Beer snob discussion thread

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Nov 28, 2014 3:37pm
sherm03;1679150 wrote:Did you ever hit up Perrin? I had their Kona Brown Sunday at the show I did in Detroit and it was excellent.
Sure did, and glad I did. Beers were excellent. Standouts were a stout and Barleywine aged in pappy barrels, and an imperial chocolate malted Porter aged in bourbon barrels.
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Nov 28, 2014 5:06pm
Commander of Awesome;1679188 wrote:Sure did, and glad I did. Beers were excellent. Standouts were a stout and Barleywine aged in pappy barrels, and an imperial chocolate malted Porter aged in bourbon barrels.
All of those sound fucking amazing!
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Nov 28, 2014 9:44pm
Had some Stone Xocoveza last night and it was excellent.
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Nov 28, 2014 11:16pm
Fireside and 2XMAS. FIRESIDE EASILY MY NEW favorite Christmas beer
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Nov 28, 2014 11:16pm
Didn't mean to yell
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ernest_t_bass
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Dec 3, 2014 10:50pm
Lagunitas Brown Shugga. First time I've scored this. Pumped!

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Dec 3, 2014 11:34pm
ernest_t_bass;1681937 wrote:Lagunitas Brown Shugga. First time I've scored this. Pumped!

Stuff is EXCELLENT.
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Dec 4, 2014 7:43pm
Uinta's Hop Nosh IPA is $1 all night at the bar I'm at in Tucson
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Dec 4, 2014 10:44pm
I've had 1 Brown Shugga, and 1.5 Fireside Chats, and I'm half loaded. Man I love good beer.
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Dec 4, 2014 10:47pm
Brown shugga is awesome stuff. Haven't seen it here yet.
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Dec 4, 2014 11:02pm
Commander of Awesome;1682441 wrote:Brown shugga is awesome stuff. Haven't seen it here yet.
First I've ever scored it. I was all giddy and shit.
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Dec 5, 2014 12:35pm
ernest_t_bass;1682448 wrote: I was all giddy and shit.
You're a drunk.
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Dec 5, 2014 12:36pm
salto;1682600 wrote:You're a drunk.
Thanks.
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Dec 5, 2014 12:36pm
What's the best bang for your buck as far as ABV for the price?
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Dec 5, 2014 12:42pm
ernest_t_bass;1682603 wrote:What's the best bang for your buck as far as ABV for the price?
Just off the top of my head, I know I've gotten a 4-pack of Sam Adams Imperial Series white ale (can't think of the actual name, but it's the white ale) that's around the usual $10-11 4-pack price and is 10.5 or so ABV.
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Dec 5, 2014 1:10pm
ernest_t_bass;1682603 wrote:What's the best bang for your buck as far as ABV for the price?
Best I've ever seen was in Vegas. Avery's Beast Grand Cru runs around 16%. Buddy said he got a bomber of it for about $10 when I had it.
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Dec 5, 2014 1:12pm
O-Trap;1682634 wrote:Best I've ever seen was in Vegas. Avery's Beast Grand Cru runs around 16%. Buddy said he got a bomber of it for about $10 when I had it.
I'm just loving drinking about 3 great beers and being ready for bed. Beats 12 Keystones every time!
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Dec 5, 2014 1:14pm
ernest_t_bass;1682603 wrote:What's the best bang for your buck as far as ABV for the price?
I'd guess NB Fat Tire or Duvel Blond Belgian
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Dec 5, 2014 1:22pm
Sonofanump;1682638 wrote:I'd guess NB Fat Tire or Duvel Blond Belgian
Right now my go-to (for the price) is Fireside Chat. Great warming christmas style ale @ $8.99/6 pack, ~7.7 abv, I think. I'm looking for higher ABV but nothing like $20 for a six pack.
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Dec 5, 2014 4:56pm
Currently enjoying a 3 Floyds Zombie Dust.
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Dec 5, 2014 7:14pm
I just got to Anaheim for a week. The uncle-in-law works for Stone and gets 50% off. This fridge is a craft beer heaven. Starting off with a Best By 12/5.
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Dec 5, 2014 11:20pm
Speaking of Stone:

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Dec 5, 2014 11:20pm
That beer is pretty damn good. Good for the pre drunj.
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Dec 5, 2014 11:22pm
GOONx19;1682780 wrote:I just got to Anaheim for a week. The uncle-in-law works for Stone and gets 50% off. This fridge is a craft beer heaven. Starting off with a Best By 12/5.
This has to be like heaven.
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Dec 6, 2014 10:09pm
Old Fezziwig in 12packs please Sam Adams!!!! Sampler good though.