Drinking a 24 ounce can of Genesee Beer. 99¢ at Wegmans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga4y9i21igM
Also, I got to try Narragansett ...from what I understand its the PBR of New England.
Gansett', as it's called, is better than Pabst IMO. But similar to PBR in that it's revered by hipster-types who would never drink Bud/Miller/Coors products
Has anyone else tried Brooklyn Brewery's stout recently? I had never even heard of Brooklyn Brewery until a few months ago (but understand they've been brewing for years), but when I recently tried their stout I was quite impressed. I've been on a stout kick lately (I know, shouldn't I be doing this in fall or winter?), my all time fave is Old Rasputin Russian Imperial, but there are many other great stouts out there including Bell's Kalamazoo Stout, Sheaf (haven't seen this Australian brew on the shelves in a while - wonder why?), and of course Guinness. What are some of your favorite stouts?
Was in the Detroit area last week and had the new King Helles Double Lager at the Royal Oak Brewery. Excellent. I give it a two taps up.
Was in the Detroit area last week and had the new King Helles Double Lager at the Royal Oak Brewery. Excellent. I give it a two taps up.
That's a good place to have a beer. It was on the Royal Oak Beer Stroll list last September. I will be making the stroll an annual occasion.![]()
Personally, I've never been real impressed with Royal Oak Brewery. Bastone usually has the better brew IMO. That being said, I wouldn't turn down Royal Oak and, in fact, we used to go there quite often because they have a shuttle to Tiger games so we would ride our bikes from our Apartments at Crooks and Big Beaver, drink at the bar in Royal Oak and get a free ride to and from the game and then have a couple more beers before riding back home (or occasionally walking out bicycles for safety's sake).
The best beer I've had from Royal Oak Brewery was a java porter that they do on occasion in conjunction with Chazzano Coffee in Ferndale - the place with the best coffee that I've had in Metro Detroit.
A beer stroll sounds like a good idea. I may have to keep an eye out if they do one this year as well...
Anyone going to the Michigan Brewer's Guild Summer Beer Festival July 27 & 28th, in Ypsi? My third year in a row. Hopefully we don't get bad showers like the previous two years, you had to wade in storm water to get refills.
What is a Cicerone?
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Suprised I didn't see anything posted about MBC going down. Loved Celis Gran Cru and White; both world class in their style. MBC Imperial IPA and Stout were great. They also had a pretty good home brew supply store.
Went to a lake party yesterday and stopped at a Meijer and found a six of Celis White. Look's like my last six. Guess the Lansing location is staying open. Don't know how that is working out.
Mark said:Anyone going to the Michigan Brewer's Guild Summer Beer Festival July 27 & 28th, in Ypsi? My third year in a row. Hopefully we don't get bad showers like the previous two years, you had to wade in storm water to get refills.
Anyone going to the Michigan Brewer's Guild Summer Beer Festival July 27 & 28th, in Ypsi? My third year in a row. Hopefully we don't get bad showers like the previous two years, you had to wade in storm water to get refills.
I heard mention of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout (or KBS as it's sometimes known). GREAT stuff. One of the best beers I've ever had, in fact. Right up there with Dark Lord Imperial Stout.
In my comments up-thread you can see I too think Founder's KBS is an awesome beer. If I'm not mistaken, I think Founders won 'best beer' with it in some prestigous beer competition.I'm sad to hear about Celis going down. I actually have a Celis Grand Cru sitting in my fridge right now. I guess once I drink it I'll have to save the bottle for nostalgia.
I heard mention of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout (or KBS as it's sometimes known). GREAT stuff. One of the best beers I've ever had, in fact. Right up there with Dark Lord Imperial Stout.
At the bar in the early morning hours, a “Miner’s Breakfast” could be ordered: two raw eggs dropped into a glass of beer after being cracked on the rim. The miner would first gulp a shot of whiskey and then soothe his burning throat by chugging the raw egg and beer concoction. Then, it was off to the mines.
The summer season is coming to an end and the bright blue six-pack carriers of Oberon will no longer be on the store sleves. Already appearring are the pumpkin ales and oktoberfest beers. Me thinks its time for another Beer Exchange...maybe Oktoberfest beers only exchange?
WSU are you in the mood to run the exchange since you have the previous participants information?
Did you get to the Front Street Brewery when you were in town for the conference? I don't know how well a growler transports however.
Twice actually. I couldn't bring any home drving the guv 'mint car.
Ithaca Brewing Company: Cascazilla
While sauntering around the summit, trying to decide which beer to try next, we were beckoned to by the nicest lady. Long, grey hair poking out from under a Patagonia baseball cap, she looked like a woman who drives an old Volvo station wagon and has seen her fair share of Phish shows. "Come drink our beer," she said. So we asked what we should try. Her decision was snap: "Try Cascazilla. It's my favorite."
And so we did, and it became one of our favorites too. The beer poured an elegant red color, with ample carbonation and a light brown head. It smelled like fresh hops and sweet malts. We picked up Cascade hops, which gave it a brilliant, spicy citrus flavor and aroma, with caramel malts giving it a balancing sweetness. It finishes dry. Cascazilla made for an excellent, over-hopped red ale.
A while back I was cleaning out the kitchen and went through my several pint glasses. In the mix was one from Anderson Valley Brewing. Their logo features a bear with antlers and I immediately thought of our own Bear (I also sent him the glass)..
If you get a chance to try Anderson Valley's Hop Ottin do it. It's a 7% IPA and I first thought it would be an over the top hoopy brew. Quite the contrary. It is a very pleasant beer - think Bells Two-Hearted Pale and it's close.
If you like a taste of peaches in your seasonal :b:brew, try Shiner's Holiday Cheer today!
Haven't been able to find St. Arnold's Pumpkinator on the shelves, so I've stuck with my other St. Arnold's faves and trying some other new/seasonal brews. However, I'm off all alcohol for a while with the dental surgery, so what's left in the fridge will be there a while.
I tried the Shiner's holiday this weekend and really enjoyed it...but Shiner is almost a staple in our house. They make the best black lager I have ever had.
I would be very interested to try that one.Planit said:Last night had a tasting of Left Hand Brewery products out of Longmont, Colorado. They brew a smoked porter called Smoke Jumper
"If you go to any of the breweries in town, Hopcat, Founders, Vivant, the new one on the west side called The Mitten, they're all crowded all the time, and in fact, some of them have had problems keeping beer in stock, they are running out of beer they're so busy," Sellers said.
I just finished a six of Bell's Christmas Ale. I'd give Shiner Christmas Cheer slightly higher marks, but it's definitely worth picking up a six if you can get it.A trip to the beer store.
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Hi Maister!:not:
Going to Cleveland for Christmas. Any suggestions for Bell's varietals I should bring back? (Founders is available here in NY.)