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Sonofanump

Feb 4, 2012 11:31pm

Went to the Columbus Brewing Co for dinner tonight. Disapointed in the IPA and 2XIPA, the scottish ale was good as was the blond lager. Stout was decent, I think it was maple creme. The bock was the third best beer they had IMHO.

BORIStheCrusher

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Feb 5, 2012 10:17pm

I Wear Pants;1074055 wrote:Double Bastard is the equivalent of a bottle of Ambien.

Got that shit right, just finished one while watching the game.....

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I Wear Pants

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Feb 9, 2012 2:08am

Bought my brother a couple bottles of Hellhound and Hoppin' Frog's Mean Manalishi Double IPA (168 IBUS!!!) for his birthday.

OneBuckeye

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Feb 9, 2012 10:44am

I had Urthel Hop-It last night (winking lizard glass of the month). I thought it was a good well balanced beer, had lots of hop flavors without the huge punch. I could drink it all night and its 9.5 abv.

I had Victory HopDevil on tap too last night. It had the typical huge hop finish. It was ok, but I am just not a fan of those types of beers. Out of the bottle this would probably not be drinkable for me.

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I Wear Pants

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Feb 9, 2012 12:23pm

I have yet to meet a beer that I thought had too much hops.

BORIStheCrusher

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Feb 10, 2012 9:46pm

About to finish a 4 pack of Founders Double Trouble; freaking awesome beer. Pretty sure I'm going to be nodding off soon.

bigdaddy2003

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Feb 10, 2012 11:50pm

Saw a 6 pack of Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas Ale tonight but didn't buy it. Anyone ever had it and how good is it? It was like 12 bones. I noticed it was 8.3 percent. If it's pretty good I will go back and get some.

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I Wear Pants

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Feb 11, 2012 1:10am

bigdaddy2003;1082746 wrote:Saw a 6 pack of Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas Ale tonight but didn't buy it. Anyone ever had it and how good is it? It was like 12 bones. I noticed it was 8.3 percent. If it's pretty good I will go back and get some.

I like it a lot. jIt has a lot going on in it as far as spice load, sweetness, and other flavor profiles and yet manages to be pretty damn drinkable especially for 8.3%.

bigdaddy2003

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Feb 11, 2012 6:55pm

Also has anyone tried Conway's Irish Ale by Great Lakes?

justincredible

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Feb 11, 2012 7:22pm

Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro is fantastic.

gerb131

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Feb 11, 2012 9:43pm

justincredible;1083137 wrote:Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro is fantastic.

And where did you find this?

justincredible

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Feb 11, 2012 9:49pm

gerb131;1083324 wrote:And where did you find this?

Beer festival.

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I Wear Pants

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Feb 12, 2012 6:09pm

justincredible;1083137 wrote:Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro is fantastic.

Indeed it is. Though it's fantastic the normal way as well.

Commander of Awesome

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Feb 12, 2012 6:33pm

justincredible;1083330 wrote:Beer festival.

Which one?

justincredible

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Feb 12, 2012 6:38pm

Commander of Awesome;1083948 wrote:Which one?

Cincy Beer Fest.

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I Wear Pants

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Feb 12, 2012 6:42pm

If I post a link to a photo on facebook would some of you guys mind "liking" it to help me win a free hotel and transport to and from The Big Tap In that Vintage Estates puts on?
http://bigtapin.com/index.php

Curly J

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Feb 12, 2012 9:15pm

I Wear Pants;1083956 wrote:If I post a link to a photo on facebook would some of you guys mind "liking" it to help me win a free hotel and transport to and from The Big Tap In that Vintage Estates puts on?
http://bigtapin.com/index.php

I'm game.

Looks like Hopslam made it back into Jungle Jim's. Nice thing since I was paying $8.00 a bottle at a pub for it here in Fairfield.

Did they have it on tap at the Beer Fest Justin ?

killer_ewok

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Feb 12, 2012 9:19pm

I'm drinking some Old Rasputin tonight. Mmmm.....

OneBuckeye

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Feb 14, 2012 3:36pm

My Choices for tonight. From Winking Lizard. These are the ones I haven't had off of their Feb draft list. Please advise

http://winkinglizard.com/media/documents/placemats/fairbk2-12.pdf

317.Troegs Hopback Amber 6% ABV
Very balanced, sweet and malty with slightly spicy and floral

314. Stone Ruination IPA (USA) 7.7%ABV
Coarse feeling, resinous, dry with toast, tobacco and rind character

313. Ommegang Adoration (USA) 10% ABV
Sweet, some spice cake character and dark cherries

316. DFH My Antonia (USa) 7.5% ABV
Rich, full-bodied imperial pilsner and well balanced.

334. left hand FADE TO BLACK (usA) 7.5% ABV
Pepper Porter. Smooth chocolate character highlighted with some light pepper notes

157. Ayinger JAHRHUNDERT (usA) 5.5% ABV
Medium bodied, herbal hoppiness and grainy

178. Brooklyn BROWN ALE (usA) 5.6% ABV
Smooth caramel sweetness, nutty, crisp and dry

215. Goose Island MILD WINTER ALE (usA) 5.6% ABV
Dark bread, raisin and rye aromas. Roasted coffee and caramel flavor

251. Sierra Nevada RUTHLESS RYE IPA (USA) 6.6% ABV
Medium bodied, oily with peppery spiciness

Commander of Awesome

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Feb 14, 2012 3:46pm

Can never go wrong with Stone. They've become my favorite brewery.

OneBuckeye

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Feb 15, 2012 8:41am

316. DFH My Antonia (USa) 7.5% ABV
Rich, full-bodied imperial pilsner and well balanced.

Had this. I don't think I have had many imperial pilsners. Reminded me of a hazy blonde IPA. Decent hop finish. Not bad, but not memorable.

Commander of Awesome

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Feb 15, 2012 8:50am

Only one?

OneBuckeye

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Feb 15, 2012 8:54am

Commander of Awesome;1086483 wrote:Only one?

off of the hadn't had list. After that one, I had a Ommegang Abby Ale, which was awesome as usual and then i had a Kentucky Burboun ale which is a great desserty beer to end the night on.

OneBuckeye

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Feb 15, 2012 9:07am

Also note, I got the abby ale because my pallet was impaired from my hot wings. That's why I didn't try anything new.

gerb131

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Feb 15, 2012 11:42am

313 Ommegang is great. I love their ales, the monks do it right.