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Actually, for a lighter beer, Peroni ain't half-bad. I lived in Naples for four years and I agree, that most Italian beers aren't so good, (Nasty Azzuro and Birra Moretti come to mind), but I think Peroni is a refreshing summer beer. It's more refreshing than Beck's or Lowenbrau. It's damn good on draft. The only reason I seldom drink it now is because it's priced like a premium beer. I ain't paying $9.00 a six-pack for beer that we used to buy for $0.75 a liter....

Nothing wrong with that. You'd be surprised how much of a difference 9 rows closer to the action will make. You should also be aware that the cost of your tickets will go up. I think that the will be around $100.00 (?) for the season. The higher price is for rows 1-15, (I think) The cost breakdown has definitely changed over the years. I saved my ticket stub from Darrell Green's last game against Dallas in 2003. Section 410 row 23. The cost states "$44.00 (Inc Tax)" I'm comparing it to a stub from from last season. Section 431 row 2. The cost states "$79.00 (PLUS TAX)

Ohhhhh! Got it. I don't care for Belgians....I've tried quite a few, and I just don't like them. I find that I'd prefer more carbonation in the Peg Leg....but I'm not a big fan of stouts and don't know too much about 'em. It's funny that you mention the Samuel Smith's Oatmeal stout. That's my favorite stout. I really only ever buy Samuel Smith's or Peg Leg. As far as Heavy Seas beers, the Loose Cannon is my favorite. That being said, I no longer keep it in the rotation in the kegerator. The high ABV is the kicker. Victory Hop Devil has a permanent home in the kegerator. It's a fantastic beer and with a lower ABV, so you can drink more of it!! This thread always makes me draw a pint!!!!

Just out of curiosity, "The lively carbonation killed it for me" when you drank the Peg Leg, but the "carbonation is high as expected" didn't kill it for the Trois Pistoles ? Do you think that is because you didn't expect it from the Peg Leg, or maybe it's the difference in styles? The reason that I ask is that I never thought Peg Leg had lively carbonation,(well...I suppose when compared to Guiness stout it does).

Drinking a Heavy Seas Dubbel Cannon as I type this. It's described as a "Belgian IPA" It's a variation of Heavy Seas Loose Cannon, with a spicy Belgian twist. It's kind of hard to describe the flavor, but it's damn good!!

I bit the bullet, again, and renewed.

Agreed. Though not keg-worthy, (only because it's not a "session beer"), the Nugget Nectar is definitely a hop-lovers brew

As I type this, I'm drinking a Heavy Seas Below Decks. It's a Barley Wine style ale. It's one of 3 bottles that I have left from the 2007 bottling. Even though I'm a certified hop-head, I have to admit, the heavy malt character is perfect for cold winter night. This stuff has evolved beautifully. The difference in the flavor profiles from when it was initially bottled in '07, and now, is un-friggin-believable. It's malty and delicious. The ABV is 10% and it's so smooth, you can't even tell....

I can't wait to try it....hoping to hit the brewery next Saturday. I tell you what, the Black Cannon is growing on me. The more I drink it, the more I like it. Yesterday, I bought a six-pack of Magic Hat "DEMO I.P.A." It's a black IPA that is supposed to be real hopped up. I was hoping it would be a style similiar to the Cannon, (which wouldn't hurt my feelings cuz it costs $2.00 less), but it was not nearly as good. Don't get me wrong, it's damn good, but it does not satisfy my inner hop-head. It tastes more like a porter, pumped up with hops. I'm looking forward to the AARSH.... ---------- Post added February-13th-2011 at 09:55 AM ---------- I love this stuff...it's my favorite canned beer. The bitterness is off the hook. Oskar Blues is the king of canned beer. If you like malt, you would probably like their Scottish ale, (Old Chub), which is very, very good. I don't care for malty brews, but even I like this one. They have an excellent pilsner too, (Mama's Little Yella Pils). I usually pick up a sixer, or two, of that in the summer. I'd like to try their Imperial Stout, (Ten FIDY), but it's just so damn expensive. You should note that Oskar Blues dates their beer on the bottom of their cans. Definitely check the date on the can before buying. I wish more craft brewers would can their beer, it's superior packaging to bottling, (no light damage or a chance of air being introduced when filled), and it's cheaper to boot.

That's pretty cool. The only downside that I can see is that foamy beers will still be poured, unless the venue has the ability to serve the beer at the correct temps and to keep the draft system balanced. There are several reasons why beer foams, but serving temps and balanced draft systems are the biggest culprits. In a nutshell....If the beer isn't the right temperature, (CO2 comes out of solution when the liquid temp exceeds 38 degrees..i.e. foam), and/or the draft system isn't balanced, (i.e. assuming a liquid temp of 38 degrees...the CO2 level of the beer and the pressure applied from the CO2 to the keg must be correct to maintain the proper carbonation levels in the beer...when that happens, the system is balanced)., then you'll still get wasted beer due to the foam.

I echo that sentiment....how is the "Thank You Very Much!" ? Went to the Heavy Seas Brewery yesterday, (thanks for the hookup, Rince!), so I could try some of the "Black Cannon" and determine if it's keg-worthy. They were serving on draft and it's very, very good. Rince suggested that I cut it with some regular Loose Cannon and all I can say is "WOW!" Unbelievable! I picked up a 6-pack of it and drank a few last night. While the Black Cannon is excellent, I don't think that I want an entire keg of it, so I'll probably tap a keg of Loose Cannon instead and just buy the Black Cannon by the 6-pack...

That's exactly what happened to me back in '06. I'm not a fan of the style and I tried a sample of it at the brewery and did not like it at all. I said as much to the brewerys founder, and managing partner, (Hugh Sisson). He suggested that I do exactly as I suggested to you in my earlier post, (#1557). I was skeptical, but did it anyway. I could not believe how much it changed, (evolved?), and for the better. I know that's supposed to work with wine, but that was my first experience with cellaring beer and seeing the results first-hand. My only regret was not buying more. I've since learned and stock up every year, no matter what it tastes like when it's released. I wish that it was still bottled in 4-packs.

Lay down a few bottles for a year, or so, and see how nicely they evolve. Just out of curiosity, what year did you sample? I don't ever recall having a Below Decks that was lively carbonated, except when I cracked open a new bottle of the '09. I didn't care for the '06, '07 or '08 when right after they were bottled, but I loved 'em after laying them down for a couple of years. I just tried the 2010 at the brewery a couple of weeks agon. It is way too sweet for me. I'm going to pick up a couple of bombers, and just sit on them.

Below Decks ages very, very, very well.....I've got bottles going back to '07.....the '06 was the best, but I finished the last of those earlier this year. Do yourself a favor. Buy a few of bottles of Below Decks. Open one now, and try it. Crack open another one in 6 - 9 months. The difference is amazing. Then...crack one open after a year or longer....un-friggin' believable. And this is coming from someone who isn't a big fan of barleywines. The other night, I went out on the back porch, sat in the hot tub, had a couple of bottles of the '07 and enjoyed them with a Macanudo Cru Royale. Doesn't get much better than that! h...and I probably don't need to tell you this, but, in deference to the beer I feel I must; Below Decks is best served at around 50-55 degrees. At that temperature, you will get all the flavor profiles. Try to get your hands on some of the 12 oz bottles if you can.

Same here. I love Loose Cannon, so I can't wait to get a few bombers of this stuff. I hope it's better than "The Big DIPA", which, truthfully, I wasn't too crazy about. It could be that the bottle that I got was stored in the heat, or something. So far, my favorites from the Mutiny Fleet of beers have been the "Prosit" , "Yule Tide" and the "Siren Noire" I guess you can count the "Below Decks", but I the stuff that I have is in 12 oz bottles from 2007 & 2008. Now it's only available in Bombers. I tried some of the 2010 right before Thanksgiving, but it was too sweet and malty for me. It'll probably be very good after it ages for a couple of years.

Rince isn't on-line, but I can answer your question. Yes, that's his company. Met up with Rince a couple of times at the brewery and he's a cool dude.

I'm drinking one as I type this. It's hoppy and delicious!

I think that the brewery charges about $8.00 per six-pack. Rince would know better, as he works there. In any case, that's a damn good price and the Loose Cannon and the Peg Leg are damn good beers!!

Wow....it looks like he's selling Heavy Seas for less than what they charge at the brewery after tours. I'm guessing that the only Heavy Seas beers for $7.99 are the Gold Ale or Pale Ale. I can't imagine him selling a six pack of Loose Cannon, or Peg Leg for $7.99. If so, next time I'm within 10 miles of Hagerstown, I'm stopping in and stocking up!!!

It makes the beer come out of the bottle faster. It's a gimmick by Miller Lite(?) that might help them sell beer.

Guilty as charged:ols: Unfiltered Loose Cannon? Betcha that is seriously good!

With all due apologies to Rince, ....I picked up a keg of Victory Hop Devil yesterday, stuck it in the kegerator to get acclimated, and will be tapping that bad-boy today after playing some golf. :point2sky If any of you hop-heads haven't tried it yet, get your hands on a six-pack and give it a try.

Looking forward to all of 'em! I have a couple 4-packs of Below Decks left. One 2007 & one 2009. I finished my last '06 a few months ago. Ask around the brewery...the '06 was the stuff of legends... And that's what's important. As long as you like it. I piggy-backed this on Rincewind's post, because if you like malty brews, you will absolutely love the Heavy Seas Below Decks. Check with your beer store, and see if they have any of the '09 on hand. The stuff ages like a dream. I'm not big on the malty brews, but this is a barleywine style that just blows me away. It's indescribably delicious.

I was very disappointed in this beer. I expected something totally different. Hops maybe? I share that opinion and the "beer batter" thing sounds like something I would do with a beer that I don't care for. Maybe it's the variety of hops, or I had an old six-pack, or I may just have an unsophisticated palate. The hops were underwhelming. They should've named this stuff "Malt Hog"

I just finished one and I'm glad that I didn't buy a 12-pack. It's okay,(ands probably better when it's 45-50 degrees outside and we're sitting in the hottub), but I doubt I'll ever buy this stuff again.