the.crooked Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I remember years ago thinking something of their christmas ales but I didn't have any palette back then. No thank you, these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Firestone velvet merlin oatmeal stout, drinking it right nao. Good stuff on a chilly fall evening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackfatsoe Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 this is really good founder's kills it I drank this last night - which was 15% and pretty whatever...im not a huge fan of barleywine though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'd have love to have tried that Founders. DFH is mehh. A nice entry, but rarely does a balanced beer get created by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anything goes Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 ^ agreed but what if you're in the mood for an unbalanced hop bomb or a very intense sour beer? I'm not standing up for DFH, I couldn't care less about most of their beers. My point is that I'm not always on a quest to find the most perfectly balanced beer...maybe I'm a weirdo like that though. Draft list from one of my favorite spots in Baltimore - Jacks Bistro in Canton. Nice beer selection (they have an impressive cellar) and really good food too Weyerbacher "Harvest" Ale- PA Mikkeller "Beer Geek Breakfast"- Oatmeal Coffee Stout- Denmark Boulder "Never Summer" Winter Ale- CO Southern Tier "Jahva" Stout- NY Nogne "Sunturn Brew"- Dark Ale with Anise- Norway Wintercoat "Double Hop" IPA- Denmark St. Patrick's Best Ale- Irish Red Val Dieu Tripel- Belgium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterblunt Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Backwoods Bastard by Founders is good, but catdangit, that stuff is like 17$ for four 12oz bottles. Founders stuff is really good though. Nobody try that Fireside Chat Yet??? 7.9% and 45 IBUs. A good seasonal dark english ale with spice profile similar to the pumking... sorry Mr.CarWreck that you had to dump your Pumking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I remember years ago thinking something of their christmas ales but I didn't have any palette back then. No thank you, these days. Funny you say that. I used to like their Winter Warmer, thought it was good on tap too. Well, maybe their beers got shittier or perhaps my tastes have changed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 have i ever mentioned how in love i am with this brewery? everything they make is titts. ESPECIALLY the guldenberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 cuvee de ranke has regularly been on rotation throughout the years for me. rarely does a sour match that beer. they are outta control good. bitter, kriek, guldenburg, etc. everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menaceIIsobriety Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 SO, crooks: The Rauchstar. my intial cracking of the bottle i stuck my nostrail to the bottle & let out a VERY smokey aroma. bacony almost, but NOT overpowering. not as dark & thick as i expected, which i was happy about. 1st swig i took i enjoyed, the smoke is DEF there in every sip...so if you do not like smoked anything. you would HATE this one. overall i liked it alot, i would drink it again. i thint this collab was a win for both of them, a "Scandanavian Smoked Ale" at 9.4% that has inverted crosses & a black metal font. Hailz, br0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 That's exactly what I wanted to hear. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menaceIIsobriety Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 you smell like you were at a bonfire after dinking this fucker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackfatsoe Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 hey menace did you pick up an extra shirt at the sf convention? i'll send you some backwoods bastardo im drinking this which i bought on a whim, daddy likey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Hopped out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 just as delicious as i remember maybe even more-so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menaceIIsobriety Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 CUS: they were out of XL's by sunday when i went to buy mine. and take a wild guess, it already fits kind of funky after one wash!? (send it to me anyway, i will reimburse you with something of equal or moar value!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk Grenades Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 had this last night...not usually a fan of darker belgiums, but this was rather enjoyable. mommy likey;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarwreck Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 been sleeping on pics lately but not the imbibing. Iron Horse Mocha Death. Seasonal. Espresso + Cocoa + Irish Death Ale Basically an alcoholic Starbucks drink... super coffee-y followed by the chocolate (not too rich but full) with a little dark ale finish. Dessert drink for sure. 7% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menaceIIsobriety Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 i would pass on that thing, i would rather have a Coors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk Grenades Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Me too. Not a fan of coffee tasting brews. I'd rather have some nesquik. On that note...Thursday is the new Friday. I'm about to have some Coors, my dudes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarwreck Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 no doubt... unless i've got a big old piece of cake to go along with it, no more coffee beers. right now it's a 6 of this stuff: despite the spruce tips, there's zero pine taste anywhere. sweet, malty goodness. I'd like a little less carbonation in it but that's really the biggest complaint. And for $7 a 6-pack, I'm all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menaceIIsobriety Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 i liked it. Alaskan is usually a decent/cheap buzz for good tasting brew. (i am sure most would disagree here, but most have beersnob sticks up their ass) drink on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I got no qualms with alaskan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menaceIIsobriety Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 they made an Imperial IPA last year that was pretty damn good. idk if i would step to their smoked porter, i would prob drink 1 and be over it. sounds heavy as fuck!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 mikeller's beer geek and that weasel shit (pun intended) is good not "i'm going to drink this all night" good but good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 had ninkasi sleigh'r, ninkasi double red, schooner exact 3 grid and a couple rainiers with my buddies bar hopping on bmx bikes. good drunk. good fun. good night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Fuck, haven't seen ninkasi sleigher this far south yet. /yesjelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 honestly, i've seen left over bottles from last year all year long here. safeway actually carries it. but i got some frsh stuff on draft. delightful. i also tried some local tacoma brewery ipa that was undrinkable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I really enjoyed the beer geek brunch (weasel), the civet beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
En Sabah Nur Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I wish Alaskan had a better font. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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