Beer Thread

[MMJ_fanatic]

I decided to go all college low budget flashback last weekend--PBR in cans (of course) and was delighted (being a beer snob and all ::)) that they didn't suck!

[Hawkeye]

Bought these brews at the Louisville Brew Store - both very good.  The John John ale packs a wallup and a nice, nutty flavor.



The Oregasmic Ale has a creamy, delicious head (coincidence?) and a hopaliciously smooth body.

[pawpaw]

I had a 6-pack of Bridgeport IPA over the weekend, and it was DEE-LISHUS.

[TEO]

need to get some Ranger soon...

[subinai]

need to get some Ranger soon...

one of my favorite beers. can't wait for NYC to get New Belgium.

[Jon T.]

Picked up a couple of sixers of Hopslam today!  I've been looking for this beer for two years now so it was somewhat ceremonial when I finally set down to drink one (and two and three).  Really good but I still LOVE Two Hearted Ale.  Best beer in the fuckin' world, as the anonymous T5'er would say.   

[TEO]

4 is a good upper limit for me on the Slams. If I get into the 5-6 range I just about always go OOC... :D

[el_chode]

Hey all you Midwesterners, bad news: The Evil Empire has conquered Goose Island

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/stew/chi-goose-island-brewery-selling-20110328,0,2429454.story

[ALady]

I don't think it will be all bad news.  I'm hopeful about two things: 1, that it could mean they'll be able to bottle and distribute more of their specialty beers (the sours and Bourbon County Brand Stout variations especially) and 2, that it could mean we'll start seeing Goose Island at festivals/sporting events instead of the usual Bud/Miller.

Also, the former head brewer from Deschutes is coming on, and that is not a bad thing at all.

[iLikeBeer]

Picked up a couple of sixers of Hopslam today!  I've been looking for this beer for two years now so it was somewhat ceremonial when I finally set down to drink one (and two and three). Really good but I still LOVE Two Hearted Ale.  Best beer in the fuckin' world, as the anonymous T5'er would say.   

I like the Slam, but I just can't justify spending $18 a sixer for that stuff when you can get Two Hearted Ale for just $10 a sixer!  And I agree, Two Hearted is one of my favorite beers as well.  Sorry Ranger fans, while Ranger is good, IMO Two Hearted is a better IPA!  8)

[walterfredo]

I just went on a little brewery tour.  Anderson Valley> North Coast> Mad River> 6 Rivers> Redwood Curtain> Russian River.   

[pawpaw]

I just went on a little brewery tour.  Anderson Valley> North Coast> Mad River> 6 Rivers> Redwood Curtain> Russian River.   

Nice run! Looks like an awesome 2nd set!  8)

My father-in-law lives up north of Ft. Bragg a little ways, so the North Coast brewpub is a pretty frequent stop for us.

Different end of the state, but have you had many of the Green Flash Brewing Co. beers? Mighty tasty... 

[johnnYYac]

Long Trail is making sweet love to my tongue tonight.   

[Jon T.]

Picked up a couple of sixers of Hopslam today!  I've been looking for this beer for two years now so it was somewhat ceremonial when I finally set down to drink one (and two and three). Really good but I still LOVE Two Hearted Ale.  Best beer in the fuckin' world, as the anonymous T5'er would say.   

I like the Slam, but I just can't justify spending $18 a sixer for that stuff when you can get Two Hearted Ale for just $10 a sixer!  And I agree, Two Hearted is one of my favorite beers as well.  Sorry Ranger fans, while Ranger is good, IMO Two Hearted is a better IPA!  8)

It is expensive.  I had never had it before and knew it was hard to come by, so I grabbed a couple.  I've actually seen it in two different stores since then.  Still haven't had Ranger yet.   New Belgium doesn't distribute to FL yet.

[iLikeBeer]

It is expensive.  I had never had it before and knew it was hard to come by, so I grabbed a couple.  I've actually seen it in two different stores since then.  Still haven't had Ranger yet.   New Belgium doesn't distribute to FL yet.

Yeah.  We don't get New Belgium in Ohio either.  I've got friends who have parents down in Cincy and they cross over to Indiana to pick me up Fat Tire and Ranger when they are down that way.  Plus, I always stock up when my wife and I visit Chicago!   8)

[ChiefOKONO]

surprised this isn't on the first page.

anyone checked out this brewery? it's organic and sounds so sweet!

http://eelriverbrewing.com/index.html

[Ruckus]

Happily dabbled in some Heavy Seas' Small Craft Warning, Stoudt's Pilsner, Southern Tier Double IPA, Lagunitas IPA and Maximus IPA and 21st Amendment Black IPA this past week.

[walterfredo]

surprised this isn't on the first page.

anyone checked out this brewery? it's organic and sounds so sweet!

http://eelriverbrewing.com/index.html

Just my opinion, but I've never been a fan of eel river. I lived up in that area for several years and drank some of their brews from time to time. I think it's allright but nothing special.

[YouAre_GivenToFly]

Happily dabbled in some Heavy Seas' Small Craft Warning, Stoudt's Pilsner, Southern Tier Double IPA, Lagunitas IPA and Maximus IPA and 21st Amendment Black IPA this past week.

What did you think of the Black IPA? I always see it at my local bottle shop but I've never picked it up.

[walterfredo]

If anyone may find themselves in Oakland, CA...do yourself a favor and stop by the Beer Revolution near Jack London Square.