The Beer Thread

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

10 states that sell the most beer are surprising

Some states consume far less than others. In Connecticut, only 21.8 gallons were purchased per resident in 2011. In Utah, it was just 19.2 gallons. In three states, however, the Beer Institute estimates that more than 40 gallons of beer were consumed per person.

40 gallons is my intake for February.

[Tulane Skins Fan]

Just got back from Oktoberfest in Munich and drinking really good beer in Germany, Austria, and Czech Rep. Question: does anyone know where one can purchase any of the following: Hofbrau, Augustiner, Paulaner, Budvar, Pilsner Urquell?

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Just got back from Oktoberfest in Munich and drinking really good beer in Germany, Austria, and Czech Rep. Question: does anyone know where one can purchase any of the following: Hofbrau, Augustiner, Paulaner, Budvar, Pilsner Urquell?

That Paulaner Oktoberfest is still the best Marzen I've ever had. It's at Belby's in Rockville. Pilsner Urquell is at Twinbrook Deli in Rockville.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

My aged Loose Cannon review:

[No_Pressure]

Just got back from Oktoberfest in Munich and drinking really good beer in Germany, Austria, and Czech Rep. Question: does anyone know where one can purchase any of the following: Hofbrau, Augustiner, Paulaner, Budvar, Pilsner Urquell?

You can find many of those at Wegmans actually, I work at one and our beer section is small but very diverse. I don't if they are even allowed to sell it in MD but if you go to one of the ones in VA I'm sure they'll have what you're looking for. The one here stocks the Hofbrau stuff, Paulaner sometimes, Hacker-Pschorr, Franziskaner, etc. I have yet to see Augustiner make an appearance which is a shame because I freaking love augustiner. I was sitting around at the beer garden directly across the street from theresienwiese where they serve a lot of Augustiner getting a nice mellow German buzz going earlier this summer. Good stuff.

[Sebowski]

My aged Loose Cannon review:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYWF_S2UrNc&feature=youtu.be/url]

Nice job on the review. I noticed you poured out the whole bottle of the aged one (sediment and all) and only part of the fresh one (no sediment). I always try to leave the sediment in the bottle. I know some people don;t. Just noticed a slight difference in the pour.

[GoSkins561]

Nice job on the review. I noticed you poured out the whole bottle of the aged one (sediment and all) and only part of the fresh one (no sediment). I always try to leave the sediment in the bottle. I know some people don;t. Just noticed a slight difference in the pour.

I noticed the same thing, when I picked up that bottle of 2011 The Greater Pumpkin from Heavy Seas a few weeks ago, the dude that sold me the bottle told me let it sit for a couple of days, to treat it like a baby and only pour 3/4's of the bottle into the glass. He also mentioned that Heavy Seas doesn't use the best of yeasts, and most of their beers get real funky with age. When I poured the Greater Pumpkin there was a little bit of cloudiness and a few chunks of yeast floating around, the bottom of the bottle was think and chunky with it. How much does the sediment change the beer?

[Skinsfan1311]

My aged Loose Cannon review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYWF_...ature=youtu.be

Nice. I'm surprised it was even drinkable. Also, like Sebowski stated, I was also surprised that you dumped the sediment into the glass. I betcha it would've tasted better without it. Cool review.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Nice job on the review. I noticed you poured out the whole bottle of the aged one (sediment and all) and only part of the fresh one (no sediment). I always try to leave the sediment in the bottle. I know some people don;t. Just noticed a slight difference in the pour.

Thanks! With these aged beers I've just wanted to get every last drop. If that means I have to eat the last sip, then so be it The beer was good regardless.

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Nice. I'm surprised it was even drinkable. Also, like Sebowski stated, I was also surprised that you dumped the sediment into the glass. I betcha it would've tasted better without it. Cool review.

Thanks man! Next time I pull out a beer with a lot of sediment, I'll try taking everyone's advice and pour half of it first.

[Skinsfan1311]

Thanks! With these aged beers I've just wanted to get every last drop. If that means I have to eat the last sip, then so be it The beer was good regardless.[COLOR="Gold"]

I still have a 2007 Heavy Seas Below Decks that I'm going to try this winter.......along with a couple from 2010. I also have a Yule Tide, or two, from 2010.

[Sherlock Holmes]

As a lager drinking European, I enjoy the following "beers" (all lagers):

Peroni Nastro Azzuro (Italy)
Kronenbourg (France)
Warsteiner (Germany)

Ideally all draught, and cold as heck.

In bars and clubs over here in the North of England, cans of Red Stripe Jamaican Lager are commonplace, and usually only a £1 or so. Ideal.

[No_Pressure]

As a lager drinking European, I enjoy the following "beers" (all lagers):

Peroni Nastro Azzuro (Italy)
Kronenbourg (France)
Warsteiner (Germany)

Ideally all draught, and cold as heck.

In bars and clubs over here in the North of England, cans of Red Stripe Jamaican Lager are commonplace, and usually only a £1 or so. Ideal.

I know Europeans have a low opinion of American beer (what with the large brands being utterly disgusting and basically undrinkable garbage) but as a lager fan have you ever tried Sam Adams? I would rate it as "decent" but it's probably the best we've got in large quantities.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

3 year old Midas Touch review



Having Sierra Nevada Pale Ale tonight, I like this stuff most when it's not too cold. Say 60 degrees.

[RANSKINS98]

Here ya guys go for your Halloween parties coming up!

[Walking Deadman]

Bitches Brew from Dogfishead. If you can find it try it.