & Beverage, LLC)
good mix of spices and overall good flavor... will buy again.
Saranac Pumpkin Ale (Matt Brewing Company, The)
i only had one so... but the some nutmeg flavor but the beer itself was a bit skunky I hope it was just the bottle i had... i'll find out tonite. Thus far i am not impress.
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Pumpkin Ale Time
Don't know why I am so forgiving of Blue Moon...probably has something to do with them making a great Belgian white ale - mmmm coriander.....but I digress. I purchased a 6 of their pumpkin ale last night. Last couple years I haven't been able to even taste the pumpkin in their brew. If they don't pull it off this year I guess I'll have to go make my own. Damn!;-)
Don't know why I am so forgiving of Blue Moon...probably has something to do with them making a great Belgian white ale - mmmm coriander.....but I digress. I purchased a 6 of their pumpkin ale last night. Last couple years I haven't been able to even taste the pumpkin in their brew. If they don't pull it off this year I guess I'll have to go make my own. Damn!;-)
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Beers:b: from the Lagunitas Brewing Company have finally hit the Atlanta market - have to admire any brewer that produces a Freak Out Ale with the original Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention cover art on the label - have to see if I can track down a bottle of that for the weekend.
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GABF Preview article in Denver Post
http://test.denverpost.com/enterta ... ci_4370875
Beer festival rolls out the barrels for 25th year
9/21/2006 09:14 PM
By Dick Kreck
Denver Post Staff Writer
Craft brewers - regional beer makers churning out dozens of styles - are an American business success story.
That success and, not incidentally, beer itself, will be celebrated for the 25th time at the Great American Beer Festival at the Colorado Convention Center starting Thursday and running through Sept. 30. A whopping 380 breweries from across the country will offer 1-ounce samples of more than 1,600 beers, ranging from light lagers to heavy barley wines, and 30,000 beer aficionados are expected to walk the 188,000-square- foot hall during the three-day event.
The growth has been phenomenal.
According to the Brewers Association, a trade group based in Boulder, the volume of craft beer sold in the first half of 2006 rose 11 percent over the same period last year while the U.S. beer market overall rose only 3.1 percent. This follows craft growth of 7 percent in 2004 and 9 percent in 2005. Craft-beer sales in 1980 were a mere 25,000 barrels. Production hit 7.1 million barrels and $4.3 billion in sales last year.
These numbers pale in comparison to the industry's beer-making giants. For example, Anheuser-Busch, which has 48 percent of the American beer market, churned out 117 million barrels last year, and craft-beer sales make up only 3.4 percent of all the suds sold in the U.S. and 10 percent in Colorado, according to Brewers Association figures.
Yet the craft-beer industry's growth since the first new breweries emerged in the 1970s has led to the establishment of more than 1,300 U.S. brewers, including large regionals like Boston Beer Co., Sierra Nevada and New Belgium, and hundreds of small brewpubs, restaurants that make their own beer.
What better way to celebrate the silver anniversary of the nation's largest beer festival than another beer? Charlie Papazian, a founder of the GABF and president of the Brewers Association, has re-created one of his favorite recipes to come up with 25th Year Beer, brewed at Boulder Beer Co.
"It's based on a home-brew recipe that I have replicated several times," said Papazian, who travels the world to advance the cause of interesting and well-made beers. "My wife says it's her favorite. It's an IPA made with a hop from New Zealand that not many brewers use." It will be poured during the festival.
Only the foolhardy would attempt to taste all 1,600 beers, and festival organizers hope no one would. Their recommendation is to focus on a particular style or region.
In addition to the beers available to the public, 100 professional judges will award medals to some of the 2,300 beers entered in the GABF's annual competitions in 69 style categories. Awards ceremonies take place at 1:30 p.m. during the Sept. 30 afternoon session. There also will be daily seminars on matching food and beer.
Twenty-five years ago, the first festival, held in Boulder, drew only 700 tasters who could pick from offerings by 22 breweries. It's grown well beyond those meager beginnings. "It feels great," gushed Papazian. "How many things can we say we've done 25 times and enjoyed it?"
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Dick Kreck may be reached at 303-954-1456 or dkreck@denverpost.com.
Great American Beer Festival
FESTIVAL|25th annual gathering of 380 U.S. brewers with 1,600 beers at the Colorado Convention Center downtown|5:30-10 p.m., Thursday and Sept. 29; 12:30-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Sept. 30|$15-$145|Tickets, information at 303-447-0816 or visit beertown.org/events/gabf/index.htm
http://test.denverpost.com/enterta ... ci_4370875
Beer festival rolls out the barrels for 25th year
9/21/2006 09:14 PM
By Dick Kreck
Denver Post Staff Writer
Craft brewers - regional beer makers churning out dozens of styles - are an American business success story.
That success and, not incidentally, beer itself, will be celebrated for the 25th time at the Great American Beer Festival at the Colorado Convention Center starting Thursday and running through Sept. 30. A whopping 380 breweries from across the country will offer 1-ounce samples of more than 1,600 beers, ranging from light lagers to heavy barley wines, and 30,000 beer aficionados are expected to walk the 188,000-square- foot hall during the three-day event.
The growth has been phenomenal.
According to the Brewers Association, a trade group based in Boulder, the volume of craft beer sold in the first half of 2006 rose 11 percent over the same period last year while the U.S. beer market overall rose only 3.1 percent. This follows craft growth of 7 percent in 2004 and 9 percent in 2005. Craft-beer sales in 1980 were a mere 25,000 barrels. Production hit 7.1 million barrels and $4.3 billion in sales last year.
These numbers pale in comparison to the industry's beer-making giants. For example, Anheuser-Busch, which has 48 percent of the American beer market, churned out 117 million barrels last year, and craft-beer sales make up only 3.4 percent of all the suds sold in the U.S. and 10 percent in Colorado, according to Brewers Association figures.
Yet the craft-beer industry's growth since the first new breweries emerged in the 1970s has led to the establishment of more than 1,300 U.S. brewers, including large regionals like Boston Beer Co., Sierra Nevada and New Belgium, and hundreds of small brewpubs, restaurants that make their own beer.
What better way to celebrate the silver anniversary of the nation's largest beer festival than another beer? Charlie Papazian, a founder of the GABF and president of the Brewers Association, has re-created one of his favorite recipes to come up with 25th Year Beer, brewed at Boulder Beer Co.
"It's based on a home-brew recipe that I have replicated several times," said Papazian, who travels the world to advance the cause of interesting and well-made beers. "My wife says it's her favorite. It's an IPA made with a hop from New Zealand that not many brewers use." It will be poured during the festival.
Only the foolhardy would attempt to taste all 1,600 beers, and festival organizers hope no one would. Their recommendation is to focus on a particular style or region.
In addition to the beers available to the public, 100 professional judges will award medals to some of the 2,300 beers entered in the GABF's annual competitions in 69 style categories. Awards ceremonies take place at 1:30 p.m. during the Sept. 30 afternoon session. There also will be daily seminars on matching food and beer.
Twenty-five years ago, the first festival, held in Boulder, drew only 700 tasters who could pick from offerings by 22 breweries. It's grown well beyond those meager beginnings. "It feels great," gushed Papazian. "How many things can we say we've done 25 times and enjoyed it?"
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Dick Kreck may be reached at 303-954-1456 or dkreck@denverpost.com.
Great American Beer Festival
FESTIVAL|25th annual gathering of 380 U.S. brewers with 1,600 beers at the Colorado Convention Center downtown|5:30-10 p.m., Thursday and Sept. 29; 12:30-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Sept. 30|$15-$145|Tickets, information at 303-447-0816 or visit beertown.org/events/gabf/index.htm
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GABF week has arrived
Alright...my liver already hurts from "warming up" over this last weekend...but GABF week has finally arrived! For those in Denver, there are events and parties every night leading up to the actual beerfest!
Tonight is the official keg kick off party at the Falling Rock Tap House. Meant more for the locals, Chris brings out 20+ kegs of stuff not available in Colorado on a regular basis! It's an awesome event at starts around 5 but different stuff goes on tap through the whole night.
Unfortunately for me, I'll only be Denver on Friday and Saturday this week and will miss all of the mid-week parties.
Cheers and I hope to see some of you floating around during the week!
Alright...my liver already hurts from "warming up" over this last weekend...but GABF week has finally arrived! For those in Denver, there are events and parties every night leading up to the actual beerfest!
Tonight is the official keg kick off party at the Falling Rock Tap House. Meant more for the locals, Chris brings out 20+ kegs of stuff not available in Colorado on a regular basis! It's an awesome event at starts around 5 but different stuff goes on tap through the whole night.
Unfortunately for me, I'll only be Denver on Friday and Saturday this week and will miss all of the mid-week parties.
Cheers and I hope to see some of you floating around during the week!
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Witness the miraculous healing power of beer, as seen on the streets of Moscow.
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It's Pumpkin Ale time
Cottonwood Pumpkin Spiced Ale (Carolina Beer & Beverage, LLC)
good mix of spices and overall good flavor... will buy again.
Saranac Pumpkin Ale (Matt Brewing Company, The)
i only had one so... but the some nutmeg flavor but the beer itself was a bit skunky I hope it was just the bottle i had... i'll find out tonite. Thus far i am not impress.
This past weekend was the annual biscuit family pumpkin beer competition. Six different pumpkin beers, one night on the patio, winner take all. The clear favorite this year was the Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale. While the Blue Moon and Saranac placed second and third respectively.
These top three get invited back to the house for a rematch this coming Saturday.
:b:
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This past weekend was the annual biscuit family pumpkin beer competition. Six different pumpkin beers, one night on the patio, winner take all. The clear favorite this year was the Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale. While the Blue Moon and Saranac placed second and third respectively.
These top three get invited back to the house for a rematch this coming Saturday.
Out of curousity what was the other three beers of the six.
to follow up from my previous post... the Saranac wound up being enjoyable... i will still take the Cottonwood Pumpkin ale over the Saranac. Biscuit I have one Cottonwood Pumpkin ale left it yours... i'll leave along I-85 near a Biscuitville sign;-) You can get it on your way to upstate south carolina.
Maister, have you tried the blue moon pumpkin ale this year? biscuit has me wondering, seeing that he picked it over the saranac.
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Hopefully, I will run into you on Saturday at the Connissuer Session!
:b:OTOH, Is Blue Moon Pumpkin supposed to taste like Pumpkin? Just my take on it.
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Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale
Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale
Post Road Pumpkin Ale.
That's mighty thoughtful of you. I'll reconsider flying just for that reason. Do you think it'll keep until Christmas?
Don't get me wrong, the Saranac is good stuff. I just found the clove and pumpkin mixed well with the Blue Moon. Mrs. biscuit remarked that it would have still been good with an orange. I took a pass on that.
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Four days until I'll be drinking at the Great American Beer Festival!
Four days until I'll be drinking at the Great American Beer Festival!
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This past weekend was the annual biscuit family pumpkin beer competition. Six different pumpkin beers, one night on the patio, winner take all. The clear favorite this year was the Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale. While the Blue Moon and Saranac placed second and third respectively.
These top three get invited back to the house for a rematch this coming Saturday.
This inspired a pedal down to your favorite six pack shop last night for an assortment of hopped pumpkin nectar. 'Tis the season... thanks for the reminder!
The Punkin' Ale is tasty.
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I just found out that my GABF week will be starting a little earlier than expected. Missed the opening party at the Falling Rock last night unfortunately, but I was just told there is a ticket for me to go to the Brewer's Only Dinner at the Wynkoop tomorrow night. Generally for brewers and media people only, this will no doubt be a very cool event for a serious enthusiast like myself.
That should give me just enough time to recover before friends fly in from Phoenix on Friday and the real debauchery begins! The lineup of beers that is being assembled at my house for the Friday pre-GABF party is coming together nicely. I won't bore you with the mundain details, but there are currently almost 100, highly sought after beers not available in Colorado cooling in the beer fridge. We certainly won't finish them, but we will try! :b:
And yes- it's pad locked...so don't even bother zman!!!
That should give me just enough time to recover before friends fly in from Phoenix on Friday and the real debauchery begins! The lineup of beers that is being assembled at my house for the Friday pre-GABF party is coming together nicely. I won't bore you with the mundain details, but there are currently almost 100, highly sought after beers not available in Colorado cooling in the beer fridge. We certainly won't finish them, but we will try! :b:
And yes- it's pad locked...so don't even bother zman!!!
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And yes- it's pad locked...so don't even bother zman!!!
ZMan leaves desk, to search out a set of bolt cutters and Code Enforcement property invasion immunity....
SIDE NOTE: Ticket purchased for the Connesseur Session on Saturday afternoon. Too late for the AHA discount but at least I am there. I know prana will be milling about, and I will keep an eye open with him (as he most likely will be looking for me in order to turn the other direction). Miles Ignatius is working a booth? Which booth? I will hopefully stop by and see him. Also, I have friends in the A-B booth that day, so I may have to stop by for a hello and a "water".... well, maybe just the hello.
I would like to boast about taking pictures for the unfortunate Cyburbians who cannot attend, but I will probably forget to bring my camera. :-| ;-) So it goes...
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They Don't Tell Us That Info...
Z:
I don't have a "brewer specific" assignment yet; I did sign up for the Mountain West Region [some brews I can speak with authority on] and that'll be determined Sat. when I get there.
It's like accepting a "assignment" for the CIA - you don't know until you get there!;-)
Last year, I got to pour for 4 Peaks from Arizona; that was a great time - their 8th St. Bitter and Scottish Ale are superb!
I'll keep a glazed eye out for you,,,,
Z:
I don't have a "brewer specific" assignment yet; I did sign up for the Mountain West Region [some brews I can speak with authority on] and that'll be determined Sat. when I get there.
It's like accepting a "assignment" for the CIA - you don't know until you get there!;-)
Last year, I got to pour for 4 Peaks from Arizona; that was a great time - their 8th St. Bitter and Scottish Ale are superb!
I'll keep a glazed eye out for you,,,,
prana
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Man- it's like I'm 10 and we just arrived in SoCal for the first time with tickets in hand to Disney, Sea World, Universal and a condo on the beach! I'm in pure beer bliss for the next 5 days! In fact, couldn't sleep last night in anticipation of this brewer's dinner tonight! Nothing like hanging out and having dinner with the owners and head brewers for Sam Adams, Stone, Dogfish Head, Russian River, Pizza Port, Allagash, Great Divide and hundreds of others! And then seeing old friends from Phoenix as the make their yearly pilgrimage to Denver for the actual beerfest.
And I'm supposed to write modifications for a project today? Yeah right! Might as well label me as useless tomorrow too! And I'm just flat out taking Friday off because I knew better than to even try to come into work!
And I'm supposed to write modifications for a project today? Yeah right! Might as well label me as useless tomorrow too! And I'm just flat out taking Friday off because I knew better than to even try to come into work!
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you say passion, some may call it depravity, but whatever!
be sure to stop by the BeerAdvocate booth during the event too. F1, I think.
and if you want more information about what's going on during, before and after GABF....GABF Forums :b:
be sure to stop by the BeerAdvocate booth during the event too. F1, I think.
and if you want more information about what's going on during, before and after GABF....GABF Forums :b:
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I will have to stop by BA's booth, that site is cool.
Last year, ESRI also has a booth there. They passed out GIS maps of national breweries. I wonder if they will be around...
My main plan is stopping by various Oregon and Washington booths and talking to the people running them. Do employees of the breweries work the booths, or is it volunteers? I think it is a little of both, regardless I will be doing research for my PacNW tour in 2 weeks.
Any of you East Coasters have any recommendations?
Last year, ESRI also has a booth there. They passed out GIS maps of national breweries. I wonder if they will be around...
My main plan is stopping by various Oregon and Washington booths and talking to the people running them. Do employees of the breweries work the booths, or is it volunteers? I think it is a little of both, regardless I will be doing research for my PacNW tour in 2 weeks.
Any of you East Coasters have any recommendations?
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I will have to stop by BA's booth, that site is cool.
Last year, ESRI also has a booth there. They passed out GIS maps of national breweries. I wonder if they will be around...
My main plan is stopping by various Oregon and Washington booths and talking to the people running them. Do employees of the breweries work the booths, or is it volunteers? I think it is a little of both, regardless I will be doing research for my PacNW tour in 2 weeks.
Any of you East Coasters have any recommendations?
In your PacNW tour drink a McMenamin's Terminator Stout for me! If you get a chance go to their Edgefield property in Oregon. You won't be sorry.
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Check out the SweetWater and Moon River breweries:b: from Georgia (I think I recommended SweetWater last year, maybe?). SweetWater's 420 Pale Ale and Exodus Porter are both GABF medal winners, and Moon River picked up a medal last year for German-Style Kölsch.
Mmmmm...beer...
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I'll second this. Finally found a place that actually stocked the stuff, and I must say on first impression, I'm dissapointed. We'll see how the other 5 go
. They said they should be gatting some other pumpkins in so I'll be able to get a good comparison.I just discovered this place and think I'm gonna become their best customer
Finally a place in Coles County that realizes there is more to beer then bud light:-D Oh yeah, you guys in CO suck.
I may have to plan my vacation next year around GABF.
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I second the SweetWater. i have enjoyed the 420 Pale Ale in the past... good stuff. Try the SweetWater Blue... it's a good breakfast beer;-)
Also i saw that DuckRabbit out of Farmville, NC was going to be there... try the Rabid Duck Russian Imperial Stout... it was there first high gravity brew after NC lifted the 6% limit for alcohol.
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GABF Brewer's Dinner
Well, my first event of the week was last night's Brewer's Dinner. Wow!!
The entire upper floor of the Wynkoop was filled with brewers, brewery employees and a few other enthusiasts. Decent spread of food but I am reminded this morning to eat more prior to and during these events! The conversations were great and the scene was definitely a glimpse into the excitement of what was about to happen over the next few days inside the convention center.
The beers were all great and I certainly didn't try them all, but the particular beers that I did have:
Mountain Sun I and IPA (Double IPA) very tasty!
New Belgium la Fleur Missuer- 15th Anniversary beer (and yes the misspelling is on purpose apparently)
Lost Abbey Avant Garde
Coconut Porter from Kona? Very nice too
and there were many, many more that I can't remember right now.
But after this event, many of the people wandered a few blocks down the street to the Falling Rock where Chris Black had quite the line up going. Another pint of the Mountain Sun Double IPA was followed by Dry Dock Old Ale. Announcements were made introducing a series of He'brews new beers as well as Pierre Celis' Grotten Brown and Flemish Ale followed by a nice round of applause as Pierre stood up from one of the big leather chairs. Again great conversations with New Belgium employees as well as RealAle employees from Texas.
My highlight of the night was definitely the Triple Warlock Imperial Stout from Bristol though. After sitting many years, conversations seemed to come to consensus at 2-3 years, and an estimated alcohol of almost 19%, this is one serious beer. Yep, it was really sweet and had a huge alcohol nose, but was strangely drinkable and really, really tasty. I think I can still feel it running through my veins after only a half pint last night.
Reminders for the rest of the weekend...drink more water than you think is necessary, eat more food and enjoy the moment!
Well, my first event of the week was last night's Brewer's Dinner. Wow!!
The entire upper floor of the Wynkoop was filled with brewers, brewery employees and a few other enthusiasts. Decent spread of food but I am reminded this morning to eat more prior to and during these events! The conversations were great and the scene was definitely a glimpse into the excitement of what was about to happen over the next few days inside the convention center.
The beers were all great and I certainly didn't try them all, but the particular beers that I did have:
Mountain Sun I and IPA (Double IPA) very tasty!
New Belgium la Fleur Missuer- 15th Anniversary beer (and yes the misspelling is on purpose apparently)
Lost Abbey Avant Garde
Coconut Porter from Kona? Very nice too
and there were many, many more that I can't remember right now.
But after this event, many of the people wandered a few blocks down the street to the Falling Rock where Chris Black had quite the line up going. Another pint of the Mountain Sun Double IPA was followed by Dry Dock Old Ale. Announcements were made introducing a series of He'brews new beers as well as Pierre Celis' Grotten Brown and Flemish Ale followed by a nice round of applause as Pierre stood up from one of the big leather chairs. Again great conversations with New Belgium employees as well as RealAle employees from Texas.
My highlight of the night was definitely the Triple Warlock Imperial Stout from Bristol though. After sitting many years, conversations seemed to come to consensus at 2-3 years, and an estimated alcohol of almost 19%, this is one serious beer. Yep, it was really sweet and had a huge alcohol nose, but was strangely drinkable and really, really tasty. I think I can still feel it running through my veins after only a half pint last night.
Reminders for the rest of the weekend...drink more water than you think is necessary, eat more food and enjoy the moment!
zman
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Gabf
We got there and there were many booths with lots of beer.
It was sunny out.
I almost remember something else, but... it's gone now. :-$
Actually, a good time was had by all, and many tasty beers were consumed. :-D
Didn't see prana or Miles. BUT I will be embarrassed if they saw me.
And, I got to meet Jim Koch of Sam Admans brewing. He was standing in the loooooong line to get into GABF, when we turned and asked, "You're Jim Koch, you don't have to stand in line with all us Chumps." He asked where the vendor's entrance was and a polite Chicago Bears fan next to us pointed it out.
(Interesting start to a very good day)
We got there and there were many booths with lots of beer.
It was sunny out.
I almost remember something else, but... it's gone now. :-$
Actually, a good time was had by all, and many tasty beers were consumed. :-D
Didn't see prana or Miles. BUT I will be embarrassed if they saw me.
And, I got to meet Jim Koch of Sam Admans brewing. He was standing in the loooooong line to get into GABF, when we turned and asked, "You're Jim Koch, you don't have to stand in line with all us Chumps." He asked where the vendor's entrance was and a polite Chicago Bears fan next to us pointed it out.
(Interesting start to a very good day)
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Went to the local grocery store to purchase some brews for the weekend. Saw 2 new ones in there - Stone Mill Pale Ale and Wild Hop IPA. Looking at the packaging closely they are "organic" beers using organically grown hops & barley from Green Valley Brewing Company. Okay so far, except it seemed too coinsidental. you know green products form Green Valley
Looked on the bottom of the six-pack holder and noticed the words --- Anshesuer Busch Co., St. Louis, Mo.:-c
Decided to plop down the $6.99 (on sale from $7.49) for the Pale and took it home (along with a six of Newcastle, Sierra Nevada and Flying Dog Pale to be safe). I can honestly say that it wasn't that bad, but it won't be one the first cut list either.
you know green products form Green Valley Looked on the bottom of the six-pack holder and noticed the words --- Anshesuer Busch Co., St. Louis, Mo.:-c
Decided to plop down the $6.99 (on sale from $7.49) for the Pale and took it home (along with a six of Newcastle, Sierra Nevada and Flying Dog Pale to be safe). I can honestly say that it wasn't that bad, but it won't be one the first cut list either.
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The Atlanta Journal Constitution had the following Top 25 American Beers:b: list (taken from Men's Journal) in its weekly beer column this morning - a grand total of three of these brews are actually available here in Georgia, thanks to our archaic distribution laws:loser: :
MEN'S JOURNAL'S BEST BEERS IN AMERICA
1. Firestone Walker Pale Ale, Paso Robles, Calif.
2. Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Milton, Del.
3. Stoudt's Pils, Adamstown, Pa.
4. Russian River Temptation Ale, Santa Rosa, Calif.
5. Avery Mephistopheles' Stout, Boulder, Colo.
6. Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale, Boonville, Calif.
7. Great Lakes Holy Moses White Ale, Cleveland
8. Full Sail Session Lager, Hood River, Ore.
9. Rogue Brutal Bitter, Newport, Ore.
10. Bell's Expedition Stout, Comstock, Mich.
11. Southampton Double White, Southampton, N.Y.
12. Smuttynose Big A IPA, Portsmouth, N.H.
13. Penn Weizen, Pittsburgh
14. Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Cleveland
15. Ommegang Hennepin, Cooperstown, N.Y.
16. Samuel Adams Black Lager, Boston
17. Sprecher Hefe Weiss, Milwaukee
18. Alaskan Amber, Juneau
19. Deschutes Broken Top Bock, Bend, Ore.
20. Lost Abbey Avant Garde, San Marcos, Calif.
21. Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere, Dexter, Mich.
22. Victory St. Victorious Doppelbock, Downington, Pa.
23. Allagash Interlude, Portland, Maine
24. Alesmith Speedway Stout, San Diego
25. New Glarus Yokel, New Glarus, Wis.
:loser: :MEN'S JOURNAL'S BEST BEERS IN AMERICA
1. Firestone Walker Pale Ale, Paso Robles, Calif.
2. Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Milton, Del.
3. Stoudt's Pils, Adamstown, Pa.
4. Russian River Temptation Ale, Santa Rosa, Calif.
5. Avery Mephistopheles' Stout, Boulder, Colo.
6. Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale, Boonville, Calif.
7. Great Lakes Holy Moses White Ale, Cleveland
8. Full Sail Session Lager, Hood River, Ore.
9. Rogue Brutal Bitter, Newport, Ore.
10. Bell's Expedition Stout, Comstock, Mich.
11. Southampton Double White, Southampton, N.Y.
12. Smuttynose Big A IPA, Portsmouth, N.H.
13. Penn Weizen, Pittsburgh
14. Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Cleveland
15. Ommegang Hennepin, Cooperstown, N.Y.
16. Samuel Adams Black Lager, Boston
17. Sprecher Hefe Weiss, Milwaukee
18. Alaskan Amber, Juneau
19. Deschutes Broken Top Bock, Bend, Ore.
20. Lost Abbey Avant Garde, San Marcos, Calif.
21. Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere, Dexter, Mich.
22. Victory St. Victorious Doppelbock, Downington, Pa.
23. Allagash Interlude, Portland, Maine
24. Alesmith Speedway Stout, San Diego
25. New Glarus Yokel, New Glarus, Wis.
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Thumbing through my new edition of Zymurgy magazine this morning, I found a number of recipes involving beer (and good beer to boot!) as a main ingredient.
These will be good for the holidays and I'll use them to impress family this year for Thanksgiving (and for an excuse to get such beers as an Imperial Pale Ale )
Also, have I been out of it for too long? Are the winter brews out again? I was drinking Winterhook while in Seattle 2 weeks ago. But can it be time to stock up on Celebration Ale, Jubelale, Isolation, and Powder Hound?
What are some favorite winter ales out there? (I know, I probably asked this last year....)
ONe of my favorite stops on my Northwest tour was at Rogue in Newport, OR. My friend and I split a case of bombers. My six? I got 2 Brutal Bitters (a new favorite), 2 Juniper Pale Ale (a nice mix of my love of ale and gin), Younger's Special Bitter and UberPilsner. Very thirsty for all of them, but this weekend will bring good football games, some good cooking (by Chef Z) and the consumption (slow and savory) of some or all of these beers.
These will be good for the holidays and I'll use them to impress family this year for Thanksgiving (and for an excuse to get such beers as an Imperial Pale Ale
)Also, have I been out of it for too long? Are the winter brews out again? I was drinking Winterhook while in Seattle 2 weeks ago. But can it be time to stock up on Celebration Ale, Jubelale, Isolation, and Powder Hound?
What are some favorite winter ales out there? (I know, I probably asked this last year....)
ONe of my favorite stops on my Northwest tour was at Rogue in Newport, OR. My friend and I split a case of bombers. My six? I got 2 Brutal Bitters (a new favorite), 2 Juniper Pale Ale (a nice mix of my love of ale and gin), Younger's Special Bitter and UberPilsner. Very thirsty for all of them, but this weekend will bring good football games, some good cooking (by Chef Z) and the consumption (slow and savory) of some or all of these beers.
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Yay!! Octoberfests are already out (of course) and winter beers are on their way here.
Looking forward to Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale. Not too mention the winterhook and Pyramid's Snowcap (which I drank a few pints of recently).
I was just over in Maui and tried every beer the Maui Brewing company has. Not a bad selection. They have a coconut porter that was interesting in a good way.
Looking forward to Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale. Not too mention the winterhook and Pyramid's Snowcap (which I drank a few pints of recently).
I was just over in Maui and tried every beer the Maui Brewing company has. Not a bad selection. They have a coconut porter that was interesting in a good way.
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HEADLINE: Beermaker thinks small in big way, resisting urge to splurge on growth
From USA TODAY: http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/2006-10-25-bonus-staying-small_x.htm
HIGHLIGHTS:
Is Anchor Steam any good ?
Not that it matters to me, a non-drinker.
From USA TODAY: http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/2006-10-25-bonus-staying-small_x.htm
HIGHLIGHTS:
Is Anchor Steam any good ?
Not that it matters to me, a non-drinker.
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Headline fom the AP Wire: Beer Tap Handles Go Artsy for Marketing
Highlights:
What is your favorite tap handle ?
Highlights:
What is your favorite tap handle ?
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Just say the word, my friend, and I shall be there. ;-) :b:
I'm also thinking a field trip may be in order to take a picture of the East End Brewing Pedal Pale Ale tap handle, my current favorite. They were made by Free Ride, our local nonprofit recycle-a-bike shop, and consist of an recycled bicycle crank arm with a rear derailleur bolted to the top. My two favorite hobbies, in one tidy package! Can't find a picture anywhere though...
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beer, beer, beer..............
I used to make my own brew and not bragging it was very tasty............sort of a pale ale.............Grant's was my fav when living in WA state...........he had great amber, pale, and stout.............but anyway all to not now since I don't drink!
Let me know ur favorite!
I used to make my own brew and not bragging it was very tasty............sort of a pale ale.............Grant's was my fav when living in WA state...........he had great amber, pale, and stout.............but anyway all to not now since I don't drink!
Let me know ur favorite!
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The old Molson Canadian light up goalie helmet. Located at the end of the bar at the old Smiling Moose in Greeley, Colorado. A plate of (free) nachos must be in front of me as well as my liter "keeper cup" from said establishment (filled with whatever the "keg of the day" happened to be that night) This is all while watching ESPN Wednesday Night Hockey.
That may not have been just about the tap handle, but maybe a rememberance of the tap handle in a long ago, unforgotten time.
Man I miss the Moose.