Archive Beer snob discussion thread

gerb131

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Mar 4, 2012 12:10am

That shit was GOOOOODDDD although Tates arm is bent up

Curly J

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Mar 4, 2012 1:04am

killer_ewok;1104175 wrote:Just had a Terrapin Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout. Man, this is good stuff.

I would like to try that too. Never seen it, but you had me at Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout.

killer_ewok

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Mar 4, 2012 9:48am

Curly J;1104208 wrote:I would like to try that too. Never seen it, but you had me at Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout.

It was a birthday gift from my sister-in-law. She picked that and several other beers up for me at Bocktown in Pittsburgh. I haven't tried the Rogue Chocolate Stout, Lagunitas Cappucino Stout or the Full Pint Perc E Bust Porter yet. Bocktown is awesome.

Mooney44Cards

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Mar 4, 2012 1:52pm

Curly J;1104172 wrote:Jungle Jim's has quite a few bottles left. I'm not sure how many The Party Source has.

Yeah, but how much are they selling it for? There's still a bunch at Hyde Park Wine and Spirits, but its $4 per 12 oz bottle.

DeyDurkie5

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Mar 4, 2012 2:06pm

Mt Carmel IPA- didn't think i would like it, but it's delicious
Great Lakes Burning River- delicious as well

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I Wear Pants

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Mar 4, 2012 9:38pm

Went to the Great Lakes Brew Pub the other day, had Doppelrock and Black Racer. Both very good. Then had a Christmas ale at Applebees and at home finished a few LH milk stouts as well as some Conway's Irish ale. Also a bomber of Hoppin Frog Pumpkin and one of Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot. Was some DFH Raison D'etre and homebrew chocolate atouts in there as well. Was a good Friday

Mooney44Cards

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Mar 4, 2012 9:49pm

I Wear Pants;1105125 wrote:Went to the Great Lakes Brew Pub the other day, had Doppelrock and Black Racer. Both very good. Then had a Christmas ale at Applebees and at home finished a few LH milk stouts as well as some Conway's Irish ale. Also a bomber of Hoppin Frog Pumpkin and one of Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot. Was some DFH Raison D'etre and homebrew chocolate atouts in there as well. Was a good Friday

You went to the brewpub and didn't get Lake Erie Monster?! Shame on you. It is vastly superior to Commodore Perry as an IPA.

Curly J

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Mar 5, 2012 12:48am

Mooney44Cards;1104395 wrote:Yeah, but how much are they selling it for? There's still a bunch at Hyde Park Wine and Spirits, but its $4 per 12 oz bottle.

I'm not sure what the price is, but I will check next time. I'm one of those stupid guys that will pay anything for a beer I want.

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I Wear Pants

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Mar 5, 2012 1:30am

Mooney44Cards;1105153 wrote:You went to the brewpub and didn't get Lake Erie Monster?! Shame on you. It is vastly superior to Commodore Perry as an IPA.

Don't think they had Lake Erie monster

Curly J

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Mar 5, 2012 2:00am

I Wear Pants;1105390 wrote:Don't think they had Lake Erie monster

Yep I believe it's a seasonal. But a damn fine beer from them none the less, maybe my favorite from them.

I'm having the Southern Tier 2X tonight. Not bad at all. I don't want to stop drinking it.

Curly J

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Mar 5, 2012 6:53am

Curly J;1105397 wrote:Yep I believe it's a seasonal. But a damn fine beer from them none the less, maybe my favorite from them.

I'm having the Southern Tier 2X tonight. Not bad at all. I don't want to stop drinking it.

And to further expand it was the 2X Stout not the 2X IPA.

Mooney44Cards

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Mar 5, 2012 11:22am

I Wear Pants;1105390 wrote:Don't think they had Lake Erie monster

It is a seasonal that they only make during the spring, but oddly enough I was at the brewpub about 3 weeks ago and they had it.

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I Wear Pants

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Mar 5, 2012 12:12pm

Well shit, why'd you drink it all?

Mooney44Cards

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Mar 5, 2012 12:53pm

I Wear Pants;1105649 wrote:Well shit, why'd you drink it all?

Because it was delicious and because of my crippling alcoholism.

OneBuckeye

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Mar 5, 2012 1:39pm

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/43905/?sort=serv&servT=2&start=0

Going to the lizard tonight or tomorrow and I'm going to have the Stone Cali-Belgique. A Belgian IPA. Anyone else have it yet?

Mooney44Cards

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Mar 5, 2012 1:48pm

OneBuckeye;1105784 wrote:http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/43905/?sort=serv&servT=2&start=0

Going to the lizard tonight or tomorrow and I'm going to have the Stone Cali-Belgique. A Belgian IPA. Anyone else have it yet?

I had it the other night. It's OK, but I've had better IPA's from Stone. It's a bit maltier than other IPAs, with a decent enough amount of citrus to balance out the malt. Not "piney" enough for my taste, but a solid beer nonetheless.

I should say, the aroma is more of a malt, while the finish is more citrusy. So it balances.

OneBuckeye

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Mar 5, 2012 1:50pm

Mooney44Cards;1105793 wrote:I had it the other night. It's OK, but I've had better IPA's from Stone. It's a bit maltier than other IPAs, with a decent enough amount of citrus to balance out the malt. Not "piney" enough for my taste, but a solid beer nonetheless.

Sounds like my kind of IPA.

Curly J

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Mar 8, 2012 2:06am

I will say I'm really liking Flying Dog Imperial Coffee Stout. It is a little low in ABV for an Imperial, but nice flavor. I've been finishing my nights off with this one lately. I'm having one warm now. Yum !!!

BORIStheCrusher

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Mar 8, 2012 10:01am

Curly J;1108738 wrote:I will say I'm really liking Flying Dog Imperial Coffee Stout. It is a little low in ABV for an Imperial, but nice flavor. I've been finishing my nights off with this one lately. I'm having one warm now. Yum !!!

Will have to try this, passed on it a few times. I'm not a fan of Flying Dog other than Gonzo Imperial Porter (never understood the Imperial Porter style name though).

Raw Dawgin' it

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Mar 8, 2012 10:12am

Curly J;1108738 wrote:I will say I'm really liking Flying Dog Imperial Coffee Stout. It is a little low in ABV for an Imperial, but nice flavor. I've been finishing my nights off with this one lately. I'm having one warm now. Yum !!!

I really liked this one too. I don't know about drinking it warm though. Not saying it needs to be ice cold but warm beer...bleh.

Curly J

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Mar 8, 2012 11:58am

Raw Dawgin' it;1108828 wrote:I really liked this one too. I don't know about drinking it warm though. Not saying it needs to be ice cold but warm beer...bleh.

It's just something I got use to, drinking some beers warm that is. It depends on the style, ABV, and hops profile. (usually Imperials or Doubles and Ales only)

The Wife stocked the fridge, but only put two of those in it. I wanted another so i had to do what I had to do. I look at it as drinking warm red wine...or just being a drunkard.

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Sonofanump

Mar 8, 2012 3:45pm

DFH Robert Johnson Hellhound Ale. Dispointing for the price point. Maybe a 5.5/10

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 8, 2012 3:49pm

I believe Abita Strawberry Harvest is out. I WILL be on the look out for it. Anyone see it in stores yet?

Raw Dawgin' it

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Mar 8, 2012 3:58pm

Commander of Awesome;1109171 wrote:I believe Abita Strawberry Harvest is out. I WILL be on the look out for it. Anyone see it in stores yet?

Probably in your gay district.

THE4RINGZ

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Mar 8, 2012 4:22pm

I am not a beer snob but did pick up a couple of craft beers last night.

I tried a Smuttynose IPA, I liked it. Then I tried a Laguna Censored Red Copper Ale, tasted a lot like Killian's.