Opinion on great beers

Poronico · 09-29-2009, 03:04 PM

I am new to the game of enjoying great beer, I am a huge fan of Dark beers and the abbey ales. Personally I have yet to find a smoked porter I didnt enjoy, also love a good stout. The last brew I enjoyed was a Treppist Abbey Ale and it was amazing! So I want your insight on what my next purchase should be or what you think I shouldn't miss out on down my adventurous road.

icehog3 · 09-29-2009, 03:09 PM

Being in the Northwest I assume you've tried Anchor Steam Porter, Jesse?

Poronico · 09-29-2009, 04:43 PM

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Being in the Northwest I assume you've tried Anchor Steam Porter, Jesse?

Not yet, But I have had the Kona Porter and the Black Butte and both were phenomenal!

Jbailey · 09-29-2009, 03:11 PM

I would try a bunch of different Porters and Imperials. Not to familiar with beers in your area but I will keep my eyes out.

09-29-2009, 03:12 PM

have you tried any IPA's yet ?

Poronico · 09-29-2009, 04:45 PM

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have you tried any IPA's yet ?

I have tried a few IPA's the latest one being at VitaleMobs BBQ herf, it was pretty good.

09-29-2009, 04:47 PM

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I have tried a few IPA's the latest one being at VitaleMobs BBQ herf, it was pretty good.

nice! look for sierra nevada Torpedo , its a new one..and its one of the best beer of the year imo. A pretty widley available

Riff Raff · 09-29-2009, 03:14 PM

I am thinking in the sense of Octoberfest beers! After all, offically, it has started! There are some great ones out there.

icehog3 · 09-29-2009, 03:17 PM

Another one I have enjoyed this summer is Black Boss Porter, out of Poland...unfortunately, I can't find any around here any more.

D_A · 09-29-2009, 03:37 PM

When I was living in WA, I used to drink lots of Black Butte Porter from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Or. Rogue's Shakespeare Stout and Mocha Porter are pretty good too. They are also out of Oregon. New Belgium Brewery in Colorado makes a good abbey ale as I recall and is available in your area. If you're in Seattle, the brewery at Pikes Place has some good dark beers too.

Skywalker · 09-29-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Another one I have enjoyed this summer is Black Boss Porter, out of Poland...unfortunately, I can't find any around here any more.

I have a source in Chico!!!

Man! That stuff rocks

icehog3 · 09-29-2009, 06:52 PM

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I have a source in Chico!!!

Man! That stuff rocks

What's the name of the place, Darrell...if you don't mind revealing a source, that is!

Skywalker · 09-30-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

What's the name of the place, Darrell...if you don't mind revealing a source, that is!

PM sent!

icehog3 · 09-30-2009, 04:10 PM

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PM sent!

Thank you!

09-29-2009, 03:28 PM

Left Hand Black Jack Porter

09-29-2009, 04:49 PM

Dead Guy by Rogue
Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Stone Smoked Porter
Stone Imperial IPA
Double Dead Guy Ale by Rogue

Poronico · 09-29-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Dead Guy by Rogue
Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Stone Smoked Porter
Stone Imperial IPA
Double Dead Guy Ale by Rogue

I have had all of those except the IPA and loves all of them. The DC porter was awesome with a DPG Blue Lancero

kenstogie · 09-29-2009, 05:23 PM

First, start brewing your own. It's sooooo much better than most beers. Try a hoppy beer (Pale ales) and a Non Hoppy (hefewiezen) start from there and brew brew brew. sadly you'll realize how poorly cared for much bottle beer is but rejoice because you'll have a new appreciation for beer!
Also try Shakespeare Stout, that's some great stuff.

Poronico · 09-29-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

First, start brewing your own. It's sooooo much better than most beers. Try a hoppy beer (Pale ales) and a Non Hoppy (hefewiezen) start from there and brew brew brew. sadly you'll realize how poorly cared for much bottle beer is but rejoice because you'll have a new appreciation for beer!
Also try Shakespeare Stout, that's some great stuff.

Brewing would be a great thing for me because I am a science and chemistry nut, BUT with the limited amount of space I have to work with in my apartment Its not really an option at the moment.

kenstogie · 09-29-2009, 07:36 PM

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Brewing would be a great thing for me because I am a science and chemistry nut, BUT with the limited amount of space I have to work with in my apartment Its not really an option at the moment.

I brew the beer I drink, its hard going back to the regular stuff. My "required gear' consists of 2-6 gallon buckets, like "spackle" or "drywall mud" buckets and everything but the pot and the bottles fits inside.

09-29-2009, 03:04 PM	#1
Poronico Teh Forever Noob Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jesse Location: Bonney Lake, Wa Posts: 868 Trading: (5)	Opinion on great beers I am new to the game of enjoying great beer, I am a huge fan of Dark beers and the abbey ales. Personally I have yet to find a smoked porter I didnt enjoy, also love a good stout. The last brew I enjoyed was a Treppist Abbey Ale and it was amazing! So I want your insight on what my next purchase should be or what you think I shouldn't miss out on down my adventurous road. __________________ Fellows, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pocket, you better use them to call the tailor. "TMIMITW"

09-29-2009, 03:09 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: Opinion on great beers Being in the Northwest I assume you've tried Anchor Steam Porter, Jesse? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-29-2009, 03:11 PM	#4
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Opinion on great beers I would try a bunch of different Porters and Imperials. Not to familiar with beers in your area but I will keep my eyes out. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

09-29-2009, 03:12 PM	#5
Red Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opinion on great beers have you tried any IPA's yet ?

09-29-2009, 03:14 PM	#8
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Re: Opinion on great beers I am thinking in the sense of Octoberfest beers! After all, offically, it has started! There are some great ones out there.

09-29-2009, 03:17 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: Opinion on great beers Another one I have enjoyed this summer is Black Boss Porter, out of Poland...unfortunately, I can't find any around here any more. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-29-2009, 03:37 PM	#10
D_A Dave's not here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (7)	Re: Opinion on great beers When I was living in WA, I used to drink lots of Black Butte Porter from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Or. Rogue's Shakespeare Stout and Mocha Porter are pretty good too. They are also out of Oregon. New Belgium Brewery in Colorado makes a good abbey ale as I recall and is available in your area. If you're in Seattle, the brewery at Pikes Place has some good dark beers too.

09-29-2009, 03:28 PM	#15
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opinion on great beers Left Hand Black Jack Porter

09-29-2009, 04:49 PM	#16
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opinion on great beers Dead Guy by Rogue Young's Double Chocolate Stout Stone Smoked Porter Stone Imperial IPA Double Dead Guy Ale by Rogue

09-29-2009, 05:23 PM	#18
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Opinion on great beers First, start brewing your own. It's sooooo much better than most beers. Try a hoppy beer (Pale ales) and a Non Hoppy (hefewiezen) start from there and brew brew brew. sadly you'll realize how poorly cared for much bottle beer is but rejoice because you'll have a new appreciation for beer! Also try Shakespeare Stout, that's some great stuff. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.