Archive Beer snob discussion thread

Raw Dawgin' it

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Dec 18, 2012 2:57pm

Curly J;1346602 wrote:Just dropped a 'car payment' buying beer today. I did score a Stone 03-03-03 and a Stone 04-04-04 for $49.99 and $39.99 a bomber. Also 3 Bombers of Choklat, Brooklyn Black Ops, ST Bernardus Christmas, Trappist 10, Barrel Aged Old Raspy, an a few other Stone Vertical Epics. (Merry Christmas to me !!!)

I did the exact opposite - 6 Miller High Life, $4.99.

Curly J

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Dec 18, 2012 3:03pm

ernest_t_bass;1346614 wrote:Neat. But does anyone have a serious answer?

Nothing really. The hops start to fall out of them as they do with All Super hopped beer. The idea is to drink it fresh and don't let it age too long.

gorocks99

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Dec 18, 2012 3:03pm

ernest_t_bass;1346614 wrote:Neat. But does anyone have a serious answer?

Honestly, it probably loses its flavor and complexity over time. The hops probably wane and it becomes less and less appealing as you move away from the date. If you drink a bottle on 12.22.12 I'm pretty sure you won't notice a difference (other than the whole end-of-the-world thing), but if you drink one on 3.12.13 it's probably just not going to be that good.

ernest_t_bass

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Dec 18, 2012 3:04pm

Curly J;1346625 wrote:Nothing really. The hops start to fall out of them as they do with All Super hopped beer. The idea is to drink it fresh and don't let it age too long.

Hmm

gorocks99;1346628 wrote:Honestly, it probably loses its flavor and complexity over time. The hops probably wane and it becomes less and less appealing as you move away from the date. If you drink a bottle on 12.22.12 I'm pretty sure you won't notice a difference (other than the whole end-of-the-world thing), but if you drink one on 3.12.13 it's probably just not going to be that good.

Oh

gorocks99

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Dec 18, 2012 3:04pm

ernest_t_bass;1346629 wrote:Hmm

Oh

Either that, or it turns into Keystone. Your choice.

Curly J

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Dec 18, 2012 3:05pm

Sonofanump;1346605 wrote:I should have bought two 12-12-12 Stones, but since I was buying Westy at the same time, I did not think about it. Did you buy the 03 & 04 at a regular store or some secret beer black market?

Jungle Jim's. I believe I have them all now except the 02-02-02. Might have to double check as I might not have the 05-05-05 either. I really need to go through my stash(s) to see and organize them. The Beer manager there said the 03 was going for $100.00 online.

Commander of Awesome

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Dec 18, 2012 4:18pm

Curly J;1346602 wrote:Just dropped a 'car payment' buying beer today. I did score a Stone 03-03-03 and a Stone 04-04-04 for $49.99 and $39.99 a bomber. Also 3 Bombers of Choklat, Brooklyn Black Ops, ST Bernardus Christmas, Trappist 10, Barrel Aged Old Raspy, an a few other Stone Vertical Epics. (Merry Christmas to me !!!)

Reps. This guy is doing it right. Would read again.

BORIStheCrusher

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Dec 18, 2012 4:58pm

Curly J;1346602 wrote: I did score a Stone 03-03-03 and a Stone 04-04-04

Nice, interested to hear how those held up.

Curly J

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Dec 18, 2012 10:03pm

BORIStheCrusher;1346691 wrote:Nice, interested to hear how those held up.

I am too.

Started going through my stash. Found several Stone RIS and Old Guardians from 2007. Oldest so far was New Holland Pilgrims Dole from 2005. Back when they were in 12oz bottles and it was a Barley Wine with Wheat...Who remembers that? Before the days of it going to Bombers and it being renamed a Wheat Wine?...I know pics or it didn't happen.

And I have at least 3 more wine boxes to go and a few 6'ers to go through too ...but enough for tonight as beer is everywhere at this time and I wanna drink some more.

Commander of Awesome

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Dec 19, 2012 3:01pm

Wasn't planning on drinking tonight, then I saw this list at pub thats on the walk home:

Berryessa Brewing Company "Pilsner"
Stillwater Artisanal Ales "Why Can't IBU?"
Mikkeler "Ris a la M'ale"
Stone Vertical Epic Ale 03/03/03
Port Brewing "Wipeout IPA"
Stone Vertical Epic Ale "07/07/07"
Berryessa Brewing Company " House IPA"
Stone Vertical Epic Ale 09/09/09-barrel aged
Stone Vertical Epic Ale 10/10/10
He'brew "Sweet 16th"
Anderson Valley "Boubon barrel-aged Barney Flats"
Stone Vertical Epic Ale 12/12/12
New Belgium "La Folie"
Russian River " Temptation"

Needless to say, I shall be stopping by.

gorocks99

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Dec 19, 2012 3:35pm

Ommegang and HBO are teaming up to create a series of Game of Thrones beers: http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/hbo-and-ommegang-brew-game-thrones-beers-146072

O-Trap

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Dec 19, 2012 4:16pm

gorocks99;1347412 wrote:Ommegang and HBO are teaming up to create a series of Game of Thrones beers: http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/hbo-and-ommegang-brew-game-thrones-beers-146072

Win all over this!!!!

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I Wear Pants

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Dec 19, 2012 10:26pm

LH Nitro Milk Stout and a bunch of eggnog I just made tonight. Shit is delicious. Though I probably used more bourbon than was necessary.

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Sonofanump

Dec 19, 2012 10:34pm

Trying to kill my GL LEM before the drink by dates. Only a few left.

killer_ewok

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Dec 19, 2012 10:39pm

Sonofanump;1347604 wrote:Trying to kill my GL LEM before the drink by dates. Only a few left.

I wasn't able to save any. Just too damn good not to drink in the summer.

Commander of Awesome

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Dec 19, 2012 11:16pm

Sonofanump;1347604 wrote:Trying to kill my GL LEM before the drink by dates. Only a few left.

They wont turn to stone if you miss a few, FYI.

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Sonofanump

Dec 19, 2012 11:22pm

Commander of Awesome;1347621 wrote:They wont turn to stone if you miss a few, FYI.

Do you mean Keystone?

Curly J

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Dec 19, 2012 11:36pm

I Wear Pants;1347601 wrote:LH Nitro Milk Stout and a bunch of eggnog I just made tonight. Shit is delicious. Though I probably used more bourbon than was necessary.

You can never have too much Bourbon, unless it's the Kentucky Bourbon Ale from Altech...too much Bourbon.

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Sonofanump

Dec 19, 2012 11:39pm

Curly J;1347642 wrote:You can never have too much Bourbon, unless it's the Kentucky Bourbon Ale from Altech...too much Bourbon.

I thought it tasted almost artificial.

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I Wear Pants

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Dec 20, 2012 12:08am

Curly J;1347642 wrote:You can never have too much Bourbon, unless it's the Kentucky Bourbon Ale from Altech...too much Bourbon.

That shit is terrible way too much bourbon or bourbon flavoring. But no, I used Jim Beam Black because it was cheap and I don't know anything about bourbon. The internet tells me I made a good choice for my $18.

O-Trap

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Dec 20, 2012 12:14am

I am officially on Untappd.

Jewbrewguru

I just noticed the irony of that name and my avatar.

Commander of Awesome

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Dec 20, 2012 12:20am

I'm also on untappd. Friend request coming. Today...well today was a good day for me beer wise.

O-Trap

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Dec 20, 2012 2:00am

I think I gotcha. Anyone else is welcome. I'll be adding people shortly as well.

Raw Dawgin' it

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Dec 20, 2012 6:57am

O-Trap;1347654 wrote:I am officially on Untappd.

Jewbrewguru

I just noticed the irony of that name and my avatar.

you don't say...

Raw Dawgin' it

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Dec 20, 2012 11:04am

Going on a tour of Flying Dog this saturday, hopefully there are some good tastings.