vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
May 20, 2013 7:32am
Sorry to hear Killer. Went with HF Turbo Shandy and LEM this weekend. Not a bad weekend.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
May 20, 2013 8:36am
Finally bought some decent beers for the house. I haven't had the Raging Bitch in years but really liked it when I went on the brewery tour. The Citra from Flying Dog is a new release and i really liked that one too when I got a taste of it. Neither of the IPAs left me with that bitter aftertaste or had an overpowering hop taste. I've never had the Firestone Walker Porter but I'm really looking forward to trying it. I've said in the past that I don't really like IPAs, but I've definitely been willing myself to like them more and these two I could drink on a regular basis.
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killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
May 20, 2013 7:46pm
Thanks for the condolences, fellas.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 20, 2013 10:05pm
DFH Birra Etrusca Bronze, DFH Positive Contact, and Zombie Dust. Plus my 200 Different beers badge on Untappd = a good night. Luckily I got some inside info that Zombie Dust was in, so I scored a sixer. It will be gone tonight between The Wife and Me.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
May 21, 2013 9:30am
Curly, good score on the ZD. Maybe my alltime fav. What did you think of the DFH Positive Contact. I got one last Saturday but haven't cracked it yet.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 21, 2013 10:45am
vdubb96;1445832 wrote:Curly, good score on the ZD. Maybe my alltime fav. What did you think of the DFH Positive Contact. I got one last Saturday but haven't cracked it yet.
I liked it very much. Tasted like a Belgian Ale. Had some nice spices, a little heat, and a dry finish. I do have another bottle of it and might even buy some more.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 21, 2013 4:33pm
Just reading on Twitter about Magic Hat suing a Lexington Brewery, West Sixth Brewery because they have a 6 as a logo and that's just an inverted 9...WTF
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
May 21, 2013 4:42pm
That's just fucking dumb.Curly J;1446148 wrote:Just reading on Twitter about Magic Hat suing a Lexington Brewery, West Sixth Brewery because they have a 6 as a logo and that's just an inverted 9...WTF
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 21, 2013 4:52pm
I concur. I can't post any links since that's all block from work. BeerPulse.com has a write up on it.Iliketurtles;1446151 wrote:That's just fucking dumb.
This is nothing new from this so called Craft Brewery owned by a large corporation. In 2010 they went after Georgetown Brewing in Oregon because the had a beer call 9LB Porter. They ended up renaming it as Georgetown Porter.
Becautious all you people who have 9 in your Phone number, Magic Hat is coming for you !!!
Because Fuck Magic Hat !!!
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Sonofanump
May 21, 2013 9:36pm
I clicked on your link and thought that I was looking at the magic hat logo. I think that it looks similar. Who owns magic hat?Curly J;1446148 wrote:Just reading on Twitter about Magic Hat suing a Lexington Brewery, West Sixth Brewery because they have a 6 as a logo and that's just an inverted 9...WTF
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
May 21, 2013 9:57pm
Raw Dawgin' it;1445313 wrote:Finally bought some decent beers for the house. I haven't had the Raging Bitch in years but really liked it when I went on the brewery tour. The Citra from Flying Dog is a new release and i really liked that one too when I got a taste of it. Neither of the IPAs left me with that bitter aftertaste or had an overpowering hop taste. I've never had the Firestone Walker Porter but I'm really looking forward to trying it. I've said in the past that I don't really like IPAs, but I've definitely been willing myself to like them more and these two I could drink on a regular basis.
I do dig this.
Fuck In Bev AND Magic Hat!Curly J;1446157 wrote:I concur. I can't post any links since that's all block from work. BeerPulse.com has a write up on it.
This is nothing new from this so called Craft Brewery owned by a large corporation. In 2010 they went after Georgetown Brewing in Oregon because the had a beer call 9LB Porter. They ended up renaming it as Georgetown Porter.
Becautious all you people who have 9 in your Phone number, Magic Hat is coming for you !!!
Because Fuck Magic Hat !!!
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 22, 2013 1:24am
Sonofanump;1446290 wrote:I clicked on your link and thought that I was looking at the magic hat logo. I think that it looks similar. Who owns magic hat?
So you were upside down and color blind when you saw it ? Even Justin wasn't fooled when he bought it at the store. And we all know Justin's intelligence.
Magic Hat is now owned by a Costa Rican Company. Well that is the Parent Company of the Company that owns Magic Hat. They have turned into a Big Beer in my eyes, especially with their tactics.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
May 22, 2013 8:31pm
I decided to pick up a sixer of Raging Bitch. Glad I did. Drinking it from an oversized tumbler.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
May 22, 2013 8:37pm
I think I kind of agree with you on your assessment of LEM. Drinking my first one now and it tastes a bit hot and boozy; more than I remember. Funny you mention Belgian in a lower post, when I was smelling it before I took a sip I thought it smelled like a hoppy Saison than a DIPA. Not quite as good as the past couple years, but I may get a growler fill to see how that is.Curly J;1443521 wrote:Did find the LEM tonight and having one now. Doesn't taste as Hoppy as in years past. Really sweet as in sugary flavor this year. Still has a good nose too it. I have to say somewhat disappointed right now. Was my favorite GL offering. Might have to try it again as I was having Whisky tonight at the cigar event...will report back.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 22, 2013 10:52pm
Well looks like I'm not losing my mind. I still have one in the fridge, but I'm in Colorado right now. Not sure if I'll buy anymore of it, but would try it on tap if I get the chance.BORIStheCrusher;1446863 wrote:I think I kind of agree with you on your assessment of LEM. Drinking my first one now and it tastes a bit hot and boozy; more than I remember. Funny you mention Belgian in a lower post, when I was smelling it before I took a sip I thought it smelled like a hoppy Saison than a DIPA. Not quite as good as the past couple years, but I may get a growler fill to see how that is.
Go figure it was The Wife that picked up on the Belgian slant aspect of it. She has great pickup in beer, bad pickup in Husbands.
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Sonofanump
May 22, 2013 11:00pm
Maybe it was the eight pointed star. Of course no one should own rights to such an common abstract logo.Curly J;1446382 wrote:So you were upside down and color blind when you saw it ? Even Justin wasn't fooled when he bought it at the store. And we all know Justin's intelligence.
Magic Hat is now owned by a Costa Rican Company. Well that is the Parent Company of the Company that owns Magic Hat. They have turned into a Big Beer in my eyes, especially with their tactics.
redstreak one
Posts: 1,152
May 23, 2013 6:52am
Found something unique, well probably not unique for civilized parts of the world, but for southern Ohia! lol A growler station at a local store. Right now they offer 4 different beers, the Portsmouth Pilsner (local beer), Stella Artois, and 2 craft beers I cant remember the name. The party connection in Portsmouth carries over 200 craft beers, very nice selection. I am not a big fan of over hopped beers, but I am trying the Founders Dirty Bastard tomorrow.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 23, 2013 9:07am
Well MH trademarked the #9, not their Dingbat star. Yet they are complaining about the 6 being an "inverted 9" and the compass on W6th bottle. They don't have any trademarks on anything that is 8 pointed, wether it be a star or compass symbol. As for the 6 being an inverted 9...well a b is an inverted p and and a d is reversed b and are all different letters much like 6 and 9 are different numbers.Sonofanump;1446923 wrote:Maybe it was the eight pointed star. Of course no one should own rights to such an common abstract logo.
I will have to look for W6th where I live to give it a try. If Justin can find it in Cincy I should be able to find it a few miles North.
Curly J
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May 23, 2013 9:10am
Finally found some Lagunitas, but they only had their IPA. Will be drinking it tonight.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
May 23, 2013 10:55am
This was ok - nothing special.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 23, 2013 11:18am
How dare you...Curly J;1446382 wrote:So you were upside down and color blind when you saw it ? Even Justin wasn't fooled when he bought it at the store. And we all know Justin's intelligence.
But seriously, there was no confusion on my part when picking up the sixer of West Sixth BECAUSE IT SAID THE BREWERY NAME ON THE FUCKING CAN RIGHT ABOVE THE LOGO. Magic Hat can eat a dick. Their trademark is for "#9" and nothing else. Their can has a random starburst inside of the 9. West Sixth has a compass rose (not a starburst) with the 6 to the left (or West) to symbolize their brewery name.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 23, 2013 11:18am
It's been a while since I've check in on this thread. Killer, sorry to hear about your grandma.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 23, 2013 11:20am
Give me a heads up when you guys finally go check it out and if we are free we will join you.Curly J;1445303 wrote:Will do. I also need to check out MadTree.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
May 23, 2013 11:23am
Doing a beer swap with some of my New England friends this summer - trying to get them to get me some Heady Topper and Hill Farmstead Brewery stuff.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 23, 2013 11:27am
justincredible;1447156 wrote:Give me a heads up when you guys finally go check it out and if we are free we will join you.
Indeed. I really needs to get out and check the other local breweries. Maybe we can see if Sherm is available to go...providing it's handicap accessible. :rolleyes: (see, I pick on everyone equally even myself)