What beers are you enjoying? - Page 253

Jbailey · 02-21-2011, 06:59 PM

central waters bourbon barrel barleywine

BigCat · 02-21-2011, 07:55 PM

I tried all of the rest of the beers in the arcadia sampler I picked up the other day - the scotch ale, the IPA and the pale ale. All were pretty good - none were great.

W.B. · 02-21-2011, 08:07 PM

A couple of Sprecher's Reserve Russian Imperial Stout's and an Illusione 4/2g Slam.

cricky101 · 02-22-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

It was fun, but could've been better. Two Duluth micros were there too. Carmody's (they are located about a block west of fitgers) and Thirsty Pagan. Carmody's had an awesome ipa, and thirsty pagan had an incredible espresso stout.

I had a bottle of Kayak Kolsch from the Lake Shore Brewing Company out of Duluth at the place I stayed. Not bad, but wasn't really in the mood for a Kolsch. I didn't realize there was so much beer coming out of Duluth.

Stick · 02-22-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

I tried all of the rest of the beers in the arcadia sampler I picked up the other day - the scotch ale, the IPA and the pale ale. All were pretty good - none were great.

I tend to agree, although if you see any of their Barrel Aged Shipwreck Porter I think it's worth picking up. Kinda pricey (around $5/ 12 oz IIRC) but that's for a 12% baltic porter. I thought it was tasty, although it definitely can use some time to mellow - lots of whisky flavors right now.

W.B. · 02-22-2011, 04:10 PM

Today, I went to 3 Floyds brewpub. It's about an hour away from from my place and is totally worth the drive on occasion. I had a Gumballhead American Pale Wheat and a Brian Boru Irish Red on tap. Both were very tasty; but their burgers and fries are awesome. Apart from the garnish I asked them to add some goat cheese and a fried egg, freakin' delicious! And their fries are the some of the best I have ever had. Looking forward to the next time I head back.

02-22-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by W.B.

Today, I went to 3 Floyds brewpub. It's about an hour away from from my place and is totally worth the drive on occasion. I had a Gumballhead American Pale Wheat and a Brian Boru Irish Red on tap. Both were very tasty; but their burgers and fries are awesome. Apart from the garnish I asked them to add some goat cheese and a fried egg, freakin' delicious! And their fries are the some of the best I have ever had. Looking forward to the next time I head back.

Did they still have the goat tacos? Those were great.

BeerAdvocate · 02-22-2011, 06:18 PM

2009 SweetWater Festive Ale and Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout

Jbailey · 02-22-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by W.B.

Today, I went to 3 Floyds brewpub. It's about an hour away from from my place and is totally worth the drive on occasion. I had a Gumballhead American Pale Wheat and a Brian Boru Irish Red on tap. Both were very tasty; but their burgers and fries are awesome. Apart from the garnish I asked them to add some goat cheese and a fried egg, freakin' delicious! And their fries are the some of the best I have ever had. Looking forward to the next time I head back.

Their fries are cooked with Alpha King if I remember correctly.

awsmith4 · 02-22-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

2009 SweetWater Festive Ale and Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout

GA beers

02-22-2011, 07:40 PM

Bell's Hopslam

awsmith4 · 02-22-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Bell's Hopslam

Me too!

02-22-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

Me too!

I have maybe 2 bottles left, and that's it till' next year. It sucks.
How about you?

awsmith4 · 02-22-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

I have maybe 2 bottles left, and that's it till' next year. It sucks.
How about you?

Same, two bottles. However I have more Founder's Double Trouble and its a formidable substitute IMHO

02-22-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

Same, two bottles. However I have more Founder's Double Trouble and its a formidable substitute IMHO

I agree, Double Trouble is great as well.

awsmith4 · 02-22-2011, 08:07 PM

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I agree, Double Trouble is great as well.

We still have a good bit on shelves here, I think I will pick up more this weekend. I also think I will follow Gerard's lead and brew a clone

02-22-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

We still have a good bit on shelves here, I think I will pick up more this weekend. I also think I will follow Gerard's lead and brew a clone

Have you seen Founders Imperial Stout?

awsmith4 · 02-22-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Have you seen Founders Imperial Stout?

Very limited this year but I was able to pick up a 4er

kaisersozei · 02-23-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

We still have a good bit on shelves here, I think I will pick up more this weekend. I also think I will follow Gerard's lead and brew a clone

After 7+ days of active fermentation, I racked to secondary yesterday and added 24 oz honey. The beer was sitting at 1.021 and tasted great. Formed another nice head of krausen overnight and it was percolating away. Will keep it in the secondary for about a month, dry hopping along the way.

If you do this, I would highly recommend harvesting the yeast from one of the Hopslam bottles. Bell's says you can harvest from their Amber Ale or substitute Wyeast California I, but there's something different about the actual Hopslam yeast. I can't describe it, but the beer tastes very very good. I'm excited.

I salvaged some from the primary, and if I could figure out a way to ship some to you without risk, I'd do it. Probably easier to just grow your own.

awsmith4 · 02-23-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

After 7+ days of active fermentation, I racked to secondary yesterday and added 24 oz honey. The beer was sitting at 1.021 and tasted great. Formed another nice head of krausen overnight and it was percolating away. Will keep it in the secondary for about a month, dry hopping along the way.

If you do this, I would highly recommend harvesting the yeast from one of the Hopslam bottles. Bell's says you can harvest from their Amber Ale or substitute Wyeast California I, but there's something different about the actual Hopslam yeast. I can't describe it, but the beer tastes very very good. I'm excited.

I salvaged some from the primary, and if I could figure out a way to ship some to you without risk, I'd do it. Probably easier to just grow your own.

Growing my own sounds like a fun new challenge

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W.B. Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 202 Trading: (0)	Re: What beers are you enjoying? Today, I went to 3 Floyds brewpub. It's about an hour away from from my place and is totally worth the drive on occasion. I had a Gumballhead American Pale Wheat and a Brian Boru Irish Red on tap. Both were very tasty; but their burgers and fries are awesome. Apart from the garnish I asked them to add some goat cheese and a fried egg, freakin' delicious! And their fries are the some of the best I have ever had. Looking forward to the next time I head back.

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02-22-2011, 07:40 PM	#5051
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