The Beer Thread

[#98QBKiller]

Has anyone tried the DFH 75 Minute IPA? It's a combo of the 60 and 90 put into firkins.

It's funny that you mention that. Last night I had dinner at the DFH Alehouse and started out with a 60 Minute, then switched up to the 75 minute. I liked it a lot. It had the smoothness and taste of the 60 minute, but slightly bolder, but not overbearing. I'm a big fan for sure.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Having a Raging ***** IPA tonight. I tell ya, after a while I get numb to the typical IPA, and I know this is Belgian-style, but it's delightfully unique.

[Warpath11]

Had a tasting with some freinds tonight, the most interesting by far was the Monk's Café Flemish Sour Red Ale, wow, talk about different. Has anyone tried a flemish ale?

Ive had it at Monks and it is very different, a good to style Belgian Sour Ale. They use a strain of yeast called Brettanomyces that produces that sour flavor during fermentation. I enjoy it the style I just cant have too much of it as the taste is a bit too much after a few of them.

[Skinz4Life12]

i had two raging *****'s at dinner the other night. they were nice and strong

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

St. Patty's Day tomorrow, picking up a six of Raison D'Etre and a bottle of World Wide Stout!

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Man!! The World Wide Stout is just awesome! Truly great! And those Raison D'Etres are so refreshing! Happy St. Pats day!

[#98QBKiller]

Man!! The World Wide Stout is just awesome! Truly great! And those Raison D'Etres are so refreshing! Happy St. Pats day!

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Smashed a couple Yuenglings and the last Raison D'Etre over the weekend. Tell ya what, I like that Yuengling lager. American lagers get a bad rap. I like corn and grains, so what? It's what defensive ends are made of. Pure American badassery.

I want to start exploring Lagunitas beers, seems like they're high level across the board. Got me a bomber of the Old Gnarly Wine for tonight:

Lagunitas Old Gnarly Wine

Style: Barley Wine
Alcohol content: 10.6% ABV
IBU: 69.39
Limited Seasonal Release: Spring



Appearance: Caramel with a rosewood hue, dark colors, yet somehow "bright" in the glass. Fluffy bronze head gives this beer a very serious look. A lot of lacing, but dissipates quickly, leaving almost no lasting trace.

Aroma: Pungent aroma of flowers, sweet citrus and tropical fruits. Caramel backbone is strong on this, and it's not overdone. Could sit here and smell this brew forever, awesomely balanced.

Flavor: Overwhelmed by the flavor. Again, incredibly balanced. Progression from malt to hops is insane. Tons of caramel malt hit right away, with a superb IPA-'esque citrus and flowery bitterness gaining intensity as the milliseconds roll by. Complete "180" through the tasting. Sweet, sweet, sweet.

Body/Finish: Big body, oily. Carbonation is high, alcohol warmth is high. Finish is a lot of alcohol warmth with bitter hops and slight caramel.

Summary/Grade: This is a very high quality beer with a modest price tag.

A (96)

[sportjunkie07]

had a Hop Henge IPA last weekend. it was so good. the color, smell, taste, high alc content. man it was just awesome all around.

http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brew...e/default.aspx

[Warpath11]

had a Hop Henge IPA last weekend. it was so good. the color, smell, taste, high alc content. man it was just awesome all around.

http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brew...e/default.aspx

I love their stuff it is way hard to find here on the East coast but whenever I visit my brother (in Portland, Ore) I drink my weight in Black Butte Porter. That is by far and away my favorite porter.

[Skinz4Life12]

i got a growler from vintage 50 of this stuff called Kalashnikov Russian Imperial Stout. Its 10.8% and pitch black and delicious. 1 beer on an empty stomach will get you buzzing

[dfitzo53]

Having a Raging ***** IPA tonight. I tell ya, after a while I get numb to the typical IPA, and I know this is Belgian-style, but it's delightfully unique.

Yeah I had one of those the other night and though it was pretty good.

[#98QBKiller]

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

HA, great pic! You take that QBK? Damn leprechaun!

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Got two of my faves tonight: