Good beer for the Holidays.

[DarrenCT]

Piraat Ale - You guys (Shino, etc...) recommended this. It's a hefty 10.5% !

Stone Vertical Epic Ale - Brewed with Spices. 8.4%

Dogfish Head Golden Era Imperial Pilsner - 9%

I've never had the Piraat Ale or this new Dogfish Imperial Pilsner so it should be interesting.

I'll let you guys know how it is...

Thanks for the recommendation on the Piraat. I better not have a hangover in the morning!

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4351/p1000869pf9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[johnmdesigner]

Your cat will have serious busthead in the morning. :D

[roman meal]

All beer is good beer.

[roman meal]

Get this, but for 2007. preferableness to the Magnum size.

[14max]

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[Bill Bove]

In the picture (nice cat), what are the quarters on the edge of the radiator for?

[woolly]

Get this, but for 2007. preferableness to the Magnum size.

+1, very tasty!

[Louis]

In the picture (nice cat), what are the quarters on the edge of the radiator for?

Playing quarters, of course. Bill, it's a beer thread.

[smudgecycles]

I like all of these an awful lot. I'm a huge fan of Hair of the Dog in general, and not pictured is an assortment of Dogfish Head (my fave from back east)

The two bombers have been aged in a secret location for nearly a year. I opened an Abyss with a few friends after Sacha's little get together a few weeks ago...it was better than I remember.

Also, Lagunitas Brown Shugga is yum. They have an oaked version this year, very good if you can find it.

[FlaRider]

Not necessarily seasonal but this is what I've been drinking recently....

Sierra Nevada Wheat Ale

Dogfish Head Double IPA (9% abv but yummy)

Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale


Darren - have you tried the Stoudt's American Pale Ale? If so, did you like it? I'm planning on gettin' some soon.

[Dave]

It's hard to beat Colorado microbrews. If you can find them, try Avery "Old Jubilation Ale", Great Divide "Hibernation Ale" or ODell "Isolation Ale". All good stuff.

[HSG Racer]

Chimay is always at the top of my list. Those Belgian Monks sure know how to make great beer. I also like Clipper City beer from Baltimore. It's delicious and it packs a high alcohol content, 6% for the lighter brews and 10% for the darker ones. Check it out. You will be very pleasantly surprised.

http://www.clippercitybeer.com/home/default.htm

:beer:

[KJMUNC]

Stopping by on the way home to pick up a couple bottles of St. Bernardus's Christmas Ale. If it's half as good as the Abt 12 or 8, it will be pretty tasty.

[smudgecycles]

It's hard to beat Colorado microbrews. If you can find them, try Avery "Old Jubilation", Great Divide "Hibernation Ale" or ODell "Isolation Ale". All good stuff.

Avery "The Beast" !!!!!

[Jack Brunk]

Guys,

Is there a web site and or a source for all if this good sounding beer?

[Acotts]

http://forums.thepaceline.net/search.php?searchid=328317

[Acotts]

Althought it is not seasonal, my favorite beer is a Bitburger

I can only find the premium at the German import store. Going to the website they had a a couple different flavors; Bitburger Sun and Bitburger Drive.

I am wondering if there is a little lost in translation on that one.

-A

[KJMUNC]

Just back from 2mo in Germany and in the North all we could get was either Bitburger Pils or vary brands of kolsch......The Pils was good stuff compared to some of the others I tried. Is it that difficult to get in the US? I figured any place that imports Germany beer would have some in stock.

[staggerwing]

If you like heavy, winter beers, here are three worth looking for:

(1) Storm King, Victory Brewing, PA-Imperial stout, 9.1%ABV. My absolute favorite, winter beer. Layers, and layers of flavor.

(2) Old Horizontal, Victory Brewing, PA-Barley wine, 10.5%ABV. Actually, on the low side, in alcohol content, for a barley wine. Many of this style are too cloyingly sweet, with a medicinal bite--think Vicks formula 44 plus grain alcohol--for my taste buds. Old Horizontal bucks that trend in a good way. Perhaps a bit easier to find, and more potent, is Sierra Nevada's Big Foot.

(3) Peche Mortel, Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel, Quebec, Canada-Imperial Stout w Coffee, 9.0%ABV. While the Storm King and Old Horizontal would pair well with some bittersweet chocolate, dried fruits, and strong cheeses, the Peche Mortel is a complete dessert course in a bottle. Perhaps the best marriage of coffee and chocolate flavors with beer ever. An unbelievable concoction. Good luck finding a bottle.

[Sasha18]

Two words, Jubel Ale. Deschutes Brewery. I look forward to it every year.

As a side note, there's an amazing bar near my house. They're having the "big wood fest," which features something on the order of 40 wood barrel aged beers. I had the lagunitas brown shugga (oak aged), a full sail porter aged in a Laphroaig Single malt barrel, and some other stuff. The next morning, I felt like I'd been hit with a 2x4. Luckily it was the bye week of the cyclocross series.

[shinomaster]

Darren with that much beer you will be lucky if you wake up at all! I hope it's not corked..
I have a headache this morning on account of too much Westmalle tripple. :confused:

[DarrenCT]

In the picture (nice cat), what are the quarters on the edge of the radiator for?

collecting all of the state quarters atmo

[DarrenCT]

Not necessarily seasonal but this is what I've been drinking recently....

Sierra Nevada Wheat Ale

Dogfish Head Double IPA (9% abv but yummy)

Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale


Darren - have you tried the Stoudt's American Pale Ale? If so, did you like it? I'm planning on gettin' some soon.

I haven't tried that yet. I've tried the double ipa and the stout and they are both very tasty.

[kmc]

Go figure...my first thread in this forum is about beer, not bikes...

As a Hop lover, there are two winter beers I always look forward to: Sierra Nevada Celebration and Full Sail Wreck the Halls. Goodness.

Also a big fan of Deschutes Jubelale.

Cheers!

[pdxmech13]

+ 1 for bitte ein bit

were are those bottles brewed with the waxed seals ?

[shinomaster]

Darren can you get Hair of the Dog "Fred"? :beer:

[mister]

mmmm, i wonder about that dogfish head golden era. i like the 60 and 90 minute IPA's, even the 120 is pretty good....lol.

[smudgecycles]

Darren can you get Hair of the Dog "Fred"? :beer:

:banana:

I had one of those the night of Sacha-fest as well. Got a few that I've been aging for a while.

A few years ago, Full Sail made a "Black Gold Imperial Stout" that was aged in bourbon barrels...also fantastic. They're supposed to have it again this year. Buy a case, drink half, let the other half sit for a year or two.

I've got to get out to get out to Walking Man Brewery to see if they've remade the Ho Ho Homo Erectus. My absolute favorite from last years winter ale fest.

[bozman]

It's hard to beat Colorado microbrews. If you can find them, try Avery "Old Jubilation Ale", Great Divide "Hibernation Ale" or ODell "Isolation Ale". All good stuff.

Odells Extra Special Red is not to be missed. Goodliciousness.

[bozman]

As a Hop lover, there are two winter beers I always look forward to: Sierra Nevada Celebration and Full Sail Wreck the Halls. Goodness.

Also a big fan of Deschutes Jubelale.

Cheers!


+1 on the Sierra Nevada Celebration. I have a few in the fridge in the garage.

[DarrenCT]

Darren can you get Hair of the Dog "Fred"? :beer:


i'll take a look next time im at the beer market atmo

[Larry D]

If your tastes are towards the Belgians, Ommegang is very good. Their Hennepin, Ommegang and Three Philosophers are out standing.

They are brewed in Cooperstown.
:beer:

[DarrenCT]

UPDATE:

Dogfish Head Imperial Ale is very smooth. For a 9% beer its very tasty and doesn't have that "holy crap this is strong" affect.

I'll be back with an update after my second one. If my spelling is off, you'll know why.

[gomez308]

Here's my favorite. Very tasty.

[DarrenCT]

Here's my favorite. Very tasty.

good easy going beer. they have good deals at cosco for that stuff. you should look into it

[Jack Brunk]

UPDATE:

Dogfish Head Imperial Ale is very smooth. For a 9% beer its very tasty and doesn't have that "holy crap this is strong" affect.

I'll be back with an update after my second one. If my spelling is off, you'll know why.
CT,

Your are the MAN!

I'd like one after my track session tonight.

[DarrenCT]

CT,

Your are the MAN!

I'd like one after my track session tonight.

i have 7 more in the fridge and 2 of them with the initials JB on the top

frozen mug, beer glass or straight up in the bottle??

[Jack Brunk]

i have 7 more in the fridge and 2 of them with the initials JB on the top

frozen mug, beer glass or straight up in the bottle??
A road trip to the NE will be in the cards after the handmade show. Save some and we'll have a few then. I need to visit the Jerk and I need a good beer 101 class and your the professor.

[Brian Smith]

If your tastes are towards the Belgians, Ommegang is very good. Their Hennepin, Ommegang and Three Philosophers are out standing.

They are brewed in Cooperstown.
:beer:

Larry - their recent release of Chocolate Indulgence is worth sampling.
I liked it.

[big shanty]

Get a case of Ommegang Abbey Ale and you'll be set until Xmas '09.

[Steve Hampsten]

Two words, Jubel Ale. Deschutes Brewery. I look forward to it every year.


a fixie of hipsters rode up here from georgetown last night and we killed a half-rack of this stuff - yummy.

and geeked out on bikes, of course.

[roman meal]

This stuff. When I finished my Doctorate, I bought the 3 quart + magnum, finished it and then made it into my office desk lamp. Sort of like Raisinettes from the Gods.

[t. swartz]

atmo...cheers :beer:

[DarrenCT]

Guys,

Is there a web site and or a source for all if this good sounding beer?


JB,

check this

http://www.ratebeer.com/RateBeerBest/

[DarrenCT]

i feel like a kid in a candy store looking at this website...

[bcm119]

Guys,

Is there a web site and or a source for all if this good sounding beer?

Poke around here-

http://beeradvocate.com/

better than ratebeer imho.

[Kevan]

you owe it to yourself to drive over to Pleasantville NY, not 30 minutes from where you live, and visit the Captain Lawrence brewery. Top...top drawer stuff. Man, this stuff is in your freakin' backyard. They are open Friday and Saturday afternoon/evenings for sampling, tours, and purchases of growlers. They typically have 4 different suds on tap and a couple in large bottles.

Put simply...go.

http://www.captainlawrencebrewing.com/

[malcolm]

Jack, another site http://shop.belgianshop.com/index.html
shipping is almost as much as the beer, but they have almost every belgian.

[huey]

I just had the first sip of this beer and is *TRULY* amazing. Smooth, strong, little-to-no after taste. WOW is all that I have to say.

North Coast brewing Pranqster is also one of my favorites.

BevMo is a great place. Thank you all for your reccomendations!!!!

:beer: :beer: :beer:

[DarrenCT]

you owe it to yourself to drive over to Pleasantville NY, not 30 minutes from where you live, and visit the Captain Lawrence brewery. Top...top drawer stuff. Man, this stuff is in your freakin' backyard. They are open Friday and Saturday afternoon/evenings for sampling, tours, and purchases of growlers. They typically have 4 different suds on tap and a couple in large bottles.

Put simply...go.

http://www.captainlawrencebrewing.com/

Kevan,

thanks for the idea. i'll file it away in my short-term to-do-list!

are you ready for the snow storm in the next few days???

-d

[Kevan]

Kevan,

thanks for the idea. i'll file it away in my short-term to-do-list!

are you ready for the snow storm in the next few days???

-d


snow sucks.

[DarrenCT]

snow sucks.

exactly. we can fly to utah or colorado if we want snow.

[pjm]

How about....

[Fixed]

cheers

[DarrenCT]

this Piraat ale stuff is seriously strong

[DarrenCT]

i finished that bottle of Piraat and I'm pretty buzzed up.

this stuff is potent!

[Viper]

i finished that bottle of Piraat and I'm pretty buzzed up.

this stuff is potent!

Piraat Ale FTW, FMW, FYW, FEW. I drank two Large bottles and was made of cause I was drunk:


http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=37087

[bostondrunk]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LtnMtrEB1-I

[jchasse]

Darren, is your Dogfish the Imperial Pilsner? That stuff rawks my liverz! (it used to be called Golden Shower, but the name apparently offended someone...)

Have you been to the Lazy Boy Saloon in White Plains? If not, you owe it to yourself to spend a foul-weather Saturday or Sunday afternoon there...

[Kevan]

Darren, is your Dogfish the Imperial Pilsner? That stuff rawks my liverz! (it used to be called Golden Shower, but the name apparently offended someone...)

Have you been to the Lazy Boy Saloon in White Plains? If not, you owe it to yourself to spend a foul-weather Saturday or Sunday afternoon there...

gotten past me? I'll get there sometime soon.

[hypnos]

Good any time.

www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com (http://www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com)

[Kevan]

Good any time.

www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com (http://www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com)

I've got a 6 pack of that and an IPA and pale ale from Stone.

Family and friends deserve good suds.

Sister is arriving the following weekend and is Celiac (wheat/barley intolerant).

http://www.glutenfreebeerfestival.com/images/Gluten-Free-Beer.jpg

Should be fun shopping for some gluten free beer.

[Longdaddy]

St. Anky
:D

[jmeloy]

don't miss a chance to try this!!
JAM

[jchasse]

How has Lazy Boy gotten past me? I'll get there sometime soon.

Dunno, but if you need inspiration...

Beer list! (http://www.lazyboysaloon.com/imported-beer.aspx)

Oh, and they have 20+ taps and a couple of beer pumps also.

Serrotta Forum beer fest anyone? :beer:

[DarrenCT]

Darren, is your Dogfish the Imperial Pilsner? That stuff rawks my liverz! (it used to be called Golden Shower, but the name apparently offended someone...)

Have you been to the Lazy Boy Saloon in White Plains? If not, you owe it to yourself to spend a foul-weather Saturday or Sunday afternoon there...

i have indeed been there!

good place for beer, wings and darts

where in CT are you?

-d

[jchasse]

Easton (borders Westport / Fairfield etc.)

Pretty close to Southport Brewing, but their beer is the Suxxor atmo.

[DarrenCT]

Easton (borders Westport / Fairfield etc.)

Pretty close to Southport Brewing, but their beer is the Suxxor atmo.

cool place to ride. you ever ride up around the redding area?

beautiful and hilly atmo

[dvancleve]

Samichlaus: http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-000100.html. It is only bottled during the holidays, is the strongest lager and strongest period that I am aware of. You might not *like* it, but it is interesting. It ages well and mellows a lot in a couple of years. It can be a bit tricky to find, and there often no choice of year. I will post a picture later...

Doug

[Kevan]

Dunno, but if you need inspiration...

Beer list! (http://www.lazyboysaloon.com/imported-beer.aspx)

Oh, and they have 20+ taps and a couple of beer pumps also.

Serrotta Forum beer fest anyone? :beer:

See you guys at the Bloomin' next year.

[Kirk007]

Darren, since your collecting state quarters keep an eye out for offerings from Bayern Brewery in Missoula Montana. It goes well with steel Montana road bikes!

German brewmiester headed West and does great things. Wonderful doppelbach and pilsner. Used to be you could only get it in Montana but I just found it in the local store here in Eugene so, keep an eye out. Cool labels too, done by a Montana artist.

Cheers

Greg

[jchasse]

cool place to ride. you ever ride up around the redding area?

beautiful and hilly atmo

Yep. I used to live in Wilton and New Canaan, and commuted to Greenwich by bike. Did most training rides in Redding, Bethel, Ridgefield. And really enjoyed some of the roads.

Now that I'm living in Easton, and really haven't been riding, the hills aren't such a turn-on. Actually, there isn't a flat ride to be had and it's messing with my half-hearted attempts to get back on bike.

I'm a candy a$$ these days. :confused:

[old_school]

Harpoon Brown (http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/index.cfm/page/Brown-Session-Ale/pid/94207) is a nice change of pace from some of the high octane brews that are currently in favor. We have been selling a ton of it lately.

[DarrenCT]

Darren, since your collecting state quarters keep an eye out for offerings from Bayern Brewery in Missoula Montana. It goes well with steel Montana road bikes!

German brewmiester headed West and does great things. Wonderful doppelbach and pilsner. Used to be you could only get it in Montana but I just found it in the local store here in Eugene so, keep an eye out. Cool labels too, done by a Montana artist.

Cheers

Greg

greg,

cool deal! thnx for the info. i'll keep an eye out

d

[johnnymossville]

Magic Hat Roxy Rolles is a nice winter amber ale. It's got a biker on the label so how cool is that? (the harley kind anyway) LOL

Flying Dog Winter Ale, I have some left at home at the moment and it's really nice also.

Ahhhhh Beer, just thinking about it is making me thirsty.

[whitecda]

This thread got me all hot and bothered. I made a run to the area beer/wine Mecca, and scored some stuff mentioned here (including a Piraat) and some not. Decided to eeeeease into the weekend with a:

[davids]

This stuff. When I finished my Doctorate, I bought the 3 quart + magnum, finished it and then made it into my office desk lamp. Sort of like Raisinettes from the Gods.
roman,

Are you familiar with this stuff:

http://www.dogfish.com/media/beverage/large/RD_3shot.jpg

...can't stand it myself, but if alcoholic liquid raisins appeal to you...

[roman meal]

roman,

Are you familiar with this stuff:

http://www.dogfish.com/media/beverage/large/RD_3shot.jpg

...can't stand it myself, but if alcoholic liquid raisins appeal to you...


Yes, I've had that beer- I like the Corsendonk better- It's much more mellow, less in-your-face with the alcohol content. Good, though. I like the Dogfish efforts. My brother lives in Lewes, and I load up the car with the special runs of brew they do when I visit him.

My latest fave from Dogfish was the "Zwaanend'ale", which was made for the 375th anniversary of the Dutch settlement that became Lewes, DE.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/64/30118

It's like drinking rye bread. Really good with Liverwurst, actually.

I'll save one for your clan the next we meet.

[merckx]

Anchor Steam Porter

[roman meal]

Anchor Steam Porter

My Dad turned me on to Anchor Steam products. Back in 1988. All good things.

:beer:

[DarrenCT]

Piraat Ale rules

[14max]

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[DarrenCT]

Yes, I've had that beer- I like the Corsendonk better- It's much more mellow, less in-your-face with the alcohol content. Good, though. I like the Dogfish efforts. My brother lives in Lewes, and I load up the car with the special runs of brew they do when I visit him.

My latest fave from Dogfish was the "Zwaanend'ale", which was made for the 375th anniversary of the Dutch settlement that became Lewes, DE.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/64/30118

It's like drinking rye bread. Really good with Liverwurst, actually.

I'll save one for your clan the next we meet.

that dogfish raison beer is only good if you have 2 maximum


you can't drink these like u can coors light

[shinomaster]

good ****..

http://www.****sbeer.com/brew_info.tpl?key=14

[smudgecycles]

that dogfish raison beer is only good if you have 2 maximum


you can't drink these like u can coors light

How about the Raison D'Extra? I have one from last year in the fridge right now...I remember being somewhat underwhelmed.

Is it me or are most of the DFH beers starting to taste very similar...kind of honey-ie? My wife and I had a Midas Touch, Burton Baton, 90min and 120min one night last week and while they all had their distinct differences, the same flavor was in the foreground of them all.

[Viper]

My Dad turned me on to Anchor Steam products. Back in 1988. All good things.

:beer:

Big fan of Anchor Steam. Great beer, great price.

[sokyroadie]

Arrogant Bastard Ale "oaked" is also a very good brew. My all time fav. is Leffe 9%. I just wish I could find it. The closest place to buy beer is 30+ miles.

JB

[roman meal]

How about the Raison D'Extra? I have one from last year in the fridge right now...I remember being somewhat underwhelmed.

Is it me or are most of the DFH beers starting to taste very similar...kind of honey-ie? My wife and I had a Midas Touch, Burton Baton, 90min and 120min one night last week and while they all had their distinct differences, the same flavor was in the foreground of them all.


I agree.

[roman meal]

This beer is really one of the best Winter/Belgian style beers I've ever had.

Less complicated (in a good sense) than the Dogfish head, takes its inspiration from the legendary Corsendonks... It's great. And, it's made 10 miles from here.

This review has not been influenced by the fact that I've already had two of them, nor that stevep made me drink old Keystone Light in his basement last night while listening to the best of doo-wop. He made me contribute to the pbs fundraiser..

[DarrenCT]

This beer is really one of the best Winter/Belgian style beers I've ever had.

Less complicated (in a good sense) than the Dogfish head, takes its inspiration from the legendary Corsendonks... It's great. And, it's made 10 miles from here.

This review has not been influenced by the fact that I've already had two of them, nor that stevep made me drink old Keystone Light in his basement last night while listening to the best of doo-wop. He made me contribute to the pbs fundraiser..

im driving to NH in a few weeks. maybe i'll stop by the brewery and get clocked!

i havent tried this yet but bet its pretty tasteeee!

[roman meal]

PM me. I'll buy you a brew, or six.

[whitecda]

i finished that bottle of Piraat and I'm pretty buzzed up.

this stuff is potent!



LOOKED fantastic, tasted good. The alcohol "flavor" lingered a bit longer than I'd have liked. I just tried a Konings QUAD...almost the same alch content... and it was mucho smooth. With not the alch linger. Netherlands, not Belgium, but what the hey. Very nice.

[DarrenCT]

cool deal.

i had a dogfish head hickory stout after my ride today and it was "different"

im not sure i could have any more than 2 at a time

overall rating = 7/10

[stevep]

nor that stevep made me drink old Keystone Light in his basement last night while listening to the best of doo-wop. He made me contribute to the pbs fundraiser..

that was keystone extra light...
why do you think you could drink 67 cans with a sandwich?
s

[whitecda]

The dead soldiers from the Holidays....wait, we have almost another week to go..... :beer:


Chimay Blue...awesome, BUT it was a bit "institutional" after the Konings today. Blue my favorite, then Red, then White.

Konings Hoeven. Maybe my favorite so far.

Westmalle...double and triple....Maybe my favorite so far....wait....repetitive. Awesomely good. More research needed! :rolleyes:

Piraat 10%...good but lingering alcohol flavor that I could live without. Prefer the Konings with about the same alch content.

Ayingers....good, but stiff competition. Will try again.

Anchor Holiday 2007. Good, but was concentrating on the imports.

and now I'm dry. Will have to make another run in the next couple of days to restock for New Years....and more research!!!

[DarrenCT]

cool "lineup"

im about to crack open a piirat. i agree that thest blue/purple chimay is the best btw....


The dead soldiers from the Holidays....wait, we have almost another week to go..... :beer:


Chimay Blue...awesome, BUT it was a bit "institutional" after the Konings today. Blue my favorite, then Red, then White.

Konings Hoeven. Maybe my favorite so far.

Westmalle...double and triple....Maybe my favorite so far....wait....repetitive. Awesomely good. More research needed! :rolleyes:

Piraat 10%...good but lingering alcohol flavor that I could live without. Prefer the Konings with about the same alch content.

Ayingers....good, but stiff competition. Will try again.

Anchor Holiday 2007. Good, but was concentrating on the imports.

and now I'm dry. Will have to make another run in the next couple of days to restock for New Years....and more research!!!

[goonster]

I like my "holiday" beers big, but the spices can stay in the gingerbread.

Here's what I had:

Boddington's - This is pretty bad. No, really. This has definitely declined over the last, oh, ten years. It makes certain members of my household happy, but I'm liking this style (pretty but flavorless mega-macro ales) less and less. Never again at this premium price point ($41/case).

Victory Storm King - Off cask at the brewery. Yes. Oh, yes. I'll stop before I wax rhapsodic.

Sierra Nevada Celebration - OK. I'm not a huge hophead, not that it's that hoppy. "Intangibles" are not that great. Need to get my fill of Cascade before we head into the Great Hop Shortage.

Ballantine XXX Ale - In the lime green can. Still a few left over from a case I bought ostensibly for grilling chicken. (It's PA. I have to buy cases.) This has also declined. I was fond of this in college, when it was one of the preferred brands of NYC homeless folk and was actually available in 64 oz. bottles. Used to have a nice tangy hop zip, for cheap macro swill. No more, meh.

Troegs Mad Elf - This one gets mixed reviews, but I'm a fan. Very well balanced, and the fruit is not overpowering. Champ in the hide-the-ethanol competition, atmo.

Schlenkerla Urbock - One of my favorite beers in the world. Smoked lagers are way underrated. A crime that these are $4+ in these parts. I need to move to Bamberg.

Dogfishhead India Brown - Still on the fence about DFH. Are they perfect, or are they too sweet? Depends on the portions and the temperature, perhaps. I won't decide before a pilgrimage, er, I mean "research trip", to Milton and Rehoboth Beach.

I've still got a Redbach, Oerbier, Ichtegem's and '05 Anchor Our Special to enjoy before the "holiday season" is up.

Lemme just throw this out there to make trouble: Piraat is a bit overrated. Sorry to be obvious, but Duvel is head and shoulders above the other contenders in this weight class. I'm not really wild about any of the Br. v. Steenberge products, although Gulden Draak is the best of the bunch.

[DarrenCT]

Lemme just throw this out there to make trouble: Piraat is a bit overrated. Sorry to be obvious, but Duvel is head and shoulders above the other contenders in this weight class.

dude its also like $13 a bottle which is pricey

[shinomaster]

dude its also like $13 a bottle which is pricey


Piraat is so good it often confuses people. Darren it's "Holy Water" imho

[DarrenCT]

Piraat is so good it often confuses people. Darren it's "Holy Water" imho

shino, what do u pay for a bottle there?

[shinomaster]

shino, what do u pay for a bottle there?

For a small bottle..$3.60?

[DarrenCT]

fyi,

this stuff is a 10/10

whoever recommended it deserves a beer

[SimonC]

Back to back this evening - first a Delerium Tremens. Was expecting good things, having never tasted this before, but it's not really my thing. I'd still take it over pretty much any lager, but it's quite light and belies it's strength (8.5%). Could imagine ending up on the floor all too easily

Followed by a Grimbergen Brune - nice, deep and malty and perhaps a little chewier than my usual go-to Leffe Brune. Very good winter beer, and all the better for being $6 for three at the local supermarket.... :-)

[ti_boi]

This stuff. When I finished my Doctorate, I bought the 3 quart + magnum, finished it and then made it into my office desk lamp. Sort of like Raisinettes from the Gods.


"check" -- awesome stuff. Also love the Chimay.....the ALE is 8% alcohol and you must finish the bottle of course once you open it. Fine way to spend an evening.

[roman meal]

I had one of these two nocs ago-

One of the best beers ever.

Reviews:

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/35328

and

http://www.brewlikeamonk.com/2007/03/19/brooklyn-local-1/

[DarrenCT]

dude 9% is alotta hop. how many could u possible have?

[Fixed]

bro delirium noel
cheers hick up :beer:

[roman meal]

dude 9% is alotta hop. how many could u possible have?


They retail at $8.50 for a 750ml bottle so I had one. Scary bit about this is it is so smooth and drinkable that at 9% you would never notice until the police knock on your door the next day.

Got another for tomorrow night, too.

[Fixed]

got my res. for monday nite
cheers :beer:

[Ozz]

Get this, but for 2007. preferableness to the Magnum size.
Anchor Xmas Ale - I didn't know they still made that? I used to drink it back in the '80's! Cool.

OT - is your avatar from a Monty Python sketch? I was viewing one of the DVD's I received for Xmas and saw a scene that looked like it....just curious.

Happy New Year! :beer:

[roman meal]

Anchor Xmas Ale - I didn't know they still made that? I used to drink it back in the '80's! Cool.

OT - is your avatar from a Monty Python sketch? I was viewing one of the DVD's I received for Xmas and saw a scene that looked like it....just curious.

Happy New Year! :beer:

Anchor christmas ale has been made every year since sometime in the 80s. I was able to snag two sixes of this year's offering. :beer:

Yes, the avatar is from a spam sketch.

[DarrenCT]

Anchor christmas ale has been made every year since sometime in the 80s. I was able to snag two sixes of this year's offering. :beer:

Yes, the avatar is from a spam sketch.

PM sent. 3 bottles should fit in a priority mail flat rate box

[woolly]

I may have found some competition for my previous favorite for this season (which was Anchor Christmas - especially good this year): http://www.widmer.com/beer_snow.aspx Yum Yum Yum
:beer:

[alancw3]

foster"s bitter ale in green can. nothing like their cr** lager. dark, full bodied with alot of bite.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=38064