Beer Drinkers Thread - February Edition

[DarrenCT]

so i picked out a few new beers for the next couple weeks. a couple forumite suggestions and a few random picks.

anyone try these before?

also, pls offer up any suggestions to good strong beer :beer:

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2032/p1010042pg1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


from left -> right

cascazila - ithaca beer co (ny) 6.5%
fat dog - stoudts (pa) 9%
duvel - golden ale 8.5% (FlaRider suggested this one)
triple karmeliet (nfc) 8.5%
the maharaja imperial ipa (co) 9.65%
moylans hopsickle imperial ipa (ca) 9.2%
red hook long hammer (nh) 6.5%
weyerbacher merrymonks golden ale (pa) 9.3%
weyerbacher hops infusion ale (pa) 6.2%
victory golden money (pa) 9.5%

[mschol17]

I really like Duvel, but you must be careful with it... It tastes very light and drinkable, but it's 8.5% so that bottle will knock you over.

[gt6267a]

i don't see westleteren (or however it is spelled). the 12 is the cheese, the twiz, the biz, the dongdong, tiptop, better than a footrub, better than knowing why marsellus threw tony rocky horror out a 4th story window, better than knowing who killed jr, better than knowing if obiwan was pissed when he slashed darth maul in half, better than ... you get the idea.

[mosca]

Darren, you know how to live!

If you like strong, try this. Great stuff but I got ambushed by it recently as I was out of practice. Training is key, but it looks like you've got that covered...

[Matt Barkley]

Is it just me and BDrunk? Who else is off the sauce?

I recommend Orval.

[gt6267a]

Is it just me and BDrunk? Who else is off the sauce?

I recommend Orval.

beer hates me. gives me gas and sheot. i gave it up years ago. i do have fond memories of home brewing and a short list of beers ... westletern, anchor porter / liberty ale, maredsous, lindermans ... a few i only know by sight. if they ever change the label they would be lost to me forever (not that it would matter)!

[KJMUNC]

If you like Duvel you'll dig Golden Monkey too. Just recently discovered it in a Victory sampler and it's good stuff....a heck of a lot cheaper too.

If you can get your hands on it, also try some of the stuff from De Dolle brewers. I like the Oerbier, but Dulle Teve is the shizz-nizzy.

[Mshue]

I recently discovered a local bar/restaurant that has Tripel Karmeliet on tap. While I really like Duvel, the TK is even better. You'll love it. Enjoy.

[Kevan]

gotten over the Captain Lawrence, now have yuh?


Watch out for that golden monkey..that'll kick you in the arse.

[davyt]

I know it's a bit late, but Full Sail's Session (http://www.fullsailbrewing.com/session.cfm) is about the perfect beer to accompany a Super Bowl...

[goonster]

Beer of the Year, atmo.

[Ed Moses]

Anybody in this thread a fan of www.beerschool.com ?

Good fun and some interesting selections!

[Jeff N.]

Check www.tobp.com as well. Funny stuff. Check what he says about Corona. Jeff N.

[Blue Jays]

There will probably only be a small handful of replies to a SerottaForums beer thread. ;) :D

[Volant]

Darren, Thanks for the recent post/recommendation on the Dogfish Head. I could only find 90 minute, but did that for the Superbowl with good results! :beer:

[Blue Jays]

Magic Hat# 9 has been pretty tasty.

[pdxmech13]

I really didn't care for the Victory golden Monkey. Careful as there is alot of sediment in the bottom of that glass !
I would highly recommend the Victory Pils however. :beer:

[harlond]

Lately I've really enjoyed Zywiec Porter and Smuttynose Robust Porter.

[chakatrain]

...but their Kilt Lifter (8.0 ale) is tremendous. Have you tried that?

[shinomaster]

Darren I'm worried about your liver.

[AgilisMerlin]

Anything above 9%

will twist you before you need to urinate...............

no more than two on an empty stomach bro.....................

don't want you falling into your lovely bike collection....................

[whitecda]

St Bernardus ABT 12

I've gone to school on the Trappist guys this winter. This is the commercially made version of the Westy 12 that is supposed to be the best in the world. http://www.ratebeer.com

This is made "down the road" or whatever...by non-monks, so it can't be called "trappist" and use that label. BUT it is killer..or should I say "a" killer. Oh my. It will make you see what ain't there if you don't share part of a large one. Good shiiite.

[DarrenCT]

gotten over the Captain Lawrence, now have yuh?


Watch out for that golden monkey..that'll kick you in the arse.

kevan

i got the captain lawrence winter brew and its EFFIN AWESOME

http://www.brewbasement.com/reviews/captain-lawerence-nor-easter-aging-and-tasting-notes/

[DarrenCT]

Darren, Thanks for the recent post/recommendation on the Dogfish Head. I could only find 90 minute, but did that for the Superbowl with good results! :beer:

the 90 is the best. the 120 is a bit too much

glad u liked it!

[Viper]

Incredible title to this thread DarrenCT. Really, most beer mortals would've posted 'Beer Drinker's Thread' and thought they were cool. You? You take cool and beer to a whole nother' level with the 'February Edition'.

Dude, when it comes to beer, you got the beer, the threads and the posts atmo. "February Edition", ****ing brilliant stuff. :beer:

[big shanty]

I had a couple of good drafts last week....Hood Canal Agate Pass amber, and Avery Czar Russian Stout.

This place is one of my favorite haunts:

http://www.beveridgeplacepub.com/

[profkrispy]

A couple from Northern California that are very tasty.


http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/Images/brand-BroThelo.jpg
http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/Images/brand-Pranqster.jpg

[Louis]

St Bernardus ABT 12

I've gone to school on the Trappist guys this winter. This is the commercially made version of the Westy 12 that is supposed to be the best in the world.

W CDA,

I was just about to post a question about this very beer!!!

My neighbors were out of town for a few days and asked me to pick up their mail. As a thank-you they gave me a four-pack of this. I'm not familiar with the brand and was wondering what the scoop was. I was going to take it to a Trivia Night I'm helping judge on Saturday (along with some Delirium Tremens). Are you saying that I should keep the Bernardu for myself? :beer:

Louis

[shinomaster]

St Bernardus ABT 12

I've gone to school on the Trappist guys this winter. This is the commercially made version of the Westy 12 that is supposed to be the best in the world. http://www.ratebeer.com

This is made "down the road" or whatever...by non-monks, so it can't be called "trappist" and use that label. BUT it is killer..or should I say "a" killer. Oh my. It will make you see what ain't there if you don't share part of a large one. Good shiiite.


Agreed, that monk is smiling for reason. He is effin **** faced. :) :beer: :banana:

[caleb]

February brings Schell's Schmaltz's Alt (http://www.schellsbrewery.com/ourbeers_info.php?id=9) here in MN. Give it a try if you can find it.

[Blue Jays]

I love the refreshing effervescence of the Belgian ales.

[RIHans]

But my local brew pub has, off and on, Stone on tap. I tried the IPA, and a

couple of others. All I can say is, very good Belgian style beer from Cali.

http://www.stonebrew.com/

If you see it, try it.

This is the one I like a lot...Be careful.

http://www.stonebrew.com/ruin/

[whitecda]

W CDA,

I was just about to post a question about this very beer!!!

My neighbors were out of town for a few days and asked me to pick up their mail. As a thank-you they gave me a four-pack of this. I'm not familiar with the brand and was wondering what the scoop was. I was going to take it to a Trivia Night I'm helping judge on Saturday (along with some Delirium Tremens). Are you saying that I should keep the Bernardu for myself? :beer:

Louis


In the abt 12 a four pack is good. I tried to handle a large bottle myself. The little monk knocked me on my @$$! It's very, very good, but moderation, and some good food with it, is key.

[saab2000]

I love the refreshing effervescence of the Belgian ales.

Do you like the fruity bouquet and delicate finish with hints of raspberry too?

C'mon people! Beer is beer and should be knocked back while bowling, hanging with buds after a 100 miler, at parties with loud music, etc.

Beer is the common man's beverage. Someone post a picture of a beer bong.

[Kevan]

has mountains on the label that turn blue when the beer's cold enuf.

Saab-man, beer is no longer "just beer", least to my way of thinkin'.

You know you're a snob when you snub a Heinie. I'm there...

[saab2000]

Love the latest buzz words - "Hand Crafted Artisan Beers".

[Fixed]

"Corripe Cervisiam"

cheers :beer:

(Seize the beer!)

[Blue Jays]

Magic Hat# 9 has been pretty tasty.
Do you like the fruity bouquet and delicate finish with hints of raspberry too? C'mon people! Beer is beer and should be knocked back while bowling, hanging with buds after a 100 miler, at parties with loud music, etc. Beer is the common man's beverage. Someone post a picture of a beer bong.I like all different types of beers & ales. Why do you ask?

[saab2000]

I like all different types of beers & ales. Why do you ask?


I am just being snyde. No worries.

I will admit to liking real honest German wheat beers. Pics later, after my workout.

[Fixed]

Do you like the fruity bouquet and delicate finish with hints of raspberry too?

C'mon people! Beer is beer and should be knocked back while bowling, hanging with buds after a 100 miler, at parties with loud music, etc.

Beer is the common man's beverage. Someone post a picture of a beer bong.
http://www.theultimatebeerbong.com/

[fiamme red]

Do you like the fruity bouquet and delicate finish with hints of raspberry too?

C'mon people! Beer is beer and should be knocked back while bowling, hanging with buds after a 100 miler, at parties with loud music, etc.

Beer is the common man's beverage. Someone post a picture of a beer bong.http://www.hey-guess-what.com/HumorColumn/archives/beer-snobs.htm

So, if there’s a beer snob plaguing your life, simply relax, grit your teeth and realize that it’s just a passing phase. Instead of getting annoyed, do what I do now that I’m a "reformed" beer snob: sit back, drink your Amstel Light, and smile knowingly as they grimace, choking down yet another pint of Guinness with their buffalo wings.

[thomspins]

EKU 28

by Kulmbacher Brauerei brewery

German

11.2% but amazing for a Dopplebock

[goonster]

So, if there’s a beer snob plaguing your life, simply relax, grit your teeth and realize that it’s just a passing phase. Instead of getting annoyed, do what I do now that I’m a "reformed" beer snob: sit back, drink your Amstel Light, and smile knowingly as they grimace, choking down yet another pint of Guinness with their buffalo wings.

Sheesh. :rolleyes:

Dude, come to my house and I'll un-reform you. Enlightenment != Snobbery, atmo.

Not the weekend of the 23rd though, as I have a previous engagement (http://www.keystonehops.org/wotw/index.cfm).

[KJMUNC]

In the abt 12 a four pack is good. I tried to handle a large bottle myself. The little monk knocked me on my @$$! It's very, very good, but moderation, and some good food with it, is key.

The Abt 12 is excellent, but not nearly as good as the Westy 12 atmo...luckily I have both in my basement for comparison :banana:

Oh, and don't ever drink this stuff from a tap.....my local pub has it and it is absolutely horrid. Belgians were made to be bottle fermented for a reason. Kegs just suck the life out of them.

[whitecda]

luckily I have both in my basement for comparison :banana:

..and what was that address again? ...and when do you go on vacation again? ...and exactly where in the basement is it kept again? Just, you know, so's I can keep an eye on the place!! ;)

[DarrenCT]

busch light = trek

dogfish head 90 minute = richard sachs


YOUR TURN

[saab2000]

My turn.

Here's tonight's taste test.

Erdinger Hefe-Weizen vs. Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat

First impressions of the Leini's:

- Looks like wheat beer should look. More or less. Not quite cloudy enough, but not bad. Not all wheat beers need to be so dark and opaque.

- Doesn't foam too well and form a good head. Somewhat lame there.

- Actually does have a fruit taste. Not totally offensive, but not real either. Fruit doesn't belong in beer.


PS - The glasses are from the Stuttgarter Hoffbräu which I used to visit when I worked in Switzerland. Stuttgart was one of our destinations in Germany and I loved going into town and trying the beer. I am breaking one of the cardinal rules of German Bier drinking by putting beer other than the proper brand into the glass, but they are the only wheat beer glasses I have, so we'll have to live with it.

Report on the Erdinger to follow.

Not that there's actually too much suspense.....

[DarrenCT]

saab,

job well done.

good report. looking forward to the next evaluation.

[97CSI]

Had some of the Dogfish pale ale and gave it away. Definitely not to my taste. Another local brewery (<100 miles) is River Horse. Before moving down to the shore we lived just on the other side of town from the brewery. Excellent brews: http://www.riverhorse.com/

[saab2000]

Erdinger = Record, with Nucleon tubulars and Veloflex tubies on an open road, all screwed onto a proper-geo lugged steel frame, on a summer afternoon riding near the Bodensee.
Leinenkugel's = Centaur, bolted to a welded steel frame in southwestern WI, just south of Chippewa Falls, where this is brewed, on a summer afternoon into evening. Maybe near La Crosse.. :beer:

IOW, both good. The Leini's is not without merit. But I would do without the fake orange taste they seem to put into it. Otherwise, for half the price of the Erdinger it's not bad at all.

My dad would never accept this verdict, being of the opinion that anything from the old country is better than anything from the new, even if it is from Wisconsin brewed by the long lost cousins from the old country... :rolleyes: But if Germany was so great why did Oma and Opa leave..... :D

[KJMUNC]

..and what was that address again? ...and when do you go on vacation again? ...and exactly where in the basement is it kept again? Just, you know, so's I can keep an eye on the place!! ;)

Actually we're about to move, so I suppose it wouldn't do you much good! I hear that Redbones in Cambridge, MA actually serves Westy 12 for $9/bottle when in stock, which is an incredibly good price, all things considered.

Darren, I have to thank you for the Tripel Karmeliet recommendation. At dinner tonight I started with one of those (which was excellent), followed by an Urtel Hibernus Quentum (a funky triple, but good, 9%). I capped off the meal with a De Dolle Stille Nacht, which I've been looking forward to trying for quite a while. It's a solid 12% and after the first two beers it definitely put me in the "ok, I'm done" category. Great beers all, but the Karmeliet takes the cake for sure. I will be stocking up on that one for sure.

[DarrenCT]

Actually we're about to move, so I suppose it wouldn't do you much good! I hear that Redbones in Cambridge, MA actually serves Westy 12 for $9/bottle when in stock, which is an incredibly good price, all things considered.

Darren, I have to thank you for the Tripel Karmeliet recommendation. At dinner tonight I started with one of those (which was excellent), followed by an Urtel Hibernus Quentum (a funky triple, but good, 9%). I capped off the meal with a De Dolle Stille Nacht, which I've been looking forward to trying for quite a while. It's a solid 12% and after the first two beers it definitely put me in the "ok, I'm done" category. Great beers all, but the Karmeliet takes the cake for sure. I will be stocking up on that one for sure.

glad u enjoyed the beers. im guessing you have a good buzz!

what could be more fun than trying out various beers?

maybe various bikes?

nah.

time for a cold one

-d

[saab2000]

busch light = trek

dogfish head 90 minute = richard sachs


YOUR TURN

If this is correct, Busch light has a pretty good track record winning big races.

[dsimon]

Let me say i just had a blue moon last night and wow, yum mm woohoo, im usually a killians man but thought i try something new boy let me tell you i don't drink much and usually when im about 3/4 done of my killians i have a buzz, well about 1/4 of a blue moon and my kids could bounce off the roof of the restaurant and i could care less very yummy :beer: :D

[DarrenCT]

just picked up a couple 6 packs but havent tried it yet. (later on i'll let ya know)

it's a strong 9.6%

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9374/bigfoot25thbottomwy7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


more info here... http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/bigfoot.html

[chuckroast]

Beer is the new wine.

[97CSI]

Yep.....Sierra Nevada brews are generally excellent. Have their IPA and ESB in the garage keeping cool.

Just got back from the kids place. We took over some chinese food and I had a bottle of my worthless son-in-law's home brewed ESB. Was excellent. He had really outdone himself.

[stevep]

just had a dogfish.
good stuff.

[DarrenCT]

just had a dogfish.
good stuff.

60 minute?

if so, have another

90 minute?

if so have another

[KJMUNC]

Had to crack into my Westvleteren stash to celebrate the new home purchase, but now I've throttled back to Victory's Hop Devil. Tasty stuff and doesn't require a flight to Brussels to pick up a six pack!

[whitecda]

It's a Piraat night! Arrrgggh

But only one. :no:

[Monthly Payment]

I like the sunset wheat, so I'll have to try the other one.

I just cleaned out Rite Aid. They had Sam Adams White Ale 12 packs on sale for $12.99 so I picked up 3 packs. I know for most of you guys that's a lot but on the remote island of Manhattan, we don't get a lot of shipments. Oh wait, that's another remote island. Our beer is so damned expensive because the 12 pack takes up about sits on $500 per sq. ft. per month of retail space (I have no clue if that figure is true but it sounds adequately high to me).

[DarrenCT]

just picked up a couple 6 packs but havent tried it yet. (later on i'll let ya know)

it's a strong 9.6%

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9374/bigfoot25thbottomwy7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


more info here... http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/bigfoot.html


ok this stuff rules. i'm on my 3rd beer and its very very tasty.

i'm also (btw) pretty hammered.

i give it an a++

[shinomaster]

ok this stuff rules. i'm on my 3rd beer and its very very tasty.

i'm also (btw) pretty hammered.

i give it an a++


Darren when you come to Portland I'm gonna buy you an imperial pint of Fred, by Hair of the Dog. Just one will put you in a coma.

[DarrenCT]

Darren when you come to Portland I'm gonna buy you an imperial pint of Fred, by Hair of the Dog. Just one will put you in a coma.

GAME ON

can we go to some other bars and party after?

do u play darts or shuffle board?

[shinomaster]

GAME ON

can we go to some other bars and party after?

do u play darts or shuffle board?

I play drunken cyclist. Shuffle board is for old people right?

[DarrenCT]

I play drunken cyclist. Shuffle board is for old people right?

with 2 hot girls shuffleboard can be a lot of fun atmo

[shinomaster]

with 2 hot girls shuffleboard can be a lot of fun atmo

I can provide one for myself. You will have to find the other.

[DarrenCT]

I can provide one for myself. You will have to find the other.

i can do that

:)

[H.Frank Beshear]

If you like the big foot then you'll love this one. One is plenty,more than plenty :D

[bcm119]

For any of you beer geeks out there- last week I had Pliny the Younger and the Abyss at one sitting, on tap, at the toronado. The Younger deserves all the hype. Most exciting day of the year, beer-wise. :)

[shinomaster]

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/bigfoot.html

[Kevan]

Best you head up to that Katonah beer shop and buy y'rself some of this excellence:

http://www.guestontap.com/images/61031.DeadGuy.jpg

[sailorboy]

I'm geographically biased, but I haven't seen any Japanese brews posted so far. I've sort of tired of all the micro-brew craze in the US, they don't do much for me after being here for a couple of years. You can always count on a Sapporo tasting good, especially if you want something lighter and crisper.

They also do malt-based beers well, my favorite here is called Ebisu. It is Japan's oldest brewery I think. Not sure if you can get it in the states.

[DarrenCT]

Best you head up to that Katonah beer shop and buy y'rself some of this excellence:

http://www.guestontap.com/images/61031.DeadGuy.jpg

kevan,

good stuff. i like all that rouge beer. is it from portland?

[Kevan]

kevan,

good stuff. i like all that rouge beer. is it from portland?

it is.

[DarrenCT]

ok i just had a sip.

its a tasty %6.0 with lotsa hop

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/1216/winterwelcomeale2007lu8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[DarrenCT]

very very tasty

problem: im used to these 10% beers so this isnt quite as "potent"

[maunahaole]

I tried the Keoki Sunset from Kauai last night for the first time. Not bad...sorta malty, not too bitter....

[jemoryl]

kevan,

good stuff. i like all that rouge beer. is it from portland?


Close. It's actually from Newport, OR, which is on the coast south of Portland. This weekend I had a pint of something they call Hop Heaven - wet hopped with Newport (apparently somewhat rare) hops and unfiltered. Stunning beer and strangely enough the aromatics and flavor made me think of gewurztraminer wine: lots of grapefruit and roses. Worth a visit if you are in OR.

[DarrenCT]

tasty 10% winter beer that goes down like water

check http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/boulder-beer-killer-penguin-barleywine/53300/6337/ for more infoz

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5341/boulder20brewing20killewa4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[OtayBW]

This is the best I've ever had. From the Franconia region of Germany. Doubt any of it finds its way out of the region.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/zelmo_2006/Hetzelsdorfer_r1.jpg

[mbrtool]

Stiegl Pils is very good.

[shinomaster]

Darren that killer Penguin look swell! Where is it brewed? I'm drinking good old Sam Adams Boston Lager and it's really good. I forgot just how good it is! Reminds me of a long time ago.

[DarrenCT]

Darren that killer Penguin look swell! Where is it brewed? I drinking good old Sam Adams Boston Lager and it's really good. I forgot just how good it is! Reminds me of a long time ago.

shino,

boulder CO

sam adams is fantastic. im psyched for the visit. chill riding and pro partying. whatever kinda riding u wanna do is fine by fine. im game for hardcore and softcore spinning

[shinomaster]

shino,

boulder CO

sam adams is fantastic. im psyched for the visit. chill riding and pro partying. whatever kinda riding u wanna do is fine by fine. im game for hardcore and softcore spinning


Cool...I won't race you up my uber-turbo mountain-sized 1000 foot hill. Yo- send me the dates again. I deleted them.

[DarrenCT]

Cool...I won't race you up my uber-turbo mountain-sized 1000 foot hill. Yo- send me the dates again. I deleted them.

18th (late) to 23rd

whats the name of that hotel again? i booked, but i wanna make sure my room is non-smoking

[shinomaster]

18th (late) to 23rd

whats the name of that hotel again? i booked, but i wanna make sure my room is non-smoking


Jupiter

[neonboy]

I definitely recommend Duck Rabbit's amber ale and the milk stout. They brew from North Carolina


http://www.duckrabbitbrewery.com/beers.html

so so good

[soulspinner]

Edmond Fitzgerald Porter and Victory IPA in the house. :beer: