Walking Deadman Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 ****es Brew from Dogfishead. If you can find it try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I've said it once, and i'll say it again, Firestone Walker makes some excellent beers, their Union Jack is always a nice treat, just cracked a Double Jack Double IPA 22 and it's EXCELLENT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I've said it once, and i'll say it again, Firestone Walker makes some excellent beers, their Union Jack is always a nice treat, just cracked a Double Jack Double IPA 22 and it's EXCELLENT!! Went hunting for these today, only their porter was in stock, so I passed on trying my first Firestone Walker. The DuClaw Colossus was back in stock (highest ABV of all American beers, 21%). $40 for a 1.6 pint bomber. Don't think I'll ever get that stuff Just threw together a 4 pack: Boulevard Sixth Glass Quadrupel Urthel Hop-It Flying Dog Secret Stash Flying Dog The Fear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) hey guys, how much is a 6 pack of "The Fear" running at total wine? Edited October 17, 2012 by Skinz4Life12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Went hunting for these today, only their porter was in stock, so I passed on trying my first Firestone Walker.The DuClaw Colossus was back in stock (highest ABV of all American beers, 21%). $40 for a 1.6 pint bomber. Don't think I'll ever get that stuff Just threw together a 4 pack: Boulevard Sixth Glass Quadrupel Urthel Hop-It Flying Dog Secret Stash Flying Dog The Fear Had a Boulevard Dark Truth Stout the other day, it was really good, very smokey, I can see it being really good with some BBQ. Is Flying Dog Secret Sash the 0 IBU IPA? What do they mean by that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Had a Boulevard Dark Truth Stout the other day, it was really good, very smokey, I can see it being really good with some BBQ.Is Flying Dog Secret Sash the 0 IBU IPA? What do they mean by that? Nah, I don't know what you're talking about. What 0 IBUs would mean is that the beer is completely devoid of hops. I don't like saying "bitterness", because bitterness could come from another flavor. I've had stouts that are 50 IBUs and malty as all hell. I've also had beers that are 30 IBUs and come off as bitter because of the lack of malt. Anywho, I wonder what beer you're talking about. Edited October 17, 2012 by d0ublestr0ker0ll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 It's called Flying Dog International Arms Race, which is supposedly a 0 IBU IPA..... I saw it yesterday, why would I want an IPA without the hop bitterness? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I'm finally drinking a Stone Ruination IPA for the first time. Mmmm mmmmm mmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 It's called Flying Dog International Arms Race, which is supposedly a 0 IBU IPA..... I saw it yesterday, why would I want an IPA without the hop bitterness? :doh: Researched it, and its actually a spice/herb/veggie beer. I'd venture to guess it tastes like a saison, if they are substituting hops for spices. 0 IBU IPA sounds like a marketing ploy. "Coming soon to Flying Dog, 105 IBU stout with NO MALT". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Reviewing this 4 pack, and this is the one you guys wanna see: Flying Dog The Fear Flavor is heavy and unique: Pumpkin pie spices dominate this beer for sure. However, dark fruits, chocolate, caramel, roasted malt and even tobacco are all vying for the heaviest flavor. If you focus on any of those flavors you'll easily taste them. This tastes like one of my aged beers to be honest. So happy I decided to keep one of these from 2011. Thick beer, heavy, but easy to down. Warmth from alcohol is extremely forward on the finish. That is the only thing that is preventing me from facing this beer off with the Schlafly and Pumking. This beer seems like its 15% alchol on the aftertaste Other than that, The Fear is pretty delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Flying Dog Wildemans Farmhouse IPA...spicy brew, with a little bit of banana, I really like Delirium Tremens, this is kind og light like that with more of a hop kick and spices. I'm not sure why they brewed a second Belgian IPA, this one doesn't touch The Raging Hooohaah. (btw it still has that indescribable "bandaid" taste that some on here didn't like) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 While we're talking about Flying Dog, their "Secret Stash" was extremely lame. The Fear clearly won best beer last night. Urthel Hop-It is cool but way overpriced, sheesh. Boulevard Sixth Glass reminded me of bourbon. Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Had 2 more different pumpkin beers last night: Harpoon Pumpkin UFO and Shipyard Pumpkin Ale. The Harpoon was pretty good had a nice pumpkin spice flavor. Wasn't impressed with the Shipyard at all, couldn't taste much of the pumpkin in it. ---------- Post added October-19th-2012 at 08:22 AM ---------- Also, anyone going to this? http://www.hsbeer.com/events/fiery-food-fest/ Bought my tickets yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I love how early this thread gets bumped every single day. You guys are no joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I love how early this thread gets bumped every single day. You guys are no joke lol and we don't even live in the USVI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBnotBlades Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) I thought I'd share some reviews for some of my favorite local brews, specifically a few from Hill Farmstead. I just so happen to think their the best brewery in the country right now. And yes, I fully understand the weight behind that comment. First up: Hill Farmsteads Society & Solitude #5 in my lucky Cal Ripkin Jr. glass. (The O's were still in it when I had this beer.) The one sentence description of this beer at the brewery was "Think grapefruit...", and that was very apparent from the first smell. Very fragrant, citrusy, and clean. Almost no malty taste or bitter after taste. Lightly carbonated and pretty dry in the finish. Virtually no taste of alcohol despite being 7.8%. Very drinkable. I still like their Abner a bit more, but this is up there with my favorite DIPAs. I think it's my favorite of the Society & Solitude series so far. And from this past weekend: Hill Farmstead Arthur I'm a big fan of Saisons, but I'll be the first to admit that I don't have an expert's palette for them. The Hill Farmstead Ann is often called the best Saison in the world, but I'd still never had the chance to try it, so I'm giving one of their other Saisons a shot. I brought this down to VA this past weekend to share with my girlfriend (lives in Fairfax). After pouring the beer and a funky tart and sweet aroma with a good fluffy head, as you can see it's hazy and bright yellow in appearance. The taste is quite citrusy with a lot of immediate spice, maybe peppery? I think I prefer the Saison Dupont over this one, its a bit more subtle on the tongue, but hey, I'm no expert. :cheers: Edited October 19, 2012 by HBnotBlades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I love how early this thread gets bumped every single day. You guys are no joke lol and we don't even live in the USVI! ---------- Post added October-19th-2012 at 12:09 PM ---------- gonna get some of The Fear today! Gonna be buzzing off two of those bad boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 13.99 for a 6 pack of The Fear. Good deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 13.99 for a 6 pack of The Fear. Good deal? That's what it is here as well. I say that's just about right. It matches the quality of their Double Dog and Gonzo. Today I got the New Belgium Red Hoptober again to see if I like it more or less than The Fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 That's what it is here as well. I say that's just about right. It matches the quality of their Double Dog and Gonzo.Today I got the New Belgium Red Hoptober again to see if I like it more or less than The Fear. give us a review on that bad boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Tried the Great Divide Hercules tonight, had the Southern Tier Oak Aged Unearthly last weekend, this is a tough call, but i'm going opposite of Double and saying the un-earthly is slightly better because of the oak aged deliciousness. Both are very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Tried the Great Divide Hercules tonight, had the Southern Tier Oak Aged Unearthly last weekend, this is a tough call, but i'm going opposite of Double and saying the un-earthly is slightly better because of the oak aged deliciousness. Both are very good. I said the Un*earthly was better too. Had the regular though, not oak aged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I said the Un*earthly was better too. Had the regular though, not oak aged. Word, oak aged is really silly I didn't want it to end. Thought the Hercules was excellent with a nice KICK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Word, oak aged is really silly I didn't want it to end. Thought the Hercules was excellent with a nice KICK. Damn, I love when a great beer is aged in barrels. All great beers should have a spinoff aged in complimentary barrels. If I see that oaked Un*earthly, there won't be any hesitation. Just like when I saw the regular stuff, snatched it. It's an automatic. give us a review on that bad boy On it! New Belgium Red Hoptober I must say, it really depends on the temperature of this beer when it comes to what you taste. When it's on the colder side, grassy hops are the theme, malt is chocolatey but sutble. When you exhale through your nose the chocolate is more apparent. When it's warmed up, the malt becomes the overwhelming theme, which is great, you even start to taste a lot of caramel. Drink this beer at close to room temperature. Body is light, silky, fairly dry. After going through the big-bad Fall beers, this just isn't among the elite. I do enjoy the chocolate malt in a hoppy beer though, it's good when it's on the warmer side. Absolutely aging one of these bad boys for a couple years hoping that the strength of the chocolate/caramel flavor quadruples. Edited October 22, 2012 by d0ublestr0ker0ll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardpena69 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Time to troll. Budweiser is the best beer Eva!!!!!!! Everything else is crap (Shiner bock is really good dark lager.) Edited October 20, 2012 by Edwardpena69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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