quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:
Three Floyds Gumball Head
I've always wanted to try this beer. Tried to brew a clone that was a mess.
I've always wanted to try this beer. Tried to brew a clone that was a mess.
I've always wanted to try this beer. Tried to brew a clone that was a mess.
quote:Originally posted by kingofcool:quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:
Three Floyds Gumball Head
I've always wanted to try this beer. Tried to brew a clone that was a mess.
Keep your eyes open for this one- a great beer. Great hops without the bitterness.
North Coast Brewing Company Old No. 38 Stout.
Tonight i will party at Birrificio Grado Plato (Chieri), so i guess i will drink some chestnut ales
Schell's Maifest.
Red Stripe with curried goat
quote:
Keep your eyes open for this one- a great beer. Great hops without the bitterness.
Unfortunately 3F does not distribute anywhere close to me. One day.
unibroue 17
Sounds excellentquote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Red Stripe with curried goat
We ate at a nice Jamaican restaurant near Yankee Stadium. The restarant is always good. I wish I could say the same for the game that followed. My son had braised oxtails.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:Sounds excellentquote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Red Stripe with curried goat
I think I would need something a little stronger than Red Stripe in order to get that down.
Nectar Ales IPA last night.
quote:Originally posted by mneeley490:quote:Originally posted by GlennK:Sounds excellentquote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Red Stripe with curried goat
I think I would need something a little stronger than Red Stripe in order to get that down.
It was much better than it sounds.
The barrel aged Allagash Curieux
Better just have one...
Better just have one...
Three Floyds Gumball Head last night on tap. Good stuff.
The other day all draught:
* Avery IPA
* Ayinger Brau-Weisse
* Ballast Point Calico Copper Amber Ale
The Avery is medium gold, clear with a good head. Nose of flowers and hops. Flavors of Birch and bitters. Good.
The Ayinger is yellow, cloudy with a good head. Nose of lemon and orange. Flavors of light lemon notes. Good.
The Ballast is dark copper color, clear with a good head. Nose of molasses and dough. Flavors of cherries and bitters. Good to very good.
* Avery IPA
* Ayinger Brau-Weisse
* Ballast Point Calico Copper Amber Ale
The Avery is medium gold, clear with a good head. Nose of flowers and hops. Flavors of Birch and bitters. Good.
The Ayinger is yellow, cloudy with a good head. Nose of lemon and orange. Flavors of light lemon notes. Good.
The Ballast is dark copper color, clear with a good head. Nose of molasses and dough. Flavors of cherries and bitters. Good to very good.
WIML, I like the way you not only list the beers but add a note and reccomendation (or not) for each one. Very informative. I notice it always seems to be in groups of 3. Just curious if there is a method, or beer club, etc? TIA. I notice more bars that have good draft selections are offering multiple pour sizes. Great idea IMO.
Lagunitas Maximus is the six-pack I'm finishing now.
I like all their IPA variants.
I like all their IPA variants.
Leffe Brune
Trappistes Rochefort 8
quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:
Three Floyds Gumball Head last night on tap. Good stuff.
On tap? Excellent! In Chicago many bars take delivery of this beer on Thursday night, and it's gone by Friday.
quote:Originally posted by billhike:
WIML, I like the way you not only list the beers but add a note and reccomendation (or not) for each one. Very informative. I notice it always seems to be in groups of 3. Just curious if there is a method, or beer club, etc? TIA. I notice more bars that have good draft selections are offering multiple pour sizes. Great idea IMO.
I'm in a club and you're limited to three beers per day, thus the reason for posting in threes.
Westvleteren 8
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
I'm in a club and you're limited to three beers per day.....
Downright un-American.
PH
Blue Point Hoptical Illusion IPA. I like this. Nice balance between hops and refreshment. Good warm weather IPA. Will return to this.
PH
PH
quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:
Three Floyds Gumball Head last night on tap. Good stuff.
On tap? Excellent! In Chicago many bars take delivery of this beer on Thursday night, and it's gone by Friday.
Went back again last night and enjoyed another, along with a Zombiedust and Rabbid Rabit. Duke's in Crystal Lake is one of the best beer bars in this area.
Anderson Valley Poleeko Gold Pale Ale at the club today. Refreshing on a warm day after 18.
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
I'm in a club and you're limited to three beers per day.....
Downright un-American.
PH
I didn't say I stopped at three. I just stop taking notes at three.
Fulton IPA.
Ballast Point Pale Ale (aka Yellowtail)
Stone IPA
Uinta Hop Notch IPA
Karl Strauss Pintail Pale Ale
Stone IPA
Uinta Hop Notch IPA
Karl Strauss Pintail Pale Ale
2001 Fullers Vintage Ale
B'Nektar Ethiopian Harrar Coffee Mead blended with Dark Horse BA Plead the Fifth- homemade Braggot!
Boulevard Chocolate Ale
Green Flash Rayon Vert (Belgian Pale w/Brett)
Dogfish Head - Saison du Buff-brewed with parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Furthermore - Knot Stock (Pale ale w/peppcorns)
B'Nektar Ethiopian Harrar Coffee Mead blended with Dark Horse BA Plead the Fifth- homemade Braggot!
Boulevard Chocolate Ale
Green Flash Rayon Vert (Belgian Pale w/Brett)
Dogfish Head - Saison du Buff-brewed with parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Furthermore - Knot Stock (Pale ale w/peppcorns)
Not often I can post in this thread. Tonight:
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy
4 x Leinenkugel Summer Shanty while watching the end of the Blackhawks season.
Today, a couple Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin.
I'd written the company some time back because I had noticed a distinct difference in the beer I'd purchased in February this year compared to many bottles I'd consumed in the latter part of last year. The newer bottles had exhibited a signifantly higher concentration of citrus on the nose and palate than earlier bottles, and I was concerned that they'd changed their recipe.
I heard not only from a very prompt and helpful woman in customer relations, but one of their senior brewmasters who suggested that age might be the issue, as the recipe had remained the same. They mailed me two bottles immediately, one from Julian Date 343 (December 9, 2011) and one from Julian Date 067 (March 7, 2012.) Both were tasted blind today.
They were absolutely correct. The older bottling was had much more subdued citrus on both the nose and palate showing more brown spices (cinnamon/nutmeg), and the newer bottling was much more "bright" in its citrus characteristics. Both were delicious, but I preferred the beer with age to the "fresher" version.
I didn't mean to write a book here, but two points need to be made.
1) Age with beer can make similar differences in aroma and taste as with wine, although I think the changes happen a bit more quickly with brews.
2) The people at Lagunitas have very good people manning their inbox. And they make very good beer. Bravo!
PH
I'd written the company some time back because I had noticed a distinct difference in the beer I'd purchased in February this year compared to many bottles I'd consumed in the latter part of last year. The newer bottles had exhibited a signifantly higher concentration of citrus on the nose and palate than earlier bottles, and I was concerned that they'd changed their recipe.
I heard not only from a very prompt and helpful woman in customer relations, but one of their senior brewmasters who suggested that age might be the issue, as the recipe had remained the same. They mailed me two bottles immediately, one from Julian Date 343 (December 9, 2011) and one from Julian Date 067 (March 7, 2012.) Both were tasted blind today.
They were absolutely correct. The older bottling was had much more subdued citrus on both the nose and palate showing more brown spices (cinnamon/nutmeg), and the newer bottling was much more "bright" in its citrus characteristics. Both were delicious, but I preferred the beer with age to the "fresher" version.
I didn't mean to write a book here, but two points need to be made.
1) Age with beer can make similar differences in aroma and taste as with wine, although I think the changes happen a bit more quickly with brews.
2) The people at Lagunitas have very good people manning their inbox. And they make very good beer. Bravo!
PH
Nice report PH. I’m a big fan of Lagunitas. The beverage director at my club is working on getting them to be our beer of the month for May. Hopefully that comes through.
Last night I had one of my favorites: Trappistes Rochefort 8
Last night I had one of my favorites: Trappistes Rochefort 8
Let me know if I can help. I have a couple of contacts!
PH
PH
Qingdao beer
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Today, a couple Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin.
I'd written the company some time back because I had noticed a distinct difference in the beer I'd purchased in February this year compared to many bottles I'd consumed in the latter part of last year. The newer bottles had exhibited a signifantly higher concentration of citrus on the nose and palate than earlier bottles, and I was concerned that they'd changed their recipe.
I heard not only from a very prompt and helpful woman in customer relations, but one of their senior brewmasters who suggested that age might be the issue, as the recipe had remained the same. They mailed me two bottles immediately, one from Julian Date 343 (December 9, 2011) and one from Julian Date 067 (March 7, 2012.) Both were tasted blind today.
They were absolutely correct. The older bottling was had much more subdued citrus on both the nose and palate showing more brown spices (cinnamon/nutmeg), and the newer bottling was much more "bright" in its citrus characteristics. Both were delicious, but I preferred the beer with age to the "fresher" version.
I didn't mean to write a book here, but two points need to be made.
1) Age with beer can make similar differences in aroma and taste as with wine, although I think the changes happen a bit more quickly with brews.
2) The people at Lagunitas have very good people manning their inbox. And they make very good beer. Bravo!
PH
Good to know PH..thanks! This is a fantastic beer..one of my favorites.
Lagunitas (esp. Little Sumpin' Sumpin - love the label) +1
Great stuff... and easy to get in the local stores.
Great stuff... and easy to get in the local stores.
Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan