show me the beer! [Archive] - Page 2

bigbadwimp

07-05-2006, 03:04 PM

Pittsburgh folk should check out East End Brewing. Try the Black Strap Stout, or the Big Hop!!!

Personal favorites are usually from East End, Church Brew Works, Bells, Thirsty Dog.

Hope you don't mind my asking, but where do you go to buy East End beers?? The website wasn't extremely clear and listed a bunch of bars and Vecenie but I still don't know where I would go to by a case. (for example: where is Vecenie's? Can I pick up from them?)

EDIT - Oops, I seem to have answered my question through Vecenie's website. They list distributors that I'm assuming stock East End.

rocko

07-05-2006, 03:28 PM

Actually East End isn't bottled, its available only in keg or in growlers, which you can get right at the Brewery and a couple other spots around town.

bigbadwimp

07-05-2006, 03:36 PM

Ahhh, so the list of retailers on Vecenie's website atleast has growler's?? Or does it depend on the retailer?

Thanks for the help by the way.

rocko

07-05-2006, 04:14 PM

Actually no, the only places that fill growlers are the ones that have it on tap, thus keeping it as fresh as possible. Also, only a few places in the city do the growler thing for East End (though you can get them direct at the times listed on the website).

According to recent newsletter, these locations are:

Sidelines in Millvale
Kazansky's in Squirrel Hill
Murray Avenue Grill in Squirrel Hill
The Map Room in Regent Square
Pgh Bottleshop Café in Bridgeville
Bado's in Mt. Lebanon

And, no problem.

Two Wheeler

07-05-2006, 06:30 PM

Strong..... I believe the trippel is 8%.

Strong? @8%? Naaaah... here's a beefy 9.5% Belgian (http://www.victorybeer.com/golden_monkey.html) for ya'....

And if you don't want to restrict it to Belgians, here's my current fave (http://www.weyerbacher.com/cwo/Beers/index.php?id=7&page_id=23), weighing in at 11.1 %....mmmmmmm!

Xteife

07-07-2006, 02:32 AM

Ahhh, so the list of retailers on Vecenie's website atleast has growler's?? Or does it depend on the retailer?

Buy a keg of it at Vecenie's. They stock local distributors, but also sell direct too.

JBone

07-07-2006, 11:36 AM

Strong? @8%? Naaaah... here's a beefy 9.5% Belgian for ya'....

I've been bit by the Monkey many many times....that is my usual drinking beer.

When I really wanna get jiggy with it I drink this...http://www.dogfish.com/brewings/Limited_Edition_Beers/World_Wide_Stout/17/index.htm

Flying Monkey

07-07-2006, 11:51 AM

I've been bit by the Monkey many many times....that is my usual drinking beer.

When I really wanna get jiggy with it I drink this...http://www.dogfish.com/brewings/Limited_Edition_Beers/World_Wide_Stout/17/index.htm

WWS is definitely a top 5'er for me and it ages very well. I have a 2004 and 2005 in the fridge. My poor dumb willpower is starting to crack.

The kicker is a single bottle is anywhere from $5 to $9 a pop. Definitely worth it, because it is delish and one brew could get a full grown man "through bookins".

JBone

07-07-2006, 11:57 AM

WWS is definitely a top 5'er for me and it ages very well. I have a 2004 and 2005 in the fridge. My poor dumb willpower is starting to crack.

Your willpower is def. stronger than mine. I bought 12 bottles of WWS and promptly devoured them in record time.

Flying Monkey

07-07-2006, 12:07 PM

Did you drink said 12 bottles in one sitting? If so, I'm not sure whether to be amazed or incredibly concerned.

JBone

07-07-2006, 12:11 PM

Did you drink said 12 bottles in one sitting? If so, I'm not sure whether to be amazed or incredibly concerned.

No, I'm not that bad (yet!).

I can only get down two, maybe three of them in one sitting. They are some powerful brews!

Spatafore

07-07-2006, 12:55 PM

I have been on a Unibroue kick lately. I'll get home from work, hop on the old Varsity, and hit the beer store for a bottle of either La Fin Du Monde, Trois Pistoles, or Maudite. Last weekend, I raped the pantry for a Terrible, and a 2004. That was in addition to a Karmeleit (sp.) and a Goulden Carolous; non-Unibroue beers. Not just for me. I had a housefull and those were "special occasion" beers.

JBone

07-07-2006, 12:58 PM

I have been on a Unibroue kick lately

La Fin is akin to sex in a bottle!

myron

07-12-2006, 11:17 PM

five days??? go fug yourselves

myron

07-12-2006, 11:49 PM

..........................

real_ss_budgie

07-13-2006, 01:06 AM

............................

myron

07-13-2006, 01:17 AM

............................
thats right,you guys have afternoon tea right?

real_ss_budgie

07-13-2006, 01:29 AM

love the name!!!! used have my own mtb racing team called team twisted in the seedy days.

will be drinking tea/chai in 2 hours for arvo tea.
dinsdale pulled out so its solo pedal, but i do have fresh mango for the ride.

phlatlander

07-13-2006, 01:43 AM

cold tea?

Something peculiar about that pic but I can't put my thumb on it.

myron

07-15-2006, 09:28 PM

it's go time...

myron

07-15-2006, 11:42 PM

*burp*....Bullies

phlatlander

07-15-2006, 11:46 PM

*burp*....Bullies

Tease.

I just got done powerwashing the deck and my kids' playset and the garage fridge is empty. Going on a beer run and the wife stops me on the way out the door with a list of 30 things. Good thing, we were out of hair gel and I have a road ride to do in the morning.

myron

07-30-2006, 07:25 PM

4 am in the woods...........

real_ss_budgie

07-30-2006, 09:58 PM

ahhhhhhhhhhhh. so what was that flammage all about in pic no 2?

man. hanging out to camp with bike beer and bunyips

myron

07-30-2006, 10:15 PM

ahhhhhhhhhhhh. so what was that flammage all about in pic no 2?

man. hanging out to camp with bike beer and bunyips
Tiki torch,drives away the bunyips,but no racoons

phlatlander

07-30-2006, 10:38 PM

Dern fine fotos.

Big fan Myron. Big fan.

mimbresman

08-04-2006, 06:19 PM

This evening...the best Venezuela has to offer. Solera "verde".

rockyrider

08-14-2006, 10:43 AM

Shaken not stirred

myron

09-14-2006, 12:33 AM

Bob says..."you guys are all pissed"

phlatlander

09-14-2006, 10:58 AM

Bob says..."you guys are all pissed"

mmmm...Bob's.

hophead

09-14-2006, 11:48 AM

Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA is on my Thursday night menu.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.........

nogearshere

09-14-2006, 05:52 PM

i am slumming it in orlando...enjoyed a few too many sierra's tuesday and my wallet imploded...sooo this is all i can get...even then i have to dash to another bar after 6 of em...
not my pic.

myron

09-14-2006, 09:53 PM

i am slumming it in orlando...enjoyed a few too many sierra's tuesday and my wallet imploded...sooo this is all i can get...even then i have to dash to another bar after 6 of em...
not my pic.
Glad your having a good time. I watered all nine cats and fed the plants. I went ahead and sent out some 40% off discount coupon's to your Misfit email list. Btw......your out of TP and Molsen.:p

phlatlander

09-14-2006, 10:34 PM

Glad your having a good time. p

Oh, he's having a good time...

myron

09-14-2006, 11:08 PM

Oh, he's having a good time...
That's fuggin hilarious

phlatlander

09-17-2006, 10:12 PM

The best thing to do with a can of the Beast... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmBRZ7UR3Rw&mode=related&search=)

real_ss_budgie

09-17-2006, 10:57 PM

ok so i just punched in orlando..that fugger is spending my hard earned cash in florida!!!!

my diSSent you barstage!!!!!

i bet it was him who was Drunkmans........:rolleyes:

myron

09-18-2006, 10:19 PM

Glad your having a good time. I watered all nine cats and fed the plants. I went ahead and sent out some 40% off discount coupon's to your Misfit email list. Btw......your out of TP and Molsen.:p
eh.................

nogearshere

09-18-2006, 10:26 PM

eh.................
pussy, imported (CDN) beer and a cigar...nope he didnt pay that much for the frame.

got the hi-life (target brand beer), throw away butts and you dont want to know.

phlatlander

09-18-2006, 10:34 PM

...nope he didnt pay that much for the frame.

No schitt. You can drop $500 a day for a family at Mickeeworld. One day my darling Hannah will want to see Cinderella's castle and have tea with Sleeping Beauty and I will have to break it to her that they are fake figments of capitalist greed to lure dollars out of sympathetic parents' bank accounts.

rockyrider

09-18-2006, 10:43 PM

oh ohhh, I think he heard you....

rockyrider

09-18-2006, 10:47 PM

may the force (of corporate capitalism) be with you....

myron

09-18-2006, 10:48 PM

you dont want to know.
ewe...................................

rockyrider

09-18-2006, 10:50 PM

Minnie on the other hand....

phlatlander

09-18-2006, 11:07 PM

Minnie on the other hand....

Oh yes, nice tail... though Minnie was a brunette. I would only tell her afterwards that I am allergic to cheese.

nogearshere

09-19-2006, 01:13 AM

Oh yes, nice tail... though Minnie was a brunette. I would only tell her afterwards that I am allergic to cheese.
so long as it doesnt smell like cheese i suppose.

myron

09-19-2006, 06:07 PM

copperhead pale ale

myron

09-21-2006, 12:49 AM

Naskkkar beer tast shitty(er) if it's not damn near freezing,but good beer(boulevard) loses it's flavor and tatse not so good if it's too cold. WTF.............

mr chris

09-23-2006, 11:48 PM

by the tank range...

dcdrew

09-24-2006, 01:00 AM

dcdrew

09-24-2006, 01:00 AM

hippymtnbkr

09-24-2006, 03:37 PM

I moved to Mooresville,NC a few months back, the trails here and around the area are like living in a dream. But localally produced brew seems almost non exisitent:( But there is the Carolina Brewery. Go on their Saturday tour,pay 5 buck and they give you this little glass to sample. After a couple of hours of little glasses ,I needed a ride home. Anyways,a couple of nights ago. There was this Blues and Burritos fest next to the library in Mooresville. They listed free beer and burritos in exchange for a small or large donation for local charities. I dropped my 5 bucks into the jar and proceeded to drink at least 12 12 oz cups of premium brew. They had thier signature Blonde,India Brown Ale,Pumkin Ale, and Light. I stuck mainly to the Pumpkin,a little lighter taste and less spice then most pumkin ale. A nice beer for a cool autum night. They have some wierd law here that they cannot produce anything over 6 %. Reminds me of Moab,but not as bad as 3.2 in Utah. You could tell the kind of crowd from the light running out well before the rest of the brews:rolleyes: The many motorbikers in attendance went to the local store to get thier Bud Light,and PBR. Good thing for me,as the line at the beer wagon was really short for the remainder of the eveining:D . I tried to get a pre ride at a trail before the fest ,but had no takers. Back in Michigan,I would have had at least 20. But I still like it here,even if I have to sit in the pub alone post ride:(

hophead

09-25-2006, 09:27 AM

Dog Fish head breweries 120minute IPA.
I love that stuff too. It's a little pricey though--$14.00 on tap or $18.00 for a 12 oz bottle. Ouch!!!

Dogfish Head is our regular Thursday night post ride hang out. I usually go for the 60 minute IPA, but every now and then I'll get a 90 or 120. The Grouper sandwich kicks ass too.

Liberty!

10-06-2006, 10:38 AM

Darker beer: 10W30 Neustad Springs Dark Ale http://www.neustadtsprings.com/page3.html

Lighter Side: Steamwhistle
http://www.steamwhistle.ca/

CT-CT-CT

10-13-2006, 08:44 PM

Im not really a "beer guy", so when I do have one it has to be quality, AND large. And cold.

When in New Haven, CT, check out the "Blue Colla Brew" home stewed microbrew at Miya's Sushi, 68 Howe Ave.

It's NICE!!!

myron

10-15-2006, 03:35 PM

Texas road house had bullies on sale last night for $38, all I could drink......argh....

phlatlander

10-30-2006, 10:22 PM

A Ken Johnson inspired shot:

phlatlander

10-30-2006, 11:06 PM

Got the last name now: Eudora
Hmmmmm
11367

Mail him a bag of fresh poo...

...and some Bullies to let him know you meant well.

Not in same bag.

myron

10-30-2006, 11:37 PM

A Ken Johnson inspired shot:
makin me thirsty Phlat

1mystk

10-31-2006, 01:49 AM

OH YEAH?????????????
11377

I all of my days playing soccer with mixed teams, i can't say I have ever seen this happen!:eek:

Guess he's not washing his hands after that....oh my!:eek:

Good lord does this guy know I didn't wash my hands? :eek:

Spatafore

10-31-2006, 10:23 AM

Dog Fish head breweries 120minute IPA. Bells Brewerey Kalamazoo,MI Cherry ale in bar on draught only. Duval and Hoegartten. I live near Bells and they make the best beer in the world and the good stuff is on tap. Then there is a bar called Ashleys in Ann Arbor that also kills it.:D

I made a trip up to Bells in Feb. and was dissappointed with their Java Stout. It was not as smooth as the 6 packs I was getting near home. The Kalamazoo stout was extremely velvety though.

Krafthaus had some good beers also but I felt like I was in a run down saloon. The place was kinda grimey.

My last stop in Kalamazoo was Old Peninsula. I was more pleased at the quality waitresses then the beer. The eye candy made me forget that the beer there was not that great.

rockyrider

10-31-2006, 10:47 AM

what's that eerie halloweenie music?

JBone

11-17-2006, 04:37 PM

I love that stuff too. It's a little pricey though--$14.00 on tap or $18.00 for a 12 oz bottle. Ouch!!!

Huh? , I can buy a 4 pack of 120 minute IPA for about 25 bucks in Jersey.

The World Wide Stout is pricy @ 9 bucks a 12 oz bottle but oh so worth it.

hophead

11-17-2006, 04:50 PM

Huh? , I can buy a 4 pack of 120 minute IPA for about 25 bucks in Jersey.

The World Wide Stout is pricy @ 9 bucks a 12 oz bottle but oh so worth it.

That's a very good price. The best price I've seen around here is $176/case. I haven't looked that hard though. The first beer store that I went to that had the 120 was asking $55.00 a six pack. Montgomery county owns all of the liquor distribution so the prices here are higher than neighboring counties.

phlatlander

11-19-2006, 10:54 PM

Well I couldn't put this in the "good beer" thread, but it's going down anyways while I get my sculpture done.

phlatlander

11-19-2006, 10:55 PM

8.1%ABV...time to put the grinder up for the night...:)

myron

11-19-2006, 11:18 PM

8.1%ABV...time to put the grinder up for the night...:)

Good lord Phlats,what ya doin? Damn nice pic. Best keep that gravity shit under wraps. Next thing we know Carlo will be doing low angle high res macro shots.

phlatlander

11-19-2006, 11:27 PM

Good lord Phlats,what ya doin? Damn nice pic. Best keep that gravity shit under wraps. Next thing we know Carlo will be doing low angle high res macro shots.

On sale for 99¢ at the HyVee. We're talkin' only 12¢ per percent! YEEHAW!

real_ss_budgie

11-19-2006, 11:29 PM

Good lord Phlats,what ya doin? Damn nice pic. Best keep that gravity shit under wraps. Next thing we know Carlo will be doing low angle high res macro shots.

ive alreadt been there mans...but heres my latest street project..sharing a canvas *electrical box* with other street artists..dont you just dig the art medium being turned into art itself..chucked a misfit sticker just to spread the word and earn my next misfit project:D oi!

myron

11-19-2006, 11:31 PM

ive alreadt been there mans...but heres my latest street project..sharing a canvas *electrical box* with other street artists..dont you just dig the art medium being turned into art itself..chucked a misfit sticker just to spread the word and earn my next misfit project:D oi!

Holy Snappers Holy this holy that Holy funky big fat rat Holy piss holy crappers Jill Kuniff holy snappers I like Batman I Like Crass Robin's got a new bus pass Holy piss holy crappers Jill Kuniff holy snappers

phlatlander

11-20-2006, 12:12 AM

ive alreadt been there mans...but heres my latest street project..sharing a canvas *electrical box* with other street artists..dont you just dig the art medium being turned into art itself..chucked a misfit sticker just to spread the word and earn my next misfit project:D oi!

Cool stuff, Tagger.

Now to tack on another 6.5%...:)

Fug hell Myron. My lights are charged. Let's go ride - don't have to be at work until 8am. I usually make that Mountain Time.

myron

11-20-2006, 12:30 AM

fuggen Milton still hasnt returned my lights...the barstand

phlatlander

11-20-2006, 01:28 PM

ive alreadt been there mans...but heres my latest street project..sharing a canvas *electrical box* with other street artists..
..........

tmfm

11-21-2006, 09:51 PM

Victory Hop Wallop (very hard to find)?

Hmm,
Funny you should say that, as I have a half in my basement right now, and a pint at my side. It is seasonal though, celebrating that the hop harvest in the fall.
Next should be a Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale if all goes as planned. Mmmmm.