Skinsfan1311

Drink whatever you think tastes good, and don't worry about what we "beer snobs" think. Just be careful when you "drink your face off" Some people, (gasp!), don't even like beer.

I just tried a Yuengling Bock beer. I had no idea that they brewed one. The taste is hard to describe, you can tell it's a Yuengling. It's darker and seems a tad maltier. It wasn't anything to write home about, but it wasn't too bad. The Yuengling porter is much better.

I've had the amber....which ain't bad..but I'm telling you, the beer that we had on draft was as dark as diesel oil. Maybe it wasn't Dos Equis?

D+ ?? Why such a high rating? I think Corona is Spanish for "sour":ols: The best Mexican beer that I've ever had was Dos Equis Dark. We drank some on draft in Riviera Maya. What's weird, is that I did a search for Dos Equis Dark,(to post a pic), and I can't find it. In fact, according to the Dos Equis website states that they only brew 2 beers, the lager and the amber lager. It was back in '06 when we tried it and I know for a fact that it was Dos Equis. Our dive guide, (a German), suggested it at the bar, because he said it was the only decent beer in Mexico. Maybe they quit brewing it? :whoknows:

I didn't know that either, until the brewer explained it to me. He did say that the issues with cans affecting the taste of beer is a thing of the past. I guess the best way to find out is find something available in cans and bottles, that is palatable, and try a blind taste test. Yuengling maybe?

Why? As far as packaging is concerned, cans are superior to bottles. Less air in the headspace when filled, no light can penetrate it and it's cheaper to can beer, than to bottle it. The only reason more craft brewers don't can beer, is because the perception that beer is "better" in bottles and bottles look better. I learned that talking to the managing partner of a local craft brewer. That's probably the reason that Brewer's Art is putting it in cans. As far as the Resurrection goes...agreed....it's damn good.

If you're buying bombers, check out the Heavy Seas Big DIPA,(if you're into hops). They're limited edition, but they may still have some. They may also have Heavy Seas Siren Noire, which is an incredible stout...

Agreed. I've had Ruination and it is very good.

If you're going to drop that kind of $$$, and if you like hops, you might as well spend another $5.00 and get a sixer of Oaked Arrogant ****.

Try a Heavy Seas Peg Leg Stout. It's not as malty, as the Sam Adam's, but it's very enjoyable.

It was excellent. The BBQ was very good. The band was good. The beer was great! I did not care for the cask versions of Loose Cannon, (they had 2 different oak casks of it), nor did I really care for any of the cask beer. I don't mind warmer beer, but it's just too flat for me. The "mouthfeel" was similar to what you get in a nitro-poured beer. Not my cup of tea. They did have a pumpkin ale, that was aged in bourbon barrels, which was excellent. That was pleasant surprise, as don't care for pumpkin ale. I stuck to the Peg Leg Stout and Small Craft Warning. I didn't have any regular Loose Cannon, as I have a keg of it here at home.

Truthfully, it's a mixed blessing. Loose Cannon is one of my all-time favorites but 15 gallons of 7.25% beer can dangerous Lately, my house beer has been Victory Hop Devil. With the lower ABV, it's more of a session beer than the Loose Cannon. I actually ordered a keg of Hop Devil, but the distributor didn't have any, (and I didn't feel like waiting), so they hooked me up with the Loose Cannon on very short notice. At today's "Real Ale & BBQ Fest", they're going to have a couple of versions of Loose Cannon in casks. According to the brewer, they're going to have "two different versions brewed in medium toast, white oak barrels..each barrel is from a different source" It was brewed specially for the event, and I can't wait to try it!!

The Pipeline Porter is good. I've had it in bottles. I was very surprised to find it on tap in Vermont!. They were pouring at the bar at the base lodge of Mt Snow, (in VT). People must like it, because the bar only has 6 taps. I don't drink porters too often but, after a day on the slopes, it really hit the spot. It's a great beer to sit and watch skiers wipe out;) It's real good in a bottle and it's excellent on draft. I tapped a keg of this, last night: 4 1/2 hrs until we hit the "Real Ale & BBQ fest" at the brewery. 10+ casks of ale and BBQ!

You are livin' the life!

I've never had the "double dry hopped double **** 2006", but as a hop-head, I imagine that it's fantastic. You're "regular" drinking beer goes for $19.99 and $10.49 a six-pack, around here. That free beer is a kick-ass bennie! You should definitely invest in a kegerator.

Sooo...what's your favorite, so far?

I don't think anything called beer can't taste anything but horrible with an ABV that high. The alcohol would probably overwhelm everything. How cool is it working for Stone? Do they hook employees up with discounts? A buddy of mine works for a local Baltimore brewer, (Heavy Seas...formerly Clipper City), and they give employees either 4 cases or a keg of beer each month. Arrogant **** is good stuff. I even broke down and dropped $19.00 for 6-pack of the Oaked version,(which was excellent but, at that price, won't be doing that too often!). I wish Stone beers were more reasonable here. There must not be a big market for it around here, as it's cheaper in grocery stores in Cali, than it is at liquor stores in MD. So...when do we get the hookup for some cool Stone swag??

I have some vintage dated Barley Wine Style Ales that I've been hoarding, and drinking from time to time. Heavy Seas Below Decks. I've got a few bottles from '06, '07 & '08. I missed out on this past winters release. Anyway, we have a tulip-shaped glass that I drink those out of.

Pint glass, mostly.

The liquor stores that I go to would take 'em back. They'll just give them back to the distributors who, in turn, should tell the brewery. If bad beer is getting out, or if beer is not being handled properly, the brewery definitely wants to know. I got a couple of funky bottles of "9", brewed by Magic Hat, in a sampler pack. There was syrupy, splotchy stuff under the crown and neck of the bottles. I tried one, and it was indeed, funky. The rest of the beers were fine. Since they were part of a sampler, (and I was lazy), I did not exchange the 12-pack. I did e-mail the brewery and told them where, and when, I bought it. I described the issues, and I saved a bottle, and offered to mail it to them. I got an immediate response. They were apologetic, and very grateful. They also sent me some cool SWAG. Good call. If the retailer refused to take them back, then I would find somewhere else to buy my beer. Don't forget, that the Heavy Seas Real Ale & BBQ fest is in 2 weeks. The event is almost sold out. Me and a few buddies will be there. If any of my fellow beer geeks are going, please shoot me a PM. I know it's short notice, but those of you who can make it should have a great time. Basically, the party is held inside of the brewery, which is an old warehouse. In addition to their regular beers, they'll have casks of ale and plenty of BBQ, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, fixin's, etc. Of course, it's all you care to eat and drink and there will be live music. The tickets with the "amusement tax" come $53.90 each. I believe that they offer DD tickets for $39.90 inclusive of the fee. Here's the link to the tickets. http://www.mooreastore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=179 Here's a link to the brewery event page and, I believe, that you can purchase tickets on this site too. http://www.hsbeer.com/heavy-seas-real-ale-bbq-fest-0 I hope to see some of you there!

I just bought my ticket for the Real Ale & BBQ fest, which is on 3-27 from 12-4. I know it's short notice, but those of you who can make it should have a great time. Basically, the party is held inside of the brewery, which is an old warehouse. In addition to their regular beers, they'll have casks of ale and plenty of BBQ, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, fixin's, etc. Of course, it's all you care to eat and drink and there will be live music. The tickets with the "convenience fee" come $53.90 each. I believe that they offer DD tickets for $39.90 inclusive of the fee. Here's the link to the tickets. http://www.mooreastore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=179 Here's a link to the brewery event page and, I believe, that you can purchase tickets on this site too. http://www.hsbeer.com/heavy-seas-real-ale-bbq-fest-0 BTW....we're leaving the wives home for this one. :paranoid: :beerglass If you go, please make arrangements for a DD, or a taxi ride home. While they do have lighter offerings, the "Heavy Seas" line of beers are all in the 7% - 10% ABV range. If any of you are going, please shoot me a PM. Hope to see some of you there!

Just look for the "Heavy Seas" labels.

I posted a thread about touring a local brewery. http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?p=7359192#post7359192 If we can drum up enough interest, I'll look into getting a private tour.

I was in VT a couple of weeks ago, and they had the Long Hammer IPA on draft at the hotel bar and the bar at the ski resort, (Mt. Snow), and it is excellent on tap.

Please post and let us know what you think of the Bigfoot. I've never had it. I've only ever tried one Barley Wine style ale. Clipper City Heavy Seas Below Decks. I'm a hop-head and this stuff has strong malt flavors. Honestly, I can only drink them once in a while. It has an ABV of 10% and is definitely a winter beer. It's a seasonal beer with a very limited release. It ages very well. It's actually amazing how the flavors evolve over time. I have a couple of bottles of 2006, a couple of bottles from 2008 and a couple of 4-packs from 2007.