Archive Beer snob discussion thread

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Mar 8, 2012 4:23pm

Had two of the apfelwein's I made a while back last night. I hadn't had one in a while. They are getting MUCH better with age.

Mooney44Cards

Posts: 2,754

Mar 8, 2012 4:27pm

Has anyone had White Rajeh from The Brew Kettle? I think I'm obsessed with the stuff. Probably the best Ohio beer out there.

Heretic

Posts: 18,820

Mar 8, 2012 4:34pm

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 had that a few weeks back. Very rich and good. Last week, had a sixer of Three Frogs IPA. Washed off the stench of work quite nicely.

Curly J

Posts: 7,282

Mar 8, 2012 5:26pm

Mooney44Cards;1109218 wrote:Has anyone had White Rajeh from The Brew Kettle? I think I'm obsessed with the stuff. Probably the best Ohio beer out there.

Yes I have. I've made that posts a couple of times...so not sure if srs or making fun of me...lol. They are out at my Local beer store. I think I might have 1 bottle left in the fridge.

Mooney44Cards

Posts: 2,754

Mar 8, 2012 6:57pm

Curly J;1109249 wrote:Yes I have. I've made that posts a couple of times...so not sure if srs or making fun of me...lol. They are out at my Local beer store. I think I might have 1 bottle left in the fridge.

Sorry I haven't gone through all 30 pages, but yes I'm serious. That stuff is awesome. I wish they'd make it in bombers.

Curly J

Posts: 7,282

Mar 8, 2012 7:28pm

No biggie Mooney. Just having fun. Here's my take on it from a few pages back...and the 'beg' below is short for 'begin' or long for 'be' maybe.

Curly J;1095908 wrote:Going through a sixer of White Rajah from the Brew Kettle for Stongsville Oh. Very nice IPA (West Coast style). I've had this at a Beer Fest once and heard others talk of it, but never broke down and bought it. Hoppy yet well balanced with not too much bitterness. At just under 7% this is a nice session IPA. I will beg drinking more of this in the future...and A LOT !!!

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Fred Flintstone

Posts: 366

Mar 8, 2012 7:47pm

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?

I know it is out in Louisiana but I have not seen it around here. I usually can find most Abita beers at Andersons.

THE4RINGZ

Posts: 16,816

Mar 8, 2012 8:04pm

Question:

I just poured a Stegmaier's White Ale which is a wheat ale and there are pieces of something (I believe they look like wheat hulls) floating in it. Is this normal?

Mooney44Cards

Posts: 2,754

Mar 8, 2012 8:06pm

THE4RINGZ;1109372 wrote:Question:

I just poured a Stegmaier's White Ale which is a wheat ale and there are pieces of something (I believe they look like wheat hulls) floating in it. Is this normal?

Check the label. If its unfiltered then ya its entirely possible, and semi normal.

THE4RINGZ

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Mar 8, 2012 8:09pm

Mooney44Cards;1109374 wrote:Check the label. If its unfiltered then ya its entirely possible, and semi normal.

Ok thank you.

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Sonofanump

Mar 8, 2012 9:01pm

THE4RINGZ;1109372 wrote:Question:

I just poured a Stegmaier's White Ale which is a wheat ale and there are pieces of something (I believe they look like wheat hulls) floating in it. Is this normal?

I drink a lot of unfiltered wheat (Boulevard), what I'll do is lightly swirl the bottle as a drink it. Not sure if it is proper or not, but it gives a consistent taste throughout the bottle.

Curly J

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Mar 8, 2012 9:07pm

Sonofanump;1109424 wrote:I drink a lot of unfiltered wheat (Boulevard), what I'll do is lightly swirl the bottle as a drink it. Not sure if it is proper or not, but it gives a consistent taste throughout the bottle.

I love Boulevard wheat. Loved it before I even knew what craft beer was. I wish I could get it in my neck of the woods.

THE4RINGZ

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Mar 8, 2012 9:20pm

I enjoyed the wheat beer. Then switched to a Magic Hat Howl Black Lager. I am a fan of stout, but didn't like this at all.

Curly J

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Mar 8, 2012 9:23pm

THE4RINGZ;1109445 wrote:I enjoyed the wheat beer. Then switched to a Magic Hat Howl Black Lager. I am a fan of stout, but didn't like this at all.

That's because Howl Black Lager is a Schwarzbier, not a Stout.

THE4RINGZ

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Mar 8, 2012 9:30pm

Yes I know, but I thought they might have similar tastes.

BORIStheCrusher

Posts: 1,893

Mar 8, 2012 9:48pm

Drinking Monks Cafe Flemish Sour Ale now, had 3 left over from a 4 pack I bought over a year ago. Was really craving something different and a sour beer sounded good. Thinking about putting another one in the fridge.

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Sonofanump

Mar 8, 2012 10:00pm

Curly J;1109433 wrote:I love Boulevard wheat. Loved it before I even knew what craft beer was. I wish I could get it in my neck of the woods.

They sell it in Indiana, I thought you would be not too far from there.

Curly J

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Mar 8, 2012 10:10pm

Sonofanump;1109476 wrote:They sell it in Indiana, I thought you would be not too far from there.

About 15-20 minutes away. At my old job I was in Indiana 3-5 days a week. I'll have to venture over there soon as you can get Three Floyds too.

OneBuckeye

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Mar 9, 2012 10:08am

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/637/1713

Had Moinette Blond a Belgian Strong Pale Ale on tap. I thought it was pretty good, very complex, but not deserving of the high rating. (given a 100 by the bros.)

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 9, 2012 10:14am

Fred Flintstone;1109363 wrote:I know it is out in Louisiana but I have not seen it around here. I usually can find most Abita beers at Andersons.

Is Anderson's in the gay district? It's probably not, which is why I've never seen it.

Raw Dawgin' it

Posts: 11,466

Mar 9, 2012 10:22am

Commander of Awesome;1109839 wrote:Is Anderson's in the gay district? It's probably not, which is why I've never seen it.

reps for truth

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Sonofanump

Mar 9, 2012 11:23am

Commander of Awesome;1109839 wrote:Is Anderson's in the gay district? It's probably not, which is why I've never seen it.

Why the hate for The Anderson's? Where else can you find a Three Floyds bomber, a filet mignon, a garage door, A Milwaukee Sawzall, a yellow birch tree, and a freshly cooked Tony Packo’s double dog with the sauce?

I buy 75%-80% of my hard to get beers at The Anderson's in Maumee.

Mooney44Cards

Posts: 2,754

Mar 9, 2012 11:28am

Has anyone seen Three Floyds' Dreadnaught in Ohio lately? I see a lot of Three Floyds but no Dreadnaught.

Actually I heard that they actually pulled out of Ohio because they couldn't meet demand and anything thats on sale now is just remaining stock. Not sure if its true or not.

BORIStheCrusher

Posts: 1,893

Mar 9, 2012 11:32am

Sonofanump;1109938 wrote: I buy 75%-80% of my hard to get beers at The Anderson's in Maumee.

I would recommend Marinos, although you have to be careful of the freshness with a lot of their stuff. Also check out the Beer and Wine cave on Heatherdowns and talk to Matt, he can hook you up with stuff.

Curly J

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Mar 9, 2012 11:35am

THE4RINGZ;1109454 wrote:Yes I know, but I thought they might have similar tastes.

Dark is not a flavor, just like cold is not a flavor. It's understandable being that they are both dark, but they in two different beer families. (Lager/Ale). Heck even dark ales taste different. (Stout vs Black IPA...love them both)