Where'd all the beer threads go?

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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited August 2013
    Just like desert!
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited August 2013
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  • Malbec
    Malbec Posts: 548
    edited August 2013
    I've been on the lookout for Stone Enjoy but haven't found it on the shelves yet. Need to call the ditributor in my area who carries Stone.

    I'm on my third kegerator since 1980. The first two were converted fridges. I'd buy a sixtel of Cigar City but it's not available in my area. They said they haven't shipped to Pennsylvania for quite awhile. Can't keep up with demand.

    I live in the center of the state so we're a secondary market behind Pittsburgh and Philly. We just starting getting Lagunitas here only 2-3 months ago and Hopstoopid and IPA are the only offerings.

    Pennsylvania's liquor laws and tier system for distributing beer leaves alot to be desired.
  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited August 2013
    ^^^^That's unfortunate. It's typically pretty easy to get specialty kegs versus actual bottles.

    I am glad to hear there is another kegger out there. I've had my Summit for 5 years and i see it going nowhere. Partially due to being integrated with my granite countertop. One of the best investments i've made to date. Can't wait to get a milk stout on tap this fall! Then, if i can finish it in time, go back to ol faithful. Anchor Steam Xmas. If my memory serves me correct, that is also one of your favorites as well.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
  • Malbec
    Malbec Posts: 548
    edited August 2013
    Yep. Anchor Xmas Ale is my #1 must have seasonal year in and year out. Two other must haves are Dogfish Head Punkin and Troegs
    Mad Elf. I have seven bottles of Anchor Xmas Ale tucked away from last season so I can compare to this years Ale.

    I travel weekly from central Pa. to the Southern Tier Of New York. So I can grab a variety of brews not available in my area.

    For draught beer there's a local brewpub minutes away that makes phenomenal beer. I buy my sixtels there.
  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,530
    edited August 2013
    Wow, just picked up six pack of Back in Black, black IPA from 21st Amendment brewery, very tasty!
  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited August 2013
    I very much enjoy black ipa's.

    Still working on my All Day IPA keg.
    Nothing new to report here.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
  • Inthefade
    Inthefade Posts: 180
    edited September 2013
    Just enjoyed a Big Bad Baptist by Epic. #9 from last year. Mmm mm good.
  • cienega
    cienega Posts: 85
    edited September 2013
    It's that time of year...picked up a 4 pack of one of my favs - Founder's Breakfast Stout. Unlike most beers I drink (IPA's mostly) I let it sit out a bit before I drink it. Seems to let the complex flavors come out. It's usually my "night cap" drink and I tend to sip it slow and enjoy. Love the label too!
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  • gumbay13
    gumbay13 Posts: 360
    edited September 2013
    mantis wrote: »
    If Guinness is your standard then you are a stout man. Check out Left Hand Milk Stout , Riverhorse Oatmeal Milk Stout , A****er Milk Stout , Youngs Double Chocolate Milk Stout , Rouge Chocolate Stout. That should get you started.
    If your a Coffee kinda guy then looking into Troegs Java head is a very good Idea.

    No matter how much i veer off, i always end up with Guinness. Will try the others you mention.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited September 2013
    Octoberfest is everywhere. I think I enjoy my varieties too much. I read a beer or two or four pack.. I can't do any of those quantities. Maybe I am an alcoholic.

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  • Inthefade
    Inthefade Posts: 180
    edited September 2013
    Drinking a ipa right now. Gonna miss them when stout season comes around.
  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,056
    edited September 2013
    Baraboo Blueberry Ale not bad not bad at all they were promoting it at the store today.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited September 2013
    Dont fruit the beer!
  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,056
    edited September 2013
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Dont fruit the beer!

    Kinda reminds me of the Grain Belt beer commercial I hear around deer season every year, these guys meet at their hunting shack one says eh brought the case of Banana Bread muffin stout dontcha know the other says brought the Rasberry Kiwi Ale dontcha know should be good eh? Then You hear the beer bottles clanging for a toast to deer camp and then you hear them spitting the beer out and saying this don't taste like beer eh? The third says good thing I brought the Grain Belt Premiums Eh? Pretty funny comercial.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited September 2013
    Lol. Actually, there have been a few fruit heavy beers that tasted pretty good. One one a cranberry lambic from sam adams i think. Not overwhelming but complimented it nicely.
  • cienega
    cienega Posts: 85
    edited September 2013
    The cool thing about craft beer is that everyone can find their own style that they like. We're not all sittin around mindlessly sucking down Bud's or MGD. Those beer's are fine when you plan on pounding a few down but when you want to really enjoy your beer craft is the way to go.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,484
    edited September 2013
    gumbay13 wrote: »
    No matter how much i veer off, i always end up with Guinness. Will try the others you mention.

    If you are drinking Guinness Extra Stout, it's brewed in Canada and tastes like absolute ****, IMO. If you are drinking "draught", I hope it's from a can because the bottles no longer have the CO2 cartridge in them and therefore are texturally (mouth feel) and flavor are not a true draught beer. The cans still have the CO2 cartidges in them and are OK. The best description of Guinness Draught I saw was just after it first started being brewed by Guinness at a place called "The liquor locker". They had a stack of six packs of Guinness Draught stacked up and below it was a sign reading "Guinness Draught (The price), and then 'Guinness light'".

    You need to travel to Ireland (Europe) to be able to drink the real Guinness Extra Stout. I haven't had any in about 17 years unfortunately.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2013
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    Baraboo Blueberry Ale not bad not bad at all they were promoting it at the store today.

    Well, at least the beer tasted good for you...despite the glass....it's tough being a Padres fan...:cheesygrin:

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  • cienega
    cienega Posts: 85
    edited September 2013
    Picked up a six of Ithica Flower Power IPA this evening. Will have a couple during my listening session this evening. It was recommended by a guy who really knows his beer so we'll see. Beer Advocate likes it..

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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,056
    edited September 2013
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Well, at least the beer tasted good for you...despite the glass....it's tough being a Padres fan...:cheesygrin:

    Eric if your a Padres fan I feel for you to. lived a few years in La,Mesa attended many games at the ol Murph.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,056
    edited September 2013
    Tonight it's a big a$$ glass of Becks October Fest, and these two fine Deep Purple CD's. the wife is watching her series on Netflix so I'm down in the cave. Nothing better than a cold octoberfest brew!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited September 2013
    The usual for my buddy and myself. :smile:

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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited September 2013
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    Baraboo Blueberry Ale not bad not bad at all they were promoting it at the store today.

    Grew up in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Never heard that word otherwise. Kinda weirded me out when I saw it.
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  • Inthefade
    Inthefade Posts: 180
    edited September 2013
    The wife and I just recently tried a raspberry lambic. Was pretty tasty.

    I might have a Great Lakes bba blackout stout tonight.
  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 2,963
    edited October 2013
    Just back from a short vacation and the case of Spaten Octoberfest that I took a a BIG hit.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited October 2013
    My go to beers right now are Sierra Nevada Tumbler, Ayinger Octoberfest, and when I'm feeling flush Southern Tier Pumking.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    edited October 2013
    Where have all the beer threads gone?
    Long time passing
    Where have all the beer threads gone?
    Long time ago
    Where have all the beer threads gone...
    Gone to barley, every one
    When will they ever learn?
    When will they ever learn?
  • mr_natural78
    mr_natural78 Posts: 82
    edited October 2013
    I am also a craft beer fan. I've recently been getting into home brewing. A home brewing supply company just opened next door to the tattoo shop I work at.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited October 2013
    Picked up some Oktoberfest beer:

    Hacker-Pschorr and Sam Adams

    Great time of year for beer!

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