Beer snob discussion thread

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Jun 11, 2012 2:53pm
Raw Dawgin' it;1195577 wrote:Just curious - what're peoples thoughts on hefeweizens? Personally I love them.
Not exactly German Wheat, more USA crafts, but I really like Steven Point Summer, Buckeye Blvd Unfiltered, and Thirsty Dog Whippet. Best wheat ever was a Belgian Wheat at the Mackinaw City BC.
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Jun 11, 2012 2:56pm
Commander of Awesome;1195580 wrote:Not bad, wouldn't buy them for home myself, but not bad.
Seems to be most of my friends views on them. Would Delirium Tremens be considered a hefeweizen?
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Jun 11, 2012 2:59pm
Raw Dawgin' it;1195589 wrote:Delirium Tremens?
Belgian Strong Pale Ale according the poster. Lulz on size of this pic:

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Jun 11, 2012 3:04pm
How many geeks on here knew all that without having to look at the poster? Curly J? lol
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Jun 11, 2012 3:07pm
I knew to look right center and would have guessed Belgian Ale. I am learning.
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Jun 11, 2012 3:19pm
Raw Dawgin' it;1195608 wrote:How many geeks on here knew all that without having to look at the poster? Curly J? lol
I'd have gotten most of them.
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Jun 11, 2012 3:21pm
I Wear Pants;1195629 wrote:I'd have gotten most of them.
I'll send you an e-cookie.
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Jun 11, 2012 3:56pm
Sonofanump;1195596 wrote:Belgian Strong Pale Ale according the poster. Lulz on size of this pic:
There is actually an updated version of that poster that goes into more detail.
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Jun 11, 2012 4:04pm
Raw Dawgin' it;1195608 wrote:How many geeks on here knew all that without having to look at the poster? Curly J? lol
The problem with a lot of beers is that many could easily fall into multiple categories. Plenty are easy to identify, but quite a few times it's all a matter of what the brewer labels it.
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Jun 11, 2012 4:43pm
BORIStheCrusher;1195660 wrote:There is actually an updated version of that poster that goes into more detail.
Link? I'd like to put it on my christmas wish list.
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Jun 11, 2012 6:18pm
I went in fully expecting to pick up a bomber of Arrogant Bastard (had a taste for it) audibled ended up leaving with a Green Flash Barleywine instead. Anyone try this? Green Flash is top 3 in my book and looking forward to trying it.
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Jun 11, 2012 6:47pm
Curly J;1194634 wrote:We're related ??? LOL

I've been known to bring my own 6er's to my bro-in-laws house along with some Pilsner glasses.All that is there is Miller Lite. Plus he doesn't need to support my habit as his friends usually show up without beers and drink his. I've even been known to share mine. Let them sample it and see what they think. You have to remember he and his friends are hicks.

Now that I think about it I brought quite a few cold beers to Justin's house last year. What wasn't drank was left there for him. I don't think he complained.
What I bolded above makes it different. It's cool if you bring them to share.
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Jun 11, 2012 6:50pm
I refuse to acknowledge Lambics. I feel like Lambics are to beer what wine coolers are to liquor.
Commander of Awesome;1195771 wrote:I went in fully expecting to pick up a bomber of Arrogant Bastard (had a taste for it) audibled ended up leaving with a Green Flash Barleywine instead. Anyone try this? Green Flash is top 3 in my book and looking forward to trying it.
Tried it just recently. This relative I'm speaking ill of actually brought it to a family event, and I asked to try it out.

De-fluggin'-licious.
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Jun 11, 2012 7:49pm
O-Trap;1195790 wrote:I refuse to acknowledge Lambics. I feel like Lambics are to beer what wine coolers are to liquor.
You must of had some awful Lambics. Try something from Cantillon and tell me thats anything like a wine cooler.
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Jun 11, 2012 9:17pm
Just opened it up, you're right O-Trap, its great. Thanks Curly, probably wouldn't have thought to even check out Barleywines if it weren't for you.
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Jun 11, 2012 9:27pm
justincredible;886826 wrote:
Well it's been 9 months. What's the over/under on how many beers Justin has left?
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Jun 11, 2012 9:28pm
you gave him a LUCKY BASTARD?!!!
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Jun 11, 2012 9:28pm
Also what are those two on the far left*?
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Jun 11, 2012 9:29pm
I'm going with 8 beers left. I'm sure his wife has drank 2 by now.
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Jun 11, 2012 9:43pm
My guess 0
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Jun 11, 2012 9:50pm
Commander of Awesome;1195925 wrote:Also what are those two on the far left*?

The big bottle is a Weyerbacher Tiny. I'll let OTrap go on about that as he's had it quite a few times.

The small one is an Avery Mephistopeles' Stout. 16.8% ABV of awesomeness. This might be the best Stout I've ever had. I believe this one was from batch #1.
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Jun 11, 2012 10:03pm
Commander of Awesome;1195771 wrote:I went in fully expecting to pick up a bomber of Arrogant Bastard (had a taste for it) audibled ended up leaving with a Green Flash Barleywine instead. Anyone try this? Green Flash is top 3 in my book and looking forward to trying it.
Let me know how this is. I've been craving Barleywines lately and Green Flash makes awesome beers so I might have to pick this up.
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Jun 11, 2012 10:17pm
Commander of Awesome;1195923 wrote:you gave him a LUCKY BASTARD?!!!

Yep. I believe that was the First one of those beers that he drank.
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Jun 11, 2012 10:34pm
Curly J;1196041 wrote:Yep. I believe that was the First one of those beers that he drank.
Lucky Bastard, the lot of ya. You for having enough to GIVE AWAY and him for receiving. I legit couldn't get my fucking hands of any of that. And I tried as arrogant (really double bastard) is prob my favorite beer.