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Feb 4, 2012 11:31 PM
Went to the Columbus Brewing Co for dinner tonight. Disapointed in the IPA and 2XIPA, the scottish ale was good as was the blond lager. Stout was decent, I think it was maple creme. The bock was the third best beer they had IMHO.
Feb 4, 2012 11:31pm
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Feb 5, 2012 10:17 PM
I Wear Pants;1074055 wrote:Double Bastard is the equivalent of a bottle of Ambien.
Got that shit right, just finished one while watching the game.....
Feb 5, 2012 10:17pm
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Feb 9, 2012 2:08 AM
Bought my brother a couple bottles of Hellhound and Hoppin' Frog's Mean Manalishi Double IPA (168 IBUS!!!) for his birthday.
Feb 9, 2012 2:08am
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Feb 9, 2012 10:44 AM
I had Urthel Hop-It last night (winking lizard glass of the month). I thought it was a good well balanced beer, had lots of hop flavors without the huge punch. I could drink it all night and its 9.5 abv.

I had Victory HopDevil on tap too last night. It had the typical huge hop finish. It was ok, but I am just not a fan of those types of beers. Out of the bottle this would probably not be drinkable for me.
Feb 9, 2012 10:44am
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Feb 9, 2012 12:23 PM
I have yet to meet a beer that I thought had too much hops.
Feb 9, 2012 12:23pm
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Feb 10, 2012 9:46 PM
About to finish a 4 pack of Founders Double Trouble; freaking awesome beer. Pretty sure I'm going to be nodding off soon.
Feb 10, 2012 9:46pm
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Feb 10, 2012 11:50 PM
Saw a 6 pack of Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas Ale tonight but didn't buy it. Anyone ever had it and how good is it? It was like 12 bones. I noticed it was 8.3 percent. If it's pretty good I will go back and get some.
Feb 10, 2012 11:50pm
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Feb 11, 2012 1:10 AM
bigdaddy2003;1082746 wrote:Saw a 6 pack of Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas Ale tonight but didn't buy it. Anyone ever had it and how good is it? It was like 12 bones. I noticed it was 8.3 percent. If it's pretty good I will go back and get some.
I like it a lot. jIt has a lot going on in it as far as spice load, sweetness, and other flavor profiles and yet manages to be pretty damn drinkable especially for 8.3%.
Feb 11, 2012 1:10am
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Feb 11, 2012 6:55 PM
Also has anyone tried Conway's Irish Ale by Great Lakes?
Feb 11, 2012 6:55pm
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Feb 11, 2012 7:22 PM
Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro is fantastic.
Feb 11, 2012 7:22pm
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Feb 11, 2012 9:43 PM
justincredible;1083137 wrote:Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro is fantastic.
And where did you find this?
Feb 11, 2012 9:43pm
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Feb 11, 2012 9:49 PM
gerb131;1083324 wrote:And where did you find this?
Beer festival.
Feb 11, 2012 9:49pm
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Feb 12, 2012 6:09 PM
justincredible;1083137 wrote:Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro is fantastic.
Indeed it is. Though it's fantastic the normal way as well.
Feb 12, 2012 6:09pm
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Feb 12, 2012 6:33 PM
justincredible;1083330 wrote:Beer festival.
Which one?
Feb 12, 2012 6:33pm
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Feb 12, 2012 6:38 PM
Commander of Awesome;1083948 wrote:Which one?
Cincy Beer Fest.
Feb 12, 2012 6:38pm
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Feb 12, 2012 6:42 PM
If I post a link to a photo on facebook would some of you guys mind "liking" it to help me win a free hotel and transport to and from The Big Tap In that Vintage Estates puts on?
http://bigtapin.com/index.php
Feb 12, 2012 6:42pm
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Feb 12, 2012 9:15 PM
I Wear Pants;1083956 wrote:If I post a link to a photo on facebook would some of you guys mind "liking" it to help me win a free hotel and transport to and from The Big Tap In that Vintage Estates puts on?
http://bigtapin.com/index.php
I'm game.

Looks like Hopslam made it back into Jungle Jim's. Nice thing since I was paying $8.00 a bottle at a pub for it here in Fairfield.

Did they have it on tap at the Beer Fest Justin ?
Feb 12, 2012 9:15pm
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Feb 12, 2012 9:19 PM
I'm drinking some Old Rasputin tonight. Mmmm.....
Feb 12, 2012 9:19pm
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Feb 14, 2012 3:36 PM

My Choices for tonight. From Winking Lizard. These are the ones I haven't had off of their Feb draft list. Please advise

http://winkinglizard.com/media/documents/placemats/fairbk2-12.pdf




317.Troegs Hopback Amber 6% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Very balanced, sweet and malty with slightly spicy and floral</SPAN></SPAN>

314. Stone Ruination IPA (USA) </SPAN>7.7%ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Coarse feeling, resinous, dry with toast, tobacco and rind character
</SPAN>
313. Ommegang Adoration (USA) </SPAN>10% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Sweet, some spice cake character and dark cherries</SPAN></SPAN>

316. DFH My Antonia (USa) </SPAN>7.5% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Rich, full-bodied imperial pilsner and well balanced.</SPAN></SPAN>

334. left hand FADE TO BLACK (usA) </SPAN>7.5% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Pepper Porter. Smooth chocolate character highlighted with some light pepper notes</SPAN></SPAN>

157. Ayinger JAHRHUNDERT (usA) </SPAN>5.5% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Medium bodied, herbal hoppiness and grainy</SPAN></SPAN>

178. Brooklyn BROWN ALE (usA) </SPAN>5.6% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Smooth caramel sweetness, nutty, crisp and dry</SPAN></SPAN>

215. Goose Island MILD WINTER ALE (usA) </SPAN>5.6% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Dark bread, raisin and rye aromas. Roasted coffee and caramel flavor</SPAN></SPAN>

251. Sierra Nevada RUTHLESS RYE IPA (USA) </SPAN>6.6% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Medium bodied, oily with peppery spiciness</SPAN></SPAN>
</SPAN></SPAN>
Feb 14, 2012 3:36pm
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Feb 14, 2012 3:46 PM
Can never go wrong with Stone. They've become my favorite brewery.
Feb 14, 2012 3:46pm
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Feb 15, 2012 8:41 AM
316. DFH My Antonia (USa) </SPAN>7.5% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Rich, full-bodied imperial pilsner and well balanced.</SPAN></SPAN>

Had this. I don't think I have had many imperial pilsners. Reminded me of a hazy blonde IPA. Decent hop finish. Not bad, but not memorable.
Feb 15, 2012 8:41am
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Feb 15, 2012 8:50 AM
Only one?
Feb 15, 2012 8:50am
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Feb 15, 2012 8:54 AM
Commander of Awesome;1086483 wrote:Only one?
off of the hadn't had list. After that one, I had a Ommegang Abby Ale, which was awesome as usual and then i had a Kentucky Burboun ale which is a great desserty beer to end the night on.
Feb 15, 2012 8:54am
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Feb 15, 2012 9:07 AM
Also note, I got the abby ale because my pallet was impaired from my hot wings. That's why I didn't try anything new.
Feb 15, 2012 9:07am
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Feb 15, 2012 11:42 AM
313 Ommegang is great. I love their ales, the monks do it right.
Feb 15, 2012 11:42am