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Jan 31, 2013 2:20 PM
HMMMMM.......

Some of this is legit.


Jan 31, 2013 2:20pm
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Jan 31, 2013 9:48 PM
Samuel Smith Chocolate Stout for me tonight after a trip to the local watering hole on way home from work. REALLY impressed with Sam Smith here on this one.
Jan 31, 2013 9:48pm
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Jan 31, 2013 9:58 PM
Three Floyd's Rye da Tiger right now for me.

People are falling all over themselves to find this one in Ohio and I'm not sure why. My guess is because its never been bottled before this year. And it's 3F of course. But honestly, while its great, its not anything special, and at $13/bomber a bit overpriced. If this were a cheaper year round beer I'd probably buy it all the time, but I'd take Lagunitas Sucks 10 times out of 10 over RdT.

I guess I'm getting pretty snobby because this really is a fantastic IPA but I've had 5-10 better IPAs, probably 3 of which are from 3F.
Jan 31, 2013 9:58pm
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Jan 31, 2013 10:16 PM
Mooney44Cards;1378964 wrote:Three Floyd's Rye da Tiger right now for me.

People are falling all over themselves to find this one in Ohio and I'm not sure why. My guess is because its never been bottled before this year. And it's 3F of course. But honestly, while its great, its not anything special, and at $13/bomber a bit overpriced. If this were a cheaper year round beer I'd probably buy it all the time, but I'd take Lagunitas Sucks 10 times out of 10 over RdT.

I guess I'm getting pretty snobby because this really is a fantastic IPA but I've had 5-10 better IPAs, probably 3 of which are from 3F.

I'll keep this in mind if I see it at the Jungle.
Jan 31, 2013 10:16pm
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Feb 1, 2013 1:11 PM
Commander of Awesome;1378955 wrote:Samuel Smith Chocolate Stout for me tonight after a trip to the local watering hole on way home from work. REALLY impressed with Sam Smith here on this one.
Thought it was ok - little too sweet though.
Feb 1, 2013 1:11pm
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Feb 1, 2013 1:16 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1379386 wrote:Thought it was ok - little too sweet though.
Wish they made an imperial version.
Feb 1, 2013 1:16pm
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Feb 2, 2013 8:29 PM
Snobby enough for you guys? Lol

Feb 2, 2013 8:29pm
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Feb 2, 2013 9:44 PM
wildcats20;1380106 wrote:Snobby enough for you guys? Lol


Pretty much beside the Black Crown which has it's own thread. I believe Red Hook might be owned by SAB or partially at least. The rest look decent.
Feb 2, 2013 9:44pm
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Feb 2, 2013 9:59 PM
Curly J;1380166 wrote:Pretty much beside the Black Crown which has it's own thread. I believe Red Hook might be owned by SAB or partially at least. The rest look decent.

Lol yeah had to throw the Black Crown in for ya'll.
Feb 2, 2013 9:59pm
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Feb 2, 2013 10:36 PM
wildcats20;1380106 wrote:Snobby enough for you guys? Lol

Is that DFH the Saison?

I definitely like the Christmas Ale. Not a big fan of Red Hook ... too many better IPAs. Sammy A's Cherry Wheat ... meh ... Never was a fan of the Burning River, but as far as Pale Ales go, I'm told it's good. I am highly skeptical of Black Crown.

I've never had that Magic Hat or the Mojo. Any good?
Feb 2, 2013 10:36pm
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Feb 2, 2013 10:38 PM
wildcats20;1380186 wrote:Lol yeah had to throw the Black Crown in for ya'll.

Trying to fool a snob. Shame in you.
Feb 2, 2013 10:38pm
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Feb 2, 2013 10:42 PM
Just cracked the Magic Hat. It's dandelion ale.

It's not bad.

The Cherry Wheat, I agree was meh. Haven't had any others yet but 2 Black Crowns lol.
Feb 2, 2013 10:42pm
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Feb 2, 2013 11:31 PM
wildcats20;1380222 wrote:Just cracked the Magic Hat. It's dandelion ale.

It's not bad.
I've genuinely never seen it anywhere. Since I've never tasted (or heard of) a dandelion ale, I'm curious. What does it taste like?

I'm going to have to keep an eye out once this damn carb fast is done.
Feb 2, 2013 11:31pm
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Feb 3, 2013 10:07 AM
O-Trap;1380243 wrote:I've genuinely never seen it anywhere. Since I've never tasted (or heard of) a dandelion ale, I'm curious. What does it taste like?

I'm going to have to keep an eye out once this damn carb fast is done.

It's the spring seasonal. I've never seen it til I was at Meijer. It's kinda just like an ipa. It was pretty good.
Feb 3, 2013 10:07am
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Feb 3, 2013 10:59 AM
I've never had a single beer from Magic Hat that I liked. When my family gets together they'll typically buy either a Magic Hat sampler or a couple six packs of Magic Hat #9. I think they all know I'm the most knowledgeable beer guy and the family and they always offer it to me in a sort of "see we're beer snobs too" kind of way. It pleases me enough that they're not drinking ABI or SAB products that I don't have the heart to tell them I think Magic Hat is awful.

I also read an interview with the owner of Magic Hat where he said he couldn't give away Magic Hat #9 to his employees even if he wanted to, that's how bad he (and they) think it is. But he can't stop making it because it is by far his best selling beer and is basically their money-maker.
Feb 3, 2013 10:59am
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Feb 3, 2013 11:42 AM
Mooney44Cards;1380346 wrote:I've never had a single beer from Magic Hat that I liked. When my family gets together they'll typically buy either a Magic Hat sampler or a couple six packs of Magic Hat #9. I think they all know I'm the most knowledgeable beer guy and the family and they always offer it to me in a sort of "see we're beer snobs too" kind of way. It pleases me enough that they're not drinking ABI or SAB products that I don't have the heart to tell them I think Magic Hat is awful.

I also read an interview with the owner of Magic Hat where he said he couldn't give away Magic Hat #9 to his employees even if he wanted to, that's how bad he (and they) think it is. But he can't stop making it because it is by far his best selling beer and is basically their money-maker.
Will be finishing a sixer of their wheat IPA today, thought it was at least decent for the lower end of beer snob money ($8.49 I think).

Have had their chocolate stout as well. Now, I've never actually tasted used motor oil, but I'm guessing it's in the ballpark.
Feb 3, 2013 11:42am
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Feb 3, 2013 12:55 PM
Mooney44Cards;1380346 wrote:I've never had a single beer from Magic Hat that I liked. When my family gets together they'll typically buy either a Magic Hat sampler or a couple six packs of Magic Hat #9. I think they all know I'm the most knowledgeable beer guy and the family and they always offer it to me in a sort of "see we're beer snobs too" kind of way. It pleases me enough that they're not drinking ABI or SAB products that I don't have the heart to tell them I think Magic Hat is awful.

I also read an interview with the owner of Magic Hat where he said he couldn't give away Magic Hat #9 to his employees even if he wanted to, that's how bad he (and they) think it is. But he can't stop making it because it is by far his best selling beer and is basically their money-maker.
Their stuff is hit or miss with me. The stout they just released, Heart of Darkness, is actually pretty good.
Feb 3, 2013 12:55pm
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Feb 3, 2013 1:37 PM
That sort of reminds me....what is everyone's favorite cheap craft beers? Maybe not your absolute favorite beers but stuff that is a great deal.

For me, Columbus IPA is great at $8.99 a six pack. Stone Imperial Russian Stout is super cheap too (I think it's $8??) and I like to buy a bunch of bottles when it comes out.
Feb 3, 2013 1:37pm
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Feb 3, 2013 2:06 PM
Stone IRS for me, think I bought 6 this year, have 4 left. Going to open one every 6 months to a yr I think. Same with Double Bastard actually. Stone usually nails it for price point.

Stone IPA, Lagunitas Maximus, Hop Devil, Storm King (when I can get it) all ten bucks or less for a 6 pack round me.
Feb 3, 2013 2:06pm
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Feb 3, 2013 6:52 PM
Mooney44Cards;1380429 wrote:That sort of reminds me....what is everyone's favorite cheap craft beers? Maybe not your absolute favorite beers but stuff that is a great deal.

For me, Columbus IPA is great at $8.99 a six pack. Stone Imperial Russian Stout is super cheap too (I think it's $8??) and I like to buy a bunch of bottles when it comes out.
I guess I'd pick up a sixer GLBC Commodore Perry, Belle's Two Hearts, or Founders Centennial.
Feb 3, 2013 6:52pm
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Feb 3, 2013 10:20 PM
Mooney44Cards;1380429 wrote:That sort of reminds me....what is everyone's favorite cheap craft beers? Maybe not your absolute favorite beers but stuff that is a great deal.
Most anything by Sierra Nevada. Some of the least expensive, yet their line up is as good as any other brewery out there.
Feb 3, 2013 10:20pm
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Feb 4, 2013 1:03 AM
Extreme guilty pleasure:

Baltika #9 Super Lager

WTF is a "super" lager? Either way, it's good for feeling your brew, and it comes in a giant plastic bottle.
Feb 4, 2013 1:03am
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Feb 4, 2013 7:35 AM
Hopslam, Zombie Dust on tap this weekend. very nice.
Feb 4, 2013 7:35am
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Feb 4, 2013 8:56 AM
vdubb96;1381171 wrote:Hopslam, Zombie Dust on tap this weekend. very nice.

Two of my Favs. Always loved Hopslam and was lucky enough to get Zombie Dust this year. Went through a couple of sixers of it. On my second case of Hopslam.
Feb 4, 2013 8:56am
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Feb 4, 2013 10:15 AM
I could have bathed in the Hopslam. Great stuff! :)
Feb 4, 2013 10:15am