What beers are you enjoying? - Page 135

cort · 05-30-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindjimme

Started yesterday afternoon with Stone Double Bastard, an Arrogant Bastard, then a few Deschutes Black Butte Porters. Great day with family, friends, food and thoughts for the Troops.

Sounds like a great lineup Jimmie.

St. Lou Stu · 05-30-2010, 07:15 PM

Picked up a 4-pack of Left Hand Imperial Stout.

When I poured it, I was afraid that it would be similar to Samuel Smith's. It had the same look and smell. And was lacking in head, just like Sam Smith.
Boy was I wrong!
This has to be in my top 20 now. Chocolate, caramel, molasses, and a hint of coffee all in good proportion.

Blindjimme · 06-01-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

I was afraid that it would be similar to Samuel Smith's. It had the same look and smell. And was lacking in head, just like Sam Smith.

Samuel Smith was the first Imperial I tried. Haven't had one since. Imperial's sound like like something I would like, Sam Smith, not so much. Now that I know It's not just me, I'll pick up some Left Hand and Ol' Raspy to try

Right now: Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shutdown Ale.

Jbailey · 06-01-2010, 05:15 PM

Three Floyds Gumballhead and an Ale Asylum Ballistic.

captain53 · 06-01-2010, 05:15 PM

Shiner

BlackDog · 06-01-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindjimme

Samuel Smith was the first Imperial I tried. Haven't had one since. Imperial's sound like like something I would like, Sam Smith, not so much. Now that I know It's not just me, I'll pick up some Left Hand and Ol' Raspy to try.

I love me some Old Raspy. Never had Left Hand's Imperial Stout, but their "Fade to Black" stout is awesome. Really one of the best I've ever had.

I'm drinking Deschutes Black Butte porter.

Skywalker · 06-01-2010, 08:58 PM

Sierra Nevada Summerfest!!!

awsmith4 · 06-02-2010, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Picked up a 4-pack of Left Hand Imperial Stout.

When I poured it, I was afraid that it would be similar to Samuel Smith's. It had the same look and smell. And was lacking in head, just like Sam Smith.
Boy was I wrong!
This has to be in my top 20 now. Chocolate, caramel, molasses, and a hint of coffee all in good proportion.

I keep eying the Left Hand Imperial Stout at the store, I guess its time I give it a try

kaisersozei · 06-02-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

I love me some Old Raspy. Never had Left Hand's Imperial Stout, but their "Fade to Black" stout is awesome. Really one of the best I've ever had.

+1 on Fade to Black.

Althought it's won all kinds of awards, I don't really care for their milk stout, but Fade to Black is awesome. I may have to try the Imperial. They also bottle an oak aged Imperial Stout, but I've never seen it in my area.

VirtualSmitty · 06-02-2010, 02:00 PM

Mad Anthony's APA. Just picked up a six pack, haven't had in ages.

BlackDog · 06-02-2010, 05:46 PM

Chimay Grand Reserve (Blue). This stuff is 'da bomb. I need to find a homebrew clone.

awsmith4 · 06-04-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Picked up a 4-pack of Left Hand Imperial Stout.

When I poured it, I was afraid that it would be similar to Samuel Smith's. It had the same look and smell. And was lacking in head, just like Sam Smith.
Boy was I wrong!
This has to be in my top 20 now. Chocolate, caramel, molasses, and a hint of coffee all in good proportion.

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

I keep eying the Left Hand Imperial Stout at the store, I guess its time I give it a try

I picked up a four pack tonight. When I got home I noticed the bottled on date was 10-24-07. With much trepidation I chilled a bottle and poured it into a snifter. I was expecting it to be past it prime but it turned out to be fantastic!

St. Lou Stu · 06-05-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

I picked up a four pack tonight. When I got home I noticed the bottled on date was 10-24-07. With much trepidation I chilled a bottle and poured it into a snifter. I was expecting it to be past it prime but it turned out to be fantastic!

Bottled on date.... huh, I gotta go check mine now. I still have one bottle left.

Last night I had a couple of American IPAs from Schlafly while I was eating dinner at the Bottleworks.

WOW!! That has to be one of the best, well hopped IPAs I've ever had!Aroma, flavor, and bitterness were all spot on.
I got a growler to go!

Jbailey · 06-05-2010, 11:04 AM

Lagunitas IPA

Blindjimme · 06-05-2010, 11:42 AM

Yardwork then Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shutdown Ale.

kaisersozei · 06-05-2010, 12:00 PM

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"

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!

BigFrank · 06-05-2010, 07:12 PM

First Sam Adams Summer Ale. Taste a little bit different from what I remember last year.

Blindjimme · 06-05-2010, 07:18 PM

Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale

06-05-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

First Sam Adams Summer Ale. Taste a little bit different from what I remember last year.

I hate Sam Adams Summer ale. I don't know why, but it was really bad. There are many other summer beers I would go for over this.

Do you like this years better than last years? I don't think I had one from last year.

Blindjimme · 06-05-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

I hate Sam Adams Summer ale. I don't know why, but it was really bad. There are many other summer beers I would go for over this.

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

05-30-2010, 07:15 PM	#2682
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Picked up a 4-pack of Left Hand Imperial Stout. When I poured it, I was afraid that it would be similar to Samuel Smith's. It had the same look and smell. And was lacking in head, just like Sam Smith. Boy was I wrong! This has to be in my top 20 now. Chocolate, caramel, molasses, and a hint of coffee all in good proportion. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

06-01-2010, 05:15 PM	#2684
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Three Floyds Gumballhead and an Ale Asylum Ballistic. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

06-01-2010, 05:15 PM	#2685
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Shiner

06-01-2010, 08:58 PM	#2687
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Sierra Nevada Summerfest!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

06-02-2010, 02:00 PM	#2690
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Mad Anthony's APA. Just picked up a six pack, haven't had in ages. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

06-02-2010, 05:46 PM	#2691
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Chimay Grand Reserve (Blue). This stuff is 'da bomb. I need to find a homebrew clone. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

06-05-2010, 11:04 AM	#2694
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Lagunitas IPA __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

06-05-2010, 11:42 AM	#2695
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Yardwork then Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shutdown Ale.

06-05-2010, 12:00 PM	#2696
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? 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" 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! __________________

06-05-2010, 07:12 PM	#2697
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? First Sam Adams Summer Ale. Taste a little bit different from what I remember last year. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

06-05-2010, 07:18 PM	#2698
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale