Beer snob discussion thread

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Jun 1, 2013 8:24pm
Sonofanump;1451141 wrote:Rugged and very hilly up and down ski slopes.

Where was it?
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Jun 1, 2013 8:32pm
said_aouita;1451135 wrote:Enjoying the only bottle of Hoptologist they had left at Wine Works.

Also gotta bottle of Stone Vertical Epic ale. Have never tried before.

Not just Vertical Epic. Vertical Epic 09.09.09! Pretty good stuff!
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Sonofanump
Jun 1, 2013 9:00pm
Not to completely hijack, because they had beer there...

3.2 miles. Butler, Oh (Clear Fork Ski Slopes).

http://www.warriordash.com/register.php?loc=Ohio
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Jun 1, 2013 9:27pm
O-Trap;1451179 wrote:Not just Vertical Epic. Vertical Epic 09.09.09! Pretty good stuff!

oops. That was a pic' from the internet. Didn't notice the #. I had a 11.
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Jun 1, 2013 9:44pm
said_aouita;1451225 wrote:oops. That was a pic' from the internet. Didn't notice the #. I had a 11.
Still solid!
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Jun 2, 2013 3:09pm
In lieu of a Randal jr I'm using a french press to do some experimenting right now. Poured in a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale along with some honey, almonds and a peach. Should be interesting to see how it turns out.
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Jun 2, 2013 9:26pm
Picked up a sixer of West Sixth IPA today because...Fuck Magic Hat!

It's actually pretty good. Will buy again.
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Jun 2, 2013 9:48pm
Lake Erie Monster and SN Hoptimum today.
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Jun 2, 2013 9:52pm
sherm03;1451729 wrote:Picked up a sixer of West Sixth IPA today because...Fuck Magic Hat!

It's actually pretty good. Will buy again.
I still haven't seen it at the Jungle, but want to buy it for the same reason...Fuck Magic Hat. I did notice there wasn't a lot of 'that' brewery on the shelf. I don't think they are selling as good as they did before the big sell out.

As far as what I'm drinking tonight, like any of you care. I tried the SA Longshots. The Strawberry Lager was okay, so was the Beer Flower Wheat. The star was the Magnificent Seven. Very nice hops from the nose to the finish. Currently trying to finish my growler of Sculpin IPA with The Wife. May even get to the Citra Dog Growler.
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Jun 2, 2013 10:12pm
killer_ewok;1451737 wrote:Lake Erie Monster and SN Hoptimum today.
I passed on getting a Growler of LEM. Tasted it on tap there 2 different times and wasn't feeling it. Even the guys pouring said it was different this year.
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Jun 3, 2013 10:25am
Had lechyd DA breweries Breakfast Cookies Milk Stout on tap this weekend. They are out of Elkhart Indiana. Stuff was phenomenal. It was easily the best Milk Stout I've ever had. Lots of Chocolate, vanilla and coffee.
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Jun 3, 2013 10:35am
Expotential IPA yummy but pricy got 2
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Jun 3, 2013 7:11pm
I just had a really weird beer-- Wild Blue Blueberry Lager. They had 6pks for $5.99 and it's 8%abv, so I said why not. I'm pretty sure it's an adult juice box; nothing like any fruit beer I've ever had. However, it's the fiances favorite beer now, so that kinda tells you everything you need to know about it.
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Jun 3, 2013 8:09pm
jpake1;1452092 wrote:I just had a really weird beer-- Wild Blue Blueberry Lager. They had 6pks for $5.99 and it's 8%abv, so I said why not. I'm pretty sure it's an adult juice box; nothing like any fruit beer I've ever had. However, it's the fiances favorite beer now, so that kinda tells you everything you need to know about it.
I've had that before. It's okay, but I prefer Rivertown Blueberry Lager. Depending on where you live you might not be able to find it. I'm lucky enough to have the Brewery less than 15 minutes away and they have it at the Growler station at Jungle Jim's about 5 minutes from me. Might be my next Growler fill as it has been a while since I had it.

Looks like it is Citra Dog for me tonight, unless I put a chill on some bombers of other stuff I have.
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Jun 3, 2013 11:16pm
I lied. Had some Wine tonight with dinner. Currently having some Rhizing Bines. I am very much liking this DIPA. Nice balance. Will buy again.
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Jun 4, 2013 7:16pm
Curly J;1452323 wrote:I lied. Had some Wine tonight with dinner. Currently having some Rhizing Bines. I am very much liking this DIPA. Nice balance. Will buy again.
Been intrigued by this, I know they got some backlash on this for it being ~$15 bomber and 7-8%. Not sure what I'm going to crack tonight but on lunch I walked by a place that Arctic Devil (a Barrel Aged Barleywine from Alaska) Okie from Prairie Ales (BA Imperial Brown) that I picked up.

Prob wont want to wait for one of those to chill when I get home though.
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Jun 4, 2013 7:45pm
Commander of Awesome;1452632 wrote:Been intrigued by this, I know they got some backlash on this for it being ~$15 bomber and 7-8%. Not sure what I'm going to crack tonight but on lunch I walked by a place that Arctic Devil (a Barrel Aged Barleywine from Alaska) Okie from Prairie Ales (BA Imperial Brown) that I picked up.

Prob wont want to wait for one of those to chill when I get home though.
I guess it was pricey. To tell you the truth I never paid attention to what the price was. I'm one of those guys that will drop the cash if I want it. That is why I am poor. ;)

Yea you could have either of those at room temp. Barleywine for sure.
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Jun 4, 2013 10:20pm
I'd guess I am a brewbie/comparer.
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Jun 4, 2013 11:32pm
Went with a Blaecron Unidragon. Was ok, nothing world beating. Pretty sweet with some surprising piney notes. Wouldn't buy it again.
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Jun 5, 2013 8:43pm
Had another Barrel Aged Cereal Killer.

Dear lord, these are FANTASTIC!
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Jun 6, 2013 5:59pm
Today, I killed a 15 pack os Strohs with an old buddy.......just to say I could still do it.



Good times are possible, even with bad beer.
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Jun 6, 2013 9:59pm
Devils Advocate;1453570 wrote:Good times are possible, even with bad beer.
This is, indeed, true.
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Jun 9, 2013 11:46am
Looks like most of the Local Breweries are closed today, except for 50West, so that's where we are heading today. I've only had one of their beers, looking forward to more.
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Jun 9, 2013 1:04pm
I'm not worthy today.