Thread: The recommend-a-beer thread

Had me some Sierra Nevada Torpedo extra IPA, was pretty damn good!

I wasn't very big on the 11th Anniversary, but for some reason the Sublimely Self Righteous tasted better....

KRBC IPA >>>>>>>>>>> Firestone IPA

just thought ya might like to know.
Posted via Kern River Brewery

Originally Posted by BeerMan

KRBC IPA >>>>>>>>>>> Firestone IPA

just thought ya might like to know.
Posted via Kern River Brewery

>>>>>>>>>>> really? That many? I find that kinda hard to believe. Is it available in bottle or just at their tap room? Firestone makes some very good beers. Very consistent, high quality, and local (for me). Let's hear more about it.

Originally Posted by Stormy2213

>>>>>>>>>>> really? That many? I find that kinda hard to believe. Is it available in bottle or just at their tap room? Firestone makes some very good beers. Very consistent, high quality, and local (for me). Let's hear more about it.

Im not knocking the Union Jack IPA at all. it's great by itself, but if you were to drink Kern River Brewing's Just Outstanding IPA next to Firestone's, well, you should find a huge difference. the JO IPA is much crisper and the drinkability is easier than its counterpart. and I found the UJ IPA a bit more hoppy than I had realized.

both were from the tap.

by the way, I think Thirteen-Ten, while he had already sampled the JO last weekend, may have had a UJ at some point in time. I would like to hear his opinion.

Originally Posted by BeerMan

KRBC IPA >>>>>>>>>>> Firestone IPA

just thought ya might like to know.
Posted via Kern River Brewery

After trying KRBC IPA at Booze-a-Palooza, im going to have to agree until i find a better tasting IPA. I dont think its going to happen.

booze-a-palooza??!?!?!

Originally Posted by BeerMan

Im not knocking the Union Jack IPA at all. it's great by itself, but if you were to drink Kern River Brewing's Just Outstanding IPA next to Firestone's, well, you should find a huge difference. the JO IPA is much crisper and the drinkability is easier than its counterpart. and I found the UJ IPA a bit more hoppy than I had realized.

both were from the tap.

by the way, I think Thirteen-Ten, while he had already sampled the JO last weekend, may have had a UJ at some point in time. I would like to hear his opinion.

Well damn, I guess I'm going to have to get my butt to Kernville to try it! Thanks for the clarification (you too Thirteen-Ten). Always like getting new recommendations.

Kona Brewing Longboard Island Lager – As with most lagers, it’s light and crisp with a golden color. Not very strong in aroma or flavor. More on the mild side. The label says that is a bit more hoppy than other brews, but it’s not as hoppy as a Sierra Nevada. Still there is a slight hop bitterness in the finish. With the malt backbone and the slight hop finish the taste is very tea-like to me which is unusual but very pleasing. That tea characteristic makes this beer more refreshing than my usual heavier fare.