What are you drinking?

[pkt77242]

Now that I think about it, Gin is the only hard alcohol that I mix. I drink everything else neat (whisky, whiskey, tequila, rum, etc).

 

[greyhammer90]

I love the olives but I'm not opposed to trying the lemon peel. I'll get back to you when the snow melts.

The secret is to peel it off ABOVE THE ICE COLD GLASS BEFORE you strain in the martini. Then when you've strained it in, you squeeze the peel and drop it into your drink. Doing this ensures that the lemon peel oils will saturate the entire drink instead of just floating on the top. Also, I'm sure you know this, but don't shake. Stirring makes the drink smoother and an incredible gorgeous crystal clear. James Bond sure hated gin for loving it so much.

 

[Black Irish]

Flying Dog Brewery makes my favorite beer; Gonzo Imperial Porter. So I tried some of their other line recently, with mixed results. Their Hefeweizen was a big disappointment. I really like Hefes, but this barely tasted like one. Too harsh and bitter, not at all refreshing like the Hefes I go for on a warm day (Sierra Nevada, Weihenstepaner). They got a little too creative on that one.

Flying Dog Lager, on the other hand, was a success because they didn't get too crazy with it. It tasted like a good American-style lager. Think a better, tastier version of Yuengling. It went perfect with a bacon burger.

 

[IrishLion]

I got an intro to craft beer a few months ago so I've been trying to get into different things.

I really enjoy everything I've tried from Rogue to this point, particularly the Hazelnut Brown Nectar. It's by far my favorite. The basic Dead Guy Ale is nice, especially since it's on draft at a local bar during $2 Tuesday. I tried their Chocolate Stout over the weekend, and it tasted like a bogged-down version of their Hazelnut Brown Nectar, but my taste still isn't very refined so maybe I'm completely off.

I'm going to stick with Rogue this weekend and try an Oatmeal Stout and maybe their Chipotle Ale.

Other than Rogue, I think my favorite beer to enjoy is a good Brown Ale (maybe a Nut Brown Ale to be more precise? I'm not sure if they are "officially" the same or different).

Two relatively local places, Mt. Carmel Brewery in Cincy and Bluegrass Brewing Co. in Louisville both make decent Nut Brown Ales that I could drink at all times. I really want to try Dogfish Head's Indian Brown Ale and Goose Island's Nut Brown just to see how they compare.

I also went to Cincy Beerfest and Thunderstruck Coffee Porter by Highland Brewing Co. stood out to me among the "darker" things I tried, but I can't find it anywhere currently. In terms of IPA, I actually liked Sam Adam's Rebel IPA the most out of every IPA I've tried to this point I think.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I really enjoy everything I've tried from Rogue to this point, particularly the Hazelnut Brown Nectar. It's by far my favorite. The basic Dead Guy Ale is nice, especially since it's on draft at a local bar during $2 Tuesday. I tried their Chocolate Stout over the weekend, and it tasted like a bogged-down version of their Hazelnut Brown Nectar, but my taste still isn't very refined so maybe I'm completely off.

Of the Rogue labels that are widely available, Hazelnut Brown Nectar and Dead Guy are my favorites. None of the others really stands out to me.

Other than Rogue, I think my favorite beer to enjoy is a good Brown Ale (maybe a Nut Brown Ale to be more precise? I'm not sure if they are "officially" the same or different).

Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale is the standard against which all Browns are judged. Seek it out.

Two relatively local places, Mt. Carmel Brewery in Cincy and Bluegrass Brewing Co. in Louisville both make decent Nut Brown Ales that I could drink at all times. I really want to try Dogfish Head's Indian Brown Ale and Goose Island's Nut Brown just to see how they compare.

DFH's Indian Brown Ale is very hoppy-- not your typical Brown ale. And like all DFH beers, it's overpriced. GI's Nut Brown is solid; as long as you're not expecting too much, you won't be disappointed.

 

[woolybug25]

It's Baaaaaaack!

 

[Rack Em]

It's Baaaaaaack!

Did time jump forward? Because I just went from 6 to midnight!

 

[Rack Em]

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[woolybug25]

One could say..... Daddy likes?

 

[Rack Em]

One could say..... Daddy likes?

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Oberon's available year-round here.

American Wheat Ale? /yawn

 

[woolybug25]

Oberon's available year-round here.

American Wheat Ale? /yawn

Which makes zero sense, since it' not even available year round in Michigan... where it's made. Never understood that.


You bite your tongue, sir. While I generally don't drink Wheat Ales, I drink Oberons all summer long.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Which makes zero sense, since it' not even available year round in Michigan... where it's made. Never understood that.

Also available year-round in Florida, Puerto Rico and parts of southern Alabama; which seem to be the warmest regions they distribute to. I suppose they don't think there'd be much of a market for it in the Midwest when the weather cools.

You bite your tongue, sir. While I generally don't drink Wheat Ales, I drink Oberons all summer long.

I drink it too; it's a good summer beer. Just don't understand the hype it gets. As a style, American Wheat is pretty boring.

 

[ACamp1900]

Was it ever explained wtf he is doing here??? lol

 

[woolybug25]

Also available year-round in Florida, Puerto Rico and parts of southern Alabama; which seems to be the warmest regions they distribute to. I suppose they don't think there'd be much of a market for it in the Midwest when the weather cools.



I drink it too; it's a good summer beer. Just don't understand the hype it gets. As a style, American Wheat is pretty boring.

Yeah. I think the draw is the fact that it's not available year long. Really, american wheats aren't really that popular in the midwest the rest of the year. I think a lot of the draw is that its a lighter beer that not only is a great drink on hot days, but the label & limited production are symbols of the short but glorious midwestern summer. That being said, it's the only wheat I drink other than Southern Tier Hop Sun (which is the hoppiest wheat I have ever had).

I hadn't thougt about it until now, but it really is a much more refreshing beverage in the heat than say, my favorite, IPA's.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I think a lot of the draw is that its a lighter beer that not only is a great drink on hot days, but the label & limited production are symbols of the short but glorious midwestern summer.

Hadn't considered that angle, but now that you mention it, this is probably right.

 

[pkt77242]

SanTan Hopshock IPA

 

[pkt77242]

Yeah. I think the draw is the fact that it's not available year long. Really, american wheats aren't really that popular in the midwest the rest of the year. I think a lot of the draw is that its a lighter beer that not only is a great drink on hot days, but the label & limited production are symbols of the short but glorious midwestern summer. That being said, it's the only wheat I drink other than Southern Tier Hop Sun (which is the hoppiest wheat I have ever had).

I hadn't thougt about it until now, but it really is a much more refreshing beverage in the heat than say, my favorite, IPA's.

For really hot days I enjoy Sierra Nevada Kellerweis, Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Lagunitas Sumpin' Sumpin' and some low alcohol IPAs. I am want to give Stone Go To IPA another shot when it gets hot here.

Wooly have you had Lagunitas Sumpin Sumpin? It is an American Pale Wheat Ale, that tastes like an IPA and a wheat beer had a love child.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

Have you tried it yet? If so, how do you think it compares to the 2/14/14?

I find it really hard to compare when they aren't right next to one another. It's amazing. Just a huge West Coast IPA. What did you think?

Moving to Uinta Hop Nosh (note: formerly Hop Notch, but they agreed to cease and desist when the Notch Brewing Company in MA complained).

 

[ACamp1900]

Home early, about to pop in The Show...

celebrating with:

-Buffalo Bills Oatmeal Blueberry Stout
-Sam Smiths Organic Cider
-Wildblue

Taste buds should get a workout

 

[ACamp1900]

Home early, about to pop in The Show...

celebrating with:

-Buffalo Bills Oatmeal Blueberry Stout-- good for a lighter stout, balanced flavor, i get enough of the Stout, Blueberry and Oat...I'd get it again.
-Sam Smiths Organic Cider-- very good, great if fact, perfectly balanced, just sweet enough, can taste the alcohol, subtle apple... One of the better ciders ive had. A very grown up cider.
-Wildblue-- it's wild blue, I'm assuming most have had, very flavorful, very strong, but doesn't taste the part, not for everyone... I've called it Da Ole Midnight Creepa for years now, it tastes like you could drink it all night, but its strong enough to floor you if you're not careful.

Taste buds should get a workout

.

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

People in Boston are losing their minds because Yuengling Lager (PA) finally started shipping/ distributing up here.

I'm losing my mind because they're charging $5 for a draft and you can get a case for $18 in PA

 

[pkt77242]

Home early, about to pop in The Show...

celebrating with:

-Buffalo Bills Oatmeal Blueberry Stout
-Sam Smiths Organic Cider
-Wildblue

Taste buds should get a workout

Oddly, I haven't had any of those.

Hangar 24 started distributing to AZ, and I noticed a new product so I grabbed one to try.

Hangar 24 Betty IPA. A nice west coast IPA with some citrus, dank earthy flavors and a little tropical fruits and bitter pine. Overall rather enjoyable.

 

[Irishman77]

Sam adams white lantern down in the basement man cave with the family due to tornado sirens. Crazy storms here!

 

[woolybug25]

For really hot days I enjoy Sierra Nevada Kellerweis, Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Lagunitas Sumpin' Sumpin' and some low alcohol IPAs. I am want to give Stone Go To IPA another shot when it gets hot here.

Wooly have you had Lagunitas Sumpin Sumpin? It is an American Pale Wheat Ale, that tastes like an IPA and a wheat beer had a love child.

I have. It reminds me of Southern Tier Hopsun, but with less aftertaste.

Damn good beer.

 

[pkt77242]

I have. It reminds me of Southern Tier Hopsun, but with less aftertaste.

Damn good beer.

I need to try and find myself some Southern Tier Hopsun then.

Goose Island Illinois Imperial IPA. Not my cup of tea. Lots of malt and not much citrus/tropical fruits. A fair amount of bitterness but more herbal with a little pine and grapefruit. Just ok, and not something I will buy again.

 

[Jackalope1977]

Founders KBS- Great
Bells Kalamazoo Stout- Good
Founders Porter- Good
Founders Breakfast Stout- OK
Trout River Brewing Chocolate Oatmeal Stout- Kind of not so good?

 

[NDinMich]

Victory Brewing Old Horizontal. Its a Barleywine that's 11.2% ABV...whoa.

 

[JughedJones]

 

[JughedJones]