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Apr 4, 2012 12:34 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1136613 wrote:That study might only apply to Belly and Curly J...but i can ignore the actual study and just go with the headline!
Well the binge drinking part fits me, but I really don't eat fried or fatty foods. Over 57 years old ??? I don't think my liver will ever let me make it to 57. (That's 13 years away)

That being said I did have 2 more Hopslams last night. That puts me down to only 8 left. I'm going to take a couple into work today for some co-workers to try.
Apr 4, 2012 12:34pm
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Apr 4, 2012 2:26 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1136613 wrote:That study might only apply to Belly and Curly J...but i can ignore the actual study and just go with the headline!
Ok I should drink more? I already have diabetes and high blood pressure so what the hell.. :)</SPAN>

I drink wine one bottle per week with dinner or just with friends (with friends I may knock off a bottle myself) , Irish coffee after most dinners when eating out and sometime at home before bed, beer maybe on the weekend if I worked hard or played hard beer is really cold. 12 pack or more per month ...

4 bottle wine
1 bottle of Irish whiskey</SPAN>
12 pack beer OMG I&#8217;m a alcoholic :o
Apr 4, 2012 2:26pm
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Apr 4, 2012 7:08 PM
Got Founders Centennial IPA on the way from work today. I asked the guy if they got KBS, he looked at me and laughed. Then said no. :( I don't think I'll ever find it.
Apr 4, 2012 7:08pm
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Apr 4, 2012 11:23 PM
Commander of Awesome;1136608 wrote:Cheers! Drinking a pint of beer a day is GOOD for you, say experts
I had (we moved) a neighbor who drank exactly one beer every day since August 20th, 1945 the day his deployment to the Pacific was cancelled. He was (might be is) in great health for his age.
Apr 4, 2012 11:23pm
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Apr 5, 2012 9:08 AM
Should be a good beer weekend:
Wife just got back from Denver and brought back Great Divide Yeti and Belgian Style Yeti. Also have Founders KBS and Curmudgeon on the way from a buddy in Cincinnati. Pretty excited to sample all 4.
Apr 5, 2012 9:08am
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Apr 5, 2012 10:03 PM
curly..do you know if jungle jims has pliny the elder?
Apr 5, 2012 10:03pm
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Apr 5, 2012 10:21 PM
I am trying the Left Handed Milk Stout tomorrow night, any hints as to how to get the full experience?
Apr 5, 2012 10:21pm
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Apr 6, 2012 12:59 AM
DeyDurkie5;1138261 wrote:curly..do you know if jungle jims has pliny the elder?

They do not. They don't have any beers from Russian River. I haven't seen it at the Party Source in Newport either.Come to think of it I have never seen it in any of my travels, even in Colorado.

I'm not sure how far they ship from California.
Apr 6, 2012 12:59am
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Apr 6, 2012 4:03 PM
Curly J;1138349 wrote:They do not. They don't have any beers from Russian River. I haven't seen it at the Party Source in Newport either.Come to think of it I have never seen it in any of my travels, even in Colorado.

I'm not sure how far they ship from California.
Basically the west coast, Colorado and Phili.
Apr 6, 2012 4:03pm
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Apr 6, 2012 7:28 PM
Just opened a bomber of Sculpin IPA, also picked up a 6 pack of Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Sumpin. Funny they were both the same price.
Apr 6, 2012 7:28pm
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Apr 6, 2012 8:55 PM
Curly J;1138349 wrote:They do not. They don't have any beers from Russian River. I haven't seen it at the Party Source in Newport either.Come to think of it I have never seen it in any of my travels, even in Colorado.

I'm not sure how far they ship from California.
Have you tried it? I've read a couple top 10 IPA lists that have it as their number 1. Just wondering if it's actually the best?

also, finally found a few sam adam's beers that weren't overrated. The Black Lager and Whitewater IPA.
Apr 6, 2012 8:55pm
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Apr 6, 2012 9:19 PM
DeyDurkie5;1138793 wrote:Have you tried it? I've read a couple top 10 IPA lists that have it as their number 1. Just wondering if it's actually the best?
I've had it. I was prepared to be let down and trying to find flaws in it since rated so high but it really is an amazing beer. It's super hoppy (piney and citrus), has a pretty good ABV but is very crisp and highly drinkable. It is easily one of the best. There were a few bottles at a tasting I went to and I drank as much as I could lol.
Apr 6, 2012 9:19pm
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Apr 6, 2012 9:27 PM
BORIStheCrusher;1138806 wrote:I've had it. I was prepared to be let down and trying to find flaws in it since rated so high but it really is an amazing beer. It's super hoppy (piney and citrus), has a pretty good ABV but is very crisp and highly drinkable. It is easily one of the best. There were a few bottles at a tasting I went to and I drank as much as I could lol.
Sounds awesome. Too bad you can't get it over here.
Apr 6, 2012 9:27pm
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Apr 6, 2012 11:44 PM
I'm going to have to make it my mission to try and find that next time I'm in Colorado. The problem is I'll be in Western Colorado where their isn't a lot of huge cities.
Apr 6, 2012 11:44pm
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Apr 7, 2012 9:32 AM
Grabbed a bomber of Left Hand Wake Up Dead Imperial Stout yesterday after work along with some Founders Dirty Bastard. The Founders DB has been a fave of mine over the last couple months. Will try the LH brew tonight.
Apr 7, 2012 9:32am
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Apr 7, 2012 9:35 AM
Also, any recommendations regarding Saison beers? Had the Sam Adams Rustic Saison last year and really enjoyed it but saw that it will not be in their Summer Styles variety pack this year. Read about Great Divide's Colette Farmhouse Ale and the reviews were good. Anybody on here had it yet?
Apr 7, 2012 9:35am
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Apr 7, 2012 11:37 AM
killer_ewok;1138926 wrote:Also, any recommendations regarding Saison beers? Had the Sam Adams Rustic Saison last year and really enjoyed it but saw that it will not be in their Summer Styles variety pack this year. Read about Great Divide's Colette Farmhouse Ale and the reviews were good. Anybody on here had it yet?
I believe the Saison Du Buff is being produced again. (Collaboration between Victory, DFH, and Stone). I've had Hennepin from Ommegang, Saison Rue - The Bruery, and Brooklyn's Sorachi Ace with my favorite being the Sorachi Ace...well that's the most memorable one since I've had it more recent. The Ommegang scores higher on Rate Beer, but not by much. Sorachi Ace might be harder to find too.

I'm usually not a Saison drinker. I still remember the first Saison I tried, Avery 12. It was awesome at the beer tasting so I bought a bomber. It was too much when I went to drink it at home and could only drink half of it. I let The Wife have the other half.
Apr 7, 2012 11:37am
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Apr 7, 2012 11:37 AM
killer_ewok;1138925 wrote:Grabbed a bomber of Left Hand Wake Up Dead Imperial Stout yesterday after work along with some Founders Dirty Bastard. The Founders DB has been a fave of mine over the last couple months. Will try the LH brew tonight.
I've thought about getting the Dirty Bastard, but I always second guess a "Scotch Ale". I'm not really familiar with the style, I suppose I should just give it shot.
Apr 7, 2012 11:37am
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Apr 7, 2012 11:48 AM
Commander of Awesome;1138955 wrote:I've thought about getting the Dirty Bastard, but I always second guess a "Scotch Ale". I'm not really familiar with the style, I suppose I should just give it shot.
It's good. I just had some Leinenkugel's Big Eddy Wee Heavy Scotch Ale over the past couple of days. I enjoyed them very much. My favorite is AleSmith's Wee Heavy, but it's pricy. I think a good Scotch Ale is hard to pull off.
Apr 7, 2012 11:48am
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Apr 7, 2012 12:29 PM
Commander of Awesome;1138955 wrote:I've thought about getting the Dirty Bastard, but I always second guess a "Scotch Ale". I'm not really familiar with the style, I suppose I should just give it shot.

Give it a try.
Apr 7, 2012 12:29pm
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Apr 7, 2012 12:30 PM
Curly J;1138954 wrote:I believe the Saison Du Buff is being produced again. (Collaboration between Victory, DFH, and Stone). I've had Hennepin from Ommegang, Saison Rue - The Bruery, and Brooklyn's Sorachi Ace with my favorite being the Sorachi Ace...well that's the most memorable one since I've had it more recent. The Ommegang scores higher on Rate Beer, but not by much. Sorachi Ace might be harder to find too.

I'm usually not a Saison drinker. I still remember the first Saison I tried, Avery 12. It was awesome at the beer tasting so I bought a bomber. It was too much when I went to drink it at home and could only drink half of it. I let The Wife have the other half.

They had that DFH Saison at Valley Wine Cellar too. So it's pretty good for a Saison?
Apr 7, 2012 12:30pm
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Apr 7, 2012 1:08 PM
killer_ewok;1138966 wrote:They had that DFH Saison at Valley Wine Cellar too. So it's pretty good for a Saison?
It worked for me. I'm not really into Saisons. I mean I love the complex flavor of them, but some can be overpowering. I don't recall this one as being that way, however I've only had it a couple bottles of it and it's been a while since I've had it. I say take a shot as it's made by some of my favorite breweries.
Apr 7, 2012 1:08pm
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Apr 7, 2012 1:11 PM
killer_ewok;1138965 wrote:Give it a try.
I think I just might. Heading to the store in a bit, I'll see what they got.
Apr 7, 2012 1:11pm
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Apr 7, 2012 1:29 PM
DeyDurkie5;1138793 wrote:Have you tried it? I've read a couple top 10 IPA lists that have it as their number 1. Just wondering if it's actually the best?

also, finally found a few sam adam's beers that weren't overrated. The Black Lager and Whitewater IPA.
With Sam, I like the Imperial Series. Or at least the Double Bock. Need to try more of the Imperial Series, since that was 9.3% and went down dangerously smooth. Think they have a White something in their Imperial Series that's 10.3%. Might have to go after it soon.
Apr 7, 2012 1:29pm
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Apr 7, 2012 5:11 PM
Curly J;1138954 wrote:Saison Rue - The Bruery, ....
I highly recommend this, great beer. I have a bottle of Fantome Strange Ghost that I'm waiting to try, from what I read their saisons are great.
Apr 7, 2012 5:11pm