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redstreak one

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Apr 13, 2013 4:16pm

Last night several Rogue Dead Guy Ale and a Left Hand Milk Stout.

justincredible

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Apr 13, 2013 4:30pm

Going to the opening of the MadTree tap room tonight. Their IPA is awesome.

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130411/ENT/304120005/MadTree-brewing-up-can-do-attitude?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp

Curly J

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Apr 13, 2013 6:17pm

Had MadTree today for the first time. It was good. Good enough I bought 3 sixers and a Growler of it.

Also picked up some Dayman Coffee IPA, DFH Positive Contact, DFH Birra ETRU SCA, and DFH Sixty-one.

Should be a good weekend.

C

captvern

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Apr 13, 2013 7:37pm

Just had my first left-handed milks out and it was awesome. So mad at my self for never trying this before

BORIStheCrusher

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Apr 13, 2013 11:08pm

Curly J;1424942 wrote: DFH Sixty-one...

How is this? Had a 4 pack in my hand earlier tonight but ended up putting it back.

gerb131

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Apr 13, 2013 11:41pm

BORIStheCrusher;1425107 wrote:How is this? Had a 4 pack in my hand earlier tonight but ended up putting it back.

I'd like to know as well.

O-Trap

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Apr 13, 2013 11:45pm

Target had one more 4-pack of Alchemy Hour yesterday. Wife said she didn't want to get it yesterday.

Naturally, I went back to get it today, and it was gone. I didn't even get to try it this past season. Bolshevik!

Curly J

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Apr 14, 2013 12:38am

BORIStheCrusher;1425107 wrote:How is this? Had a 4 pack in my hand earlier tonight but ended up putting it back.

I'll just say it's different and Pink. Actually I only took a few sips and let The Wife have the rest as I got distracted by something. I want to try it again before I'll go into how good or bad it is.

I just went to the fridge to get another, but none are cold. The Wife put 2 in the fridge earlier and must have drank both of them. Looks like she liked it. I'll try it again tomorrow.

Curly J

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Apr 14, 2013 12:41am

O-Trap;1425137 wrote:Target had one more 4-pack of Alchemy Hour yesterday. Wife said she didn't want to get it yesterday.

Naturally, I went back to get it today, and it was gone. I didn't even get to try it this past season. Bolshevik!

Don't worry as it's no LEM. Speaking of which shouldn't the Lake Erie Monster be coming out within a month or so.

O-Trap

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Apr 14, 2013 1:00am

Curly J;1425208 wrote:Don't worry as it's no LEM. Speaking of which shouldn't the Lake Erie Monster be coming out within a month or so.

Should be. Good to know that I didn't miss out on something amazing. Still wish I could have tried it at least.

O-Trap

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Apr 14, 2013 3:32am

Since I couldn't get the Alchemy Hour, I settled for Sierra Nevada's Ruthless Rye.

Pretty well balanced. Tastes a lot like an IPA with a little extra spice to it. Grapefruit dominates the smell, with a few other notes that are hard to pin-point because of that dominance. Body is thick, but somehow, it's a pretty drinkable beer. It's not too often that I could have a thick beer after a long day of working outside in the sun, but I think this might do it.

I've never been super high on Sierra Nevada, but I would recommend it for someone looking for a drinkable IPA.

Also, it was very affordable for a sixer.

gerb131

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Apr 14, 2013 10:35am

Curly you no like the Alchemy? I think it is the best GLB release.

Curly J

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Apr 14, 2013 12:16pm

gerb131;1425270 wrote:Curly you no like the Alchemy? I think it is the best GLB release.

I like it, just not as much as the LEM.

S

Sonofanump

Apr 14, 2013 10:15pm

O-Trap;1425229 wrote:Since I couldn't get the Alchemy Hour, I settled for Sierra Nevada's Ruthless Rye.

Pretty well balanced. Tastes a lot like an IPA with a little extra spice to it. Grapefruit dominates the smell, with a few other notes that are hard to pin-point because of that dominance. Body is thick, but somehow, it's a pretty drinkable beer. It's not too often that I could have a thick beer after a long day of working outside in the sun, but I think this might do it.

I've never been super high on Sierra Nevada, but I would recommend it for someone looking for a drinkable IPA.

Also, it was very affordable for a sixer.

I just scored a bottle of this. Traded two Hoppin Frog bombers (1of3 Saison IPA & 100th Boris) to a friend in Michigan for a Ruthless Rye, DFH 120, and Lagunitas IPA.

gerb131

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Apr 14, 2013 10:27pm

Curly J;1425306 wrote:I like it, just not as much as the LEM.

I score it Alchemy 97 LEM 92 but both are outdamnstanding

Commander of Awesome

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Apr 14, 2013 10:53pm

Stone IRS for me tonight in anticipation for their new releases.

O-Trap

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Apr 14, 2013 11:13pm

Sonofanump;1425696 wrote:I just scored a bottle of this. Traded two Hoppin Frog bombers (1of3 Saison IPA & 100th Boris) to a friend in Michigan for a Ruthless Rye, DFH 120, and Lagunitas IPA.

It's like an IPA with a little extra "something." I personally like it with the added spice from the rye. A little bready, too ... moreso than an IPA.

It might be a preference kind of beer, but I'd definitely recommend at least giving it a try.

Curly J

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Apr 14, 2013 11:54pm

gerb131;1425701 wrote:I score it Alchemy 97 LEM 92 but both are outdamnstanding

Agree both are outdamnstanding. But I score it the opposite. Just a matter of different taste. It's all cool and delicious for that matter.

Curly J

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Apr 15, 2013 12:05am

Oh and I'm sorry as I didn't have the Sixty-One tonight. They are in the fridge, but I've had too many other beers to go back to them. I'm trying to talk The Wife to posting her review on here. We'll see.

Curly J

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Apr 15, 2013 8:54pm

OK so I had the Sixty-One right out of the gate tonight and...didn't think much of it. Some tartness and some tannings from the grapes, but not much hops for an IPA. Glad I tried it, but wouldn't buy it again. Not really sure what The Wife sees in it.

"Maybe she just has bad taste proven by her choice in men." ..../RDI'd

BORIStheCrusher

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Apr 15, 2013 9:20pm

Curly J;1426271 wrote:OK so I had the Sixty-One right out of the gate tonight and...didn't think much of it. Some tartness and some tannings from the grapes, but not much hops for an IPA. Glad I tried it, but wouldn't buy it again. Not really sure what The Wife sees in it.

"Maybe she just has bad taste proven by her choice in men." ..../RDI'd

Good to know. Maybe pick up a single or two to try it instead of the 4 pack.

Commander of Awesome

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Apr 15, 2013 9:27pm

Curly J;1426271 wrote:OK so I had the Sixty-One right out of the gate tonight and...didn't think much of it. Some tartness and some tannings from the grapes, but not much hops for an IPA. Glad I tried it, but wouldn't buy it again. Not really sure what The Wife sees in it.

"Maybe she just has bad taste proven by her choice in men." ..../RDI'd

That's what I've heard. Enjoying a home brew tripel right now. Pleased with the flavor profile, though the color is a bit off.

Curly J

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Apr 15, 2013 9:33pm

BORIStheCrusher;1426321 wrote:Good to know. Maybe pick up a single or two to try it instead of the 4 pack.

This. Try a single so at least you can say you had it, but don't break the bank buying a 4 pack. I like DFH and what they try to do with there beers, but sometimes I don't like their beers. I'm sure others will disagree with what I think, but everyone has different taste.

Maybe this beer would be good in a Randall Jr with some different flavors added. I still need to get a Randall Jr or two.

gerb131

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Apr 15, 2013 9:35pm

couple abita tonight which are always tasty

Curly J

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Apr 15, 2013 11:11pm

gerb131;1426342 wrote:couple abita tonight which are always tasty

Ive never had anything from Abita. Why I don't know. Well maybe it was their Purple Haze that turned me off.