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Feb 26, 2012 10:47 AM
I thought the Yuengling Bock was alright and I kind of enjoyed the Conway's Irish Ale.
Feb 26, 2012 10:47am
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Feb 28, 2012 3:45 PM
OneBuckeye;1085904 wrote:
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
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313. Ommegang Adoration (USA) </SPAN>10% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Sweet, some spice cake character and dark cherries</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>
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Headed to the lizard tonight. Probably going to try the Ommegang or the Ruination.
Feb 28, 2012 3:45pm
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Feb 29, 2012 7:40 PM
Sam Smith India Ale tonight. Not bad.
Feb 29, 2012 7:40pm
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Feb 29, 2012 7:40 PM
334. left hand FADE TO BLACK (usA) </SPAN>7.5% ABV</SPAN></SPAN>
Pepper Porter. Smooth chocolate character highlighted with some light pepper notes

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Had this last night. Description is spot on. Very smooth porter with a slight peppery aftertaste. I drank the whole thing in probably 5 minutes. Solid brew.
Feb 29, 2012 7:40pm
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Feb 29, 2012 7:42 PM
gorocks99;1101035 wrote:Goose Island Bourbon County Stout tonight: http://www.gooseisland.com/pages/bourbon_county_stout/59.php

Wow. Kick-in-the-ass beer. Really amazing.
I need this. Love bourbon aged beers and love stouts. 14.5% ABV? that would be my highest beer ABV ever.
Feb 29, 2012 7:42pm
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Feb 29, 2012 7:44 PM
gorocks99;1101035 wrote: Wow. Kick-in-the-ass beer. Really amazing.
That is one Goose Island I really like.
Feb 29, 2012 7:44pm
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Feb 29, 2012 7:46 PM
I do not like bourbon beers. Unless they are mixed with a vanilla porter.
Feb 29, 2012 7:46pm
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Mar 2, 2012 6:37 PM
http://www.hoppinfrog.com/beers/

Going to try Hoppin Frog tonight. I live in Akron and don't know how I haven't tried their beer yet. Anyon else have it?
Mar 2, 2012 6:37pm
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Mar 2, 2012 6:40 PM
Just realized BoristheCurshers user ID? Are you a big fan or related to the brewery?
Mar 2, 2012 6:40pm
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Mar 2, 2012 6:41 PM
Hey guys, I've tried a lot of beer brewed in Ohio, and by far the best I've had yet, hands down, is White Rajeh by The Brew Kettle (out of Strongsville).

In other IPA news, I'm going to try Avery's Maharajah Imperial IPA tonight. Supposed to be one of the best in the country.
Mar 2, 2012 6:41pm
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Mar 2, 2012 6:51 PM
OneBuckeye;1103401 wrote:Just realized BoristheCurshers user ID? Are you a big fan or related to the brewery?
I love all their beers. I haven't had a bad one from them yet.
Mar 2, 2012 6:51pm
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Mar 2, 2012 7:11 PM
Alright Stout lovers in and around Cincy, How about Stoutfest --> allaboutstoutfest.com
Mar 2, 2012 7:11pm
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Mar 2, 2012 8:11 PM
OneBuckeye;1103401 wrote:Just realized BoristheCurshers user ID? Are you a big fan or related to the brewery?
I am big fan of BORIS, and the barrel aged BORIS is amazing (if you're willing to drop the cash).
Mar 2, 2012 8:11pm
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Mar 2, 2012 8:16 PM
Curly J;1103421 wrote:Alright Stout lovers in and around Cincy, How about Stoutfest --> allaboutstoutfest.com
Looking at that makes me want to drink some tonight. Having Sierra Nevada Torpedo and Troegs Nugget Nectar now, but I've got Founders Breakfast Stout, Old Rasputin, and Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout all in the fridge now I can break out.
Mar 2, 2012 8:16pm
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Mar 2, 2012 8:27 PM
I think I've got all hops in my fridge. Hopslam, Nugget Nectar, and White Rajah. I might have a Black Chocolate Stout buried somewhere in there. No matter as I know I do have an AleSmith Speedway Stout that I can drink room temp.
Mar 2, 2012 8:27pm
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Mar 2, 2012 8:49 PM
Curly J;1103477 wrote:No matter as I know I do have an AleSmith Speedway Stout that I can drink room temp.
Yeah, I have one on my shelf that I'm just trying to hang on to for a while, but it's hard to not just open it when I'm in the mood wether it's cold or not.
Mar 2, 2012 8:49pm
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Mar 3, 2012 6:24 PM
BORIS was awesome. Lots of things going on good stuff. I also had the silk porter. A more straight forward beer. A very good porter. Also impressive was how good they were coming out of a bottle. I usually find micro brews more tasty on tap. Stone brews have some of the biggest difference for me there.
Mar 3, 2012 6:24pm
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Mar 3, 2012 7:42 PM
Having a BORIS right now at my favorite pub with The Wife.
Mar 3, 2012 7:42pm
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Mar 3, 2012 8:51 PM
...and now onto the Left Hand Milk Stout on draft. YUM !!!
Mar 3, 2012 8:51pm
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Mar 3, 2012 11:13 PM
Okay how do you top BORIS ??? How about DORIS. Picked up a bottle of that and Hop Dam. First a Stone More Brown Than Black IPA. Nice pleasant citrus hops on the nose and a great has a nice hoppy finish. The color looks like a porter or more like a nut brown so it fools you when you look at it. I'm glad I have another bottle and my store has quite a few on the shelf, as I will be drinking more of this.
Mar 3, 2012 11:13pm
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Mar 3, 2012 11:15 PM
Curly J;1104150 wrote:Okay how do you top BORIS ??? How about DORIS. Picked up a bottle of that and Hop Dam. First a Stone More Brown Than Black IPA. Nice pleasant citrus hops on the nose and a great has a nice hoppy finish. The color looks like a porter or more like a nut brown so it fools you when you look at it. I'm glad I have another bottle and my store has quite a few on the shelf, as I will be drinking more of this.
More Brown Than Black is one of the best beers I've ever had. I could drink it forever. Too bad it was a limited release.
Mar 3, 2012 11:15pm
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Mar 3, 2012 11:51 PM
Mooney44Cards;1104152 wrote:More Brown Than Black is one of the best beers I've ever had. I could drink it forever. Too bad it was a limited release.

Jungle Jim's has quite a few bottles left. I'm not sure how many The Party Source has.
Mar 3, 2012 11:51pm
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Mar 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Just had a Terrapin Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout. Man, this is good stuff.
Mar 4, 2012 12:00am
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Mar 4, 2012 12:08 AM
killer_ewok;1104175 wrote:Just had a Terrapin Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout. Man, this is good stuff.
Would like to try that.
Mar 4, 2012 12:08am