Booze The recommend-a-beer thread

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Azagthoth said:
Interesting ! Yeah, I figured the dominant sugar taste was because the insane amount of ABV. The Mikkeller Black was like that, and so was the DogFish Head fort, but they were much better crafted and pulled it off better than the 120. I guess what I am trying to say was that the malt and hop were more present in the other two after being poured cold.

I'll pick another up and let it sit for a couple of hours. Does that still taste alright though at room temperature? Id love to pick up the hop taste, but at that warm??? I'll take your word for it !
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Hang on.. I think you misunderstood me.


If you pour a little aside and let that sit out the alcohol will evaporate and you will taste the hops and my lord will you taste the hops. You'll taste the hops for another week. DON'T drink the whole beer this way.

It sounds like you might have got a bad batch. The one I had didn't smell like Shoe goo and wasn't that sweet. AB$ has had both beers so he would be a better judge of that
 
KingsJohn/Obediah said:
Hang on.. I think you misunderstood me.


If you pour a little aside and let that sit out the alcohol will evaporate and you will taste the hops and my lord will you taste the hops. You'll taste the hops for another week. DON'T drink the whole beer this way.

It sounds like you might have got a bad batch. The one I had didn't smell like Shoe goo and wasn't that sweet. AB$ has had both beers so he would be a better judge of that
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Getting bad bottles of beer happens. I really didn't like the 08/08/08 in the first bottle. I think it was skunked. I have enjoyed subsequent bottles.
 
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Enjoying a Brother David's Double from Anderson Valley right now after about two hours of racquetball. Excellent way to wind down an evening and the price at BevMo is more than reasonable.
 
irisher said:
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Enjoying a Brother David's Double from Anderson Valley right now after about two hours of racquetball. Excellent way to wind down an evening and the price at BevMo is more than reasonable.
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That is some good stuff. I like the double better than the triple.
 
I had The Lost Abbey's "10 Commandments" on Friday night and was let down. Such hype going into the beer, but the lack of carbonation killed what could have been an outstanding brew ! Flavor was great, but zero carbonation to give the body that Belgian crispness. :(

Oh, and the Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA is a new favorite of mine ! Definitely in the top 5 for that style, just behind the Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada and Russian River's Blind Pig IPA.
 
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ya know, I don't have a top 5 or 25 of whatever list of favorite brews. I'm not that kinda guy. I just drink what I like to drink so it would be cool to.... ya know.... make the list just once.

or maybe I should just avoid this thread once and for all.

ya dig?

great.

here's to great brews! :chums:
 
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BeerMan said:
ya know, I don't have a top 5 or 25 of whatever list of favorite brews. I'm not that kinda guy. I just drink what I like to drink so it would be cool to.... ya know.... make the list just once.

or maybe I should just avoid this thread once and for all.

ya dig?

great.

here's to great brews! :chums:
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My top 15 would go something like this:


1. Sierra Nevada - Bigfoot
2. Stone - Imperial Russian Stout
3. AleSmith - Speedway Stout
4. Sierra Nevada - Celebration Ale
5. Chimay - Grande Reserve (Blue)
6. Stone - Double Bastard Ale
7. Russian River - Pliny The Younger
8. Russian River - Pliny The Elder
9. The Lost Abbey - Serpents Sout
10. The Lost Abbey - The Angel's Share (Bourbon Barrel)
11. Three Floyds - Dreadnaught IPA
12. Stone - 10th Anniversary Ale
13. North Coast - Old Rasputin
14. Unibroue - La Fin Du Monde
15. Midnight Sun - Arctic Devil Barleywine
 
Azagthoth said:
My top 15 would go something like this:


1. Sierra Nevada - Bigfoot
2. Stone - Imperial Russian Stout
3. AleSmith - Speedway Stout
4. Sierra Nevada - Celebration Ale
5. Chimay - Grande Reserve (Blue)
6. Stone - Double Bastard Ale
7. Russian River - Pliny The Younger
8. Russian River - Pliny The Elder
9. The Lost Abbey - Serpents Sout
10. The Lost Abbey - The Angel's Share (Bourbon Barrel)
11. Three Floyds - Dreadnaught IPA
12. Stone - 10th Anniversary Ale
13. North Coast - Old Rasputin
14. Unibroue - La Fin Du Monde
15. Midnight Sun - Arctic Devil Barleywine
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Wow....I have to admit I am a little shocked not to see any Dogfish on there. I am like beerman. I like too many beers to make a list
 
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In terms of body, a little thinner than most stouts I enjoy, but you can't argue with the flavor--and they've hidden the 8% ABV really well.
 
Pour 24 in New York New York is outstanding. Tremendouse beer selection on Tap. Psychopuck and I were drinking Ruination and loving it. Rob2716 had Rogue's Dead Guy Ale. They also had Alaskan ESB on tap as well as many others. My favorite bar in Vegas. It's right noext to Coyot Ugly, so you get to check out the ladies lining up for that place. Good beer + eye candy = good times.
 
mitchrock said:
Pour 24 in New York New York is outstanding. Tremendouse beer selection on Tap. Psychopuck and I were drinking Ruination and loving it. Rob2716 had Rogue's Dead Guy Ale. They also had Alaskan ESB on tap as well as many others. My favorite bar in Vegas. It's right noext to Coyot Ugly, so you get to check out the ladies lining up for that place. Good beer + eye candy = good times.
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How did I miss this place? Well, usually we are pretty hammered by the time we make our way over to the NYNY. I've never noticed it before.
 
KingsJohn/Obediah said:
Wow....I have to admit I am a little shocked not to see any Dogfish on there. I am like beerman. I like too many beers to make a list
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I had some Dogfish for the first time last weekend. Midas Touch and the 90 Minute IPA.

although I thought the MT wasn't so bad, a bit sweet for my liking but it's good to sample something made from a recipe that is a few thousand years old. I like the IPA better.
 
I feel like quite the dilated Demitrios after this past weekend that we spent in the Encinitas/San Diego area.

We started Friday night off right with a trip to Pizza Port Solana Beach and here were the highlights:

Port Tovarish Imperial Espresso Stout - Crap this was good stuff ! A very well done Russian Imperial Stout with incredible drinkability @ 11.00% ABV. The espresso wasn't prevalent, but rather a compliment to the brew and its creamy complexity. Damn smooth too and one of the best Russian Imperial Stouts out there. I hope this gets bottled at some point.

Port Low Tide Fresh Hop Pale Ale - This was great overall, and had one of the best finishes and aftertaste that I have ever experienced with a beer. I prefer the High Tide, but this one is a undoubtedly a contender in the fresh hop category.

Port Haruki's Rice Rocket - By far the best malt liquor I have ever tasted ! I had no idea going into this, that it was a malt liquor. Spank my ass and call me Ned !

The following were pretty solid brews overall from Port Brewing:

Stunna Shade Stout
Swami's IPA
Seaside Stout
Dawn Patrol Dark Mild
Cardiff Cream Ale
California Honey Ale
Baja Session Ale

Pizza Port also had some amazing guest brews:

New Belgium La Folie - ****in' A ! Best beer of the weekend, hands down. This one is very hard to get, and I am surprised that I found it on draft. The sour notes on this one weren't too overpowering, and complexity was displayed in its truest form. I really don't know what to say about this one, other than the cherry presence is great and is up there with Russian River's Supplication.

Alpine O'Brien's IPA - Excellent for an IPA ! Very drinkable and flavorful. I could easily see this one as a go-to session beer if it were available up my way.

Oskar Blues Ten FIDY - Oh baby !!! Talk about delicious :) I nearly came after trying this. An excellent Russian Imperial Stout with nothing short of complex characteristics. Initially I got a cocoa/brown sugar punch, which that stays until the very last sip. I would throw this one with some vanilla ice cream and chocolate cake - as it is a great dessert beer ! Nothing I could drink more than a pint of, because it is so damn filling - but so freakin' good !

We lefted Pizza Port and then proceeded down to Ballast Point afterwards. Talk about a fun place, but be prepared to dish out the bucks!!! $10 for two pint glasses, and $20 for a T-Shirt? Christ !

Onto the beer....

Abandon Ship Smoked Lager - Decent for what it was. Nothing too impressive but didn't make me gag either.

10th Anniversary Rocktoberfest Lager - Pass on this one. Very unimpressed and uninspired.

Pescadero Pilsner - This one was good ! Definitely held its own after everything that I had tasted at Pizza Port.

Schooner Ale - Yummy ! This is a crisp and satisfying fresh hop Kolsch, especially for coming in at 4.5% ABV. Very nice use of the cascade hop with an overall grassy & citrus punch. I got a 1 gallon growler of this to take back to our hotel room. It poured about 8-9 pint glasses and lets say we were all happy campers :)

Black Marlin Porter Whiskey Barrel Aged - Hell yes ! This is what I am talking about folks. I love the regular version, but this one ups it a notch or two. The whiskey aging compliments this very drinkable porter ever so greatly. I definitely got a growler of this (64 oz) and will probably be pouring that one this Friday night with some friends that are going to drop by.

The last brew I got to sample at Ballast Point was the Big Eye IPA Dry Hopped w/Crystal on Cask. Very goddamn good and something I would drink on a regular basis if I had access to it.

For 6 tasters, a 64 oz & 1 gallon growler, and 2 fills - the bill was just over $80. Not until we got back to the room, did I realize that I was overcharged for an extra growler fill! Oh well, it wasn't really worth driving 15 minutes back down to Ballast Point to get $16 back.

We went back to Pizza Port on Saturdee to try out the pizza and to grab a few more cold ones. They make what might possibly be the best pizza I have ever had. I would go back in a heartbeat simply for the pizza alone.
 
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BeerMan said:
I had some Dogfish for the first time last weekend. Midas Touch and the 90 Minute IPA.

although I thought the MT wasn't so bad, a bit sweet for my liking but it's good to sample something made from a recipe that is a few thousand years old. I like the IPA better.
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You need to try the Palo Santo. Wayyyy better than the 90 Minute or the MT

Remember the Midas Touch is a hopless beer that is also brewed w/o yeast. The honey helps the fermentation so the beer is sweeter.
 
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