What BEER are you drinking?

Three Floyds is one of the new darlings in craft beer. I look forward to trying one.

Big Eddy Imperial IPA - the upper end brew of Leinenkugel. 9% ABV with reasonable IBU (not over top), very nice.

Ballast point Sculpin
Innis & Gunn Rum Cask
Weyerbacher Simcoe DIPA

Dog Days Lager and Resistance oak-aged IPA, both on tap at Two Brothers.

All on draught:

* No Label El Hefe
* Saint Arnold Bitter Belgian
* Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard


The No Label is dark yellow color in the glass, cloudy looking with a short head. Nose of lemon, wax and a hint of banana. Flavors of banana and light lemon notes. Good.

The St. Arnold is caramel color in the glass, clear with a good head. Nose of berries, herbs and hops. Flavors of berries, herbs and bitters. Good.

The Stone is dark cherry, opaque with a good head. Nose of cherry, whiskey and citrus. Flavors of cherry, a hint of coffee and firm bitters on the finish. Good to very good.

Boca Blonde - a draft made by Brewzzi's, a local brew pub.

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Originally posted by Rothko:
Boca Blonde - a draft made by Brewzzi's, a local brew pub.

One of my friends just took over as head brewer there.

Not too exciting but some yuedngling at the pool

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Originally posted by Rothko:
Boca Blonde - a draft made by Brewzzi's, a local brew pub.

One of my friends just took over as head brewer there.

It wasn't bad beer.

The menu itself was surprisingly good. I hadn't been there in a while, and I actually thought it was pretty decent. In the past, I haven't been too impressed - mostly been there for lunches and thought it was overpriced. But for dinner it was fine.

About 5 types of beers, all brewed right there.

Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' last night on the deck.

London's finest hand-pumped ales... love 'em, but they could keep them a little chillier.

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London's finest hand-pumped ales... love 'em, but they could keep them a little chillier.

My favorite style of beer in the world is a proper ale from a well conditioned cask. I actually like the serving temperature. It’s cold enough outside, you don’t need ice cold beer!

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My favorite style of beer in the world

I can't disagree with that. Honorable mention to a pilz on tap when in the Czech republic or a Guinness in Ireland. After extensive research, I find Guinness does not travel well off the island. It is the personification of that land...

Two Brothers Dark Mild, from a bomber at home.

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I find Guinness does not travel well off the island.

I agree.

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Originally posted by Jabe11:
I find Guinness does not travel well off the island.

I agree.

On Island vs off island.
NO comparison!

Been enjoying some lagers lately. Carlsburg, Spaten and Birra Moretti. Thought Birra Moretti was the nicest.

All served on draught:

* Deschutes Twilight Ale
* Sam Adams Tasman Red
* Deschutes Black Butte Porter

The twilight is light gold color in the glass, fairly clear with a short head. Nose of bright red fruit with an attractive aroma of hops. Flavors of apricot core with a hint of bitters. Light and refreshing. Good.

The Tasman is reddish to caramel color in the glass, clear looking with a good head. Nose of grapefruit, berries and light notes of hops. Flavors of cherry, grapefruit and bitters. Good to very good.

The Porter is black color in the glass, opaque with a short head. Nose of coffee and dark chocolate. Flavors of dark chocolate and cappuccino. Very good.

Summit Pilsener.

Redhook Wheat IPA. Very nice.

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All served on draught:

* Deschutes Twilight Ale
* Sam Adams Tasman Red
* Deschutes Black Butte Porter

The twilight is light gold color in the glass, fairly clear with a short head. Nose of bright red fruit with an attractive aroma of hops. Flavors of apricot core with a hint of bitters. Light and refreshing. Good.

The Tasman is reddish to caramel color in the glass, clear looking with a good head. Nose of grapefruit, berries and light notes of hops. Flavors of cherry, grapefruit and bitters. Good to very good.

The Porter is black color in the glass, opaque with a short head. Nose of coffee and dark chocolate. Flavors of dark chocolate and cappuccino. Very good.

I'm a big fan of Deschutes and the Black Butte is really nice. I can only handle one though as its a heavy ass beer.

A few nights ago with a cigar

Rogue--Dead Guys Ale...not bad.

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A few nights ago with a cigar

Rogue--Dead Guys Ale...not bad.

My go to beer.

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A few nights ago with a cigar

Rogue--Dead Guys Ale...not bad.

My go to beer.

Yeah, its pretty good Joe. Do you like any of there other stuff?

I do... Rogue is a go-to producer for me. I've been pretty happy trying any of their brews I spot on the shelf.

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A few nights ago with a cigar

Rogue--Dead Guys Ale...not bad.

My go to beer.

Yeah, its pretty good Joe. Do you like any of there other stuff?

Yep. Like Lentini I'll drink just about anything they produce. Off the top of my head I've enjoyed American Amber Ale, Chocolate Stout, Double Chocolate Stout, Double Dead Guy Ale, Mocha Porter and Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout. Probably a few others I've forgotten. On my "strange stuff to try list" is their Voodoo Bacon Maple Ale.

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On my "strange stuff to try list" is their Voodoo Bacon Maple Ale.

I bought this locally a few months ago. Check around to see if there's any in your area.

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On my "strange stuff to try list" is their Voodoo Bacon Maple Ale.

I bought this locally a few months ago. Check around to see if there's any in your area.

It sold out around here in 2 days. I still have a couple left. It's like drinking breakfast sausage, which is not a bad thing...

Currently in the fridge:
Sierra Nevada Torpedo
Deschutes Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale
Bear Republic Red Rocket
Third Street Aleworks Bombay Rouge (red IPA)

Dog Fish Head 90 minute IPA....my go to beer.

Breckenridge Agave Wheat

Wonderful brew, on sale for $6.99 per 6er.

All served on draught:

* Oskar Blues Old Chub
* Peticolas Great Scot
* Harpoon Leviathan Great Scot

The Oskar Blues is dark copper color in the glass, slightly opaque with a good head. Nose of caramel, malt and a bit of butterscotch. Flavors of caramel, light milk chocolate notes and a bit of malt balls. OK.

The Peticolas is dark copper color in the glass, a little opaque with a good head. Nose of malt, caramel and roasted nuts. Flavors of dark chocolate, malt and creamy nuogat. Very good.

The Harpoon is medium copper color in the glass, fairly clear with a decent head. Nose of malt, light roasted coffee notes and a tiny hint ofsmoke. Big bold palate of caramel, light chocolate notes and a full malt finish. Very good.

Gulden Drack 9000 Quadruple

Brewery Vivant (Grand Rapids, MI) Zaison- a saison on steroids-9%. Perfect after a hot round of golf.

Mission Street IPA from Trader Joe's. I know it ain't high falut'n, but damn, it's fruity and real tasty and doesn't break the bank!

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On my "strange stuff to try list" is their Voodoo Bacon Maple Ale.

I bought this locally a few months ago. Check around to see if there's any in your area.

It sold out around here in 2 days. I still have a couple left. It's like drinking breakfast sausage, which is not a bad thing...

My local Total Wine just got a few cases in. I think it's hitting stores again right now. If your interested you might want to take a look.

I've had it a few times. It's a very um interesting beer. I love to serve it to friends to see the look on their faces.

To relieve me of the 90 degrees, limited summer release blue moon agave blonde ale. Quite refreshing.

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
On my "strange stuff to try list" is their Voodoo Bacon Maple Ale.

I bought this locally a few months ago. Check around to see if there's any in your area.

It sold out around here in 2 days. I still have a couple left. It's like drinking breakfast sausage, which is not a bad thing...

My local Total Wine just got a few cases in. I think it's hitting stores again right now. If your interested you might want to take a look.

I've had it a few times. It's a very um interesting beer. I love to serve it to friends to see the look on their faces.

Actually it just hit one of my local stores as well. My wine chick has it on hold for me to come pick up the next time I'm there.

Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale

Very good. Like a darkish IPA.

Stone is another of my favorite producers.

Hey, my 4000th post isn't wine-related.

All served on draught.

* Alaskan Summer Ale
* Saint Arnold Weedwacker
* Ommegang Art of Darkness

The Alaskan is light yellow color in the glass, clear with a good head. Nose of banana, mixed yellow fruits and hops. Flavors of mixed yellow fruits and hops. Light, refreshing and cleansing. Good.

The Saint Arnold is light yellow color in the glass, cloudy throughout with a nice head. Nose of lemon peel, light florals and hops. Flavors of lemon rind, a hint of peach and hops. Good.

The Ommegang is dark brown to black color in the glass, opaque with a short head. Light nose of smoke with added notes of dark chocolate. Medium weight on the palate showing flavors of chocolate, cherries and light malt notes. Good.

You know Alaska gets all kinds of accolades but of the few beers of theirs I've tried (2, 3?), they have been pretty pedestrian. Certainly not bad.