Curly J
                                                                            
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                                Dec 31, 2011 10:52pm
                            
                        Thread Bomber;1032955 wrote:Working through twelve pints of chi may reserve that I got for Xmas.......
4to go, I gotta up my game.
Go for it. I have faith in you !!!
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                                Dec 31, 2011 11:43pm
                            
                        
                                Lasht one....
                            
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                                Dec 31, 2011 11:45pm
                            
                        Thread Bomber;1032979 wrote:Lasht one....
Perfect
DeyDurkie5
                                                                            
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                                Jan 2, 2012 8:27pm
                            
                        
                                so far tonight...
Rogue Juniper Pale Ale
Rogue Dead Guy Ale(there is not a better beer in the world)
Dark Horse Brewing Co. Crooked Tree IPA
3 more to tackle tonight
                        Rogue Juniper Pale Ale
Rogue Dead Guy Ale(there is not a better beer in the world)
Dark Horse Brewing Co. Crooked Tree IPA
3 more to tackle tonight
Curly J
                                                                            
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                                Jan 2, 2012 8:46pm
                            
                        How was the Crooked Tree IPA ? Last time I tried it, it was crappy. I'm thinking I might have had a bad bottle as I believe I had if before and it was alright.DeyDurkie5;1035978 wrote:so far tonight...
Rogue Juniper Pale Ale
Rogue Dead Guy Ale(there is not a better beer in the world)
Dark Horse Brewing Co. Crooked Tree IPA
3 more to tackle tonight
Nothing special tonight yet. Southern Tier Old Man Winter then had one of their 2XIPA's. Having a glass of wine now and thinking about busting into the bottle of Victory Dark Intrigue.
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                                Jan 2, 2012 8:49pm
                            
                        It's drinkable...best way i can describe. I wouldn't say i like it, but i could drink it again.Curly J;1036031 wrote:How was the Crooked Tree IPA ? Last time I tried it, it was crappy. I'm thinking I might have had a bad bottle as I believe I had if before and it was alright.
Nothing special tonight yet. Southern Tier Old Man Winter then had one of their 2XIPA's. Having a glass of wine now and thinking about busting into the bottle of Victory Dark Intrigue.
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                                Jan 2, 2012 8:52pm
                            
                        The one time I got a 6 pack of Crooked Tree I thought it was crappy as well, but it could have been sitting on the shelf for a while. I was actually drinking some Old Man Winter on New Years Eve; do't remember it much though.Curly J;1036031 wrote:How was the Crooked Tree IPA ? Last time I tried it, it was crappy. I'm thinking I might have had a bad bottle as I believe I had if before and it was alright.
Nothing special tonight yet. Southern Tier Old Man Winter then had one of their 2XIPA's. Having a glass of wine now and thinking about busting into the bottle of Victory Dark Intrigue.
DeyDurkie5
                                                                            
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                                Jan 2, 2012 9:01pm
                            
                        
                                next up
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
                        Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
Curly J
                                                                            
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                                Jan 2, 2012 9:07pm
                            
                        
                                Thanks to the both of you for replying. We tried it during an all IPA comparison and it looked 'funny' in the glass. Like the Sediment was suspended all throughout the beer. You'd spin and shake the glass and it barely moved, like it was a gel. I've seen that before in beers, just a couple of times, but I don't remember it affecting the flavor. It might have been an old bottle as I bought it was a single bottle off the shelf. 
The first time I ever saw the same thing was in a year old bottle of New Holland Pilgrims Dole. It was from 2005 and we tried it in 2006 when the new Dole came out. It looked the same way in the glass, but the Dole was tasty. I still have one bottle of that 4 pack left.
                        The first time I ever saw the same thing was in a year old bottle of New Holland Pilgrims Dole. It was from 2005 and we tried it in 2006 when the new Dole came out. It looked the same way in the glass, but the Dole was tasty. I still have one bottle of that 4 pack left.
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                                Jan 2, 2012 9:11pm
                            
                        Had this on New Years Eve as well, lol. I think I drank a six pack myself.DeyDurkie5;1036065 wrote:next up
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
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                                Jan 2, 2012 9:14pm
                            
                        it's better than the crooked tree, that's for damn sureBORIStheCrusher;1036083 wrote:Had this on New Years Eve as well, lol. I think I drank a six pack myself.
Curly J
                                                                            
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                                Jan 2, 2012 9:27pm
                            
                        Well you were wondering about the 120. I believe the 90 min was twice as good as the 60 min and the 120 was twice as good as the 90. There in lies the answer to your earlier question about the 120.DeyDurkie5;1036086 wrote:it's better than the crooked tree, that's for damn sure
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                                Jan 2, 2012 9:32pm
                            
                        oh dear...Curly J;1036105 wrote:Well you were wondering about the 120. I believe the 90 min was twice as good as the 60 min and the 120 was twice as good as the 90. There in lies the answer to your earlier question about the 120.
DeyDurkie5
                                                                            
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                                Jan 2, 2012 10:34pm
                            
                        
                                next up...
mixed in some bud selects and some pot before this next one!~
Stone IPA
                        mixed in some bud selects and some pot before this next one!~
Stone IPA
                                        
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                                Jan 2, 2012 11:17pm
                            
                        
                                I was all about the Southern Tier 2X IPA and Double Bastard on NYE.
                            
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                                Jan 2, 2012 11:34pm
                            
                        
                                We'll be back in Ohio by then and assuming my wife doesn't end up pregnant, we'll both be in.
                            
                        Curly J
                                                                            
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                                Jan 3, 2012 12:46am
                            
                        
                                Okay I shared the Dark Intrigue with The Wife tonight. This is a good beer. It will be GREAT if sat on for a year, at least. I liked it very much, it was kinda raw/harsh. I hate to use those terms, but all I could taste was the vanilla and bourbon notes in it. Even felt the alcohol in my throat after having it. I've had Storm King several times and could not taste it at all. I will buy this again, stash it away, and Lord willing re-try it...This should develop into a nice one if given it time.
                            
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                                Jan 3, 2012 9:25am
                            
                        
                                Had lots of stouts this weekend. Also had the 120 minute, which was just as glorious as I remember. At approximately 18% ABV it was a great way to start off NYE. 
The stouts I would rate in the following order:
Founders Breakfast Stout - always a great choice. The coffee and chocolate flavors are enormous.
Three Floyds Black Sun Stout - surprised by the hoppiness. Almost reminded me of a Black IPA, but still w/ the traditional stout/chocolate flavors. Very good, will drink again.
Old Rasputin - Wasn't screwing around this weekend. Another great beer.
Bell's Special Double Cream Stout - This rated 4th for me, but still a great brew. Very creamy and smooth. Would drink again.
                        The stouts I would rate in the following order:
Founders Breakfast Stout - always a great choice. The coffee and chocolate flavors are enormous.
Three Floyds Black Sun Stout - surprised by the hoppiness. Almost reminded me of a Black IPA, but still w/ the traditional stout/chocolate flavors. Very good, will drink again.
Old Rasputin - Wasn't screwing around this weekend. Another great beer.
Bell's Special Double Cream Stout - This rated 4th for me, but still a great brew. Very creamy and smooth. Would drink again.
                                        
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                                Jan 5, 2012 3:25am
                            
                        Curly J
                                                                            
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                                Jan 5, 2012 3:36am
                            
                        That's some stuff we will probably never try. That brewery has always been over the top as those freakin' Scot brewers are Crazy. Frozen four times. It sounds like and IPA treated like an Eisboch.
                                        
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                                Jan 5, 2012 3:43am
                            
                        
                                I figure it would taste like Hops Schnapps. I mean 41% is downright absurd.
                            
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                                Jan 5, 2012 6:34am
                            
                        Erik'sI Wear Pants;1031458 wrote:Barrel room or Erik's?
Belly35
                                                                            
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                                Jan 5, 2012 7:12am
                            
                        Should have pick up a coney at EriksI Wear Pants;1028395 wrote:Went to Erik's today in north canton, nice little grocery and beer store. Good selection then to barrel room wine and beer bar for a beer, really nice place.
Should have called you where a few blocks from one of my business could of had lunch (Eriks Coney Dogs)
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                                Jan 5, 2012 7:26am
                            
                        Z4P less that a mile away from Eriks (assuming that would be off of East Maple Street someplace between Eriks and Washington Sq.) that would be a short distance from my house.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1039516 wrote:Erik's
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                                Jan 5, 2012 8:00am
                            
                        You know what's funny is a couple weeks ago I saw a guy that kinda looked like your description at Washington Square Giant Eagle but I thought you were a Canton guy.Belly35;1039520 wrote:Z4P less that a mile away from Eriks (assuming that would be off of East Maple Street someplace between Eriks and Washington Sq.) that would be a short distance from my house.