I hit up Goose Island's Block Party on Saturday, and consumed the following:
Matilda
Green Line
2015 Bourbon County Stout Coffee
2013 Bourbon County Stout Templeton Rye
2014 Bourbon County Stout Proprietors
2014 Bourbon County Stout Vanilla Rye
Something else in their tap room at the end of the night that I can't remember
The Proprietors continues to be my favorite, and the Vanilla Rye continues to not be my style. I was pleasantly surprised at the Templeton - never had it before and it was terrific. The 2015 Coffee was apparently just kegged 3 days prior.
quote:Originally posted by mneeley490:
Tried this year's Southern Tier Pumpking last night. Really loaded up with the pumpkin pie spices; too much so for my liking.
I tend to agree. Not a big Pumpking fan...a bit too candy corn for me.
quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
I hit up Goose Island's Block Party on Saturday, and consumed the following:
Matilda
Green Line
2015 Bourbon County Stout Coffee
2013 Bourbon County Stout Templeton Rye
2014 Bourbon County Stout Proprietors
2014 Bourbon County Stout Vanilla Rye
Something else in their tap room at the end of the night that I can't remember
The Proprietors continues to be my favorite, and the Vanilla Rye continues to not be my style. I was pleasantly surprised at the Templeton - never had it before and it was terrific. The 2015 Coffee was apparently just kegged 3 days prior.
Yum!
A nice Wednesday night 
Founders KBS
North Coast Old Rasputin
New Holland Dragon's Milk
Founders KBS
North Coast Old Rasputin
New Holland Dragon's Milk
Saugatuck Brewing Michigan Wheat.
quote:Originally posted by PD2K:quote:Originally posted by mneeley490:
Tried this year's Southern Tier Pumpking last night. Really loaded up with the pumpkin pie spices; too much so for my liking.
I tend to agree. Not a big Pumpking fan...a bit too candy corn for me.
I like pumpkin ales, but they have to be a bit more subtle.
quote:Originally posted by mneeley490:quote:Originally posted by PD2K:quote:Originally posted by mneeley490:
Tried this year's Southern Tier Pumpking last night. Really loaded up with the pumpkin pie spices; too much so for my liking.
I tend to agree. Not a big Pumpking fan...a bit too candy corn for me.
I like pumpkin ales, but they have to be a bit more subtle.
Same here. I recommend Schlafly or Dogfish Head.
Opened an imperial stout on Monday and added fresh vanilla, then re-capped it. Opened it tonight, wow!
I've tried about 1/2 tsp of bourbon in IRS also with good results. Not enough bourbon to make it boozy but enough to completely change the flavor profile.
I've tried about 1/2 tsp of bourbon in IRS also with good results. Not enough bourbon to make it boozy but enough to completely change the flavor profile.
Was invited to my neighbors to watch TNF. He had Coronas and Heinekens. Haven't had either in a long time, so tried...yuck!!
Thanks God I brought over a case of Dogfish Head Brown Ale
Thanks God I brought over a case of Dogfish Head Brown Ale
Straffe Hendrik - No additives required. Excellent beer! 
Green Flash: 30th Street PA
Creemore Altbier - One good fall brown pop
3x St. Bernardus Abt. 12
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
3x St. Bernardus Abt. 12
In one sitting? Can we expect some PWI?
Elysian Night Owl Pumpkin ale. Much better than the Southern Tier.
I even poured a few ounces into the chili pot tonight.
I even poured a few ounces into the chili pot tonight.
quote:Originally posted by billhike:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
3x St. Bernardus Abt. 12
In one sitting? Can we expect some PWI?
Ha. It was over hours of watching football, so no big deal. After so much wine over the 5 days of the wine festival, the beer was refreshing.
I also had a couple of Brasserie de l'Abbaye du Val Dieu last night. They were nothing short of brilliant!
quote:Originally posted by Bigfoot003:
Straffe Hendrik - No additives required. Excellent beer!
Jealous. I tried finding some at my local shop on the way home from the pumpkin patch yesterday. No joy. They had a decent selection, most I didn't recognize, but you have me hooked on the Straffe. Damn good beer.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
3x St. Bernardus Abt. 12
I had a 750 of the St. Bernardus Abt 12 Oak Aged yesterday while watching some golf. The first glass was delicious, but I found the oak aging to eventually get in the way. I prefer the regular bottling.
quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
3x St. Bernardus Abt. 12
I had a 750 of the St. Bernardus Abt 12 Oak Aged yesterday while watching some golf. The first glass was delicious, but I found the oak aging to eventually get in the way. I prefer the regular bottling.
Thanks for the info...I've got one of those bottles sitting around as well. It sounds like it is best split with someone.
quote:Originally posted by snipes:quote:Originally posted by Bigfoot003:
Straffe Hendrik - No additives required. Excellent beer!
Jealous. I tried finding some at my local shop on the way home from the pumpkin patch yesterday. No joy. They had a decent selection, most I didn't recognize, but you have me hooked on the Straffe. Damn good beer.
Happy to be of service my Good Sir!
quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
3x St. Bernardus Abt. 12
I had a 750 of the St. Bernardus Abt 12 Oak Aged yesterday while watching some golf. The first glass was delicious, but I found the oak aging to eventually get in the way. I prefer the regular bottling.
Never seen this version. Most of the time I enjoy their beer in draught.
Thanks for the note.
Urban Chestnut "OACHKATZLSCHWOAF" Oktoberfest. Binny's was sampling three different beers from this St. Louis brewery on Saturday, and I ended up buying a 4-pack. I really like this. Great German-style malty flavor and beautiful copper color.
Firestone 16th Anniversary (XVI)
Did a fun tasting of the lineup from 'Agua Mala' down in Ensenada. Comparable to the craft brews here in SD!
Not your Father's Root Beer
Took two sips and dumped the rest.
Took two sips and dumped the rest.
quote:Originally posted by indybob:
Not your Father's Root Beer
Took two sips and dumped the rest.
We can all hope this trend passes quickly.
Brasserie de L'Abbaye du Val Dieu
quote:Originally posted by Stefania Wine:quote:Originally posted by indybob:
Not your Father's Root Beer
Took two sips and dumped the rest.
We can all hope this trend passes quickly.
This and the Rogue Voodoo Doughnut bullshit.
Over the weekend in MI I had:
Oddside I Want my HTV
Oddside Citra Pale Ale
Both good, although the HTV was better (the Citra Pala Ale was a bit too grapefruit for me).
Oddside I Want my HTV
Oddside Citra Pale Ale
Both good, although the HTV was better (the Citra Pala Ale was a bit too grapefruit for me).
Stefania,
While it may not be the best product, NYF Root Beer has been very profitable for me this year. Please do not let it go away too fast.
While it may not be the best product, NYF Root Beer has been very profitable for me this year. Please do not let it go away too fast.
Try the NYFRB with a couple scoops of Haagen Dazs its pretty good.
quote:Originally posted by indybob:
Not your Father's Root Beer
Took two sips and dumped the rest.
I have a friend who is crazy about this...even puts it in a mug with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
quote:Originally posted by PD2K:quote:Originally posted by indybob:
Not your Father's Root Beer
Took two sips and dumped the rest.
I have a friend who is crazy about this...even puts it in a mug with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Now, that I can see doing. This stuff is meant for dessert only.
Ballast Point Dead Ringer Oktoberfest- outstanding, and paired nicely with my Mastodon burger from Kuma's
Oddside Citra Pale Ale
18th Street Deal with the Devil
Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale
All very good, although the 18th St. wasn't as fresh as I'd prefer.
18th Street Deal with the Devil
Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale
All very good, although the 18th St. wasn't as fresh as I'd prefer.
Mike Hess, Claritas
Revolution Unsessionable
Pipeworks Sure Bet
Both very good - the Revolution is a bit heavier than I would like for a regular drinker (not to mention the 10+% ABV).
Pipeworks Sure Bet
Both very good - the Revolution is a bit heavier than I would like for a regular drinker (not to mention the 10+% ABV).
Black Diamond Rampage Imperial IPA
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale 2015
Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Naturtrüb
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale 2015
Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Naturtrüb
Beers of late:
Anchorage Brewing Co. Bitter Monk Belgian Double IPA; very nice.
Bell's Uranus The Magician
Bell's Two Hearted Ale
Anchorage Brewing Co. Bitter Monk Belgian Double IPA; very nice.
Bell's Uranus The Magician
Bell's Two Hearted Ale
New Belgium Trippel