Have any of you from DC area or Virginia had a Devil's Backbone product? If so, what do you think of the beer?
Abita Turbo Dog
Beer: Recently sampling the Bavarian Ayinger.
Goose Island Sofie Paradisi - Interesting, made with rind and juice from grapefruit. I like the regular Sofie better though.
quote:Originally posted by wineOCD:
Clown Shoes Vampire Slayer Imperial American Stout
OK, seriously, what are they smoking when they decide to name a beer?
quote:Originally posted by Rothko:quote:Originally posted by wineOCD:
Clown Shoes Vampire Slayer Imperial American Stout
OK, seriously, what are they smoking when they decide to name a beer?
dunno... but w/a company name like 'Clown Shoes';sumptin' sumptin' pretty good I'd wager.
It went well w/my 'Vampire Slayer' cheese I picked up in Philly.
The beer is made with holy water, so , I was really covered on Halloween.
- 2012 Goose Island Matilda
quote:Originally posted by Rothko:quote:Originally posted by wineOCD:
Clown Shoes Vampire Slayer Imperial American Stout
OK, seriously, what are they smoking when they decide to name a beer?
Wait...is that a question, or the name of another beer??
2013 Goose Island Sofie. It sucked, love it on draft though.
2013 Goose Island Pere Jacques tonight. I keep meaning to put some of these away for aging purposes, but I can't keep my hands off of them.
Heady Topper with the kid. So glad he offered to share considering I was the one who carted the stuff back from VT.
Creemore Collaboration Ale
Creemore UrBock
Creemore UrBock
Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout
Michelob Ultra...
Michelob Ultra...
Sprecher Root Beer with my son.
quote:Originally posted by mpls wine guy:
Sprecher Root Beer with my son.
Far and away, the best root beer on the planet.
Leinenkugel Orange Shandy - on Saturday after 5+ hours lawn mowing / leaf raking.
Dogfish Head 61 IPA - a 6% IPA infused with a syrah grape. It works nicely.
RRBC Bling Pig
Steamwhistle
Magic Hat #9 - good stuff
Bud Light Platinum. Only wanted a six pack and they didn't have Bud Light. Not bad for a light beer, better than Bud Light.
Indeed Daytripper on draft. I can have up to 6 on tap, currently the Daytripper, Odell's IPA and Lucid Foto. Looking at bringing Bells Two Hearted Ale into the fold soon.
Goose Island Lolita
Nektar Mead - actually very refreshing
Heavy Seas Loose Cannon IPA. Very well balanced IPA. Will buy more.
PH
PH
Granville Island Lions Winter Ale
Goose Island Juliet
I drank a few Devil's Backbone Vienna Lagers last night on happy hour. One of my favorite VA beers.
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Dogfish Head 61 IPA - a 6% IPA infused with a syrah grape. It works nicely.
Just picked up a 4-pack of this for tomorrow. It sounds like a funky combo, but the "Noble Rot" was pretty good.
Right now, Rogue Dead Guy Ale.
Picked up some Lagunitas Pils, looking forward to trying it.
goose island matilda- really liking this beer
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
goose island matilda- really liking this beer
It's a favorite of mine. What year are you drinking?
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
goose island matilda- really liking this beer
It's a favorite of mine. What year are you drinking?
2013
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
goose island matilda- really liking this beer
It's a favorite of mine. What year are you drinking?
Shane, I have had several of these over the last couple of years. Do you or others feel that there is variability between years? Are there good vintages and bad? I see the year on the cap, but I personally do not get the significance of it. To me, it is a little bit like asking what year a Budweiser was made. Most people drink the beer within a couple months of buying it anyway. Would you suggest that aging the bottle will make it better? After all, why else would the vintage be important.
Thanks for your thoughts.
quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
goose island matilda- really liking this beer
It's a favorite of mine. What year are you drinking?
Shane, I have had several of these over the last couple of years. Do you or others feel that there is variability between years? Are there good vintages and bad? I see the year on the cap, but I personally do not get the significance of it. To me, it is a little bit like asking what year a Budweiser was made. Most people drink the beer within a couple months of buying it anyway. Would you suggest that aging the bottle will make it better? After all, why else would the vintage be important.
Thanks for your thoughts.
it is a beer that can age... so if drinking young, there is probably little variation, but it definitely shows its individual profile after some age. happy thanksgiving to your family wine doc. like the sours from russian river, they can really shine with some age on them.
On tap at Two Brothers:
Outlaw IPA (Cask)
Sidekick IPA
Outlaw IPA (Cask)
Sidekick IPA
i was able to pick up 2 cases at $7/bottle of the matilda... will be drinking quite a bit in the short term but setting 7-8 bottles aside to age.
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
goose island matilda- really liking this beer
It's a favorite of mine. What year are you drinking?
Shane, I have had several of these over the last couple of years. Do you or others feel that there is variability between years? Are there good vintages and bad? I see the year on the cap, but I personally do not get the significance of it. To me, it is a little bit like asking what year a Budweiser was made. Most people drink the beer within a couple months of buying it anyway. Would you suggest that aging the bottle will make it better? After all, why else would the vintage be important.
Thanks for your thoughts.
it is a beer that can age... so if drinking young, there is probably little variation, but it definitely shows its individual profile after some age. happy thanksgiving to your family wine doc. like the sours from russian river, they can really shine with some age on them.
Thanks for the info TPE, I will try it one day! Great hearing from you and I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. Looks like we will be moving to California (LA) in the very near future!
quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
goose island matilda- really liking this beer
It's a favorite of mine. What year are you drinking?
Shane, I have had several of these over the last couple of years. Do you or others feel that there is variability between years? Are there good vintages and bad? I see the year on the cap, but I personally do not get the significance of it. To me, it is a little bit like asking what year a Budweiser was made. Most people drink the beer within a couple months of buying it anyway. Would you suggest that aging the bottle will make it better? After all, why else would the vintage be important.
Thanks for your thoughts.
it is a beer that can age... so if drinking young, there is probably little variation, but it definitely shows its individual profile after some age. happy thanksgiving to your family wine doc. like the sours from russian river, they can really shine with some age on them.
Thanks for the info TPE, I will try it one day! Great hearing from you and I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. Looks like we will be moving to California (LA) in the very near future!
that is wonderful! will you be in LA or Newport? Obviously can't go wrong with either... I hope we will be able to get together soon and share some more bottles. Been too long. Best wishes.