The Beer Thread

[China]

Nine beers many Americans no longer drink

[nemocystem]

Don't do light anything. Here's my short-list:

Lager - Heineken

Heffeweisen - Paulaner, Franziskaner

Stout - Guinness, Murphy's

Amber Ale - Smithwick's

IPA - Sculpin/Ballast Point, Pliny the Elder/Red River Brewing Co.

Specialty/Seasonal - Anchor Steam Christmas

I prefer draught if possible, bottle if necessary, generally avoid cans...even if it means going without.

Heineken Extra Cold Draught & Pliny the Elder are my 2 absolute favorites though.

[GoSkins561]

Don't do light anything. Here's my short-list:

 Pliny the Elder/Red River Brewing Co.

Heineken Extra Cold Draught & Pliny the Elder are my 2 absolute favorites though.

 

So where do you live ?  And how often do you get your hands on Pliny the Elder?

[NoCalMike]

Anyone ever tried this?

 

 

 

I have one about ready to crack open.  If not, have you had any mint chocolate stouts from other breweries?

[HBnotBlades]

So where do you live ?  And how often do you get your hands on Pliny the Elder?

 

I don't know about him, but you can usually get Pliney and a few other Russian River beers at Monk's Cafe in Philly.  GREAT beer bar.

[TheGoodBits]

Philadelphia area is the only place on the East Coast they distribute Russian River. I've checked. :-/

[HBnotBlades]

Philadelphia area is the only place on the East Coast they distribute Russian River. I've checked. :-/

 

We have in up here in Vermont occasionally, but it's not part of regular distribution.  Just specialty beer nights at certain bars.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

I'm addicted to the Dominion Morning Glory. Only stout at my local store that beats it is the Sam Adams Imperial. Morning Glory > Port City Porter > Flying Dog Gonzo > Heavy Seas Peg Leg.

[dfitzo53]

Interesting, I haven't had Morning Glory.  I've liked everything I've had by Dominion though, so I'll have to give it a try if I can find it.

 

Do you like Peg Leg?  In other words, does Peg Leg being at the bottom of that list mean that Peg Leg is bad, or just that it's not as good as those other stouts?

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Interesting, I haven't had Morning Glory. I've liked everything I've had by Dominion though, so I'll have to give it a try if I can find it.

Do you like Peg Leg? In other words, does Peg Leg being at the bottom of that list mean that Peg Leg is bad, or just that it's not as good as those other stouts?

Peg Leg is okay, but that's about it. Aged one for two years and it turned out to be a lot better. Do not see myself getting it for a long time though, it's a boring flavor. Body is pretty light, as well. Edited December 10, 2013 by d0ublestr0ker0ll

[GoSkins561]

I don't know about him, but you can usually get Pliney and a few other Russian River beers at Monk's Cafe in Philly. GREAT beer bar.

Mmm Monks Cafe Flemish Sour, has anyone tried it?

[HBnotBlades]

Mmm Monks Cafe Flemish Sour, has anyone tried it?

 

I like it. It's a good, but not great, sour.  I usually prefer more of a sourness in a beer like that, but hey, different strokes. We even get it in our local grocery store which is awesome.  

 

Speaking of sours, I had an amazing one the other night in Hill Farmstead's Phenomenology of Spirit.  Dark and roast with a fruity cherry aroma and significant tartness.  Incredibly good.

 

Edited December 11, 2013 by HBnotBlades

[GoSkins561]

I like it. It's a good, but not great, sour.  I usually prefer more of a sourness in a beer like that, but hey, different strokes. We even get it in our local grocery store which is awesome.  

 

Speaking of sours, I had an amazing one the other night in Hill Farmstead's Phenomenology of Spirit.  Dark and roast with a fruity cherry aroma and significant tartness.  Incredibly good.

 

 

 

Man, I love sours, Tart of Darkness on tap was one of my favorites, La Folie by New Belgium is super yummy also.

[Skinz4Life12]

I recently moved to San Diego (about 5-10 miles from Escondido) and picked up the newest "Enjoy By" IPA by Stone. Can't wait to pop that baby open tonight. I've heard Stone tastes even better (fresher) out here in San Diego

[Dan T.]

From Deadspin's mailbag:

 

 

 

Q:

In what order would you rank places to drink a beer? I would have to think the top three are:

1) Shower beer
2) Grilling out beer
3) On a boat beer
Followed closely by "Road beer" and "Sporting event beer."

 

A:

Don't forget about the fabled OUTDOOR SHOWER beer. If you're at some dip**** beach house and there's an outdoor shower, drinking a beer in that shower will add decades to your life. It's true. Here would be my rankings for places in drink beer:

• 1. Outdoor shower beer
• 2. Outdoor bonfire beer
• 3. Grill beer
• 4. Boat beer
• 5. Beach beer
• 6. Stadium beer (tailgate)
• 7. Urban rooftop beer
• 8. Indoor shower beer
• 9. Golf course beer
• 10 .Stadium beer (inside)
• 11. Concert beer
• 12. Airplane to Las Vegas beer
• 13. Outside in the cold on a friend's patio beer
• 14. Outdoor cafe in the spring beer
• 15. Train beer
• 16. Roadie (NOT WHILE DRIVING BE SAFE PEOPLE)
• 17. Post-wedding ceremony beer

Those are all good beers. Enjoy them.

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So what places did they miss? I would add

 

- Floating on a raft in a pool beer

- Finished mowing lawn beer

Edited December 15, 2013 by Dan T.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Saranac 12 Beers of Winter variety pack is good. $11.50!!! Here's how I rank the beers:

1) Belgian Pale Ale

2) Spiced Christmas Ale

3) Decoction Concoction Lager

4) Pale Ale

5) 4059 Porter

6) Moonshadow Black IPA

Not a Black IPA fan to begin with, but all these beers are good. I do question why there are 4 hoppy beers for a winter pack. The Decoction Concoction Lager is the hoppiest of them all. The Belgian Pale Ale comes off as a Saison with a yeast and banana background, pretty damn good. The Spiced Christmas Ale is lightly flavored, but tastes like the Dogfish Head Midas Touch.

Edited December 16, 2013 by d0ublestr0ker0ll

[Dan T.]

- Tree fort beer.

- Back of a pickup truck beer.

- Post-finals beer.

[TheGoodBits]

For my birthday my wife got me 6 packs of these:

 

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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A_opcg_BeKs/TM80gMA9zBI/AAAAAAAAB0w/i-VqiuwnUTw/s1600/Lagunitas+Brown+Shugga'.jpg

 

And a 4 pack of these:

 

http://www.craftbeertime.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Stone15thAnniversaryBlackIPA.jpg

 

Hoppy birthday to me. 

The [img /img coding wasn't working for me :-/

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

I think my favorite beer is next to the fireplace during a snowstorm beer. Heavy stout or brown ale. Beach house porch beer is #2, boat beer is #3. Shower beer is way down the list for me. It's cool, but all the steam has to get in to the beer...always feel like I'm drinking soap particals.

[GoSkins561]

For my birthday my wife got me 6 packs of these:

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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A_opcg_BeKs/TM80gMA9zBI/AAAAAAAAB0w/i-VqiuwnUTw/s1600/Lagunitas+Brown+Shugga'.jpg

And a 4 pack of these:

http://www.craftbeertime.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Stone15thAnniversaryBlackIPA.jpg

Hoppy birthday to me.

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The Escondonian Black IpA was one of my favorite black IPAs , are you sure it's the Escondonian black?

[TheGoodBits]

The Escondonian Black IpA was one of my favorite black IPAs , are you sure it's the Escondonian black?

 

Sure isn't, I clicked on the wrong picture. It's the Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA. 

 

edit-  wait, I'm second guessing myself. It's one of those two. I'll look when I get home and check in with you guys.

Edited December 16, 2013 by skinsfan_1215

[dfitzo53]

I think the Friday Evening After a Hard Week of Work Beer is up there for me.

[TheGoodBits]

Thinking back to my days in landscaping/road maintenance, the Friday evening after a hard week of work Shower-beer is pretty damn awesome.

[Dan T.]

I think my favorite beer is next to the fireplace during a snowstorm beer. Heavy stout or brown ale. 

 

Good call...  somewhat related is outdoor fire pit beer.  Pumpkin ale in the fall.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

I think the Friday Evening After a Hard Week of Work Beer is up there for me.

I thought of that too, but it's about location, not timing. I was thinking about after a day working in the hot sun, but I could drink that in port-o-potty and be satisfied.

Edited December 16, 2013 by d0ublestr0ker0ll