Archive Beer snob discussion thread

BORIStheCrusher

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Nov 25, 2012 10:35am

Got to love Costco, picked up a case of Celebration Ale for $25 last night.

Commander of Awesome

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Nov 25, 2012 1:04pm

Drinking Stone Drink By 12.21.12

Meh, its a solid West Coast IPA, but nothing special IMO. I'm not even a huge West Coast style guy, prefer the East Coast malty style. Less Lemon/pine citrus taste. Wouldn't buy it again.

Curly J

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Nov 25, 2012 7:27pm

I Wear Pants;1328168 wrote:Only doing two total weeks? Seems a bit quick of a turn around. I usually primary for 3 and secondary for 1-2 depending on how much I want/need it to clear.

Sounds like it'd be a tasty beer though. Recipe?

That's what the recipe called for. My friend sent us all a video this morning saying We've got Fermentation. Air lock was bubbling away. It should be around 8% per the hydrometer.

I have the recipe at work. I'll PM it or post it here when I get a chance.

killer_ewok

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Nov 25, 2012 8:21pm

O-Trap;1328399 wrote:Splurged a little today, but my in-laws' Thanksgiving is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving, so it was at least a special occasion. I had:

2 - Founders' Old Curmudgeon
2 - Lagunitas' Brown Shugga
1 - Oskar Blues' Yella Pil
2 - Founders' Backwoods Bastard

I'd never had the Backwoods Bastard before. Reminded me a LOT of Dragon's Milk. LOVED it, and I WILL buy it again.

Yella Pils ... meh, it's a pilsner. Someone who enjoys them more might be better to ask about it, but I personally would take Avery's Joe's Pils over it for a canned pilsner.

Brown Shugga was as good as I remembered, as was Curmudgeon.

I love Backwoods Bastard.

Commander of Awesome

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Nov 26, 2012 1:47am

Settled into a Stone Mint Chocolate as I didn't want to commit to staying up late enough to enjoy Stone IRS. After finishing Stone Mint I decided to have another beer anyways. Should have know better. Finished with a Pyramid Oatmeal Stout (the only Pyramid worth having IMO)

O-Trap

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Nov 26, 2012 2:38am

Having a Brown Shugga in a coffee mug. Enjoying every minute of it.

Raw Dawgin' it

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Nov 26, 2012 6:52am

I had this over the weekend - I thought it was great. It had more of a porter feel than a brown ale feel. Smooth finish, good malt taste, and strong.

Curly J

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Nov 26, 2012 11:31pm

Had some Founders Rye PA and moved on to The Breakfast Stout. Oh how I love Founders. SOLID !!!

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I Wear Pants

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Nov 26, 2012 11:46pm

Haven't had breakfast stout in a while. I'll have to grab some next time I'm at Giant Eagle.

Raw Dawgin' it

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Nov 27, 2012 6:55am

Anyone else have this? I actually was thinking of a different beer when i bought it, but it was really good. Only bought one can, was waiting for a buddy of mine to get out of work and wanted a beer while i waited. Also, the can is sweet

Curly J

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Nov 27, 2012 7:43am

I like the Fireside, of course I like pretty much everything from them as they are some solid brews. I know Justin had some on Thanksgiving hoping he'll chime in. This reminds me that I need to pick some up next time I'm at the store, as it's been a while.

Commander of Awesome

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Nov 27, 2012 9:30am

Never had the fireside, love their black IPA though. Had Hop Crisis a while back, thought it was disgusting. I've avoided them every since. I'll give that one a shot next time I'm buying beer.

Buddy of mine brought back an Unfiltered DBA growler from Firestone Walker. We did a mini tasting of Unfiltered, regular bottled DBA and Double DBA. It was cool to try the 3 different versions back to back.

Raw Dawgin' it

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Nov 27, 2012 9:44am

Commander of Awesome;1330253 wrote:Never had the fireside, love their black IPA though. Had Hop Crisis a while back, thought it was disgusting. I've avoided them every since. I'll give that one a shot next time I'm buying beer.

Buddy of mine brought back an Unfiltered DBA growler from Firestone Walker. We did a mini tasting of Unfiltered, regular bottled DBA and Double DBA. It was cool to try the 3 different versions back to back.

I only bought the fireside because i confused it with firestone lol

Commander of Awesome

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Nov 27, 2012 11:12am

If anyone GAF had a Firestone Walker tasting last night. DBA, Unfiltered DBA, and DDBA.

Raw Dawgin' it

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Nov 27, 2012 3:26pm

I'm have a Stone Self Righteous tonight. I've never had it, what are peoples thoughts? Reviews on BA make it sound delicious.

Commander of Awesome

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Nov 27, 2012 4:03pm

Great beer, will not disappoint.

O-Trap

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Nov 27, 2012 6:20pm

Commander of Awesome;1330667 wrote:Great beer, will not disappoint.

^ What this guy said.

Raw Dawgin' it

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Nov 28, 2012 8:35am

Commander of Awesome;1330667 wrote:Great beer, will not disappoint.

O-Trap;1330752 wrote:^ What this guy said.

I thought it was ok but it's also not in my wheel house for types of beer I like. If you like IPAs then it's definitely a must drink. I don't think I'll buy it again but I wanted to try it since I really like Stone.

Commander of Awesome

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Nov 28, 2012 8:55am

Picky drinker

ernest_t_bass

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Nov 28, 2012 9:08am

LOVE Self Righteous.

Raw Dawgin' it

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Nov 28, 2012 9:14am

Commander of Awesome;1331069 wrote:Picky drinker

ernest_t_bass;1331074 wrote:LOVE Self Righteous.

Not really, just not too fond of IPAs.

ernest_t_bass

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Nov 28, 2012 9:18am

Raw Dawgin' it;1331078 wrote:Not really, just not too fond of IPAs.

I have never been a big IPA person until I ditched Keystone for a while. The hoppiness really grew on me. Now I love me some hops.

BORIStheCrusher

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Nov 28, 2012 9:55am

Yesterday I bottled a pale ale I brewed, looking forward to drinking it next week. Drank a small cup of it and it came out really good.

Commander of Awesome

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Nov 28, 2012 10:28am

Raw Dawgin' it;1331078 wrote:Not really, just not too fond of IPAs.

or pumpkin beers

ernest_t_bass

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Nov 28, 2012 10:40am

Commander of Awesome;1331143 wrote:or pumpkin beers

Or vagina.