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tuskytuffguy
Posts: 615
Jul 17, 2011 8:41pm
So, I tried something new earlier. It was Lake Erie Monster. A 9.1% IPA. Wasn't too shabby, if you like a strong, hoppy beer. Just wondered if others have had it, and what you thought? I know there's Great Lakes lovers on here.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jul 17, 2011 8:43pm
I enjoyed it. A very good beer.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jul 17, 2011 8:48pm
Christmas Ale = GOAT
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jul 17, 2011 8:48pm
Have wanted to try Great Lakes but haven't yet. May do that next weekend.
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adog
Posts: 567
Jul 17, 2011 8:54pm
Had a few last weekend..loved it
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jul 17, 2011 8:55pm
The Lake Eire Monster was a pretty dang good beer. Their Seasonal Beers are pretty good, but their year round beers are just okay. (IMO) They are pretty much over priced in SW Ohio, so I choose better beers at the same price point.
Lots more info about some of their beers on this thread. --> http://www.ohiochatter.com/forum/threads/22397-Beer-discussion-(former-Walgreens-beer-thread)
Lots more info about some of their beers on this thread. --> http://www.ohiochatter.com/forum/threads/22397-Beer-discussion-(former-Walgreens-beer-thread)
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jul 17, 2011 8:57pm
Conway's Irish Ale is my favorite.
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tuskytuffguy
Posts: 615
Jul 17, 2011 9:02pm
Have always loved Dortmunder, Burning River, and Holy Moses, too. I dunno why, but I seem fascinated with the names and labels they come up with. The Lake Erie Monster label is beast.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jul 17, 2011 9:58pm
I like the Burning River the best but I think there beers are all above average.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 17, 2011 10:24pm
All their beers are good. They are strong, and you get fucked up off them, so thats a huge + as well.
They are quite expensive though, unless you are at the Brewer in Cleveland.
They are quite expensive though, unless you are at the Brewer in Cleveland.
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tuskytuffguy
Posts: 615
Jul 17, 2011 11:00pm
Always wanted to go to their diner/pub. Ahhh, someday.... But, I'm gonna have to get a room, lol. The store I got the Lake Erie Monster from was selling 4-packs of it for $10. I bought a single for $2.75. I love their beers, but I only buy it when I got the mullah.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Jul 17, 2011 11:17pm
I had the Lake Erie Monster brew a few weeks back. Pretty good shit. But I expected nothing less from Great Lakes.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jul 17, 2011 11:46pm
Commodore Perry YUM
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jul 18, 2011 1:00am
Was a fan of the LEM. Several of their seasonals are solid. Obviously the Christmas Ale gets all the press (though I actually prefer Thirsty Dog's Christmas ale to GL). The Nosferatu is solid as well.
I had a chance to eat dinner at the Great Lakes Brewing Company last week. It was a lot of fun, and the beers are somehow better on tap (had an American Pale Ale, an IPA, and a Porter).
I'm of the persuasion that Great Lakes is often overpriced, but I don't mind it so much if I can afford it, because I like buying local, and when it comes with some quality, well that just makes me all the more proud to buy local.
I had a chance to eat dinner at the Great Lakes Brewing Company last week. It was a lot of fun, and the beers are somehow better on tap (had an American Pale Ale, an IPA, and a Porter).
I'm of the persuasion that Great Lakes is often overpriced, but I don't mind it so much if I can afford it, because I like buying local, and when it comes with some quality, well that just makes me all the more proud to buy local.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Jul 18, 2011 9:03am
I have a show on Saturday in Cleveland. Just found out that the venue is literally 4 and a half miles from Great Lakes Brewery.
I know what I'll be doing Saturday before the show.
I know what I'll be doing Saturday before the show.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jul 18, 2011 9:49am
sherm03;833003 wrote:I have a show on Saturday in Cleveland. Just found out that the venue is literally 4 and a half miles from Great Lakes Brewery.
I know what I'll be doing Saturday before the show.
You're still getting paid to be not funny?
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Sonofanump
Jul 18, 2011 10:01am
Was at the brewpub about 10 days ago. Hit the sampler, then a belgian blueberry wheat, then hit the monster again, then the blueberry wheat again, then took the fatty wagon to the tribe game to sober up.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Jul 18, 2011 11:44am
bases_loaded;833022 wrote:You're still getting paid to be not funny?
Yep.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jul 18, 2011 12:07pm
Ed Fitz and Christmas Ale are great. I don't know that I've tried any of the others.
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UANyg
Posts: 265
Jul 18, 2011 12:54pm
big fan of GLBC. Lake Erie Monster is probably my favorite beer I've had. Absolutely love it.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jul 18, 2011 2:32pm
justincredible;833112 wrote:Ed Fitz and Christmas Ale are great. I don't know that I've tried any of the others.
The Edmund Fitzgerald might be one of the better porters I've had. Southern Tier has a good one too, but I'm a fan.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jul 23, 2011 12:02am
Edmund Fitzgerald is my favorite GL year round beer.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jul 23, 2011 12:07am
I Wear Pants;838588 wrote:Edmund Fitzgerald is my favorite GL year round beer.
I'm honestly just about to pour one right now. Damn good but I haven't had it in a while.
tcarrier32
Posts: 1,497
Jul 23, 2011 12:10am
edmund fitz is my favorite beer.
however, i do have the holy moses white ale illustration framed and hanging above my bedroom door. (as an athiest, something about Moses Cleveland parting Lake Erie really makes me smile every time I look at it) safe to say i love great lakes, its one of the reasons i'm happy to live in ohio.
however, i do have the holy moses white ale illustration framed and hanging above my bedroom door. (as an athiest, something about Moses Cleveland parting Lake Erie really makes me smile every time I look at it) safe to say i love great lakes, its one of the reasons i'm happy to live in ohio.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Jul 23, 2011 12:29am
sherm03;833003 wrote:I have a show on Saturday in Cleveland. Just found out that the venue is literally 4 and a half miles from Great Lakes Brewery.
I know what I'll be doing Saturday before the show.
bases_loaded;833022 wrote:You're still getting paid to be not funny?
sherm03;833099 wrote:Yep.
Maybe he is funnier when he is drunk?
i have never tried a GL beer. Might have to one day though. Is there a good starter beer to try?
