A Beer Thread.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

A former Head Brewer at Dogfish Head is now the Head Brewer at Deep Ellum Brewing Company. Yay.

[Fpoonsie]

Been enjoying the Dogfish Head 61 Min IPA lately.

[Sense]

baseline bum you check that Stone RuinTen? Damn hoppy, only $7.99 at my local store here in austin

I have one in the fridge...

Sunrise had a BUNCH of them...

I might open it tomorrow.

[baseline bum]

baseline bum you check that Stone RuinTen? Damn hoppy, only $7.99 at my local store here in austin

Better than Ruination?

I still gotta say I alternate between Stone Ruination IPA, Arrogant Bastard Ale (both regular and oaked), Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye, Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron, and Rogue Chocolate Stout as my favorite beers. Can't really pick 1 out of the 5 and nothing else I have ever tried is in that class.

[The Reckoning]

http://alcoholandaphorisms.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/kostriker-schwarzbier.jpg
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/648/1774

had this while i was visiting a lady friend in thuringia. her stepdad didnt know english but brought out this "schwarzbier" and it was hands down the best beer ive ever had. by the color and head i expected it to be like guiness, but it was nothing like it. the taste was strong, but certainly manageable, and i didn't get a full feeling at all from it. there was no bitter aftertaste.

i could have easily downed atleast six of these in one sitting. it was fucking amazing.

[baseline bum]

Drinking this one tonight; god I love this fucking beer

http://www.freewebs.com/johnnydrunkenirishman/Oaked%20Arrogant%20Bastard.JPG
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/8951

[Viva Las Espuelas]

In a Sam Adams glass :lol

[leemajors]

Better than Ruination?

I still gotta say I alternate between Stone Ruination IPA, Arrogant Bastard Ale (both regular and oaked), Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye, Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron, and Rogue Chocolate Stout as my favorite beers. Can't really pick 1 out of the 5 and nothing else I have ever tried is in that class.

Tenth anniversary Ruination son

[mrsmaalox]

baseline bum you check that Stone RuinTen? Damn hoppy, only $7.99 at my local store here in austin


Better than Ruination?

I still gotta say I alternate between Stone Ruination IPA, Arrogant Bastard Ale (both regular and oaked), Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye, Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron, and Rogue Chocolate Stout as my favorite beers. Can't really pick 1 out of the 5 and nothing else I have ever tried is in that class.

Big Hops had a special Stone Brewery night last night that was so successful they are repeating it tonight. They will be tapping another keg of the RuinTen at 5pm if you are interested baseline bum.

[symple19]

Had a good NC IPA last weekend. Quite a few, actually. Looking forward to checking out the rest of their lineup http://www.foothillsbrewing.com/brews.html

http://thebeerfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Foothills-Hoppyum.jpg

[Darius McCrary]

This place near me is tapping Firestone Sucaba and Parabola. Wish I could go.

[IronMaxipad]

Had these this past weekend

http://i.imgur.com/gNnfsLGl.jpg

Enjoy By was delicious. The cali-belgique was alright.

[Fpoonsie]

baseline bum you check that Stone RuinTen? Damn hoppy, only $7.99 at my local store here in austin

Got this one today. Lookin forward to some kinda vaguely special occasion to crack it open.

[Sense]

Got this one today. Lookin forward to some kinda vaguely special occasion to crack it open.

Millers in Beaumont got some Ruinten too, so I picked another one up.... and Hop Delusion by Karbach, which I also picked up...

thoughts on this one leemajors?

[Viva Las Espuelas]

This place near me is tapping Firestone Sucaba and Parabola. Wish I could go.You in dfw?

[CubanMustGo]

Visited the Odell Brewery in Fort Collins CO last week and they will finally be distributing to Texas next year (April-ish). Good times.

[leemajors]

Visited the Odell Brewery in Fort Collins CO last week and they will finally be distributing to Texas next year (April-ish). Good times.

Odell is awesome, cool tap room but it can get crowded quick :tu love FC, one of my good friends lives there.

[Sense]

Drinking RuinTen atm....

what an amazing brew :)

[leemajors]

Drinking RuinTen atm....

what an amazing brew :)

Word,just had 5 1/2 pints at Draught ;)

[Sense]

I have another one, I'm glad I did... I might go pick more up.. but I'm worried I won't drink them fast enough.

Have you had Hop Delusion?

[CubanMustGo]

Hey scott, can you share a link to this story that non-subscribers can read?

http://www.expressnews.com/business/article/Brewery-s-owner-blends-vocations-4658379.php

Brewery's owner blends vocations

http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/22/54/42/4901050/5/rawImage.jpg
San Antonio Express-News / File Photo
New laws mean brew pubs like Freetail can distribute beer — up to 10,000 barrels annually — to other retailers.


By Valentino Lucio (http://www.expressnews.com/author/valentino-lucio)
July 11, 2013
Looks can be deceiving. In Scott Metzger's case, it works to his advantage.

To continue reading this story, you will need to be a digital subscriber to ExpressNews.com.

[Agloco]

http://ohsobrewery.com/

On a whim, I stopped off at O.H.S.O in Scottsdale this afternoon. Usually I know what I want but today I decided to try different blends in 3oz shooters. Tried the Nitro Milk Stout by Left Hand, Hefeweizen Wheat by Four Peaks, White Chocolate Ale by Sonoran Brewing Co., Noche Dulce Vanilla Port by Borderlands and of course I had to try the RuinTen by Stone Brewing.

Not being a big fan of IPAs in general, I thought that RuinTen had a mellow finish. I appreciated the fruity tones as well.

My personal fave was the Nitro Stout. One of the smoothest brews I've had in a long time. I wound up getting 3 rounds :lol

That said, I thought all of them were pretty good. The most interesting one was the White Chocolate Ale. The flavor is there right from the jump but it doesn't hit you over the head and ruin the finish.

[leemajors]

http://ohsobrewery.com/

On a whim, I stopped off at O.H.S.O in Scottsdale this afternoon. Usually I know what I want but today I decided to try different blends in 3oz shooters. Tried the Nitro Milk Stout by Left Hand, Hefeweizen Wheat by Four Peaks, White Chocolate Ale by Sonoran Brewing Co., Noche Dulce Vanilla Port by Borderlands and of course I had to try the RuinTen by Stone Brewing.

Not being a big fan of IPAs in general, I thought that RuinTen had a mellow finish. I appreciated the fruity tones as well.

My personal fave was the Nitro Stout. One of the smoothest brews I've had in a long time. I wound up getting 3 rounds :lol

That said, I thought all of them were pretty good. The most interesting one was the White Chocolate Ale. The flavor is there right from the jump but it doesn't hit you over the head and ruin the finish.

Have you had Boulevard's Chocolate Ale?

[Agloco]

Have you had Boulevard's Chocolate Ale?

Never had the pleasure Lee. Do you know if they sell that in AZ? I've run across some decent stores in the area. I might have a look see soon.

[Agloco]

Just looked it up. 9.1% ABV. That's a hard hitter. :lol

I'll definitely put it on the list.

[symple19]

Top 15 craft breweries in the USA

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/08/10/top-15-craft-beer-breweries-in-usa/2637493/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/08/10/top-15-craft-beer-breweries-in-usa/2637493/)

:lmao New Belgium on the list

Stone #2

Lagunitas #7

Russian River #9

3 of my very favorite brewers :tu

[leemajors]

Top 15 craft breweries in the USA

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/08/10/top-15-craft-beer-breweries-in-usa/2637493/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/08/10/top-15-craft-beer-breweries-in-usa/2637493/)

:lmao New Belgium on the list

Stone #2

Lagunitas #7

Russian River #9

3 of my very favorite brewers :tu

Surprisingly good list from a national publication tbh, but :lmao at Dogfish on top. I like how they and NB go about making beers (NB is a very green company and their sour program is great), but I can't really say I am a huge fan of many of both of their beers. Sierra was way too far down imo too.

[symple19]

Also, Rogue should have been higher and Dogfish should NOT be #1


jmo

[symple19]

Haven't had a few of those midwestern brews, tbh (Boulevard, Three Floyds)

[leemajors]

Haven't had a few of those midwestern brews, tbh (Boulevard, Three Floyds)

Three Floyds not only makes great beer, they have the best label art hands down. Pretty much all the Boulevard Smokestack series are amazing, esp the Rye on Rye Ale

[symple19]

Three Floyds not only makes great beer, they have the best label art hands down. Pretty much all the Boulevard Smokestack series are amazing, esp the Rye on Rye Ale

Bizarre that I never ran into Three FLoyds while I lived in Ky

I'd honestly never heard of Boulevard before that list. Will definitely try to hunt both of them down.

I would also like to try Cigar City. A couple friends from Florida always have great things to say about it

[leemajors]

http://beerpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Three-Floyds-Dark-Lord-Imperial-Stout-label.jpg

[symple19]

Wow, thats badass

[TSA]

Top 15 craft breweries in the USA

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/08/10/top-15-craft-beer-breweries-in-usa/2637493/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/08/10/top-15-craft-beer-breweries-in-usa/2637493/)

:lmao New Belgium on the list

Stone #2

Lagunitas #7

Russian River #9

3 of my very favorite brewers :tu

I think Fat Tire is one of the worst beers I've tried, but New Belgiums Lips of Faith series has really surprised me. Their Sour Brown Ale is awesome.

[baseline bum]

I was impressed to see most of my favorite breweries on the list. The only omissions were Deschutes and Bear Republic.

[Sense]

This thread needs a little revival..

anyone going to Funk and Sour fest and Draught House Anniversary party?

I will do my best to attend both, got Funk and Sour ticket with bottles :) I can't wait! Will you be there leemajors?

[leemajors]

This thread needs a little revival..

anyone going to Funk and Sour fest and Draught House Anniversary party?

I will do my best to attend both, got Funk and Sour ticket with bottles :) I can't wait! Will you be there leemajors?

I will be working the Draught Anniversary pouring beer. You couldn't pay me to go to a Jester King event, tho. Always a clusterfuck imo :lol

[Sense]

I will be working the Draught Anniversary pouring beer. You couldn't pay me to go to a Jester King event, tho. Always a clusterfuck imo :lol

Oh c'mon! The 3 releases! The numerous great taps and apparently they have some "surprise taps"..

There is also going to be a bottle share before, I should have fun.. also Atrial and RU55 will be available (not that RU isn't right now).. but for me it's all worth it.

I will do my best to make the Draught House anniversary party.. I will be broke by the end of the weekend.

[chunticakes]

anybody here into pumpkin beer? or you all don't like seasonals?

[I. Hustle]

anybody here into pumpkin beer? or you all don't like seasonals?

I thought I was going to like the Blue Moon beer but I think I liked Sam Adams better. I haven't tried too many of them though.

[chunticakes]

i wanna try pumking and weyerbacher pumpkin.

[xmas1997]

I wanna try weed beer.

[leemajors]

Oh c'mon! The 3 releases! The numerous great taps and apparently they have some "surprise taps"..

There is also going to be a bottle share before, I should have fun.. also Atrial and RU55 will be available (not that RU isn't right now).. but for me it's all worth it.

I will do my best to make the Draught House anniversary party.. I will be broke by the end of the weekend.

I have never been out there for an event, but every one of my friends who has gone to one has come back pissed - they overbook everything. Friend of mine went out for the Cantillon thing, got in through a lottery selection and only got 2 oz of the beer he went out for after waiting in line for an hour. OTOH, the people that go out there just to have a beer or two on the weekend have a good time, even though their prices are high. I like the Funk Metal but I would never pay $20/btl for it

If you make it to Draught, I'm one of the people with a long beard :lol

[mrsmaalox]

anybody here into pumpkin beer? or you all don't like seasonals?

I was looking forward to this season so I could try lots of new things. I've gotten a slow start, but I've had 4 different Octoberfest brew, the only names I can remember are Rogtoberfest and The Real Ale Octoberfest, that I didn't care for at all---the seasonal from Independence "Oklahoma Sucks" was pretty good though. I've also had a couple of seasonal hard ciders that were really good and I'll keep trying them. I'm hoping to get out to The Dodging Duck real soon, their seasonals are always good.

[mrsmaalox]

I have never been out there for an event, but every one of my friends who has gone to one has come back pissed - they overbook everything. Friend of mine went out for the Cantillon thing, got in through a lottery selection and only got 2 oz of the beer he went out for after waiting in line for an hour. OTOH, the people that go out there just to have a beer or two on the weekend have a good time, even though their prices are high. I like the Funk Metal but I would never pay $20/btl for it

If you make it to Draught, I'm one of the people with a long beard :lol

Really? Are you an "Austin Beard"? I've met so many of those guys at various events.

[leemajors]

Really? Are you an "Austin Beard"? I've met so many of those guys at various events.

No, but I know a lot of those guys and they always try to get me to go. They all seem to be really nice people too.

[leemajors]

i wanna try pumking and weyerbacher pumpkin.

St Arnold Pumpkinator came out yest in Austin, it's a good one.

[Sense]

I have never been out there for an event, but every one of my friends who has gone to one has come back pissed - they overbook everything. Friend of mine went out for the Cantillon thing, got in through a lottery selection and only got 2 oz of the beer he went out for after waiting in line for an hour. OTOH, the people that go out there just to have a beer or two on the weekend have a good time, even though their prices are high. I like the Funk Metal but I would never pay $20/btl for it

If you make it to Draught, I'm one of the people with a long beard :lol

20? Are you sure it's that much? I bought one once and I'm pretty sure it was around 13-15.. I'm pretty sure, I think.

I do think that it has been more expensive since the new law but this brewery I guess deserves it. I've been to some other of their events and it's been pretty chill and relaxed I enjoyed the Atrial release for example.. I didn't go to Swanze day though.

I think this particular event is going to be awesome, sucks that you're missing it, I guess I'll let you know if you were right :P.

Also I'll be on looking out for ya for sure.. beard guy.. that will work well in Austin :P.

[Sense]

Pumking is fantastic! Pumpkinator, and Punkin' should be on your list.. as well as krunkin' pumpkin and maybe even Fat Jack.

[leemajors]

20? Are you sure it's that much? I bought one once and I'm pretty sure it was around 13-15.. I'm pretty sure, I think.

I do think that it has been more expensive since the new law but this brewery I guess deserves it. I've been to some other of their events and it's been pretty chill and relaxed I enjoyed the Atrial release for example.. I didn't go to Swanze day though.

I think this particular event is going to be awesome, sucks that you're missing it, I guess I'll let you know if you were right :P.

Also I'll be on looking out for ya for sure.. beard guy.. that will work well in Austin :P.

I forgot I'm also working the Beer Olympics at Draught that Sunday too. Last time I worked it I got a glass of whiskey made from Southern Star's smoked pro-am two years ago, it was rough but good.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Pumpkinator is the best pumpkin beer i've had. Punkin has nothing on it. My mouth is watering now.

[Sense]

Pumpkinator is the best pumpkin beer i've had. Punkin has nothing on it. My mouth is watering now.

You need to have Good Gourd, or hell I like Pumking better than Pumpkinator.

[Sense]

Beaumont finally got Breakfast Stout.. 2 cases it seems, lol.. I guess I was lucky to get 2 fourpacks.

[leemajors]

Beaumont finally got Breakfast Stout.. 2 cases it seems, lol.. I guess I was lucky to get 2 fourpacks.

you're lucky, only singles sold around here.

[cantthinkofanything]

ah...this is timely. Me and a buddy bought 12 Stone Limited IPA's after having some at the Mellow Mushroom. But I had shit to so he took them all back to his place. Kept forgetting to go by and get them but wasn't too concerned. Last week he mentioned that they were starting to taste different and then he saw the drink by date which was about a month ago.

[mrsmaalox]

I stopped by Big Hops' Rahr event earlier. I had a couple of Rahr Octoberfests; I think it's my favorite seasonal so far.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Beaumont finally got Breakfast Stout.. 2 cases it seems, lol.. I guess I was lucky to get 2 fourpacks.

KBS?

[Sense]

you're lucky, only singles sold around here.

FBS Singles only in Austin?

uhh no that's not right..

Seriously, I know that's not the case.. my brother lives over there and I know quite a few people who got quite a bit.

[Sense]

KBS?

Uh no, Texas just got FBS, there's no KBS here yet and I highly doubt Beaumont would get any.

[leemajors]

FBS Singles only in Austin?

uhh no that's not right..

Seriously, I know that's not the case.. my brother lives over there and I know quite a few people who got quite a bit.

I thought you meant KBS too, Austin got some a while back and it was singles only.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Got some Pumpkinator!!

[Sense]

Yeah, no.. I'd be more excited, but I've already talked to some people here and I'm pretty sure we're never getting KBS here lol.. he's even saying there's no way we're getting The Abyss.

sigh.. Also anyone interested in a Funk n Sour ticket + bottles? I can't make it, I want to trade for this though. I'm basically trading away NC, AL, Atrial, RU in bulk, and Boxers in bulk, also a ticket that sold out in 45 seconds apparently.

Just throwing that out there, so I won't be having a pint with ya leemajors, sucks.

[resistanze]

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22/694
http://www.theperfectlyhappyman.com/uploads/unibroue-don-de-dieu.jpg

Had this a few weeks back. One of the best beers I've ever had. 9% ABV, but drinks very easily.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22/694

Unibroue (and Quebec in general) brews some excellent beer. Their Belgian style wheat beer (Blanche de Chambly) is one of the best I've had as well.

[leemajors]

Apologies for the long link, but here is the Draught House 45th Anniversary Beer List:

https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=70c517d5a9&view=att&th=141e1381e1a2771c&attid=0.1&disp=vah&realattid=f_hn3e92950&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P_TGI2YrzFxT7lDA4t3AHO2&sadet=1382465470860&sads=maJ94I10Z2g_kxVjFzzcTj4XB4Q

[ohmwrecker]

I wanna try weed beer.

That's called IPA.

[resistanze]

Continuing the Unibroue tour....
http://maddenbeverage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Unibroue-Maudite.jpg
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22/33

Another winner!

[xmas1997]

Shiner Bock

[RandomGuy]

Shiner Bock

A good solid, blue collar beer. A staple.

Give us this day our daily bock.

[chunticakes]

speaking of, what would be you alls staple beer? i'm talking about going to a bar/club/etc where good quality craft esque beer is not readily available. i generally go with sam adams unless there's something by sierra nevada available...

[leemajors]

speaking of, what would be you alls staple beer? i'm talking about going to a bar/club/etc where good quality craft esque beer is not readily available. i generally go with sam adams unless there's something by sierra nevada available...

Austin spots generally has an Austin Beer Works can if nothing else, so I will go for a Fire Eagle IPA or whatever local can is $4 unless something else catches my eye

[mrsmaalox]

Had a nice El Gourdo Pumpkin Porter at the Busted Sandal taproom this afternoon.

[Taco]

Shiner Oktoberfest ! :toast

[The Gemini Method]

The Abyss Imperial Stout by Deschutes Brewery...Perfect for the Fall.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

The Abyss Imperial Stout by Deschutes Brewery...Perfect for the Fall.
I'm sitting on an '11 and don't know if I want to crack it open this holiday season.

[Fpoonsie]

Got 2 of Deschutes Black Butte Anniversary Bombers, and 2 4Packs of Founders Breakfast Stout.

Gonna sit on both for a while.

[Fpoonsie]

Had Stone's Enjoy By recently.

Really, really solid IPA.

[The Gemini Method]

I'm sitting on an '11 and don't know if I want to crack it open this holiday season. Nice! I first had it in '12 last holiday season and this was one given to me a while back so it may be of last batch.

[leemajors]

scott, I think Hopothesis 2X IPA may be the hoppiest beer I have ever had.

[scott]

scott, I think Hopothesis 2X IPA may be the hoppiest beer I have ever had.

Thanks! 70 lbs of freshly picked Citra Hops went into that one... that helps for some awesome hop character!

[Viva Las Espuelas]

The Abyss is landing Tuesday or Wednesday at only one place here in DFW. I'll let y'all know where once I get my two :toast

[benefactor]

Shiner Oktoberfest ! :toast
I like Sam Adams version. How would you compare the two?

I've actually found an IPA I like...Saint Arnold Elissa IPA. Been my go to beer lately.

[Sense]

I'm sitting on an '11 and don't know if I want to crack it open this holiday season.

I myself have an '11 as well, one of my friends just drank one and I asked him if I should open mine.. he simply said, "I'd give it another year"


scott, I think Hopothesis 2X IPA may be the hoppiest beer I have ever had.

Really? I had this at one of the bottle shares at the draught house and I thought it was great, but hoppiest? ehh idk. Still an awesome brew..

[leemajors]

I myself have an '11 as well, one of my friends just drank one and I asked him if I should open mine.. he simply said, "I'd give it another year"



Really? I had this at one of the bottle shares at the draught house and I thought it was great, but hoppiest? ehh idk. Still an awesome brew..

It was pretty hoppy imo, i may be more sensitive to citra than you. Couple of my friends have grown to dislike simcoe but i love that piney shit.

[Sense]

It was pretty hoppy imo, i may be more sensitive to citra than you. Couple of my friends have grown to dislike simcoe but i love that piney shit.

I love me some citra, but yeah.. big fan of IPA's.

Do you frequent any bottle shares in Austin? I'm still here and trying not to leave, heh.. been to a few.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

The Abyss is landing Tuesday or Wednesday at only one place here in DFW. I'll let y'all know where once I get my two :toast

Total Wine off 75 in Plano. Only a case left :toast

[The Gemini Method]

Had the Tongue Tickles by Noble Ale Works--if you can get a hold of any of Noble's works out there in San Antone, I recommend you do. They have a real hearty line-up.

[xmas1997]

Bass ale.
Fosters oil can.

[Sense]

Anyone score BCBS? It's delicious.

[Darius McCrary]

Tried Karbach Belgian IPA "Roshambo"
It was okay.

[Fpoonsie]

Total Wine off 75 in Plano. Only a case left :toast

Have a beer guy here in Denton that texts me whatever he gets in and I was able to secure a single bottle.

I love Total Wine, though. That place is incredible.

[Sense]

We're getting a lot of awesome brews this month... Bomb! should hit very soon.

[leemajors]

Is Odell coming this month?

[Sense]

Nope, they come in March 2014.

[Agloco]

Back in the saddle and hitting Firestone Walkers offerings pretty hard. The Velvet Merlin is in season now, and quite good. I've been sniffing around for the Velvet Merkin too, but no dice thus far. Another good fave of mine is Left Hand breweries Milk Stout off of a Nitro tap.....boy oh boy is that some smooth stuff.

[Fpoonsie]

Picked up a Prairie BOMB today.

Waiting for an occasion.

[leemajors]

Back in the saddle and hitting Firestone Walkers offerings pretty hard. The Velvet Merlin is in season now, and quite good. I've been sniffing around for the Velvet Merkin too, but no dice thus far. Another good fave of mine is Left Hand breweries Milk Stout off of a Nitro tap.....boy oh boy is that some smooth stuff.

I had more than a few pints of Velvet Merkin at Draught House anniversary before it ran out :toast

[The Gemini Method]

Cracked open a Supplication (Russian River) last night with the better half and perhaps we had it a chilled a bit too long. It was great but didn't have that sharpness that you're used to with a Wild Ale--I still love it though and it got me through the catching up of her shows that were DVR'd...

[leemajors]

You been up to Russian River? I was there for a Pliny the Younger release a few years ago, some amazing beer there. Great food too.

[The Gemini Method]

You been up to Russian River? I was there for a Pliny the Younger release a few years ago, some amazing beer there. Great food too.

I have not. I am planning to this year sometime, but that all depends on work and other factors. I've been fortunate to have met some of the employees and possibly Vinnie and his wife Natalie (I was a little buzzed when I supposedly met them...) at a craft beer fest down here in SoCal, so I'm not sure. They are one of my favorite breweries along with Alpine and Allegash so yeah, I want to trek to Mecca so to speak. I love the Younger but also enjoy the Supplication and Blind Pig...Elder is must-have, too. I want to take a trip back to Noble Ale Works sometime this month. Will report back if I do...

[Sense]

I had more than a few pints of Velvet Merkin at Draught House anniversary before it ran out :toast

I think we're supposed to get it this month... I guess we'll see.

Abyss hitting shelves in Houston and Austin. I think Austin gets Bomb tomorrow.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

So, I didn't know what this "Bomb" was you guys were talking about but I stumbled on what it is and it sounds pretty damn good. Is it a $20 bomber or something?

[leemajors]

So, I didn't know what this "Bomb" was you guys were talking about but I stumbled on what it is and it sounds pretty damn good. Is it a $20 bomber or something?

had to look it up too, emailed the owner of my pub and he is putting it on when st bernardus christmas comes on. local store said they will have it sometime today too.

[NFO]

Anybody want to trade some beer with an Ohioan?

I traded with leemajors last year and it worked out well. Heck I'd trade with lee again :lol

[leemajors]

Picked up two Bombs, cracked one w/the lady. Really good stuff, thanks for the heads up Sense

[Sense]

Picked up two Bombs, cracked one w/the lady. Really good stuff, thanks for the heads up Sense

Bomb is actually more in the $7.99-$10.99 range.. should really be $7.99 everywhere.
I had no idea you didn't know about it,I would have given you specific places to go, but I'm glad you got some! I was on the hunt today, I got 3 Abyss, 7 Bombs (could have gotten more this stuff is delicious), Southern Charred, more BCBS, Backwoods Bastard, and ofc more atrial.

If you keep seeing bomb, snatch it.. it's very good. Also Choklat is out, and I think we get Velvet Merkin this coming week.


btw where did you pick it up Leemajors?

[Darius McCrary]

I think Rahr barrel aged Winter Warmer should be out any second now here in DFW.....Can not wait. One of my favorite beers in the history of beer history....

[leemajors]

Bomb is actually more in the $7.99-$10.99 range.. should really be $7.99 everywhere.
I had no idea you didn't know about it,I would have given you specific places to go, but I'm glad you got some! I was on the hunt today, I got 3 Abyss, 7 Bombs (could have gotten more this stuff is delicious), Southern Charred, more BCBS, Backwoods Bastard, and ofc more atrial.

If you keep seeing bomb, snatch it.. it's very good. Also Choklat is out, and I think we get Velvet Merkin this coming week.


btw where did you pick it up Leemajors?

Sunrise Market. I haven't been keeping up with bottle releases, my buddy who is opening up a brewery this spring has been supplying me with free growler fills, and I usually just catch stuff on tap at Draught and save a bit of money

[Sense]

Sunrise Mini Mart? The gas station?

I was there.. I think I might have seen you? Did you also take some Backwoods?

[leemajors]

Nah just two Bombs, i was there around 3:15

[sananspursfan21]

Shiner Bock

i love shiner bock, have you had the shiner holiday cheer?

[Sense]

Nah just two Bombs, i was there around 3:15

Ahh.. ok, I was there probably around 2, soon after the big mob left I guess.

Sam can be pretty cool with us about releases.

If you want more, he told us he was getting more Monday.. just saying.

[Notorious H.O.P.]

Had a nice El Gourdo Pumpkin Porter at the Busted Sandal taproom this afternoon.

Glad you liked it. We just kegged up the second and last batch for the year. We reserved just four slim kegs for our taproom so come on by and get some more before it's gone. Thanks, Rob.

[Notorious H.O.P.]

You been up to Russian River? I was there for a Pliny the Younger release a few years ago, some amazing beer there. Great food too.

Russian River. Fifteen beer sampler for $15 and delicious pizza to boot. My favorite was Consecration. The Pliny beers are good but I'd drink Consecration until I was literally purple in the face.

[Sense]

Sputnik is amazing... also

Scott save me some peche'cus!

[lefty]

a beel tled

[benefactor]

Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA is one the best beers I've ever tasted. Don't know why I waited so long to try it.

[leemajors]

Sputnik is amazing... also

Scott same me some peche'cus!

I went to that release last weekend. The Pyrite is really good too.

[NFO]

Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA is one the best beers I've ever tasted. Don't know why I waited so long to try it.

Have you tried the 75 minute IPA from them. I liked the 90 as well, but theought the 75 was better.

[benefactor]

Have you tried the 75 minute IPA from them. I liked the 90 as well, but theought the 75 was better.
Have not...but I will. I'm just now starting to venture out of my small circle of beers and try different things.

[cantthinkofanything]

anyone in the metroplex try any of the just opened Grapvine Craft Brewery offerings?

[TheSanityAnnex]

Tried an Alaskan Freeride APA. Could be my new favorite day time beer, along with the Lagunitas Daytime ale.

[The Gemini Method]

Tried an Alaskan Freeride APA. Could be my new favorite day time beer, along with the Lagunitas Daytime ale.

Lag Daytime is a great...well, daytime drinking beer! Great choice. Had an Ale Smith Grand Cru Ale...at 10% doesn't mess around. Great winter drinking beer because it'll fucking light you up like a mo'fuckin Christmas tree.

[symple19]

http://247wallst.com/special-report/2013/12/09/nine-beers-americans-no-longer-drink-2/

[Sense]

I guess I'm going to go to Freetail tomorrow to try my luck at Peche'cus..

if any of you bastards got any.. ISO.. I'll throw some shit at you for one.

[resistanze]

Downed a couple of Chimay's and a Rochefort 8, up next some Young's tbh

[leemajors]

scott, the kitchen cinq is a rich, hearty, and perfect to drink after a big smoked turkey dinner. Lot going on in the beer that I like :toast

[baseline bum]

Anyone tried Rogue's Double Chocolate Stout? Saw it yesterday at Spec's, but just couldn't pass up getting some Stone Ruination and Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye instead.

[The Reckoning]

had lawnmower. pretty good.

[chunticakes]

Anyone tried Rogue's Double Chocolate Stout? Saw it yesterday at Spec's, but just couldn't pass up getting some Stone Ruination and Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye instead.

if its half as good as the samuel smith's chocolate stout then it must be good.

[Sense]

scott, the kitchen cinq is a rich, hearty, and perfect to drink after a big smoked turkey dinner. Lot going on in the beer that I like :toast

I agree.. I went to drink some of that on tap the other day and it was delicious.


Anyone tried Rogue's Double Chocolate Stout? Saw it yesterday at Spec's, but just couldn't pass up getting some Stone Ruination and Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye instead.

It's definitely top 3 of the Chocolate stouts I've had.. so much better than the regular.. I recommend picking it up if you like chocolate.

[baseline bum]

It's definitely top 3 of the Chocolate stouts I've had.. so much better than the regular.. I recommend picking it up if you like chocolate.

Wow, that's a huge endorsement considering the regular is my absolute favorite stout!

[Sense]

Wow, that's a huge endorsement considering the regular is my absolute favorite stout!

Then you won't be disappointed.. it's delicious.

[leemajors]

Just grabbed a bottle of Prairie Noir and the death of a contract brewer black ipa from Schmaltz.

[Fpoonsie]

Just grabbed a bottle of Prairie Noir and the death of a contract brewer black ipa from Schmaltz.

Nicely done.

[Sense]

Just grabbed a bottle of Prairie Noir and the death of a contract brewer black ipa from Schmaltz.

Be on the lookout for Vanilla Noir and Coffee Noir..

We should be getting them soon, also Coffee Noir is Texas only.. sucks for Oklahoma.

[benefactor]

Pick up some of this on the cheap at Sam's. Good decision. It's not bad at all.

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1536503_10200359526550748_340001177_n.jpg

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

My girlfriend brought me home some Longboard (Kona).. forgot how tasteless this beer was...
http://beeradvocate.com/im/beers/5328.jpg

[symple19]

http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/strongest-beer-in-the-world-served-in-a-dead-squirrel-us750-video.html

[baseline bum]

Chemistry of Beer, from Oklahoma University

https://janux.ou.edu/landing/course.chem4970.html

[boutons_deux]

in other drug news, Suntory just bought Jim Beam :lol

[boutons_deux]

Five German breweries fined for price-fixing schemehttp://touch.latimes.com/#section/5/article/p2p-78880227/

[Joyrider]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_e-YxtJRmw3s/SxMPNIbjkbI/AAAAAAAADfc/or38cZtGhUs/s1600/avery-mephistopheles-2.jpg

I had this bad boy a few days ago. Pretty much murder in a bottle at 15.4% and 7.99 each. Extremely thick but much smoother than I expected.

[The Reckoning]

had deschutes in houston. not bad.

[Sense]

had deschutes in houston. not bad.

what deschutes?

[The Reckoning]

what deschutes?


chainbreaker white IPA

i'm not a hophead but my friend i was with said it's the best white IPA he has had and i take his word for it

[leemajors]

Downed a couple of Chimay's and a Rochefort 8, up next some Young's tbh

Had any Belwoods? They got a nod here and i can't remember if you had mentioned them before:

http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2014/01/cicerone-breweries-to-watch-2014-best-new-breweries-craft-beer.html?ref=thumb

[leemajors]

Sense, went to the Karbach tap takeover at Growler Room yesterday - got a growler of Hellfighter Double Porter, and the Double Dry Hopped Rodeo Clown. Had a glass of the bourbon barrel aged Hellfighter too, as well as the El Hopdallo Negro black IPA. I was really impressed. Highly recommend to anyone to try their beers. Was also nice 4 of my friends were pouring beers :lol

[resistanze]

Had any Belwoods? They got a nod here and i can't remember if you had mentioned them before:

http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2014/01/cicerone-breweries-to-watch-2014-best-new-breweries-craft-beer.html?ref=thumb

:tu Went there in September with a buddy after work. Packed as fuck, waited 30 minutes to enter.

Their Russian Imperial Stout, Hellwoods, is boss.

[DPG21920]

Chimay Grande Reserve is still my favorite beer in the world.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Possibly the best IPA I've ever had.

Alpine Beer Company
EH=PH2
Exponential Hoppiness

https://alpinebeerco.wordpress.com/the-beers/

[leemajors]

Possibly the best IPA I've ever had.

Alpine Beer Company
EH=PH2
Exponential Hoppiness

https://alpinebeerco.wordpress.com/the-beers/

I've had that one, it is great :tu I had the guy at Beverages 4 Less ship me one a few years ago.

[resistanze]

Chimay Grande Reserve is still my favorite beer in the world.

You would love this beer.

http://www.torontobeerblog.com/beer-review/grande-reserve-17-2011-unibroue/

Picked up a couple of bottles for 9.99 each. Exceptional.

[DPG21920]

You would love this beer.

http://www.torontobeerblog.com/beer-review/grande-reserve-17-2011-unibroue/

Picked up a couple of bottles for 9.99 each. Exceptional.

At that price, I would love to try it :lol Is it widely distributed in USA? Can I find it at Whole Foods or Specs?

[resistanze]

At that price, I would love to try it :lol Is it widely distributed in USA? Can I find it at Whole Foods or Specs?

:lol Yeah, with 10% ABV and a 750 ml (25 oz?) bottle, you almost drink it like wine. Take a look here:

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/distribution/83527/

Hopefully the list is up to date and you're in the vicinity of one of these stores :tu

[DPG21920]

I was actually very happy with the price tbh..Chimay is like 14-15 for the same size. I would love to find one I love for 33% less tbh..Unfortunately I don't live in a city that seems to sell it, but I am in SA quite a bit.

[The Gemini Method]

Anyone ever try the BLK Fist? It's by Mikkeller and is 26.1% ABV--it's really potent and if done right one of the best for the buck. Also tried the Gone to Plaid by Noble Ale Works and the Simtra by Knee Deep--which was my fave triple IPA that I bought this past weekend.

[CosmicCowboy]

7OaXo5wjSYc

[Sense]

Sense, went to the Karbach tap takeover at Growler Room yesterday - got a growler of Hellfighter Double Porter, and the Double Dry Hopped Rodeo Clown. Had a glass of the bourbon barrel aged Hellfighter too, as well as the El Hopdallo Negro black IPA. I was really impressed. Highly recommend to anyone to try their beers. Was also nice 4 of my friends were pouring beers :lol

I moved to San Antonio so I couldn't make it unfortunately.. but yeah all those beers are great. Karbach is definitely top 5 breweries in the state(which isn't saying much) but it's impressive for how long they've been around. Also what did you get? Regular Hellfighter or BBA Hellfighter? I thought they were going to do BB Hellfighter on growlers too..

[mrsmaalox]

Hey leemajors are you aware of any place in Austin that has tapped Deep Ellum's Oak Cliff Coffee Ale? I had a taste of it last weekend, and now I'd like to have a pint but I may not be back to Dallas for a while.

[leemajors]

Hey leemajors are you aware of any place in Austin that has tapped Deep Ellum's Oak Cliff Coffee Ale? I had a taste of it last weekend, and now I'd like to have a pint but I may not be back to Dallas for a while.

it's on right now at Draught House according to Taplister.

[mrsmaalox]

it's on right now at Draught House according to Taplister.

Thank you, I wasn't familiar with Taplister. Apparently Deep Ellum doesn't distribute to SA at all, but I will be in Austin tomorrow :toast

[leemajors]

Thank you, I wasn't familiar with Taplister. Apparently Deep Ellum doesn't distribute to SA at all, but I will be in Austin tomorrow :toast

I only know about it b/c Draught uses it to list their beers and update their monitors :toast

[benefactor]

Finally got a chance to try Arrogant Bastard. I have no idea why I waited so long. Recommendations that taste similar to this outstanding beer are appreciated.

[The Gemini Method]

Finally got a chance to try Arrogant Bastard. I have no idea why I waited so long. Recommendations that taste similar to this outstanding beer are appreciated.

Wow? Stone makes some other brews that are a great starting point. Pliny the Younger is releasing or released already…didn't go to the local tap house though.

[baseline bum]

Finally got a chance to try Arrogant Bastard. I have no idea why I waited so long. Recommendations that taste similar to this outstanding beer are appreciated.


Well, Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/8951/) is pretty similar. :lol

You can get 4packs of the Oaked. I have never seen bombers of it, nor have I seen 4 packs of the regular Arrogant Bastard. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/140/2671/) reminds me a bit of Arrogant Bastard (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/92/), but I'd still take the Bastard (Bigfoot is outstanding of course also). This is about the time of year Sierra Nevada has 6 packs of Bigfoot, but I think they stop producing it after February if my memory serves me right.

My favorite Stone beer ever was a release they did in 2010 called Lukcy 13asartd (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/62645/) that was a blend of Oaked Arrogant Bastard, Arrogant Bastard, and Double Bastard (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/1056/). Double Bastard is another awesome Stone brew; a much higher alcohol content take on Arrogant Bastard, and much sweeter too (I prefer the original myself, but it's an absolute A+ beer). I think Double Bastard is released around November or so, so good luck finding it now. It's funny that it was barred from being sold in Texas for so long because it includes the word "masturbatory" on the write-up on the back of the bottle! :lol

We're talking shades of perfection with those beers though.

[baseline bum]

Other Stone Brews that are not to be missed (unless you hate IPAs, which you can't if you have good enough taste to like Arrogant Bastard). They're both year round.

Stone IPA (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/88/)
Stone Ruination IPA (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/4083/)

I'm sure leemajors will have some recommendations for great Stone brews too. Their pale ale is good but not anything special, and their smoked porter is similar (GREAT if you're eating BBQ though).

[benefactor]

The last time I tried Stone IPA it was just a bit too over the top bitter for me. I may give it another go since I've delved further into stronger beers since I first tried it.

[chunticakes]

ruination is epic. they call it ruination because once you have it it shocks your taste buds. you'll never go back to ordinary beer again.

you can never go wrong with stone or sierra nevada imo. their products are drinkable art.

[spurraider21]

i'm not exactly a seasoned veteran on the topic but North Coast has probably been the best i've had. it's what i always look out for at bars. their stout is amazing

[benefactor]

Other Stone Brews that are not to be missed (unless you hate IPAs, which you can't if you have good enough taste to like Arrogant Bastard). They're both year round.

Stone IPA (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/88/)
Stone Ruination IPA (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/4083/)

I'm sure leemajors will have some recommendations for great Stone brews too. Their pale ale is good but not anything special, and their smoked porter is similar (GREAT if you're eating BBQ though).
I didn't really care for Ruination. Basically a hop bomb without any other flavors to back it up. I tried Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA though and it is now firmly in my rotation. Probably the best balanced IPA I've had to date.

[spurraider21]

IPA's typically have the highest alc% at bars, but i'm not going beer hunting because i'm necessarily out for a high% drink. IPA's typically taste shitty compared to other lagers/stouts imo

[baseline bum]

IPA's typically have the highest alc% at bars, but i'm not going beer hunting because i'm necessarily out for a high% drink. IPA's typically taste shitty compared to other lagers/stouts imo

Lagers bore the hell out of me now. The only one I can say I really like is Pilsner Urquell (which is awesome). Maybe it's just an age thing, as I wasn't a fan of IPAs at your age either, and now they're my go-to beers. Maybe the bitterness of IPAs is too much for younger tastebuds?

[spurraider21]

Lagers bore the hell out of me now. The only one I can say I really like is Pilsner Urquell (which is awesome). Maybe it's just an age thing, as I wasn't a fan of IPAs at your age either, and now they're my go-to beers. Maybe the bitterness of IPAs is too much for younger tastebuds?
:depressed

but seriously :lol its not that its too much. i typically prefer stouts to anything else, and people say those have too bitter a taste. i usually just look at what stouts a bar has besides guiness and try some of those out. north coast is usually a good brewing company to look for

[leemajors]

Lagers bore the hell out of me now. The only one I can say I really like is Pilsner Urquell (which is awesome). Maybe it's just an age thing, as I wasn't a fan of IPAs at your age either, and now they're my go-to beers. Maybe the bitterness of IPAs is too much for younger tastebuds?

Ballast Point's Fathom IPL was the shit son. I'm Tthinking TSA may back me here. Not something I reach for all the time, but I enjoy han's Pils from real ale, lagunitas pils is another good one

[baseline bum]

:depressed

but seriously :lol its not that its too much. i typically prefer stouts to anything else, and people say those have too bitter a taste. i usually just look at what stouts a bar has besides guiness and try some of those out. north coast is usually a good brewing company to look for

You ever tried the Rogue Chocolate Stout?

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/132/1118/?ba=bros

That's one of my top 2. Love Sierra's stout also, and Guinness Extra Stout is always a favorite. Then Deschuttes Black Butte Porter is awesome too. If you're ever in Wyoming or Montana there is a spectacular stout out there called Snake River Zonker. What I would give to have that stuff sold nationally. Great great stout but I'm not going to pay $40 for a 12-pack to get shipped from Wyoming. Still, that's the other of my top 2 stouts.

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/179/632/?ba=bros

[baseline bum]

Ballast Point's Fathom IPL was the shit son. I'm Tthinking TSA may back me here. Not something I reach for all the time, but I enjoy han's Pils from real ale, lagunitas pils is another good one

I gotta admit I'm not too adventurous after being burned so many times on pilsners and other lagers. Urquell is the only one I can get that I know I'm going to really like.

[spurraider21]

i usually go for Old Rasputin, most of my local bars carry, made by north coast. i've never been disappointed with their stuff.

i dont foresee any wyoming trips but i'll try to keep that in mind

[baseline bum]

i usually go for Old Rasputin, most of my local bars carry, made by north coast. i've never been disappointed with their stuff.

i dont foresee any wyoming trips but i'll try to keep that in mind

Good shit. Old Rasputin is definitely another of my favorite stouts. Need a fork and a knife to drink that motherfucker tbh

[Fpoonsie]

i usually go for Old Rasputin, most of my local bars carry, made by north coast. i've never been disappointed with their stuff.

i dont foresee any wyoming trips but i'll try to keep that in mind


Good shit. Old Rasputin is definitely another of my favorite stouts. Need a fork and a knife to drink that motherfucker tbh

I've got a bomber of The Abyss in my 'fridge, which is my favorite hard-to-find seasonal.

Left Hand's Milk Stout Nitro (on draft) is my go-to stout, though. Incredible.

[leemajors]

I went to a 512 employee's wedding on Saturday and got to have several pints of the Violet Beauregarde - cask Pecan Porter aged with blueberries, cacao nibs, and vanilla. The blueberries were faint, but the beer was delicious.

[Fpoonsie]

I went to a 512 employee's wedding on Saturday and got to have several pints of the Violet Beauregarde - cask Pecan Porter aged with blueberries, cacao nibs, and vanilla. The blueberries were faint, but the beer was delicious.

Holy god, lee. That sounds incredible.

[leemajors]

Just scooped this up, supposed to be better than Bomb!

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30356/115939/

[resistanze]

Anyone try Matilda by Goose Island? Excellent, having a 750 ml bottle as we speak :lol

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1146/4318/

[leemajors]

Nice, I just cracked my 2013 of dis for gf's birthday:

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/17863/54905/

So good.

[spurraider21]

Enjoying some plain jane Sam Adams on the Eve of zombie Jesus day

[chunticakes]

Nice, I just cracked my 2013 of dis for gf's birthday:

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/17863/54905/

So good.

where did you find that? last week i visited Austin and went to rainey and 6th but couldn't find a bar that serves it.

last i checked the library had it on 6th...

[resistanze]

In Philly on business...currently downing an Ommegang Rare Vos.
http://www.ommegang.com/images/BEER_VOS/vos-glass_1280.png
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/42/593/

[Agloco]

I kinda got into this stuff while I was in AZ. Has anyone else tried it?

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2171/6218/

http://www.totalwine.com/_static/webupload/730/1_102284126_3.jpg

[spurraider21]

Anybody ever play Edward Fortyhands? :lol

[benefactor]

Pretty excited.

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/s960x960/10580792_10201409901489465_6641442613989485383_o.j pg

[leemajors]

Epic and Jolly Pumpkin now distribute in TX :tu

[The Gemini Method]

Had a Brother Thelonius last night...4/5

[baseline bum]

Epic and Jolly Pumpkin now distribute in TX :tu

How is Epic and what do they make that's interesting? I found Kiwi beers to not really compare favorably to our microbrews, though I couldn't find Epic anywhere on the south island.

[leemajors]

How is Epic and what do they make that's interesting? I found Kiwi beers to not really compare favorably to our microbrews, though I couldn't find Epic anywhere on the south island.

I've had the NZ Epic IPA's they were good - bought at Stein's Deli in New Orleans, but I was referring to Epic out of Utah:

http://www.epicbrewing.com/

All the Exponential Series are pretty good tbh, but the Imperial IPA and the Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout are my faves. Not a huge coffee fan but that beer is badass.

[xmas1997]

http://www.chilibeer.com/chilibeer/Home_files/Single%20Bottle.jpg

Cave Creek Chili beer with a chili pepper in it.

[blizz]

I'm really liking Local 1 from Brooklyn Brewery lately. I also liked Brother Thelonius

[benefactor]

Sierra Nevada Blindfold Black IPA is delicious. If a roasted porter and a standard IPA were to have a kid, this would be offspring.

[leemajors]

Sierra Nevada Blindfold Black IPA is delicious. If a roasted porter and a standard IPA were to have a kid, this would be offspring.

Karbach's El Hopadillo Negro is pretty good too, they are out of Houston.

[Agloco]

Karbach's El Hopadillo Negro is pretty good too, they are out of Houston.

I ran across this while out with a family member in East Texas. :tu

I found a little gem while running around locally too:

http://thekegtap.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/SouthernPecanNutBrown.jpg

I was pleasantly surprised by it's flavor. It seemed to linger on my palette longer than most.

[.G.]

Love this.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5263/5670164485_dab7a96b7f_z.jpg

Excellent. Wish it wasn't seasonal.
http://beerblog.dallasnews.com/files/2014/06/real-white-ale.png

[The Gemini Method]

Had The Lost Abby's Judgment Day and it was the wrong season to have it. It is a darker beer with a warming effect. Definitely better for the winter stews, soups, and cioppinos. Give it a 3.5/5.

[leemajors]

Tap list for Draught House Anniversary in Austin tomorrow from 1-10PM. I'll be pouring beers from 3-7:


Keg

* (512) Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter (8.2%)- delicious and aged for 1 year. Pretty solid list tbqh

* Argus Tepache (7.2%)- Sparkling pineapple wine.

* Austin Beerworks Genuine Pyrite (9.5%)- Red wine barrel aged Belgian Strong Ale.

* Black Star Waterloo (3%)- Peach infused Berliner Weisse.

* Brooklyn Monster (10.8%)- Vintage/retired Barley Wine.

* Courage Russian Imperial Stout (10%)- 219 year old recipe. The shit.

* Buffalo Bayou Pumpkin Spice Latte (9%)- Yup.

* Deschutes Abyss (11%)- Barrel aged Imperial Stout w/ licorice & molasses.

* Deschutes Mirror Mirror (11%) Barrel aged Barley Wine.

* De Ranke Bitter XX (6.2%)- Dry, bitter, hoppy Belgian Ale.

* Dogfish head Bitches Brew (9%)- Imperial Stout

* Dogfish Head Olde School (15%)- Vintage Barley Wine.

* Epic Big Bad Baptist (12.1%)- Bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout w/ coffee & cocoa nibs.

* Finnriver Sparkling Black Current Cider (6.5%)- Heirloom & organic apples and currents.

* Firestone Walker Agrestic (6.6%)- Sour Red.

* Firestone Walked Double DBA (12%)- Oak barrel aged Barley Wine.

* Firestone Walker Stikee Monkee (13.4%)- Spirit barrel aged Strong Ale.

*Founders Devil Dancer (12%)- Triple IPA

* Founders Harvest Ale (7.6%)- Fresh hop IPA.

* Full Sail Black Gold (11.4%)- Bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout.

* Jester King Das Wunderkind (4.5%)- Wine + whiskey barrel aged Sour.

* Jester King/Live Oak Kollaborationsbier (4.2%)- Wort produced at Live Oak, fermented at Jester King.

* Jolly Pumpkin Luciernaga (6.5%)- Barrel fermented Belgian Ale.

* Karbach Bourbon Barrel Hellfighter (10.8%)- Imperial Porter

* Karbach Prickly Pear Wheat (5.3%)- fresh prickly pear in a Wheat beer.

* Left Hand Smokejumper (8.8%) Smoked Imperial Porter.

* Lone Pint Po-Cha-Na-Quar-Hip Braggot (9.1%)- Ale/mead hybrid.

* New Belgium Felix (6%)- One of the main components of La Folie.

* New Belgium Le Terroir (7.5%)- Dry hopped Sour.

* Odell 180 Schilling (9.6%)- Double 90 Shilling.

* Odell Comes & Gose (5.5%)- Tart and salty historic ale style.

* 2012 Odell Friek (6.5%)- Blend of 3 krieks, aged in oak.

* Ranger Creek TRES (7.5%)- Tripel brewed for their 3rd Anniversary.

* Real Ale Blakkr (9%)- Hoppy black ale brewed w/ Three Floyds.

* Real Ale Scots Gone Wild (9.7%)- Barrel aged Sour ale.

* Saint Arnold Pumpkinator (10%)- Imperial pumpkin stout.

* Stone 12/12/12 (9%)- Two year old, spiced Belgian Strong Ale.

* Stone Arbalest (8.5%)- Bourbon barrel aged Belgian Strong Ale.

* Stone Bang Bang (7%) Bourbon barrel aged Red Ale.

* 2010 Stone Espresso Imperial Russian Stout (11%)

* Stone Insurgent Xocovesa Mocha Stout (8.1%)- Chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, chile, coffee, milk stout.

* Victory Wild Devil (6.7%)- Funky/hoppy Sour.


Cask

Lagunitas Censored (6.75%)- Hoppy Amber Ale.

Ballast Point Whiskey Oak Victory at Sea (10%)- whiskey oak version.

Green Flash Double Stout (8.8%)- w/ cinnamon, cocoa and serrano chilis.

Live Oak Smoked Helles Rauchlager (4.7%)- Smokey, malty & crisp.


Bottle

* Deschutes Green Monster (7.3%)- Pinot barrel aged sour.

East Side Kings will roast a hog and pair it with New Belgium beer.

Best Wurst & Garbo’s Lobster Truck will be on hand.

Our bartender Jubal don’s his alter ego DJ JBL.

[leemajors]

People really not happy with 10 Barrel Brewing out of Bend, OR selling out to InBev:

http://www.brewbound.com/news/anheuser-busch-inbev-to-acquire-10-barrel-brewing

https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%4010barrelbrewing&src=typd

https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%4010barrelbrewing&src=typd

[The Gemini Method]

Alpine Brewing Co. Nelson is on deck...always crisp.

[leemajors]

Alpine Brewing Co. Nelson is on deck...always crisp.

I was wearing a Pure Hoppiness shirt yesterday :tu

[resistanze]

Brought an abt 12 to a Halloween party....picked up two more this week. Excellent beer
http://s3.amazonaws.com/beertourprod/beers/pictures/000/000/073/original/St_Bernardus_Abt_12_900.jpg

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/259/1708/

[DPG21920]

All I have in my fride right now is 5 bottles of Southern Tier Pumking and 4 bottles of Saint Arnold Pumpkinator.

[chunticakes]

All I have in my fride right now is 5 bottles of Southern Tier Pumking and 4 bottles of Saint Arnold Pumpkinator.

Where did you find Pumking? I've been craving that shit for months.

[DPG21920]

Where did you find Pumking? I've been craving that shit for months.

In Austin. It's all sold out now, I've checked virtually every store. I was able to get 6 bottles over the past 2 weeks by going to a few different stores (Specs, Whole Foods) but all sold out everywhere as of last week from what I can tell.

Did get to have it on tap in San Antonio at World of Beers which was awesome. Same with Saint Arnolds, all sold out and took me about 5 stores to get 5 bottles of that.

[lefty]

A beel tled

[The Gemini Method]

Had a local brewery's Pink El Verano Saison (Beachwood Brewery) and it was amazing. Probably the best Saison I've tried. Beachwood Brewing does a great job and if you're ever in the Long Beach or Seal Beach area of Southern California, I suggest you give them a try.

[lefty]

Had this the other day

Not epic, but not bad either

I think it's made by Heineken in Italy


http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_laf3arc1TX1qax2so.jpg

[The Gemini Method]

Yeah, Heineken owns that beer company...

[leemajors]

The Odell stuff I had at the Draught House Anniversary was amazing:

http://thefullpint.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/odell-friek.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aGISfHz76cA/VBdZO45actI/AAAAAAAAZvU/yw5B36UpEkk/s1600/odell-180-shilling.jpg

Between those, other various beers, and this I had a great time:

http://drinks.seriouseats.com/images/2012/08/20120804doubledbafirestone.jpg

[Fpoonsie]

Anybody ever tried Three Floyds' Zebra Dust?

I'm talking with a guy that said he was looking to trade, but he's being a real jew about it.

[DPG21920]

:lmao

[leemajors]

Anybody ever tried Three Floyds' Zebra Dust?

I'm talking with a guy that said he was looking to trade, but he's being a real jew about it.

Zombie Dust? Good stuff, Three Floyds is excellent.

[DPG21920]

Anybody ever tried Three Floyds' Zebra Dust?

I'm talking with a guy that said he was looking to trade, but he's being a real jew about it.

People trying to trade me for my stash of Pumking/Pumpkinator and I'm just asking for multiple 1st round picks.

[Fpoonsie]

Zombie Dust? Good stuff, Three Floyds is excellent.

http://www.thecoli.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/snoop.pngMy god. Yes, Zombie Dust. Evidently, I've got NatGeo on tha brain.


People trying to trade me for my stash of Pumking/Pumpkinator and I'm just asking for multiple 1st round picks.

Anybody tryna get they hands on my Pumpkinator first get hit with a http://www.thecoli.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/pachah1.png, followed by a http://www.thecoli.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/birdman.png.

[Wild Cobra]

Last week, I bought a case of Black Butte XXVI. I wonder how much the XXI is worth that I still have.

http://kenandnorms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/deschutesblackbuttexxvi.jpg

[leemajors]

scott - my brother picked me up a 6 of Soul Doubt IPA cans :tu tastes great

[lefty]

A beel tled

[leemajors]

The Gemini Method TheSanityAnnex Any thoughts on Green Flash buying Alpine?

[The Gemini Method]

The Gemini Method (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=15989) TheSanityAnnex (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=4389) Any thoughts on Green Flash buying Alpine?

Did not hear about this. I'm not a huge fan of Green Flash. The hope is they keep the brewmaster Pat in charge of Alpine. This is the start of bigger craft breweries cannibalizing each other. Both are SD beers so I see this as Green Flash trying to keep pace with Ballast, Stone, and the like in the area. Alpine has a bigger imprint here in the L.A. County while Green Flash is pretty well liked in SD. I know they caught flack for their earlier acquisitions. Well, it says they've been collaborating longer than this merger. I hope they keep their identity and well, it will be awesome for the rest of the country to get Nelson IPA w/o having to hustle for it. I see this as a lateral change with a potential for good things. They will keep Pat on as the head of Alpine so perhaps it'll be alright.

[leemajors]

Did not hear about this. I'm not a huge fan of Green Flash. The hope is they keep the brewmaster Pat in charge of Alpine. This is the start of bigger craft breweries cannibalizing each other. Both are SD beers so I see this as Green Flash trying to keep pace with Ballast, Stone, and the like in the area. Alpine has a bigger imprint here in the L.A. County while Green Flash is pretty well liked in SD. I know they caught flack for their earlier acquisitions. Well, it says they've been collaborating longer than this merger. I hope they keep their identity and well, it will be awesome for the rest of the country to get Nelson IPA w/o having to hustle for it. I see this as a lateral change with a potential for good things. They will keep Pat on as the head of Alpine so perhaps it'll be alright.

Aye, first time I had a West Coast IPA, I was blown away. Last 5 or so they have been pretty stagnant imo, though that Green Bullet is mighty tasty. I was amazed by Alpine when. I had Pure Hoppiness too, and still love their beers but they don't distribute here in TX. Hope that's part of the change!

[The Gemini Method]

Aye, first time I had a West Coast IPA, I was blown away. Last 5 or so they have been pretty stagnant imo, though that Green Bullet is mighty tasty. I was amazed by Alpine when. I had Pure Hoppiness too, and still love their beers but they don't distribute here in TX. Hope that's part of the change!

That's probably what'll happen as a direct competition for the larger SD breweries, I hope you guys get the same quality. I started out with Stone but to me, there is maybe one or two that I will still drink from them and that is a direct result to nothing being available. Pure Hoppiness and the Nelson IPAs will sustain any IPA head for the foreseeable future.

[leemajors]

That's probably what'll happen as a direct competition for the larger SD breweries, I hope you guys get the same quality. I started out with Stone but to me, there is maybe one or two that I will still drink from them and that is a direct result to nothing being available. Pure Hoppiness and the Nelson IPAs will sustain any IPA head for the foreseeable future.

Yeah I used to be all over stone too, and while I still love me some double bastard, we have local sixes here that undercut em by two bucks and are just as good. Of course it's Sierra Celebration season for me now, better in bottles than draft this year imo

[TheSanityAnnex]

The Gemini Method (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=15989) TheSanityAnnex (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=4389) Any thoughts on Green Flash buying Alpine?

Not a fan of green flash. I still drink IPA's but lately I've been drinking tons of sours and it's damn expensive. Really enjoy the Bruery's line. Sour in the Rye, Ode de Tart, Tart of Darkness.

[lefty]

A beel tled

[The Gemini Method]

Not a fan of green flash. I still drink IPA's but lately I've been drinking tons of sours and it's damn expensive. Really enjoy the Bruery's line. Sour in the Rye, Ode de Tart, Tart of Darkness. Sour in the Rye and Tart of Darkness are good sours. I've been drinking saisons of late. Local stuff really.

[leemajors]

Not a fan of green flash. I still drink IPA's but lately I've been drinking tons of sours and it's damn expensive. Really enjoy the Bruery's line. Sour in the Rye, Ode de Tart, Tart of Darkness.

My former roomate is in the Bruery Club, they ship him shit every 6 months or so. I always look for them when I travel :tu

[leemajors]

Not a fan of green flash. I still drink IPA's but lately I've been drinking tons of sours and it's damn expensive. Really enjoy the Bruery's line. Sour in the Rye, Ode de Tart, Tart of Darkness.

Tried the Odell Friek?

[TheSanityAnnex]

Tried the Odell Friek?

Never have and just looked it up. That looks damn good.

[benefactor]

Drinking Founders Dirty Bastard today. First Scotch Ale I've tried. It's fantastic...lot's of good flavors going on.

[TheSanityAnnex]

I'll be in Dripping Springs all next week. Any breweries worth seeing or local beers I should try?

[leemajors]

I'll be in Dripping Springs all next week. Any breweries worth seeing or local beers I should try?

You should check out Jester King since it's really close. Pretty good seasonals out right now too from a lot of local places, can't remember off the top of my head atm, will post some tonight or tomorrow. I'll be at Draught House Wednesday evening if you want to grab a pint.

[TheSanityAnnex]

You should check out Jester King since it's really close. Pretty good seasonals out right now too from a lot of local places, can't remember off the top of my head atm, will post some tonight or tomorrow. I'll be at Draught House Wednesday evening if you want to grab a pint.

Jester King was suggested by a buddy of mine who has family out that way, I think I'm about 5 mins from it.

Don't really know what days/nights I'll have open but I'll try and swing by. I gave my cousin free reign over my time there and he's planning it all. So far I know I'll be deer hunting (bow), pheasant/duck hunting, and a day of cutting cattle. I'm really pumped on getting to cut cattle as I've never ridden a horse like that.

[DPG21920]

You should check out Jester King since it's really close. Pretty good seasonals out right now too from a lot of local places, can't remember off the top of my head atm, will post some tonight or tomorrow. I'll be at Draught House Wednesday evening if you want to grab a pint.

JK disappoints me mostly. Nothing to memorable for me. I've toured it twice, but left underwhelemed - even with the 10+ point stout (I believe it was the stout). It's fine to drink, but nothing that has ever really wow'd me.

[Darius McCrary]

JK is one of the most respected Texas breweries by out of staters

[DPG21920]

Well, ok :lol. That is a random stat sort of. It can be respected, but I personally found it to be disappointing mostly. Not in the sense that it was bad, but for a respected brewery, I had really high expectations and never walked away wow'd.

There were good beers obviously, but compared to St Arnold, HnG and several others where I have at least had 1 pour that wow'd me, nothing ever completely blew me away at JK. It's worth a trip obviously, but for me, personally, I haven't found the one yet there.

[leemajors]

JK disappoints me mostly. Nothing to memorable for me. I've toured it twice, but left underwhelemed - even with the 10+ point stout (I believe it was the stout). It's fine to drink, but nothing that has ever really wow'd me.

I prefer going to Stanley's to just eat pizza and drink there, but TSA has mentioned he is a fan of sour beer so I threw it out there.

[DPG21920]

I prefer going to Stanley's to just eat pizza and drink there, but TSA has mentioned he is a fan of sour beer so I threw it out there.

It's a good recommendation - they have solid beers and if the weather is nice, it's a really cool place.

[Wild Cobra]

Well, if any of you are in Portland Oregon, you have to do lunch or dinner at the Dechutes Brewpub, on NW 11th and Davis.

Try the Elk Burger...

[baseline bum]

Well, if any of you are in Portland Oregon, you have to do lunch or dinner at the Dechutes Brewpub, on NW 11th and Davis.

Try the Elk Burger...

Elk burgers are great. Ate that shit last time I was in Wyoming with a Snake River Zonker stout.

[Wild Cobra]

Elk burgers are great. Ate that shit last time I was in Wyoming with a Snake River Zonker stout.
Yep. It is great!

After I said that, I had to go. Just got back home. Had an Elk Burger, their Chili, and some great beer. Came back home with three more bottles of Black Butte 26, a coffee mug, and 8 beer glasses. Bought a case of the BB26 two weeks ago, but wanted more so that when I'm ready to drink some, I don't have to break open the case.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x262/Wild_Cobra/Misc/BlackButteXXVI20141124_210744_zpsd1f3b727.jpg

[DPG21920]

This Pumking on TG is just so right.

Is that BBPXXVI different than the normal BBP?

[Wild Cobra]

This Pumking on TG is just so right.

Is that BBPXXVI different than the normal BBP?
Absolutely.

The Black Butte Porter is 5.2%. The Black Butte XXVI is the 26th anniversary Porter, and an Imperial porter at 10.8%. These bottles say "best after 6/13.15."

I have one bottle of the XXI left. It says "best after 10/17/10" and is 11%.

[DPG21920]

Absolutely.

The Black Butte Porter is 5.2%. The Black Butte XXVI is the 26th anniversary Porter, and an Imperial porter at 10.8%. These bottles say "best after 6/13.15."

I have one bottle of the XXI left. It says "best after 10/17/10" and is 11%.

Oh - fantastic :tu. I really enjoy the regular BBP, and my Specs has the XXVI but I haven't grabbed any. I swooped up as much Pumpking and Pumpkinator as I could so didn't grab any yet.

[Wild Cobra]

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x262/Wild_Cobra/Misc/BlackButteReserveXXI-1.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x262/Wild_Cobra/Misc/BlackButteXXVI_zpsd7fcc797.png

[ohmwrecker]

Drinking the Crown Valley Gunslinger double IPA 9% tonight.