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Jul 14, 2012 8:43 PM


LE Monster on the patio at The Olde Jaol in Wooster. Paired with prime rib and onion rings.

Life is good.
Jul 14, 2012 8:43pm
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Jul 14, 2012 8:45 PM
Curly J;1225736 wrote:And you don't wanna. It's a Carmel infused/flavored COA that comes in a small metal tube. I call them a chick cigar as The Wife likes them, them and CAO Cherry Bomb.

Little Kings so far tonight...FTW!!!

Has anyone had the Drew Estates Java Mint? I am curious, not a big fan of infused cigars, but I like the Drew Estate sticks I have had, this one intrigues me.
Jul 14, 2012 8:45pm
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Jul 14, 2012 8:48 PM
THE4RINGZ;1225742 wrote:Has anyone had the Drew Estates Java Mint? I am curious, not a big fan of infused cigars, but I like the Drew Estate sticks I have had, this one intrigues me.

Had the Java and loved it. Haven't had the Java Mint...BTW where's the beer snob pic???
Jul 14, 2012 8:48pm
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Jul 14, 2012 9:15 PM


Finishing up a bottle of Jolly Pumpkin Oro de Calabaza, first time having it and I'm liking it a lot.
Jul 14, 2012 9:15pm
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Jul 15, 2012 12:25 AM
Finished my 8 pack of Little Kings. Now on to the Victory Hop Devil. Like OTrap said, Mmmmm...Hop Devil.
Jul 15, 2012 12:25am
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Jul 15, 2012 12:29 AM
Curly J;1225736 wrote:And you don't wanna. It's a Carmel infused/flavored COA that comes in a small metal tube. I call them a chick cigar as The Wife likes them, them and CAO Cherry Bomb.

EDIT: and you won't have one Otrap because I misspelled it. It's Caramelo Joe.

Little Kings so far tonight...FTW!!!
Nice. I'm doing a Perdomo Champagne Reserve 10th Anniversary tonight with some Maker's Mark. Remembering why I love Perdomo. Nicaraguans FTW!
THE4RINGZ;1225742 wrote:Has anyone had the Drew Estates Java Mint? I am curious, not a big fan of infused cigars, but I like the Drew Estate sticks I have had, this one intrigues me.
Tried the Java. Wasn't a fan, personally, but wouldn't call it a chick cigar (unlike most infused cigars).

Sans Gurkha's cognac curing process, I can't say I enjoy infusing flavors into cigars, and I don't really even think you can call what Gurkha does 'infusing' anyway.
Jul 15, 2012 12:29am
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Jul 15, 2012 12:47 AM
Finished the Perdomo, and back for a second. The Epernay Illusione is KILLER now.
Jul 15, 2012 12:47am
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Jul 15, 2012 12:48 AM
Oh and I should say that my first attempt at grabbing my Hop Devil was weird. Grabbed it, poured it, tasted it, and it was more like cider than beer beer. I thought WTF ???. Ended up I looked at the Victory and grabbed a Ginger Beer and poured it into my glass.

Actually I've been done with the Little Kings a lot earlier and have had a few Hop Devils by now. Working toward the DFH Palo Santo to finish the night.
Jul 15, 2012 12:48am
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Jul 15, 2012 2:16 AM
Had a 6th glass tonight by blvd. That I believe was the first quad I've had and it was delicious. Had a DC Brau Belgan pale later which was solid. Still have a few Le Freaks and the other 3 6th glass beers, perhaps tomorrow.
Jul 15, 2012 2:16am
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Jul 15, 2012 5:39 PM
Opened another sixth glass, this beer is pretty damn good. I don't have much experience with Quads, but I'm a huge of this. Anyone got any other quads they recomend?
Jul 15, 2012 5:39pm
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Jul 15, 2012 5:55 PM
I've had a wandering for an Omegong Three Philosophers all day. I think I'll have one tonight.
Jul 15, 2012 5:55pm
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Jul 15, 2012 6:43 PM
Commander of Awesome;1226091 wrote:Opened another sixth glass, this beer is pretty damn good. I don't have much experience with Quads, but I'm a huge of this. Anyone got any other quads they recomend?
Weyerbacher Quad.
Jul 15, 2012 6:43pm
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Jul 16, 2012 1:13 AM
Busted open my last bottle of this stuff



It said drink before July, now I know why. The flavor has changed quite a bit. It almost has a sour flavor now, which I'm kinda digging. Much of the body/malts have disappeared, but you can still smell it on the nose. Weird. It was still worth the purchase to try it then and now.
Jul 16, 2012 1:13am
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Jul 16, 2012 7:58 AM
Always been curious to try that, steep price tag here though. Usually over $30 for a bottle.
Jul 16, 2012 7:58am
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Jul 16, 2012 8:14 AM
Commander of Awesome;1226091 wrote: I don't have much experience with Quads, but I'm a huge of this. Anyone got any other quads they recomend?
Some of the best beers out there.

Trappist Rochefort 10
Chimay Blue
St. Bernarndus Abt 12
Westvleteren 12 (good luck)
Jul 16, 2012 8:14am
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Jul 16, 2012 1:24 PM
Commander of Awesome;1226385 wrote:Always been curious to try that, steep price tag here though. Usually over $30 for a bottle.
It was $19.99 when I bought it.

I did pickup some special beers this past weekend. Founders Devil Dancer and Frangelic Mountain Brown. Looks like the Devil Dancer is down to 12% as compared to 13% in the past, so it might be on the shelves out there in Ohio. I've never had the Frangelic Mountain before.
Jul 16, 2012 1:24pm
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Jul 16, 2012 1:46 PM
Damn I've been trying to find the devil dancer here to no avail. Looking forward to your thoughts on this.
Jul 16, 2012 1:46pm
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Jul 16, 2012 2:32 PM
Picked up these since my birthday is tomorrow:




Jul 16, 2012 2:32pm
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Jul 16, 2012 2:57 PM
The Hoppin' Frog Oatmeal Imperial Stout is one that I have wanted to try for a while but I havent because of the price.
Jul 16, 2012 2:57pm
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Jul 16, 2012 2:59 PM
bigdaddy2003;1226585 wrote:The Hoppin' Frog Oatmeal Imperial Stout is one that I have wanted to try for a while but I havent because of the price.
Same here, its about $12 a bomber round here. I'd imagine it'd be a little cheaper in Ohio.
Jul 16, 2012 2:59pm
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Jul 16, 2012 3:01 PM
Happy birthday eve an those are terrific pics!
Jul 16, 2012 3:01pm
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Jul 16, 2012 3:04 PM
How do people feel about head on a beer?

I Wear Pants picture made me think of this, but if someone served me a beer with that much head I'd send it back. On the flip side my old boss (who's irish) sent back a beer for not having enough head. I prefer a smaller one and honestly don't mind if there isn't one.
Jul 16, 2012 3:04pm
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Jul 16, 2012 3:08 PM
Some of it has to do with the style of beer. A belgian IPA/Trippel typically is very heady, where an Imperial Stout tends to have less head. Shitty beer like Bud Light won't have much of a head.

I prefer some head, as its supposed to release the proper flavors and aromas of the beer. Too much though and its a shitty pour/you're not getting your money's worth.
Jul 16, 2012 3:08pm
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Jul 16, 2012 3:21 PM
bigdaddy2003;1226585 wrote:The Hoppin' Frog Oatmeal Imperial Stout is one that I have wanted to try for a while but I havent because of the price.
Commander of Awesome;1226586 wrote:Same here, its about $12 a bomber round here. I'd imagine it'd be a little cheaper in Ohio.
The one I pictured is the Barrel Aged version so it was more than that.

Edit: And those aren't my photos I grabbed them off the internet, just like to put a picture with the beer sometimes.
Jul 16, 2012 3:21pm