Beer Thread

[wharf rat]

Gotcha.  You know, someone from the mid-atlantic might be able to fill you in a little more, but I think the ones you're going to be sampling in the tasting are most of the beers that they brew year round.  They have seasonal brews, but unfortunately those don't make their way over to Athens, OH, nor do all their year rounders.  Not sure where you are, but you might want to check into their winter seasonal brew (it's a Chicory Stout).  
The brewery has a great reputation, so anything you can get your hands on would probably be worth a sip, or six!  I'd love to hear if you run across anything.

[capt. scotty]

I recommend the Dogfish Aprihop but they probably wont have it for a few months. Same goes for their Pumpkin Ale

I foget if Raison D'Etre was on your list, but that ones good as well

[ALady]

Ohhh, I've had the Aprihop!  That was tasty.  Fruity, but not syrupy sweet.

Cool, I will try to find the others next time I go to the store.  Thanks guys.

[Kenny76]

For anyone in Eastern Mass (and maybe RI?) check out Mayflower Brewing Co's beers.  They make a Golden Ale, and IPA and a Porter.  I personally love the Golden Ale and my friend who's big on porters is a big fan of theirs.  They've become very popular very quickly.  They just started in 2007.

[Jbones72]

Got a six pack of Blue Moon -Rising Moon Spring Ale for the Rangers game this afternoon, surprised to see it in my local 7-11 last night.

[jones]

Bell's Hopslam... Nice

[TEO]

Bell's Hopslam... Nice

Still looking for this one.

[tower]

It's hard to find because it's seasonal.  Definitely a different taste from pretty much any other beer.  It's not so much ultra hoppy but almost a mead beer to my taste buds, kind of strange but in a good way.  Sergio's out in Shelbyville (KY) has some in bottles....along with 843 other beers.

[jones]

Bell's Hopslam... Nice

Still looking for this one.

I can get it here in Western Kentucky, but at close to $20 a six pack, it is pricey!  Our local German restaurant has it on tap which is slightly more economical... Man, I loves me some hops!

[TEO]

One of the hoppiest I have found so far is Moylan's Moylander out of Novato, CA. As soon as you open the bottle you can smell it. Pricey 22's, but well worth it if you can find.

[aMillionDreams]

Bell's Hopslam... Nice

Still looking for this one.

I can get it here in Western Kentucky, but at close to $20 a six pack, it is pricey!  Our local German restaurant has it on tap which is slightly more economical... Man, I loves me some hops!

I found it at Whole Foods.  They seem to have it all the time and I can't find it anywhere else.  Try whole foods.

[TEO]

I think we have one of them in the city somewhere, I will check. Too lazy to leave town yesterday to get IPA's so am drinking some Blue Moon Belgian White, very nice and light for a change.

[el_chode]

Dogfishhead Fort = WTF is this really a beer? I found it entirely undrinkable. That's not to say it was horrible, it was very interesting, but you need to be into that sort of thing. Tastes like raspberyy juice

[Jaimoe]

I had some really decent and cheap Canadian beer last night at a bar watching the big game called Cool. If any of you come North for a visit and want to save a bit of money, check out Cool (or any of the President's Choice brands, particularly PC Pilsner or PC Genuine Lager).

And if you visit Quebec, the beer is the cheapest in the country - that is, cheapest when you buy it in a Beer Store, LCBO - aka Liquor Store - or corner store). You normally can't buy the above beers in an LCBO or mom and pop corner store.

[jones]

Anyone ever tried Victory Hop Wallop?  I have never tried it, but I have some in the fridge for my Dad (Birthday Beer).  I just don't know how much longer I can hold out.  He better get it soon...

I am a hops fiend.

[Sunny]

For anyone in Eastern Mass (and maybe RI?) check out Mayflower Brewing Co's beers.  They make a Golden Ale, and IPA and a Porter.  I personally love the Golden Ale and my friend who's big on porters is a big fan of theirs.  They've become very popular very quickly.  They just started in 2007.

I will check these out. Thanks friend.

[aMillionDreams]

Dogfishhead Fort = WTF is this really a beer? I found it entirely undrinkable. That's not to say it was horrible, it was very interesting, but you need to be into that sort of thing. Tastes like raspberyy juice

It's 19 bucks for a 22oz so I'll take your word for it.

[capt. scotty]

Anyone ever tried Victory Hop Wallop?  I have never tried it, but I have some in the fridge for my Dad (Birthday Beer).  I just don't know how much longer I can hold out.  He better get it soon...

I am a hops fiend.

Ive had it but dont remember much about it. They have the Hop Devil too, and another hoppy brew that isnt an IPA too, and from what I remember, they all taste fairly similar.

[jones]

Anyone ever tried Victory Hop Wallop?  I have never tried it, but I have some in the fridge for my Dad (Birthday Beer).  I just don't know how much longer I can hold out.  He better get it soon...

I am a hops fiend.

Ive had it but dont remember much about it. They have the Hop Devil too, and another hoppy brew that isnt an IPA too, and from what I remember, they all taste fairly similar.

Yep, I've had Hop Devil and did enjoy it... My dad is coming over for a belated Birthday gathering this weekend.  The nice thing is that I know that he'll give me half of his present! ;)

[Isobella]

I mostly drink La Boheme Absinthe but I've got to have my beer too.  I just purchased four cases of Helter Hound Anti- Spring Bock from Flying Dog so I guess I will be drinking that for awhile.