Beer appreciation thread

adpi*violet · #1 09-04-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by valkyrie

..... Also, I think I'm almost finished with my list of Colorado breweries -- there are 106. I actually made an Excel spreadsheet, LOL. BEER DORK.

Do you still have your list? Could you forward me a copy? We're moving to (back for me) CO and would love to go try them all. Though I still don't think anything will top my beloved and hometown Left Hand.

ISUKappa · #2 09-04-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by adpi*violet

Though I still don't think anything will top my beloved and hometown Left Hand.

I think we're going to name our next child Milk Stout. And I know the husband would totally be on board with that.

VandalSquirrel · #3 09-04-2007, 08:48 PM

We had Deschutes Brewery Twilight Ale yesterday when we grilled. I thought it was okay, but it reminded me of an IPA, and I am not too fond of those.

AlphaFrog · #4 09-23-2007, 01:42 PM

I'm not a big Blue Moon person...but I tried the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale, and it's pretty good. I actually liked it better than the Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale.

Any other recommendations for Pumpkin Ale as I work my way through?

Lil' Hannah · #5 09-26-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I'm not a big Blue Moon person...but I tried the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale, and it's pretty good. I actually liked it better than the Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale.

Any other recommendations for Pumpkin Ale as I work my way through?

I don't know what kind of distribution you get in NC, but if you get Wild Goose's Pumpkin Patch out of MD, try that. It's pretty spicy, has a nice color, and they say it has pumpkin pulp in it, although I didn't notice anything too "pulpy." It will probably be my go-to pumpkin ale this fall.

I've also tried Magic Hat's Jinx which I thought was somewhat similar to the Wild Goose...a bit richer, not as sweet, had a higher alcohol content. Dominion Ale's Octoberfest (VA) is worth a try if you get it down there, it was much milder in terms of spiciness/pumpkin, etc., but still enjoyable.

AlphaFrog · #6 10-15-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil' Hannah

I've also tried Magic Hat's Jinx which I thought was somewhat similar to the Wild Goose...a bit richer, not as sweet, had a higher alcohol content. Dominion Ale's Octoberfest (VA) is worth a try if you get it down there, it was much milder in terms of spiciness/pumpkin, etc., but still enjoyable.

I tried that this weekend. Very good. I got it in the variety pack. The #9 was so-so. I have no idea what the Mystery Brew is, but I liked that (even though I accidently broke one).