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Jun 10, 2012 4:46 PM
Having a Harpoon Rye IPA at Dewey's pizza. Never had this Beer before. Not to bad. Might have to have a couple more.
Jun 10, 2012 4:46pm
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Jun 10, 2012 4:50 PM
Enjoying a Flying Dog Wildeman Farmhouse IPA. Not bad.
Jun 10, 2012 4:50pm
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Jun 10, 2012 5:25 PM
I Wear Pants;1194417 wrote:12 pack of PBR tonight. Shut up, I know. :(
Not my thing, but I wouldn't turn it down if offered by a host.

Then again, that applies to ALMOST anything. I have a relative who has excellent taste in beer, but if he is going somewhere where the beer selection isn't choice, he will bring his own beer and decline if anyone tries to get him a Bud Lite, PBR, etc. While I appreciate his taste, I find that rude and not indicative of a good guest. Just feels like it's snubbing the host's hospitality.

As such, I don't look down on anyone for drinking anything, good or not, because if offered, I'd probably drink it.
Jun 10, 2012 5:25pm
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Jun 10, 2012 5:25 PM
I Wear Pants;1194417 wrote:12 pack of PBR tonight. Shut up, I know. :(

Great beer for the money.
Jun 10, 2012 5:25pm
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Jun 10, 2012 5:41 PM
O-Trap;1194629 wrote: I have a relative who has excellent taste in beer, but if he is going somewhere where the beer selection isn't choice, he will bring his own beer and decline if anyone tries to get him a Bud Lite, PBR, etc. While I appreciate his taste, I find that rude and not indicative of a good guest. Just feels like it's snubbing the host's hospitality.
We're related ??? LOL

I've been known to bring my own 6er's to my bro-in-laws house along with some Pilsner glasses.All that is there is Miller Lite. Plus he doesn't need to support my habit as his friends usually show up without beers and drink his. I've even been known to share mine. Let them sample it and see what they think. You have to remember he and his friends are hicks.

Now that I think about it I brought quite a few cold beers to Justin's house last year. What wasn't drank was left there for him. I don't think he complained.
Jun 10, 2012 5:41pm
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Jun 10, 2012 6:47 PM
Got too full eating to have another. I did share a Rogue Mocha Porter for desert with The Wife.

Now having a LE Monster at my favorite pub. Might have to share one more with The Wife before heading to the Jungle for more beer and cigars.
Jun 10, 2012 6:47pm
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Jun 10, 2012 9:29 PM
Beer Porn. This was taken after I grabbed my 4 Pack.
Jun 10, 2012 9:29pm
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Jun 10, 2012 9:33 PM
Curly J;1194868 wrote:Beer Porn. This was taken after I grabbed my 4 Pack.
I got a boner.
Jun 10, 2012 9:33pm
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Jun 10, 2012 9:40 PM
Has anyone tried Batch 19? I had one today, apparently it is made from a long lost pre prohibition recipe.

I wasn't impressed.
Jun 10, 2012 9:40pm
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Jun 10, 2012 9:47 PM
I've had it once, don't remember it, which goes along the same opinion that you had.
Jun 10, 2012 9:47pm
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Jun 10, 2012 9:47 PM
never had the lake erie monster
Jun 10, 2012 9:47pm
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Jun 10, 2012 9:47 PM
Curly J;1194868 wrote:Beer Porn. This was taken after I grabbed my 4 Pack.
That's the same price I pay for a 4 pack, I'm surprised. The 6 pack on the side though is another story.
Jun 10, 2012 9:47pm
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Jun 10, 2012 9:49 PM
I'm drinking Founders Dirty Bastard now. I love this stuff.
Jun 10, 2012 9:49pm
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Jun 10, 2012 10:19 PM
Curly J;1194868 wrote:Beer Porn. This was taken after I grabbed my 4 Pack.
How long do ya'll think that I could store this since it is only a May-July brew?
Jun 10, 2012 10:19pm
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Jun 11, 2012 12:06 AM
Sonofanump;1194943 wrote:How long do ya'll think that I could store this since it is only a May-July brew?
You could store this for years, but it would taste like KaKa...well just different. Drink it fresh. I'm trying to drink as many as I can now.

To answer your question, 2 months max before the hops start to go. I tried it once with DFH 90 Min and after 3 months it was totally 'different'. Not bad, but not within the flavor profile.
Jun 11, 2012 12:06am
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Jun 11, 2012 12:21 AM
Commander of Awesome;1194893 wrote:That's the same price I pay for a 4 pack, I'm surprised. The 6 pack on the side though is another story.
If you are talking about the GL Wright Pils, I passed on that. I did have a nice discussion with someone about it when I was taking the LE Monster picture. He said it's rare and he had it once at the brewery. They actually said at the brewery this is one of few places that you could find it, Jungle Jim's that is. I guess there might be a lawsuit from the Wright family about naming it that. I passed only because it's a pilsner and I'm not a pilsner guy...Plus I could still grab a sixer tomorrow of it on my way to work, if I wanted.
Jun 11, 2012 12:21am
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Jun 11, 2012 1:31 AM
Oh and while I'm on a roll there can never be a better name for an Oyster Stout than Pearl Necklace. My hat's off to you Flying Dog !!! (which I'm drinking right now)
Jun 11, 2012 1:31am
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Jun 11, 2012 7:58 AM
Curly J;1195114 wrote:If you are talking about the GL Wright Pils, I passed on that. I did have a nice discussion with someone about it when I was taking the LE Monster picture. He said it's rare and he had it once at the brewery. They actually said at the brewery this is one of few places that you could find it, Jungle Jim's that is. I guess there might be a lawsuit from the Wright family about naming it that. I passed only because it's a pilsner and I'm not a pilsner guy...Plus I could still grab a sixer tomorrow of it on my way to work, if I wanted.
Yeah I'm not a huge pilsner guy either. Hot day on draft/in the early afternoon I drink a pilsner, for keeping it at home though I wouldn't. Just surprised by the price, its rare I can get a 6 pack of anything I want for less than $10. Most of the time its $12-14.
Jun 11, 2012 7:58am
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Jun 11, 2012 8:35 AM
Curly J;1195105 wrote:You could store this for years, but it would taste like KaKa...well just different. Drink it fresh. I'm trying to drink as many as I can now.

To answer your question, 2 months max before the hops start to go. I tried it once with DFH 90 Min and after 3 months it was totally 'different'. Not bad, but not within the flavor profile.
What type of beer should be drank within a few months and what kind can be stored away?
Jun 11, 2012 8:35am
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Jun 11, 2012 8:48 AM
I dont know the science behind it, but I know beers like Bigfoot, KBS, Double Bastard can be aged.
Jun 11, 2012 8:48am
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Jun 11, 2012 9:28 AM
Not familiar with Bigfoot, KBS is a stout and Double Bastard is a Ale. GLLEM is a IIPA. Is it the IIPA & IPAs that need to be fresh?
Jun 11, 2012 9:28am
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Jun 11, 2012 9:33 AM
Sonofanump;1195175 wrote:What type of beer should be drank within a few months and what kind can be stored away?
Beers high in hops (pale ales, IPAs, DIPAs) should be drank right away as hops will fade over time. Bigger beers will last longer (Barleywines, Imperial Stouts, Strong Ales....), a lot of belgian beers as well. Always check bottles for dates, some will have a best by date. Over time the beer changes, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. Some people have different opinions on a beer like Hopslam; a lot of people say it should be drank within the first month or so because the hop profile drops so fast, but I've read a couple people were aging them on purpose to turn them into a good Barleywine.
Jun 11, 2012 9:33am
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Jun 11, 2012 9:52 AM
Thank you for that!
Jun 11, 2012 9:52am
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Jun 11, 2012 2:47 PM
Just curious - what're peoples thoughts on hefeweizens? Personally I love them.
Jun 11, 2012 2:47pm
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Jun 11, 2012 2:50 PM
Not bad, wouldn't buy them for home myself, but not bad.
Jun 11, 2012 2:50pm