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Feb 4, 2011 10:40 AM
Samuel Smith beers suck.......their oatmeal stout is piss poor.
Feb 4, 2011 10:40am
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Feb 4, 2011 11:21 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;664545 wrote:thats all I've seen on this thread :)
That's like saying someone who drives a BMW is a car snob.

Just means you appreciate quality. :D

In all honestly, I still drink Bud Light or something equivalent if I'm somewhere where it's served. I recognize it for what it is, but I don't turn my nose up at it.
UANyg;664590 wrote:Samuel Smith beers suck.......their oatmeal stout is piss poor.

This, quite honestly. Wife bought it, though, so I had to drink it.
Feb 4, 2011 11:21am
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Feb 4, 2011 11:30 AM
What's with the hate on Samuel Smiths? The make excellent beers, ESPECIALLY their Oatmeal Stout.
Feb 4, 2011 11:30am
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Feb 4, 2011 11:41 AM
O-Trap;664632 wrote:That's like saying someone who drives a BMW is a car snob.


ya, that's usually the case
Feb 4, 2011 11:41am
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Feb 4, 2011 12:26 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;664656 wrote:ya, that's usually the case
Touche.

Okay, let me rephrase.

That's like saying someone who drives a Bentley is a car snob.

If you're wealthy enough to own one, odds are that you pick a Bentley for performance, luxury, and low maintenance. If you wanted flashy, you get a Murcielago or an Enzo (for the recognition that snobs can't live without).
Feb 4, 2011 12:26pm
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Feb 4, 2011 10:36 PM
Enjoying the Czar from Avery tonight. This is a DAMN good Russian Imperial Stout.

But 10.83%??? Dear sweet MOSES!!!
Feb 4, 2011 10:36pm
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Feb 5, 2011 10:13 AM
I got good and drunk last night on Arrogant Bastard, Founders Pale Ale, Dark Horse Crooked Tree, La Fin Du Monde, and Brother Thelonious. My hangover is more snobby than usual!
Feb 5, 2011 10:13am
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Feb 5, 2011 11:30 AM
gorocks99;665425 wrote:I got good and drunk last night on Arrogant Bastard, Founders Pale Ale, Dark Horse Crooked Tree, La Fin Du Monde, and Brother Thelonious. My hangover is more snobby than usual!

See, I can't get drunk. Then, you stop being able to taste the difference.

At that point, I'd just as soon switch to Guinness or Killian's. ;)

La Fin du Monde ... that's Unibroue right? Had something from them the other night that was amazing. Wasn't Trois Pistoles, either, but for the life of me, I can't remember what it was.

PS - Brother Thelonius! I haven't had or heard anyone mention that for quite some time! Good stuff, though!
Feb 5, 2011 11:30am
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Feb 5, 2011 9:38 PM
Having a great drinking night; started with some Troegs Nugget Nectar, a bottle of Cantillon Iris right now, and Alesmith IPA and Hoppin Frog BORIS the Crusher in the fridge.
Feb 5, 2011 9:38pm
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Feb 5, 2011 10:12 PM
O-Trap;665469 wrote:See, I can't get drunk. Then, you stop being able to taste the difference.

At that point, I'd just as soon switch to Guinness or Killian's. ;)

La Fin du Monde ... that's Unibroue right? Had something from them the other night that was amazing. Wasn't Trois Pistoles, either, but for the life of me, I can't remember what it was.

PS - Brother Thelonius! I haven't had or heard anyone mention that for quite some time! Good stuff, though!
You may be a beer snob if Killian's is your "lets get trashed beer. :)

If you're drunk there is no reason to be drinking anything better than Pabst.
Feb 5, 2011 10:12pm
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Feb 5, 2011 11:03 PM
Bells>all.
Feb 5, 2011 11:03pm
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Feb 6, 2011 12:05 AM
I Wear Pants;666009 wrote:You may be a beer snob if Killian's is your "lets get trashed beer. :)

If you're drunk there is no reason to be drinking anything better than Pabst.
At that point, it's not quality I'm concerned with. It's strength and darkness. If there is cheaper dark beer, I might go with that instead.
cbus4life;666091 wrote:Bells>all.

Nah. New Holland, Founders, and Ommegang are preferable. ;)

In all seriousness, Bells is damn good.
Feb 6, 2011 12:05am
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Feb 6, 2011 10:21 AM
I Wear Pants;666009 wrote:If you're drunk there is no reason to be drinking anything better than Pabst.

PBR isn't all that bad. If I had to get a bunch of beer that wasn't craft, that's what I'd go with.
Feb 6, 2011 10:21am
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Feb 6, 2011 7:37 PM
I'm back home in Florida (thank God, I forgot what Ohio weather was like in the winter) and dropped by our local Walgreens to pick up a sixer of Big Flats. The Walgreens beer is actually not bad and for the price I would definately buy it again.
Feb 6, 2011 7:37pm
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Feb 6, 2011 8:02 PM
BORIStheCrusher;666294 wrote:PBR isn't all that bad. If I had to get a bunch of beer that wasn't craft, that's what I'd go with.
PBR has actually won some awards as of late, in some beer magazines.

Tonights beers...Currently having a Founders Red Rye. Got Victory Yakima Glory, Three Philosophers, Bells Expedition Stout, and an assortment of others in the fridge. Bombers of Stone Ruination, BORIS, and O'fallon Whiskey Barrel Smoked Porter...decisions, decisions...The O'fallon will be going down tonight as I've already had all of the others before.

Just signed up for a Stone Tasting here in Fairfield. Greg Koch, CEO, will be there. I'm hoping I get to meet the 'Arrogant Bastard'.
Feb 6, 2011 8:02pm
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Feb 6, 2011 10:20 PM
Tonight has been a few Dortmunders, an Eliot Ness, and a bunch of Dos Equis Amber.
Feb 6, 2011 10:20pm
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Feb 6, 2011 10:25 PM
I love me some Blarney Flatts Oatmeal Stout
Feb 6, 2011 10:25pm
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Feb 6, 2011 10:30 PM
rydawg5;667669 wrote:I love me some Blarney Flatts Oatmeal Stout
Anderson Valley puts out some quality beers.
Feb 6, 2011 10:30pm
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Feb 6, 2011 10:33 PM
Any winking lizard world tourists? i finished my first one in 2010. plan on doing 2011, haven't gotten around to starting it though.
Feb 6, 2011 10:33pm
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Feb 6, 2011 11:25 PM
Drank Miller Lite at a Superbowl party tonight. Hey, it was offered.
Feb 6, 2011 11:25pm
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Feb 6, 2011 11:28 PM
Beer snob!!!! :)

I keeeed.
Feb 6, 2011 11:28pm
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Feb 7, 2011 3:43am
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Feb 7, 2011 10:03 AM
UANyg;667690 wrote:Any winking lizard world tourists? i finished my first one in 2010. plan on doing 2011, haven't gotten around to starting it though.

Yep. Finished my first in 2008 and again in 2009. Took last year off due to wedding plans and the nearest lizard for us is 35 minutes away so it does take some effort to get this thing done for us. The Canton location is our "home" bar. Started up again this year. It is the 25th year anniversary. They have 2 different style jackets to choose from, if you do 150 beers instead of 100 you can get both.
Feb 7, 2011 10:03am
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Feb 22, 2011 10:28 PM
Had a Green Flash West Coast IPA today at Melt Bar and Grilled. Was excellent as well as the food.
Had the Parmageddon: 2 potato & cheese pierogi, fresh napa vodka kraut, grilled onions, sharp cheddar



Fat City Burger: salami, honey ham, crisp bacon, swiss, american



Winter Chicken: grilled chicken, honey tomato chipotle sauce, pepper-jack

The Dude Abides Meatball Masterpiece: Homemade beef & pork Italian style meatballs, Fried mozzarella cheese sticks, Smothered in rich basil marinara, Provolone & romano cheese.



Obviously I didn't eat all of them myself but we all tried each other's sandwiches and they were all pretty great.
Feb 22, 2011 10:28pm
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Feb 23, 2011 12:23 AM
Had a Blast at the Stone Tasting on Friday. Did get to meet and talk to the Arrogant Bastard Greg Koch. Tried a new beer called Lucky Bastard.

Here's Greg with the 500 people that showed up to the tasting.



The Wife and Greg making a Greg Face with an autographed bottle of Lucky Bastard after the tasting.

Feb 23, 2011 12:23am