BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Nov 2, 2012 3:08pm
Just got one of these in the mail; cannot wait to open it!
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Nov 2, 2012 3:45pm
Looking at it I must say they weren't very gererous filling this bottle; it's filled to maybe 1/3 of the neck. Can't complain though, it's better than nothing.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Nov 2, 2012 4:37pm
DF 60 minute and a variety of Left Handed for me tonight.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 2, 2012 5:31pm
Great Lakes has announced two new seasonals for 2013, both IPAs (fuck yeah!)
This is great news considering how lacking Great Lakes was in the IPA department, with Lake Erie Monster being the only real IPA they offer. Burning River is a solid Pale Ale but lacks the hop characters of a good IPA. First one launches in February (happy birthday to me!) and the second one in April. Here's the details:
NINJA EDIT! Forgot about Commodore Perry which is a pretty ho-hum IPA.
http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/news/glbc-announces-2013-seasonal-program
This is great news considering how lacking Great Lakes was in the IPA department, with Lake Erie Monster being the only real IPA they offer. Burning River is a solid Pale Ale but lacks the hop characters of a good IPA. First one launches in February (happy birthday to me!) and the second one in April. Here's the details:
NINJA EDIT! Forgot about Commodore Perry which is a pretty ho-hum IPA.
Alchemy Hour Double IPA:
Style: Double India Pale Ale
First Available: February
Packaging: 4-Pack, Draft
ABV: 9.4% ABW: 7.5% IBU: 80
Flavor: Hop-forward with a balanced blend of Mosaic and Nugget hops.
Name Origin: On the West Coast, surfers have a term for that perfect time of day, when the waves are breaking just right and it feels like you can ride forever. They call it Alchemy Hour. Alchemy Hour Double IPA pays tribute to the North Coast’s unlikely surf bums and the ancient quest for liquid gold, wherever it may live: on the ocean, in a lake, in a bottle.
Rye of the Tiger IPA:
Style: India Pale Ale
First Available: April
Packaging: 6-Pack, 12-Pack, Draft
ABV: 7.5% ABW: 6.0% IBU: 92
Flavor: Strong citrus and pine presence with a clean, dry finish.
Name Origin: Named for its fierce hop profile and sharp rye content, Rye of the Tiger is a thrilling India Pale Ale with bite. If you can handle this hopped-up cat, you’ve earned your stripes.
http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/news/glbc-announces-2013-seasonal-program
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Nov 2, 2012 7:15pm
I'm interested in trying this:
Bell's Christmas Ale.
Bell's Christmas Ale.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 2, 2012 7:16pm
My next grab will be some christmas ale, before I stop drinking for 3.5 months.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Nov 2, 2012 7:22pm
I love Bell's stuff, i'll have to score some of that Christmas ale. I did grab a six of Shiner's Holiday Cheer last week. Haven't tried one yet.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 2, 2012 7:24pm
Having this now. Has a heavy alcohol taste to it, almost bourbony. Not sure how much I care for it.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 2, 2012 8:53pm
http://www.ghostriverbrewing.com/beer.htm
Got a buddy who is bringing me a mix 6 over the holidays. Can't wait.
Got a buddy who is bringing me a mix 6 over the holidays. Can't wait.
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Sonofanump
Nov 2, 2012 9:08pm
I think that I've had the Rye Tiger at the Brewpub.Mooney44Cards;1310740 wrote:Great Lakes has announced two new seasonals for 2013, both IPAs (fuck yeah!)
This is great news considering how lacking Great Lakes was in the IPA department, with Lake Erie Monster being the only real IPA they offer. Burning River is a solid Pale Ale but lacks the hop characters of a good IPA. First one launches in February (happy birthday to me!) and the second one in April. Here's the details:
NINJA EDIT! Forgot about Commodore Perry which is a pretty ho-hum IPA.
http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/news/glbc-announces-2013-seasonal-program
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 2, 2012 9:20pm
Probably. It was a draft-only back in the spring.Sonofanump;1310836 wrote:I think that I've had the Rye Tiger at the Brewpub.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Nov 2, 2012 9:29pm
Love this.ernest_t_bass;1310785 wrote:Having this now. Has a heavy alcohol taste to it, almost bourbony. Not sure how much I care for it.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 2, 2012 10:02pm
Grabbed a case of GLB Christmas Ale today.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Nov 2, 2012 11:22pm
Red Bull with a Vicodin chaser > christmas beer. I call it The Eminem. It's delicious.
Although, I am putting serious consideration into heading to The Anderson's tomorrow and picking up some Newcastle Winter IPA. I typically am not fond of pale ales -- I actually hate them -- but I am a big Newcastle Brown Ale enthusiast and I have heard that the Winter IPA is actually more dark than the name of the beer would indicate. Has anyone ever had this?
Although, I am putting serious consideration into heading to The Anderson's tomorrow and picking up some Newcastle Winter IPA. I typically am not fond of pale ales -- I actually hate them -- but I am a big Newcastle Brown Ale enthusiast and I have heard that the Winter IPA is actually more dark than the name of the beer would indicate. Has anyone ever had this?
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Nov 3, 2012 9:17am
Drank a few Fat Tires and Snow Days last night. Then had the weirdest dream of my life.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Nov 3, 2012 9:20am
Love Newcastle Brown Ale. Tried their summer ale this past summer thought it was terrible, like they watered down their brown. Haven't tried their winter though.reclegend22;1310923 wrote:Red Bull with a Vicodin chaser > christmas beer. I call it The Eminem. It's delicious.
Although, I am putting serious consideration into heading to The Anderson's tomorrow and picking up some Newcastle Winter IPA. I typically am not fond of pale ales -- I actually hate them -- but I am a big Newcastle Brown Ale enthusiast and I have heard that the Winter IPA is actually more dark than the name of the beer would indicate. Has anyone ever had this?
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Nov 3, 2012 9:21am
Snow days is a very good beer. Really like most of New Belgiums brews.sherm03;1310984 wrote:Drank a few Fat Tires and Snow Days last night. Then had the weirdest dream of my life.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Nov 3, 2012 9:38am
Then that must taste like actual water because Newcastle tastes like a watered down brown ale.vdubb96;1310985 wrote:Love Newcastle Brown Ale. Tried their summer ale this past summer thought it was terrible, like they watered down their brown.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 3, 2012 10:37am
It is surprising I didn't piss the bed last night, as my dreams consisted of taking the longest pisses ever. Thanks, good beer.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Nov 3, 2012 12:09pm
Newcastle, George Killians and Smithwicks are all excellent. You have good taste.vdubb96;1310985 wrote:Love Newcastle Brown Ale. Tried their summer ale this past summer thought it was terrible, like they watered down their brown. Haven't tried their winter though.
Thanks for the info. I may just pass on the Winter IPA then.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 3, 2012 1:04pm
May have missed it on here but has anyone tried the new Sam Adams White Christmas brew yet?
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 3, 2012 1:08pm
Just returned from Kroger with a bottle of Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Rogue Chocolate Stout, and a bottle of Siberian Night. Never had any of them.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 3, 2012 3:07pm
I love the Rogue Choc. Stout but I like the Chocolate beers a good bit.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 3, 2012 6:55pm
Ruination FTW
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 3, 2012 9:51pm
Sam Adams Cinder Bock now. Didn't realize the smokey flavor last time I had it.