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Elfarran · 01/27/10, 6:23 PM

Originally Posted by Kaubel

A friend of mine is going to take me here next weekend, and I already have a short list of beers I'm going to try.

- Lagunitas A Little Sumpin Extra Ale
- Avery Hog Heaven
- Avery Dugana IPA
- Dogfish Head Midas Touch

Is there anything else I absolutely shouldn't miss tasting before stumbling out?

I strongly recommend the Moose Drool Brown Ale if you enjoy browns. It's fantastic. If I went there I would probably go for the Chimay White as well. However that is simply because it isn't widely available where I am, if you can get it more easily than I then stick to the others.

♦ Hotspur · 01/28/10, 12:38 PM

Maudite is quite good, it's a Belgian Dark Strong from Unibroue in Quebec. It's 8%, so as Apate mentioned, too many like this and you may be having too much fun. I've had a couple from Lagunitas before, though not that one. I liked what I had, and they definitely have a good reputation.

Cuddlypoo · 01/28/10, 9:15 PM

I really liked the Little Sumpin Extra, had it a week ago bottled. I had the Midas Touch at DFH's brewpub, and wasn't blown away--it's one of those fun DFH experimental beers that isn't that polished, but is fun if you're in the mood for something odd.

With that said, GET THE DOUBLE BASTARD. This is coming from a Missourian (we don't have any Stone distributorships yet, so I'm a little overeager to get my hands on some of their stuff), but it is a phenomenal (albeit ass-kicking) beer.

Monocle · 01/29/10, 10:43 AM

I have some sad news, Liquid Solutions is going out of business. This is especially bad for me, as they were the only way I could get the Alaskan beers, and a lot of the other West Coast beers. No Hop Henge or Pliny the Elder this year either for me, also means no more Ninkasi ever, who make my all time favorite IIPA.

They are having a big sale starting today, so I'm going to put in a big order and stock up. Normally I would not order from them in the winter, but now I pretty much have no choice.

Anyone know of some possible online places I can replace them with? Even if they just have stuff from Deschutes it would be good.

Ashkinassi · 01/29/10, 3:39 PM

Originally Posted by brutish

I would also put in a plug for Old Rasputin.

Old Rasputin is heaven on tap. If North Coast Brewery paid me to market Old Rasputin, I couldn't say anything more then I already have. I wish they would pay me.

Double Bastard is excellent as well, if a bit of an acquired taste.

Tyrsis · 01/29/10, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by Ashkinassi

Double Bastard is excellent as well, if a bit of an acquired taste.

That's probably true for most beers from Stone. They're not for the weak

BTW Stone is starting their Winter Storm event, Feb 7th - 13th. Basically they put every single Stone brew they have at the time, on tap at their place up in Escondido.

Good way to try some of their not so common stuff, if you haven't tried it.

Apate · 01/29/10, 11:42 PM

I really didn't enjoy the Double Bastard as much as Ruination or random super-hopped beers at festivals. It's good, but lacks some kind of definition in the taste. I'm tempted to age a bottle.

Tyrsis · 02/01/10, 5:18 PM

I attended a Russian River event at O'briens this week (O'Brien's Pub, San Diego - The Hoppiest Place on Earth)

RR Damnation - Typical Strong Golden Belgian. It was good, but nothing special; typical golden.
RR Consecration - Cab Barrel Aged dark sour w/currants. This is the first sour I've had... I wasn't immediately a fan, but after drinking it more, I got used to it. I really need to try more of these before I give a decision.

They had bottles for sale as well for take-home. I wanted to get a 3 Liter, but they were about $90 bucks :O

Erdaic · 02/02/10, 8:21 AM

Originally Posted by Apate

I'll be interested to see what you think of the Palo Santo - it's quite different, and I really enjoy it.

The Palo Santo is one of my absolute favorites from Dogfish Head. The character of it is pretty unique, even for a DFH brew.

Originally Posted by Apate

I've been on a barleywine kick lately. Great Divide's Old Ruffian was very beer-like; balanced hops/malt and not too boozy at around 10% ABV. Rogue's Old Crustacean XS was absolutely great. I'd really like to age some of this. The flavors were complex and layered, but it had a very strong hop character. The finish was bitter at first, but almost savory as it lingered.

I would have to toss Redhook's Treblehook into the mix. Great limited run barley that I caught by accident a few weeks ago. Also, Middle Ages Druid Fluid is fairly solid.

Docjowles · 02/04/10, 5:00 PM

I never got around to unsubscribing from Harpoon's mailing list when I moved away from Boston, and I just got notice that they're unveiling an "Oyster Stout" tomorrow. As in, a stout brewed with oysters in it. If anyone manages to sample some, I'm incredibly curious about the flavor. To be honest, it sounds pretty horrifying.

Denogran · 02/04/10, 7:23 PM

Originally Posted by Docjowles

I never got around to unsubscribing from Harpoon's mailing list when I moved away from Boston, and I just got notice that they're unveiling an "Oyster Stout" tomorrow. As in, a stout brewed with oysters in it. If anyone manages to sample some, I'm incredibly curious about the flavor. To be honest, it sounds pretty horrifying.

At Stone's "Dual not Duel" dinner back during San Diego's beer week, one the appetizers was an oyster shooter in Pliny the Elder. I thought it was pretty decent - though a bit on the briny side. That said, no idea how that would taste with the oyster brewed in and not just dumped in. Also, an IIPA is clearly a different flavor profile than a stout, and that's not a change that I would anticipate being better.

InsertNameHere · 02/05/10, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Kerruul

Other favorites include Caffrey's (which I don't think you can get in the US anymore) and Stella Artois.

Oh, yes! I love Caffrey's! Stupid Coors is the one that decided you couldn't get it in the US anymore.

First time I ever had it was in Vancouver in 2001 and was immediately hooked, I try to make it up there once a year for it.

I was flying home from Boston two weeks ago and had The Grey Lady (Belgian wheat ale) from the Cisco Brewery of Nantucket. I was a little hesitant to order it, since on the menu it stated it was a blend of fruit and spices. (I typically like dark beers.) I loved it! I'm getting ready to move to Boston, so I'd like to see what else Cisco has.

..not to mention all the Sam Adams I can get my hands on.

Monocle · 02/05/10, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Docjowles

I never got around to unsubscribing from Harpoon's mailing list when I moved away from Boston, and I just got notice that they're unveiling an "Oyster Stout" tomorrow. As in, a stout brewed with oysters in it. If anyone manages to sample some, I'm incredibly curious about the flavor. To be honest, it sounds pretty horrifying.

Flying Fish has one as a limited edition right now (Route 1), and Rogue used to make one as well. It's actually pretty good! It does have a different taste to it then a normal stout, with a chocolate taste and a crisp edge. Reminds me a bit of some of the seaweed based beers like Kelpie. It is a great beer to eat with seafood, oysters of course, but it works great with clams and scallops too. It does not taste of oysters.

Oyster Stouts actually used to be a really popular stout style a back in the early part of the 1900's. Oysters in generals were associated with stouts, so someone decided to merge the two. They are pretty much a sweet stout, so if you have had a Milk Stout you will be getting something similar.

Flying Fish's one is a very well made beer, wonder if Harpoon's will measure up? Not likely we will get it here in NJ, we do not even get Harpoon's Dunkel.

bonlain · 02/09/10, 12:48 PM

Bought a 12 pack of Sierra Nevada Glissade yesterday, but have yet to try it. Anyone have a review they want to share? Curious if the money was well spent.

nataku · 02/09/10, 1:13 PM

Based on some great comments earlier in the thread, I picked up a few bottles of the 2009 offering of The Abyss by Deschutes over the weekend but was disappointed that the suggested drink after date is November 2010. Tempted to open one and drink it anyway, but they are cellared for now

Ashkinassi · 02/09/10, 3:57 PM

Originally Posted by nataku

Based on some great comments earlier in the thread, I picked up a few bottles of the 2009 offering of The Abyss by Deschutes over the weekend but was disappointed that the suggested drink after date is November 2010. Tempted to open one and drink it anyway, but they are cellared for now

I've got a couple in the pantry, but I fell to temptation and opened two over the holidays. Maybe it gets better with time, but its damn good right now if you have the bottles to spare.

Tyrsis · 02/09/10, 8:45 PM

Originally Posted by nataku

Based on some great comments earlier in the thread, I picked up a few bottles of the 2009 offering of The Abyss by Deschutes over the weekend but was disappointed that the suggested drink after date is November 2010. Tempted to open one and drink it anyway, but they are cellared for now

I had it on tap, and it was very good. You should at least try one now, so you can compare it to an aged version down the line.

Altronix · 02/10/10, 6:16 PM

I grew up in eastern Europe and there the original beers are really really rich. Not dark as a reg. Guinness but very heavy. Tuzlansko and KARLOVAČKO being the two more popular.

I've gradually moved myself toward Heineken nowadays since living in the states for the past 12 years. It's better than having a corona and I like it

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Gerronimo · 02/11/10, 8:04 PM

Originally Posted by Docjowles

I never got around to unsubscribing from Harpoon's mailing list when I moved away from Boston, and I just got notice that they're unveiling an "Oyster Stout" tomorrow. As in, a stout brewed with oysters in it. If anyone manages to sample some, I'm incredibly curious about the flavor. To be honest, it sounds pretty horrifying.

I've brewed a few in my time. To be honest, it's a bit of a gimmick.

You do get a very slight briny note, but the majority of it is preconception. Blind tasting most people can't pick a difference.

In a note for the Australians around- the guys from Malt Shovel Brewery (who make James Squire) just released their latest Mad Brewers release- an apple infused sour mash saison called Orchard Ale. It's a bit light on aroma till it warms up (about 6-7ºC would be good), then offers up some nice pear and apple notes without overriding acetaldehyde. Some interesting grassy and barnyard things going on towards the back palate but overall it's pretty clean with a hint of malt complexity. Easy drinking and a bit disappointing really considering previous releases.

Tyrsis · 02/16/10, 1:24 PM

Tried Pliny the Younger from RR on Saturday... there was a line around the block for it. It was good, but a bit overhyped really... wasn't worth my wait TBH.

Oh, and the keg blew about 30 minutes after they tapped it :X

Bury · 02/16/10, 2:16 PM

Hmm, I'll have to check that out here in Orange County. I remember it being one of the top-rated beers on BeerAdvocate and I've been getting requests to bring it to the east coast..

bonlain · 02/19/10, 8:07 PM

So I finished the Sierra Nevada Glissade I bought, and found it to be a good beer. Nothing overly special but it did have a good flavor. Today I bought some Sam Adams Noble Pils, which sounds like it will be pretty good.

Disposition96 · 02/21/10, 2:01 AM

Well after reading through most of these pages, I've come to find that I've not heard of 90+% of the beers that you folks are listing here, I'm going to try some of the ones you have listed as extremely tasty and try to push away from my Corona.

Kaubel · 02/21/10, 1:29 PM

Bought me 2 six-packs of Prima Pils yesterday (it was $7.49 each at World Market) because I'd heard good things about it. Other than being a bit too carbonated pouring out of the bottle, it didn't disappoint. It has a lot of great flavor with just enough hops to give it a bite, yet it's still light and super easy to drink.

Now that I've had this, I'm pretty much done with Urquell.

Tyrsis · 02/22/10, 3:09 PM

Originally Posted by Disposition96

Well after reading through most of these pages, I've come to find that I've not heard of 90+% of the beers that you folks are listing here, I'm going to try some of the ones you have listed as extremely tasty and try to push away from my Corona.

Be careful though: once you experience real beer, you can't go back to the cheap stuff. This means you will gain pounds, and lose money