Booze The recommend-a-beer thread

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mr. kuckoo said:
Disagree. As DougW8 pointed out, it's no different than waiting in a line for a restaraunt for one of the top five rated beers in the world by many rating organizations. Pig is a fine IPA, but PTY is vastly superior. I appreciate trying new beers and this was a bucket list type thing for me...unfortunately the line was the criteria for scratching this beer off the list. There is no other sure fire way for the average person to get it.

BTW, while at Lagunitas we had their 3 year aged port barrel Gnarleywine. Holy cow...that thing was ROBUST!
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That port aqged Gnarleywine is by far my favorite beer ever. Had it when we were up there in June.
 
It has been a great beer week for me, and it's not over yet. I went to the 4th annual Inland Empire Beer and Food Truck event in Riverside. This is one beerfest that more than lived up to the hype. The largest brewers there, were Stone, Ballast Point, Hanger 24 and Golden Road, so it was a true craft beer fest. I paid extra for the VIP ticket, which allowed me entrance an hour before the main crowd, plus 5 additional tasters. For $40 entrants were granted 15 taters, for $50.00 you got 20 tasters plus a fenced off area with tables and chairs. The nice thing, was that they really weren't very good about marking off when you had a tater. I had 7 marks on my band, and tried at least 29 different beers. The Bruery had a table set up in the VIP area, so you were also able to have exclusive access to their table. Really impressed by some beers by Donkey Punch Brewing, Claremont Craft Ales and Vinaceous by Hanger 24. The Bruery's White Chocolate was going as fast as they could serve it. More Beer was there at all with a variety of beers that they have brewed at their store in Riverside. They had an incredible Chocolate Cherry Stout.

The on to Eureka Burger in Claremont, where I had Pliny the Younger. Looking forward to finishing the week off in Seal Beach with more Younger and other good brews at Beachwood BBQ.
 
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Had a pint of PtY at Beachwood a couple days ago. Ordered a pint of Blind Pig to go right next to it.

I'll take a Blind Pig over PtY any day. PtY just has too much malt for me. It lingers a bit too much. That beer is hyped.

In other news, I visited Russian River and Lagunitas last weekend with the wife. It was my first trip to Lagunitas. I dug that place. The vibe was right. Brought back some goodies from both places.

I have some fresh Pliny's I brought back for a trade that fell through. Anyone interested? Bottled 8 days ago.
 
DRGinLBC said:
Question:

My understanding is that the gauge on the left is to tell you the remaining pressure left in your CO2 tank. If so, why wouldn't that work? I see it ranges from 0-3000PSI. I would imagine, even though my CO2 tank is very small, it would at least show something since the range goes down to zero.

Can anyone help me understand this?

**In addition, after a week and 5 beer poured from my new kegerator...my CO2 tank was empty. I took the tank and regulator into Mr. Kegs and the guy found a leak in the gauge on the right. I called the company and they are sending me a new one. Would this have anything to do with it?**
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Absolutely it will. The beer is naturally carbonated as a result of fermentation, and pressure often builds enough within the keg to push the beer out without the aid of a CO2 tank. I'm guessing the 5 beers poured were from the natural carbonation. I homebrew and have a (3)x5 gallon tap keezer and will generally go through 1.5 kegs (7.5 gal.) per month with help from neighbors and friends. A small 5# co2 tank will easily last me about a year or so and that includes force carbonation of the beer. Hope that helps...enjoy the kegerator.
 
mitchrock said:
That port aqged Gnarleywine is by far my favorite beer ever. Had it when we were up there in June.
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It's tough to rule against PTY for beer of the weekend, but that Gnarlywine was absolutely the most memorable beer of our trip. We went from questionable to drive to forgetting our way back in 12oz. I've always had a "meh" type attitude towards Lagunitas until that trip. The vibe of that place is awesome! I just opened (and polished off) my growler of Sucks tonight...even that offering is an underrated beer. I'm becoming a big fan.
 
mr. kuckoo said:
I've always had a "meh" type attitude towards Lagunitas until that trip. The vibe of that place is awesome! I just opened (and polished off) my growler of Sucks tonight...even that offering is an underrated beer. I'm becoming a big fan.
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Lagunitas brings it with every offering they have (I wish they'd do their Doppel Weizen again) and the people who work for them are super cool. And I put Sucks right up there with Blind Pig, BP Sculpin, FW Double Jack, and KRBC Just Outstanding. You give me a few pints of any of those and I'm one happy MOFO. Hell, I think I'm going taking a drive up to Firestone today to get some fresh Double Jack on tap. Sound good? :yahoo:
 
just to flesh out a previous post, here's what I've been drinking lately.

I've recently had on Draft

Stone Brewery: Mixtape-3 Am. Strong Ale (8.6 ABV)
Allagash Brewing Co.: Allagash Four Quadrupel (10 ABV)
Kiuchi Brewery: Hitachino Nest Classic Ale (7 ABV)
Kiuchi Brewery: Hitachino Nest White Ale (5 ABV)
Coronado Brewing Co.: Thai-One-On Am. Pale Ale (5 ABV)
Coronado Brewing Co.: Blue Bridge Coffee Stout (5.4 ABV)
 
KRBC Just Outstanding is one of my favorites. I need to make a roadtrip to KRBC!
While in Sonoma valley we also got our hands on some Racer XV at Bear Republic. Another damn fine beer, but it wasn't quite as memorable as PTY, Gnarleywine, and Sucks. Very good and highly recommended nonetheless. Full of citrus/grapefruit/pineapple hop aromas that you come to expect in an IPA, poured a brilliant clear golden copper color and slightly dry.
 
This is what's on tap for the Kings game tonight. Just scored a bunch in a trade.

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DRGinLBC said:
This is what's on tap for the Kings game tonight. Just scored a bunch in a trade.

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Do report back on this. I've heard great stuff from some friends back east, but also a few who gave it a "meh". Love the can artwork.
 
Just had a bomber of Alesmith Speedway Stout to celebrate the Kings win tonight. I've had it many times, but it had been a while.
 
Just enjoyed a Simtra tonight for the first time. Two of my all time favorite hops Simcoe and Citra. It was a bit pricey at $11 in Rancho Cucamonga. Overall though, it was a great beer. It was bottled 2/25/13, so the hop aroma and flavor was still present and powerful. The Simcoe hops prevailed in aroma while the Citra seemed to dominate in flavor. Personally, I prefer to see those reversed. Hard to believe it was 11.25% Not sure if I'd put it in my top 5, but damned good.

I also had a Heretic Evil Cousin, but it was bottled back in November. I wish i would have looked before I purchased it. I had high hopes for it, but it really lacked in the hop flavor department, likely due to the age. The bitterness was fantastic though. Hand a really sticky/dank feeling to it. It was pretty unique in terms of bitterness. I'm a big fan of JZ and what he does for the brewing community. I'm sure it's a great beer, but I need to find a fresh offering before I cast opinion. (Lesson learned :drinking:)

KRBC Citra is next on the bucket list. Still being offered at the brewery? Can you purchase it in a growler? I may go up this weekend.
 
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