Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 12, 2012 12:08pm
Side note...The Wife just notified me that Jungle Jim's called and I am a winner of a six pack of Westvleteren 12 !!! I'll be picking it up at lunch.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Dec 12, 2012 12:43pm
Congrats!
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Dec 12, 2012 1:00pm
Funny, she called me too. Said she called to tell you that so you'd leave the houseCurly J;1341117 wrote:Side note...The Wife just notified me that Jungle Jim's called and I am a winner of a six pack of Westvleteren 12 !!! I'll be picking it up at lunch.
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Sonofanump
Dec 12, 2012 1:39pm
I picked up my brick today! Also grabbed a bomber of St B Abt 12, St B Trip, La Trappe Quad, Stone 12-12-12 while at the store. I dropped near $150 on 15 bottles of beer today. I think I need a Roch 10 to drink them all in a row.Curly J;1341117 wrote:Side note...The Wife just notified me that Jungle Jim's called and I am a winner of a six pack of Westvleteren 12 !!! I'll be picking it up at lunch.
Edit*
I see on BA that for Quads the ranking is #1 Westy, #2 Roch 10, #3 Abt 12, #7 La Trappe, #17 3 Philo.
#4-6 are called Pannepot from De Struise. Need to find since I have discovered Quad is my favorite type of beer over IIPAs.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 12, 2012 1:42pm
Would rep but I can't. Either way you're doing it right sonofanump.
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Sonofanump
Dec 12, 2012 1:49pm
Had to do some math 12-16 C = 52-60 F. Corner of the basement bar will be its resting spot until one is opened tonight.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 12, 2012 2:55pm
Grabbed mine during lunch. I'll be having one tonight for sure. Since Saturday I've had the Rochefort 10, ST B. Abt 12, and tonight a Westy. Wonderful week for Quads.
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Sonofanump
Dec 12, 2012 3:06pm
Do you know anything about the Pannepot series (appears 3 of them) from De Struise?
Commander of Awesome
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Dec 12, 2012 3:27pm
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Dec 12, 2012 3:35pm
Totally lost out on the West bricks, The Andersons had a bunch but are gone. Apparently people had been reserving them since March.
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Sonofanump
Dec 12, 2012 3:56pm
Sure, it comes down to quality and price point. The better ones survive and new ones will come up and try to catch them.Commander of Awesome;1341222 wrote:http://beerpulse.com/2012/12/sabmiller-executive-chairman-on-craft-movement-too-many-of-them-will-go-out-of-business/
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Sonofanump
Dec 12, 2012 3:58pm
I obtained mine from the Maumee location and only reserved the brick within the last week.BORIStheCrusher;1341226 wrote:Totally lost out on the West bricks, The Andersons had a bunch but are gone. Apparently people had been reserving them since March.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 12, 2012 7:10pm
Nope. Never tried any of them.Sonofanump;1341213 wrote:Do you know anything about the Pannepot series (appears 3 of them) from De Struise?
From a company that wants to pass off Blue Moon as a Craft beer and wants to buy up other Craft Breweries. Because F*ck MillerCoors !!!Commander of Awesome;1341222 wrote:http://beerpulse.com/2012/12/sabmiller-executive-chairman-on-craft-movement-too-many-of-them-will-go-out-of-business/
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Dec 12, 2012 7:31pm
Breweries of the US: http://popchartlab.com/products/breweries-of-the-united-states
And a good blog post on what the lasting effects of the craft beer revolution will be: http://growlermag.com/what-of-lasting-value-does-the-american-craft-beer-scene-contribute-to-the-world-of-beer/
And a good blog post on what the lasting effects of the craft beer revolution will be: http://growlermag.com/what-of-lasting-value-does-the-american-craft-beer-scene-contribute-to-the-world-of-beer/
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Dec 12, 2012 7:49pm
To be fair, he isn't ENTIRELY wrong about the fashion part. Craft brews have been around for a long time, but it hasn't been trendy to be into them for a long time. When it is no longer trendy, there will indeed be drop off. However, while I agree that it may not grow indefinitely (Mercedes won't ever grow to the point of overtaking Ford), it will grow to a point where it mostly plateaus, only rising and dropping slightly with the trendiness of drinking craft beer.Curly J;1341335 wrote:From a company that wants to pass off Blue Moon as a Craft beer and wants to buy up other Craft Breweries. Because F*ck MillerCoors !!!
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Sonofanump
Dec 12, 2012 8:10pm
It's missing a few, must be a an older map print.gorocks99;1341344 wrote:Breweries of the US: http://popchartlab.com/products/breweries-of-the-united-states
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Dec 12, 2012 8:13pm
Don't drink it if you're wanting a beer beer.Raw Dawgin' it;1341069 wrote:Which OC'er had Southern Tier Creme Brule recently? We're friends on Untappd but I don't remember who you are on the OC. Anyways - I've wanted to try this beer but I've always heard it's too sweet.
Does anyone here really like it and enjoy drinking an entire bomber of it?
I made a beer float with it that was good, but if you don't like sweet, do not buy a bomber for yourself.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 12, 2012 9:01pm
Little favor if possible. Just had a friend of mine who joined Untappd tonight. (After he tried the Westy, how can you top that???) He recently just got into craft beers and I've brewed with him on our Breakfast Stout Clone. He's wanting to homebrew small batches again on his own. If any of you could add him as a friend so he can see the other beers that are out there that people are drinking, it would be appreciated and maybe Rep worthy. He's BuddyLee on Untappd. Thanks !!!
Got my Westy in the fridge getting just a little bit of chill on it. (The Wife likes a little bit of coldness...like her heart)
Got my Westy in the fridge getting just a little bit of chill on it. (The Wife likes a little bit of coldness...like her heart)
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Dec 12, 2012 9:06pm
Picked up two bombers for tonight:
North & Western, a saison from Pipeworks Brewing (http://www.pipeworksbrewing.net/, http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/pipeworks-north-western/189222/; they are a really new brewery on the north side of Chicago).
Harpoon's Catamount Maple Wheat, part of their 100 barrel series: http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/beer/344/100-Barrel-Series-41-Catamount-Maple-Wheat
North & Western, a saison from Pipeworks Brewing (http://www.pipeworksbrewing.net/, http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/pipeworks-north-western/189222/; they are a really new brewery on the north side of Chicago).
Harpoon's Catamount Maple Wheat, part of their 100 barrel series: http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/beer/344/100-Barrel-Series-41-Catamount-Maple-Wheat
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 12, 2012 9:57pm
Having the Westvleteren. Fucking Awesome.
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Sonofanump
Dec 12, 2012 10:18pm
I am not sure how that can ever be topped. Without a doubt that was the best beer that I have ever had across my palate. The mouthfeel and aftertaste was epic. One down, five to go (hopefully I let them age a bit before the next tasting!)
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 12, 2012 10:50pm
Yes. Ageing them might be a problem. Might have to go to the 'grey market' and find more to get my fix.Sonofanump;1341454 wrote:I am not sure how that can ever be topped. Without a doubt that was the best beer that I have ever had across my palate. The mouthfeel and aftertaste was epic. One down, five to go (hopefully I let them age a bit before the next tasting!)
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Sonofanump
Dec 12, 2012 10:59pm
From what I have heard and seen, no way these are going to be available for less than $400 a case.Curly J;1341493 wrote:Yes. Ageing them might be a problem. Might have to go to the 'grey market' and find more to get my fix.
Raw Dawgin' it
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Dec 13, 2012 1:40pm
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Dec 14, 2012 1:51am
Tonight, I enjoyed an Epic Vertical 11.11.11 this evening. "Epic" is the perfect name for this. So complex. Fruit taste on the front end, but I honestly can't figure out what fruit (maybe figs?). Some spicy pepper hints on the back end. Consistency was comparable to a barleywine or a thicker Imperial IPA. It was great.
I'm now finishing off the last two Old Mans (Men?) I got earlier this week. Very solid winter ale.
I'm now finishing off the last two Old Mans (Men?) I got earlier this week. Very solid winter ale.