What beers are you enjoying? - Page 139

06-16-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ahot1pilot

I discussed this topic with my German friends here. They swear by their German beer. I am very partial with US micro brew. What do you think?

Germany makes some good beers, but they are pretty limited in style. The US micros make very good beers with a wider selection than you will find anywhere else in the world. For the most part, the traditional areas still make their traditional beer; German lagers in Germany, English style ales in the UK, etc. The US makes every style out there, including some that have virtually disappeared from their traditional areas, plus our own takes on all of them. The only real exception are the American macro lagers, which are available world wide.

awsmith4 · 06-16-2010, 03:09 PM

All this German talk had me wanting a good Dopplebock so I just chilled and poured an Ayinger Celebrator and it is fantastic!

06-16-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

All this German talk had me wanting a good Dopplebock so I just chilled and poured an Ayinger Celebrator and it is fantastic!

Damn I love that stuff

Mikey202 · 06-16-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

all this german talk had me wanting a good dopplebock so i just chilled and poured an ayinger celebrator and it is fantastic!

ein beer, bitte!!!:d

06-16-2010, 05:44 PM

I'm sitting in my garage with my wife, enjoying a Chatoe Rogue while smoking an Angel 100 I was bombed a while back. A tasty combo, if I do say so myself.

Blindjimme · 06-16-2010, 05:51 PM

I'm about 20 minutes from having a Deschutes Mirror Pond, and it can't happen too soon. Long day

Jbailey · 06-16-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindjimme

I'm about 20 minutes from having a Deschutes Mirror Pond, and it can't happen too soon. Long day

Heard many good things about that beer. Enjoy!

Blindjimme · 06-16-2010, 06:03 PM

It's an amazing Pale Ale.

Jbailey · 06-16-2010, 06:13 PM

opened up a bottle of Dogfish Head Raison D'Extra.

I love this beer!! I would love it even more if it had a better price.

awsmith4 · 06-16-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

opened up a bottle of Dogfish Head Raison D'Extra.

I love this beer!! I would love it even more if it had a better price.

Is that different from the Raison D'Etre? If its the same, its actually cheaper here than any of the other DFH beers.

Jbailey · 06-16-2010, 06:25 PM

It is different and way better than the D'etre!

-edit-

It's called a Belgian Strong Dark Ale with 18ABV!

-edit again-

Still thinking of this and I was amazed to see that this was 18ABV. When compared to the Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout with a 13ABV and the alcohol more in your face. This Raison D'Extra is so well balanced it's just crazy. I might have to grab a few more to put away.

06-17-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

Still thinking of this and I was amazed to see that this was 18ABV. When compared to the Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout with a 13ABV and the alcohol more in your face. This Raison D'Extra is so well balanced it's just crazy. I might have to grab a few more to put away.

I wonder if that's from the beer itself or from aging. Do your bottles have a date on them? I still haven't heard of any later than 2007.

Jbailey · 06-17-2010, 12:05 PM

I'll look at the date, where abouts is it located?

VirtualSmitty · 06-17-2010, 01:17 PM

Grilling tonight, prob three or four dogfish head 60s

BlackDog · 06-17-2010, 01:33 PM

I'm working from home today, grilled a burger for lunch, and am drinking a home brew cream ale.

06-17-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

I'll look at the date, where abouts is it located?

Honestly, I can't remember. IIRC it's printed on the bottle itself, not the label, so it shouldn't be too hard to find. I'm thinking it's yellow ink. I have some Palo Santo Marron that the date's unreadable on, though.

Jbailey · 06-17-2010, 05:30 PM

It's very faint but it's says 07.

ahot1pilot · 06-18-2010, 12:06 AM

I also agree there are great beers in Germany and in the Micro Brews in the US. The difference is is that the American Micro brews offer several different kinds of beer. From the dark porter to a light pilsner. Hell I love them all. I cant drink Bud or Coors anymore unless I absolutely have too.

awsmith4 · 06-18-2010, 12:16 AM

I started the evening with Bell's Expedition Stout, then I had a nip of bourbon with my cigar but I am finishing with a Sweetwater Happy Ending

Jbailey · 06-18-2010, 12:28 AM

Sounds like a great day Albert.

06-16-2010, 03:09 PM	#2762
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? All this German talk had me wanting a good Dopplebock so I just chilled and poured an Ayinger Celebrator and it is fantastic! __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

06-16-2010, 05:44 PM	#2765
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What beers are you enjoying? I'm sitting in my garage with my wife, enjoying a Chatoe Rogue while smoking an Angel 100 I was bombed a while back. A tasty combo, if I do say so myself.

06-16-2010, 05:51 PM	#2766
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? I'm about 20 minutes from having a Deschutes Mirror Pond, and it can't happen too soon. Long day

06-16-2010, 06:03 PM	#2768
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? It's an amazing Pale Ale.

06-16-2010, 06:13 PM	#2769
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? opened up a bottle of Dogfish Head Raison D'Extra. I love this beer!! I would love it even more if it had a better price. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

06-16-2010, 06:25 PM	#2771
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? It is different and way better than the D'etre! -edit- It's called a Belgian Strong Dark Ale with 18ABV! -edit again- Still thinking of this and I was amazed to see that this was 18ABV. When compared to the Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout with a 13ABV and the alcohol more in your face. This Raison D'Extra is so well balanced it's just crazy. I might have to grab a few more to put away. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag. Last edited by Jbailey; 06-16-2010 at 06:37 PM.

06-17-2010, 12:05 PM	#2773
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? I'll look at the date, where abouts is it located? __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

06-17-2010, 01:17 PM	#2774
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Grilling tonight, prob three or four dogfish head 60s __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

06-17-2010, 01:33 PM	#2775
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? I'm working from home today, grilled a burger for lunch, and am drinking a home brew cream ale. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

06-17-2010, 05:30 PM	#2777
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? It's very faint but it's says 07. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

06-18-2010, 12:06 AM	#2778
ahot1pilot Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Mike Location: California Posts: 17 Trading: (0)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? I also agree there are great beers in Germany and in the Micro Brews in the US. The difference is is that the American Micro brews offer several different kinds of beer. From the dark porter to a light pilsner. Hell I love them all. I cant drink Bud or Coors anymore unless I absolutely have too.

06-18-2010, 12:16 AM	#2779
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? I started the evening with Bell's Expedition Stout, then I had a nip of bourbon with my cigar but I am finishing with a Sweetwater Happy Ending __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

06-18-2010, 12:28 AM	#2780
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Sounds like a great day Albert. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.