Beer Thread

[capt. scotty]

Well I worked at a restaurant that brewed its own beer, so I kind of feel like it wont be all that interesting since Ive seen one already and learned the process and stuff. I realize this would be a whole nother ballgame, so its def something worthwhile?

Is the beer cheaper there?  8-)

[.Walt]

I lived in Chico, CA for many years and have spent many hours (and dollars) at the Sierra Nevada Brewery.  I think I got spoiled.

Gotta support your local brewery!  8-)

[.Walt]

Well I worked at a restaurant that brewed its own beer, so I kind of feel like it wont be all that interesting since Ive seen one already and learned the process and stuff. I realize this would be a whole nother ballgame, so its def something worthwhile?

Is the beer cheaper there?  8-)

If getting a 3 free beer in the tap room is cheap, then yeah! It was cool going to Miller, because it's sooo big and you get to watch a sweet video! And the hometown one was cool just because. I have a couple friends that work there. Cases for under 5 dollars, and kegs around 25, that'd be a sweet job. That or being the High Life guy.

[mjkoehler]

Newcastle was such a nice change yesterday from all of the heavy hops! Can't wait to get to VT next week to slurp up some Long Trail Ale... :)

moose drool man, moose drool

dont you dare slander Newcastle like that!!  >:(

Moose drool is very tasty, but man! does it give me gas. Headdy when you go to Montana try some Moose Drool, it's from there  8-)

Indead, Newcastle is very tasty stuff.

[capt. scotty]

IMO, Newcastle is the most drinkable beer out there. Enough body and flavor for a beer snob, but light enough to be able to pound them in hot summer lots at shows or elsewhere outside.

[bearass]

but with newcastle its got clear glass if it sits for more than a month even flourescent light can taint it moose is in a dark bottle and more caramel and maple flavors... it blows it out of the water i love new but when i tasted the drool i fell in love..... just a better brew ....no sam smith but better than newcastle this coming from a fan too

[bearass]

I lived in Chico, CA for many years and have spent many hours (and dollars) at the Sierra Nevada Brewery.  I think I got spoiled.

dude read my bigfoot pst and not get a boner

[bearass]

I'd love to visit  that brewery. I've been to the Miller plant 3 times, and the brewery from my hometown both were pretty sweet. My brother wants to take me to the New Belgium brewery for a tour, and I said when's the next flight? Obvious Fat Tire fans.

fat tire=prefect summer brew

ps mjk bh what do you think of o' fallon wheach???

[TEO]

IMO, Newcastle is the most drinkable beer out there. Enough body and flavor for a beer snob, but light enough to be able to pound them in hot summer lots at shows or elsewhere outside.

I believe it is a 4.5. Was surprised to find that out the other day considering Bud is a 4.7.

[TEO]

I lived in Chico, CA for many years and have spent many hours (and dollars) at the Sierra Nevada Brewery.  I think I got spoiled.

Really liked the Torpedo this Spring but we done run out here already!  >:(

[TEO]

Saw the add yesterday for the new Sam Adams specially designed glass to bring out more of the hops flavor. I gots to git me one of thems!

[mjkoehler]

Saw the add yesterday for the new Sam Adams specially designed glass to bring out more of the hops flavor. I gots to git me one of thems!

it is a pretty sweet glass. I'm intriqued by it.

[Hawkeye]

New Sam Adams glass?!  Gotta check this out!  I wish I would have had one for my homebrew, considering it was an extra-hopped ale.  I really need to try one of those contraptions where you run the beer through the fresh hops.  I'm all about the hops.

[TEO]

Saw the add yesterday for the new Sam Adams specially designed glass to bring out more of the hops flavor. I gots to git me one of thems!

it is a pretty sweet glass. I'm intriqued by it.

Ordered 4 this morning... :)

[mjkoehler]

Saw the add yesterday for the new Sam Adams specially designed glass to bring out more of the hops flavor. I gots to git me one of thems!

it is a pretty sweet glass. I'm intriqued by it.

Ordered 4 this morning... :)

Pics when they come in man, PICS!

[capt. scotty]

Saw the add yesterday for the new Sam Adams specially designed glass to bring out more of the hops flavor. I gots to git me one of thems!

it is a pretty sweet glass. I'm intriqued by it.

Ordered 4 this morning... :)

how much are they?

stupid question probably, but it would work for any brew, not just Sam, right?

[TEO]

Pretty sweet piece of glass! Now I gotta' go get some Sammy and some high hop to give it a test drive...maybe my first LEGAL beer with Jake since he surprised me yesterday with a 3 day visit!  :)

[bearass]

ive had one for a while and i cant really tell a difference between it and a pint glass in taste.... its cool looking but with the curved lip i always end up wearing my beer before i am even wasted

[ALady]

Last night I tried:

New Belgium Dandelion Ale - SO good, brewed without hops, but with dandelion greens as the bittering agent...apparently they brewed it as an experiment in response to the hop shortage last year.  Delicious!

Founders Rubaeus - apparently they add fresh raspberries at FIVE different points in the brewing process.  Great raspberry flavor without being too sweet.

New Holland Mad Hatter - good, but too hoppy for me.  And I love hops.  It just wasn't pleasant to drink after a while.

[.Walt]

For all the New Belgium/Fat Tire fans, they are giving away a Fat Tire bike every day till the end of the summer. You can sign up every day if you'd like. I do.

http://www.newbelgium.com/bbt