The Beer Thread

[Sebowski]

True.

It's probably one of those brews that can be filed in the "none of the above" category.

I wasn't sure what to call it.

I do know that the oaked version kicked ass. I also know that, at a cost of $19.00 a six-pack, that I'll probably never buy it again.

I don't blame you. Out here I don't even see them in 6-packs. It's $4 for a 22oz down the street. Oaked is a little more. I think you guys get gauged pretty good by your distributes. Stone is it's own distributor out here as well as distributing for a Port/Lost Abbey, Ale Smith, Russian River, and a bunch of other great breweries.

[Skinsfan1311]

I don't blame you. Out here I don't even see them in 6-packs. It's $4 for a 22oz down the street. Oaked is a little more. I think you guys get gauged pretty good by your distributes. Stone is it's own distributor out here as well as distributing for a Port/Lost Abbey, Ale Smith, Russian River, and a bunch of other great breweries.

That makes sense.

It also explains why the Stone bombers are so cheap in CA.

We go to S.Lake Tahoe every January/February and the beer selection at the grocery store, (Raley's), rivals that of some liquor stores here in MD.

I'm guessing that Sierra Nevada distributes their own beer as well, because the selections, and pricing, in CA are pretty good too.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Picked up a Troegs Nugget Nectar, Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout and their Winter Welcome Ale. Will be saving that one for Christmas

[GoSkins561]

Just pan seared some scallops on top of a fresh mango/blueberry salsa as an app and chased it with a dog fish 60 minute IPA......Perfect match.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Just pan seared some scallops on top of a fresh mango/blueberry salsa as an app and chased it with a dog fish 60 minute IPA......Perfect match.

Sounds perfect alright. I think I mentioned it not too long ago that the 60 Minute IPA with smoked bluefish is like dining in heaven. Horse radish and wasabi sauce for dip, simply delicious.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Troegs Nugget Nectar Imperial Amber



Redish amber with a creamy off-white head, nice lacing. Aroma is huge with citrus and flowers, a very dank backbone of honey and sweet caramel as well. This smells awesome.

Taste is sweet citrus, a silky feel of flowers and pine. A nice amount of pine on the aftertaste. Malt is caramel and a little bit of chocolate. Mouthfeel is just a touch below average. The carbonation is also low which is a perfect level for this beer. Alcohol is well-hidden and the finish is clean while being a touch on the dry side.

This is easily one of the best IPAs I've ever had, it's huge and damn is it tasty. It's worth getting this again and again.

A (96)

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Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout



Black with a brown tinge and a bright chocolate head. Aroma is mostly dark fruit with roasted malt and oatmeal. Not very strong at all.

On the sip I notice one huge characteristic right away, this beer has one gigantic body. It's a sumo stout, very heavy mouth feel. Carbonation is heavy as well. This is massive.

Taste is delicious roasted malt with dark chocolate and dark fruits to boot. You can certainly taste the oatmeal, as well. Delicious, and while there are no hops in the initial taste - they are the only thing left in the aftertaste.

This puppy came to life with the taste and body. Was kind of scared after smelling the weak aroma. This is one delicious stout.

A (93)

[Iced Coffee]

i am turning 21 in a few days... any reccomendations for a good beer? Not heniken, coors light, dos equis milwaukee’s best or anything along those lines. something different?

[TheCool47]

I just turned 21 yesterday at a bar that my friend's band was playing at and got a shot of yager and a bud light lime on the house. I'm not a beer expert as that was actually my first time drinking, but I liked it. Then I had coors light as my second beer.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

i am turning 21 in a few days... any reccomendations for a good beer? Not heniken, coors light, dos equis milwaukee’s best or anything along those lines. something different?

Try yourself a regular ole Samuel Adams Boston Lager. If you want something real crafty you can just skim this thread and see if you can find a match wherever you go.

I just turned 21 yesterday at a bar that my friend's band was playing at and got a shot of yager and a bud light lime on the house. I'm not a beer expert as that was actually my first time drinking, but I liked it. Then I had coors light as my second beer.

Bud Light Lime is by far my favorite light beer.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

I've had a craving for a doppelbock lately and the Sam Adams Imperial Double is seriously delicious. Apparently, relative to other doppels it's B-level. I'm currently in the hunt for the Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock...

[The Brave Little Toaster Oven]

i am turning 21 in a few days... any reccomendations for a good beer? Not heniken, coors light, dos equis milwaukee’s best or anything along those lines. something different?

Blue Moon.

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[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Got a 4 pack of Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron and 90 Minute IPA today.

The Palo Santo is so good...definitely a beer around the (A or A-) grade range. I reviewed it a while back...saying it has a quick-to-disappear aftertaste. Yeah, it does. But otherwise it's delicious. An overall bourbon-like taste. Thick, malty feel. It's a pretty hardcore taste, but certainly enjoyable. I'll get this a few times during the winter freeze...probably will be more appropriate.

[Skinsfan1311]

My keg of Victory Hop Devil just blew

But that's okay!

I'm picking up a keg of Heavy Sea's Loose Cannon on Friday


Just finished a sixer of Anchor Steam Liberty Ale.

Good stuff!!

[AsburySkinsFan]

i am turning 21 in a few days... any reccomendations for a good beer? Not heniken, coors light, dos equis milwaukee’s best or anything along those lines. something different?

Something different?

Hmmm...

Are you looking for a beer you can stand around with your buddies and chat with, a beer to go with a meal, or something you can really get into?

Buddy beer: something fairly light and easy to drink, notice I did not say lite beer.
Blue Moon
Guinness Draught (defininetly NOT Extra Stout) get the nitro can you get more than the bottle.
And truly you cannot go wrong with a Samuel Adam's Boston Lager

Meal beer: I prefer something smooth and malty
Smithwicks
Sam's Boston Lager, or Winter Lager (if you can find it they don't brew it again for awhile)
BBC Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout...yumm yumm

Sit down and enjoy brews: these are my grade A brews.
Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Trappistes Rochfort #6...this will be hard to find and it will be $10 per bottle if you can find it....but like a pirate's treasure it is worth the search.
Samuel Adams Imperial Stout