BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Jun 9, 2013 2:11pm
One thing I like about getting together with my in-laws is that my wife's brother always hooks me up with some Shorts. He lives just over the MI border and is getting new stuff all the time. Drank some Pink Skirt IPA yesterday and was amazing; might actually make a drive up there to grab more.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Jun 9, 2013 3:02pm
Now trying a Dead Guy Ale.
More fruity/nutty (something) than the Stone arrogant bastard.
More fruity/nutty (something) than the Stone arrogant bastard.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Jun 9, 2013 3:09pm
Checked out the website and found this-BORIStheCrusher;1454613 wrote:One thing I like about getting together with my in-laws is that my wife's brother always hooks me up with some Shorts. He lives just over the MI border and is getting new stuff all the time. Drank some Pink Skirt IPA yesterday and was amazing; might actually make a drive up there to grab more.
Summer comes but once a year, and when it does, we celebrate in the best way we know how. As much a part of summer as wakeboarding and disc golf, our summer seasonal Nicie Spicie makes its way back to shelves statewide this week! An original Joe Short recipe, Nicie Spicie is a Northern Michigan spiced wheat ale made with a 50/50 blend of malted barley and malted white wheat. Packed with fresh lemon and orange zest, then spiced with coriander and a three peppercorn blend, this light-bodied ale is complex yet scrumptious. Pouring a gorgeous golden color, Nicie Spicie is crisp, refreshing, and everything you could hope for in summertime brew.
At 4.5% ABV and 14 IBU, Nicie Spicie has got you covered for the long days spent soaking up some Vitamin D. In the case of both the Nicie and the sunshine, remember it’s important to enjoy responsibly. We’ve got a whole lot of summer ahead of us.
This sounds really good.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Jun 9, 2013 5:07pm
They make some awesome beers, everything I've had from them was great. Wish they distributed to Ohio, but I'm only about 25 min away from MI if I really wanted to get some.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jun 9, 2013 10:20pm
Went to the 50West Brewery/Pub today. Shared 2 fights of six beers each. Well one was a double. The Stout was on nitro and the same Stout on cask. Great food too, within a great old building that has been updated yet throwback.
This should be a place for a Cincy Beer Snob get together. They even had a Radler, which is like a Shandy, that Terry Tate would enjoy. (2.9 ABV).
I'd gladly meet any of you Cincy folks there on a weekend as The Wife and I decided MUST go back.
This should be a place for a Cincy Beer Snob get together. They even had a Radler, which is like a Shandy, that Terry Tate would enjoy. (2.9 ABV).
I'd gladly meet any of you Cincy folks there on a weekend as The Wife and I decided MUST go back.
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Jun 10, 2013 8:52am
I need this:
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jun 10, 2013 9:41am
Had a bomber of Stone Espresso Imperial Russian Stout and a bomber of their regular Imperial Russian Stout. It was a good weekend.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jun 11, 2013 8:47pm
When you need the "ice cold" beer experience, a Dale's Pale Ale does rather nicely.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jun 11, 2013 9:19pm
Drinking the last of my six pack as we speak. Pretty delicious.O-Trap;1456239 wrote:When you need the "ice cold" beer experience, a Dale's Pale Ale does rather nicely.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jun 11, 2013 9:44pm
I agree. I dig it "cold" which I can't say about too many beers.iclfan2;1456260 wrote:Drinking the last of my six pack as we speak. Pretty delicious.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jun 11, 2013 10:02pm
Agreed. I drank it straight from the can right out of the fridge, which is unusual because most beers I at least pour into a glass, and most of the time let warm up for a little. But it hit the spot tonight.O-Trap;1456276 wrote:I agree. I dig it "cold" which I can't say about too many beers.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 11, 2013 10:07pm
Having a Stone Mint Choc Imp Stout right now. PRetty good with 8+ months on it, but the mint has pretty much disappeared.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jun 11, 2013 10:14pm
I didn't know there was such a thing.Commander of Awesome;1456300 wrote:Having a Stone Mint Choc Imp Stout right now. PRetty good with 8+ months on it, but the mint has pretty much disappeared.
The world I knew was a lie. I must try this.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 11, 2013 10:55pm
It was really fucking good fresh. Still really fucking good now, but the mint on it has diminished a bit.O-Trap;1456309 wrote:I didn't know there was such a thing.
The world I knew was a lie. I must try this.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jun 12, 2013 8:47am
Reps - good friend of mine sent me this in the mail once, it was fucking amazing.Commander of Awesome;1456300 wrote:Having a Stone Mint Choc Imp Stout right now. PRetty good with 8+ months on it, but the mint has pretty much disappeared.
Wooball
Posts: 1,325
Jun 12, 2013 11:23am
Had a few beers from Deschutes Brewery for the first time. My favorites were there Black Butte Porter, one of the better Porters I have sampled, and the Red Chair Pale Ale. They classify it as a Northwest Pale Ale, very amber/copper in appearance, very solid beer. Would love to get a case of this stuff, you get the hoppy aroma like most NW beers, and the piny/citrus flavor, but not overly bitter. Really like this one, unfortunately I don't think Deschutes distributes to Ohio, at least I haven't seen them.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Jun 12, 2013 12:27pm
I read they and Great Lakes are doing a collaboration Imperial Smoked Porter to celebrate their 25th anniversary. I am stoked to try it.Wooball;1456590 wrote:Had a few beers from Deschutes Brewery for the first time. My favorites were there Black Butte Porter, one of the better Porters I have sampled, ...... Really like this one, unfortunately I don't think Deschutes distributes to Ohio, at least I haven't seen them.
edit: It's been released at the brewery, not sure if it's stiff available. Would love to get my hands on a bottle.
redstreak one
Posts: 1,152
Jun 12, 2013 3:11pm
In Weeki Wachee and picked up a six pack in cans a Cigar City Brown Ale, very good!
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jun 13, 2013 12:00am
redstreak one;1456773 wrote:In Weeki Wachee and picked up a six pack in cans a Cigar City Brown Ale, very good!
You had me at Cigar City... Excellent Reputation. Awesome beers from what I read. Yes I'm Jellz...Congrats!
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Jun 13, 2013 12:03am
Curly J;1454931 wrote:Went to the 50West Brewery/Pub today. Shared 2 fights of six beers each. Well one was a double. The Stout was on nitro and the same Stout on cask. Great food too, within a great old building that has been updated yet throwback.
This should be a place for a Cincy Beer Snob get together. They even had a Radler, which is like a Shandy, that Terry Tate would enjoy. (2.9 ABV).
I'd gladly meet any of you Cincy folks there on a weekend as The Wife and I decided MUST go back.
Hey hey hey hey. I actually still probably wouldn't like it if its a beer, lol. It would be water or pop for me but if I must drink a beer to hang with the beer snobs Ill suck it up and drink one.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jun 13, 2013 8:22am
Terry_Tate;1457075 wrote:Hey hey hey hey. I actually still probably wouldn't like it if its a beer, lol. It would be water or pop for me but if I must drink a beer to hang with the beer snobs Ill suck it up and drink one.
Lol. Love messing with you Buddy. Actually after our two flights (12 samples) the beer I chose to have was a pint of was The Radler. It was quite good. I think you'd enjoy it Terry.
I hadn't heard of a Radler before so The Wife googled it. Seems it is the same as a Shandy, just what they call it in Germany. One answer I loved. "One means to ruin beer. The other means to ruin lemonade."
I had the Sam Adams Porch Rocker the other night, another Radler. It was good, but not as good as the 50West. I actually liked the SA more than Leiny's Summer Shandy...now it's time for me to put on my Skirt.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 13, 2013 11:22am
Tasting group last night, had Bam Noire (Jolly Pumpkin beer) which was interesting but not world beating, Oak Aged Bretta (saison) from Logsdon which was pretty solid though I prefer the non oak aged version, and Unibroue's 17 which was pretty damn good. Haven't had a good Belgian Strong Dark Ale in a while and that was top notch.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 13, 2013 12:49pm
Finally broke into my growler of Ay IPA from OBX Brewing Company last night. Very delicious.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jun 14, 2013 3:18pm
Got the Jungle Jim's Beerfest tonight. (and tommorow night) Untappd might go down with all the checki-ns. The List ---> http://www.junglejims.com/beerfest/pdfs/beerlist2013.pdf
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 14, 2013 4:05pm
Holy shit! Sick line up Curly! If you get a chance for Sophie Paradis please report back. That beer is very intrigring. Also BA Siberian Night is supposed to be unreal. My mom grabbed a 4 pk for me, but I have to come home to get it. One of these days I'll make it back to Ohio and report.