What beers are you enjoying II? - Page 26

Mattso3000 · 02-14-2012, 07:00 AM

hammondc · 02-14-2012, 07:20 AM

Not enjoying them yet, but Mattso hooked me up with some stuff I have been practically begging for.....Now. I get to compare the clone I just brewed to the real thing.

Mattso3000 · 02-14-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Not enjoying them yet, but Mattso hooked me up with some stuff I have been practically begging for.....Now. I get to compare the clone I just brewed to the real thing.

Glad it got there okay!

newcigarz · 02-14-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

at a small group tasting last night

Old Chimneys Good King Henry Special Reserve
Williamsburg AleWerks Washingtons Porter
7venth Sun Midnight Moonlight
7venth Sun FYA
Alpine Beer Company Melonhead
Green Flash Palate Wrecker
Half Acre The Chairman
Hales Barrel Aged Wee Heavy

oops forgot an Orval from 2008, thanks Seth!

hammondc · 02-14-2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

Glad it got there okay!

Yours is going out today. had to go get the LARGE USPS box.....

Mattso3000 · 02-14-2012, 07:35 AM

Yup, the Double Trouble was good but not in the same league as Abrasive. Just need to get some Hopslam tomorrow. Only DIPA I prefer to Abrasive.

Mattso3000 · 02-14-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Yours is going out today. had to go get the LARGE USPS box.....

What????? I sent exactly what I said I would, no need to go overboard! That Abrasive is damn good stuff. The can I drank yesterday was my first of the year and solidified it solidly behind Hopslam as my 2nd favorite Double IPA.

hammondc · 02-14-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

What????? I sent exactly what I said I would, no need to go overboard! That Abrasive is damn good stuff. The can I drank yesterday was my first of the year and solidified it solidly behind Hopslam as my 2nd favorite Double IPA.

I'm kidding. (sorta).

kaisersozei · 02-14-2012, 10:51 AM

cobra03 · 02-14-2012, 11:58 AM

Gerard looks like you were at Capital Ale house. Lucky bastage. I miss that place alot!!. Last night i had Southern Tier IPA and Phin & Matts.

ktblunden · 02-14-2012, 02:20 PM

This past weekend my wife surprised me with a trip to Santa Rosa for my birthday (long, long car ride from us) to visit Russian River and have Pliny the Younger. It was amazing. I'm a big fan of Elder, but with all that extra grain Younger is so much more balanced of a beer. I really wish I could have taken some home, but they don't allow filling growlers of it anymore. Brought home a growler of Elder and a few bottles.

Got a tip while we were in Santa Rosa that the Whole Foods there has a tap room with Abyss on tap, so we made a side trip there. I've had Abyss in bottles from '07 to '11, and '11 on tap blew each of them away. I'm jealous of my friend who lives right by Deschutes.

On the way home we stopped off at Lagunitas and I brought home a growler of their Gnarly Wine (their growlers are actually 2 liter Ball mason jars, which is cool except the lids have a tendency of popping and leaking).

So it was an awesome trip and I ended up drinking and bringing home quite a few beers I don't normally get my hands on.

newcigarz · 02-14-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ktblunden

This past weekend my wife surprised me with a trip to Santa Rosa for my birthday (long, long car ride from us) to visit Russian River and have Pliny the Younger. It was amazing. I'm a big fan of Elder, but with all that extra grain Younger is so much more balanced of a beer. I really wish I could have taken some home, but they don't allow filling growlers of it anymore. Brought home a growler of Elder and a few bottles.

Got a tip while we were in Santa Rosa that the Whole Foods there has a tap room with Abyss on tap, so we made a side trip there. I've had Abyss in bottles from '07 to '11, and '11 on tap blew each of them away. I'm jealous of my friend who lives right by Deschutes.

On the way home we stopped off at Lagunitas and I brought home a growler of their Gnarly Wine (their growlers are actually 2 liter Ball mason jars, which is cool except the lids have a tendency of popping and leaking).

So it was an awesome trip and I ended up drinking and bringing home quite a few beers I don't normally get my hands on.

sounds like a great trip, jealous of Younger.

02-14-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ktblunden

This past weekend my wife surprised me with a trip to Santa Rosa for my birthday (long, long car ride from us) to visit Russian River and have Pliny the Younger. It was amazing. I'm a big fan of Elder, but with all that extra grain Younger is so much more balanced of a beer. I really wish I could have taken some home, but they don't allow filling growlers of it anymore. Brought home a growler of Elder and a few bottles.

Got a tip while we were in Santa Rosa that the Whole Foods there has a tap room with Abyss on tap, so we made a side trip there. I've had Abyss in bottles from '07 to '11, and '11 on tap blew each of them away. I'm jealous of my friend who lives right by Deschutes.

On the way home we stopped off at Lagunitas and I brought home a growler of their Gnarly Wine (their growlers are actually 2 liter Ball mason jars, which is cool except the lids have a tendency of popping and leaking).

So it was an awesome trip and I ended up drinking and bringing home quite a few beers I don't normally get my hands on.

I know of a few guys that had some friends they know in Cali pour Younger in a swing top bottle saver. I guess they poured it straight from their glasses.

ktblunden · 02-14-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

I know of a few guys that had some friends they know in Cali pour Younger in a swing top bottle saver. I guess they poured it straight from their glasses.

A couple years ago they would fill growlers of it, but they would also run out of Younger in almost no time at all. As far as filling it out of your glasses, I'm pretty sure you'd have to do that when no one's looking since that breaks a couple laws. Not to mention, they only serve Younger in 10 oz pours, so it would take a while.

02-14-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ktblunden

A couple years ago they would fill growlers of it, but they would also run out of Younger in almost no time at all. As far as filling it out of your glasses, I'm pretty sure you'd have to do that when no one's looking since that breaks a couple laws. Not to mention, they only serve Younger in 10 oz pours, so it would take a while.

They were 12oz swing top bottles

I'm sure they made sure not to be seen doing it. These guys are hardcore beer advocates

02-14-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

They were 12oz swing top bottles

I'm sure they made sure not to be seen doing it. These guys are hardcore beer advocates

FedEx overnight would be worth it to save the carb and freshness.

newcigarz · 02-14-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagowhitesox

fedex overnight would be worth it to save the carb and freshness.

iso

Salvelinus · 02-14-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

Yup, the Double Trouble was good but not in the same league as Abrasive. Just need to get some Hopslam tomorrow. Only DIPA I prefer to Abrasive.

I drank all three side by side this year and, this may just be the beer lover in me talking, they are all awesome

Enjoyed a ESBsquared from rock art today, as well as a Jolly Pumpkin La Roja

W.B. · 02-14-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ktblunden

On the way home we stopped off at Lagunitas and I brought home a growler of their Gnarly Wine (their growlers are actually 2 liter Ball mason jars, which is cool except the lids have a tendency of popping and leaking).

Any idea if Lagunitas is going to be doing bombers this year and if so when? Thanks

Jbailey · 02-14-2012, 10:00 PM

Bells Hopslam on tap.

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ktblunden Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 350 Trading: (6)	Re: What beers are you enjoying II? This past weekend my wife surprised me with a trip to Santa Rosa for my birthday (long, long car ride from us) to visit Russian River and have Pliny the Younger. It was amazing. I'm a big fan of Elder, but with all that extra grain Younger is so much more balanced of a beer. I really wish I could have taken some home, but they don't allow filling growlers of it anymore. Brought home a growler of Elder and a few bottles. Got a tip while we were in Santa Rosa that the Whole Foods there has a tap room with Abyss on tap, so we made a side trip there. I've had Abyss in bottles from '07 to '11, and '11 on tap blew each of them away. I'm jealous of my friend who lives right by Deschutes. On the way home we stopped off at Lagunitas and I brought home a growler of their Gnarly Wine (their growlers are actually 2 liter Ball mason jars, which is cool except the lids have a tendency of popping and leaking). So it was an awesome trip and I ended up drinking and bringing home quite a few beers I don't normally get my hands on.

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Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: What beers are you enjoying II? Bells Hopslam on tap. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.