Originally Posted by Blindjimme (Post 878593)

:tpd: And I know why. Tastes more like a cider or pumpkin concoction than a beer.


"Grains of Paradise" does have a nice ring to it though :tu

Originally Posted by kaisersozei (Post 878364)

A little story about the beer I had last night: back in the mid-90's, I found the ale that set me on the path to becoming a Hophead. The Old Dominion Brewing company in Ashburn, VA, released Tupper's Hop Pocket Ale and it quickly became one of my favorite beers. We lived up in Northern Virginia at the time, so it was easy enough to find. I also tried to concoct numerous clone recipes that I happily brewed myself. A few years later, the brewmaster at Old Dominion left for Victory Brewing and Tupper's never really tasted the same. Old Dominion eventually stopped brewing it, and the brewery went defunct. But I still remember that beer as one of my first "true loves" :al :r

Imagine my surprise when, yesterday, I'm wandering through Whole Foods and saw an entire Tupper's display! The beer is now brewed by St. George Brewing Company in Hampton, VA, and follows the original recipe. I picked up a 4 pack for $8, and cracked open a bottle last night:



Great stuff, just about how I remember it. Well balanced pale ale, not quite in the IPA range, more like a hoppy amber. But still very complex and tasty!

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes (Post 878677)

Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous right now. Mmmmmmmm.

Originally Posted by Jbailey (Post 880541)

How was the Founders Imperial Stout?

Originally Posted by BlackDog (Post 881012)

One of my favorites. IMO it's really one of the best Imperial Stouts available.

Originally Posted by awsmith4 (Post 881582)

Gubna again, I am liking the cans :tu

Originally Posted by Jbailey (Post 881596)

They carry a few other ones from Oskar Blues at a bar I go to. Do you have any favorites Albert?

Originally Posted by Jbailey (Post 884962)

Three Floyds Gumballhead and Founders KBS.

Originally Posted by Jbailey (Post 885596)

Central Water Bourbon Barrel Stout!!!

This stuff is stupid good!!!!!

:tu:dr x100

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 885798)

Dave, is that stuff from Wisconsin?

Originally Posted by Jbailey (Post 885812)

Yup, WI beer and a small release. I couldn't find any packs for sale but a favorite bar of mine has and very cheap! This is my new crack!

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 885942)

Had a Schneider Aventinus for the first time. Great beer:tu

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 884975)

Sierra Neveda Summerfest:tu

Originally Posted by Guitarman-S.T- (Post 885976)

Blew me away when I tried it... so sweet/smooth.. but damn Wait till the alcohol catches up with ya ha!

Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu (Post 885545)

Schlafly American IPA.
I must say, it is noice to be home.
The week of having Molsen served to me in Detroit sucked schweaty donkey balls.

Originally Posted by awsmith4 (Post 886226)

Started the evening with Gubna and now I am try the Great Divide Chocolate Yeti Stout and it is quite tasty :)

Originally Posted by Mindflux (Post 886653)

The latest one I had was a New Belgium Ranger IPA. Being that NB hasn't had an IPA ever to my knowledge before this one I'm really quite impressed. It's no Hercules DIPA, but it's damn good.