The Beer Thread

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Got Sierra Nevada Celebration for the next few nights...

[Southtown]

Just picked up the last two six packs in stock of Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale at Total Wine. My favorite release so far of the holiday season.

[GoSkins561]

the first and only time ive had this beer was in italy 6 years ago... i liked it so much that i bought the glass in the pic. well i found it at a local store and am going to enjoy it on christmas eve..[/IMG]

I really like this beer, I might need to get one for Christmas Day.

[skinsmarydu]

guiness is good at room temp.

Word, from an Irish.

[Skinsfan1311]

Just picked up a sixer of Resurrection. It's excellent. If it's available in your area, I strongly suggest that you pick some up. It used to only be available on draft. The store limits you to 2 six packs per customer. I guess it's a limited canning thing.

Also got a six-pack of Oskar Blues "Old Chub" It's a Scottish Ale. It's also sold in cans. I wish more craft brewers would package their brews in cans.

[Sebowski]

Just picked up a sixer of Resurrection. It's excellent. If it's available in your area, I strongly suggest that you pick some up. It used to only be available on draft. The store limits you to 2 six packs per customer. I guess it's a limited canning thing.

Also got a six-pack of Oskar Blues "Old Chub" It's a Scottish Ale. It's also sold in cans. I wish more craft brewers would package their brews in cans.

They are on their way. Every week I hear that a brewery is going to start canning. A few good ones already do. The best I've had is Surly from Minnesota.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Bought a 6 of Hoegaarden yesterday, which is the first craft beer I ever had. Very good wit.

[Enforcer_FFX]

Bought a 6 of Hoegaarden yesterday, which is the first craft beer I ever had. Very good wit.

I like Hoegarden too. This brings up what could be a fun topic: What was your first craft beer? Mine was Allagash White. A good Belgian style brew....

As for canning - I agree - I think there are some on their way. Tallgrass, which makes some good beers like Buffalo Sweat and Oasis can their offerrings. My friend mentioned that Ashburn's Lost Rhino is working on setting up canning production.

[Skinsfan1311]

I like Hoegarden too. This brings up what could be a fun topic: What was your first craft beer? Mine was Allagash White. A good Belgian style brew....

As for canning - I agree - I think there are some on their way. Tallgrass, which makes some good beers like Buffalo Sweat and Oasis can their offerrings. My friend mentioned that Ashburn's Lost Rhino is working on setting up canning production.

My first craft beer?

I don't remember the name of it, but it was damn good.. We were staying in Munich, Germany, for a couple of weeks, (back in 1980), and it was a liter of beer, that I bought at a small store. It was packaged in a plain, brown bottle, with a hand-written label. The store-owner said that his family brewed it.

Back in the late 70's, early 80's, my Dad was stationed in Naples, Italy, and we had access to almost all of the European beers. In Naples, you could get a surprising number of beers on draft. My favorite drafts (though not considered "craft" beers, were Grolsch, Lowenbrau & Beck's. There was something about those beers that tasted so good on tap. We travelled extensively, and tried all kinds of local brews. My favorites were the German beers. The best one's were the no-name locally brewed beers, that were always available at mom & pop stores. Never had one that I didn't like.

OTOH, I tried several Belgium beers, and didn't care for any of them. I still don't.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Had the Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout last night. Creamy texture, chocolate up front with a ton of roasty bitterness on the back end. Really good stuff, obviously. Chocolate stouts are up there as one of my favorite styles of beer, so it's tough competition to say the least. This wasn't my favorite chocolate stout ever, but it's very close.

[laurent]

I like Hoegarden too. This brings up what could be a fun topic: What was your first craft beer? Mine was Allagash White. A good Belgian style brew....

As for canning - I agree - I think there are some on their way. Tallgrass, which makes some good beers like Buffalo Sweat and Oasis can their offerrings. My friend mentioned that Ashburn's Lost Rhino is working on setting up canning production.

Almost seems like a sacrilege to jump into the fray after all these pages already, but I've got a new favorite that I just can't get enough of.

If you like Hoegarden you will absolutely LOVE Blanche de Bruxelles. It's a Belgian White, nothing earth shattering, but I just love how simple, clean and refreshing it is in comparison to the bavarian wheat bears I'm used to.

It's possible to enjoy quite a few without feeling bloated. A hint of coriander, citrus, orange peel, just the perfect beer for a sunny afternoon.

Ranks a 4/5 in my book.

[sideshow24]

I lost a bet and now owe a six pack of Modelo Especial to my cousin. Who know that a marine who fought in Iwo Jima would be without any tattoos? Not me.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Picked up a six pack of New Belgium Ranger IPA today. Had a bomber of it a couple months ago and gave it really high marks, so I'm double checking tonight

[boysetsfire]

........Miller Lite tonite!.............carry on.

[GoSkins561]

Had the Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout last night. Creamy texture, chocolate up front with a ton of roasty bitterness on the back end. Really good stuff, obviously. Chocolate stouts are up there as one of my favorite styles of beer, so it's tough competition to say the least. This wasn't my favorite chocolate stout ever, but it's very close.
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have you tried flying dogs imperial coffee stout?