The recommend-a-beer thread

[Obediah]

I am telling you guys. One of the best beers out there is Bridgeport Pintail Ale

http://www.bridgeportbrew.com/images/bp-brews-pintail03.jpg

Bev-mo carries it, it's the only way I know of to get it in CA

[Homer Simpson]

Now that the CBA is almost signed, I suggest a Molson Golden.

[BeerMan]

thanks. I'll have to pick that up today since I am low on beers. well, I have a few Fat Tires left but they apparently are undrinkable now.

is this the beginning of the Beer Of The Week thing?

[BeerMan]

Now that the CBA is almost signed, I suggest a Molson Golden.
save that for another week :)

[Obediah]

thanks. I'll have to pick that up today since I am low on beers. well, I have a few Fat Tires left but they apparently are undrinkable now.

is this the beginning of the Beer Of The Week thing?
If you want to be in charge of the beer of the week....it's all yours. With your screename, it's a perfect fit!

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

Some quick picks of the day:

Amber:
Abita Amber
Abita Turbo Dog

Summer Wheat:
Erdinger Heffewiesen

Stout:
Rogue Shakespeare Stout

[Fooferah]

All this getting along and agreement is making me feel kind of freaked out. What's wrong with all you people? ;)

[go]

For a Pilsner, try the ones from Plzen, Czech Republic.

Pilsner Urquell and Czechvar are a couple you can find.

[go]

All this getting along and agreement is making me feel kind of freaked out. What's wrong with all you people? ;)
Food brings family together! :kicking: :yourbase:

[Winston Smith]

http://www.neonsign.com/eng_lightedsigns/images/tequiza-light-box-final.jpg

[BeerMan]

If you want to be in charge of the beer of the week....it's all yours. With your screename, it's a perfect fit!
ah I was waiting on Doug to start it up. apparently, this forum is his turf.

[Obediah]

ah I was waiting on Doug to start it up. apparently, this forum is his turf.
I will ask him, but I am sure he doesn't mind

[DougW8]

ah I was waiting on Doug to start it up. apparently, this forum is his turf.


Be my guest. I am going to start up something soon , but a beer of the week thread will enhance my plans. So go for it.

By the way, the Pintail Ale is an excellent start. I was up in Oregon last summer and brought an entire case back with me. I would put this beer near the top of my ratings.

[Rebar71]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again...

http://www.stonebrew.com/tasting/ipa/ipa.jpg

Nothing better for my money.

6.9% mother****ers!

[BeerMan]

that's a great beer, Rebar

[BeerMan]

Be my guest. I am going to start up something soon , but a beer of the week thread will enhance my plans. So go for it.
alright, starting next week, the special beer featuring... Corona.










j/k folks

[Obediah]

Be my guest. I am going to start up something soon , but a beer of the week thread will enhance my plans. So go for it.

By the way, the Pintail Ale is an excellent start. I was up in Oregon last summer and brought an entire case back with me. I would put this beer near the top of my ratings.
Bevo sells it as a seasonal brew.

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again...

http://www.stonebrew.com/tasting/ipa/ipa.jpg

Nothing better for my money.

6.9% mother****ers!

Have you tried the Ruination version? I think it is better.

[roenick]

I have said it before and I will say it again:

Alaskan Amber

http://www.alaskanbeer.com/ourbrew.html (http://www.alaskanbeer.com/ourbrew.html)

[DougW8]

Bevo sells it as a seasonal brew.


Now that there is one close, I can pick it up more often. In fact, that was my first purchase. I'll be up in Portland for a few days starting Sunday. I plan on sampling lots of brews while I'm there. Hope I can stay awake during my conference.

[shab]

I don't drink, but I stumbled across this odd idea today...

LINK (http://www.nacsonline.com/NR/exeres/00005c1fqinhgjwlkkccdhgy/NewsPosting.asp?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fNACS%2fNews%2fnd0713054%2ehtm&NRNODEGUID=%7bB0408DDD-61E6-488B-ACFE-C30BCD192344%7d&NRQUERYTERMINATOR=1&cookie%5Ftest=1)

[Obediah]

Now that there is one close, I can pick it up more often. In fact, that was my first purchase. I'll be up in Portland for a few days starting Sunday. I plan on sampling lots of brews while I'm there. Hope I can stay awake during my conference.
If you can bring me back a couple six packs of Blue Heron, I will be forever in debt to you

http://www.bridgeportbrew.com/images/bp-brews-blueheron-03.jpg

[GALLY]

I have said it before and I will say it again:

Alaskan Amber

http://www.alaskanbeer.com/ourbrew.html (http://www.alaskanbeer.com/ourbrew.html)
I agree with that choice. I found it while on an Alaskan cruise two years ago. Then recently a local restaurant has it on tap and I actually found it in an Alberstons.

Another favorite is Firestone Double Barrell Unfiltered. You can't get it at the store but at the brewhouse it is mighty tasty.........

[Azagthoth]

I agree with that choice. I found it while on an Alaskan cruise two years ago. Then recently a local restaurant has it on tap and I actually found it in an Alberstons.

Another favorite is Firestone Double Barrell Unfiltered. You can't get it at the store but at the brewhouse it is mighty tasty.........

I LOVE Firestone Double Barrell. Possibly the best microbrew out there.

Haven't been to the brewhouse, if i ever go i'll try the unfiltered.

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

I LOVE Firestone Double Barrell. Possibly the best microbrew out there.

Haven't been to the brewhouse, if i ever go i'll try the unfiltered.

It's not bad at all, but in my brewpub travels, there are plenty of better brews out there. Keep tasting as many different ones as you can.

[GALLY]

I LOVE Firestone Double Barrell. Possibly the best microbrew out there.

Haven't been to the brewhouse, if i ever go i'll try the unfiltered.
If you are ever traveling on the central coast the Firestone Brewery is in Buelton across the freeway from Pea Soup Andersons. I think they just opened another one in Atascadero right of the freeway as well but I haven't been to that one.

I highly recommend dropping in for a quick taste if you are in the area. They also have a really good chili if have a chance to stay for a meal....

[DougW8]

If you can bring me back a couple six packs of Blue Heron, I will be forever in debt to you

http://www.bridgeportbrew.com/images/bp-brews-blueheron-03.jpg

I brought a couple of six packs back last year, but I drank them before I ever had a chance to get them to you. I'm flying this year, so may be a bit harder. I'll see what I can do. Really, I thought 1 six pack for me, 1 for John, Ok, 7 bottles for me, 5 for John. Well, I'm sure John would be happy if I saved him 3 beers. Some indication of the quality of that brew. Maybe I should just arrange shipping while I'm there. :)

[trainwreck]

stone stout! absolutly the best dark there is
reaper redemtion red very tasty

[garthiac]

For a Pilsner, try the ones from Plzen, Czech Republic.

Pilsner Urquell and Czechvar are a couple you can find.
quick question..... how many of you know that czechvar's real name is budvar and that its the ORIGINAL budweiser?

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

quick question..... how many of you know that czechvar's real name is budvar and that its the ORIGINAL budweiser?

I've had a Budvar in Prague and I was told it is not the original Budweiser. Urban myth.

[Obediah]

I brought a couple of six packs back last year, but I drank them before I ever had a chance to get them to you. I'm flying this year, so may be a bit harder. I'll see what I can do. Really, I thought 1 six pack for me, 1 for John, Ok, 7 bottles for me, 5 for John. Well, I'm sure John would be happy if I saved him 3 beers. Some indication of the quality of that brew. Maybe I should just arrange shipping while I'm there. :)
That and the Pintail were my 2 favorite beers before Bridgeport stopped shipping to Cali

I will gladly pay you for the beer, the shipping and a six pack for yourself. Hook a KJ up!

[BeerMan]

Budvar is indeed the original Budweiser, the trademark of which Anheuser-Busch has been filing lawsuits in order to try and protect. this has been going on for a couple of years, with both breweries attacking each other. Budvar even launched a worldwide campaign to blame A-B and other big breweries for the decline in quality of the beers. can't disagree with them, eh?

LINK (http://www.realbeer.com/news/articles/news-002363.php)


I've had a Budvar in Prague and I was told it is not the original Budweiser. Urban myth.
so, was it any better than A-B's version?

btw, Falstaff, owned by Pabst, has ceased production due to declining sales. Falstaff was one of the biggest selling beers in the U.S. in the 50's and 60's. the last batch had been delivered last month.

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

The Budvar was equally dreadful. I think both breweries should just go away then. Terrible stuff. And no one should be an expert on Bud.

[mitchrock]

The Budvar was equally dreadful. I think both breweries should just go away then. Terrible stuff. And no one should be an expert on Bud.

Don't be so mean. We rely on Az's Bud expertise.

[BeerMan]

we need to have an expert on Bud, otherwise people will blindly devote their lives to ****ty beers.

[BeerMan]

If you are ever traveling on the central coast the Firestone Brewery is in Buelton across the freeway from Pea Soup Andersons. I think they just opened another one in Atascadero right of the freeway as well but I haven't been to that one.

I highly recommend dropping in for a quick taste if you are in the area. They also have a really good chili if have a chance to stay for a meal....
thanks for the heads up! I should pay them a visit next time I go up north to see my grandma.

[zmtnbik]

thanks. I'll have to pick that up today since I am low on beers. well, I have a few Fat Tires left but they apparently are undrinkable now.

is this the beginning of the Beer Of The Week thing?

If you pick up some Pintail, let me know how it compares to the Fatties.
BTW - why are the Fatties undrinkable now?

[BeerMan]

apparently, they aged too much. as you've said before, it is better off the tap. or if bought in Colorado.

when I say undrinkable, it means that the beer is mostly flat. I was not at all impressed with the taste either. I have three bottles left.

[DougW8]

That and the Pintail were my 2 favorite beers before Bridgeport stopped shipping to Cali

I will gladly pay you for the beer, the shipping and a six pack for yourself. Hook a KJ up!

I'll see what I can do.

[P.I.T.A.]

The nectar of the god's is also known by the name Kilkenny. Brewed in the town of Kilkenny Ireland.

Best beer there has ever been. Unfortunately, the only place you can get it is pretty much every where except North America. Unless that's changed since the last time I checked which has been some time. First time I had it was in a pub called Kitty O'Shea's in Darwin, Australia. I'm not much of a beer drinker, I usually stick to the harder side of the liqour house, but I would drink before ice water in Iraq. Wonderful taste and smooth. I highly recommend it, if you can ever get your hands on some.

Also had it in Thailand, but it was like 10 USD per pint. Much cheaper in Australia.

http://www.maplesportsbar.com/index.php?template=index.tpl&node=22 (http://www.maplesportsbar.com/index.php?template=index.tpl&node=22)

[rinkrat]

Do like the locals, Get Blatzed!!

[Homer Simpson]

Being that it is Friday and 3:00pm, I just cracked open a New Castle.

Mmmm Beeeer


I love beer fridays

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

I've got my eyes on a Brother Davids Triple Belgian-Style from Anderson Valley Brewing Company. I had the Double last weekend. Very tasty and very strong. The Triple weighs in at 10%.

[A-FROGIRL]

Here are my favs:
http://www.liquidsolutions.biz/product/images/grants%20hopzilla.gif Rebar, you must try this if you like IPAshttp://img.epinions.com/images/opti/c1/91/Stone_Ruination_IPA-resized200.jpg
http://www.mindspring.com/~dsheppard/photos/alaska/amber.jpg
Best Beer EVER is:
http://www.arrogantbastard.com/doublebastard/2004/oaked.gif

[BeerMan]

that reminds me. it's time to raid the local BevMo!

[Rebar71]

Have you tried the Ruination version? I think it is better.
Of course I have. There isn't a beer made by Stone that I haven't tried. I like it too - I just wish they made it in a 6er.

[Rebar71]

Best Beer EVER is:
http://www.arrogantbastard.com/doublebastard/2004/oaked.gif
I have one of those (empty) bottles sitting next to my computer. My wife got it for me last X-mas. I savored it and drank it over three days.

[DougW8]

Perhaps we need an LGK beer club. Here's a link to a place that will ship Bridgeport and other Northwest beers, but they advise that it is best to order large quanities, 5-6 cases. I have a loading dock right around the corner from my office, but I don't know how the unversity would feel about a shipment of beer. But check this place out:
http://www.belmont-station.com/bst_map.html (http://www.belmont-station.com/bst_map.html)

[DougW8]

Another of the fine Bridgeport Ales which I brought home with every intention of sharing last year.

http://www.bridgeportbrew.com/images/bp-brews-ropewalk.jpg

[Azagthoth]

Don't be so mean. We rely on Az's Bud expertise.

LOL.

As far as Budweiser goes, I could take it or leave it. It's an ok beer to throw in the mix every now and then but it's not what I normally drink. Too much of that stuff gives me nasty headaches the next day so if I'm drinking to drink a lot I go with Sam Adams or a Miller product. If I can only have 6 or so then i'll go import (New Castle, Heineken, San Miguel, San Miguel Dark).

There are much nasteir beers out there than Budweiser. BTW it's not an urban myth about the Czech origins.

[Azagthoth]

Perhaps we need an LGK beer club. Here's a link to a place that will ship Bridgeport and other Northwest beers, but they advise that it is best to order large quanities, 5-6 cases. I have a loading dock right around the corner from my office, but I don't know how the unversity would feel about a shipment of beer. But check this place out:
http://www.belmont-station.com/bst_map.html (http://www.belmont-station.com/bst_map.html)

If we do that I'll buy a case or two and give it a shot.

If I get two, you get one, and KJ gets one, then we have 4 total cases. I'm sure others would do it too.

[BeerMan]

just got back from BevMo.

the only Bridgeport they have in stock are the IPA and the Pintail Copper Ale. I grabbed the IPA.

I also picked up Dixie Beer (slow brewed). I've had their Blackened Voodoo and the Crimson. both are great. I had the Dixie Beer in a rib place, of which did not impress me at all, thus I've forgotten about how the beer went.

somehow, a bottle of Stone's Ruination IPA followed me home.

with any luck, the reviews will be up at the end of the weekend.

cheers!

[DougW8]

just got back from BevMo.

the only Bridgeport they have in stock are the IPA and the Pintail Copper Ale. I grabbed the IPA.

I also picked up Dixie Beer (slow brewed). I've had their Blackened Voodoo and the Crimson. both are great. I had the Dixie Beer in a rib place, of which did not impress me at all, thus I've forgotten about how the beer went.

somehow, a bottle of Stone's Ruination IPA followed me home.

with any luck, the reviews will be up at the end of the weekend.

cheers!

I really like the Bridgeport IPA, it wins top homors at a lot of brewfests all over the world. The Pintail Ale is every bit as good as KJ said.

[rinkrat]

http://www.pyramidbrew.com/images/bottles_2005/curve_ball.jpg

Not sure if this one is good but they have a game:
http://www.pyramidbrew.com/promotions/curveball/index.html (http://www.pyramidbrew.com/promotions/curveball/index.html)

[Obediah]

Perhaps we need an LGK beer club. Here's a link to a place that will ship Bridgeport and other Northwest beers, but they advise that it is best to order large quanities, 5-6 cases. I have a loading dock right around the corner from my office, but I don't know how the unversity would feel about a shipment of beer. But check this place out:
http://www.belmont-station.com/bst_map.html (http://www.belmont-station.com/bst_map.html)
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[Obediah]

just got back from BevMo.

the only Bridgeport they have in stock are the IPA and the Pintail Copper Ale. I grabbed the IPA.

I also picked up Dixie Beer (slow brewed). I've had their Blackened Voodoo and the Crimson. both are great. I had the Dixie Beer in a rib place, of which did not impress me at all, thus I've forgotten about how the beer went.

somehow, a bottle of Stone's Ruination IPA followed me home.

with any luck, the reviews will be up at the end of the weekend.

cheers!
Their IPA is damn good, but the Pintail is their best beer. Be sure ot grab some Pintail next time

Those are the only two Bridgepors you will find at Bevmo

[BeerMan]

Pintail Copper Ale? not exactly what you were talking about in the first place, but yeah I'll pick that up next time.

[Obediah]

Sure it was, look at the first post of the thread

http://www.letsgokings.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=90211&page=1 (http://www.letsgokings.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=90211&page=1)

[A-FROGIRL]

Perhaps we need an LGK beer club. Here's a link to a place that will ship Bridgeport and other Northwest beers, but they advise that it is best to order large quanities, 5-6 cases. I have a loading dock right around the corner from my office, but I don't know how the unversity would feel about a shipment of beer. But check this place out:
http://www.belmont-station.com/bst_map.html (http://www.belmont-station.com/bst_map.html)

Sign me up for the LGK Beer Club. A-FRODOG will be the mascot.
http://www.letsgokings.com/gallery/files/4/2/3/6/07-17-05_2124.jpg

[capnking]

Alesmith X Ipa is pretty good stuff that they brew locally here in San Diego as well worth a shot if you like real hoppy beers like Stone.

[BeerMan]

I'll have to say that the Ruination IPA is quite bitter with a little bit of an aftertaste. not to knock the heavy ale, it's a great brew, but I'd prefer an ABA over it.

[BeerMan]

Sure it was, look at the first post of the thread

http://www.letsgokings.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=90211&page=1 (http://www.letsgokings.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=90211&page=1)


I am telling you guys. One of the best beers out there is Bridgeport Pintail Ale

kinda obvious, ain't it?

[roenick]

A couple of things.

I am all over the LGK beerclub! Great idea Doug!

Pyramid is not one to be missed. Their Apricot Ale is unique. Not to the standards of all the other beers mentioned here but not a bad brew. It is really bizarre taking the first whiff of a newly opened bottle and smelling apricots! If you don't like apricots don't go there. But if you do you won't be disappointed.

[GALLY]

A couple of things.

I am all over the LGK beerclub! Great idea Doug!

Pyramid is not one to be missed. Their Apricot Ale is unique. Not to the standards of all the other beers mentioned here but not a bad brew. It is really bizarre taking the first whiff of a newly opened bottle and smelling apricots! If you don't like apricots don't go there. But if you do you won't be disappointed.
I agree. I was in Seattle last summer and for the week I was there it was 95-97 degrees. I hit the Pyramid brewhouse right across the street from SafeCo Field and the Apricot Ale was nice in the heat.....

[roenick]

I agree. I was in Seattle last summer and for the week I was there it was 95-97 degrees. I hit the Pyramid brewhouse right across the street from SafeCo Field and the Apricot Ale was nice in the heat.....

Man a Pyramid Apricot Ale off the tap? That must have been nice.

Also does anyone else notice a trend here? Seattle and good beer? I have family and lots of friends there so I am biased but there is some outstanding beers that have been developed there. Red Hook was absolutely great before they went public and were over exposed. That beer was a legend in Seattle for awhile but then they went public too quick. I think Galley and DougW8 know of what I speak regarding Seattle and beer. I would even suggest a trip to the city just for the beer tasting. It would be worth it.

I think the beer club idea is a very good one. We could pool resources and buy 6 or 7 cases of choice brew at a time knocking the cost way down. This is really the only way to get these good beers down this far south. Let me know about interest. Thanks.

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

Man a Pyramid Apricot Ale off the tap? That must have been nice.

Also does anyone else notice a trend here? Seattle and good beer? I have family and lots of friends there so I am biased but there is some outstanding beers that have been developed there. Red Hook was absolutely great before they went public and were over exposed. That beer was a legend in Seattle for awhile but then they went public too quick. I think Galley and DougW8 know of what I speak regarding Seattle and beer. I would even suggest a trip to the city just for the beer tasting. It would be worth it.

I think the beer club idea is a very good one. We could pool resources and buy 6 or 7 cases of choice brew at a time knocking the cost way down. This is really the only way to get these good beers down this far south. Let me know about interest. Thanks.

I loved Red Hook. I recently read that they closed their old tasting room. Shame. Seattle and Portland have a ton of great microbrews. Must be the rain that makes em want to brew?

[GALLY]

Man a Pyramid Apricot Ale off the tap? That must have been nice.

Also does anyone else notice a trend here? Seattle and good beer? I have family and lots of friends there so I am biased but there is some outstanding beers that have been developed there. Red Hook was absolutely great before they went public and were over exposed. That beer was a legend in Seattle for awhile but then they went public too quick. I think Galley and DougW8 know of what I speak regarding Seattle and beer. I would even suggest a trip to the city just for the beer tasting. It would be worth it.

I think the beer club idea is a very good one. We could pool resources and buy 6 or 7 cases of choice brew at a time knocking the cost way down. This is really the only way to get these good beers down this far south. Let me know about interest. Thanks.
Off the tap was actually the first time I ever tried the Apricot Ale. It was very nice especially in the heat. Nice and crisp.

I loved that place. Right across from the baseball field so I was able to go over to the brewhouse grab a few beers then head to the game. I actually caught three games while I was there for the week. It doesn't get much better than beer and baseball......

[JJ289]

Have you tried the Ruination version? I think it is better.

There Smoked Porter is awesome!

[JJ289]

quick question..... how many of you know that czechvar's real name is budvar and that its the ORIGINAL budweiser?

There was a lawsuit over the name. Budvar had been around for a few centuries. Anyway, budweiser is awful stuff. They use rice malt in their brewing process to cut down on cost. That's sinful!

[Creeping Death]

If you can get it fresh, on tap, in the Bay Area, Anchor Steam is a mighty tasty brew.

My favorite beer is no longer available in the states...

http://beermats.free.fr/SousBocks/C/scans/Caffreys1.jpg

That is some tasty stuff!

[BeerMan]

Anchor Steam goes hand in hand with a steaming bowl of clam chowder in the Fisherman's Wharf like Jack goes hand in hand with Jill up the hill.

you know what I mean. put that at the top of the list of things to do before your last day on Earth.

[Obediah]

My favorite Anchor Steam is their Wheat Beer. The Yardhouse used to have it on tap, last time I checked Goathill Tavern still does

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

My favorite Anchor Steam is their Wheat Beer. The Yardhouse used to have it on tap, last time I checked Goathill Tavern still does

How is the Old Goat Hill these days? It used to be crawling with jarheads looking to fight. What is the crowd now?

[Obediah]

How is the Old Goat Hill these days? It used to be crawling with jarheads looking to fight. What is the crowd now?
How long ago was this?

I haven't been in about a year, but have never seen that crowd there.

[mitchrock]

I love Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout. By far my favorite.

[BeerMan]

How is the Old Goat Hill these days? It used to be crawling with jarheads looking to fight. What is the crowd now?
last time I was there 6-7 years ago, only saw mostly yuppie/hipster crowd, the usual afterwork social crowd.

[DougW8]

Just got back from a few days in Portland. Didn't have near enough time away from my conference to see the local pubs. Did get a chnace to try some Blackhook Porter, which I had not had before. Pretty decent porter put out by Redhook. Yhe conference itself featured Widmer at the various receptions. Very nice perk on the flight on Horizon (Alaska) Airlines. They now offer free beer and wine on the flights to Portland. They feature a different brew each month. This month it was Pyramid Hefeweisen.

[mitchrock]

Just got back from a few days in Portland. Didn't have near enough time away from my conference to see the local pubs. Did get a chnace to try some Blackhook Porter, which I had not had before. Pretty decent porter put out by Redhook. Yhe conference itself featured Widmer at the various receptions. Very nice perk on the flight on Horizon (Alaska) Airlines. They now offer free beer and wine on the flights to Portland. They feature a different brew each month. This month it was Pyramid Hefeweisen.


Love the Blackhook Porter. Great Stout to have with a cigar.

[lakingsfan2000]

My favorite beer is Yuengling Lager. It isn't fancy or anything, but it tastes great. Unfortunately you cannot get it on the West Coast, but its available across most of the East Coast. Its much better on tap than out of the bottle or can.

http://p.vtourist.com/1962301-Yuengling_Americas_Oldest_Brewery-Philadelphia.jpg

[JJ289]

Never had anything from them, but I do know that it's the oldest continually operating brewery in the US.

[rinkrat]

http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/BrewPub/OnTap/784.jpg

I stayed near Bend Oregon on the Deschutes River, so the Deschutes Brewery was a natural. This Black Butte is a little bitter like Guiness but not quite so stout. A very good local beer and I enjoyed several and like it better than Guinness.

http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/BrewPub/OnTap/782.jpg

I tried this one also and it was like Anchor Steam Beer, light with a real fresh taste. Really enjoyable in the 90 degree heat of Oregon. I'd like to find these Deschutes brews locally if possible!

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

The Deschutes Brewery is awesome! I went there one December when it was snowing. The Cinder Cone Red is very very good but almost impossible to find down here.

RR- Bevmo has Mirror Pond and Black Butte all the time.

[DougW8]

I'll have my friend in Southern Oregon keep an eye out for the Cinder Cone Red. If he can find it, I'm sure he will ship some down.

[lakingsfan2000]

I was just in Bend. Deschutes has a good seasonal beer going called Twilight Ale. I don't know if you can get it down here (haven't looked at BevMo), but I recommend it if you can find it.

[BeerMan]

had Steinlager for the first time.

also had them for the last time.

it's the NZ version of Budweiser.

I don't know about you, but if a friend gets you that beer, slap him upside the head and make him get a better beer.

[Obediah]

Steinlager tastes like it was pured through a dirty sock

[rinkrat]

OK I hit Bevmo today and got four different Deschutes Brewery brews. Everything from Mirror Pond Pale Ale to the super dark Obsidian.

[rinkrat]

I'm headed back, this Deschutes beer is the best.

[BeerMan]

I'll have to try those Deschutes beers.

btw, Bevmo also carries Stone's Electric Epic ales. what's interesting is that these beers come out roughly every 13 months (3/3/03, 4/4/04, 5/5/05, and so on) but you must preserve it for several years as it ferments to the level of whatever. the ones that are available this year, dated 5/5/05, suggest that you don't open the bottle until the year 2012.

what's up with that? that's a long time to wait. I can envision myself wrapping a bottle in a towel, stuffing it in a paper bag and stowing it away deep in the closet. then forget about it for 7 years.

[petey]

If anyone is ever in Canada, you must try the line of Sleeman's beers. They just came out with an Original Draught, and is a great beer. You don't have to try there whole line, but definately their Honey Brown, and Original Draught.

[BeerMan]

I think BevMo carries Sleeman's

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

I finally found the Cinder Cone Red from Deschutes at Bevmo. Good for a red.

[DougW8]

I finally found the Cinder Cone Red from Deschutes at Bevmo. Good for a red.

I picked some up as well, on my way back from Vegas. A nice bite for a red. My after work brew tonight is a Pintail Ale by Bridgeport, maybe I'll have a Cinder Cone a little later with my cigar.

It's either that or the Chocolate Stout from Rogue. Has anyone tried that one?

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

I picked some up as well, on my way back from Vegas. A nice bite for a red. My after work brew tonight is a Pintail Ale by Bridgeport, maybe I'll have a Cinder Cone a little later with my cigar.

It's either that or the Chocolate Stout from Rogue. Has anyone tried that one?

From the sound of things- you're living large!

[DougW8]

From the sound of things- you're living large!

Add the Blue Heron I had sent down from Oregon, and it has been a very good beer week.

[Catman39]

Some quick picks of the day:

Amber:
Abita Amber
Abita Turbo Dog

Can you get Abita Amber out here? I was just in New Orleans for 2 weeks and that's all we drank. It is very smooth.

http://www.abita.com/images/amber_brew_box.jpg

[Obediah]

Can you get Abita Amber out here? I was just in New Orleans for 2 weeks and that's all we drank. It is very smooth.

http://www.abita.com/images/amber_brew_box.jpg
Bevmo carries it

http://www.bevmo.com/productinfo.asp?sku=00000026555&Dn=166+168&Nr=Store%3A99&Ntt=abita&N=168+0&Nty=1&D=abita&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=All

[no name]

http://www.pyramidbrew.com/images/bottles_2002/hefeweizen.jpg

It's the ale bitches.

[no name]

Drink my beer motha ****a

http://www.gothamist.com/images/2004_02_samueljackson-thumb.jpg

[no name]

And of course from my personal collection.

http://forums.vintagegaming.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=510&d=1118247986
There was only 150 promo "grog" made and I paid 90 bucks to get it.

Grog sucks but every Monkey Island fan needs one. Or at least 149 others need one.

[BeerMan]

I finally picked up a 6er of the pintail copper ale.

maybe it's an acquired taste, but I'm not quite impressed with it. kind of in a disappointing way like the Fat Tire.

[dgrycan]

I'm a little late to the party here (busy drinking), but I'm currently working my way through a sixer of Alaskan Summer Ale, which I picked up at BevMo. Very nice brew. I've been swapping it between Stone Pale Ale's, and I think they are a very nice contrast.

I'm in the hunt for some good winter brews. You know, the hockey, snowball fight, snow face washin' type brews that are nice by the fire, but even better when it's colder outside than you refrigerator.

[rinkrat]

Last week I had a beer called Boont or something from the Andersen Valley in Ca. and it was quite good. I've got to track down some more. Love the bear with antlers :)

http://www.avbc.com/beers/BoontBig.jpg

[16scores]

I really like a beer from a small brewery in CO. The beer is called Fat Tire. I have not been able to find it in CA so I try to bring some back with me every time I go to CO.

[DougW8]

I really like a beer from a small brewery in CO. The beer is called Fat Tire. I have not been able to find it in CA so I try to bring some back with me every time I go to CO.

We discussed Fat Tire in another thread a couple pf months ago. You should be able to find it at BevMo, Liquorama in Upland or at Hollingshead Deli in Orange. Personally, I don't think it comes close to a few of the beers mentioned in this thread.

[BeerMan]

best way to get the Fat Tire at Bevmo is to order it online, as with any other beer, wine and other drinking necessities.

www.bevmo.com

when you do get it, 16scores, please let post your review here. we really think that the location really matters in which the taste may be affected over a period of time. thanks.

[BeerMan]

Last week I had a beer called Boont or something from the Andersen Valley in Ca. and it was quite good. I've got to track down some more. Love the bear with antlers :)

http://www.avbc.com/beers/BoontBig.jpg
that's not a bear. it's a beer! LINK (http://www.avbc.com/visit/boontling.html)

[Obediah]

I was somewhere recently that had Fat Tire on the menu. I will retrace my steps and find out. It might have been Corner Bakery

[DougW8]

Tried a beer last night that I picked up at Hollingshead Deli in Orange. It's called Supplication and is brewed by the Russian River Brewing Company. A most unusual beer. As it says on the bottle, it a "brown ale aged in oak barrels with cherries added". It's rather expensive, at $9.99 for a 12.7oz bottle. Excellent flavor, very complex, each sip seemed to reveal something new. The guy at the deli said to drink 1 bottle now, and put the other away for a few months. After trying the first bottle, the second is calling to me right now.

[irisher]

I was somewhere recently that had Fat Tire on the menu. I will retrace my steps and find out. It might have been Corner Bakery

EJ Molloy's in Long Beach had it for awhile, but they might be out of it now (and I might have had something to do with that.)

It's a little late in the season, but Franzikaner Hefeweissen is the best of the Heffes I've had yet. Tried it at a Beer Dinner and was able to find it at Trader Joe's and BevMo throughout the summer. It's bottled and brewed by Spaten.

[King Taco]

For you Lucky Baldwin's patrons, you have to try the Triple White Sage and Orange Grove. Good stuff!

Also, has anyone tried Hobglobin? I bought a sixer for $14, and I have to say that it's delicious with a great after taste.

[BeerMan]

I plan on shopping at Bevmo for the 9th anniv and the DBA (if they have it yet), as well as a Boontling and the Deschutes.

I already got a pack of Shiner Bock. have you tried that?

[BeerMan]

boont amber ale, my friends, is one good beer. this is one ****in rich malt.

great find, RR!

[mitchrock]

http://www.mylifeisbeer.com/beer/bottles/autopics/131.jpg

Picked up a 6 pack this week. Made by Coors company and it is not that bad. A refreshing beer. Definitely recommend to use lemon with this beer. You only get a hint of the wheat flavor. Would have liked more of a wheat flavor. One thing I will say about this beer, it's been good luck for me. Drank it the last 2 days during the Kings games and we won both.

[Obediah]

http://www.mylifeisbeer.com/beer/bottles/autopics/131.jpg

Picked up a 6 pack this week. Made by Coors company and it is not that bad. A refreshing beer. Definitely recommend to use lemon with this beer. You only get a hint of the wheat flavor. Would have liked more of a wheat flavor. One thing I will say about this beer, it's been good luck for me. Drank it the last 2 days during the Kings games and we won both.
You would love Anchor Steam Wheat. It is getting harder and harder to find, but it's a great beer.

Sam Adam's Hefeweizen is another beer for you too.

[BeerMan]

You would love Anchor Steam Wheat. It is getting harder and harder to find, but it's a great beer.
I believe that I saw it at Bevmo when I went there yesterday.


Sam Adam's Hefeweizen is another beer for you too.
that, too.

speaking of my trip to Bevmo, I picked up a couple of Stone's 9th, AleSmith's Numbskull and Ommegang.

Stone's 9th is a great beer to have. they call it Heat Seeking Wheat, rightfully so.

the other two beers I listed above I have not tried yet, though my roommate suggested Ommegang because that's what he's had before and liked it. I will post a review for both one of these days.

[DougW8]

Ommegang is pretty good. I had it at a brewfest in Portland a couple of years ago.

[A-FROGIRL]

No idea if this has been posted in this thread, but I am frankly too lazy to look. We are drinking Hoptown IPA right now. Really really good and flavorfull.

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

Ommegang is pretty good. I had it at a brewfest in Portland a couple of years ago.

I've been to the Ommegang Brewery. It's in New York near Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame). Good stuff if you like Belgian-styles. Which I do.

[DougW8]

I've been to the Ommegang Brewery. It's in New York near Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame). Good stuff if you like Belgian-styles. Which I do.

That's why I picked it out to try when I was at the brewfest. It was about a month before I was headed to Cooperstown for a concert. Didn't have time to visit the brewery, but did drink it while in town.

[rinkrat]

I just tried one of those huge bottles of Stone IPA and I gotta say this is a great beer. I always avoided it because it's from San Diego County but it's very clean with just a little bite and not what I expected at all. The trendy label kind of put me off too, but this is now one of my faves. I also got some Booneville Christmas Ale or something like that that goes well with the Stone IPA. Both are great craft beers. THey were all out of the Deschutes Mirror Pond so I picked up some Deschutes Black Butte Porter, which has a bit more body than the Booneville and the Stone pale ales.

Oh yeah I also picked up some Monty Python's Holy Grail Ale.

http://store1.yimg.com/I/beergeek_1865_4698213

[So Sumi]

stella !!!!!!

[Funkin-A]

Greetings, Gents (and women-folk too),
I have spent this weekend with a couple of fresh 2005 Stone Brewery Double Bastard Ales. They are everything a Double Bastard Ale should be: too much flavor and goodness for the average person, and more than enough power to kick even the toughest man's ass. I loved it and will be getting ahold of as much of this year's batch as I possibly can.

-Dustin

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

I just bucked up and bought a 3 litre huge bottle of the Oaked Arrogant Bastard. When the right occasion comes along and I have at leat one other drinker to help me, I can't wait to bust it open.

[Fooferah]

I might have missed it, but did anyone try the Stone 9th Anniversary yet? I bought some for my dad and he really liked it a lot. I haven't had the chance to try it yet myself.

[DougW8]

I just bucked up and bought a 3 litre huge bottle of the Oaked Arrogant Bastard. When the right occasion comes along and I have at leat one other drinker to help me, I can't wait to bust it open.

I don't think you'll have any trouble finding that one other drinker. I might even be willing to vote for a Republican.

[BeerMan]

foof, the 9th anniversary is called the Heat Seeking Wheat Ale. great stuff.

doug, I finally tried the Yuengling, and as is the case of getting my expectations high, I certainly was not too impressed with it. perhaps it was bottled is why. or maybe I shouldn't have tried it after finishing a Sam Adams from the tap.

btw, I had a Boddington from the tap for the first time. I thought it should have been a dark beer, like a stout, it looked more like a lager. the alcohol content is still high.

reporting from the Dive Bar in NYC..... their Philly cheese steak was pretty good.

[BeerMan]

I just bucked up and bought a 3 litre huge bottle of the Oaked Arrogant Bastard. When the right occasion comes along and I have at leat one other drinker to help me, I can't wait to bust it open.
I can help you out!

[DougW8]

For you stout lovers, may I suggest Lagunitas Brewing Cappuccino Stout. It may be hard to find, because it released in October for a very limited time. I found some at Hollingshead Deli in Orange, but you may find it at other places serving Lagunitas. A really smooth stout with a strong cappuccino flavor. Excellent beer on a cold night. The deli had it on tap which I sampled, and ended up buying a bottle to take home. My only regret is I didn't buy more.

[nakedarmy]

back by popular demand!http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/4734/s6hn.jpg

[dgrycan]

For you stout lovers, may I suggest Lagunitas Brewing Cappuccino Stout. It may be hard to find, because it released in October for a very limited time. I found some at Hollingshead Deli in Orange, but you may find it at other places serving Lagunitas. A really smooth stout with a strong cappuccino flavor. Excellent beer on a cold night. The deli had it on tap which I sampled, and ended up buying a bottle to take home. My only regret is I didn't buy more.A friend of mine picked up a couple of bottles for me, and I just enjoyed them about a week ago. I'm not a big Stout fan, but this was stomachable with a really nice aftertaste, not as bitter as I'm used too from Stouts. Good "buzz" with it too . . . after the two large bottles I was definately on the "happy" side of things.

[BeerMan]

I know I already posted about this a while ago in another thread, so to keep this thread alive, and without further adieu, I present thee....

http://www.alesmith.com/images/bottles/on.gif

and remember, boys n girls, this mother****er is 10%, as compared to the 4% crap that Budweiser dishes out.

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

Just remember that Barleywine is not for everyone. It's got more alcohol in it and it's way stronger and syrupier than normal beer. Numbskull is very good.

[DougW8]

Another beer I tried recently was this beer from Ommegang Brewery:
http://www.cooperstownchamber.org/%7Etunnicliff/ThreePhilosophers.jpg

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

I've had the other beers from Ommegang but haven't tried that one. I am not a fan of adding fruits or lambics into beer.

[DougW8]

I'm not a big fan of lambics either, but this one is well blended and very complex. Doesn't hit you in the head with fruit flavor like many lambics. I came away very impressed. Similar to the Russian River Supplication Ale I bought at Hollingshead. The Ommegang is available at BevMo for anyone interested.

[Funkin-A]

I went in search of Old Numbskull at my local BevMo and came away with this hot piece o' ass instead:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/dustinfunk/hornydevilale.gif

It's pretty much the epitome of a strong Belgian Ale. I'd highly recommend it to anyone into Belgian Ales. It had a small alc. kick similar to a barleywine style ale, and was awesome throughout. A tad pricey, but well worth it. I've also heard of Stumblin' Monk, also by Alesmith, and now have to explore that, as well as tracking down some of the Old Numbskull.


Happy Drinkin'!
-Dustin

[projectx]

I was wondering if any of you have been to Naja's Place in Redondo

[KickEm]

I really like a beer from a small brewery in CO. The beer is called Fat Tire. I have not been able to find it in CA so I try to bring some back with me every time I go to CO.
Finally tried this at Maurizio's in Glendale. They got in a test case on Friday morning and it was gone a half hour into Happy Hour. They already had a neon sign up for it, so I'm sure they'll be getting more. Was $6 for a 20oz bottle but well worth it, a very yummy brew!

[projectx]

OK so I mentioned Naja's cause they have 77 beers on tap here are a few:
Fat Tire Amber
Stone IPA
Alaskan Amber
Arrogant Bastard
Deschutes Black Butte
Deschutes Mirror Pond

And they have a few hundred bottled beers

[Goallum]

Not much of a beer drinker, but 5 years ago while in Montana I had some Moose Drool Brown Ale and it was great.

The only one that I've had that I enjoyed as much was the on-tap Paulaner Dark, that I had in Europe. Not sure whether the bottled version sold here comes close.

[Fooferah]

Another beer I tried recently was this beer from Ommegang Brewery:
http://www.cooperstownchamber.org/%7Etunnicliff/ThreePhilosophers.jpg

Had some of this tonight. It's pretty good if you eat some ginger snaps with it. :)

[mrsmokes]

I'm a big fan of black and tans (traditional Bass/Guiness) and a couple of years back I was at my local liquor store and decided to buy some. Well the store was out of Guiness so I decided to try Young's double? chocolate stout instead. Buy a pint Bottle of the Bass and a can of the Young's and mix like you would a regular black and tan. The Young's is heavier than Guiness so it will blend with the Bass not sit on top like a regular black and tan.
This stuff is so good but be warned, for some reason if I drink more than four glasses I get a serious hang over for some reason. You don't even have to get drunk to get a hangover. But the taste is so goodd it's almost worth it. Remember to buy the Young's in a can so when you pour it you get a good head.

[drivelikejoewho]

I love Moosehead. That is pretty much all I buy and if they don't have it then I buy Molson. I don't know why but that is the best beer I have ever had. It's just regular beer but it's amazing.

I suggest everyone drink it if they haven't already. And if you have buy some more!

Does anyone know if you can buy cases of beer at a discount at bevmo? Like if I wanted to buy 10 cases of Moosehead can I get a discount?

[Chateau Bow Wow]

I really like a beer from a small brewery in CO. The beer is called Fat Tire. I have not been able to find it in CA so I try to bring some back with me every time I go to CO.

The brewery is call New Bleguim Brewery in Ft. Collins. http://www.newbelgium.com/

They also have a great wheat beer called Sunshine Wheat, definetly worth a try. No need to go to CO to get Fat Tire, you can get Fat Tire at almost any liquor store in Orange county since December. They currently only distribute the bombers, 6 packs will be coming soon.

[16scores]

The brewery is call New Bleguim Brewery in Ft. Collins. http://www.newbelgium.com/

They also have a great wheat beer called Sunshine Wheat, definetly worth a try. No need to go to CO to get Fat Tire, you can get Fat Tire at almost any liquor store in Orange county since December. They currently only distribute the bombers, 6 packs will be coming soon.

Fat Tire is also now available at Costco here in San Diego. It has become a staple at all of my poker games.

[GoldJet]

I just tried Longboard Island Lager made by Kona Brewing Company. It is a pretty solid beer.

[Creeping Death]

So I picked up a Fat Tire 22oz. Just had a few slices of pizza and the brew. It was pretty tasty. Id definitely pick up a 6/12 pack if they had them out here.

[BeerMan]

oyster house in studio city has fat tire now, in bottles. wish they'd come in tap already.

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

A coworker from Germany just visited and brought me 2 bottles of one of my favorite beers in the World - Andechs. Can't buy it here. Had one the other night and felt like I was back in Munich. Andechs is an old Monestary Southwest of Munich on a hill. Great place. Good food. The beer is better out of the tap but the bottles are still great even after being schlepped over on a plane in checked baggage.

[roenick]

A coworker from Germany just visited and brought me 2 bottles of one of my favorite beers in the World - Andechs. Can't buy it here. Had one the other night and felt like I was back in Munich. Andechs is an old Monestary Southwest of Munich on a hill. Great place. Good food. The beer is better out of the tap but the bottles are still great even after being schlepped over on a plane in checked baggage.

Still have a bottle of a local German villiage brew that I 'schlepped' from one of my business trips to Germany. My biz counterpart took me to his village pub and they had wonderful beer and schnopps. It was in the hill country NE of Frankfurt.

Germans really, really know how to brew beer.

[BeerMan]

Germans really, really know how to brew beer.

thank you!

[BeerMan]

if you can find it...
http://www.brewpalace.com/Images/Bottle/NewBelgium-SunshineWheat-22oz_1.jpg
this is better than the Fat Tire made by the same company.

[BeerMan]

http://www.hydepark.co.il/hydepark/upload04/040524_231253-413_1554%20Brussels%20Style%20Black%20Ale.jpg
New Belgium's 1551 - Brussels Style Black Ale

very dark with a nice balance of hops and malt.

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

Deschutes Cinder Cone Red is out now! Find it at Bevmo. They only carry this once a year. A very good "red ale" if you prefer that type.

[Only2Tattoos]

We brought some of this back from Hawaii, and I've been able to find it locally in Phoenix, since we drank everything we'd brought back to the mainland.

http://www.konabrewingco.com/images/3.jpg

[BeerMan]

Kona's Longboard Ale isn't that bad either.

[Funkin-A]

I've been lagging on updates of my barley and hop adventures- and this thread needed a kick in the butt. Without further ado.....

Stone Old Guardian (2006) This may be my favorite beer. Period. Double Bastard is right up there as well. Typical barley wine style ale kick, with enough flavor to kill a horse. I recommend getting multiplwe bottles to let it age. I had some 2004 last week and it was unreal.

Stone Imperial Russian Stout (2006) - not for the faint of heart, a typical heavy stout with coffee/chocolate tones and dark enough you can't see through it even when it's backlit. If you're a stout lover- don't miss this year's!

Ballast Point Yellowtail Pale Ale - Not too bad for a pale ale. Not necessarily my #1 choice for a pale ale, but it's in the top 5 pale ales I've probably ever tasted. Good enough that I plan on trying Ballast Point's other brews.

Bear's Red Rocket Ale - this stuff was friggin' awesome! If you're an IPA lover, I would recommend this in a heart beat- lots and lots of flavor.

Boontsville Oatmeal Stout - Ummmm, I was under the assumption this was Boontville's best brew. Save the money and get two Stone Imperial Stouts, a Rogue Shakespeare Stoute, or and 8 Ball stout... all of which are better than this weak attempt. Seemed closer to a porter. Young's Oatmeal stout and some of the organic brews blow this oatmeal blend out of the water.

That's all for now, this next weekend our adventure through the land of barley and hops continues.

Happy Drinkin'
Dustin

[DarlingNikki]

I recommend the sweet nectar from Belgium known as Hoegaarden. Delicious!

[x-wingcamewest]

For a very nice pisner, I recommend Quilmes. its from Argintina and goes great with any Mex/Latin style food.
Availible at Bevmo in Pasadena for sure.

[Huntin4Dux]

As a proud and accomplished beer drinker I'm embarrased that I haven't participated in this thread to date.

I have this habit of letting bottle caps accumulate in the drawer where I keep my church key. I tend to let the pile go for a couple of months before cleaning it out and starting over. I think the last time I cleaned it out was around Easter time.

Here's what I got:

Newcastle -- a bunch of these, I buy it by the case at Costco every now and then. A solid staple.

Deschutes Brewery -- Craft brewery in Bend, OR. They use a common cap on all of their varieties, so I'm not positive which one these are from. I'd guess the Mirror Pond Pale Ale, which is my favorite from them. They make a nice IPA as well.

Karl Strauss Endless Summer Light -- I tend to keep a few bottles of lighter, more mainstream beer on hand for my wife who doesn't like most of the stuff I do. This is the current varietal.

Sam Adams (the original Boston Lager) -- I think a friend brought these by during the NHL playoffs.

Sam Adams ("Brewmaster's Collection) -- From the Black Lager. Oh yeah.

Pacifico -- Another wifey selection. I'll drink 'em with Mexican food when the weather is warm.

Widmer Brewing -- Like Deschutes, this doesn't indicate which varietal, but I recall that my father in law brought down some Widmer hef with him from Oregon. These caps aren't quite as cool as the old Lucky Lager puzzle caps, but they are imprinted with quirky toasts such as: "To convenient memory" and "To skirt-lifting breezes."

Redhook IPA -- I don't remember these very well. I think guests consumed these.

Full Sail Pale Ale -- More Oregon micros. My FIL has really got me on the Oregon bandwagon.

Green Flash Brewery (San Diego) IPA -- Overly hopped, VERY strong taste and a pungent skunky aroma. A bit too much even for me.

Stone IPA -- much more subdued and palatable than Green Flash, but still bold. 6.9% ABV. Yep.

Alaskan Amber -- more playoff beer. Don't remember much about it other than it was good and served its purpose.

Bridgeport Brewing Co. -- Portland. Again. Another generic cap that doesn't indicate the exact varietal, but it does indicate "Bottle Conditioned Ale." Pretty sure this came from their IPA.

Firestone Pale Ale -- Not much to say here. It was cold and good.

No Red Stripe caps, but I will say "Hooray for beer!"

[Fooferah]

Hey H4D, long time, no post.

Speaking of Karl Strauss, anyone ever seen Windansea Hefe in the store anywhere? They seem to sell every other Strauss brew at BevMo, but not that one. It has the perfect hefe banana notes to it, and although some others available are similar, they seem to be hit or miss.

I had some El Jefe that was great, with the same tropical fruit/banana thing, but the next time I had some, it didn't quite do it... a little inconsistent.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/fooferah/eljefe.jpg

[Obediah]

Bridgeport Brewing Co. -- Portland. Again. Another generic cap that doesn't indicate the exact varietal, but it does indicate "Bottle Conditioned Ale." Pretty sure this came from their IPA.



That's a safe bet

The other Bottle Conditioned beer from Bridgeport is their new Surpris

It's good ****

http://www.bridgeportbrew.com/ourales/featured/supris.php

[santiclaws]

Hey H4D, long time, no post.

Speaking of Karl Strauss, anyone ever seen Windansea Hefe in the store anywhere? They seem to sell every other Strauss brew at BevMo, but not that one.

Saw it at BevMo in Woodland Hills this past Tuesday.

[Only2Tattoos]

Kokanee, from British Columbia.

http://www.kokaneebeer.com/

I have yet to find a reliable source for it here in Arizona tho. Think they'd ship me a case from BC?

[Huntin4Dux]

I spent some time in BC recently. Didn't sample any Kokanee, but I finally got to try some of the Sleeman varieties. Canadian co-workers of mine had been hyping Sleeman for years (they don't export it).

Honey Brown Lager is very good. The cream ale is a little light for my tastes, but is a pretty good beer overall. Didn't have a chance to dig into any other of their beers. I was interested to try their "clear" ale, not knowing exactly what that is. I also found it humorous that they have both "cream" and "clear" ales in their line-up. They should package mixed six packs with three cream ales and three clear ales. Great endorsement opportunity for Barry Bonds.

[Funkin-A]

Foof:

El Jefe is at the Valencia BevMo as well. Just ask your local one to order some, I'm pretty sure you can place personal orders without massive mark-ups

[Fooferah]

I'm not looking for El Jefe. I am looking for Karl Strauss Windansea Hefeweizen.

http://www.karlstrauss.com/IMAGES/beer/our_beer/start/WIND-little.gif

[BeerMan]

you can shop online at www.bevmo.com

foof, the windansea might be a seasonal brew.

[DougW8]

Foof, I see that they list a brewery restaurant in Costa Mesa, do they carry it there?

http://www.karlstrauss.com/PAGES/Locations/Brewer_Restaurants/Start.htm#cm

[Obediah]

I spent some time in BC recently. Didn't sample any Kokanee, but I finally got to try some of the Sleeman varieties. Canadian co-workers of mine had been hyping Sleeman for years (they don't export it).


What did you think of the Sleemans?

[Fooferah]

Foof, I see that they list a brewery restaurant in Costa Mesa, do they carry it there?

http://www.karlstrauss.com/PAGES/Locations/Brewer_Restaurants/Start.htm#cm

That's where I usually get it when I eat there (it's right on my way home from work). I think I might need to go out to dinner tonight. ;) I've never seen it in bottles there like they have everything else, but I'll have to investigate further. I was just thinking if there was someplace convenient that carried it, like BevMo and so forth, I would get it more often to have at home.

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys!

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

That's where I usually get it when I eat there (it's right on my way home from work). I think I might need to go out to dinner tonight. ;) I've never seen it in bottles there like they have everything else, but I'll have to investigate further. I was just thinking if there was someplace convenient that carried it, like BevMo and so forth, I would get it more often to have at home.

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys!

I'm guessing that it is a seasonal brew? They don't bottle them and rotate different seasonals throughout the year?

[Huntin4Dux]

What did you think of the Sleemans?
The Honey Brown Lager was nice. Decent body for a lighter style beer. Nice finish.

The Cream Ale was a bit "airy" for lack of a better term. A little bit of an odd aftertaste too.

[shaddow44]

A couple of good Ales:

Afligem Tripel--bottle conditioned store it upright, it does contain some sediment (don't be afraid)

Corsendonk Brown: nice chocolate flavor.

Heffe-Weiss: Do NOT add lemon! If you gotta add fruit to drink it...

Erdinger-- superb (try with a small piece if pear if desired)

Franziskaner Heffe-Weiss. let this bad boy come up to about 50 degrees F and taste the difference

[Huntin4Dux]

Anyone, especially those of you in OC, tried anything from Capistrano Brewing Co? I just saw their product for the first time in my local high-end convenience mart (you know, the kind of place where you can pick up a toothbrush and a nice, but overpriced, bottle of wine at midnight). Never heard of them before and their website doesn't say anything about when they were founded.

Honey Pale Ale sounds good. I'll give it a try soon.

http://www.capistranobrewingco.com/PremiumBeers.aspx

[Fooferah]

LOL "Follow the Swallow"... I might have seen something of theirs on the shelf somewhere, but never tried it.

[lath19]

Lost Coast makes a couple of really great beers. They have quickly become my favorite brewery. You can get most of their stuff at BevMo as well (I even saw it in a Ralph's the other day).

My favorite is the Apricot Wheat which is a great summer time beer. The only problem is they don't bottle it which means ordering a keg or going to the yardhouse which has it on tap.

Actually every beer they make is really, really good but if I had to pick another one or two to recommend it would be the Downtown Brown and the Alleycat Amber. They also make a nice IPA but it is hard to find.

Check them out at http://www.lostcoast.com/

http://img290.imageshack.us/img290/4240/lostcoastbrewcolorlogo2sw.jpg

[Huntin4Dux]

OK so I mentioned Naja's cause they have 77 beers on tap here are a few:
Fat Tire Amber
Stone IPA
Alaskan Amber
Arrogant Bastard
Deschutes Black Butte
Deschutes Mirror Pond

And they have a few hundred bottled beers
I lived in south Redondo many moons ago and have conducted many sessions at Naja's.

Mirror Pond on tap -- awesome.

[NastiMarvasti]

Didn't really feel like reading through all the posts so I don't know if these have been mentioned but I'll name them anyway.

The first is the best beer I've ever tasted. Karl Strauss Windansea. It's a hefeweisen with banana, vanilla, and clove flavoring. Unfortunately I don't know any place that sells it other than the Karl Strauss brewery. Anybody know? It's like dessert with alcohol.

The second is a Canadian beer called Kokanee. I've only seen it in Canada. Can't find it here. Likewise, if anyone knows a place around here, let me know.

P.S. Steigel is great too. I drank it in Austria. Can't find it here either.

[NastiMarvasti]

I'm not looking for El Jefe. I am looking for Karl Strauss Windansea Hefeweizen.

http://www.karlstrauss.com/IMAGES/beer/our_beer/start/WIND-little.gif

You and me both my friend, you and me both.

[NastiMarvasti]

So I went to the BevMo in Pasadena today and they had 5 different Karl Strauss beers but no Windansea. ARG!!

[BeerMan]

So I went to the BevMo in Pasadena today and they had 5 different Karl Strauss beers but no Windansea. ARG!!

did you find the Deschutes Twilight Ale for me?

[crcl805]

Kona Brew, Longboard Lager.

don't know if anyone has posted it yet. can get it at bevmo, hooter's and sometimes albertsons on the mainland. can get it straight from the source in Kona,HI on the big island.

shaka

[BeerMan]

Kona Brew, Longboard Lager.

don't know if anyone has posted it yet. can get it at bevmo, hooter's and sometimes albertsons on the mainland. can get it straight from the source in Kona,HI on the big island.

shaka
if only you looked at post #157 in this thread....

[NastiMarvasti]

did you find the Deschutes Twilight Ale for me?

Sorry pal. Next time. And I assure you that won't be too far from now.

[Creeping Death]

I'll say it once, and I'll say it again, damn I miss Caffreys.

[crcl805]

BeerMan, which other Kona Brew have you had? thoughts?

i also enjoy the hef, red ale and they had a seasonal brew last time i was there that tasted like heine (can't remember the name) that was really good. didn't care for the coffee beer though.

[BeerMan]

BeerMan, which other Kona Brew have you had? thoughts?

i also enjoy the hef, red ale and they had a seasonal brew last time i was there that tasted like heine (can't remember the name) that was really good. didn't care for the coffee beer though.
*sigh*

longboard!

and it's good stuff, especially off the tap.

[santiclaws]

I long for Thikston's Old Peculier which I had in England. It's a stout, and a damned fine one. Can only get it here in bottles, and it's not the same stuff as on tap, not even close. Wish they would put it in those special cans, like Guiness or Murphy's. *Sigh* But if you're ever on the other side of the pond and have a chance, give it a shot. Gooooood stuff.

[Mucker]

Upper Canada Dark Ale! Here's the link to the site: http://www.uppercanada.com/template.asp?CName=DarkAle

If you're ever in Toronto - arrive early to the brewery which is just down the street from the ACC.

It's DYNOMITE!!!

Aside from Upper Canada Dark Ale - Guiness, Newcastle, Boddington's Smithwicks or a Carlsberg top - (that's a pint of Carlsberg topped off with 7-up).

Oh...and someone else mentioned Kona Longboard Ale...yes, it's good...also try Waimea Brewery on Kauai if you're ever there - you could spend a whole week drinking from their restaurant / brewery!

[Obediah]

http://dennisjudd.com/albums/beers/IMGP1881.jpg

I had one of these for the first time this weekend. Very impressive. Strong IPA hoppiness but I really liked the smooth finish.

Impressive...most impressive

http://www.paradigmclock.com/graphics/Darth%20Vader-1.jpg

[BeerMan]

http://www.firestonewalker.com/sections/firestonebeers/images/lager_12oz.jpg

[girl4kings]

I had Flat Tire the other night and enjoyed it. Some of the beers mentioned above are due to tasting. I'll try and make it to BevMo and pick up a variety to try.

[BeerMan]

I had Flat Tire the other night and enjoyed it.
flat tire? I think that this belongs in the RH forum. ;)

[girl4kings]

flat tire? I think that this belongs in the RH forum. ;)

Hee hee... my bad. Just got back from BevMo and got a few 22oz. bombers of Fat Tire Amber Ale at $2 and some change. I need to go stock up! I was alway looking for that Karl Strauss Beer that no one could find and ended up getting a 6 pack of the Woodie Gold.

[So Sumi]

If you can find it: BLIND PIG IPA

[BeerMan]

I was alway looking for that Karl Strauss Beer that no one could find and ended up getting a 6 pack of the Woodie Gold.

how was it?

was ok for me.

[girl4kings]

I just finished a bottle. It was smooth and not to bitter and more on the lighter side. I'm going to try a new beer or two every weekend :)

[BeerMan]

I just finished a bottle. It was smooth and not to bitter and more on the lighter side. I'm going to try a new beer or two every weekend :)

if you need help with what to get, let me know.

have you tried the Stone's 10th Ann. brew?

[Funkin-A]

I really apologize everyoen, I've been a slacker. On top of slackin, my buddy just moved back from Colorado Springs and brought 2 12-pack brewery varieties and 4 sixers of his personal micro-brew favorites. I'll save some time and let you know what was badass:

1. 90 Schilling from Odell Brewing, trying to find a way to get it shipped here, one of the best beers I'ev every had

2. Laughing Lab, talk abotu delicious and drinkable!

3. EVERYTHING from Ska Brewing Co. in Durango Co. I had 6 of their different beers nw with their Imperial IPA being my absolute favorite beer of all 17 I tasted at this past weekend's Stone 10th Anniversary celebration.

4. Everything from Tommy Knocker is damn good too- had 6-7 beer sfrom them, they were all above par. The Jack Whacker was a personal favorite.

5. Paulaner Hefeweizen - Sweet Tap-Dancing Christ!!! this stuff made me a believer! Even if you think you don't liek Hefe's, you will like this beer. And please do the beer a favor and DON'T throw a friggin' lemon slice in it, thank you.

6. Sam Adams Oktoberfest: Better than the boston lager, great if you can find it for relatively cheap in a 12-pack. If you want to go up a step, then try...

7. Spaten Oktoberfest: Tis the season to honor our Germanic brethren, might as well buy from Munich and do it right. Much better tha the Sam Adams, not as harsh. However, if you want to go better than this...

8. Paulaner Oktoberfest: Good lord, what does this brewery do besides make sweet barley and hop love and bottle it? Definite must-try for anyone who enjoys beer and wants to celebrate the season.I've typed too much now everybody, more to add later.

Have a good one!

[mitchrock]

Out of the Beers I tries lately I would recommend

1/ He'brew Lenny RIPA. Found this to be even better than Stone's 10th Anniverary Pale Ale. Hard to find. Bev Mo ran out of this by me.

2. Stone Smoked Porter - So far this is my farotie beer by Stone althought I still need to try the ruination.

3. Rogue Mocha Porter - Like crossing a mocha latte and a beer good stuff.

[lath19]

I'm not a big Sam Adams guy but they do make one beer I really enjoy. The Octoberfest is back in stores and it is mighty tasty.

[BeerMan]

I really apologize everyoen, I've been a slacker. On top of slackin, my buddy just moved back from Colorado Springs and brought 2 12-pack brewery varieties and 4 sixers of his personal micro-brew favorites. I'll save some time and let you know what was badass:

1. 90 Schilling from Odell Brewing, trying to find a way to get it shipped here, one of the best beers I'ev every had

2. Laughing Lab, talk abotu delicious and drinkable!

3. EVERYTHING from Ska Brewing Co. in Durango Co. I had 6 of their different beers nw with their Imperial IPA being my absolute favorite beer of all 17 I tasted at this past weekend's Stone 10th Anniversary celebration.

4. Everything from Tommy Knocker is damn good too- had 6-7 beer sfrom them, they were all above par. The Jack Whacker was a personal favorite.

5. Paulaner Hefeweizen - Sweet Tap-Dancing Christ!!! this stuff made me a believer! Even if you think you don't liek Hefe's, you will like this beer. And please do the beer a favor and DON'T throw a friggin' lemon slice in it, thank you.

6. Sam Adams Oktoberfest: Better than the boston lager, great if you can find it for relatively cheap in a 12-pack. If you want to go up a step, then try...

7. Spaten Oktoberfest: Tis the season to honor our Germanic brethren, might as well buy from Munich and do it right. Much better tha the Sam Adams, not as harsh. However, if you want to go better than this...

8. Paulaner Oktoberfest: Good lord, what does this brewery do besides make sweet barley and hop love and bottle it? Definite must-try for anyone who enjoys beer and wants to celebrate the season.I've typed too much now everybody, more to add later.

Have a good one!


Out of the Beers I tries lately I would recommend

1/ He'brew Lenny RIPA. Found this to be even better than Stone's 10th Anniverary Pale Ale. Hard to find. Bev Mo ran out of this by me.

2. Stone Smoked Porter - So far this is my farotie beer by Stone althought I still need to try the ruination.

3. Rogue Mocha Porter - Like crossing a mocha latte and a beer good stuff.

you two are on a roll now. good calls.

[sonnyboy11]

I got a couple to suggest that I don't think are too common.

First, Cooper's Sparkling Ale is an Aussie brew that puts crap like Foster's to shame (although Foster's Bitter is ok). Cooper's has a little yeast sediment on the bottom so I turn the bottle upside down and let it blend in before drinking. It's really a great beer for a hot day.

A new IPA I have been getting into is Squatter's IPA. It's out of Utah and has a nice kick but, to compare, a bit less hoppy flavor than something like the Stone IPA (regular). It's a nice change up from some of the more potent IPAs I've had.

2. Stone Smoked Porter - So far this is my farotie beer by Stone althought I still need to try the ruination.

Believe it or not I still gotta try the smoked porter. Oh the shame! Ruination is good but it cannot be had with food (stated on the bottle). It's like a hops explosion and it annihilates your taste buds.

[Goallum]

5. Paulaner Hefeweizen - Sweet Tap-Dancing Christ!!! this stuff made me a believer! Even if you think you don't liek Hefe's, you will like this beer. And please do the beer a favor and DON'T throw a friggin' lemon slice in it, thank you.


I never come to this thread, but today, after trying some of this stuff over the weekend, wanted to share the joy, and lo and behold the first thing I see when I get to this thread is this post!

I'm not a huge beer drinker, but this stuff is just great. So much so, that I'm picking up some meaty oniony pizza and wings to enjoy it with tonight.

This, actualy is not the first time I've had such experience with Paulaner. In the late nineties I was visiting my friends in Ukraine, and we went to a pub that had Paulaner on tap. We all got Paulaner dark, and after the first sip we all exchanged that bewildered "this is the best **** I've ever had" look.

[mitchrock]

FYI BevMo has Sam Adams Oktoberfest for 10.99 a 12 pack right now.

Tried BayHawk's Chocolate Porter, it was pure crap. USed it to cook with since I didn't enjoy drinking it much.

[JJ289]

Costco has cases of the Sam Adams Oktoberfest for $18.49.

[JJ289]

If anyone is interested there is an annual Strong Ale Festival at the Pizza Port in Carlsbad. You have to pace yourself and drink a lot of water. Beers poured there have to be a minimum of 8% abv, with the highest last year at over 15%. There are some harsh beers and some very smooth ones. Plus, Pizza Port has some great food. The festival is in early December.

[lars1970]

Besides main stream beers I like

1) Blue Moon Belgian Weiss

2) Paulaner Salavator

3) Moretti La Rossa

4) Buffalo Bills pumpkin ale

[BeerMan]

I'm having the Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen Amber tonight. well, actually, 2. it's one great tasting German ale.

I had an Hofbrau Original last night. think it's the same beer we had at the Hofbrau in Vegas last month. it's a quality brew.

anyone ever tried the Bitch Creek ESB from Grand Teton Brewing Co.? gonna try that tomorrow night.

[lars1970]

I'm having the Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen Amber tonight. well, actually, 2. it's one great tasting German ale.

I had an Hofbrau Original last night. think it's the same beer we had at the Hofbrau in Vegas last month. it's a quality brew.

anyone ever tried the Bitch Creek ESB from Grand Teton Brewing Co.? gonna try that tomorrow night.

I had the Bitch Creek when I was in Jackson this summer. I am not a huge fan of ESB's, but it was pretty nice.

[drivelikejoewho]

Was in Santa Fe, NM a couple weeks ago. Had a few Santa Fe Brewing Co Nut Brown Ale's. Seriously one of the best beers I have had. Not sure if you can even get it out here but it was great.

I had Rogue Hazelnut Brown Ale recently as well and wasn't very impressed for the price I paid! It was decent though just not worth the pesos.

[mitchrock]

Lagunitas Maximus IPA is incredible. A smooth IPA, which is unusual. Very good flavor.

Also Ballast Point Brewing Company's Calico Ale. Best Ale I've had in a long time.
http://www.ballastpoint.com/images/revised%20tunnel%20page%208-22-02.gif

[lars1970]

Has anyone mentioned:

Kona Longboard Lager?

[BeerMan]

Has anyone mentioned:

Kona Longboard Lager?
yup, a few times in this very thread.

you do know you can order one at the TSC?

[lars1970]

yup, a few times in this very thread.

you do know you can order one at the TSC?


Sorry, I scrolled through pretty fast. On ebay I bought a Kona Longboard tap handle that is a small outrigger paddle. It is the pride of my tap handle collection.

What is the TSC?

[BeerMan]

What is the TSC?

formerly known as HealthSouth

[sonnyboy11]

Lagunitas Maximus IPA is incredible. A smooth IPA, which is unusual. Very good flavor.

Seconded on the Lagunitas. Quality brewery. Not sure if they will release the Hairy Eyeball again or not, but that thing has a HUGE kick to it. Very tasty too.

Nice to see a few folks enjoying the Paulaner Oktoberfest. I picked up a couple of sixes last week. 'Tis the season! :smile3:

[BeerMan]

so I had the Bitch Creek beer. not bad for an ESB, but certainly not in the same class as most other ESBs.

[drivelikejoewho]

Was at the liquor store yesterday and got New Belgium Brewing's 2 Degrees Below Winter Ale and 1554 Black Ale. The 2 Degrees Below was ok but the the 1554 Black Ale is great. I defenitely recommend the Black Ale.

[BeerMan]

if anyone hasn't recommended it yet, I have a good one

Steelhead Double IPA from Mad River Brewing Co., somewhere in the redwoods up north.

that thing is 8.6%

[Azagthoth]

Here are some new tasty brews that I have tried in the last couple of weeks:

Paulaner Hefe Weizen - The best Hef I have ever had !!!! Hands down. Tried a tall bottle of it and loved it, so I brought a 6'er of it out to the desert on our riding trip last weekend. Very refreshing and flavorful while sitting around the campfire in the cold weather. No nasty aftertaste or bloated stomach afterwards. Went down very smooth !!!!

Franziskaner Heffe Weiss - Another quality hef.... Perhaps the runner up to the Paulaner. Would definately drink it again without hesitation.

Hofbrau - Had their hef as well, and isn't quite up to par with the above 2 that I mentioned. Better than the Widmer and Pyramid **** though ! Overall a decent tasty brew.

Warsteiner Premium Verum - First tried it years ago, but just had it again this past weekend and rediscovered why I loved it so much. I would place it over any other German Pilsener that I have had.

Fat Tire Amber Ale - Tried this one a year ago out of a bottle and wasn't overly impressed. Had it on draft about a month ago, and LOVED it !!! So, I also brought a 6'er of this on our riding trip last weekend and poured each bottle into a dixie cup. Definately balanced out the taste that way and I was a happy lad to say the least.

Firestone Pale Ale - An impressive pale ale, but certainly doesn't stand out like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale or Stone Pale Ale. I would drink it again, but would take SN or Stone first.

Sierra Nevada Brown Ale - Hate to say it, but I was a pube dissapointed with this one. I was expecting a nuttier type of taste to it, but instead got a rather blunt finish which didn't satisfy my desires. I'll be donating the other 5 bottles to my roomates.

Sam Adams Winter Lager - Yummm !!!! The spices used in this put the finishing touches on a great tasting full bodied lager. I would definately pick this up again, which will actually be soon with these low temperature nights that we've been having.

This weekend's menu: Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale !!!!!!!!!

[Obediah]

Fat Tire Amber Ale - Tried this one a year ago out of a bottle and wasn't overly impressed. Had it on draft about a month ago, and LOVED it !!! So, I also brought a 6'er of this on our riding trip last weekend and poured each bottle into a dixie cup. Definately balanced out the taste that way and I was a happy lad to say the least.

Sierra Nevada Brown Ale - Hate to say it, but I was a pube dissapointed with this one. I was expecting a nuttier type of taste to it, but instead got a rather blunt finish which didn't satisfy my desires. I'll be donating the other 5 bottles to my roomates.


I have yet to find a Brown Ale I like.


Fat tire is one of those beers that has be tried on Tap. The bottle doesn't do it justice.

[BeerMan]

I have yet to find a Brown Ale I like.
have you tried Sierra Nevada's yet? it's way better than the other brown ales.


Fat tire is one of those beers that has be tried on Tap. The bottle doesn't do it justice.

agreed.

[Obediah]

have you tried Sierra Nevada's yet? it's way better than the other brown ales.
.

I haven't actually. I had pretty much given up on them. But I'll take your advice on this on.


If I don't like it.....I know where you post! ;)

[Azagthoth]

I haven't actually. I had pretty much given up on them. But I'll take your advice on this on.

If you're ever in the San Dimas area, hit me up and I'll let you have a couple of my Sierra Nevada Browns that are lefted over if they're still available.

Don't like New Castle Brown Ale I take it ?

[Obediah]

If you're ever in the San Dimas area, hit me up and I'll let you have a couple of my Sierra Nevada Browns that are lefted over if they're still available.

Don't like New Castle Brown Ale I take it ?

Actually Newcastle would be the exception, I actually forgot about it when I made that statement

The Browns I was thinking of The American Browns like Acme Brown, Redhook Brown Ale" and Samuel Adams Brown. Those all blow dead puppies

[Azagthoth]

Actually Newcastle would be the exception, I actually forgot about it when I made that statement

The one and only :)

[lath19]

Redhook Brown Ale

Bleh. That stuff is terrible. Newcastle isn't my favorite beer ever but it is pretty good.

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

For a brown ale - try Lost Coast Downtown Brown.

[Obediah]

Bleh. That stuff is terrible. Newcastle isn't my favorite beer ever but it is pretty good.

Exactly

AB$" I have tried Downtown Brown quite a few times and I'll go with Bleh. It is better than Red Hook's Brown though.

[BeerMan]

For a brown ale - try Lost Coast Downtown Brown.

I forgot about that one, but for some reason, I think that one is a bit too dark for my taste. kind of like a chocolate syrup with malt. it wouldn't have been a brown ale in my book.

good stuff, though

[BeerMan]

Exactly

AB$" I have tried Downtown Brown quite a few times and I'll go with Bleh.

did you try it from the tap? it would be better that way.

[sonnyboy11]

Hey guys- I am DEAD serious when I say this. Get to a local Bevmo and score a sixer of Lagunitas Brown Shugga' Ale. HOLY CRUD! It's 9.9% alc content but I don't think I have ever tasted anything this strong that is this smooth. It kicks the Stone stuff all over the place in the smooth department (although taste I will reserve judgement for now). DO IT!

[Obediah]

did you try it from the tap? it would be better that way.

I don't think I have ever seen it on tap

[DougW8]

Samuel Smith's is probably the best I have found locally for the brown ales, but the best I have had is Brooklyn Brown. I haven't found any of Brooklyn Brewing's beer out here.

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

Hey guys- I am DEAD serious when I say this. Get to a local Bevmo and score a sixer of Lagunitas Brown Shugga' Ale. HOLY CRUD! It's 9.9% alc content but I don't think I have ever tasted anything this strong that is this smooth. It kicks the Stone stuff all over the place in the smooth department (although taste I will reserve judgement for now). DO IT!

Everything from Lagunitas is great!

[DougW8]

Everything from Lagunitas is great!

I agree, and can't believe I forgot about the Brown Shugga.

[BeerMan]

I don't think I have ever seen it on tap

off a keg or whatever. :) they had 'em off the kegs at Stuffed Sandwich last summer.

[Azagthoth]

This weekend I enjoyed Baltika Wheat Ale. It is a Russian brew, and just fantastic ! Highly recommended and I will surely be buying this again in the near future.

[tC_Kings_fan]

For one of my very first posts to this forum, I think I'd like to recommend Bitburger Pilsner. It's delicious. Bevmo has it or you can hit up The Yardhouse.. it's on tap.

[NastiMarvasti]

I also recommend the Winter Bourbon Caskale which is served at Joe's Crab Shack. I think it's a seasonal beer.

[Azagthoth]

For one of my very first posts to this forum, I think I'd like to recommend Bitburger Pilsner. It's delicious. Bevmo has it or you can hit up The Yardhouse.. it's on tap.

I've seen that around and have always wanted to give it a shot. Thanks for the heads up, I'll give it a try soon !

[rinkrat]

I got a few bottles of Monty Python's Holy Ale and I am very impressed. Great taste like a true English ale with head for days, in fact be ready when you open the bottle because it sure foams up. GREAT beer.

[BeerMan]

I got a few bottles of Monty Python's Holy Ale and I am very impressed. Great taste like a true English ale with head for days, in fact be ready when you open the bottle because it sure foams up. GREAT beer.

I always see that at the microbrew festival at the Santa Anita racetrack. it's good stuff.

[KBM]

I've not tried the Holy Ale. Never had the urge. If you say it's good then I'll have to give it a try.

[rinkrat]

You won't regret it. ;)

[Azagthoth]

This past weekend I enjoyed a few new treats:

Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout - I'm still not the biggest stout fan, but this one is definately an exception, and perhaps a gateway to appreciating stouts.

Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome Ale - **** yeah !!!! That's all I have to say about this tasty brew. I would drink this stuff again in a heartbeat.

Samuel Smith's Tadcaster Bitter - A bit dissapointed with this one. Not very bitter by any means, and weak in flavor/body when put up against anything else from Samuel Smith.

I still need to try the SS India Ale. I've got the organically produced lager getting cold for next weekend's consumption. However, I have a strange feeling that I'll be working on my Sierra Nevada Celebration Ales come Xmas weekend :)

[Arrogant Ba$tard]

For one of my very first posts to this forum, I think I'd like to recommend Bitburger Pilsner. It's delicious. Bevmo has it or you can hit up The Yardhouse.. it's on tap.

Bitburger is the "Budweiser" of Germany. But it's still very drinkableas it is German.