beer hauls

[OLS]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Nice pick-up Brad! All I have to say is if you don't like the Westmalle, there is something really wrong with you.

Brad, you will need to join us at the beer tasting table at the Shack this year!

Well if there is a better place to taste as many beers as exist in the world of commonswerism, that'd be the place to DO IT!

Bill, I figured that you probably liked that Arrogant Bastard for a reason that was greater than the coolness of the picture for an avatar.

Greg, thanks for the shove in that direction, I have heard bitter, strong, etc. For one of my picks to
be worthy of a "if you don't like it, there's something wrong with you" makes me feel extra good
about that one. I am itching to tackle all of em soon.

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by OLS

Well if there is a better place to taste as many beers as exist in the world of commonswerism, that'd be the place to DO IT!

Bill, I figured that you probably liked that Arrogant Bastard for a reason that was greater than the coolness of the picture for an avatar.

Greg, thanks for the shove in that direction, I have heard bitter, strong, etc. For one of my picks to
be worthy of a "if you don't like it, there's something wrong with you" makes me feel extra good
about that one. I am itching to tackle all of em soon.

Yes, as per my retardedly high ABV bourbons I like beers that are very brutal and 9%-21% ABV. Thus the Double Bastard/Arrogant Bastard, even the Stone Ruination. I guess I would call them "aggressive beers". Anything from Stone's usually is a great example. The Russian Imperial Stout is another good one.

[jmsremax]

Originally Posted by Bill86

Yes, as per my retardedly high ABV bourbons I like beers that are very brutal and 9%-21% ABV. Thus the Double Bastard/Arrogant Bastard, even the Stone Ruination. I guess I would call them "aggressive beers". Anything from Stone's usually is a great example. The Russian Imperial Stout is another good one.

+1 I love aggressive beers but damn Stone brewery....their Russian IS is hard to come by.

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by jmsremax

+1 I love aggressive beers but damn Stone brewery....their Russian IS is hard to come by.

Not really, technically it is a seasonal release that in some places (here) sits on shelves for months. However, the next release will be shipped shortly along with a Belgian variation

http://atlantabeermaster.com/stones-odd-russian/

[jmsremax]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

Not really, technically it is a seasonal release that in some places (here) sits on shelves for months. However, the next release will be shipped shortly along with a Belgian variation

http://atlantabeermaster.com/stones-odd-russian/

Thanks for the heads up. If my B&M doesn't have any when it releases I may have to find another place even though he has been good to me when it comes to getting limited production beers. It seems the more I expand my knowledge of beer the more I'm noticing he can't get a hold of the ones I want.

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by jmsremax

Thanks for the heads up. If my B&M doesn't have any when it releases I may have to find another place even though he has been good to me when it comes to getting limited production beers. It seems the more I expand my knowledge of beer the more I'm noticing he can't get a hold of the ones I want.

Sorry to keep posting links but this is how I find good stores and bars when I travel

http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/

You may have to sign up, not sure but worth it. When I was meeting Bao and Moe in Worcester, MA I was able to locate Austin Liquors, which had a great selection of stuff including GIBCS and some others I was looking for.

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by jmsremax

+1 I love aggressive beers but damn Stone brewery....their Russian IS is hard to come by.

Yeah I agree, there really is no season it just hits the local a few random times a year. Even out of season.

[jmsremax]

Originally Posted by Bill86

Yeah I agree, there really is no season it just hits the local a few random times a year. Even out of season.

Exactly what the Stone rep told me at a tasting at my local B&M. He didn't even have any to try that night