Author Topic: Favorite Beer (Read 249481 times)

Stoop Kid 2.0 · « **Reply #2460 on:** December 30, 2014, 11:40:12 AM »

Thanks for all the spot and brew info guys. Really appreciate it. Looking forward to this trip even more now.

oyolar · « **Reply #2461 on:** January 02, 2015, 10:09:00 AM »

I'm glad other people like the Sam Adams Small Batch stuff. There's a liquor store by my parents' place that has it and I'd pick up a bottle from there every once in a while. They're super interesting brews and styles. Like, they have a Sahti too which was crazy.

Had Stone's Master of Disguise Imperial Golden Stout on NYE. It was really good. Had a nice stout flavor, some dark chocolate notes towards the end with a great malted out mouthfeel. A huge factor in enjoying it was definitely the novelty of a golden stout though.

I found a barrel-aged Narwhal too so I picked that up. Might have that tonight. Maybe with a cigar.

Abyss1 · « **Reply #2462 on:** January 02, 2015, 01:21:52 PM »

Anyone getting ahold of st archers...lately ive been getting it and the store down the street has them...kind of expensive tho

Stoop Kid 2.0 · « **Reply #2463 on:** January 04, 2015, 07:19:42 AM »

Out here in Stowe they have Heady Topper everywhere. I'm in heaven. I also found a bunch of Prarie, Stillwater, and Evil Twin stuff. I also got to meet the head brewer from BFM because he's out here on a ski trip.

pancake man · « **Reply #2464 on:** January 04, 2015, 06:42:16 PM »

You should totally gopickitupformebro some heady topper, that would be chill. Any luck getting to Hill Farmstead? I heard it's kind of a pain in the ass, but totally worth it

Stoop Kid 2.0 · « **Reply #2465 on:** January 05, 2015, 04:00:08 AM »

Quote from: pancake man on January 04, 2015, 06:42:16 PM

You should totally gopickitupformebro some heady topper, that would be chill. Any luck getting to Hill Farmstead? I heard it's kind of a pain in the ass, but totally worth it

I'm going to try and go there on Thursday. We've been up here for 1 day so far and we got a monster snow storm and I drank heady like it was water.

max power · « **Reply #2466 on:** January 08, 2015, 08:12:46 AM »

picked up some pugachevs cobra '14 and avery tweak yesterday. should be good.

floop · « **Reply #2467 on:** January 08, 2015, 11:19:51 AM »

tweak was one of my favorite beers of last year. i think barrel aged coffee stouts are becoming me favorite style

this years pugachev is excellent.

The Nose Face · « **Reply #2468 on:** January 08, 2015, 01:41:45 PM »

Tweak is awesome - should be called "meth" though.

floop · « **Reply #2469 on:** January 08, 2015, 04:13:55 PM »

wasn't that what it originally was called (or something like that) but they had to change it?

floop · « **Reply #2470 on:** January 08, 2015, 04:23:45 PM »

i renewed my cellar storage rental for another year, although somewhat hesitatingly.

i'm at a phase now where i don't really believe in "cellaring" per se. i think if you are storing beers, big beers, it's better to store them at cellar temperature instead of in your fridge or in a place where the temp fluctuates a lot daily. but at the end of the day i think it's probably usually better to drink any beer fresh, or within the first 4-6 months. i'm sure there are exceptions, but i think those are outweighed by most beers.

after last year i'm realizing that i have way too much beer to get through for one person. most of my cellar is untouched (that's just the stuff in the cellar, not in my house)..

broke open a Huna recently that was about a year and a half old and it was pretty disappointing. i've had it fresh and it's amazing. on the flipside i broke open a 2012 parabola and it was amazing. but then, i'm sure it would have been great fresh. i think overall you're better off drinking fresher

this year i'm going to a) drink more of the beers i have b) consider more events "special occasions" c) try to buy less beers

i'd like to get back to a place where i have a manageable number of beers.

these are my 2015 beer resolutions

tobey · « **Reply #2471 on:** January 08, 2015, 06:21:58 PM »

Drinking Firestone right now, i like it

mattofallmatts · « **Reply #2472 on:** January 08, 2015, 10:15:02 PM »

Quote from: Stoop Kid 2.0 on January 05, 2015, 04:00:08 AM

Quote from: pancake man on January 04, 2015, 06:42:16 PM
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You should totally gopickitupformebro some heady topper, that would be chill. Any luck getting to Hill Farmstead? I heard it's kind of a pain in the ass, but totally worth it
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I'm going to try and go there on Thursday. We've been up here for 1 day so far and we got a monster snow storm and I drank heady like it was water.

FUCK HEADY TOPPER (no not really) GO TO HILL FARMSTEAD/GRASSROOTS!!!!!!!!

The Nose Face · « **Reply #2473 on:** January 09, 2015, 07:44:21 AM »

Quote from: floop on January 08, 2015, 04:13:55 PM

wasn't that what it originally was called (or something like that) but they had to change it?

Ha, I don't know - but the upper/downer combo wreaks havoc on your senses. I'm guessing this is what Meth must feel like.

I feel you on Cellaring though, Floop - I just store shit in the basement underneath the house. I give them to my friends for a wedding, or drink them around Christmas or something. I think stouts are the way to go when it comes to cellaring, or something real boozy like Backwoods Bastard.

I have this - and it's about 4 years old at this point, it can go to 5. Could be good, could be vinegar. who knows...

I've been aging a case of Matilda's though - and holy shit are they awesome. I kinda wonder since InBev bought out Goose Island though all that cool shit is gone.

max power · « **Reply #2474 on:** January 09, 2015, 07:51:48 AM »

i don't 'cellar' that much anymore, but what i do keep now is mostly sours. it's more just keeping shit for when i have an occasion/person to share it with that will appreciate it.

n0torious · « **Reply #2475 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:07:17 AM »

Been enjoying the hell out of Six Point for the last year, most recently this:

Stoop Kid 2.0 · « **Reply #2476 on:** January 09, 2015, 09:46:37 AM »

Quote from: mattofallmatts on January 08, 2015, 10:15:02 PM

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Quote from: pancake man on January 04, 2015, 06:42:16 PM
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You should totally gopickitupformebro some heady topper, that would be chill. Any luck getting to Hill Farmstead? I heard it's kind of a pain in the ass, but totally worth it
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I'm going to try and go there on Thursday. We've been up here for 1 day so far and we got a monster snow storm and I drank heady like it was water.
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FUCK HEADY TOPPER (no not really) GO TO HILL FARMSTEAD/GRASSROOTS!!!!!!!!

Could not make it to Hill Farmstead due to all the snow storms. Driving conditions have been terrible. I was able to get two of there beers in bottle form however. Heady out here sells so ridiculously fast though. Had to wait in line for that shit this morning. It's sold out in minutes.

pancake man · « **Reply #2477 on:** January 09, 2015, 10:52:11 AM »

Not surprised, I happened upon a secret shipment at the place around the corner from ProPig. Probably one of the luckiest moments of my life. Also bought supplies for my Hitch Hikers Guide beer (all galaxy pale ale). That was a damn good day

floop · « **Reply #2478 on:** January 09, 2015, 10:58:59 AM »

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Quote from: floop on January 08, 2015, 04:13:55 PM
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wasn't that what it originally was called (or something like that) but they had to change it?
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Ha, I don't know - but the upper/downer combo wreaks havoc on your senses. I'm guessing this is what Meth must feel like.

yeah, i guess it used to be called Meth Addict. think it was taproom only

http://tenemu.com/news/avery-to-release-tweak-in-november/09/2014

floop · « **Reply #2479 on:** January 10, 2015, 05:05:25 PM »

cold day in LA

paraquat · « **Reply #2480 on:** January 10, 2015, 05:14:41 PM »

Quote from: floop on January 10, 2015, 05:05:25 PM

cold day in LA

Looks tasty.

ITSSSSS BAAAAAACKKKK

floop · « **Reply #2481 on:** January 10, 2015, 06:08:35 PM »

nice paraquat. would like to try that some day

picked up some supplies today

max power · « **Reply #2482 on:** January 10, 2015, 08:55:36 PM »

tweak is real good. what's in the boxes, floop?

oyolar · « **Reply #2483 on:** January 11, 2015, 09:15:43 AM »

I had that Barrell-aged Narwhal on Friday and was definitely disappointed in it. It was too heavy on the bourbon and not enough of a strong stout backbone. It taste a little sour or off too because of the mix of flavors. Like when you get that little sour flavor from bad or burnt coffee. Definitely not worth how much it costs in my opinion.

pancake man · « **Reply #2484 on:** January 11, 2015, 01:25:12 PM »

floop, y u no nose slide!?

floop · « **Reply #2485 on:** January 11, 2015, 04:01:42 PM »

Quote from: pancake man on January 11, 2015, 01:25:12 PM

floop, y u no nose slide!?

heheheeh. because i sucky

floop · « **Reply #2486 on:** January 11, 2015, 04:03:23 PM »

Quote from: max power on January 10, 2015, 08:55:36 PM

tweak is real good. what's in the boxes, floop?

more huge barrel aged beer that i will never have a chance to drink and already have a ton of beer but still want it

got my first allocations for Reserve Society, plus some extra stuff.. mocha wednesdays, mash and grinds, old richland

brycickle · « **Reply #2487 on:** January 11, 2015, 05:49:55 PM »

We finally got Oskar Blue's in Nebraska. Got a sixer of Dale's PA in the fridge right now. I think I'll have one right now.

okdad · « **Reply #2488 on:** January 11, 2015, 06:49:17 PM »

Had this last night, fucking delicious.

Stoop Kid 2.0 · « **Reply #2489 on:** January 12, 2015, 02:30:07 PM »

Quote from: okdad on January 11, 2015, 06:49:17 PM

Had this last night, fucking delicious.

Is that the rum barrel aged one? I have one of those and the Evan Williams ba one. Expensive but I'm hoping they're worth it.