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Sonofanump
May 14, 2012 11:05am
I willhave to look for it, they did not have it at a local grocier, so I ended up buying some Doppelrock.Mooney44Cards;1170101 wrote:It's seasonal. May-July every year. But yeah they have it at the brewpub year round. Had it at the GL brew pub back in January. A lot better when I had it Friday night.....but IPAs are always better when they're fresh. And I'm pretty sure this batch of Lake Erie Monster was JUST released.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
May 14, 2012 11:19pm
Guys, I think Lake Erie Monster may be easily one of top 3 beers I've ever had. It has all the same great flavors I get out of White Rajah, without being quite as sweet. So overall I'd call it a more balanced White Rajah. They need to make this freaking beer year round.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 14, 2012 11:32pm
Mooney44Cards;1171285 wrote:Guys, I think Lake Erie Monster may be easily one of top 3 beers I've ever had. It has all the same great flavors I get out of White Rajah, without being quite as sweet. So overall I'd call it a more balanced White Rajah. They need to make this freaking beer year round.
I have to admit it's my favorite beer from them. I really liked it on tap at Gordo's Pub. (They have one in Norwood, but I'm not sure what they have on tap there right now)
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
May 14, 2012 11:36pm
Isn't it odd that all of their best beers are seasonal? (Nosferatu, Lake Erie Monster, Christmas Ale) I mean to be honest, I don't really even bother with their year round stuff unless I'm at a bar/restaurant and its the best option.Curly J;1171310 wrote:I have to admit it's my favorite beer from them. I really liked it on tap at Gordo's Pub. (They have one in Norwood, but I'm not sure what they have on tap there right now)
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
May 14, 2012 11:53pm
Smuttynose IPA tonight for me.
Lake Erie Monster for me this upcoming weekend
Lake Erie Monster for me this upcoming weekend
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
May 14, 2012 11:56pm
Did you like the Smuttynose IPA? I didn't like it much when I had it, not sweet enough for me. I think the only IPA I've had that was worse than Smuttynose was Christian Moerlein.THE4RINGZ;1171330 wrote:Smuttynose IPA tonight for me.
Lake Erie Monster for me this upcoming weekend
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
May 15, 2012 12:01am
Mooney44Cards;1171333 wrote:Did you like the Smuttynose IPA? I didn't like it much when I had it, not sweet enough for me. I think the only IPA I've had that was worse than Smuttynose was Christian Moerlein.
I do like it, but I am not a beer snob to the same degree as some. Hell, I will drink Budweiser if that is all that is available and not complain. Smuttynose isn't my favorite beer but it will work for me on a Monday evening.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
May 15, 2012 12:19am
Mooney44Cards;1171316 wrote:Isn't it odd that all of their best beers are seasonal? (Nosferatu, Lake Erie Monster, Christmas Ale) I mean to be honest, I don't really even bother with their year round stuff unless I'm at a bar/restaurant and its the best option.
I don't think it's odd. I feel the same way about most breweries. It's that looking forward to the release that pumps up the beers when you finally taste it. There are some exceptions that have everyday great beer for me. (Stone, Victory, DFH, Founders to mention some) I'm not a huge GL fan, but I do like their upper end, higher ABV beers. I'll choose one of the breweries I mentioned for everyday beers. It's only about a dollar more a six pack over GL.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
May 15, 2012 2:57am
Just got back to Ohio spending 2 weeks at my parents house before work this summer and I open up the fridge downstairs and there's still some Christmas Ale. It may be old, but I know what I'm drinking for the next few days.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
May 15, 2012 6:48am
Mooney44Cards;1171316 wrote:Isn't it odd that all of their best beers are seasonal? (Nosferatu, Lake Erie Monster, Christmas Ale) I mean to be honest, I don't really even bother with their year round stuff unless I'm at a bar/restaurant and its the best option.
I see what you're saying as those are their top beers but Edmund Fitz is a pretty damn good year round brew.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
May 15, 2012 11:34am
I agree, my favorite beers from most breweries are usually their seasonal beers (even the ones you mentioned). Double Bastard/ IRS from Stone and KBS/BS/Double Trouble from Founders.Curly J;1171347 wrote:I don't think it's odd. I feel the same way about most breweries. It's that looking forward to the release that pumps up the beers when you finally taste it. There are some exceptions that have everyday great beer for me. (Stone, Victory, DFH, Founders to mention some) I'm not a huge GL fan, but I do like their upper end, higher ABV beers. I'll choose one of the breweries I mentioned for everyday beers. It's only about a dollar more a six pack over GL.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 15, 2012 11:47am
Agreed. Double Bastard is probably my favorite beer, have yet to try KBS. It WILL be mine next time it rolls out.BORIStheCrusher;1171780 wrote:I agree, my favorite beers from most breweries are usually their seasonal beers (even the ones you mentioned). Double Bastard/ IRS from Stone and KBS/BS/Double Trouble from Founders.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 16, 2012 9:07pm
Picked up a Lake Erie Monster today (first time I have seen it this season). Never had it before, and while it's solid...for the $10 for a 4 pack I think better options are available. Still glad I tried it, but not my favorite Imperial IPA. Little too sweet for my taste.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
May 16, 2012 9:13pm
Picked up a bomber of Stone Imperial Russian Stout, and a bomber of Chocolate Oaked Yeti.
Regarding your assertion that Lake Erie Monster is too expensive.....its about the same as any good Imperial IPA. Cheaper than many actually. If you convince me of a IIPA that's better than LEM and cheaper, I'll concede the point.
Regarding your assertion that Lake Erie Monster is too expensive.....its about the same as any good Imperial IPA. Cheaper than many actually. If you convince me of a IIPA that's better than LEM and cheaper, I'll concede the point.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 16, 2012 9:46pm
Old Rapsuptin is $9 in the my area.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 16, 2012 9:53pm
Commander of Awesome;1173518 wrote:Old Rapsuptin is $9 in the my area.
Damn. I still have one that Curly J gave me. I need to dig in to more of those soon.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 16, 2012 9:56pm
Also I realize that Old Rasputin is an Imperial Stout. As for Imperial IPAs I'll have to think about it.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
May 16, 2012 9:56pm
I think he meant another Imperial IPA that was just as good and cheaper. Old Rasputin is a RIS.Commander of Awesome;1173518 wrote:Old Rapsuptin is $9 in the my area.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
May 16, 2012 9:57pm
It's also an Imperial Stout, not an IPACommander of Awesome;1173518 wrote:Old Rapsuptin is $9 in the my area.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 16, 2012 9:58pm
Yeah I realized my mistake after posting. I can think of several bombers I can buy for less, I'll have to think about a 4 pack.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
May 16, 2012 10:06pm
Not always, but almost always, bombers give you less oz/$ than 6-packs. For instance, Sculpin by Ballast Point is $8.99 for a 22 oz. bomber. But it's $14.99 for a 6-pack.Commander of Awesome;1173538 wrote:Yeah I realized my mistake after posting. I can think of several bombers I can buy for less, I'll have to think about a 4 pack.
That breaks down to about 21 cents/oz in the 6-pack and 41 cents/oz for the bomber.
That's just one example but its pretty much the same across the board, just to different degrees. Feel free to check it out yourself, and NEVER buy a bomber if there are sixers available.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
May 16, 2012 10:21pm
HoptimumMooney44Cards;1173480 wrote:If you convince me of a IIPA that's better than LEM and cheaper, I'll concede the point.
Double Trouble
*Although I do like LEM and don't think it's overpriced.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
May 16, 2012 10:31pm
Double Trouble is the same price everywhere I've been, and Hoptimum I agree (what is it, like $8.99 for a 4pack?)....except that Sierra Nevada is pretty much cheaper than every microbrewery in the country in terms of bang for the buck.BORIStheCrusher;1173565 wrote:Hoptimum
Double Trouble
*Although I do like LEM and don't think it's overpriced.
I think Lake Erie Monster is pretty much on par or cheaper than every IIPA out there.
Besides, I don't think price is any way to judge a beer. If its good, its worth it.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
May 16, 2012 10:43pm
I agree, I'm looking to drink stuff that tastes good. Paid $25 for a bottle of Cantillon Lou Pepe and would do it again in a second; was amazing.Mooney44Cards;1173585 wrote: Besides, I don't think price is any way to judge a beer. If its good, its worth it.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
May 16, 2012 10:52pm
LOL, I should mention that I am drinking a Steel Reserve tallboy right now; bought it at the gas station earlier as kind of a joke. It's actually not as awful as I thought It'd be. It's far from good, but I'm about to finish it and I'm pretty sure I'd take it over a Heineken.