Favorite Beer

[mattofallmatts]

beer makes you fat which overall effects your ability to skateboard at your peak levels.

Yeah, it makes you better.

[brycickle]

beer makes you fat which overall effects your ability to skateboard at your peak levels.

Being stupid makes you dumber.

[tobey]

my sisters husband is all about this beer, he had so many cases for his wedding and he gave me the leftovers which is about 2 cases. I like it, it tastes pretty damn good

edit: found a better picture

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

I opened one of the Ba Narwhals I picked up and I actually loved it. Lots of coconut flavoring and very mellow. Is it worth $17.99 though? No.

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

Just picked up Duclaws Retribution. Now that is one hell of a bourbon barrel aged stout. It seriously is a must try. $10 for a 22 oz. Also has anyone on here had Thirsty Dogs Wulver? Opinions on it?

[dillanharp]

Did a blind tasting of like 15 different beers at a christmas party last night. Smog City's coffee porter. So good.

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

Did a blind tasting of like 15 different beers at a christmas party last night. Smog City's coffee porter. So good.

Im going to have to check that out. any other good ones from the tasting?

[dillanharp]

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Did a blind tasting of like 15 different beers at a christmas party last night. Smog City's coffee porter. So good.

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Im going to have to check that out. any other good ones from the tasting?

The only stand outs were the smog city, the grapefruit sculpin that I brought. Some stuff from dust bowl and knee deep was in there just nothing I can remember. It's pretty fun since everyone contributes a selection and not everyone is in to beer. Modelo was in the mix along with reds apple ale. But the reactions of the non beer people to some of the hoppier or like a strong Belgian is pretty hilarious. One chick said the gf sculpin tasted like mop water.

[pancake man]

If that's what mop water tastes like then I've been doing it wrong for years

[mattofallmatts]

Took the Cert. Cicerone test Wednesday and celebrated by popping a 2013 Black Tuesday, 2014 Black Tuesday (speaking of barrel aged imperial stouts...), and Roble Blanco.
mmmm

[The Nose Face]

This weekend got to sample some decent brews:

Avery 21 (Anniversary Ale)
They claim it's an American Brown Ale - but it tastes more like a black IPA. Pretty good, def. worth a try if you're feeling something along those lines. Avery is climbing the ranks for me - every time I try their stuff, it never disappoints. You guys were right about TWEAK - that's the new hotness beer geeks are talking about everywhere. I think it comes out this weekend or so.

Almanac Golden Gate Gose
Salty and Sour - really nice. Reminded me of white wine in a weird way.

Lagunitas Brown Shugga'
Great Holiday brew - almost 10% and incredible deceiving for what it is. I guess they tried making Barley Wine and ended up with this. Got hammered off of these.

Victory Earth And Flame (Bourbon Barrel Aged Scotch Ale)
My friend got this - gave me a sip. WAY better than Backwoods Bastard - my 2 cents...

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

This weekend got to sample some decent brews:

Avery 21 (Anniversary Ale)
They claim it's an American Brown Ale - but it tastes more like a black IPA. Pretty good, def. worth a try if you're feeling something along those lines. Avery is climbing the ranks for me - every time I try their stuff, it never disappoints. You guys were right about TWEAK - that's the new hotness beer geeks are talking about everywhere. I think it comes out this weekend or so.

Almanac Golden Gate Gose
Salty and Sour - really nice. Reminded me of white wine in a weird way.

Lagunitas Brown Shugga'
Great Holiday brew - almost 10% and incredible deceiving for what it is. I guess they tried making Barley Wine and ended up with this. Got hammered off of these.

Victory Earth And Flame (Bourbon Barrel Aged Scotch Ale)
My friend got this - gave me a sip. WAY better than Backwoods Bastard - my 2 cents...

Hahaha just kidding of course, but you have me intrigued now. I hope I can find a bottle of it. I was able to order some Wulver online which I heard competes with Backwoods. For anyone who likes backwoods on here another beer to try is Big Muddys Backwoods Monster. Not as good as backwoods, but damn close.

[max power]

going to this on new years eve:
http://perditionbbq.com/nye-beer-dinner-warpigs-pop-mikkeller-three-floyds-chef/

should be cool.

[tangar]

^ you gotta tell me how that place is, might have to check it out in the future.

Brown Shugga has been my joint the last few weeks. as my daughter says when talking about food, "try it, you must like it"

[Dirtymac]

^ you gotta tell me how that place is, might have to check it out in the future.

Brown Shugga has been my joint the last few weeks. as my daughter says when talking about food, "try it, you must like it"

^This is my shit! You better switch to the sober bullets after 2 though unless you want to be the poster child for the evening lol!

[floop]

Did a blind tasting of like 15 different beers at a christmas party last night. Smog City's coffee porter. So good.

Smog City is doing some great stuff.  stoked they are finally bottling.  hoping they bottle some of their IPAs soon.  went to their anniversary party a year ago and was blown away.  barrel aged OE is also incredible.

speaking of grapefruit sculpin, i was in SD for a few days and hit a few of the newer breweries I hadn't been to yet.  Societe is doing some amazing IPAs.  Modern Times has the coolest tasting room of any brewery.  also checked out the new Ballast Point tasting room / brewery in Little Italy.  was impressed.  really good food and huge list of stuff on tap.  all their regular offerings, specialties, and experimental beers.  they also have pretty much every beer they make ready for takeaway.  got 3 six packs of gf sculpin (which is hard to find in LA)

it's a must stop if you down that way. (then check out bottle works down the street)

[max power]

still haven't made it to societe or modern times. next time I'm down there. have been to the ballast point testing room bunch. their one offs are pretty killer. had a guajillo calico amber and chocolate chipotle marlin last time. they reply know how to add shit to their beers.

[floop]

agree.  they always seem to get it right.  grapefruit sculpin is sublime.  i think grapefruit IPA should become a new established style.  it's fucking incredible


in other news, on vacation in desert.  this is going down.  beer porn:

[Tracer]

Have any of yall tried radlers? Im loving the Stiegl grapefruit, perfect for skating too because its fruity and only 3%

[pancake man]

agree.  they always seem to get it right.  grapefruit sculpin is sublime.  i think grapefruit IPA should become a new established style.  it's fucking incredible


in other news, on vacation in desert.  this is going down.  beer porn:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7573/15419689173_4f1e7870ac_c.jpg

I hope not. We would then be subjected to a host of shitty iterations and the good ones would be lost

[okdad]

Have any of yall tried radlers? Im loving the Stiegl grapefruit, perfect for skating too because its fruity and only 3%

So if something is fruity, then it's good for skating. Ok, got it.

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

So my friend is the manager at the local shop I buy my booze from, and when I went in to make my usual purchases he told me to follow him into the back. When I walked back there and saw his allocated section my jaw fucking dropped. He has basically all of Firestones heavy hitters from every year, Some KBSs and other Founders rarities, BCBSs, and a bunch of other shit. I immediately asked him why he has those and his response was "They never sold, because I don't put allocated stuff on the shelf.". I then said why didn't you sell them to me? He then goes "You never asked". So basically because no one ever asked including myself hes sitting on boozey gold. Next week when I get my Christmas bonus im going to town. Also any Brooklyn pals know of any good bottle shops in  the Bay Ridge area? Heading there on Saturday and wanted to get some goods I cant get in Jersey.

[matter of fact]

agree.  they always seem to get it right.  grapefruit sculpin is sublime.  i think grapefruit IPA should become a new established style.  it's fucking incredible


in other news, on vacation in desert.  this is going down.  beer porn:

dude i fucking love barleywine ales. sam adams did a limited run of some about two years ago, holy fuck the flavor was amazing and fucking smooth for 11.5%. it was a blonde ale, called griffin's bow. hadn't thought about it until i saw your post, i gotta get out there and get some more. it might have been my favorite beer

for regular beers i really like the triple hopped ipa from heavy seas. fruity as shit and just the right amount of bitter, really really good

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

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agree.  they always seem to get it right.  grapefruit sculpin is sublime.  i think grapefruit IPA should become a new established style.  it's fucking incredible


in other news, on vacation in desert.  this is going down.  beer porn:

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dude i fucking love barleywine ales. sam adams did a limited run of some about two years ago, holy fuck the flavor was amazing and fucking smooth for 11.5%. it was a blonde ale, called griffin's bow. hadn't thought about it until i saw your post, i gotta get out there and get some more. it might have been my favorite beer

for regular beers i really like the triple hopped ipa from heavy seas. fruity as shit and just the right amount of bitter, really really good

Sam Adams Griffins Bow is really good. I like all of Sam Adams small batches. Theyre are hard to get a hold of.

[Dustin Stoner]

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Have any of yall tried radlers? Im loving the Stiegl grapefruit, perfect for skating too because its fruity and only 3%

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So if something is fruity, then it's good for skating. Ok, got it.

Nope.  Tracer is all the frutiness skateboarding needs.
And 3% shouldn't even be condsidered beer.
I prefer 7.5% or above, and 80 IBU or more.   
Needless to say, I am an IPA man!

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

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Have any of yall tried radlers? Im loving the Stiegl grapefruit, perfect for skating too because its fruity and only 3%

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So if something is fruity, then it's good for skating. Ok, got it.

[close]

Nope.  Tracer is all the frutiness skateboarding needs.
And 3% shouldn't even be condsidered beer.
I prefer 7.5% or above, and 80 IBU or more.   
Needless to say, I am an IPA man!

I like you.

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

Anyone in New York should go to 86 Bagel and Deli on 86th St and 3rd ave in Bay Ridge. They are selling 4pks of the BCBS and they have a lot. They also still have Founders Sweet Repute. Bought a bunch of Bells stuff there, and of course BCBS stout and barleywine 4pks. Was surprised I could not find any Evil Twin or Thirsty Dog stuff. Went to 3 different places.

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

Any Vermont pals have any suggestions of good places to get beer in Stowe? I'm going to Vermont for 10days this Saturday and googled it and found the Alpine Mart. I'm trying to get some Heady topper, focal banger, and other various brands. Any suggestions? Pancake man aren't you from VT?

[pancake man]

I'm in MA, but you're not too far off from Waterbury VT, which has Prohibition Pig and Reservoir. Right around the corner from Pro Pig is a nice little bottle shop as well. You're also an hour out from Hill Farmstead in Greensboro. You can also check out Three Penny in Montpelier as well. And you're probably about 45 minutes from Burlington, you picked a pretty central location my friend

[The Nose Face]

Any Vermont pals have any suggestions of good places to get beer in Stowe? I'm going to Vermont for 10days this Saturday and googled it and found the Alpine Mart. I'm trying to get some Heady topper, focal banger, and other various brands. Any suggestions? Pancake man aren't you from VT?

You're in VT - get some switchback on tap, and bring a bottle or two home.


You should def. go check out Burlington - They have Vermont Pub and Brewery, and a couple of other new places since I went to school there
 http://www.vermontbrewery.com/

Magic Hat Brewery is in South Burlington too
http://www.magichat.net/