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Jan 5, 2012 9:43 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1039531 wrote:You know what's funny is a couple weeks ago I saw a guy that kinda looked like your description at Washington Square Giant Eagle but I thought you were a Canton guy.
There is slim kinda ...99% that was me. :) I do live in the Canton City limits however the school district is Plain. Next time say hello the worst is you could be shot. Do sneak up on a old Vet. :D
I go to Giant Eagle all the time I like fresh produce and meats for cooking.
Jan 5, 2012 9:43am
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Jan 5, 2012 1:15 PM
Belly35;1039518 wrote:Should have pick up a coney at Eriks
Should have called you where a few blocks from one of my business could of had lunch (Eriks Coney Dogs)
Didn't know they have good dogs, will have to get one next time I'm over there.
Jan 5, 2012 1:15pm
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Jan 6, 2012 5:20 PM
I just drank an Old Speckled Hen. I didn't like it.

Can I be a beer snob now?
Jan 6, 2012 5:20pm
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Jan 6, 2012 7:46 PM
Old Speckled Hen just isn't very good.
Jan 6, 2012 7:46pm
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Jan 6, 2012 10:11 PM
Tonite......A growler of Oaked arrogant bastard, and a nice Cohiba
Jan 6, 2012 10:11pm
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Jan 6, 2012 11:09 PM
Wooball;1036633 wrote:Had lots of stouts this weekend. Also had the 120 minute, which was just as glorious as I remember. At approximately 18% ABV it was a great way to start off NYE.

The stouts I would rate in the following order:
Founders Breakfast Stout - always a great choice. The coffee and chocolate flavors are enormous.
Three Floyds Black Sun Stout - surprised by the hoppiness. Almost reminded me of a Black IPA, but still w/ the traditional stout/chocolate flavors. Very good, will drink again.
Old Rasputin - Wasn't screwing around this weekend. Another great beer.
Bell's Special Double Cream Stout - This rated 4th for me, but still a great brew. Very creamy and smooth. Would drink again.
Had the Bell's Special Double Cream Stout tonight. Good stuff.
Jan 6, 2012 11:09pm
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Jan 8, 2012 10:09 AM
I thought Arrogant Bastard was alright but I really liked the Kentucky Barrel Bourbon Ale.
Jan 8, 2012 10:09am
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Jan 8, 2012 7:26 PM
Great Lakes Christmas Ale was $2 for a 24 oz tonight.
Jan 8, 2012 7:26pm
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Jan 9, 2012 7:13 AM
I liked DUKE BEER and BLACK LABEL can't buy it anymore
Jan 9, 2012 7:13am
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Jan 11, 2012 11:44 AM
I had one of these last night on tap. It was pretty good, but my spicy wings made it hard to get a good feel for. I will have to have it again. Definaly couldn't tell it was 9.1%abv.

The local lizard has Victory Storm King Stout on tap. That is next on the list. GLBC Edmund Fitz there now too, which is always a good one.



Jan 11, 2012 11:44am
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Jan 11, 2012 1:02 PM
Lum's Beer and Steamed Beer Hot Dogs :)
Jan 11, 2012 1:02pm
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Jan 14, 2012 9:47 PM
Hopslam is in the stores !!!

Jan 14, 2012 9:47pm
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Jan 14, 2012 9:51 PM
Curly J;1052644 wrote:Hopslam is in the stores !!!


Why so pricey?
Jan 14, 2012 9:51pm
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Jan 14, 2012 9:53 PM
ernest_t_bass;1052655 wrote:Why so pricey?
the hawps
Jan 14, 2012 9:53pm
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Jan 14, 2012 9:53 PM
ernest_t_bass;1052655 wrote:Why so pricey?
Once a year release for one thing. The main reason it's pricey is due to the amount of hops it takes to brew...Plus there are dumbasses out there like me that will pay that for it.
Jan 14, 2012 9:53pm
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Jan 14, 2012 11:16 PM
I grabbed some Bell's Hopslam yesterday at Valley Wine Cellar. First time I had tried it. Very good.
Jan 14, 2012 11:16pm
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Jan 15, 2012 12:28 AM
I Wear Pants;1041472 wrote:Old Speckled Hen just isn't very good.
That's the truth.

I had a Tallgrass Buffalo Sweat a few days ago and loved it. Really creamy and chocolatey. Very disappointed to discover it isn't available in Ohio.
Jan 15, 2012 12:28am
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Jan 15, 2012 1:11 AM
Curly J;1052644 wrote:Hopslam is in the stores !!!


Just had this at beerfeest for the first time... very good, hope I.can find it in a 6 pack some where in NE Ohio
Jan 15, 2012 1:11am
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Jan 15, 2012 5:50 PM
Had a Hop Slam and a Ruination on tap at B Spot the other night. Both were great.
Jan 15, 2012 5:50pm
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Jan 15, 2012 6:37 PM
Had a Rust Belt (brewed in Youngstown) Coke Oven Stout the other night It was OK.
Jan 15, 2012 6:37pm
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Jan 15, 2012 10:25 PM
Had some Hopslam and the new Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA today. Over the past few years I always thought Hopslam was a bit overrated; I didn't care for the honey flavor it has but it's starting to grow on me now. The Ruthless Rye IPA is very good. The rye stands out and tasted even better when I had it while eating BBQ pork, the flavor combos were awesome. This time of year is awesome for good beers, I'm most looking forward to Troegs Nugget Nectar which should be coming out soon. Easily in my top 10.
Jan 15, 2012 10:25pm
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Jan 15, 2012 10:48 PM
Celebrating MLK day early with 2 Double Bastards. My Giant Eagle has a first class beer section.
Jan 15, 2012 10:48pm
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Jan 16, 2012 2:44 AM
BORIStheCrusher;1054134 wrote:Had some Hopslam and the new Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA today. Over the past few years I always thought Hopslam was a bit overrated; I didn't care for the honey flavor it has but it's starting to grow on me now. The Ruthless Rye IPA is very good. The rye stands out and tasted even better when I had it while eating BBQ pork, the flavor combos were awesome. This time of year is awesome for good beers, I'm most looking forward to Troegs Nugget Nectar which should be coming out soon. Easily in my top 10.
Understandable, I have to admit the the constancy differs a lot from year to year for Hopslam. The first I had it was in 2006 and it blew my freakin' mind, but the the 2009 had some really funky stuff happening. While not bad, just not quite as good as the previous years. 2010 had less funkyness to it, but wasn't as good as in the earlier years. 2011 was much like the 2010, just a little less funky and this years has much less. More honey I guess is present in it this year.

I wanted to post more, but I'm drunj so I'll do it when I'm sober, whenever that happens...bottoms up !!!
Jan 16, 2012 2:44am
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Jan 16, 2012 8:36 AM
BORIStheCrusher;1054134 wrote:Troegs Nugget Nectar which should be coming out soon. Easily in my top 10.
I'll have to try that, Troegs makes great beers, loved the 2xIPA.
Jan 16, 2012 8:36am
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Jan 16, 2012 2:31 PM
Sonofanump;1054428 wrote:I'll have to try that, Troegs makes great beers, loved the 2xIPA.
Troegs doesn't make the 2XIPA, Southern Tier does. But, I agree Troegs does make some quality beers.
Jan 16, 2012 2:31pm