Winter Brews

BigFrank · 10-31-2009, 03:21 PM

Following the Pumpkin Beer Thread trend. Here we go.

Tonight's winter brew for me will be a Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout. Stuff is 10% abv. So far so good. Got a nice bite too it, and not a ton of overpowering chocolate taste.

The Poet · 10-31-2009, 03:27 PM

I have no Brooklyn here in the store at this time, but I do have some Sam Adams Winter Lager. Guess I could grab a few Snickers from the Halloween stash we got for the kiddies and wash them down with that.

10-31-2009, 04:53 PM

I picked up a winter lager in a pick six deal, it was pretty good. I may need a few more to form an official opinion

I had a few NB 1554's last night that really surprised me. They were really good.

TheStatsGuy · 10-31-2009, 07:48 PM

Picked up a case of Magic Hat's winter brew. Anyone ever tried this?

Neverhad it before but I like most Magic Hat products (the new Waycko summer brew was fantastic IMHO). Will be partaking in several of these tomorrow!

BigFrank · 11-01-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TheStatsGuy

Picked up a case of Magic Hat's winter brew. Anyone ever tried this?

Neverhad it before but I like most Magic Hat products (the new Waycko summer brew was fantastic IMHO). Will be partaking in several of these tomorrow!

Never had any Magic Hat brews before, luckily the local store I go to does carry them. I'll definitely have to grab a 6 pack.

Mark C · 11-01-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

Following the Pumpkin Beer Thread trend. Here we go.

Tonight's winter brew for me will be a Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout. Stuff is 10% abv. So far so good. Got a nice bite too it, and not a ton of overpowering chocolate taste.

I just grabbed some of that yesterday. Good stuff, though I could swear I remember it being a little less hops and a little more chocolate.

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

Never had any Magic Hat brews before, luckily the local store I go to does carry them. I'll definitely have to grab a 6 pack.

Grab some of the #9 while you're at it, it's got a hint of apricot flavor, goes down very easy. Though it's more of a summer brew than winter.

Scottw · 10-31-2009, 08:54 PM

my favorite hands down is Old Fezziwig's Ale in the Sam Adams Holiday Sampler.

MikeyC · 10-31-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

my favorite hands down is Old Fezziwig's Ale in the Sam Adams Holiday Sampler.

Old Fezzi is a good one.

BigFrank · 11-01-2009, 06:15 PM

Will do. Going to stop up at that Wine World near you get some harder to find brews. Spot near me only has limited space, so unless I request it or the younger guy that works there drinks it, I'm forced to travel.

Mark C · 11-01-2009, 07:46 PM

My wallet winces every time I go in that place. There's always something new and tasty looking in the 'limited release' section.

Check the tasting schedule before you go, may be able to catch something good: http://www.mywineworld.com/tastings.php Usually wine, but there's usually at least one or two beer tastings each month.

macpappy · 11-01-2009, 07:56 PM

I picked up some Criminally Bad Elf. Just waiting for the right time.

BlackDog · 11-02-2009, 09:47 AM

My local shop has some Samuel Smith Winter Welcome on sale for $3 per bomber. It's last years stock, but should have aged fine for a year. I'll buy one first and try it before I go crazy with too many.

Stick · 11-02-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

My local shop has some Samuel Smith Winter Welcome on sale for $3 per bomber. It's last years stock, but should have aged fine for a year. I'll buy one first and try it before I go crazy with too many.

Great find, but I'd definitely try one first. I haven't bought any Sam Smith stuff in years due to it being bottled in clear glass and seeming to me to always taste skunked.

10-31-2009, 03:21 PM	#1
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Winter Brews Following the Pumpkin Beer Thread trend. Here we go. Tonight's winter brew for me will be a Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout. Stuff is 10% abv. So far so good. Got a nice bite too it, and not a ton of overpowering chocolate taste. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

10-31-2009, 03:27 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Winter Brews I have no Brooklyn here in the store at this time, but I do have some Sam Adams Winter Lager. Guess I could grab a few Snickers from the Halloween stash we got for the kiddies and wash them down with that.

10-31-2009, 04:53 PM	#3
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Winter Brews I picked up a winter lager in a pick six deal, it was pretty good. I may need a few more to form an official opinion I had a few NB 1554's last night that really surprised me. They were really good.

10-31-2009, 07:48 PM	#4
TheStatsGuy I'm a proud Masshole Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Tim #4 Location: Somewhere, WMASS Posts: 288 Trading: (17)	Re: Winter Brews Picked up a case of Magic Hat's winter brew. Anyone ever tried this? Neverhad it before but I like most Magic Hat products (the new Waycko summer brew was fantastic IMHO). Will be partaking in several of these tomorrow! __________________ Why is it a dog rocket and not a cat crater?

10-31-2009, 08:54 PM	#7
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Winter Brews my favorite hands down is Old Fezziwig's Ale in the Sam Adams Holiday Sampler.

11-01-2009, 06:15 PM	#9
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: Winter Brews Will do. Going to stop up at that Wine World near you get some harder to find brews. Spot near me only has limited space, so unless I request it or the younger guy that works there drinks it, I'm forced to travel. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

11-01-2009, 07:46 PM	#10
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Winter Brews My wallet winces every time I go in that place. There's always something new and tasty looking in the 'limited release' section. Check the tasting schedule before you go, may be able to catch something good: http://www.mywineworld.com/tastings.php Usually wine, but there's usually at least one or two beer tastings each month.

11-01-2009, 07:56 PM	#11
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Winter Brews I picked up some Criminally Bad Elf. Just waiting for the right time. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

11-02-2009, 09:47 AM	#12
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Winter Brews My local shop has some Samuel Smith Winter Welcome on sale for $3 per bomber. It's last years stock, but should have aged fine for a year. I'll buy one first and try it before I go crazy with too many. __________________ "We live in the good of this."