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Jan 12, 2013 2:27 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1364354 wrote:Where do you guys find most of these beers? There's one store here in North Canton that even has a fraction of these listed.
There's a place in North Canton called Erik's Grocery Bag that has good reviews on Beer Advocate. Most of the nicer Giant Eagles have decent to pretty good beer selections nowadays, otherwise I can recommend at least 2 very good places in the Youngstown area if you're out that way.
Jan 12, 2013 2:27pm
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Jan 12, 2013 2:31 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1364354 wrote:Where do you guys find most of these beers? There's one store here in North Canton that even has a fraction of these listed.
http://www.ratebeer.com/places/regions/canton-massillon/1320/35/#

(Click on Show More Places)

And some beers you can't get here as they are more regional. COA and RDI can get beers that I can't and I can get some that they can't.
Jan 12, 2013 2:31pm
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Jan 12, 2013 2:44 PM
Mooney44Cards;1364368 wrote:There's a place in North Canton called Erik's Grocery Bag that has good reviews on Beer Advocate. Most of the nicer Giant Eagles have decent to pretty good beer selections nowadays, otherwise I can recommend at least 2 very good places in the Youngstown area if you're out that way.
Erik's was the one I was speaking of. Giant eagles not bad but I haven't seen 90% of these beers.
Jan 12, 2013 2:44pm
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Jan 12, 2013 2:59 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1364374 wrote:Erik's was the one I was speaking of. Giant eagles not bad but I haven't seen 90% of these beers.
Keep in mind too a lot of the stuff being mentioned is hard to find anyways. I and a few others have mentioned a bunch of beers that aren't available in Ohio. Some of them are so popular that they are sold out in a day or two. Plus, a lot of beer places will not put the rare stuff out on the shelves so you have to ask if they have it.

It also helps to know what you're looking for. I've been out looking for certain beers only to realize I've seen it a thousand times but overlooked it because I didn't know what it looked like. BeerPulse.com has a huge collection of beer labels so you know what to look for.

Speaking of beer pulse, it helps to keep up on the beer news so that if you're looking for a certain beer, you know when its coming to Ohio and can plan on going to the store on certain days to get that beer. (Go get Hopslam on Monday!) Also, if any of those beer shops have facebook pages or twitter feeds, follow them because they'll usually post when they get certain beers in and that gives you the heads up that you have a few days (or in some cases a few hours) to head to the store and pick it up.

Finding good beer is definitely hard work, haha.
Jan 12, 2013 2:59pm
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Jan 12, 2013 7:54 PM
Vertical 12, ST Choklat, & 3Floyd Gumball head on tap at Fat Heads.
Jan 12, 2013 7:54pm
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Jan 12, 2013 9:02 PM
Curly J;1364236 wrote:That's why I said I'd never try it and my Liver is 'trained'. By trained I mean it has 15-20 more years of experience of binge drinking...it will burn long after the rest of my body come cremation time for me...But props to DA for Liver 'Conditioning'. I only wish I knew about craft beer to put in it then instead of the cases of fizzy beer I did almost 30 years ago.
Commander of Awesome;1364221 wrote:How in the hell did DA get through 4 Double Bastards? Reps to him when I can.


I have done 5 a few times.

I would have made 6 last weekend, If I had not been drinking shots of 100 proof Old Grand Dad.

The Carmel in the bourbon is awesome with a sting IPA.
Jan 12, 2013 9:02pm
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Jan 12, 2013 9:35 PM
I had plans to take down a growler of IPA from Buckeye Lake butttt....I gots to work early in the morning. Guess it'll be my sunday snack.
Jan 12, 2013 9:35pm
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Jan 12, 2013 9:57 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1364354 wrote:Where do you guys find most of these beers? There's one store here in North Canton that even has a fraction of these listed.
Acme on Market street in Akron usually has a good selection.
West Point Market, fifty yards east of Acme, also good but each bottle costs you a left nut.
Sometimes find good stuff at Mustard Seed
World Market in N Canton
Fulton Foods on Fulton in Ohio City is a little hole-in-the-wall but has a very nice selection
The Dover Beuhler's has recently done a nice job expanding their selection - lots to choose from on the singles end case

So much beer, so little time!
Jan 12, 2013 9:57pm
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Jan 12, 2013 10:02 PM
Crimson and Gray Hair;1364741 wrote:
So much beer, so little time!
So True!!!
Jan 12, 2013 10:02pm
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Jan 12, 2013 10:10 PM
Curly J;1364744 wrote:So True!!!
Don't you feel sorry for the poor bastards that can't find their way beyond Miller Light?
('scuse me, gotten visit the head and toss a few cookies)
Jan 12, 2013 10:10pm
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Jan 12, 2013 10:23 PM
Crimson and Gray Hair;1364750 wrote:Don't you feel sorry for the poor bastards that can't find their way beyond Miller Light?
('scuse me, gotten visit the head and toss a few cookies)

Yep. That was me until 2005. Finally discovered Craft Beer. Then again the more people that know about good beer will just buy the beer I like...leaving me without. ;)

And welcome to the thread. Feel free to chime in anytime with your beers and opinions. The more the merrier.
Jan 12, 2013 10:23pm
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Jan 12, 2013 10:51 PM
I picked up some Founder's Breakfast Stout, 4 pack of Hennepin (never see the singles close to home) and some Rodenbach Classic tonight in Cleveland.
I've been wanting to try the Rodenbach for some time but never bumped in to it before.
Jan 12, 2013 10:51pm
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Jan 12, 2013 11:27 PM
Crimson and Gray Hair;1364781 wrote:I picked up some Founder's Breakfast Stout, 4 pack of Hennepin (never see the singles close to home) and some Rodenbach Classic tonight in Cleveland.
I've been wanting to try the Rodenbach for some time but never bumped in to it before.

Rodenbach. That's a Flemish Red isn't it. I've had it before. Good stuff. Found it in Kentucky.

All I've only saw the Hennepin in big bottles in my area. ( Cincy area)
Jan 12, 2013 11:27pm
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Jan 12, 2013 11:52 PM
I just booked two tickets to the Barrel Aged Blackout release party. Here's the details:

Guests will receive one (1) ticket for each of the six (6) beers:

- One (1) for Jabberwocky (2oz)
- One (1) for 2007 Blackout Stout (5oz)
- One (1) for 2012 Blackout Stout (5oz)
- One (1) for 2011 Rackhouse Ale (5oz)
- One (1) for 2011 Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout (5oz)
- One (1) for 2013 Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout (5oz)

Complimentary appetizers are included in the ticket price.

Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase 12oz bottles of Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout individually ($8), in 4-Packs ($30), or by the case ($180) before the general public (limit one case/person/day).
Jan 12, 2013 11:52pm
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Jan 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Mooney44Cards;1364855 wrote:I just booked two tickets to the Barrel Aged Blackout release party. Here's the details:

Guests will receive one (1) ticket for each of the six (6) beers:

- One (1) for Jabberwocky (2oz)
- One (1) for 2007 Blackout Stout (5oz)
- One (1) for 2012 Blackout Stout (5oz)
- One (1) for 2011 Rackhouse Ale (5oz)
- One (1) for 2011 Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout (5oz)
- One (1) for 2013 Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout (5oz)

Complimentary appetizers are included in the ticket price.

Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase 12oz bottles of Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout individually ($8), in 4-Packs ($30), or by the case ($180) before the general public (limit one case/person/day).

I'll divorce The Wife if you take me with you...no Homo, well maybe. Hope you have fun.
Jan 13, 2013 12:00am
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Jan 13, 2013 12:25 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1364354 wrote:Where do you guys find most of these beers? There's one store here in North Canton that even has a fraction of these listed.
Erik's is decent, Butts and Brews is okay as well. Giant Eagle's usually have anywhere from a basic to a pretty decent craft selection. Acme supermarkets are better on average in that regard and have growler bars.
Jan 13, 2013 12:25am
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Jan 14, 2013 11:56 AM
[video=youtube;0chZ28ai7Uo][/video]

lol at these idiots.
Jan 14, 2013 11:56am
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Jan 14, 2013 12:34 PM
Going to a Barrel Age Tasting at Jungle Jim's this Friday with The Wife. Quite a few I've never seen or heard of. My Untappd will be blowing up.

BARREL AGED
BEERS
Bell’s Barrel Aged Cherry Stout
Brew Kettle Barrel Aged Baltic Porter
Avery Odio Equum
Epic Big Bad Baptist
Barrel Aged Scotch Silly
Bourbon Barrel Aged 2008 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Victory Barrel Aged Red Thunder
Thirsty Dog Barrel Aged 12 Dogs Of Christmas
Barrel Aged Old Rasputin
Sierra Nevada Ovila
Ommegang Biere De Hougemont
Anderson Valley Wild Turkey Barrel Stout
Smuttynose Zinneke (Belgian Yeast Stout)
Bruery Rueze
Bruery Smoking Wood
Mikkeller Nelson Sauvin Brut
Mikkeller It’s Alive (White Wine)
Revolution Very Mad Cow
Heavy Seas Cabernet Below Decks Barley Wine
Heavy Seas Bourbon Below Decks Barley Wine
Great Divide Bourbon Barrel Yeti
Great Divide 2011 Ba Old Ruffian
*MORE TO COME*
Jan 14, 2013 12:34pm
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Jan 14, 2013 1:02 PM
Commander of Awesome;1365892 wrote:[video=youtube;0chZ28ai7Uo][/video]

lol at these idiots.
Arrogant Bastard? Humm...sounds kinda familiar to me somehow!

Funny vid, but a waste of good beer.
Jan 14, 2013 1:02pm
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Jan 14, 2013 1:36 PM
Curly J;1365907 wrote:Going to a Barrel Age Tasting at Jungle Jim's this Friday with The Wife. Quite a few I've never seen or heard of. My Untappd will be blowing up.

BARREL AGED
BEERS
Bell’s Barrel Aged Cherry Stout
Brew Kettle Barrel Aged Baltic Porter
Avery Odio Equum
Epic Big Bad Baptist
Barrel Aged Scotch Silly
Bourbon Barrel Aged 2008 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Victory Barrel Aged Red Thunder
Thirsty Dog Barrel Aged 12 Dogs Of Christmas
Barrel Aged Old Rasputin
Sierra Nevada Ovila
Ommegang Biere De Hougemont
Anderson Valley Wild Turkey Barrel Stout
Smuttynose Zinneke (Belgian Yeast Stout)
Bruery Rueze
Bruery Smoking Wood
Mikkeller Nelson Sauvin Brut
Mikkeller It’s Alive (White Wine)
Revolution Very Mad Cow
Heavy Seas Cabernet Below Decks Barley Wine
Heavy Seas Bourbon Below Decks Barley Wine
Great Divide Bourbon Barrel Yeti
Great Divide 2011 Ba Old Ruffian
*MORE TO COME*
I've got a bottle of Big Bad Baptist that I've never tried in my basement, let me know what you think.
Jan 14, 2013 1:36pm
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Jan 14, 2013 2:29 PM
Commander of Awesome;1365892 wrote:[video=youtube;0chZ28ai7Uo][/video]

lol at these idiots.
#1. He's a vagina.

#2. I bet these guys think PBR is tasty.
Jan 14, 2013 2:29pm
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Jan 14, 2013 5:49 PM
Anyone headng out today to buy Hopslam ??? The Jungle had it in last week, but they couldn't sell it until today. I'm guessing there were several release partys over the weekend for it. T minus 15 minutes and I'll have a couple of sixers.
Jan 14, 2013 5:49pm
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Jan 14, 2013 6:02 PM
Curly J;1366116 wrote:Anyone headng out today to buy Hopslam ??? The Jungle had it in last week, but they couldn't sell it until today. I'm guessing there were several release partys over the weekend for it. T minus 15 minutes and I'll have a couple of sixers.
A lot of Ohio stores aren't getting Hopslam until tomorrow. I'll be heading out tomorrow to get a couple sixers.
Jan 14, 2013 6:02pm
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Jan 14, 2013 6:03 PM
Nope, but I'm on the look out for Pallete Wrecker (West Coast version of Hopslam?)
Jan 14, 2013 6:03pm
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Jan 14, 2013 6:45 PM
Well. Got me a case of it.
Jan 14, 2013 6:45pm