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playall18
Posts: 19
Nov 18, 2012 6:12pm
I want to sample a bunch of Christmas Ales. Any suggestions? I already have Southern Tier and Great Lakes.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Nov 18, 2012 10:03pm
Having Miller Lite in those cute little 7oz bottles since Keselowski won the Sprint Cup Championship...and because fuck InBev!!!
I did pick up some of the Brew Kettle Winter Warmer which I've never tried.
I did pick up some of the Brew Kettle Winter Warmer which I've never tried.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 18, 2012 10:33pm
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. About to crack one of these in a few minutes. Had it last year, I think its better than GL Xmas.playall18;1324154 wrote:I want to sample a bunch of Christmas Ales. Any suggestions? I already have Southern Tier and Great Lakes.
I also have a bottle of Fat Head Holly Jolly Christmas Ale. I'll let you know how that one is after I try it.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Nov 18, 2012 11:45pm
Anchor's Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and 12 Dogs of Christmas are a couple more.playall18;1324154 wrote:I want to sample a bunch of Christmas Ales. Any suggestions? I already have Southern Tier and Great Lakes.
Mooney, I really liked the Holly Jolly better than the GL Christmas.
Back to the real beer now for me, Expedition Stout time. It's tasting better tonight than it was the other night. Maybe because I had those Miller lites first.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Nov 18, 2012 11:48pm
I had my first taste of Oskar Blues tonight. Picked up a 4-pack of Deviant Dale's. Loving it.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Nov 19, 2012 12:20am
I haven't had one from them yet that I didn't like. Soooo glad they are in Ohio. Fuh-CAN-great beers !!!sherm03;1324503 wrote:I had my first taste of Oskar Blues tonight. Picked up a 4-pack of Deviant Dale's. Loving it.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 19, 2012 12:24am
I know you're a fan of reds since you're a ginger, try their G'Knight. It's awesome.sherm03;1324503 wrote:I had my first taste of Oskar Blues tonight. Picked up a 4-pack of Deviant Dale's. Loving it.
Speaking of Oskar Blues....I had Ten Fidy yesterday and god damn is that good. It's probably the darkest stout I think I've ever drank though.
Also, drinking Fat Head Holly Jolly right now and its a totally solid winter warmer. I'm not a huge fan of the style though. Sierra Nevada is more of an IPA which is probably why I like it more than other winter beers.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Nov 19, 2012 12:28am
Almost picked that one up. But I've been on such an IPA kick that I wanted to try the Deviant first. I'll probably grab some G'Knight when I polish this 4-pack off.Mooney44Cards;1324518 wrote:I know you're a fan of reds since you're a ginger, try their G'Knight. It's awesome.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 19, 2012 12:41am
That's the good part about G'Knight. It's a red but is so damn hoppy that it comes off as a malty IPA.sherm03;1324519 wrote:Almost picked that one up. But I've been on such an IPA kick that I wanted to try the Deviant first. I'll probably grab some G'Knight when I polish this 4-pack off.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Nov 19, 2012 9:14am
Got festive this weekend. Had some Sierra Nevada Celebration, Rogue Santa's Private Reserve, GL Christmas, 12 dogs of xmas and a Shiner celebration.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 19, 2012 9:18am
I'm done until Christmas. Had a 12 "Pack of Pales" from Southern Tier this weekend, and it was decent. Will probably pick up some Christmas beers for the next holiday gathering. Will probably go Sierra Nevada.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 19, 2012 10:04am
I noticed I also have a Goose Island Christmas Ale in the fridge. Will try tonight and report back. For science!
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 19, 2012 8:20pm
Reporting back on the Goose Island Christmas Ale.
Unless you like cranberry juice, don't get it. It nearly tastes like pure cranberry juice or like cranberry cider. It's technically a brown ale. It seemed like they tried to go the Lagunitas Brown Shugga route and make a super sweet brown ale but they used fruit juice instead of brown sugar and the results are mediocre at best. I could see how some people might like it but its not for me.
Unless you like cranberry juice, don't get it. It nearly tastes like pure cranberry juice or like cranberry cider. It's technically a brown ale. It seemed like they tried to go the Lagunitas Brown Shugga route and make a super sweet brown ale but they used fruit juice instead of brown sugar and the results are mediocre at best. I could see how some people might like it but its not for me.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 19, 2012 8:25pm
Good not for me then.Mooney44Cards;1325352 wrote:Reporting back on the Goose Island Christmas Ale.
Unless you like cranberry juice, don't get it. It nearly tastes like pure cranberry juice or like cranberry cider. It's technically a brown ale. It seemed like they tried to go the Lagunitas Brown Shugga route and make a super sweet brown ale but they used fruit juice instead of brown sugar and the results are mediocre at best. I could see how some people might like it but its not for me.
Going to Buckeye Lake to get a growler of their christmas ale, very spice and very good.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Nov 19, 2012 8:55pm
[video=youtube;1p6fTDGLHGQ][/video]Mooney44Cards;1324709 wrote:For science!
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Nov 20, 2012 5:21pm
Finally trying Mad Elf for the first time. Really fruity and boozy, overall a good beer.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Nov 20, 2012 9:21pm
Mad Elf is kicking my ass, finishing my fourth bottle and spilled a bunch all over the front of me.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 20, 2012 9:38pm
That's alcohol abuse. Can't waste beer like that. :thumbup:
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Nov 20, 2012 10:38pm
BORIStheCrusher;1326236 wrote:Mad Elf is kicking my ass, finishing my fourth bottle and spilled a bunch all over the front of me.
It's a Serious Business Beer with Serious Business flavor and alcohol. I need to get more of it.
I'm having a Rivertown Ville De Rivere Geuze. Very nice blended Sour Ale. Much smoother than their Lambic, which I love.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 20, 2012 10:44pm
Debating on opening Deviant Dales or Stone IRS. I'm thinking I'll go Deviant Dales, seems to go with homemade pizza.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Nov 20, 2012 11:34pm
Commander of Awesome;1326312 wrote:Debating on opening Deviant Dales or Stone IRS. I'm thinking I'll go Deviant Dales, seems to go with homemade pizza.
Good choice.
Mmmm homemade pizza. Who's making it? (That was in my best Darbypitcher voice)
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Nov 20, 2012 11:55pm
You didn't mention enough girls you can't have or Poison songs.Curly J;1326339 wrote:Good choice.
Mmmm homemade pizza. Who's making it? (That was in my best Darbypitcher voice)
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 21, 2012 12:04am
Took at the table so not to piss off ETB.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 21, 2012 12:18am
No joke the price tags at Kroger call Deviant Dale's "Devante Dales". I don't even wanna say what I'm thinking about the moron that input that into the computer system.
Had Columbus IPA and Columbus Winter Warmer today since I drove through Columbus to YTown. IPA was amazing as always and the Winter Warmer was not bad. Not as in your face as some others.
Had Columbus IPA and Columbus Winter Warmer today since I drove through Columbus to YTown. IPA was amazing as always and the Winter Warmer was not bad. Not as in your face as some others.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 21, 2012 7:57am
Commander of Awesome;1326347 wrote:
Took at the table so not to piss off ETB.
Lol'd