The Beer Thread

[MissU28]

Brought back these beers from Maine for me and the bf to try

[MattFancy]

Sam Adams makes a whole host of good beers. I enjoy both of these, people do tend to overhype Octoberfest though. I really like their Winter Lager the best out of the seasonal brews though.

If you've never been, you need to go to the Sam Adam's brewery in Boston. I was there in the Spring and it was awesome.

For one, its FREE. They just ask for a small donation. Then you get a little tour and then they pass around pitchers of beer for like an hour or so.

[#98QBKiller]

If you've never been, you need to go to the Sam Adam's brewery in Boston. I was there in the Spring and it was awesome.

For one, its FREE. They just ask for a small donation. Then you get a little tour and then they pass around pitchers of beer for like an hour or so.

I actually made it out there last September. My buddy was getting married in Boston and I was in the wedding and he took all of us on a tour of the brewery one of the days. Pretty awesome indeed.

[Dan T.]

(Not so) Breaking News: Now the Prez is home brewing at the White House:



By Nick Wing - When President Barack Obama heads off on his campaign bus tours, he apparently takes one, or perhaps a refrigerator-full, for the road.

According to the Des Moines Register, Obama told a man at an Iowa coffee shop Tuesday that his bus was stocked with beer, brewed at the White House.

He even offered the man a bottle of the home-brew, Obama campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.

This story inevitably led to a number of questions for White House Spokesman Jay Carney regarding the specifics of the beer.

The Register reports that Carney revealed that the White House brews both "light" and "dark" variations of the beer.

The White House chefs have been experimenting with home-brewing for some time, and according to news reports have crafted a White House Honey Ale, which included honey from the First Lady’s beehive, as well as a White House Honey Blonde and Honey Porter. There was no word on Tuesday about the style of beer with which the Obama campaign bus is stocked now.

Obama has served White House-brewed beer at Super Bowl parties and St. Patrick's Day events, and has even shared it with Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer.

The president is no stranger to sipping a cold one on the campaign trail. On Monday, Obama visited the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, where he made a pit-stop at the Bud Tent, offering to buy a round for a group fair-goers. His move reportedly drew chants of "Four more beers!"


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1776856.html

[amm0409]

another day at the office

[S.T.real,lights,out]

If you've never been, you need to go to the Sam Adam's brewery in Boston. I was there in the Spring and it was awesome.

For one, its FREE. They just ask for a small donation. Then you get a little tour and then they pass around pitchers of beer for like an hour or so.

Damn i will have to try that some weekend. Sounds like a great time.

[GoSkins561]

Still looking for the elusive go-to gluten free beer. Having tried quite a few now in the past 8 months...not sure if its the sorgham or what that's putting me off.

A few new gluten beers to keep your eyes open for.

http://newplanetbeer.com/homepage/

[S.T.real,lights,out]

Early B-day gift from my parents last night



One of the best bottled Pumpkin Ale i have ever had.

[MattFancy]

ST see if you can find:



Shlafly's Pumpkin Ale. The BEST pumpkin ale I've had. It tastes like pumpkin pie and its 8.0%

[S.T.real,lights,out]

hmmm, i will have to look it up. Thanks man

Looks like i cant get up here in NY. Damn

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

hmmm, i will have to look it up. Thanks man

Looks like i cant get up here in NY. Damn

Southern Tier Brewery is in New York. Their "Pumking" is right there with the Schlafly. Pure pumpkin pie in a bottle. It's absolutely ridiculous.

Haven't had that Sam Adams Harvest Ale yet, there are just so many Octoberfest/Pumpkin Ales to choose from. Haven't even had the urge to dive in to the autumn beers yet, still working on what I like to have in the summer time. Non-Imperial Stouts and IPAs, Hefeweizens, Amber Ales, Pale Ales. They all go really well with grilled food. Now that Wild Goose Brewery is defunct, and Wild Goose Oatmeal Stout is gone, my favorite summertime beer is the Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. I can guzzle that **** down with blue crabs, it's like they were made for each other.

Tonight I'm going with the new Flying Dog Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout. Second Oyster Stout I will have ever had, the Porterhouse Oyster Stout got low marks from me a couple years back.

[Ellis]

My wife and I just had our first child 2 weeks ago... A friend came by and gave me this as a gift.
This is an outstanding ale! Try it some time...

[Enforcer_FFX]

I haven't shifted over into the fall beers either.

But, another pumpkin ale I REALLY like is The Fear from Flying Dog:
http://flyingdogales.com/beers/#/Wild+Dog/The+Fear

[Warpath11]

I'm still stuck in the summer mode as well those Octoberfests/Pumpkin ales don't look too appealing just yet...

Ive been working on a 6-pack of Arcadia Ales Sky High Rye:



Good IPA with that peppery rye kick on the finish.

Also for those really hot days when floating around the pool is a must I've been enjoying this oldie but a goodie

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Man, I've been looking for a rye/saison brew for the past week. Nothing. What happened to that Sam Adams Lemon Pepper Saison? Was everywhere around here a couple years ago. Damn!