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Apr 21, 2013 10:40 PM
Founder's Double Trouble tonight.

Also picked up some Enjoy by 5.17.13.

Grabbed bottle of Fatome Saison. Never tried it. I only bought it since the Jungle only got a total of a case if it. Anyone else ever tried it?
Apr 21, 2013 10:40pm
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Apr 21, 2013 11:07 PM
120 from a growler. Heavy. Very citrus, can taste the alcohol. Not sure I like, will have to wait until my bottle ages and try again.
Apr 21, 2013 11:07pm
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Apr 21, 2013 11:34 PM
DFH 120...It has been years since I had it. Maybe 2009 or 2010. I remember it was quite different and heavy in the alcohol. Shared a bottle with The Wife then went nite nite. We did have several beers earlier that evening in our defense.
Apr 21, 2013 11:34pm
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Apr 22, 2013 7:14 AM
Only 90 min for me last night.
Apr 22, 2013 7:14am
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Apr 22, 2013 7:23 AM
Curly J;1431189 wrote: Grabbed bottle of Fatome Saison. Never tried it. I only bought it since the Jungle only got a total of a case if it. Anyone else ever tried it?
I've had Fantome Strange Ghost saison, I remember it being pretty good.
Apr 22, 2013 7:23am
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Apr 22, 2013 8:38 AM
BORIStheCrusher;1431239 wrote:I've had Fantome Strange Ghost saison, I remember it being pretty good.

Thanks and mine is the Strange Ghost. I'm kind of iffy on saisons. Probably my least favorite style of ale as some can be overpowering. Even drain poured a couple. From reading the Rate Beer descriptions, it sounds like I might like this one.
Apr 22, 2013 8:38am
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Apr 22, 2013 7:47 PM
Correction. Mine isn't the Strange Ghost, but it is Delicious!!! I will be trying to get more. Nice funkiness on the nose. A little apricotish on the palate. Tart, but not too sour finish. Freakin Yum.
Apr 22, 2013 7:47pm
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Apr 22, 2013 8:37 PM
OSH;1424310 wrote:Well, maybe I found something that doesn't make me feel like a girl...

Summer Shandy!

Don't take that shit...this is a tasty beer! my masculine side really likes it! Had one tonight!
Apr 22, 2013 8:37pm
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Apr 22, 2013 8:47 PM
Curly J;1426271 wrote:OK so I had the Sixty-One right out of the gate tonight and...didn't think much of it. Some tartness and some tannings from the grapes, but not much hops for an IPA. Glad I tried it, but wouldn't buy it again. Not really sure what The Wife sees in it.

"Maybe she just has bad taste proven by her choice in men." ..../RDI'd

I like this one. Very dry and kind of "winey", but still some bitter hops. Makes me think of Aprihop, only with wine grapes. If you're looking for 60 minute, this definitely isn't it, but I thought it was good. Think it would be really good with seafood.
Apr 22, 2013 8:47pm
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Apr 22, 2013 9:27 PM
Love the pairing recommendations! Something I'm trying to learn more about.
Apr 22, 2013 9:27pm
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Apr 22, 2013 9:37 PM
Sugartitz;1431640 wrote:Don't take that shit...this is a tasty beer! my masculine side really likes it! Had one tonight!
That's your feminine side. ;)

Still, it's not bad if it's all that's available, and you're in the mood for something like unsweetened lemonade (always the flavor I get from it). I could see it as a one-off standalone drink on a hot day, but serve it ice cold.
Apr 22, 2013 9:37pm
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Apr 22, 2013 9:40 PM
Finished off my sixer of Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye.

As for a food recommendation, I had it with cheese cubes (at room temp), pretzels, and a few carrot sticks. Went well with the cheese and pretzels. Iffy on the carrot sticks. Still, seems good for a small finger food dish pairing.
Apr 22, 2013 9:40pm
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Apr 22, 2013 10:55 PM
O-Trap;1431670 wrote:That's your feminine side. ;)

Still, it's not bad if it's all that's available, and you're in the mood for something like unsweetened lemonade (always the flavor I get from it). I could see it as a one-off standalone drink on a hot day, but serve it ice cold.

I concur. Must be Coors Light cold. It was a one off for The Wife tonight until I broke off some different beers. There are still 5 left in the fridge...but she still loves it and will be gone soon.
Apr 22, 2013 10:55pm
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Apr 22, 2013 10:59 PM
....In the mean time we are finishing the Weyerbacher Insanity...OMFG !!!
Apr 22, 2013 10:59pm
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Apr 22, 2013 11:09 PM
Made a trip to small brewery around here called Ale Industries. Awesome beers in the tasting room, going to crack their Spring Fling here shortly. But at their brewery, their Gen series really stood out to me. http://www.aleindustries.com/evolution

Gen IV and V were incredible and it was awesome to see the differences between the 2. 4 was like a nice big stout, 5 was like a milk choc porter with a perfect mouthfeel.
Apr 22, 2013 11:09pm
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Apr 22, 2013 11:42 PM
Curly J;1431765 wrote:....In the mean time we are finishing the Weyerbacher Insanity...OMFG !!!

Holy excellent barleywines, Batman!
Commander of Awesome;1431785 wrote:Made a trip to small brewery around here called Ale Industries. Awesome beers in the tasting room, going to crack their Spring Fling here shortly. But at their brewery, their Gen series really stood out to me. http://www.aleindustries.com/evolution

Gen IV and V were incredible and it was awesome to see the differences between the 2. 4 was like a nice big stout, 5 was like a milk choc porter with a perfect mouthfeel.
This sounds like a successful tasting!
Apr 22, 2013 11:42pm
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Apr 23, 2013 10:12 AM
Will be attending a Cinco de Drinco party the weekend after. Any suggestions for beer?
Apr 23, 2013 10:12am
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Apr 23, 2013 11:03 AM
Whats the atmosphere? Will other beer snobs be there?
Apr 23, 2013 11:03am
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Apr 23, 2013 11:51 AM
Commander of Awesome;1431972 wrote:Whats the atmosphere? Will other beer snobs be there?
Yes, beer snobs amongst the majority of the crowd.
Apr 23, 2013 11:51am
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Apr 23, 2013 12:01 PM
Sonofanump;1431992 wrote:Yes, beer snobs amongst the majority of the crowd.
then I'd say bring some tastey beers. IPAs are always a good choice for a warmer day drinker IMO.
Apr 23, 2013 12:01pm
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Apr 23, 2013 12:10 PM
Commander of Awesome;1432000 wrote:then I'd say bring some tastey beers. IPAs are always a good choice for a warmer day drinker IMO.
I got it! I think I am going to try and find some Racer Cinco IPA to bring.
Apr 23, 2013 12:10pm
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Apr 23, 2013 12:31 PM
Sonofanump;1432005 wrote:I got it! I think I am going to try and find some Racer Cinco IPA to bring.
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Apr 23, 2013 12:31pm
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Apr 23, 2013 3:55 PM
Commander of Awesome;1432000 wrote:then I'd say bring some tastey beers. IPAs are always a good choice for a warmer day drinker IMO.
Yep. If you can find a decent witbier, that does the trick, too.
Apr 23, 2013 3:55pm
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Apr 23, 2013 6:02 PM
I might go New Holland Ocho Mole.
Apr 23, 2013 6:02pm
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Apr 23, 2013 8:40 PM
Curly J;1431765 wrote:....In the mean time we are finishing the Weyerbacher Insanity...OMFG !!!

^^^This! Didn't want to get up this morning!
Apr 23, 2013 8:40pm