What are you drinking?

[pkt77242]

Had some Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA last night.

Tonight, having some Dead Guy Ale.

Is there a bad beer in your house?

 

[pkt77242]

I went on an Irish pub crawl in Philly yesterday. I had some of the usual suspects that have already been discussed (e.g. Red Breast, Powers, Harp). I had 2 whiskies of note. One was Concannon, which is an Irish whiskey produced by the Cooley distillery. As with most other Cooley products, I was disappointed. Cooley puts out harsh-tasting, unrefined whiskey that is a chore to drink straight. I was actually reading an article about Irish whiskey at the bar and a quote about Cooley puts a finger on the problem, "Cooley is basically a Scotch distiller located in Ireland." That's not entirely accurate (I do like some Scotch) but its close enough. I respect that Cooley is trying to do things differently, but they come up short more often than not.

The other Irish I had was Greenore Single Grain. It's good stuff, smooth and pleasant. It doesn't have the full-bodied complexity of a pot still like Red Breast, but that doesn't make it a dull dram. It's a solid whiskey with real taste to it.

What is your favorite Irish whiskey? I agree that Greenore is pretty good, though I admit that I do enjoy Connemara (Cooley) even though I don't think it is great.

 

[pkt77242]

Some summer whiskies.

Glenlivet 12
Old Pulteney 12
Old Pulteney 17

 

[ACamp1900]

Drinking with the most interesting man in the world tonight..... Myself.

And we're both drinking Dos Equis

 

[fitz_bu47]

O.A.R. was fantastic, rocked for at least two and a half hours....I stayed w/ mostly light domestic swill during the show. Snuck in a few Boulevards though, very spoiled living in K.C. w/ those guys.

 

[Black Irish]

What is your favorite Irish whiskey? I agree that Greenore is pretty good, though I admit that I do enjoy Connemara (Cooley) even though I don't think it is great.

I've had Jameson 18 & Middleton, and while they are very smooth and refined, I think I'll take Red Breast day in, day out. It's something about that fuller, pot still character. Green Spot is the holy grail that I still haven't tried, and I hope it lives up to its hype when I finally do. Barry Crockett Legacy is my new goal. I was in a place recently that carries it for $60 a drink. I'm going to AC for the air show today, so if I win big maybe I'll treat myself.

As far as Cooley goes, I respect that they are doing something different with Irish whiskey, but the product just doesn't work for me.

 

[pkt77242]

O.A.R. was fantastic, rocked for at least two and a half hours....I stayed w/ mostly light domestic swill during the show. Snuck in a few Boulevards though, very spoiled living in K.C. w/ those guys.

Which of Boulevard's beers do you recommend? I have had The Sixth Glass, Double Wide and I have Love Child #3 in waiting to be opened.

 

[Black Irish]

I was in a bar today that had Lagunitas on tap. I felt like pointing at it and saying to the bartender "Man, I hear that stuff SUCKS." I refrained because I didn't think he'd get it and I knew my wife would've been upset when we were asked to leave the premises.

 

[ACamp1900]

Sumpin sumpin is so good... That's all I know of Lagunitas though

 

[pkt77242]

Sumpin sumpin is so good... That's all I know of Lagunitas though

Sumpin Sumpin is very good but they have some other really good to great beers such as SUCKS, WTF, Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ale, etc.

 

[ACamp1900]

I missed something

 

[pkt77242]

Hangar 24 Barrel Roll #6. A Belgian style Golden Ale aged in oak barrels. A very good beer.

 

[pkt77242]

AD Rattray Balmenach 1983 26yo

 

[pkt77242]

Signatory Rosebank 1990 15yo CS.

 

[Irishman77]

Knocking back some old grand dad 114 after getting home from a Walter trout concert in stl.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Glenlivet 12 yo

 

[NDinMich]

Shorts Huma Lupa Licious

 

[NDinMich]

Dead Guy Ale (last one in the fridge...wah wah)

 

[pkt77242]

Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale

 

[pkt77242]

Firestone Solace

 

[pkt77242]

Glenlivet 12 yo

I like the Glenlivet 12 during the summer. It is light and easy to drink with a flavor profile that fits summer (apples, pears, coconut, and vanilla).

 

[pkt77242]

Anderson Valley Hop Ottin' IPA

 

[NDinMich]

Westmalle Trappist Tripel. Really really good beer.

 

[pkt77242]

Lagunitas Hop Stoopid

 

[IrishJayhawk]

Uinta Hop Notch IPA

 

[BobD]

Bud Light Lime-a-Rita' s and for some reason they aren't half bad? The first time I tried them, I didn't care for it. Hmmm.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

Which of Boulevard's beers do you recommend? I have had The Sixth Glass, Double Wide and I have Love Child #3 in waiting to be opened.

Boulevard has a nice, basic IPA in the Single Wide. The pale is pretty malty and not as hoppy as I like, but is decent. Double Wide is a blast of goodness. Sounds like you're only getting the Smokestack Series, which is an elevated series. Good stuff.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

Clown Shoes Galactica IPA

Description on the bottle:
Galactica, a hop staff wielding heroine, patrols in karate kick mode through the heavens. Her mission: cosmic combat to promote good beer. Dry hopped with Galaxy hops, a clean malt backbone enhances the dank and luscious IPA flavors.

Very nice piny nose that opens up to be a bit more citrisy to my palate. Medium malt and high hop. 8%.

 

[pkt77242]

Hangar 24 Columbus IPA on tap.

 

[RyCo1983]