d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I make sure to get the Palo Santo for when it snows out. Awesome warming sensation. Don't even think the World Wide has that much of a warming effect. 4 packs of Burton Baton are the same price ($15), sheesh! Good beer but wow, not THAT good. Will take the Palo Santo every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 You might not want to drink 'em yet, but I suggest picking pumpkin beer up as soon as you can, even just to store it cause once it is gone you will always regret not having picked up more to last you longer into the year. Shipyard's Smashed Pumpkin is out here already so I picked one of those up, it is probably a top 3 pumpkin beer I have ever had. Also picked up this guy, first time I ever saw it. It was decent, pretty mildly flavored for a pumpkin beer though. I only saw it in an 12 pack or singles, so I picked up a couple singles at $1.50 a piece. It is pretty easy to drink due to the mild flavor. This brewery makes Fat Tire, probably what they are most known for. Picked up some other usual stuff, but my PRIZED PIECE of the haul? Black Butte Porter is one of my favorite Porters, so I had to jump on the chance to get on of their anniversary editions. It is pretty steep at $12.99, something I don't spend on a single beer often, or lightly, but this is definitely one of those "get it now or you will never see it around again" type things. A local bar here has last year's XXIV on tap, they have been aging it for a year, so I hope to try and get out there and try some before it is gone. Deschutues is quickly becoming a "can't-miss" brewery for me, and since it is in Oregon, we are lucky enough to get most of their standard and special releases down here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I almost picked up the New Belgium Pumpkick yesterday, but opted for DFH Raison D Etre. Glad I did, because reviews I read generally call it a run of the mill pumpkin beer. And that's cool if you like the spectrum of pumpkin beers, I just can't get in to them after having the heavy stuff. Heavy pumpkin beer is some of the tastiest stuff on planet Earth. I will be seeking out the Shipyard Pumpkin beer, good lookin' out NoCal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Ok....after reading the reviews I am actively seeking the Stone Imp Espresso Stout. I need to find a way to locate this brew. I checked Stone's cite and it doesn't list distribution areas or stores. Need some help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 The Stone Espresso RIS might be gone for the year, unless you can find a local shop where they just happen to have some inventory left. It was a special limited release version of the regular RIS, but with all the great feedback I am sure they will do another batch of it for 2014 and when they do I will definitely be picking up more than a couple bottles so I can have some to store for awhile. d0ublestr0ker0ll, make sure you get Shipyard's SMASHED PUMPKIN. They also do another one called Pumpkin Head which comes in six packs, but it is lighter and just ok. Smashed Pumpkin is the really great one, $7.99 (about) for the 22 oz. bottle depending on where you get it. A lot of times people get them confused because the names are familiar You want the one on the left. The one on the right isn't awful or anything, but if you like the full body taste and a heavier flavor, Smashed Pumpkin is worth the extra money. I usually buy Smashed Pumpkin to drink, and Pumpkin Head to do Pumpkin Pie bombers which is dropping a shot of whipped cream vodka into pumpkin beer (also done wiht cheaper pumpkin beer like shock top pumpkin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) It's too early for pumpkin beers for me. I need to wait until at least mid-September. Pumpkin beers and football go together. Not pumpkin beer and baseball. Edited August 12, 2013 by MattFancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I've done a lot of beer drinking this summer and brewery visiting. Some of my favorites of the summer: Sam's Porch Rocker- great session beer, perfect when I want something light Port City Porter- Probably my favorite porter right now. Great flavor (PS this is a GREAT brewery to visit if you haven't gone) Sea Dog Hazelnut Porter- was in Maine last week and visited the brewery, tried this and really enjoyed it Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar- probably my favorite beer, maybe tied with Alesmith (San Diego) Nautical Nut Brown. Obviously I like heavier, maltier beers. Especially with a nutty flavor. If you have one to recommend, I'm all ears Also, if anyone is on Untappd, you can find me under "zapato" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I love Sam's Porch Rocker. To me, I think it's the perfect summer beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) I love Sam's Porch Rocker. To me, I think it's the perfect summer beer. I haven't been able to find 6-packs lately, and it makes me sad. I have only found them recently at Wegman's. I usually pick that up and their Blackberry Wit if I'm in a summery, fruity mood. Edited August 13, 2013 by MissU28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I love Sam's Porch Rocker. To me, I think it's the perfect summer beer. I haven't been able to find 6-packs lately, and it makes me sad. I have only found them recently at Wegman's. I usually pick that up and their Blackberry Wit if I'm in a summery, fruity mood. I think it's done now. I've been seeing all the Sam's fall beers out now. Which is sad because I really like Porch Rocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Well I'm still enjoying the Summer,but just doing so having 1or 5 of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_friend_goo Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hi Folks, Wanted some advice as I am coming over to watch the Bears game in October. As it's a short visit (Thursday-Monday), I should have plenty of room in my suitcase for stashing some craft beer to take back home. I'll be staying at Rosslyn Bridge in Arlington and wondered what I'd likely be able to find in the area, both in terms of where to buy and which breweries are likely to be stocked. In terms of US beers, I'm well familiar with Brooklyn & Sam Adams lagers, Goose Island's Honkers, IPA and 312 wheat, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Porter, Anchor Steam and Porter. I can quite easily get hold of these in the UK, so these aren't what I'm looking for. I appreciate Stone's Arrogant **** and Ruination, but Sierra Nevada's Torpedo took me the whole of the second half of a superbowl to get through and I didn't care much for it (which is a bad sign, as I'll drink almost anything once I've had a few). In general, I do like my beer how I like my women - dark and with a bit of body, but like most styles and drink according to circumstance, so I'd prefer to try a wider variety, including some of the seasonals (will Oktoberfests and pumpkins still be widely available in October?) Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Okay, TODAY'S weather definitely has a touch of Fall. Little breeze, chilly, beautiful sky. Flying Dog Dogtoberfest in the fridge gentlemen. Are you ready for some football!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hi Folks, Wanted some advice as I am coming over to watch the Bears game in October. As it's a short visit (Thursday-Monday), I should have plenty of room in my suitcase for stashing some craft beer to take back home. I'll be staying at Rosslyn Bridge in Arlington and wondered what I'd likely be able to find in the area, both in terms of where to buy and which breweries are likely to be stocked. In terms of US beers, I'm well familiar with Brooklyn & Sam Adams lagers, Goose Island's Honkers, IPA and 312 wheat, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Porter, Anchor Steam and Porter. I can quite easily get hold of these in the UK, so these aren't what I'm looking for. I appreciate Stone's Arrogant **** and Ruination, but Sierra Nevada's Torpedo took me the whole of the second half of a superbowl to get through and I didn't care much for it (which is a bad sign, as I'll drink almost anything once I've had a few). In general, I do like my beer how I like my women - dark and with a bit of body, but like most styles and drink according to circumstance, so I'd prefer to try a wider variety, including some of the seasonals (will Oktoberfests and pumpkins still be widely available in October?) Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Heavy Seas is a great (fairly) local brewery. They're located just south of Baltimore, MD, so about an hour away from DC. Pretty much anything by them is worth a try, and they have offerings that run the gamut of styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hi Folks, Wanted some advice as I am coming over to watch the Bears game in October. As it's a short visit (Thursday-Monday), I should have plenty of room in my suitcase for stashing some craft beer to take back home. I'll be staying at Rosslyn Bridge in Arlington and wondered what I'd likely be able to find in the area, both in terms of where to buy and which breweries are likely to be stocked. In terms of US beers, I'm well familiar with Brooklyn & Sam Adams lagers, Goose Island's Honkers, IPA and 312 wheat, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Porter, Anchor Steam and Porter. I can quite easily get hold of these in the UK, so these aren't what I'm looking for. I appreciate Stone's Arrogant **** and Ruination, but Sierra Nevada's Torpedo took me the whole of the second half of a superbowl to get through and I didn't care much for it (which is a bad sign, as I'll drink almost anything once I've had a few). In general, I do like my beer how I like my women - dark and with a bit of body, but like most styles and drink according to circumstance, so I'd prefer to try a wider variety, including some of the seasonals (will Oktoberfests and pumpkins still be widely available in October?) Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. If you can get Deschutes on the east coast (Brewery out of Oregon) I highly recommend their Black Butte Porter. Full bodied porter with all the right hints and aromas. If you are able to splurge and pick up a bottle to save for a special occasion the XXV special release is in stores now. (I posted a pic of it in this thread) Some bars buy a keg and save it a year (A place around here is now pouring last year's XXIV). It is about $12.99 for the 1 pint 6oz bottle but not sure if it would be priced higher due to longer shipping all the way out in the east coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Port City Brewing Co. is in Arlington, their Porter is one of the best Porters in the region. Capitol City Brewing Co. is in Arlington also. They have a couple good Barleywines and a good Wee Heavy. Edited August 15, 2013 by d0ublestr0ker0ll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan since a Fetus Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Well I'm still enjoying the Summer,but just doing so having 1or 5 of these. I am hit and miss on the Octoberfest. Sometimes they are really good and sometimes they are o.k. But, I had a couple pints the other day at a local pizza place, it was on tap, and it was the best it's ever tasted. Made me think, hmmm, this could be my favorite beer. I will pick up some this weekend at the store and probably be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale on tap......served in the official brandy snifter. Honestly, do yourself a favor with this one. BTW, for those who know about the Stone's Russian Imperial Espresso Stout, I found a Stone's Russian Imperial Stout but it doesn't say anything about espresso the bottle is 2012 I'm wondering if is just a labling thing or if this is a different beer. *edit* Just saw NoCalMike's post thank you. */edit* 2nd from the right. Edited August 21, 2013 by AsburySkinsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southtown Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) AshburySkinsFan, there could still be some Espresso out there. I took NoCalMike's advice last night and it worked! I'm usually loyal to Total Wine because its huge and they have so much inventory...but I did a Yelp search for liquor stores and found a small one that was reviewed as having "a small but impressive craft beer section." Got the last two on the shelf: (Mega Liquors on University/Sawgrass in Coral Springs, FL if anyone in the area is reading. They had other Cigar City inventory too that Total is sold out of) Edited August 18, 2013 by Southtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Southtown, awesome that you were able to track some of the Espresso IRS down! Hope you enjoy it, lemme know! Stone's IRS and Espresso IRS are two different brews. The standard IRS is just that, and the Espresso version is the IRS but brewed with coffee beans. The standard IRS is very solid, you still can't go wrong with it, IMO (nor will you go wrong with Stone's Smoked Porter, either), however IMO, the Espresso IRS is just on another level. Ashbury, the bottle all the way to the left of that pic you posted is Wil Wheaton's Woot Stout. If it is still there, pick up a bottle. It is very good, and once the first shipment out here sold out I haven't seen any since, so maybe pick up 2 bottles if possible, drink one, age the other, perhaps? Edited August 19, 2013 by NoCalMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 yesterday, I had a 'brew free or die IPA' http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/735/20781 and a lagunitas sumpin sumpin ale http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/220/49789 i'm really a little too picky with my taste in beer (loving loads of hops and little else....its a curse.), but both of these beers were really good. too many ales and IPAs have some hop flavor with nothing behind it. both of these had the body and pleasant aftertaste to back it up. good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southtown Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) This IPA is fantastic. I had seen Head Hunter on a few top 10 IPA lists but never bothered picking it up. I've only seen it on rozis.com and with shipping it just didn't make sense to order. Anyways, saw it at Total Wine this weekend. Appears they now have limited distribution in Florida. Will definitely put it in the rotation if I can keep getting it. While it doesn't taste exactly the same...I put the first sip right up there with the feeling I get when I sip a Maharaja or a Lagunitas Sucks. You know right away you've got a good one. http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/19544/50564 Edited August 25, 2013 by Southtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 i saw a six pack of Little Sumpin Wild in the store on Friday. Went back to get it on Monday and it was all sold out. Can't find it anywhere now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Little Sumpin is a great IPA, I usually take a 6er with me anytime I go to the River. Very refreshing IPA when you are outside on a hot day. Lagunitas is a pretty good brewery overall, too. I realy like their Hop Stoopid brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 So if you have any friends/relatives/enemies that had to give up beer because of gluten issues..I would definitely recommend "GFB" that Trader Joe's just came out with. It actually tastes like beer (shocking!)..which isn't something a lot of the sorghum based beers can say truthfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now