keywe Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I'm in love with Wexford (Irish) right now Hobgoblin Boddington Guinness Budweiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Just bought the last 12 pack of Sierra Nevada Celebration. Set it next to the Wachussetts IPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Imperial: official beer of Costa Rica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I have some Jim Beam Black for tonight. I hope that I have a snow day tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnthedoor Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer_sky Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 some kind of wine-in-a-box leftover from the family Christmas party *note to self - must do shopping this weekend* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 For my upcoming birthday my loving wife indulged my beer drinking with a surprise 6 pack of Bell's Hopslam (I mentioned it a couple of weeks ago and she saw some at the liquor store). I have read some glowing reviews of it and I'm halfway through my first glass right now. The aroma is something else: tons of citrus and grapefruit and mango. As the name implies it has a very strong hoppy, bitter finish but not as raw as, say, Ruination IPA by Stone Brewery. It must have a high booze content because after about 6 ounces I'm all warm and fuzzy and all is right with the world. Clearly this is a world class IPA but I don't think I could rate it higher than the 3 Floyds Dreadnaught I've had previously. There is a limited supply of Hopslam and it is damned expensive at $18.99 for a six pack (hell, I remember when I could get 4 cases of Natty Light for 20 bucks). Great brew from one of the best breweries so if you see one at your store try it. http://blogs.pitch.com/fatcity/hopslam.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Brought home a couple of Sierra Nevada brews: Hoptimum & Northern Hemisphere Harvest And a six pack of Bell's Two-Hearted Ale. So far the Hoptimum has been disappointing. It's like the SA Pale Ale with some bitter hops aftertaste...not that great. Haven't hit the NH Harvest yet or the Bell's. Have fajitas on the way so I think I'll break out the Bell's for that. I'm thinking spicy should go with the hops. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ Feb 4 2011, 06:32 PM) For my upcoming birthday my loving wife indulged my beer drinking with a surprise 6 pack of Bell's Hopslam (I mentioned it a couple of weeks ago and she saw some at the liquor store). I have read some glowing reviews of it and I'm halfway through my first glass right now. The aroma is something else: tons of citrus and grapefruit and mango. As the name implies it has a very strong hoppy, bitter finish but not as raw as, say, Ruination IPA by Stone Brewery. It must have a high booze content because after about 6 ounces I'm all warm and fuzzy and all is right with the world. Clearly this is a world class IPA but I don't think I could rate it higher than the 3 Floyds Dreadnaught I've had previously. There is a limited supply of Hopslam and it is damned expensive at $18.99 for a six pack (hell, I remember when I could get 4 cases of Natty Light for 20 bucks). Great brew from one of the best breweries so if you see one at your store try it. http://blogs.pitch.com/fatcity/hopslam.jpg Added to the list. That beer is right up my alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Feb 13 2011, 02:13 AM)QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ Feb 4 2011, 06:32 PM) For my upcoming birthday my loving wife indulged my beer drinking with a surprise 6 pack of Bell's Hopslam (I mentioned it a couple of weeks ago and she saw some at the liquor store). I have read some glowing reviews of it and I'm halfway through my first glass right now. The aroma is something else: tons of citrus and grapefruit and mango. As the name implies it has a very strong hoppy, bitter finish but not as raw as, say, Ruination IPA by Stone Brewery. It must have a high booze content because after about 6 ounces I'm all warm and fuzzy and all is right with the world. Clearly this is a world class IPA but I don't think I could rate it higher than the 3 Floyds Dreadnaught I've had previously. There is a limited supply of Hopslam and it is damned expensive at $18.99 for a six pack (hell, I remember when I could get 4 cases of Natty Light for 20 bucks). Great brew from one of the best breweries so if you see one at your store try it. http://blogs.pitch.com/fatcity/hopslam.jpg Added to the list. That beer is right up my alley. Yeah, great stuff. The Two-Hearted Ale is excellent also, like a scaled down version of the Hopslam. Probably my favorite non-Imperial IPA. I think it's going to move into the starting rotation. I have to say that I'm very disappointed in the SA Hoptimum. Not very rich, a raw bitter aftertaste, not much aroma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Just opened the SA Northern Hemisphere Harvest. Gotta say I'm a little let down by SA in the two brews I tried this weekend. It's not bad by any stretch but it just doesn't have any flavors that stand out. It's almost too clean; mild aroma, smooth tasting and clean finish...nothing spectacular or outstanding. Much prefer their Pale Ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ Feb 13 2011, 03:15 PM) Just opened the SA Northern Hemisphere Harvest. Gotta say I'm a little let down by SA in the two brews I tried this weekend. It's not bad by any stretch but it just doesn't have any flavors that stand out. It's almost too clean; mild aroma, smooth tasting and clean finish...nothing spectacular or outstanding. Much prefer their Pale Ale. I haven't tried this year's batch yet, but the Harvest Ales I've tried on numerous occasions were practically bursting with flavor. Did they have a misstep this year, I wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Feb 13 2011, 04:11 PM) QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ Feb 13 2011, 03:15 PM) Just opened the SA Northern Hemisphere Harvest. Gotta say I'm a little let down by SA in the two brews I tried this weekend. It's not bad by any stretch but it just doesn't have any flavors that stand out. It's almost too clean; mild aroma, smooth tasting and clean finish...nothing spectacular or outstanding. Much prefer their Pale Ale. I haven't tried this year's batch yet, but the Harvest Ales I've tried on numerous occasions were practically bursting with flavor. Did they have a misstep this year, I wonder. Could be. Also...I had a Two-Hearted Ale before so maybe I had palate fatigue because that is damn near my favorite everyday ale. Usually a big fan of SA brews...their usual stuff: Pale Ale, Porter and Stouts but the Hoptimum and N.H. Harvest are kind of blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Made a run to the beer store and made up a six pack of the following (for some serious America IPA taste testing): Bell's Two Hearted Ale Stone PA Stone IPA Stone Ruination IPA Dogfish 60 Minute IPA Dogfish 90 Minute IPA A six pack of Hopslam! And upon recommendation from the manager I picked up a lager and a porter from the Okocim Brewery in Poland. She said their porter is the best she's ever had (and who knew Poland produced porters?) and their lager was very nice, crisp and refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Well I went 0 for 2 last night on the taste testing: Okocim Porter: tasted more like a stout, a lack of carbonation for my taste and not nearly the mouthfeel I enjoy from a Sam Smith Taddy Porter. Blech. At least I can say I've had a Polish porter. 90 Minute IPA: disappointing after hearing nothing but good things. Not much of an aroma and just a bitter hop taste with a few malts here and there. Could really taste the booze. Not a fan. Hopefully the 60 Minute will be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 60 Minute IPA: eh...let's just say I'm not a fan of Dogfish IPA's and leave it at that. Really enjoyed the Stone IPA and Ruination, also the Bell's Two Hearted Ale is excellent very much similar to the Stone IPA. They all have that nice orange color with hop citrus aromas and good rich flavors. I forgot that I picked up a bottle of Mad Hatter's IPA...could be the worst beer I've ever tried. Smelled like ass and tasted worse. Stone: Yes Bell's: Yes Dogfish: No Okicim: No Mad Hatter: Hell No. Never again. Nobody should buy this beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ Feb 20 2011, 11:31 AM) 60 Minute IPA: eh...let's just say I'm not a fan of Dogfish IPA's and leave it at that. Really enjoyed the Stone IPA and Ruination, also the Bell's Two Hearted Ale is excellent very much similar to the Stone IPA. They all have that nice orange color with hop citrus aromas and good rich flavors. I forgot that I picked up a bottle of Mad Hatter's IPA...could be the worst beer I've ever tried. Smelled like ass and tasted worse. Stone: Yes Bell's: Yes Dogfish: No Okicim: No Mad Hatter: Hell No. Never again. Nobody should buy this beer. I'm pretty sure I saw Mad Hatter in the store recently, and wondered about it. *scratches it off wish list* I think Stone IPA is my go-to IPA. It is consistently awesome. And you had a good point a while back -- the west coast really does make the best IPAs. =========== I think I'm going to pin this thread and unpin the "What are we drinking tonight" one, which isn't busy enough anymore to be pin-worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Time to revive this thread. This time of year I'm into dark brews such as the porters and stouts: SA Porter (can't go wrong with this one) Sam Smith Taddy Porter (always great) Founder's Breakfast Stout and.....drumroll.... 3 Floyds Alpha Claus Christmas Porter! http://sixpacktech.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Alpha-Klaus-logo.jpg I've been holding to my "go to" porters by Samuel Smith & SA but have added Founder's Breakfast Stout which is nothing short of phenomenal: great mouth-feel, rich and creamy with perfect carbonation and a decent amount of booze which is well covered. A nice one to sit by the fire with. Tonight I dip into the Alpha Claus for the first time and I just can't wait to taste it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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