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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Himu on December 16, 2011, 10:26:06 PM

Title: POST BEER
Post by: Himu on December 16, 2011, 10:26:06 PM: Holy shit Shock Top Raspberry Wheat :bow
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Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on December 16, 2011, 10:55:52 PM: Shock Top is Zima with pretensions
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Post by: Akala on December 16, 2011, 11:02:46 PM: didn't know white labels were industry standard. a friend of mine has an uncle pretty high up at the local AB (inbev?) DC. he used to score white-labeled beers every so often. the strangest were the ones where they were experimenting with fruits. "Beach Bum" had like a mild coconut taste. some others...

"That Leinenkugel is doing so well...we have to get on that. Here, try this...we are calling it Skittles Wheat."
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 16, 2011, 11:07:07 PM: Shock Top is BMC swill. You can do better, Himu.

Got my monthly quota of 2 bottles of Pliny tonight. Yum.

Quote from: Billy Rygar on December 16, 2011, 10:41:46 PM
Two of my wine producers are friends with the brewer at Cantillon (one provides grapes for a Lambic they make) and in January I'm getting a bunch of white label (stuff that the public never sees) stuff from them. Maybe if Gundam is lucky I'll split one with him.

OMG OMG OMG

I went to the Cantillon brewery in Brussels in April. Absolutely fantastic stuff. They distribute to Oregon and British Columbia, but not Washington.

Rygar, I would seriously love you forever for one bottle.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 16, 2011, 11:12:43 PM: Enjoy some beer porn from my recent acquisitions.

(http://www.abload.de/img/p10406670qohw.jpg)
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388494_2841016785699_1267691058_33153787_1057835822_n.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mY1H7.jpg)
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Post by: CajoleJuice on December 16, 2011, 11:28:10 PM: Yeah Shock Top sucks
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Post by: etiolate on December 17, 2011, 12:40:03 AM: DM is that a good barleywine? The Firestone one.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 17, 2011, 12:44:01 AM: Abacus? Oh yeah. It's from earlier this year, I don't think you'll be able to find it anymore. I've got one left that I've been cellaring.
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Post by: Himu on December 18, 2011, 12:29:47 AM: I usually agree that Shock Top sucks but I really like this Raspberry Wheat. :'(
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 18, 2011, 01:30:15 AM: Stop drinking Shock Stop jesus christ. You can do so much better. It's really easy.
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Post by: Himu on December 18, 2011, 01:34:58 AM: I'll pick up a Fat Tire later this week.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 18, 2011, 01:39:10 AM: Better. But much improvement can still be made.

What's local to Texas? I know there are excellent craft beers in Austin.
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Post by: Himu on December 18, 2011, 01:43:17 AM: St. Arnolds. I have a St. Arnolds in my fridge now. I got the Christmas brew. Good stuff.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 18, 2011, 01:57:26 AM: http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/directory/9/US/TX
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Post by: Robo on December 18, 2011, 12:23:22 PM: Fat Tire is on tap in practically every bar in DC now. It was impossible to find this time last year.

It's OK; a bit more hoppy than I like. I wouldn't drink it over the usual stuff.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 18, 2011, 12:44:30 PM: DC finally got New Belgium distribution earlier this year.

Fat Tire and hoppy doesn't make sense.
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Post by: Robo on December 18, 2011, 12:55:02 PM: Maybe not to you! I tend to prefer sweeter stouts and such.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 18, 2011, 01:22:05 PM: Fat Tire is a really easy drinking inoffensive beer. I have nothing against it, just living out on the West Coast that sounds odd.
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Post by: Himu on December 18, 2011, 03:06:37 PM: I don't know much about beer. I prefer liqueurs.
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Post by: Positive Touch on December 18, 2011, 03:28:32 PM: Quote from: Stringer Bell on December 18, 2011, 03:06:37 PM
. I prefer liqueurs.

WHAT KIND
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Post by: Himu on December 18, 2011, 03:46:25 PM: Quote from: Positive Touch on December 18, 2011, 03:28:32 PM
Quote from: Stringer Bell on December 18, 2011, 03:06:37 PM
. I prefer liqueurs.

WHAT KIND

For starters:

Goldschlager
Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Creme
Baileys Irish Cream
Drambuie
Galliano
Limoncello

I want a bottle of Vermeer for the holidays. :( If you want something for the lady, I suggest getting her a hypnotiq.
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Post by: Positive Touch on December 18, 2011, 04:01:32 PM: my lady is a former bartender, so she can grab pretty much anything off the shelf and turn it into something amazing :drool

liqueurs are great, but the always taste better when you mix them with the strong shit
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Post by: Himu on December 18, 2011, 04:04:31 PM: but that's why liqueurs ARE great; because they are so easily mixable.
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Post by: tiesto on December 18, 2011, 08:11:56 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on December 18, 2011, 01:57:26 AM
http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/directory/9/US/TX

Cool site, looks like my local pub of choice has a pretty high rating on there: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/25295/view=beerfly (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/25295/view=beerfly)
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 18, 2011, 08:13:45 PM: It's in a strip mall and they always have a cover charge? Fuck that shit. :lol

This is my neighborhood pub. Took Prole there for lunch the other day.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16978

Yes, that's my review.
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Post by: Bacchus7 on December 18, 2011, 11:21:11 PM: Is the Mac & Cheese worth 14 bones? I love gourmet Mac & Cheese.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 19, 2011, 01:24:08 AM: At Latona? It's good, but I never order it.

Drinking a Mongoose IPA from Hale's (Seattle).
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Post by: Cerveza mas fina on December 19, 2011, 04:08:21 PM: I visited a nice brewery in Belgium this weekend. Great great beer.

I hear they export to the US too.

(http://cafeasgard.nl/beer_img/25.jpg)
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Post by: Mupepe on December 19, 2011, 04:09:21 PM: :bow Budweiser :bow2

fuck the haters
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Post by: Cerveza mas fina on December 19, 2011, 04:12:42 PM: This weekend really changed my beer drinkig habits I'm afraid, dunno if I can go back to Heineken/Bud or other simple lagers now :(
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 19, 2011, 06:09:46 PM: La Chouffe is really easy to get over here. Had it in Bruges and Amsterdam while on vacation earlier this year, too.
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Post by: tiesto on December 19, 2011, 06:38:08 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on December 18, 2011, 08:13:45 PM
It's in a strip mall and they always have a cover charge? Fuck that shit. :lol

This is my neighborhood pub. Took Prole there for lunch the other day.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16978

Yes, that's my review.

Heh, it's Long Island, of course it's in a strip mall :P The cover charge isn't bad because it keeps out all the riff-raff (which, being on LI, is a lot), and also I get in for free b/c I know people working there :P
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Post by: chronovore on December 19, 2011, 10:27:30 PM: (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6540478865_74a9a5a371.jpg)

My recent haul, having finally found Kiuchi and Minoh beer (but not within easy reach, sadly). Minoh Beer, I bought in Minoh, and the Kiuchi I bought in Hiroshima.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 19, 2011, 10:40:29 PM: (http://www.abload.de/img/p1040679yzrfb.jpg)

I actually bought two Plinys, but one is for my wife's cousin in Indiana. We're getting together in Nebraska for a Christmas 6-pack swap.
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Post by: chronovore on December 20, 2011, 06:58:53 AM: How is that Full Sail?
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Post by: Cerveza mas fina on December 20, 2011, 11:26:48 AM: This thread is making me want to drink and smoke :'(

It all looks so yummy.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 20, 2011, 01:01:54 PM: Quote from: chronovore on December 20, 2011, 06:58:53 AM
How is that Full Sail?

It's 90% IPA, 10% Winter Warmer. I haven't had the 2011 version, but last year's was great.

Did you try the Nipponia yet? What did you think of it?
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 20, 2011, 05:09:15 PM: (http://www.abload.de/img/p1040684imldv.jpg)

Yum.
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Post by: Cerveza mas fina on December 20, 2011, 05:50:41 PM: Im drinking Heineken now, since thats whats in the fridge and free.
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Post by: CajoleJuice on December 20, 2011, 05:51:27 PM: heineken is so so bad

but it's cool cause it's free
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Post by: Don Flamenco on December 20, 2011, 06:20:56 PM: (http://www.beerplanet.eu/catalog/images/beers-1/101900305-TRIPEL-KARMELIET-beer.jpg)
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Post by: Cerveza mas fina on December 20, 2011, 06:25:46 PM: Quote from: CajoleJuice on December 20, 2011, 05:51:27 PM
heineken is so so bad

but it's cool cause it's free

Yeah I guess so. Also there is some Polish Lager.

(http://popsop.com/wp-content/uploads/zywiec_3.jpg)
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Post by: chronovore on December 20, 2011, 09:32:55 PM: Quote from: Mr. Gundam on December 20, 2011, 01:01:54 PM
Quote from: chronovore on December 20, 2011, 06:58:53 AM
How is that Full Sail?

It's 90% IPA, 10% Winter Warmer. I haven't had the 2011 version, but last year's was great.

Did you try the Nipponia yet? What did you think of it?

Not yet; it's on standby for a party the day-after-tomorrow. The gent who introduced me to Beer Belly is coming over, so I'm going to split it with him.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 20, 2011, 09:46:41 PM: If you can find Hitachino Commemorative Ale 2011, pick one up. They added vanilla bean this year to it, really nice.
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Post by: Steve Youngblood on December 21, 2011, 05:10:02 PM: So, tomorrow, I plan on doing last minute shopping for a few people as last minute Christmas gifts, and as such, I'm going to a local store that has a pretty good selection of beer. I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions. First, I'll start with myself.

I've become particularly fond of trying Belgian Whites and India Pale Ales. What should I look out for in the "you won't find this at a grocery store" variety?

Now, my cousin. I haven't gotten a good handle on him. I know he likes Belgian ales (Duvel is one of his favorites) and Abbey Ales, and he doesn't like anything high in hops. That's all I've got to work with.

Finally, my wife's aunt and uncle. They really like full-flavored Budweiser, and obviously I'm aiming to do a little better than buying them something macrobrewed. So, American style lagers? I don't really drink a lot of lagers personally, so I'm flying blind, here.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 21, 2011, 06:40:54 PM: Where do you live? Different things are available in different parts of the country.

And those "won't find in a grocery store" beers you're talking about? You can get those at grocery stores here in Seattle. We're that awesome.
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Post by: Steve Youngblood on December 21, 2011, 07:05:26 PM: Saint Louis.
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Post by: Don Flamenco on December 21, 2011, 11:05:43 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/5h0DG.jpg)

good god