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Oct 10, 2012 11:27 AM
I Wear Pants;1291825 wrote:Stone "Enjoy By". :)
This !!! Already had one bottle. Might be drinking the other bottle tonight. (11.9.12)
Oct 10, 2012 11:27am
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Oct 10, 2012 12:18 PM
Picked up a couple of these on my way home yesterday. Probably try it on Thursday.



Oct 10, 2012 12:18pm
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Oct 10, 2012 12:19 PM
That looks sweet.
Oct 10, 2012 12:19pm
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Oct 10, 2012 2:14 PM
BR1986FB;1291769 wrote:Drink an extra birthday beer for me!
Not my birthday, but I'll drink an extra one for O-Trap as well.
Oct 10, 2012 2:14pm
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Oct 10, 2012 2:25 PM
Commander of Awesome;1291959 wrote:Not my birthday, but I'll drink an extra one for O-Trap as well.
Cheers! Good man!
Oct 10, 2012 2:25pm
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Oct 10, 2012 3:15 PM
Serious snob question:

In the last few years, I have made a beer journal if you will. I found that I had tried sooo many craft beers, That I could hardly ( if at all ) keep track of what I tried an what I liked\didn't. I didn't start logging until about two years after I started and am now back tracking.

The question is : Are you willing to give a beer a second chance? If so, under what circumstances? I am a big fan of IPA's in general, but there are so many, it is hard to keep track of.

Case in point, About 4 years ago I drank a 120 min IPA, I thought it was Gorilla piss. My Brother in law had a few pints last weekend, and I reluctantly agreed to give it a 2nd try. I'm glad I did! 16 oz of malty goodness. It make me wonder if the 1st one I drank had a storage issue ( heat/light ).

What do you think?
Oct 10, 2012 3:15pm
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Oct 10, 2012 3:31 PM
Devils Advocate;1292011 wrote:Serious snob question:

In the last few years, I have made a beer journal if you will. I found that I had tried sooo many craft beers, That I could hardly ( if at all ) keep track of what I tried an what I liked\didn't. I didn't start logging until about two years after I started and am now back tracking.

The question is : Are you willing to give a beer a second chance? If so, under what circumstances? I am a big fan of IPA's in general, but there are so many, it is hard to keep track of.

Case in point, About 4 years ago I drank a 120 min IPA, I thought it was Gorilla piss. My Brother in law had a few pints last weekend, and I reluctantly agreed to give it a 2nd try. I'm glad I did! 16 oz of malty goodness. It make me wonder if the 1st one I drank had a storage issue ( heat/light ).

What do you think?
I will typically give a beer a second try at the behest of someone whose opinion I trust on the subject. That's usually about it.
Oct 10, 2012 3:31pm
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Oct 10, 2012 3:45 PM
Far as 120 goes, its supposed to get a lot better with age. Any idea if the 120 on tap was aged a bit? I know a lot of people buy it and sit on it for a year before trying.
Oct 10, 2012 3:45pm
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Oct 10, 2012 5:56 PM
(on the subject of beer journals) I'm not as serious a journal-er, but I did download the Untappd app for my phone to keep track of what I've had and my rating for it. Good, quick reference tool.
Oct 10, 2012 5:56pm
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Oct 10, 2012 6:28 PM
gorocks99;1292138 wrote:(on the subject of beer journals) I'm not as serious a journal-er, but I did download the Untappd app for my phone to keep track of what I've had and my rating for it. Good, quick reference tool.
Agreed its solid. Bunch of us on here have it and use it regularly....some more than others. (Looking at you Curly)
Oct 10, 2012 6:28pm
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Oct 11, 2012 1:38 AM
BR1986FB;1291769 wrote:Drink an extra birthday beer for me!
Friend of mine bought me a four-pack of Old Rasputin.

I got a feelin' ...
... that tonight's gonna be a good night.
Oct 11, 2012 1:38am
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Oct 11, 2012 1:42 AM
That is a great beer! Split a Bruery Trade Winds triple tonight. Was great as usual, and a steal at $5.99 for 750 ml. Might be the best bargain bomber outside of Arrogant Bastard around.
Oct 11, 2012 1:42am
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Oct 11, 2012 1:54 AM
Commander of Awesome;1292406 wrote:That is a great beer! Split a Bruery Trade Winds triple tonight. Was great as usual, and a steal at $5.99 for 750 ml. Might be the best bargain bomber outside of Arrogant Bastard around.
I'll be on the lookout for this, then! Sounds like a good deal, indeed!
Oct 11, 2012 1:54am
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Oct 11, 2012 7:11 AM
Devils Advocate;1292011 wrote:Serious snob question:

In the last few years, I have made a beer journal if you will. I found that I had tried sooo many craft beers, That I could hardly ( if at all ) keep track of what I tried an what I liked\didn't. I didn't start logging until about two years after I started and am now back tracking.

The question is : Are you willing to give a beer a second chance? If so, under what circumstances? I am a big fan of IPA's in general, but there are so many, it is hard to keep track of.

Case in point, About 4 years ago I drank a 120 min IPA, I thought it was Gorilla piss. My Brother in law had a few pints last weekend, and I reluctantly agreed to give it a 2nd try. I'm glad I did! 16 oz of malty goodness. It make me wonder if the 1st one I drank had a storage issue ( heat/light ).

What do you think?
I'd like to give Oskar Blues Ten Fiddy a second chance. I remember hating it when I had it a couple years ago. I was most likely drunk when I tried it though. My friends thought it was nasty too at the time. My tastes for beer have changed over the years so I'd definitely like to try it again. At $18 - $20 a 6 pack though I haven't pulled the trigger on it again.
Oct 11, 2012 7:11am
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Oct 11, 2012 9:29 AM
As if the dictionary is a reputable source.
Oct 11, 2012 9:29am
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Oct 11, 2012 9:35 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1292440 wrote:I'd like to give Oskar Blues Ten Fiddy a second chance. I remember hating it when I had it a couple years ago. I was most likely drunk when I tried it though. My friends thought it was nasty too at the time. My tastes for beer have changed over the years so I'd definitely like to try it again. At $18 - $20 a 6 pack though I haven't pulled the trigger on it again.
Sucks you have to buy the whole 4 pack, I can pick up a can or 2 and break up the 6er. Its $4 a can on its own, much easier on the wallet.
Oct 11, 2012 9:35am
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Oct 11, 2012 9:45 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1292520 wrote:As if the dictionary is a reputable source.
i ain't never done needed that newfangled dictionary there.

:D

I was just giving you a hard time.
Oct 11, 2012 9:45am
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Oct 11, 2012 9:53 AM
Commander of Awesome;1292524 wrote:Sucks you have to buy the whole 4 pack, I can pick up a can or 2 and break up the 6er. Its $4 a can on its own, much easier on the wallet.
Jesus if it were $18 - $20 for 4 cans I'd never buy it ha. The store i go to doesn't sell loosies, i wish they did so i could create my own 6 pack
Oct 11, 2012 9:53am
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Oct 11, 2012 10:07 AM
Devils Advocate;1292011 wrote:Serious snob question:

In the last few years, I have made a beer journal if you will. I found that I had tried sooo many craft beers, That I could hardly ( if at all ) keep track of what I tried an what I liked\didn't. I didn't start logging until about two years after I started and am now back tracking.

The question is : Are you willing to give a beer a second chance? If so, under what circumstances? I am a big fan of IPA's in general, but there are so many, it is hard to keep track of.

Case in point, About 4 years ago I drank a 120 min IPA, I thought it was Gorilla piss. My Brother in law had a few pints last weekend, and I reluctantly agreed to give it a 2nd try. I'm glad I did! 16 oz of malty goodness. It make me wonder if the 1st one I drank had a storage issue ( heat/light ).

What do you think?
Unless a beer is absolutely awful, I'm willing to give it multiple chances. Over time your palate will change and you will appreciate beers you didn't like before, but also realize some beers aren't as good as you once thought. I started using untappd to keep a log of all the beers I drink because I wanted to use something but I'm too lazy to write reviews on beeradvocate. I'm in a situation similar to you, I've got 5+ years worth of drinking craft beer so god knows how many total beers I've had. I'd like to backtrack to try beers I haven't had in a while but also have a complete log. Unfortunately I'm pretty sure there are some really good beers that I may never get to try again.
Oct 11, 2012 10:07am
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Oct 11, 2012 10:51 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1292540 wrote:Jesus if it were $18 - $20 for 4 cans I'd never buy it ha. The store i go to doesn't sell loosies, i wish they did so i could create my own 6 pack
Its $16 for 4 great beers. I'll pay $10 for a bomber which is about 2 beers. When you think about it that way, makes it easier for me. Also I almost never go out to bars anymore, and if I do its a craft beer bar. Drinking at home, much cheaper.
Oct 11, 2012 10:51am
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Oct 11, 2012 11:02 AM
I pay $10 for bombers mostly because I can't get those beers in 6 packs
Oct 11, 2012 11:02am
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Oct 11, 2012 1:00 PM
Commander of Awesome;1292659 wrote:Not only can you now order a beer-spiked milkshake at Red Robin, but you can pair it with pretzel bites with beer cheese and beer mustard or their Oktoberfest burger with beer mustard.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/09/11/burger-chains-unveils-booze-spiked-milkshakes/
Oktoberfest doesn't sound like a great beer for a milkshake. Probably a very small amount.
Oct 11, 2012 1:00pm
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Oct 11, 2012 1:09 PM
Commander of Awesome;1292580 wrote:Its $16 for 4 great beers. I'll pay $10 for a bomber which is about 2 beers. When you think about it that way, makes it easier for me. Also I almost never go out to bars anymore, and if I do its a craft beer bar. Drinking at home, much cheaper.
Yes and you don't tear up your Ed Hardy/TapOut/Affliction Gear either if you drink at home. (Hopefully)
Oct 11, 2012 1:09pm