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Kaubel · 09/06/07, 8:42 PM

Eh. It's good enough that I won't refuse a Guinness if one is available. But if I have the option, I'll take something like a New Belgium 1554 or a Sierra Nevada Porter instead.

jonwell · 09/07/07, 3:16 AM

ahh, finally a topic for which I qualify as an elitist jerk

I'm working on my BJCP certification, around school.

Someone mentioned Dreadnought- good call! That's a great beer. Sadly we don't get it at all out on the west coast, I had to trade for mine. I actually like Alpha King from 3F better, in fact that is in the top 2 or 3 beers I've tasted- I think it's the perfect American pale ale specimen.

Tonite I had a pitcher of Indica, and a local ipa- Blur (which I think is better than a 3.1, but whatever). I love being in the bay area, because there's so much great beer here. It's ALMOST as good as San Diego, which is where I caught the craft beer bug.

elessar · 09/07/07, 4:19 AM

Currently I am enjoying a 4 pack of Boddington's, sadly it is not as good as what I had on tap while based in England but it is one of the smoother beers I have had in a long time.

chrull · 09/07/07, 6:42 AM

The last two weekends we have the Stockholm Beer (& Whisky) Festival here in Stockholm, and I'll be going. Here is a list over some of the beer avaible on the festival and I'm trying to figure out wich ones I just can't miss. So far I've come up with Delerium Tremens and Maredsous 6 and 10 since Maredsous 8 is my favourite among the belgians.

Sadly there are very few american beers presented on that list as of now, cause that's something that I really don't know much about.

Any tips welcome!

thejdawg · 09/07/07, 9:04 AM

Picked up a six of this last week. Drank one, and woke up to find my roommate consumed the other five.

It's decent, but given the information on their website, will likely be in short supply.

Duilliath · 09/07/07, 9:37 AM

Originally Posted by chrull

Sadly there are very few american beers presented on that list as of now, cause that's something that I really don't know much about.

Any tips welcome!

Had a taste of 'em when I was over in the States and sadly it made me understand that age old joke isn't too far from the truth. One can easily down a few pitchers without any effect (other than on ye olde bladder).

I'm sure there must be some quality beer out there, but haven't been able to find any thus far.

Docjowles · 09/07/07, 9:55 AM

I know one of the guys in EJ went to the last Beer Advocate festival in Boston. Is anyone going to be attending their upcoming German Beer Fest? I am sorely tempted, but the $40 price tag is intimidating. I've had a mighty craving for German beer ever since my vacation to Munich last month, though.

German Beer Fest - Beer Advocate Fests

Shabadu · 09/07/07, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Docjowles

I know one of the guys in EJ went to the last Beer Advocate festival in Boston. Is anyone going to be attending their upcoming German Beer Fest? I am sorely tempted, but the $40 price tag is intimidating. I've had a mighty craving for German beer ever since my vacation to Munich last month, though.

German Beer Fest - Beer Advocate Fests

I'd consider it if I wasn't struggling on the bills for the month. The last festival was some of the most fun I've had in 2 hours in my life, so it may be worth selling off some games or books to pick up a ticket.

Blackpatch · 09/07/07, 12:04 PM

I had a Boddington's on tap yesterday. It was caramel, creamy and smooth. A friendly, straightforward beer and I think I shall drink more of it.

I also had a Victory Hop Wallop IPA and a Rogue Chocolate Stout. The Hop Wallop was a good IPA well worth the purchase. If I'm in the mood for an IPA I would order it again. The Chocolate Stout was a well-crafted example of type and although I don't like flavored stouts that much I would recommend it to anyone who does like them.

Angeron · 09/07/07, 3:04 PM

Originally Posted by Duilliath

Had a taste of 'em when I was over in the States and sadly it made me understand that age old joke isn't too far from the truth. One can easily down a few pitchers without any effect (other than on ye olde bladder).

I'm sure there must be some quality beer out there, but haven't been able to find any thus far.

There are literally thousands of excellent American beers availible, it just so happens that only ONE of them happens to be a major label brew: Sam Adams. Every other major-label tends to be made for frat-parties and nascar so you're not drinking for taste or alcohol content, you're just drinking to drink? If you want quality American beers, they're definitely easy to find, just look through this thread for a list!

Edit: Holy hell batman! SA Octoberfest is a truly phenomenal investment! Thanks Kaubel et. al for the suggestion.

Neostorm · 09/07/07, 3:15 PM

I love boddingtons.

I was drinking some Warsteiner Dunkel last night, night before last was Chimay belgian, and a Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout.

When I'm at the pub I normally drink Tetley's. Which is a nice British pub ale, close to boddingtons.

Kaubel · 09/08/07, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by Angeron

Edit: Holy hell batman! SA Octoberfest is a truly phenomenal investment! Thanks Kaubel et. al for the suggestion.

You're welcome. And I toast your discovery with a pub glass of Sam Adams Honey Porter (that I'm drinking right this very minute).

elessar · 09/08/07, 3:45 AM

I actually prefer samuel smith's Taddy Porter and their nut brown but I have to admit 9/10 times if I have a choice I will take a porter over a stout. My pallet just doesnt really agree with most stouts.

:edit: So that I dont just fill up the thread with needless extra posts, I just opened a bottle of anchor steam beer(which is american) and it is pretty nice.

Duilliath · 09/08/07, 7:00 PM

Originally Posted by Neostorm

I love boddingtons.

I was drinking some Warsteiner Dunkel last night, night before last was Chimay belgian, and a Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout.

When I'm at the pub I normally drink Tetley's. Which is a nice British pub ale, close to boddingtons.

Had a taste of Tetley's back when I was in the UK. Have to say it certainly made a positive impact as I still remember the name several years later.

• Belac_K · 09/09/07, 12:11 AM

Yah, I had the SA Octoberfest today as well, good stuff!