Beer appreciation thread - Page 6

PhiPsiRuss · #1 12-23-2005, 07:12 PM

Brooklyn Brewery has a Porter that is truly outstanding. Its the first of their brews, that I've had, that I would put up against any from Belgium.

Tom Earp · #2 12-23-2005, 07:18 PM

AXTULLY, If The Rice, Hops, and Best Barley Malt is Available and it is Hotter than Hello, Does it Matter?

Oh, My God, A Cold Bier is Heaven in A Bottle!

valkyrie · #3 12-28-2005, 11:03 PM

I wasn't sure I was that into stuff from Breckenridge Brewery, but their Oatmeal Stout is the shit. It's a little smoky.

Also, you guys might appreciate my new hobby -- the old man and I are going to visit every brewery in Colorado, hopefully within one year (but I'm not sure if that's realistic, because there are approximately 900 breweries, some in remote locations).

uksparkle · #4 12-28-2005, 11:20 PM

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Also, both the Rogue and the Anchor beers are brewed differently every season - I haven't had this year's but I expect BIG THINGS JERRY.

That stuff is great. I had some last year while we were on vacation. But, alas, I won't be having any beer for at least another month or so.

KSigkid · #5 12-29-2005, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by valkyrie
I wasn't sure I was that into stuff from Breckenridge Brewery, but their Oatmeal Stout is the shit. It's a little smoky.

Also, you guys might appreciate my new hobby -- the old man and I are going to visit every brewery in Colorado, hopefully within one year (but I'm not sure if that's realistic, because there are approximately 900 breweries, some in remote locations).

That does sound like a cool idea - I haven't really hit up any breweries (besides Boston Beer Works and one in Martha's Vineyard, which are more like bars/restaurants).

Lil' Hannah · #6 12-29-2005, 10:12 AM

I have been drinking Wild Goose's Snow Goose Ale almost exclusively for the past month. It's probably my most favorite "good beer" I've come across. Wild Goose is part of the Frederick (MD) Brewing family.

Snow Goose is a well-balanced ale that's spicy (like most winter beers) and has hints of chocolate, caramel, and a little bit hoppy. I found a pretty good (albeit verbose) review here.

Oh, I also tried the Sam Adams Winter Lager from the tap not too long ago, and it was really really really good. I wasn't too impressed with it in the bottle but man, it is great on tap.

Lil' Hannah · #7 12-12-2006, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil' Hannah

I have been drinking Wild Goose's Snow Goose Ale almost exclusively for the past month. It's probably my most favorite "good beer" I've come across. Wild Goose is part of the Frederick (MD) Brewing family.

Snow Goose is a well-balanced ale that's spicy (like most winter beers) and has hints of chocolate, caramel, and a little bit hoppy. I found a pretty good (albeit verbose) review here.

Oh, I also tried the Sam Adams Winter Lager from the tap not too long ago, and it was really really really good. I wasn't too impressed with it in the bottle but man, it is great on tap.

I'm pulling a Valkyrie and quoting myself here. I got my first Snow Goose six pack of the season on Saturday and it was AWESOME! I've been keeping an eye out for new winter beers at my regular store and unfortunately the selection isn't that great. Maybe the winter beers are still coming in?

Also, what's up with Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale? Any good? The packaging just looks so ugly to me and it turns me off so I've never tried it.

AlphaFrog · #8 12-12-2006, 10:09 AM

I'm pissed because the week after baby boy was born (still before Thanksgiving), I went to go get some pumpkin ale because I could finally have some, and the store had stopped carrying it for the year.

KSigkid · #9 12-12-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil' Hannah

I'm pulling a Valkyrie and quoting myself here. I got my first Snow Goose six pack of the season on Saturday and it was AWESOME! I've been keeping an eye out for new winter beers at my regular store and unfortunately the selection isn't that great. Maybe the winter beers are still coming in?

Also, what's up with Sierra Nevada's Celebration Ale? Any good? The packaging just looks so ugly to me and it turns me off so I've never tried it.

I'm not sure - I've tended to stay away from Sierra Nevada at times because it's a bit overpriced for the quality. It's good, but not among the top tier of beers.

In this area, the winter beers have been coming in since August. Maybe it's because Sam Adams and the local breweries come out with their brands early around here.

If I try it I'll post though. I'm going to be picking up a couple of six packs of something once exams are over.

33girl · #10 12-12-2006, 10:39 AM

Too lazy to look back over the thread, but I tried Magic Hat #9 over the weekend. It didn't really do anything for me.

Re Blue Moon, I drink it with a lemon, not an orange.

macallan25 · #11 12-12-2006, 10:56 AM

........far better with an orange.

KSigkid · #12 12-12-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

Too lazy to look back over the thread, but I tried Magic Hat #9 over the weekend. It didn't really do anything for me.

Re Blue Moon, I drink it with a lemon, not an orange.

#9 is the weakest of the Magic Hats, in my opinion. The limited time varieties are much better than their usual beers. Their holiday beer this season is awesome.

People serve bourbon and cokes come with lime around here all the time; that's why I usually just order bourbon on the rocks. No one dares to put a lime in that.

Edited because I apparently can't type in complete sentences...

valkyrie · #13 12-12-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

I'm not sure - I've tended to stay away from Sierra Nevada at times because it's a bit overpriced for the quality. It's good, but not among the top tier of beers.

Really? I think Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is the shit -- I always refer to it as our "default beer" -- it's yummy and I don't get sick of it.

I haven't had the celebration ale since last year, but I know I like it, so I say go for it.

In other news, there's a beer fest in Vail next month. We're trying to figure out if we should go -- they have some sweet hotel discounts, so it's probably worth it even though it's ski season. 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.

KSigkid · #14 12-12-2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by valkyrie

Really? I think Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is the shit -- I always refer to it as our "default beer" -- it's yummy and I don't get sick of it.

I haven't had the celebration ale since last year, but I know I like it, so I say go for it.

In other news, there's a beer fest in Vail next month. We're trying to figure out if we should go -- they have some sweet hotel discounts, so it's probably worth it even though it's ski season. 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.

It's not that it's necessarily bad; for some reason I've just always thought of it as a good, but not great, beer. Maybe it's because I haven't had it in a while. I'll have to pick up some this week and do another taste test.

That's awesome that there are so many breweries around you. Out east there are a few really good ones, but not as many as you would think.

The place I like around here is CitySteam. The Baghdad Black is awesome, and overall their stuff is solid. Plus, the prices are pretty reasonable, especially for beer of that quality.

http://citysteambrewerycafe.com/

adpi*violet · #15 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.