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Cuddlypoo · 03/20/08, 6:10 PM

Originally Posted by kerplun1

I've been on an Imperial kick for the last couple months. Hey, it's cold where I live. In my fridge lately...

I'd really recommend the Victory Storm King as well, if you're trying various imperials.

myelitistjerksaccount · 03/21/08, 1:18 PM

Originally Posted by chrull

I had a bottle of Ommegang Abbey Ale this friday and enjoyed it. It's not the real deal and it's noticeble, the real belgian abbey beers are usually better but this wasn't bad anyway. Now i'm curious how good the Three Philosophers from the same brewery is, since I got a bottle or two of that aswell.

Chrull, i get these Belgium-Style Ales frequently since the Brewery is somewhat local. I prefer the 'Three Philosophers'. This is most likely because it has more kick. However, finances permitting, i will get the Belgium-Style Ales from Unibroue, which i mentioned in an earlier post.

Another recent addition to my drinking ritual (i'm not an alcoholic...i don't go to meetings) is Arrogant Bastard Ale from Stone Brewing Co. Stone Brewing Co.. Next time i'm in Cali i'm going on a tour. This weekend i'll be getting a bottle (or 2) of each of their other styles. The woman is away this weekend so passing out drunk and in my underwear in the middle of the floor is permitted.

Jamor · 03/21/08, 1:23 PM

Originally Posted by bronyraur

I was at a Bell's beer dinner a month ago. Of the five courses, I really only remembered one because the beer really blew me away. It was the Bell's Sparking Ale, served with cold slices of duck, goat cheese, a sauce and fried waffer things. The beer was just completely amazing. I'm not a big fan of Bell's other than their stouts, but their Sparkling Ale is amazing.

Not even a fan of Oberon?

Humbaba · 03/24/08, 9:58 AM

Sam Adams has a sixpack out from their "Longshot" homebrew competition. It includes a Weizenbock and a Grape Pale Ale. I picked it up for the Grape Pale Ale, but it turns out that the Weizenbock is the better of the two. The Pale Ale is slightly grape-like and not very hoppy; it's worth a try, but I wouldn't buy a six pack of it. The Weizenbock is just excellent. I haven't had much of the style before, so I could be biased by a general love of dark, flavorful beer, but it was a good bottle of brew.

Denogran · 03/24/08, 1:36 PM

Originally Posted by myelitistjerksaccount

Another recent addition to my drinking ritual (i'm not an alcoholic...i don't go to meetings) is Arrogant Bastard Ale from Stone Brewing Co. Stone Brewing Co.. Next time i'm in Cali i'm going on a tour. This weekend i'll be getting a bottle (or 2) of each of their other styles. The woman is away this weekend so passing out drunk and in my underwear in the middle of the floor is permitted.

Went to Stone Brewery this weekend actually, did the tour, drank some beer. Really nice little place they got there. The tour guide was entertaining and informative. And the Oak-casked Arrogant Bastard was really, really good. Sorta out in the middle of nowhere, but worth the trip. (The Bistro has decent food too).

biberon · 03/24/08, 3:04 PM

Originally Posted by Denogran

Went to Stone Brewery this weekend actually, did the tour, drank some beer. Really nice little place they got there. The tour guide was entertaining and informative. And the Oak-casked Arrogant Bastard was really, really good. Sorta out in the middle of nowhere, but worth the trip. (The Bistro has decent food too).

I've been several times, but haven't done the tour yet. I love that the food is not your standard faire and that it's all local produce/livestock, even if it does hurt the wallet a bit.

Karoo · 03/24/08, 3:23 PM

Originally Posted by kerplun1

I've been on an Imperial kick for the last couple months. Hey, it's cold where I live. In my fridge lately...

North Coast - Old Rasputin
Avery - "The Czar"
Clipper City - Heavy Seas Peg Leg (ratebeer gave it a 66, but it is really good. I think it is just misclassified as an imperial perhaps)
Middle Ages - Dragonslayer (omg.. I can't drink enough of it)
Bear Republic - Big Bear Black
Weyerbacher - Old Heathen
Great Lakes - Blackout Stout
Great Divide - Yeti/Oak Aged Yeti

I'd love to add Bells Expedition to that list, but we don't get it around here and i've yet to try it. We also don't get Alesmith, but I have tried Speedway Stout and it is a treat.

Stone's RIS should be around soon, and i'd much like to try the Southern Tier OAT when it comes around next.

You should try Portsmouth Brewery's "Kate the Great"

Probably the best Russian Imperial Stout I've ever had.

Don't know about nationwide and/or international availability however.

Kytrarewn · 03/30/08, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by Angeron

Flying Dog Reviews (Bought a twelve pack, Four diff. beer types)

Classic Pale Ale: Unimaginative, boring, skip it.
Golden Ale: Chemical taste, enough said.
Snake Bite IPA: WOW, unbelieveably hoppy, powerful strong, delicious. Better than sierra nevada by a longshot in my opinion. Rivals Dogfish-Head IPAs.
Porter: Really quite pleasant, simple, enjoyable, versatile.

I've been drinking the Flying Dog mixed-pack ales myself. Tried out the In-Heat Wheat Ale tonight which was fantastic. Probably try out the Snakebite a bit later if I get the chance.

macka · 04/04/08, 6:40 PM

I was actually daydreaming about Sierra Nevada Summerfest on the way to the local liquor store, and I saw a display with this year's offering as soon as I entered the beer section. It's gonna be a great weekend.

Pilsners are great.

Denogran · 04/04/08, 7:14 PM

Originally Posted by macka

I was actually daydreaming about Sierra Nevada Summerfest on the way to the local liquor store, and I saw a display with this year's offering as soon as I entered the beer section. It's gonna be a great weekend.

Pilsners are great.

Summerfest is out already? Where do you live? (I assume it's radiating outward from Nor Cal, per usual ).

Docjowles · 04/04/08, 7:16 PM

Originally Posted by macka

I was actually daydreaming about Sierra Nevada Summerfest on the way to the local liquor store, and I saw a display with this year's offering as soon as I entered the beer section. It's gonna be a great weekend.

Pilsners are great.

The shop down the street from me has Sam Summer in stock, too. I can almost make myself forget that it's 45 degrees and raining outside! After being on a kick of very strong ales/porters/stouts for the winter months, I'm looking forward to some of the "sunnier" fare coming out soon.

And thanks for the reminder of Summerfest. I didn't see it today, but I'm sure it'll be rotating into stores as they burn through the rest of their spring seasonal stock.

macka · 04/04/08, 7:16 PM

NJ, just outside of Philadelphia.

Denogran · 04/04/08, 7:53 PM

Originally Posted by macka

NJ, just outside of Philadelphia.

Well that's not close to Chico, CA at all. Hahaha. It better be down here in San Diego now (unless you're getting a year-old Summerfest [ewww]), so I'll have to check this weekend. Mmmm good summer beer.

Angeron · 04/05/08, 3:37 PM

Troeg's Sunshine Pils and Dreamweaver Wheat: Disappointingly bland and boring. Practically tasted the same. Unexciting wheat taste, zero hop flavor whatsoever. Tasted like I was drinking a non skunky heineken, if that even exists. Will try the pale ale tonight, hoping for some goodness.

Kaubel · 04/05/08, 6:58 PM

Originally Posted by Denogran

Summerfest is out already?

Oh shit, happy days. It is, without a doubt, my #1 favorite beer.