Booze The recommend-a-beer thread

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UnholyGoalie said:
Haven't had the pleasure of trying either of the Pliny's yet as they sell out lightning fast anytime a place gets some. Did score a bottle of Dogfishhead Theobroma that I'm looking forward to.

Last beer I had was Lagunitas Lucky 13. Very nice! Totally dug it.
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Lucky 13 is a delicious red! Good choice!

I made the trip this past February and made it to the brewery at 10:30am the Friday they released Younger (the brewery opened at 11am). I was about 50 people ahead of me in line, many of whom were just buying growlers. Some spots opened up at the bar top and I was able to enjoy two 1/2 pints at the bar (they're a little over 11% abv, and this was before lunch) and then took a growler for the road. There were people there literally from around the world, not just across the US. I believe I overheard that someone there was from Sweden.

RR thought they would have enough beer to last the weekend. Ends up they ran out by 7pm.

Obejuan said:
That's a bad ass beer. My favorite Dogfish yet.

and KRAZGRL you have great taste in beer!
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lol... thanks! I like to think of myself as a beer connoisseur. :biggrin:

I haven't had the chance to find that Dogfish yet. I'll definitely keep any eye open for it.

Another beer I forgot to add to my list.... Oskar Blues' Gordon. Pricy beer that comes in a can, but very tasty.
 
UnholyGoalie said:
Haven't had the pleasure of trying either of the Pliny's yet as they sell out lightning fast anytime a place gets some. Did score a bottle of Dogfishhead Theobroma that I'm looking forward to.

Last beer I had was Lagunitas Lucky 13. Very nice! Totally dug it.
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I haven't had a bad beer from Lagunitas. Enjoyed a Little Sumpin' WILD the other day. Beauty. They use a Westmalle yeast strain. It's got some nice fruit tastes in there and, like all their beers, very refreshing.

I found 2 6-packs of Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale today and grabbed both. In case you haven't had it, go find some. It's a great American Pale Wheat Ale. Great for the freaking hot days we're having. Guess what I'm drinking right now???????
 
KRAZGRL said:
lol... thanks! I like to think of myself as a beer connoisseur. :biggrin:

I haven't had the chance to find that Dogfish yet. I'll definitely keep any eye open for it.

Another beer I forgot to add to my list.... Oskar Blues' Gordon. Pricy beer that comes in a can, but very tasty.
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You live in South OC right?

Bevmo and Total Wine carry it.

Total Wine is in the Tustin Marketplace over by Toys R us and Best Buy.
It's Bevmo with a better selection and lower prices.


I tell everyone this, if you are really a beer connoisseur, start making your own. It's easy , cheaper, and you'll learn that you can make better better than most breweries out there.
 
UnholyGoalie said:
Haven't had the pleasure of trying either of the Pliny's yet as they sell out lightning fast anytime a place gets some. Did score a bottle of Dogfishhead Theobroma that I'm looking forward to.

Last beer I had was Lagunitas Lucky 13. Very nice! Totally dug it.
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My daughter's BF brought home a bottle of Dogfishhead Bitch's Brew the other night. We found a spot that has that and Theobroma that nobody knows about.....Anyway, we loved the Bitch's Brew. Smoky, roasty, chocolaty, coffee flavors all wrapped up in a nice dark brew that just got better as it warmed from the fridge temp. Love it.
 
Obejuan said:
You live in South OC right?

Bevmo and Total Wine carry it.

Total Wine is in the Tustin Marketplace over by Toys R us and Best Buy.
It's Bevmo with a better selection and lower prices.


I tell everyone this, if you are really a beer connoisseur, start making your own. It's easy , cheaper, and you'll learn that you can make better better than most breweries out there.
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I've been researching what it would take to get started for home brew. I have a few friends who all brew their own stuff - some of the best beer I've had in fact. I'm currently saving like mad for a downpayment on a home, so after that, I'll be more willing in taking a plunge into home brewing.

Aside from BevMo, I tend to go to Hi-Times for my beer. <3 The walk in beer fridge.
 
Lagunitas IPA and cappucino stout are very good. Little sumpin' sumpin' is quite excellent, gonna have to score another sixer when I run low. Only Oskar Blues beer I've had was Ten Fidy which is a very thick and viscous stout. Almost too much so. I prefer Stone IRS.
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KRAZGRL said:
I've been researching what it would take to get started for home brew. I have a few friends who all brew their own stuff - some of the best beer I've had in fact. I'm currently saving like mad for a downpayment on a home, so after that, I'll be more willing in taking a plunge into home brewing.

Aside from BevMo, I tend to go to Hi-Times for my beer. <3 The walk in beer fridge.
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Go to Total wine over Bevmo, especially for things like the Dogfish and Russian River.

You'll save up the $80 for a start kit like this in no time

http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/starter-kits/basic-starter-kit.html
 
Obejuan said:
Has anyone tried the 10/10/10 yet?
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No, I will though eventually. I was disappointed with the 14th Anniversary and the last Vertical Epic, and am expecting the same with the 10-10-10 but I'll reserve judgment until I can sample some. I am interested though in seeing how the chamomile works in it.
 
Azagthoth said:
No, I will though eventually. I was disappointed with the 14th Anniversary and the last Vertical Epic, and am expecting the same with the 10-10-10 but I'll reserve judgment until I can sample some. I am interested though in seeing how the chamomile works in it.
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I think the last beer was conceptually a bad idea, but hey to each their own. Mitchrock liked it.

The 10/10/10 sounds much better. Tripels are one of my favorite beers, so I am looking forward to it
 
Obejuan said:
I think the last beer was conceptually a bad idea, but hey to each their own. Mitchrock liked it.

The 10/10/10 sounds much better. Tripels are one of my favorite beers, so I am looking forward to it
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Absolutely man. If it was worth Mitch's money to him, I am glad to hear it!

I picked up my latest allocation from The Bruery - Gunga Galuna, Provisions Series Premiere, and the 100% Barrel Fermented Autumn Maple :)
 
So this is a new offering here in Seattle.

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It is produced by Elysian Brewing, which is a local brewer. The Men's Room is a local radio show on the KROQ style radio station here in Seattle. Men's Room is a crackup and I suggest you to listen to any of their podcasts. These guys are great.

Anyway about the red ale it is great. They just started bottling it and selling it in pretty much every store up here. Additionally a portion of each sale goes to Fischer House, which is a place set up for military families to assist them. I am a big fan of Red Hook ESB but the Men's Room blows it away in terms of smoothness.
 
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The 10/10/10 is a good freaking beer. IMO The best Vertical Epic yet. If you like the Belgian's you should love this beer.

Drinking this showed me that Dogfish head's collaborations with Stone rubbed off on Stone a little.
I am going to age quite a few of these.
 
Agree with Obe on the 10/10/10. Best epic yet. Reminds me of Goose Island's Matilda.

The 9/9/9 a yer later has aged well. The smokiness is coming out and adds a nice dimension.
 
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