killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Dec 2, 2011 11:52pm
Founders Breakfast Stout is damn good but I think I'm partial to the Backwoods Bastard.
Sugartitz
Posts: 66
Dec 3, 2011 1:24am
The Bastard is awesome! Gotta love a giant Scotch Ale aged in bourbon barrels! Chicory..it's ok but not even a favorite when it comes to stouts for me personally.killer_ewok;998760 wrote:Founders Breakfast Stout is damn good but I think I'm partial to the Backwoods Bastard.
I've tried the Old Man Winter. It was nice, but there's better out there. In fact I tried the Rivertown Winter Ale tonight and it was damn good. It had a really nice honey finish and was decently spiced. A friend of my husband set us up with it. I will buy bit again. Totally different from the over spiced Winter Ales.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Dec 3, 2011 12:00pm
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Sonofanump
Dec 3, 2011 12:22pm
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Sonofanump
Dec 3, 2011 12:26pm
Had this last night. The chocolate lager was great 13/20. Vanilla stout was weak, which I actually liked 10.5/20. None of the others were above average.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 6, 2011 5:55pm
Picked up a Heavy Seas Plank I tonight. Has a creamy malt taste that I enjoy. Its solid, I'd get it again. Anyone have/try one before?
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Dec 6, 2011 11:38pm
Do enjoy the Heavy Seas. I've had that as well as Winter Storm, Davey Jones Locker but would need to try the BIG DIPA double IPA havent been able to find it though.Commander of Awesome;1004710 wrote:Picked up a Heavy Seas Plank I tonight. Has a creamy malt taste that I enjoy. Its solid, I'd get it again. Anyone have/try one before?
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 7, 2011 8:19am
I've had some of the Heavy Seas before. I liked them all except for the Peg Leg Imperial Stout. When I sampled it I ended up pouring it out. The only beer I poured out at the Beer Fest.Commander of Awesome;1004710 wrote:Picked up a Heavy Seas Plank I tonight. Has a creamy malt taste that I enjoy. Its solid, I'd get it again. Anyone have/try one before?
Well I finally had the Yuengling Lager last night. I like the darker color, but hated the skunkyness on the nose...as I do with most lagers. I was able to get beyond that though a have a couple and the flavor wasn't bad. Like everyone says it's better than than Bud/Miller offerings.
It would be an emergency beer for me. Meaning if it was the best the place offered I'd drink it, but I won't be buying it to drink at home. Maybe I'd enjoy it more if I was outside on a hot day as compared to this cold rainy day, as that seems to make that style of lager better.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 14, 2011 11:23am
Anyone see this in the stores?
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 14, 2011 11:36am
I have not CoA, but I'd love to give it a try.
Just curious if anyone else has tried a Rauchbier ???
To me it tastes like spiced ham. One is enough at in a sitting though.
Just curious if anyone else has tried a Rauchbier ???
To me it tastes like spiced ham. One is enough at in a sitting though.
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Sonofanump
Dec 14, 2011 11:36am
No, is it a limited edition? (@COA maple bacon)
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Sonofanump
Dec 14, 2011 11:38am
Is that German or Belgian?Curly J;1014555 wrote: Rauchbier ???
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 14, 2011 11:41am
I wasn't able to find info on that other than what BA says, looks like its only brewed once a year. I found it interesting, want to give it a try. Its got pretty bad reviews on Beer Advocate.Sonofanump;1014556 wrote:No, is it a limited edition? (@COA maple bacon)
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/132/72720
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 14, 2011 11:45am
That would be German. (Bavarian)Sonofanump;1014559 wrote:Is that German or Belgian?
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-Society-
Posts: 1,348
Dec 14, 2011 2:01pm
Have had it numerous times. Went to the brewery in Bamberg about 10 years ago. It's actually called Schlenkerla.Curly J;1014555 wrote:I have not CoA, but I'd love to give it a try.
Just curious if anyone else has tried a Rauchbier ???
To me it tastes like spiced ham. One is enough at in a sitting though.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Dec 14, 2011 5:26pm
I prefer the Urbock over the Marzen...(but I will eat it cold).
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Dec 14, 2011 9:52pm
I love big beers, but the smokeyness of this was too much for me. I made about 3/4 through the bottle but couldn't finish lol. I like smoked beers that offer something else like Stone Smoked Porter. I could appreciate the beer and know it's good for what it is, but is the one beer I couldn't handle.Curly J;1014555 wrote:I have not CoA, but I'd love to give it a try.
Just curious if anyone else has tried a Rauchbier ???
To me it tastes like spiced ham. One is enough at in a sitting though.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 14, 2011 10:33pm
Had a Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout tonight, first time with an Oatmeal Stout far I know. It was decent, at first I wasn't a huge fan but it just wasn't what I expected. Wouldn't say I'm a huge fan but it was solid. Definitely a unique flavor. Weird Coffee/chocolate flavor that isn't for everyone.
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Sonofanump
Dec 14, 2011 11:04pm
Thirsty Dog 12 dogs tonight, 12.5/20 pretty good beer. Magic Hat dark as night winter lager, average 10.5/20. Highlight of the night was Troegs Perpetual IPA, scored a 14/20 which is very high for us. It was $6 for a double bottle, a bit pricey, but very enjoyable.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 15, 2011 6:23pm
Having an arrogant bastard right now, I must say quite good. Not sure how I've gone this long without ever having it.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Dec 15, 2011 7:40pm
Have one in the fridge, thinking about drinking it as well. I also highly recommend picking up Double Bastard while it's out now.Commander of Awesome;1016366 wrote:Having an arrogant bastard right now, I must say quite good. Not sure how I've gone this long without ever having it.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Dec 15, 2011 8:53pm
Hobgoblin this evening and tasty at that.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 16, 2011 9:09am
I saw it right next to the bottle I bought. I thought about it, but figured I'd start with the regular. Didn't know it was a limited release. I shall be going back there tonight to pick one of those bad boys up.BORIStheCrusher;1016425 wrote:Have one in the fridge, thinking about drinking it as well. I also highly recommend picking up Double Bastard while it's out now.
Wooball
Posts: 1,325
Dec 16, 2011 10:18am
If you want to sample another Christmas/Winter beer, try to get your hands on Troegs Mad Elf. Also, Southern Tier Old Man Winter is a nice change as it is much hoppier than other Winter seasonals.Sonofanump;1015403 wrote:Thirsty Dog 12 dogs tonight, 12.5/20 pretty good beer. Magic Hat dark as night winter lager, average 10.5/20. Highlight of the night was Troegs Perpetual IPA, scored a 14/20 which is very high for us. It was $6 for a double bottle, a bit pricey, but very enjoyable.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Dec 16, 2011 4:29pm
Fairlawn winking lizard anyone?