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NEVERENDING ♾️ The NEVERENDING Beer Thread

Planit said:
Started out the Christmas Season right this weekend. Purchased for the week:

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
Sierra Nevada Wheat Ale (for Ms. P)
Loose Cannon (Clipper) Hop3 IPA
Delirium Nocturnum (need to buy another 4-pack of this one now);) :-D

Big Owl - go to Gails and find the pink elephant (Del. Noc.) you won't be sorry!!! JMAC knows what I'm talkin' about.
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They were out of the Delirium Nocturnum, they are supposed to be getting more this week.

I did get Sierra Nevada Celebration and some bison Ginger Bread Porter, I don't know about it yet, i'll find out here in a bit.


As far as beer and tomato juice, i thought that was just a West Virgina thing. Its not bad... but i don't remeber it being good either.
 
My neighbor's hangover cure is an Orange Beer, meaning beer mixed with orange juice. :victory:

I served a guy while bartending who wanted a Coors Light, on ice, with a lime. (I guess it wasn't watered down enough...:r:)

A buddy of mine once tried his mom's favorite form of red beer--- a Coors Light and Clamato . :victory:
Red beers are sick and weird, sorry guys. :-|


I got some Celebration Ale and Obsidian Stout on Friday. I also gave a random CSU student a ride to his place from the beer store and he gave me a couple Sam Adams for the ride! :)
 
To biscuit (and anyone else in SW PA), I highly recommend the Snow Melt Winter Ale from East End Brewing. (The soon-to-be)Ms. jmac and I put down a growler tonight while decorating the tree. It is mildly spiced, but much more malty than the usual East End brews. Scott did manage to sneak a fair amount of hops into this one too, but it balances out quite nicely.

Speaking of balance (or lack thereof), the Snow Melt comes in at about 7% abv. The stupid tree stand must be defective... the tree has been looking increasingly crooked as the evening progresses. :-o :p :b:
 
Tried a couple of holiday brews on tap over the weekend - Rogue's Santa's Private Reserve (not bad, but not as hoppy as I though it would be) and the Abita Christmas Ale (also not bad, but it was just a generic brown ale - nothing special). I spit upon Georgia's archaic alcohol distribution system that limits my beer selection...
 
Well Christmas was a good time.:-D :-D :-D Received quite an assembly of various ales and have not gone through them all.

The Christmas Case included:
Delirium Noel
Dogfish Head Chateau Jihad
Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale
Duchesse DeBourgogne Flemish Ale *
Fuller's Vintage Ale 2005 (Bottle #41212* and #38795)
Highland Cold Mountain Winter Ale*
Fullers ESB*
Dogfish Head Midas Touch*
Dogfish Head Olde School Barley Wine
Flensburger Weizen*

*enjoyed over Christmas weekend

I really wanted to open the Chateau Jihad and Delirium Noel, but decided to save those to enjoy at a New Years Cookout.

Prana - the Chateau Jihad and Cold Mountain were difficult to come by from what we are told, availability was quite limited.
 
Planit said:
Prana - the Chateau Jihad and Cold Mountain were difficult to come by from what we are told, availability was quite limited.
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Nice list there! Yeah, neither are available in Colorado. Jihad is definitely a limited release and the Cold Mountain I don't know too much about. I hear some good things about Highland, but haven't had any.

Enjoy.
 
Any of you Colorado folks have an opinion on Left Hand's Smokejumper Porter? I've never sampled a smoked beer...
 
Bubba, I've never tried Left Hand's Smokejumper (nor am I from CO), but I will take the opportunity to tell you about the best smoke beer I've ever tried - Schlenkerla Rauchbier http://www.schlenkerla.de/rauchbier/beschreibunge.html


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I never properly thanked Dan, but he brought a few bottles of the stuff when he attended Stanfest 2006 and when I finished drinking them (this is a beer to be savored!) I cursed him quietly to myself - how dare he introduce me to such a wonderful smoked beer......that I can't buy anywhere around here. I've scoured every store/distributor within a 3 county area to find the stuff and consistently struck out!!!!!:-@ So here I am this pathetic Schlenkerla junkie with no supplier:(
 
SmokeJumper was pretty good. Not great but pretty good. I'm not sure it's worth the cost though. Don't the Left Hand beers make it to Georgia now? I thought they started coming there about a year ago.

Maister, where the hell are you from that you can't find Aecht Schlenkerla? It's usually very easy to find! I bet I can help you out finding that one.
 
That is correct, sir - the Left Hand beers are actually available in Georgia (unlike a lot of the brews I like...stupid archaic distribution laws:-@ ). Noticed the SmokeJumper last week - maybe I'll pick up one for this weekend and sample it.
 
Tried any Terrapin Bubba?

Pretty good stuff IMHO - and from Georgia!


http://www.terrapinbeer.com


EDIT - OK, I read through the thread and noted that you have in fact tried Terrapin. I really enjoy their specialty beers, Wake and Bake being my personal favorite.

Ya know, they are finally getting their brewery set up in Athens!
 
graciela said:
Tried any Terrapin Bubba?

Pretty good stuff IMHO - and from Georgia!
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Oh, yeah, Terrapin has some good stuff - the Rye has worked its way into my spring and summer beer rotation - haven't tried the Wake and Bake yet, though.
 
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prana said:
Maister, where the hell are you from that you can't find Aecht Schlenkerla? It's usually very easy to find! I bet I can help you out finding that one.
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SW Michigan. And if you can help me out please do!
 
Maister, I think you're distributors are letting you down out there. I can't find anyplace that carries it. I've been told it's right across the border in Ohio and it's in Chicago, so a road trip might be in order!

Sorry!

I'm sure it's available in SE Michigan, but I don't know if it's available on the west side.

Here's a couple K-zoo possibilities:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profi ... ew=beerfly
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profi ... ew=beerfly

I bought some in Dearborn last Jan. at Merchant's
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profi ... ew=beerfly

It's commonly available at Siciliano's in Grand Rapids (30-40miles north of K'zoo).

Otherwise I would have to believe Tiffany's in K'zoo would be his best bet.
 
New microbrew by a planner!

My husband - who I met in planning grad school - finally did it - launched his brewery two weeks ago. Anyone in the Hudson Valley or Capital District of New York, look for Chatham Brewing Co. beer coming soon to a bar near you! :b: :D
 
It feels about time for a jug of Hop-A-Feel IPA this weekend. One can only drink so much porter before the "hop-shakes" kick in... :-D :b:
 
Dogfish Head beers are finally available in Georgia - made that happy discovery Saturday - picked up some 90 Minute IPA to celebrate.:-D
 
Great minds drink alike

Great Divide Hibernation Ale will separtate the men from the boys. Enjoyed a 6 out in the garage this weekend. After 2 I decided to turn the power tools off.;-) The BL fans tasted and gave the very bad beer face, fools. Oh well, more for me:-D
 
Mecca in Boulder! Mark Your Calendars!

I'll Be There Saturday!:b: :b: :b: :b: :b:

5th Annual Boulder Strong Ale Fest - April 6&7, 2007
5th Annual Boulder Strong Ale Festival

Session 1: Friday April 6th - 4:00pm-10:00pm - Session 2: Saturday 7th, 2007 – 12:00pm-6:00pm

Location: Harpo's Sports Grill. 2860 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO, USA. -www.harpossportsgrill.com

Featuring an abundant selection of excellent ales from some of the most creative brewers in North America. All ales featured are at least 8%abv and will be poured on draft. The Boulder Strong Ale Fest showcases an industry that is pushing the limits of brewing to new heights. Breweries attending include: Avery Brewing Co. Port Brewing, Russian River, Allagash, Dogfish Head, Stone, Unibru, Victory, Left Hand, New Belgium, Odell, Pizza Port, Oggi’s and many, many, more.

The format of the event is as follows: $25.00 gains you entrance to one session, a commemorative glass and 16 sampling tickets, valid for 2oz. pours of any of the beers. Additional tickets can be purchased – 2 for $1.00. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit local charities such as Habitat for Humanity and The Humane Society of Boulder Valley.

Discount hotel rooms are available at Boulder Inn & Boulder Outlook Hotel. Special rates will be provided when you use the key word “Avery.” (Contact www.boulderinn.com or www.boulderoutlook.com.)

If you have any Q's, please email peter@averybrewing.com
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I found a Bell's beer I like less than Solsun and that's Bell's Winter White Ale. Evidently uses the same (unappealing) yeast strain, is overly hopped and has a cloying bitter aftertaste. The one redeeming quality found in Solsun - the hint of citrus - is lacking in this brew. Overall, a sad sad disappointment IMO.
 
This is what makes America so great!

Duke grad builds beer tossing fridge
Contraption can launch 10 cans before needing a reload

RALEIGH, N.C. - When John Cornwell graduated from Duke University last year, he landed a job as software engineer in Atlanta but soon found himself longing for his college lifestyle. So the engineering graduate built himself a reminder of life on campus: a refrigerator that can toss a can of beer to his couch with the click of a remote control.
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17509973/
 
Over the weekend I received near-confirmation of something I feared was true. I have an allergy to hops, or more specifically, a protein found in hoppy brews causes my body to produce a boat-load of histamine. This began a couple of years ago while enjoying a very tasty East End Brewery Big Hop at a local establishment. My face turned red, hives broke-out on my cheeks, and I started to sneeze uncontrollably. I thought it was just something in the bar since the symptoms cleared up within 20 minutes of leaving. However, I've been on a beer tasting kick the past few months and it has happened every time I tried a hop beer so now I must give them all up for good. :-(


On a positive note, I am now a huge fan of Younge's Double Chocolate Stout. It's very espresso like and a bit busy with the flavors, but I love it. Also, I can drink all the stout I want to without sneezing. :b:
 
biscuit said:
Over the weekend I received near-confirmation of something I feared was true. I have an allergy to hops, or more specifically, a protein found in hoppy brews causes my body to produce a boat-load of histamine. This began a couple of years ago while enjoying a very tasty East End Brewery Big Hop at a local establishment. My face turned red, hives broke-out on my cheeks, and I started to sneeze uncontrollably. I thought it was just something in the bar since the symptoms cleared up within 20 minutes of leaving. However, I’ve been on a beer tasting kick the past few months and it has happened every time I tried a hop beer so now I must give them all up for good. :-(
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That is like my worst fear. :-c
 
imaplanner said:
That is like my worst fear. :-c
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I agree! That would kill me but there are tons of really good stouts and other malty beers out there that keep the hop levels low.

Check out some Scottish styles (Belhaven Wee Heavy), a lot of Belgian styles will fill this requirement (find some dubbels or Abbey styles if you're not familiar with Belgians), and the stout list is amazingly long. Tons of variation within the style too.
 
prana said:
I agree! That would kill me but there are tons of really good stouts and other malty beers out there that keep the hop levels low.

Check out some Scottish styles (Belhaven Wee Heavy), a lot of Belgian styles will fill this requirement (find some dubbels or Abbey styles if you're not familiar with Belgians), and the stout list is amazingly long. Tons of variation within the style too.
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Thanks for the advise. It does pretty much suck because I have a taste for a full hoppy beer. However, I will gladly try some Scottish styles, which I know nothing about, and keep up with the Belgians, which I've learned quite a bit about thanks to one of my fovorite overpriced drinking establishments.
 
biscuit said:
Over the weekend I received near-confirmation of something I feared was true. I have an allergy to hops, or more specifically, a protein found in hoppy brews causes my body to produce a boat-load of histamine.
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Wow man, sorry to hear that. Still, things are still looking up if you can fall back on beers like Young's Double Chocolate Stout. Yum. :b:

I've been doing a lot of homebrewing recently... maybe I can brew up a Benadryl Pale Ale that will work for you. ;-)
 
Scottish Ale

The best scottish ale I have ever had is Grants Scottish Ale out of Yakima WA. They make several varieties including pale ale, india pale ale, amber ale, and of course some stouts. If you are ever in Yakima you must stop and try. You can but it off the shelf in some states, but not here in Texas!
 
biscuit said:
Over the weekend I received near-confirmation of something I feared was true. I have an allergy to hops, or more specifically, a protein found in hoppy brews causes my body to produce a boat-load of histamine. This began a couple of years ago while enjoying a very tasty East End Brewery Big Hop at a local establishment. My face turned red, hives broke-out on my cheeks, and I started to sneeze uncontrollably. I thought it was just something in the bar since the symptoms cleared up within 20 minutes of leaving. However, I’ve been on a beer tasting kick the past few months and it has happened every time I tried a hop beer so now I must give them all up for good. :-(
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I MAY be able to associate.
I don't think it is the Hops (thank god as i love IPAs), but some beers make me stuffy, also some beers (like New Belgium's Skinny Dip) give me hives.

Perhaps some research on my part is on order. :-c
 
John E said:
The best scottish ale I have ever had is Grants Scottish Ale out of Yakima WA. They make several varieties including pale ale, india pale ale, amber ale, and of course some stouts. If you are ever in Yakima you must stop and try. You can but it off the shelf in some states, but not here in Texas!
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Grant's closed a couple of years ago. They had been surviving in a marginal zone since about 2000, but officially closed in 2004 or 2005. I know some of their beer was still on shelves across the country even last year, but it's not "new" beer.
 
I always thought Yuengling was ok... get it because it is cheap. I picked up a 12pack of Yuengling Light...I love it and it's cheap.:-D
 
Drank a bottle of "Arrogant Bastard Ale" last night and found it to have a balance issue (was overly-hopped IMHO).
 
Maister said:
That's what the bottle said too!:-D
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I guessed that it might. Stone Brewing is the first to use these new bottles that are being called "consumer interactive packaging." Pretty crazy stuff. My Arrogant Bastard bottles always tell me that I'm going to enjoy the hell out of this beer but I should limit myself to three because of what happened during that BBQ last summer. It's scary how much the stupid bottle knows.:-D
 
I had seen this on an Arrogant Bastard Bottle...

"It's not expensive... you're too cheap."


I have a bottle of LaFolie, Full Sail Imperial IPA, and a Rogue Brutal Bitter bomber to enjoy tonight. :b:
 
I'm still working my way through the Clipper City series. Small Craft Warning this weekend. I rarely see anything you guys mention around here.
 
wow, talking beer bottles. My beer hasn't talked to me since my colloge days, even then it was viz the big white phone in the bathroom. Something about a guy named ralph:-$

I have tried the longshot variety pack by samual adams. Iliked the Boysenberry Wheat and the german style beer. The old Ale was a bit sweet for me, but paired with right food it could grow on me.
 
Interesting article from the Louisville Courier-Journal:

Crafty move
New definition flattens some breweries
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007704070337

HIGHLIGHTS:
the Brewers Association, a trade group that represents more than 1,300 small U.S. breweries, last fall adopted an official definition of a craft brewery.

A "craft beer," states the group's Web site, is made "with 100 percent barley or wheat malt" or other fermentables that are used to "enhance" rather than dumb down flavor. A "craft brewery" is a company whose output consists of at least 50 percent craft beer or whose best-selling brand is a craft beer.

But the definition also states that a beer maker cannot be a craft brewer if 25 percent or more of the company is owned by "an alcoholic beverage industry member" that is not a craft brewer itself.

stressing the core attributes of craft breweries: "small, independent and traditional."
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Had you heard of and what do you think about this definition ?
 
I like the definition as it makes room for Rogue, Dogfish Head, Ska and Flying Dog to continue making spirits as well as beer but keep the craft beer status. It also basically excludes Anhauser Busch and Coors from calling all of the Michelob experiments, other AB "craft beers" and Blue Moon truly "craft beer."

The Brewers Association is definitely on the side of craft brewers in this country.
 
On April 21st, the Hickory Hops beer fesitival will be held in downtown Hickory (NC). Plenty on craft brewers and micro-brews will be providing samples.

So if two or more Cyburbians are in attendance, it will be a laefest. Look for Planit and Big Owl...beer in hand:-D
 
biscuit said:
. My face turned red, hives broke-out on my cheeks, and I started to sneeze uncontrollably. I thought it was just something in the bar since the symptoms cleared up within 20 minutes of leaving. However, I’ve been on a beer tasting kick the past few months and it has happened every time I tried a hop beer so now I must give them all up for good. :-(
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Welcome to the clube, I sneeze like crazy after the 2nd or 3rd hoppy beer of the night. The good news is that I don't particularily like hoppy beers, the bad news is that for some reason most micro brews think you needs lots of hops to make beer have flavour.

On another note, where I am staying they are huge Sierra Nevada fans, I must be missing something, because I am having a hard time drinking any of the varieties.
 
Hoppy Beers

I guess I'm a hop-head, because I love hoppy beers. When I made my own it too had a good hop flavor. I believe if a craft beer is not hoppy it can be considered another mass-made beer like Bud or Miller. I bet during the Revolution all the homemade beers were quite 'hoppy".
 
John E said:
I believe if a craft beer is not hoppy it can be considered another mass-made beer like Bud or Miller.
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Sorry but that's just wrong. So does that mean that you are considering only pale and IPAs as craft brews? What about stouts, wheats, porters, almost all of the German styles and ALL of the Belgian styles? 8-! There are 125 styles recognized by the Brewers Association and there are probably another 20 commercially produced styles that have yet to be added.

John- you're excluding hundreds of years of brewing history before hops were used very prevelantly with that statement.

I'm a hophead too, but I bet I can name 3 world class beers for every hoppy beer that you can name.
 
Philly microbrew reviews

Philly, my liver is impressed:)

Independence Brew Pub:

Independence IPA- excellent: hoppy and comparable to SNPA
Kolsch- A solid german lager with a great aroma
Independence Ale- a malty, rich brown ale
Cream Ale- very solid, very heavy too

Noddding Head:
Grog- this is a hardcore ale befitting of its name (my second Philly favorite to the Independence IPA)
monkey knife fight- this is a lemongrass and ginger beer that boiker really liked. not my cup of tea though.
Bott Pils?- this was very disappointing compared to the Kolsch. Poncho, boiker and I all agreed that it tasted quite dull in comparison with the great standard, Pilsner Urquell
 
Planit said:
On April 21st, the Hickory Hops beer fesitival will be held in downtown Hickory (NC). Plenty on craft brewers and micro-brews will be providing samples.

So if two or more Cyburbians are in attendance, it will be a laefest. Look for Planit and Big Owl...beer in hand:-D
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I am there as i have arangements made and a list of beers to try. I have compared my list to beers availble here to ones that are not so i can triage my tastings to ones that i may not have a oppertunties to try otherwise. I am excited as this the first fesitival i have been to since the cap was popped on abv.
 
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