Thread: Trader Joes is carrying a whole bunch of more beers

Originally Posted by Watti

Haven't tried it, no... I've just had the two varieties at TJ's, but I'll definitely keep an eye out for the Imperial Stout

TJ's carries the organic lager, nut brown ale (one of my favorite browns), Winter Welcome (an absolute winter favorite) and the tadcaster bitter which is a good one too.

You can find the Sam Smith India Ale, Imperial Stout, Oatmeal Stout (just wondrous in every way) and the Taddy Porter at pretty much all specialty beer stores.

Sam Smith doesn't have a bad one out there, but the Imperial Stout, Winter Welcome, and Oatmeal Stout are by far their greatest offerings. Can't argue the prices of them either!

Originally Posted by Azagthoth

I'm a micro brew guy myself and Duvel didn't lift my kilt much. I just thought it was impressive to see TJ's carrying it, even though it isn't a go-to beer for me.

It's not a beer I'd buy on a regular basis either but it's worth trying if you like darker beers.

Originally Posted by Mr. Irreverent

It's not a beer I'd buy on a regular basis either but it's worth trying if you like darker beers.

You know, I believe that my disappointment lies within how overvalued Duvel is on beeradvocate. I was expecting a noteworthy brew, but rather I could come up with 10 Belgian ales at point blank that I would grab before even considering a Duvel.

Originally Posted by Azagthoth

You know, I believe that my disappointment lies within how overvalued Duvel is on beeradvocate. I was expecting a noteworthy brew, but rather I could come up with 10 Belgian ales at point blank that I would grab before even considering a Duvel.

Personal preference I guess and I don't really blame you. Can you recommend me some of your favorites?

Originally Posted by Mr. Irreverent

Personal preference I guess and I don't really blame you. Can you recommend me some of your favorites?

A lot of my favorites you won't really come across unless you have something valuable for trading with another beer connoisseur, but I will try my best to list my favorite brews that are readily accessible at most specialty beer stores:

Sierra Nevada - Pale Ale, Stout, Celebration Ale, Bigfoot, Harvest Ale
Russian River - Blind Pig, Pliny the Elder
Stone - Imperial Russian Stout, Double Bastard, Pale Ale, IPA
Chimay - Grande Reserve (Blue)
AleSmith - Speedway Stout, IPA, Horny Devil
Unibroue - Trois Pistoles, La Fin Du Monde
Allagash - Grand Cru, White
Avery - Maharaja
GreenFlash - West Coast IPA, Imperial IPA, Double Stout
Lagunitas - Hop Stoopid, Cappucino Stout
Port - High Tide, Santa's Little Helper,
The Lost Abbey - Serpents Stout
Rogue - Dead Guy Ale, Chocolate Stout, Santa's Private Reserve, Imperial Stout

Hope that helps !

By the way, all 3 Chimays are godlike but the blue is their best

Originally Posted by Azagthoth

A lot of my favorites you won't really come across unless you have something valuable for trading with another beer connoisseur, but I will try my best to list my favorite brews that are readily accessible at most specialty beer stores:

Sierra Nevada - Pale Ale, Stout, Celebration Ale, Bigfoot, Harvest Ale
Russian River - Blind Pig, Pliny the Elder
Stone - Imperial Russian Stout, Double Bastard, Pale Ale, IPA
Chimay - Grande Reserve (Blue)
AleSmith - Speedway Stout, IPA, Horny Devil
Unibroue - Trois Pistoles, La Fin Du Monde
Allagash - Grand Cru, White
Avery - Maharaja
GreenFlash - West Coast IPA, Imperial IPA, Double Stout
Lagunitas - Hop Stoopid, Cappucino Stout
Port - High Tide, Santa's Little Helper,
The Lost Abbey - Serpents Stout
Rogue - Dead Guy Ale, Chocolate Stout, Santa's Private Reserve, Imperial Stout

Hope that helps !

By the way, all 3 Chimays are godlike but the blue is their best

Thank you! I do love the Chimays and I will work on that list (sans Sierra Nevada which i already love) as soon as possible.

Do you like Anchor Steam? Cuz that's my #1 alltime. Anchor Porter... fuggetaboutit.

A word of warning about the beer at TJs- I am not convinced that they take good care of it in transportation and stocking. I've had a few skunks from there.

Originally Posted by Arrogant Ba$tard

A word of warning about the beer at TJs- I am not convinced that they take good care of it in transportation and stocking. I've had a few skunks from there.

No ****?

I've never had a problem there

Originally Posted by Arrogant Ba$tard

A word of warning about the beer at TJs- I am not convinced that they take good care of it in transportation and stocking. I've had a few skunks from there.

Nothing that a few lemons or limes couldn't help.