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Sep 26, 2012 12:34 PM
Not sure if everyone has discovered this podcast, but figured I'd share.

http://www.newbrewthursday.com/

I particularly enjoy the pairing portions of the episode as I think he's the most knowledgeable. The KBS episode had pairings with a cigar and a 12 yr old Chimay. Didn't even know you could age a chimay that long, but I'd really like to try it.
Sep 26, 2012 12:34pm
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Sep 26, 2012 12:35 PM
I Wear Pants;1280576 wrote:I've actually not brewed any of the Belgian varieties. Those and a sour are really the only major styles I haven't tried to make yet. Saison I think could be pretty doable but without actually researching it I'd think that the subtle complexity that is tripels and quads could make for a finicky brew. But that's just me talking out of my ass.

I actually dry hopped a brew today which is a really hoppy dark ale that I used a really weird grain bill with. Very interested to see how it turns out.
Hoppy dark ale sounds solid, I'm debating on belgian trip/quad or a strong ale double bastard clone.
Sep 26, 2012 12:35pm
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Sep 27, 2012 6:41 PM
Commander of Awesome;1280794 wrote:Not sure if everyone has discovered this podcast, but figured I'd share.

http://www.newbrewthursday.com/

I particularly enjoy the pairing portions of the episode as I think he's the most knowledgeable. The KBS episode had pairings with a cigar and a 12 yr old Chimay. Didn't even know you could age a chimay that long, but I'd really like to try it.
"After the break, we drink the ever delicious Palo Santo Marron"


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Sep 27, 2012 6:41pm
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Sep 27, 2012 10:38 PM
Commander of Awesome;1280798 wrote:Hoppy dark ale sounds solid, I'm debating on belgian trip/quad or a strong ale double bastard clone.
Yeah I think it'll be interesting. This is the first one that is 100% original so we'll see. The others have either been kits (first few) or other people's recipes/based of others.

Strong ale would be neat.
Sep 27, 2012 10:38pm
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Sep 28, 2012 7:38 AM
Commander of Awesome;1280798 wrote:Hoppy dark ale sounds solid, I'm debating on belgian trip/quad or a strong ale double bastard clone.
HAHAHAHAHAHA Your avatar HAHAHAHAHA I didn't realize it was your posting.

Anyways - went to a place in my area called World of Beer. I had a Clown Shoes Brown Angel draft, then a bottle of Green Flash Double Stout and a bottle of Oaked Arrogant Bastard. Awesome place, can't wait to go back.

This was my favorite of the night and if i ever see it in a store I'm going to hoard it. Has a coffee chocolate taste, with a good amount of hops but not over powering. I love brown ales and this was one of the best i've ever had. It leaves kind of a caramel after taste in your mouth too.

Sep 28, 2012 7:38am
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Sep 28, 2012 7:43 AM
Going to go with another 12'er of good beer this weekend. Going to hit up a different gas station to see if the selection is better. Might go for some Miller High Life.
Sep 28, 2012 7:43am
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Sep 28, 2012 7:50 AM
ernest_t_bass;1282124 wrote:Going to go with another 12'er of good beer this weekend. Going to hit up a different gas station to see if the selection is better. Might go for some Miller High Life.
didn't know those two things mixed ha
Sep 28, 2012 7:50am
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Sep 28, 2012 7:51 AM
ernest_t_bass;1282124 wrote:Going to go with another 12'er of good beer this weekend. Going to hit up a different gas station to see if the selection is better. Might go for some Miller High Life.

Did you notify the hospital so they can be ready?
Sep 28, 2012 7:51am
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Sep 28, 2012 7:53 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1282128 wrote:didn't know those two things mixed ha
Only place in my small town. One right down the street has a decent selection, just no micro-brews. I may hit up a grocery, if I end up being close to one.
Sep 28, 2012 7:53am
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Sep 28, 2012 7:53 AM
GoChiefs;1282131 wrote:Did you notify the hospital so they can be ready?
On call, 24-7.
Sep 28, 2012 7:53am
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Sep 28, 2012 9:45 AM
Grabbed some left hand milk stout , df 60 min. And rogue dead guy for the weekend
Sep 28, 2012 9:45am
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Sep 28, 2012 11:45 PM
Sam Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale. Meh
Sep 28, 2012 11:45pm
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Sep 29, 2012 6:31 AM
ernest_t_bass;1282798 wrote:Sam Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale. Meh

I tend to like it. I believe they might smoke their pumpkin prior to brewing it. I didn't notice it when I first tried it until Thursday night. I had a SA Oktoberfest then switched over to the Harvest. The smoke was really present that night. I started with the Harvest last night and didn't taste it as much.

Someone else might want to try a different beer then a Harvest next to make sure I'm not losing my mind...again.
Sep 29, 2012 6:31am
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Sep 29, 2012 8:52 AM
Curly J;1282832 wrote:I tend to like it. I believe they might smoke their pumpkin prior to brewing it. I didn't notice it when I first tried it until Thursday night. I had a SA Oktoberfest then switched over to the Harvest. The smoke was really present that night. I started with the Harvest last night and didn't taste it as much.

Someone else might want to try a different beer then a Harvest next to make sure I'm not losing my mind...again.

I had a few Coors Light, a Keystone Light, and was stuffed up a full. Will try today as my FIRST beer. I almost didn't drink it last night bc I thought to myself, this'll just be a waste. I think it was.
Sep 29, 2012 8:52am
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Sep 29, 2012 9:36 AM
Anyone dabble in the gluten free beers? If so, what are the best?
Sep 29, 2012 9:36am
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Sep 29, 2012 9:52 AM
ernest_t_bass;1282872 wrote:Anyone dabble in the gluten free beers? If so, what are the best?

Uinta brewery has solid organic beer.
Sep 29, 2012 9:52am
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Sep 29, 2012 10:37 AM
Had an Anger Black IPA from Greenbush last night. It surprised, not your typical black IPA. Would definitely recommend.
Sep 29, 2012 10:37am
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Sep 29, 2012 11:51 AM
Had no beer last night. On Thursday though had Aventinus. A dunkelweizen. Was delicious. Also had my first homebrew on Thursday. Brewed an RIS with friend and it was pretty bad. It was flat and syrupy. I don't think we used enough yeast and didn't let it sit in the carboy long enough.
Sep 29, 2012 11:51am
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Sep 29, 2012 1:32 PM
Commander of Awesome;1282937 wrote:Had no beer last night. On Thursday though had Aventinus. A dunkelweizen. Was delicious. Also had my first homebrew on Thursday. Brewed an RIS with friend and it was pretty bad. It was flat and syrupy. I don't think we used enough yeast and didn't let it sit in the carboy long enough.
That sucks, man. It would take me a while before trying a stout or anything fancy like that.
Sep 29, 2012 1:32pm
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Sep 29, 2012 4:24 PM
SA Harvest Pumpkin Ale a lot better today, drinking it first. Delicious, actually.
Sep 29, 2012 4:24pm
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Sep 29, 2012 9:18 PM
Started tonight off with a Pliny.


Followed by a skunked/drain poured 15th Anniversary Stone Black IPA. lolfail on me for buying over a yr old IPA. SMH, have to be more careful next time.
Sep 29, 2012 9:18pm
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Sep 29, 2012 9:32 PM
Commander of Awesome;1283437 wrote:Followed by a skunked/drain poured 15th Anniversary Stone Black IPA. lolfail on me for buying over a yr old IPA. SMH, have to be more careful next time.
Yeah, while some beers get better with age, I've never heard of an IPA being one of them.
Sep 29, 2012 9:32pm
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Sep 29, 2012 11:02 PM
O-Trap;1283451 wrote:Yeah, while some beers get better with age, I've never heard of an IPA being one of them.
You're correct, IPAs only get worse....SMH.
Sep 29, 2012 11:02pm
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Sep 29, 2012 11:42 PM
Commander of Awesome;1283437 wrote:Started tonight off with a Pliny.
Where do you get them from? You must have a source since they are only in Phily or NorCal correct?
Sep 29, 2012 11:42pm
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Sep 29, 2012 11:57 PM
Commander of Awesome;1283515 wrote:You're correct, IPAs only get worse....SMH.
On a separate note, a buddy of mine just brought over a couple Brooklyn Monster Ales he's been aging for about a year.

Tasted COMPLETELY different from one you drink just after buying it ... and for the better!
Sep 29, 2012 11:57pm