Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Apr 21, 2013 10:40pm
Founder's Double Trouble tonight.
Also picked up some Enjoy by 5.17.13.
Grabbed bottle of Fatome Saison. Never tried it. I only bought it since the Jungle only got a total of a case if it. Anyone else ever tried it?
Also picked up some Enjoy by 5.17.13.
Grabbed bottle of Fatome Saison. Never tried it. I only bought it since the Jungle only got a total of a case if it. Anyone else ever tried it?
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Sonofanump
Apr 21, 2013 11:07pm
120 from a growler. Heavy. Very citrus, can taste the alcohol. Not sure I like, will have to wait until my bottle ages and try again.
Curly J
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Apr 21, 2013 11:34pm
DFH 120...It has been years since I had it. Maybe 2009 or 2010. I remember it was quite different and heavy in the alcohol. Shared a bottle with The Wife then went nite nite. We did have several beers earlier that evening in our defense.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Apr 22, 2013 7:14am
Only 90 min for me last night.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Apr 22, 2013 7:23am
I've had Fantome Strange Ghost saison, I remember it being pretty good.Curly J;1431189 wrote: Grabbed bottle of Fatome Saison. Never tried it. I only bought it since the Jungle only got a total of a case if it. Anyone else ever tried it?
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Apr 22, 2013 8:38am
BORIStheCrusher;1431239 wrote:I've had Fantome Strange Ghost saison, I remember it being pretty good.
Thanks and mine is the Strange Ghost. I'm kind of iffy on saisons. Probably my least favorite style of ale as some can be overpowering. Even drain poured a couple. From reading the Rate Beer descriptions, it sounds like I might like this one.
Curly J
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Apr 22, 2013 7:47pm
Correction. Mine isn't the Strange Ghost, but it is Delicious!!! I will be trying to get more. Nice funkiness on the nose. A little apricotish on the palate. Tart, but not too sour finish. Freakin Yum.
Sugartitz
Posts: 66
Apr 22, 2013 8:37pm
Don't take that shit...this is a tasty beer! my masculine side really likes it! Had one tonight!OSH;1424310 wrote:Well, maybe I found something that doesn't make me feel like a girl...
Summer Shandy!
Sugartitz
Posts: 66
Apr 22, 2013 8:47pm
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
I like this one. Very dry and kind of "winey", but still some bitter hops. Makes me think of Aprihop, only with wine grapes. If you're looking for 60 minute, this definitely isn't it, but I thought it was good. Think it would be really good with seafood.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 22, 2013 9:27pm
Love the pairing recommendations! Something I'm trying to learn more about.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Apr 22, 2013 9:37pm
That's your feminine side.Sugartitz;1431640 wrote:Don't take that shit...this is a tasty beer! my masculine side really likes it! Had one tonight!
Still, it's not bad if it's all that's available, and you're in the mood for something like unsweetened lemonade (always the flavor I get from it). I could see it as a one-off standalone drink on a hot day, but serve it ice cold.
O-Trap
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Apr 22, 2013 9:40pm
Finished off my sixer of Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye.
As for a food recommendation, I had it with cheese cubes (at room temp), pretzels, and a few carrot sticks. Went well with the cheese and pretzels. Iffy on the carrot sticks. Still, seems good for a small finger food dish pairing.
As for a food recommendation, I had it with cheese cubes (at room temp), pretzels, and a few carrot sticks. Went well with the cheese and pretzels. Iffy on the carrot sticks. Still, seems good for a small finger food dish pairing.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Apr 22, 2013 10:55pm
O-Trap;1431670 wrote:That's your feminine side.
Still, it's not bad if it's all that's available, and you're in the mood for something like unsweetened lemonade (always the flavor I get from it). I could see it as a one-off standalone drink on a hot day, but serve it ice cold.
I concur. Must be Coors Light cold. It was a one off for The Wife tonight until I broke off some different beers. There are still 5 left in the fridge...but she still loves it and will be gone soon.
Curly J
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Apr 22, 2013 10:59pm
....In the mean time we are finishing the Weyerbacher Insanity...OMFG !!!
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 22, 2013 11:09pm
Made a trip to small brewery around here called Ale Industries. Awesome beers in the tasting room, going to crack their Spring Fling here shortly. But at their brewery, their Gen series really stood out to me. http://www.aleindustries.com/evolution
Gen IV and V were incredible and it was awesome to see the differences between the 2. 4 was like a nice big stout, 5 was like a milk choc porter with a perfect mouthfeel.
Gen IV and V were incredible and it was awesome to see the differences between the 2. 4 was like a nice big stout, 5 was like a milk choc porter with a perfect mouthfeel.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Apr 22, 2013 11:42pm
Curly J;1431765 wrote:....In the mean time we are finishing the Weyerbacher Insanity...OMFG !!!
Holy excellent barleywines, Batman!
This sounds like a successful tasting!Commander of Awesome;1431785 wrote:Made a trip to small brewery around here called Ale Industries. Awesome beers in the tasting room, going to crack their Spring Fling here shortly. But at their brewery, their Gen series really stood out to me. http://www.aleindustries.com/evolution
Gen IV and V were incredible and it was awesome to see the differences between the 2. 4 was like a nice big stout, 5 was like a milk choc porter with a perfect mouthfeel.
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Sonofanump
Apr 23, 2013 10:12am
Will be attending a Cinco de Drinco party the weekend after. Any suggestions for beer?
Commander of Awesome
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Apr 23, 2013 11:03am
Whats the atmosphere? Will other beer snobs be there?
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Sonofanump
Apr 23, 2013 11:51am
Yes, beer snobs amongst the majority of the crowd.Commander of Awesome;1431972 wrote:Whats the atmosphere? Will other beer snobs be there?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 23, 2013 12:01pm
then I'd say bring some tastey beers. IPAs are always a good choice for a warmer day drinker IMO.Sonofanump;1431992 wrote:Yes, beer snobs amongst the majority of the crowd.
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Sonofanump
Apr 23, 2013 12:10pm
I got it! I think I am going to try and find some Racer Cinco IPA to bring.Commander of Awesome;1432000 wrote:then I'd say bring some tastey beers. IPAs are always a good choice for a warmer day drinker IMO.
Commander of Awesome
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Apr 23, 2013 12:31pm
SiSonofanump;1432005 wrote:I got it! I think I am going to try and find some Racer Cinco IPA to bring.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Apr 23, 2013 3:55pm
Yep. If you can find a decent witbier, that does the trick, too.Commander of Awesome;1432000 wrote:then I'd say bring some tastey beers. IPAs are always a good choice for a warmer day drinker IMO.
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Sonofanump
Apr 23, 2013 6:02pm
I might go New Holland Ocho Mole.
Sugartitz
Posts: 66
Apr 23, 2013 8:40pm
Curly J;1431765 wrote:....In the mean time we are finishing the Weyerbacher Insanity...OMFG !!!
^^^This! Didn't want to get up this morning!