Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Oct 31, 2012 1:04pm
I've been to the Fat Head in Pittsburgh. It's like beer heaven there.Commander of Awesome;1308903 wrote:That I don't know. I know others offer free shipping on orders over a certain dollar amount, good point on the shipping though.
Also anyone ever been to Fat Head's in North Olmsted? I'm looking to make the trip some time this weekend. First time home in a while.
Also The Brew Kettle in Strongsville is amazing. Good food too.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Oct 31, 2012 1:30pm
Fat Head in Pittsburgh was a good time...from what I remember. Details are a little fuzzy after all the drinking done prior to getting there, but I remember some good tasting beer there.Mooney44Cards;1308950 wrote:I've been to the Fat Head in Pittsburgh. It's like beer heaven there.
Also The Brew Kettle in Strongsville is amazing. Good food too.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Oct 31, 2012 3:02pm
Read this on the plane today. Long read, but it just provides more of a reason for me to support the micro breweries.
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-10-25/the-plot-to-destroy-americas-beer
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-10-25/the-plot-to-destroy-americas-beer
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 31, 2012 3:05pm
Post #4396 called to say hi.like_that;1309109 wrote:Read this on the plane today. Long read, but it just provides more of a reason for me to support the micro breweries.
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-10-25/the-plot-to-destroy-americas-beer
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Oct 31, 2012 3:37pm
On tonight's menu:
1) White Rajah by The Brew Kettle (probably my favorite beer of all time)
2) Hop Crisis by 21st Amendment (Imperial IPA aged on oak spirals)
3) Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout by Stone/Iron Fist/Ken Schmidt collaboration
1) White Rajah by The Brew Kettle (probably my favorite beer of all time)
2) Hop Crisis by 21st Amendment (Imperial IPA aged on oak spirals)
3) Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout by Stone/Iron Fist/Ken Schmidt collaboration
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 31, 2012 3:40pm
Hop Crisis is terrible. Hope you like it better than I and my beer club did. I bought a 4 pack and all were drain pours. The group also decided it was the worst beer ever brought.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Oct 31, 2012 3:49pm
I have yet to see this one.Mooney44Cards;1309145 wrote:Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout by Stone/Iron Fist/Ken Schmidt collaboration
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Oct 31, 2012 3:54pm
Think I'm going to fill up two growlers at the local brewery tonight. I have a free one coming my way as they do a punch card (buy 10, get the 11th free). They just released a batch of their Americo-German Pale Ale today (http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/half-acre-mr-ouroboros/155581/) and I'm hoping they still have their San Diego IPA on tap (http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/half-acre-vallejo-ipa/187435/)
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Oct 31, 2012 3:55pm
Hyde Park Wine and Spirits has a few bottles of it. It's expensive as all hell but pretty much all the Stone collaborations are. $4/bottle (12 oz.)Curly J;1309158 wrote:I have yet to see this one.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 31, 2012 3:59pm
Reps for a Northeast Ohio brewery making your favorite brew.Mooney44Cards;1309145 wrote:White Rajah by The Brew Kettle (probably my favorite beer of all time)
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Oct 31, 2012 4:11pm
It's pretty crazy but pound for pound NE Ohio is certainly in consideration for the best brewing area in the United States. I mean I would really only put a handful of regions in the "elite brewing" category (among them would be Colorado, NoCal, SoCal, Michigan, and NE Ohio).O-Trap;1309179 wrote:Reps for a Northeast Ohio brewery making your favorite brew.
Between Great Lakes, Fat Head, The Brew Kettle, and Hoppin' Frog, you have 4 highly regarded breweries nationwide that brew some of the most highly regarded beers in any given style. GL and it's Xmas Ale (released tomorrow!), Fat Head and Head Hunter, TBK and White Rajah, and Hoppin' Frog and BORIS
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 31, 2012 4:16pm
I'd put Thirsty Dog and Old Leghumper/12 Dogs in there as well.Mooney44Cards;1309197 wrote:It's pretty crazy but pound for pound NE Ohio is certainly in consideration for the best brewing area in the United States. I mean I would really only put a handful of regions in the "elite brewing" category (among them would be Colorado, NoCal, SoCal, Michigan, and NE Ohio).
Between Great Lakes, Fat Head, The Brew Kettle, and Hoppin' Frog, you have 4 highly regarded breweries nationwide that brew some of the most highly regarded beers in any given style. GL and it's Xmas Ale (released tomorrow!), Fat Head and Head Hunter, TBK and White Rajah, and Hoppin' Frog and BORIS
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 31, 2012 4:31pm
Thats a good point Mooney.
SoCal has Stone, Green Flash, Lost Abbey, Bruery, Ale Smith and I'm sure a few I'm missing on.
NorCal has Lagunitas, Russian River, Bear Republic, North Coast
Those 3 would be my top 3 craft beer areas in the states.
SoCal has Stone, Green Flash, Lost Abbey, Bruery, Ale Smith and I'm sure a few I'm missing on.
NorCal has Lagunitas, Russian River, Bear Republic, North Coast
Those 3 would be my top 3 craft beer areas in the states.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Oct 31, 2012 4:39pm
I'd put 21st Amendment in with NoCal (despite your bad experience with Hop Crisis....can't explain that, it's rated 99 on RateBeer and 88 on BA)Commander of Awesome;1309222 wrote:Thats a good point Mooney.
SoCal has Stone, Green Flash, Lost Abbey, Bruery, Ale Smith and I'm sure a few I'm missing on.
NorCal has Lagunitas, Russian River, Bear Republic, North Coast
Those 3 would be my top 3 craft beer areas in the states.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Oct 31, 2012 6:05pm
Breckenridge Christmas Ale with my $2 Chipotle burrito tonight.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 31, 2012 7:42pm
My grabs. Back to spending money again:
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Oct 31, 2012 7:57pm
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Oct 31, 2012 8:12pm
The Hop Crisis was great. CoA I'm not sure what the deal was with your Hop Crisis because I thought it was pretty damn good, about on par with other oaked IPA's I've had (like Great Divide 18th Anny.)
But the Stone Collaboration Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout is just fucking perfect. If you've found some Imperial stouts to be a bit much, I think you need to try this as the mint and chocolate flavors balance out the maltiness of a regular stout. I had heard good things but was pretty reluctant to try it because I'm not a big fan of mint chocolate anything. But this is great, there's only a hint of mint flavor and it adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the beer without actually being minty. I love it.
But the Stone Collaboration Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout is just fucking perfect. If you've found some Imperial stouts to be a bit much, I think you need to try this as the mint and chocolate flavors balance out the maltiness of a regular stout. I had heard good things but was pretty reluctant to try it because I'm not a big fan of mint chocolate anything. But this is great, there's only a hint of mint flavor and it adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the beer without actually being minty. I love it.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 31, 2012 8:35pm
Echo the Mint Chocolate, its amazing. Perhaps I got a bad batch of Hop Crisis?
Also Double Bastard released here today, just picked up 3 bottles. One's in the fridge as we speak. I'd like to vertical of all the bastards, think it would be interesting.
Also ETB, I fucking love Subliminally Self Righteous. Top 3 black ales IMO.
Also Double Bastard released here today, just picked up 3 bottles. One's in the fridge as we speak. I'd like to vertical of all the bastards, think it would be interesting.
Also ETB, I fucking love Subliminally Self Righteous. Top 3 black ales IMO.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Oct 31, 2012 8:47pm
I've had better DIPAs, but Hop Crisis is far from a drain pour. Had it a few times and each time I liked it.Commander of Awesome;1309440 wrote:Perhaps I got a bad batch of Hop Crisis?
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MoldyDog
Posts: 70
Oct 31, 2012 8:48pm
Mooney
Ever been to Portland, Oregon??
http://oregonbeer.org/portland-metro/
And that's just one region of the state.
Ever been to Portland, Oregon??
http://oregonbeer.org/portland-metro/
And that's just one region of the state.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Oct 31, 2012 9:02pm
Speaking of Stone Verticals, looking forward to getting 12-12-12 soon. Sucks I didn't buy any before 09, but at least glad I have a few to drink.Commander of Awesome;1309440 wrote:..I'd like to vertical of all the bastards...
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Oct 31, 2012 9:08pm
Stone 16th Anniversary IPA now.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Oct 31, 2012 9:13pm
Mooney, where did you find the White Rajah? I couldn't find it at Wine and Spirits when I was there the other day.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 31, 2012 9:14pm
Commander of Awesome;1309440 wrote:Echo the Mint Chocolate, its amazing. Perhaps I got a bad batch of Hop Crisis?
Also Double Bastard released here today, just picked up 3 bottles. One's in the fridge as we speak. I'd like to vertical of all the bastards, think it would be interesting.
Also ETB, I fucking love Subliminally Self Righteous. Top 3 black ales IMO.
Loving it right now. Darker than I expected.