View Full Version : Happy National IPA Day!
mrsmaalox
08-01-2013, 12:51 PM
What will you be hoisting? I don't drink IPAs but I'm sure I can find something to celebrate with :toast
I've got a few Russian River Pliny the Elder's I'll be cracking tonight, along with a 22 of Avery Maharaja. Maybe finish off with a little Pappy Van Winkle.
baseline bum
08-01-2013, 12:56 PM
What will you be hoisting? I don't drink IPAs but I'm sure I can find something to celebrate with :toast
Try this one
http://legalbeer.com/images/bear%20republic%20hop%20rod%20rye.jpg
Spur|n|Austin
08-01-2013, 01:03 PM
Didn't know there was such a day, seem's everyday is a new "National Something" day, but hey I will def partake as I love me a good IPA.
mrsmaalox
08-01-2013, 01:07 PM
Try this one
Hmmm, the "Hop" in the title is what scares me. I can't handle the lingering aftertaste of hops.
cantthinkofanything
08-01-2013, 01:14 PM
I'm no where close to being a beer aficionado. But we went to a local restaurant called "Magic Mushroom" and they had some bottles of a limited run of Stone RuinTen IPA. It was the best beer I had in my life. We ended up tracking down a store that had some bottles and bought the 20 that they had. Even the regular run (whatever it's called) is pretty good.
Try this one
http://legalbeer.com/images/bear%20republic%20hop%20rod%20rye.jpg
Prefer their Racer X over this, you tried it?
I'm no where close to being a beer aficionado. But we went to a local restaurant called "Magic Mushroom" and they had some bottles of a limited run of Stone RuinTen IPA. It was the best beer I had in my life. We ended up tracking down a store that had some bottles and bought the 20 that they had. Even the regular run (whatever it's called) is pretty good.
Just tried this about a month ago on draft, really really good. Didn't realize how much the alc % was until after two pints. Didn't taste that strong at all.
baseline bum
08-01-2013, 01:32 PM
Prefer their Racer X over this, you tried it?
Nah, only tried the Racer 5 and the Hop Rod. leemajors keeps recommending Racer X too. Cali has by far my fav beer in the world with Stone, Bear Republic, and Sierra Nevada, and Anchor ain't too bad either (wasn't too impressed with a Lagunitas IPA I had though).
cantthinkofanything
08-01-2013, 01:35 PM
Just tried this about a month ago on draft, really really good. Didn't realize how much the alc % was until after two pints. Didn't taste that strong at all.
I agree. It's one of the few beers I've actually enjoyed drinking during a meal.
CosmicCowboy
08-01-2013, 01:41 PM
The IPA's don't really do it for me...if I'm going to drink beer I tend to go for something heartier...
cantthinkofanything
08-01-2013, 01:44 PM
The IPA's don't really do it for me...if I'm going to drink beer I tend to go for something heartier...
having a few Coors Lights while the bartender fucks you in the ass. yes...that's "hearty"
Nah, only tried the Racer 5 and the Hop Rod. leemajors keeps recommending Racer X too. Cali has by far my fav beer in the world with Stone, Bear Republic, and Sierra Nevada, and Anchor ain't too bad either (wasn't too impressed with a Lagunitas IPA I had though).I'm spoiled here living in San Diego when it comes to IPA's. With Lagunitas I only look for their limited release IPA's. Their Undercover Investigation Shut Down ale is damn good.
CosmicCowboy
08-01-2013, 02:55 PM
having a few Coors Lights while the bartender fucks you in the ass. yes...that's "hearty"
It's really not cool to brag about your sex life in here hearty boy.
ohmwrecker
08-01-2013, 03:48 PM
The IPA's don't really do it for me...if I'm going to drink beer I tend to go for something heartier...
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Everyday is IPA day.
CosmicCowboy
08-01-2013, 04:00 PM
?
Everyday is IPA day.
Just personal preference. If I'm gonna drink beer I'd rather go with a malty darker ale, or porter or stout. I generally do red wine socially but I'm not particularly a wine snob. I appreciate great wine but I'm cool with moderately priced decent table wines too. My go to summer maintenance buzz is Tito's and diet 7up.
cantthinkofanything
08-01-2013, 04:02 PM
Just personal preference. If I'm gonna drink beer I'd rather go with a malty darker ale, or porter or stout.
dark and stout. got it. not surprising.
ohmwrecker
08-01-2013, 04:06 PM
Just personal preference. If I'm gonna drink beer I'd rather go with a malty darker ale, or porter or stout.
I gotcha. I just wasn't sure what you meant by "heartier". IPAs can be pretty hardy. I usually prefer a smoother dark ale, if I want a break from the IPAs.
leemajors
08-01-2013, 04:29 PM
Nah, only tried the Racer 5 and the Hop Rod. leemajors keeps recommending Racer X too. Cali has by far my fav beer in the world with Stone, Bear Republic, and Sierra Nevada, and Anchor ain't too bad either (wasn't too impressed with a Lagunitas IPA I had though).
New Dogtown from Lagunitas is great tbh, awesome place to visit too. BB you would like Firestone Walker as well.
New Dogtown from Lagunitas is great tbh, awesome place to visit too. BB you would like Firestone Walker as well.
Firestone's single barrel ale in the yellow bottle is one of my favorite pale ales, Union Jack is a tasty IPA as well.
Viva Las Espuelas
08-01-2013, 05:37 PM
dark and stout. got it. not surprising.
Like his employees.
CosmicCowboy
08-01-2013, 05:49 PM
Like his employees.
Whats up with the ankle biting? Have I somehow offended you and don't remember it? And FWIW my employees are a pretty standard demographic mix for San Antonio.
Viva Las Espuelas
08-01-2013, 07:13 PM
i gave up ankles long ago, cc. sorry.
benefactor
08-02-2013, 05:41 AM
The only one I found that I like so far is Saint Arnold.
baseline bum
08-02-2013, 12:27 PM
Just personal preference. If I'm gonna drink beer I'd rather go with a malty darker ale, or porter or stout. I generally do red wine socially but I'm not particularly a wine snob. I appreciate great wine but I'm cool with moderately priced decent table wines too. My go to summer maintenance buzz is Tito's and diet 7up.
You ever tried Rogue Chocolate Stout? That stuff is incredible.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/132/1118
My second favorite stout is probably Snake River Zonker, but I think you can only get it in Wyoming and Montana.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/179/632
You guys get much Ballast Point Sculpin out your way?
Chief Brody
08-02-2013, 12:36 PM
I'm from the Delmarva area, so DogFish Head was always my go-to. Haven't tried their 120 IPA yet, though.
leemajors
08-02-2013, 12:47 PM
You guys get much Ballast Point Sculpin out your way?
Yeah we started getting Ballast Point earlier this year. Good stuff, but it's $8.99 a bomber here and $12.99 for a sixer.
mrsmaalox
08-02-2013, 12:47 PM
You ever tried Rogue Chocolate Stout? That stuff is incredible.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/132/1118
My second favorite stout is probably Snake River Zonker, but I think you can only get it in Wyoming and Montana.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/179/632
My favorite is Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro---it's like liquid velvet. One of my favorite porters is Wasatch Polygamy Porter. Both are available at most HEBs. For something real hearty CC, you might want to try Ranger Creek's Mesquite Smoked Porter---it's almost chunky!
Yeah we started getting Ballast Point earlier this year. Good stuff, but it's $8.99 a bomber here and $12.99 for a sixer.
It's the same price here and I live 30 mins from the brewery.
They've got a habenero Scuplin and a chipotle Black Marlin porter out here on tap that are awesome. Can only really handle one pint at a time though.
leemajors
08-02-2013, 01:28 PM
It's the same price here and I live 30 mins from the brewery.
They've got a habenero Scuplin and a chipotle Black Marlin porter out here on tap that are awesome. Can only really handle one pint at a time though.
My buddy brought back a growler of the habanero Sculpin from the very bottom of the keg, it was pretty damn good and damn hot. We have some local iPA's here I am a huge fan of that are several bucks cheaper, so I usually go for those when buying to take home. I'm surprised it's the same price, we usually get charged more in TX for Cali beers.
cantthinkofanything
08-02-2013, 01:35 PM
My favorite is Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro---it's like liquid velvet. One of my favorite porters is Wasatch Polygamy Porter. Both are available at most HEBs. For something real hearty CC, you might want to try Ranger Creek's Mesquite Smoked Porter---it's almost chunky!
"Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro"
symple19
08-02-2013, 02:11 PM
Red Rocket is my fave from Bear Republic
That said, I have three double-deuce's of Black Racer, as well as sixer's of my new Carolina go-to, Hoppyum, and Lagunitas' Undercover shut-down.
Gonna be a satisfying evening
baseline bum
08-02-2013, 02:38 PM
I'm from the Delmarva area, so DogFish Head was always my go-to. Haven't tried their 120 IPA yet, though.
Not a fan, though I really like the 60 Minute. Palo Santo Marron is my favorite Dogfish Head.
leemajors
08-02-2013, 07:58 PM
Red Rocket is my fave from Bear Republic
That said, I have three double-deuce's of Black Racer, as well as sixer's of my new Carolina go-to, Hoppyum, and Lagunitas' Undercover shut-down.
Gonna be a satisfying evening
Black Racer is great :tu
Fpoonsie
08-03-2013, 03:05 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1001560_10201735126364484_93820925_n.jpg
Had been saving this one for a vaguely special occasion. Fantastic.
The Reckoning
08-04-2013, 04:51 AM
im pretty sure maalox is an alcoholic now
mrsmaalox
08-04-2013, 10:44 PM
Pffft I didn't even celebrate that day!
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