show me the beer!

[mr chris]

i like beer. just tried this beer, and its is good. what beer do you like?

[hophead]

If ya like that one, try Hempen Ale brewed by the Frederick Brewing Co. It took the Bronze at the GABF a few years ago.

I'll give you three guesses what I drink.

[dangerousdave]

Just kiddin of course, but to go from one or two every couple months to.....I turned her on to McEwans Scottish Ale, drank my whole 6 pack in a weekend... I've created a monster :D
What do I drink? whatcha got! and preferably lots of it!

[Spatafore]

I'll give you three guesses what I drink.

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale?

Victory Hop Devil?

Victory Hop Wallop (very hard to find)?

[UKrider]

Oooh, we've got so many!

Charles Wells - Bombardier
Timothy taylor - Landlord
Masham black sheep breweries - Black Sheep (duh!)
Bishops finger ( or nun's delight, as we call it!)

We have loads of independent breweries that produce everything, from your 'lager' style pale ales, to the real dark , heavy '80 shilling' type stuff.

If anyone's willing to open their taste buds, i'll ship them a bottle, & you can tell us all what you think.

NOTE!
I'm not doing it for ALL you thirsty buggers! you'll bankrupt me!
P.S. what are the laws about sending alcohol to the U.S.?

[hophead]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale?

Victory Hop Devil?

Victory Hop Wallop (very hard to find)?
Actually, I was refering to my avitar. I do like the first two that you listed. I have never had Hop Wallop.

[davkatreb]

Hmmm, I seem to remember this topic from another thread, but since we're sharing...

Red Hook ESB. Like Bass, but more hops.

Thirsty Dog Breweries Russian imperial Stout. Nine percent alcohol. A big ol' bottle of whoop ass.

Dogfish Head Breweries 60 Minute IPA. Damn, that stuff is hoppy, even for an IPA.

And sometimes, good ol' Jim Beam. That stuff likes me 'way too much. but sometimes I'll tear into in.

[dangerousdave]

Actually, I was refering to my avitar. I do like the first two that you listed. I have never had Hop Wallop.

Ya know being a NV resident i had to try out the Sierra Nevadas... thye were so / so nuthin I'd make a specail trip for... but hey now, I had some Russian Imperial Stout form a local brewery here and gaddamn it was one of the best kegs I ever da-rank!!! How 'bout that McEwans Scottish ale? thats some dandy stuff!!!
Oh, and UKRider if your serious, I'll not only reimburse ya for the shippin, hell, I'll pay for everything of course! provided that we complete a toast over the phone [that'd be "the tellie" for you wouldn't it? ;) ] or on-line... DavKatreb-maybe a mass tasting and toasting at a certain hour? tha's be kinda neat- whattcha think? DD
maybe a prearranged New Years toast in our honors? an some pics, ?

[ZMAN]

I just had a Cottonwood Almond Stout that was pretty damn tasty. But Stone Smoked Porter is a thing of beauty!

[hophead]

Ya know being a NV resident i had to try out the Sierra Nevadas... thye were so / so nuthin I'd make a specail trip for... but hey now, I had some Russian Imperial Stout form a local brewery here and gaddamn it was one of the best kegs I ever da-rank!!!
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is to American Pale Ale as Guinness is to Dry Irish Stout--a classic example. I think that was on my SAT......If not it should have been.

I hope that you meant by "best keg I ever drank" that you drank it with friends. If you single handedly consumed an entire keg of Imperial Stout I'd like to shake your hand. BTW, that's enough calories to circumnavigate the globe two or three times.

[onespeedesq]

Another great subject.

The Hop Devil and Hop Wallop sound great. I'll have to try to find some.

I am presently enjoying a Samuel Smith's India Ale. One of my favorites I haven't had in a while. My wife ordered a Sam Smith's Winter Welcome at dinner last night and the thought got stuck in my mind. I had a Mendecino (sp?) Red Tail Pale. Not bad.

Favs:
Avery IPA (yeah, it is)
Hazed and Infused (Boulder Brewing I think)
Mojo IPA (much more hoppy, Boulder too.)
Breckenridge Brewery IPA
Boddington's

But, don't go out and buy the Breck IPA. It's not the same in the bottle. You have to go to the source (aka THE Breck brewery, aka "home"). The on premises batches are way better. The perfect summer day often ends there. I'LL MEET YOU THERE.

Also, had something called Dogfish over Christmas. That was pretty good too. Maryland I think.

At GABF '99 I had the killer IPA from Humbolt Brewing, Co. That was my favorite of the night. The parts of the night I remember anyway. The brew pub in the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, CO does a nice IPA. I can't remember the name of the place, but I always try to hit it on the way through.

[BikeNinja]

I am a fan of the local brews by Swee****er Brewery, (especially their IPA and Festive seasonal) and the now defunct Dogwood brewery. Georgia passed a law in July allowing beers over 6% alcohol, so I have been drowning myself in the massive supplies of previously unavailable Belgian and various other brews now filling the shelves of our better bottle shops and bars - one bar, Brickstore Pub, has an entire upstairs bar now devoted to Belgian beers and its beer menu is 6 pages of small font, almost all high gravity. A lot of work is ahead. On the cheap, I like the Steel Reserve (211) 6% and Southpaw. Of course my own homebrews as well - I have an IPA that is decent right now, and an Espresso Stout that I am damn proud of having produced in my own kitchen.

[Cyclenaut]

I have seen the proverbial light. British real ales are where it's at!

Like UKRider's list, i'd like to add:
Well's Banana Bread Beer
Copper Dragon
And over the summer I had this amazing honey and ginger beer that I can't remember the name of. It was heaven in a bottle.

At home, I like Pete's Wicked Summer Blonde, Magic Hat, Fat Tire, and Dale's Pale Ale, the only microbrew in a can (from Lyons, CO).

[hophead]

I am a fan of the local brews by Swee****er Brewery, (especially their IPA and Festive seasonal) and the now defunct Dogwood brewery.
You've been censored by the DirtRag big brother. That's funny as hell. That happened to me once.

Didn't you know that sweet & water when made into one word is a no no?? It was Salt & water for me.

[onespeedesq]

CNaut: I forgot about Dale's Pale! They are cool. Good (enough) beer in a can. Pretty Sweet. Plus they promo'd the ability to recycle their cans this summer by giving away a nice full-suspend to the first people to return something like 3,000 cans. Aluminum cans- Aluminum bike.

UKRider: Sign me up for the import. The beers I had in London (the 18 hours I was there) were great. I also recently read about Burton on Trent and the ales from there. Send me some, Puhleeese!

[Cyclenaut]

Onespeed...I remember hearing about that. I was delivering a Maverick from Boulder to Dale (well, Dale's wife, really) and he gave me a tour of the brewery. They fill and seal all the cans by hand, two at a time. Very tasty stuff! And Dale is one of the most enthusiastically nice guys I've ever met.

[onespeedesq]

I think it was a Maverick they gave away. I think they actaully gave 3 away. Dale's (the beer) is great because you can crush the cans when your finished and they fit in your pack better. Tell Dale (the guy) I said thanks.

[BikeNinja]

I am not sure what was the problem. I tried to edit 2x before giving up. Swee****er, Swee****er, Swee****er. At any rate, they have good beer, and a great brewery tour - $5 gets you 4 pints, a glass, and the tour.

[Spatafore]

Actually, I was refering to my avitar. I do like the first two that you listed. I have never had Hop Wallop.


Hop Wallop is an Imperial IPA version of Hop Devil.

[SS_B]

The Hop Wallop is good but I think it's a bit unbalanced. Have you ever had the Hop Devil on cask? Completely different beer. FANTASTIC!
I have a Avery Hog Heaven, Lion Stout from Sri Lanka, Young's Double Chocolate Stout and an Old Nick, Brooklyn Chocolate, Urthel Ale, Dogfish Head Olde School (barley wine), Abbey de Leffe Blond, Lefthand Imperial Stout, Orkney Skullsplitter, Three Floyds Robert the Bruce Scottish Ale and a Victory Storm King Imperial Stout. That's what's in my fridge.

[mudskipper]

Ladys and germs
my current beer fridge offerings

Great lakes christmas ale ...um tasty
Youngs winter warmer
lindemans krieg lambic (for the wife)
and the damn tasty Delerium tremens Nocturnem


oh yeah and a couple home brews from my buddys lou and adam (oddly hopphead has yet to produce some of his own product for me )

that being said ..hopphead ALWAYS has a beer for me after rides....right at the trail head...AWESOME

Hey, that reminds me ...we need to ride some more HOPP ! :)

[UKrider]

Dangerous Dave/Onespeed,
Yeah, I'm serious, let me know if i'm gonna infringe any federal laws by shipping alcohol over state lines (thought that was a felony) & i'll figure out how to ship a bottle without those bastard baggage-handlers using it as a rugby ball!

[cosg]

I like root beer, does that count?

[Spatafore]

The Hop Wallop is good but I think it's a bit unbalanced. Have you ever had the Hop Devil on cask? Completely different beer. FANTASTIC!
I have a Avery Hog Heaven, Lion Stout from Sri Lanka, Young's Double Chocolate Stout and an Old Nick, Brooklyn Chocolate, Urthel Ale, Dogfish Head Olde School (barley wine), Abbey de Leffe Blond, Lefthand Imperial Stout, Orkney Skullsplitter, Three Floyds Robert the Bruce Scottish Ale and a Victory Storm King Imperial Stout. That's what's in my fridge.

Yea, I have had it on cask. You reminded me about Brooklyn's Black Chocolate Stout. Mmmmm, velvety! I am actually into Belgiums the most though. Unibroue has to greats: Trois Pistoles and Maudite. And I almost forgot about Victory's Golden Monkey. I also love St. Sebastian's Triple.

[SS_B]

Almost forgot about the 2 bottles of DeuS (Brut Des Flandres) and just one Victory V12 stashed in the basement!

[robcycle]

Anything by Weyerbacher is a favorite. Especially the Merry Monks Ale, Old Heathen, Blithering Idiot. I would have to say their best beer is Heresy. It is their imperial stout aged for six months in used bourbon cask. Awesome. I have Troegs Mad Elf last night. It rocked. And the Sierra Nevada Porter and Stout are always in the fridge. Oh yeah, Saranac. It (relativly) inexpensive, and GOOD.

-Rob.

[hophead]

I am not sure what was the problem. I tried to edit 2x before giving up. Swee****er, Swee****er, Swee****er. At any rate, they have good beer, and a great brewery tour - $5 gets you 4 pints, a glass, and the tour.
Ninja, think about the letters that are replaced by the****'s. What do they spell? ;)

[UKrider]

Orkney skullsplitter is a SERIOUSLY good pint!

Well, all i can say is this, i have been educated tonight, there is a strong belief in the U.K. that yanks couldn't piss good beer, but you folks obviously know your ales, so thank you for strengthening the worldwide brotherhood (& sisterhood!) of real ale boozers the world over!
P.S.
Can you tell i've had a pint or severn?

[Marticus1]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale?

Victory Hop Devil?

Victory Hop Wallop (very hard to find)?


Spatafore -- Victory Hop Wallop is only available in limited quantities as of November of this past year, but if you are ever in the Philly area, they have a brew pub on their brewery's premises in Downingtown about 20 miles west of Philly. It would almost certainly be on tap there whenever they brew it.

* * *
As for other brews:

Corsendonk Brown Ale
Negro Modelo
Pete's Summer Brew and Strawberry Blonde
Sam Adam's Summer Ale

[hophead]

Orkney skullsplitter is a SERIOUSLY good pint!

Well, all i can say is this, i have been educated tonight, there is a strong belief in the U.K. that yanks couldn't piss good beer, but you folks obviously know your ales, so thank you for strengthening the worldwide brotherhood (& sisterhood!) of real ale boozers the world over!
P.S.
Can you tell i've had a pint or severn?
I rember the first time I had a Skullsplitter. It was right after breakfast on the Chesapeke Bay. We were out fishing for Rockfish. I had no idea what was about to cross my lips. I think that stuff is about 9.5% ABV and it's a meal too. Good stuff though.

Can't blame you all for thinkin' we drink piss water over here. Look at who's the King of Beers. Since the late 80's there's been a beer revolution here in the states. Now there's just about any style of beer that you can imagine available locally not to mention home brew.

[UKrider]

King of beers - BLEUURGH!

Hmm, my brother-in-law lives 50 miles out of Denver, seems like that's a good enough excuse to come sample some good ale! :D


Unfortunately, the 10 most popular beers in this country are now 'lager' style beers, but there are enough real ale drinkers to keep the flame alive, just ask cyclenaut, she's had a beer or 10 with a few good examples of them!


P.S.
cyclenaut, this was not meant as anything derogatory to yorkshiremen! :D

[hophead]

Hmm, my brother-in-law lives 50 miles out of Denver, seems like that's a good enough excuse to come sample some good ale! :D
Pretty good mtn biking there too.

[bdee]

My long time favorite - Highland Gaelic Ale. I can't get it in New England. But my folks just brought up two six packs from N.C. I grew very accustomed to it when I lived in N.C. Other than that it's Harpoon or Newport Storm on a regular basis, or Bass.

[adam1]

i just finished this, not bad after the first one.

[Spatafore]

Spatafore -- Victory Hop Wallop is only available in limited quantities as of November of this past year, but if you are ever in the Philly area, they have a brew pub on their brewery's premises in Downingtown about 20 miles west of Philly. It would almost certainly be on tap there whenever they brew it.

* * *
As for other brews:

Corsendonk Brown Ale
Negro Modelo
Pete's Summer Brew and Strawberry Blonde
Sam Adam's Summer Ale

I have had Negro Modelo a few years ago but forgot if I liked it or not. I love Corsendonk Brown Ale though. As for Pete's and Sammy A's, they are alright, I am just into more complex beers. I miss living in PA where there are so many 6 pack shops. (My favorite is D's near Pittsburgh). 6 pack shops here in Ohio are pretty much non-existant.

[quazar76]

What's up Tom?
I spent Christmas in Colorado Springs and a friend of mine is friends with one of the Brewers from Bristol Brewing Co. there. He brought over two growlers of their stout which was enhanced with cherries for the holidays. It was excellent, a bit hoppy for a stout, which was nice, and it was very smooth - not too carbonated. What's more is that we had run out of beer and only had wine. So he was kind of like Santa bringing us his homebrew. He kind of looked like Santa too, except he was a hippy.

When are you coming out here to visit. Ethan is coming in January.

[Spatafore]

Hey Quazar76! (nice f#@*$ing name)

Only you would think of that Matt...

I would love to come out there with Ethan, but I will be busy for the next few months for I just bought a house! It's a pretty sweet pad with 4 bedrooms, 2 car garage and 1.6 acres, most of which are woods. I have 1 week of vaca., but I already have it booked for the Keys. I am sure you will be back a little bit for the summer right? We can hit Hartwood and Frick in the Burgh and then come over my way to ride Vulture's Knob, and see what I built at Ray's Indoor Park. Afterwards, we can either hit a microbrewery or start a batch at my house. My first project in the new house is to build a custom bar with a kegerator and ample space to brew right there at the bar. I am sure it will be in place if you can make it over there this summer. I will have 2 weeks vaca. in 2006 and I will come out for a long weekend.

[mr chris]

ummmm belgian, very good even though these are the more massed produced types...

[mudskipper]

Mr Chris

yeah those belgains are ok
but once you make the jump to trappist style or other smaller production breweries..you'll probably like those more ..That being said I do like the hoegarden alot too

Have you tried the ALLAGASH DOUBLE ?????
a yummy production from the fine folks in maine ...
ummm tasty and generally less expensive than delerium, golden drak, orvall or corsendonk

:D

[mr chris]

i like http://www.chimay.be/ and http://www.achouffe.be/

though can be a bit of a pain to get here in canada :(

[hophead]

i like http://www.chimay.be/ and http://www.achouffe.be/

though can be a bit of a pain to get here in canada :(
Yea, you guys are screwed. I was in Canada a couple of summers ago fishing and I couldn't believe how lame the beer selection was. Not only that, but expensive too.

One thing I did notice--you can get just about any Canadian or American beer in a container the size of a paint can.

[mr chris]

Yea, you guys are screwed. I was in Canada a couple of summers ago fishing and I couldn't believe how lame the beer selection was. Not only that, but expensive too.

One thing I did notice--you can get just about any Canadian or American beer in a container the size of a paint can.

thats the http://www.lcbo.com/ here, they are evil and never buy enough micro beers to sell. i have to go to several outlets to find the beer i want.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/jsp/HolidayDetails.jsp?language=EN&itemNumber=562397&resultPage=searchResults
this was the only decent beer set they had this year and it is already sold out :mad:

heh those are bubba cans for all your hunting and fishing needs

[hophead]

Sounds like you are a prime candidate for home brewing Mr. Chris.

[Spatafore]

YES!!! Start homebrewing yourself Chris. With the right book onhand eg. "Clone Brews", you can make sooooooooo many good beers, and it is way more enjoyable to be drinking a great beer that YOU made! Your friends will envy you and might soon follow suit. If they don't, cut them off after a few beers. Lol!

[plume_mtb]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale?

Victory Hop Devil?

Victory Hop Wallop (very hard to find)?

I love all those brews. I quite found of the hops.

[geckoman]

I had a dream last night and discovered my perfect beer. It was in a brown bottle and I couldn't make out the name (duh it was a dream) but I do remember that one of the letters was an "o" with two dots above it making it probably foreign. My guess is that I've had it before a long time ago and it may not even be the right beer. The important part was the taste. It was a dark beer with a nutty taste and a sweet finish but not hefe weissen sweet, just a hint of sweet and not red, but brown. Not too thick either, somewhat refreshing instead. Can anyone tell me what beer it is that I'm searching for? This is not a riddle.

[R2K]

Can't help with the dream beer, but I Enjoyed a "Wee Heavy" from a Scottish brewery. Tasty!

[PutAwayWet]

I like Geary's Pale Ale (http://www.gearybrewing.com/pages/pale.php). I like all of their beers I've tried, actually, but the Pale Ale is my favorite. Bar Harbor Brewing (http://www.barharborbrewing.com/products.html)'s Cadillac Stout is probably the best beer I've ever had, but you can only get it way up there in Maine. I buy lots when I visit Acadia each fall. The ales are good too, but damn - that stout is where it's at!

[hophead]

I was in Maine fishing last summer and ran across Cadillac Stout. Pretty good stuff. I also had a local oatmeal stout that was sold in 1/2 gallon glass jug like moonshine. I don't remember who brewed it, but it was pretty tastee.

[ssinboston]

Geckoman check out Oberdorfer, it's Bavarian, they brew a few different kinds.
Hey, any Beer Advocates coming up to Boston for the extreme beer fest Jan 29th?
Just picked up some Wyerbacher Insanity, and some Smuttynose Smuttinator, cant wait to try them. Any one have any experience with any of them?

[Spatafore]

Hophead,...Have you have had Bells Java Stout? One of my favorite stouts.

Does anyone else like Unibroue?

[k.buz]

Two words: Woodchuck Cider. The stuff is great. I like guiness, but prefer "the small furry woodland creature." But usually if I'm at a bar I drink a little Capitan Morgan and Coke.

Does anyone know if they sell Woodchuck on the west coast? I've found it as far west as Minnesota. We're moving out that way in a few months and I'm wondering if I'm going to have to import it!

[CockeDRoach]

my favorite beer is a four pack of guiness pint cans.

but i also like (you guys are gonna hate me for this)
dos XX
corona
heineken-did i misspell that
st.pauli girl
stingray ale-got it in cozumel
Miller
Bud
Coors
and Natural lite-yes, i know it tastes like piss, but i'm in college and $15 for a case is damn good spending

but i have a question, when it comes to liquor what are ya'll fans of?
for me is good ol' Texas T. tequila that is.
Jose cuervo and this stuff they sell at the LLS called paintstripper.

[OTBSkinloss]

yes, i know it tastes like piss, but i'm in college and $15 for a case is damn good spending


If that's a major consideration, you might wanna try my old college days standby. Bergie, short for Bergermeister. Back in the early 80's, it was about $2.75 per case. Tastes like it too.
MMMMMMM Bergie
:D

[JBone]

Gimme a

Anything from DogFish Brewery
Victory Golden Monkey or Horizontal Barleywine
Unibrou Trois Pistoles or La fin Du Monde
Brooklyn Lager
Corsendonk Brown Ale
Beamish Stout
Ayinger Eisenbock

mmmm....just typing that makes me thirsty!

[mr chris]

trap monk beer, yum....

[geckoman]

Tried a brew out of Boulder last weekend. They make a few different ones. This one was called Never Summer I think. It was pretty good for an easy drinking beer. No problem to finish off a sixer without feeling bloated and it's dark and tasty. I can't tell you in all the malty hoppy technical terms, but it's decent beer at a decent price.

[mr chris]

was infused with black currents... and a tripple

[INNES]

I love going out and getting a nice McEwan's IPA. When I can't find it or afford it, I'll go for a case of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

[mr chris]

had a moment on that trial in ontario, burn leaf for the earth mother...

huck "eh" canuck

[onespeedesq]

Tried a brew out of Boulder . . . called Never Summer . . . can't tell you in all the malty hoppy technical terms.

That's one of their sweeter brews. I would call it "maltier", but I'm no pro. (I'll have to keep practicing). They also make two of the brews I mentioned earlier. The Hazed and Infused is a dryhopped IPA (I think) that is just outstanding. The other is the Mojo, which is intended to be super hoppy. I liked the Mojo pretty well when I first had it, but since I've grown to think it is gimmicky. It is very clear, and the sharpness is the only flavor.

But, try the Hazed. Mmm Mmm Good.

[ridekona]

Rogue Brewery's "Dead Guy Ale" is my newest favorite. Brewed in Oregon where I hope to move to soon

[Fook...I'm Dave]

i had a bottle of St. Peter's Cream Stout for new years. i'm no good with the terminology but it was quite good and strong tasting. and it came in a nifty looking bottle. http://www.stpetersbrewery.co.uk/

i also had another tasty beer at the local bar the other night. i can't remember the name but it was a Belgian beer and the name was really long like "something something belgian white beer" or something to that effect. and the beer was actually white also, i'll have to get another one next time i'm over there..

[mr chris]

the best beer i ever had was made out of black currants. it was an infussion, like the clove stuff the monks make. but way nicer more mellow crispness...
anyway here is a bike i built out of the spare parts box. its going to be for an alley cat in bolton. of course beer will be involved.

[Spatafore]

Here is a pic of one of my favorites. St. Sebastian Dark. Good luck finding it.

[JBone]

St. Sebastian Dark I've got this and much more about 5 mins from my house....talk about enabling!

[mr chris]

oooohhhhh a re-corking option on the bottle. must say that is a very civilized option.


Here is a pic of one of my favorites. St. Sebastian Dark. Good luck finding it.

[hophead]

oooohhhhh a re-corking option on the bottle. must say that is a very civilized option.
Unless those are really enormous bottles, I would forgo the recorking option. Growlers and mini kegs should be consumed the day they are opened as well as big bottles. Look at them as a pitcher with a lid. Once oxygen has come in contact with beer it rapidly deteriorates. Have you ever had day old beer out of a keg with a hand pump? That nasty cardboard flavor is due to oxidation, so use the stopper only if the bottle cannot be consumed in a sitting and even then, try to finish it off within 24 hours. Bottoms up! :)

Slainte.

[Spatafore]

I agree with Hophead. ST. Sebastian has those Grolsch-style caps but they really only do any good if you plan to reuse them in a homebrew batch later.(Hmmmmm... with the paper label off, they would be nice looking bottles to put my homebrew in!) Once that O2 hits, its never the same. Anyways, once you start sucking down one of these, you won't stop until it's gone. They are so good.

[model3224]

hrm...well, i'm really just "hoppin'" out (hehe....) into the beer world.

i liked the good old mass produced standards, like yuengling and guiness.

i really like sierra nevada, every day for a week i used to get off of work with a steak sub, and i'd stop and pick up a pint bottle of that stuff to go with it. puurrr-fection.

upon a friend's heavy recommendation, i picked up a bottle of delerium nocturnum. i liked it, but i think i'll like the white version (d. tremens) a little better.

i also tried some beer along time ago...something "dog" with gonzo art on the label. the specific flavor was "in heat wheat." definitely a sweet,creamy delight.

[OTBSkinloss]

Flying Dog In Heat Wheat. Personally I prefer thier Doggie Style Amber Ale. Not that any of the Flying Dogs are the best. Lotsa live yeast. yuk!

[mr chris]

hee well i can almost say i never had a bottle that remained undrunk for longer than 24 hours... i like the recorking option if a location/spectator change is needed at a 24 hour race or other event, prevents spillage...



Unless those are really enormous bottles, I would forgo the recorking option. Growlers and mini kegs should be consumed the day they are opened as well as big bottles. Look at them as a pitcher with a lid. Once oxygen has come in contact with beer it rapidly deteriorates. Have you ever had day old beer out of a keg with a hand pump? That nasty cardboard flavor is due to oxidation, so use the stopper only if the bottle cannot be consumed in a sitting and even then, try to finish it off within 24 hours. Bottoms up! :)

Slainte.

[R2K]

I'm silly for Mirror Pond, but maybe that's because I used to live in Bend and spent way too much time at the Deschutes Brewery.
Oh and about that "Never Summer" beer, that's named after the Never Summer Range in Rocky Mountain National Park. Boy are they named appropiately. :rolleyes:

[mr chris]

in the maple syrup. makes a damn fine beer...

huck"eh"canuck
chris

[mr chris]

bitburger... a transportable beer on the kubel...

[robcycle]

Slightly off topic, but last night someone informed me that the top of a Grolsch bottle is ceramic and makes a fine roach clip. Anyone tried this? Does it get hot?

-Rob.

Oh yeah, I had Storm King Imperial Stout last night and it was GOOD! (Not toooo hoppy, though :( )

[onespeedesq]

the top of a Grolsch bottle is ceramic and makes a fine roach clip

Not that I would know, but this works perfectly. I've been told, that is.

[hophead]

Slightly off topic, but last night someone informed me that the top of a Grolsch bottle is ceramic and makes a fine roach clip. Anyone tried this? Does it get hot?

-Rob.

Oh yeah, I had Storm King Imperial Stout last night and it was GOOD! (Not toooo hoppy, though :( )
Shouldn't you have posted this in the "McGuyver" thread? :D

[R2K]

Not that I would know, but this works perfectly. I've been told, that is.

Well, they WERE ceramic up until about 4-5 years ago. Now they're plastic.

[salsaboy]

beer of choice at the moment is

http://www.bateman.co.uk/Beers/Images/hooker!2.jpg (hooker)

[onespeedesq]

Well, they WERE ceramic up until about 4-5 years ago. Now they're plastic.

I guess I'm showing my age here!

[Spatafore]

You might not be able to use the cap as a roach clip b/c of the plastic but a buddy of myne was always knowned for his Grolsch bongs. He would drill a hole in the side at an angle and throw in a glass slide and wah la.

[mr chris]

not bad, though "bongs" are a bit heavy to carry around. i take avid stainless steel tubing for the "pipe-tube" or "stem" as they call it. the rest is made out of iron wood. packs nice, light, ...

[mr chris]

shit... it's been a while, can't wait until it gets warm... sheild rock is great!

assgas
mr chris

[too40sx]

One of the best beers i've had lately was out of a Saranac sampler case. It was their mocha stout, graet beer to drink while i was playin some late night gt3.

[mudskipper]

Most of you pittsburgh folk will agree that while pittsburgh brewing's efforts are applauded, their beers lack something called taste...
so, while I was in the burgh a few weeks ago, I had a new product called Big Hop Ale from East end Brewing
http://www.eastendbrewing.com/

its a pretty damn good beer and a might tasty if you like the hops...kinda like hop devil, yet smoother

anyhow the brewer is really making an effort at organic and sustainable brewing and as far as I can tell
its a one man show for the most part.

Max, May i suggest a Beer me article on this stuff ?

[Treysteruk]

Nothin' like a nice brewski post ride.

St Austell Brewery - St Austell, Cornwall, U.K., do some schweet brews. check out the link

http://www.rhactiv.co.uk/sta/bottled.asp

I also like the mighty HOEGAARDEN! For those that don't know it's a tasty 'blonde' beer

http://www.silrubin.com/hoeg_white.htm

And finally the great TIGER!

http://www.tigerbeer.com/main.asp

They're all good, but drink in moderation y'all or you may give your country a bad name like the English football thugs have!

Peace Out, Treyster

[strong dog]

They stopped making those in the early nineties I think. They're all plastic now. I have a ceramic one and can attest to their dual purpose.

[dave66]

red cap ale - in a stubby!
a nice unassuming ale in the perfect drinking vessel. Suitable for curling bonspeils, alleycats or field parties

[mr chris]

another hoser

[Spatafore]

One of the best beers i've had lately was out of a Saranac sampler case. It was their mocha stout, graet beer to drink while i was playin some late night gt3.

Saranac still have that Caramel Porter in their sampler? That was my favorite one of the 12 pack. Mmmmmm.

[mr chris]

tomato juice beer

[too40sx]

I was reading Mountian Biking UK and noticed Steve Peat drinking Stella Artois so i figured i'd try it at a bar. its definatly nothin fancy, but still a good beer.

[too40sx]

Saranac still have that Caramel Porter in their sampler? That was my favorite one of the 12 pack. Mmmmmm.

Indeed they do, and its geat.

[INNES]

I was reading Mountian Biking UK and noticed Steve Peat drinking Stella Artois so i figured i'd try it at a bar. its definatly nothin fancy, but still a good beer.

When I was in Scotland this past summer, I found that Stella was the drink of the wives.

[Cyclenaut]

I was reading Mountian Biking UK and noticed Steve Peat drinking Stella Artois so i figured i'd try it at a bar. its definatly nothin fancy, but still a good beer.

Why on earth would you read MBUK?? It's good for lining cat pans and bird cages, certainly not for beer recommendations.

If you want real English beer, you need to find yourself a real ale.

[hophead]

If you want real English beer, you need to find yourself a real ale.
For more on real ale, click here:CAMRA ( http://www.camra.org.uk/SHWebClass.ASP?WCI=ShowCat&CatID=1)

[dave66]

another hoser
absolutely - born and raised in the land of another hallowed Canadian brew - Labatt Crystal. [Owen Sound On]
So just how far off the Bruce trail are you? North end or Southern?

[too40sx]

When I was in Scotland this past summer, I found that Stella was the drink of the wives.

haha, ok. just thought i'd give it a try. yeungling is still my cheap bar bar beer and always will be. as far as campaigning for good ales, i don't like ale that much. i like lagers a bit more. If i choose an Ale while i'm out i like Victory Hop Devil, its a pretty good india pale ale (Saranac has a good IPA too). anytime i try and tell someone about a real beer, there usaully give me the answer that they love there Coor light and will never change.

i was reading MBUK in a book store when i took a break from studying. Dirt Rag is the only mag i actually buy any more.

[Treysteruk]

Why on earth would you read MBUK?? It's good for lining cat pans and bird cages.

I would agree, I'd also add 'Why on earth would you read MBR??' as both mags are complete pony.

If you're ever in England, please do not judge the bike by scene as that reflected in these two mediocre titles.

Bike to the beer though...

It's got to be a Hoegaarden! Nice on a warm summers evening with your fave' chums. Have it with some toasted whole meal pittas, a dollop of Houmous and some shelled pistashio nuts. Obviously Ice cream to follow.

Bo Selecta, it's proper Bo I tell thee!

[too40sx]

I've had hoegaarden a bunch of times but i can't seem to aquire a taste for it.

[mr chris]

hey i've been up to owen sound, love to ride around three stages and area (collingwood). bruce trail is just a couple of klicks from me. im about in the middle part of it.


absolutely - born and raised in the land of another hallowed Canadian brew - Labatt Crystal. [Owen Sound On]
So just how far off the Bruce trail are you? North end or Southern?

[mr chris]

and stuff, like the art work and the bike bling is nice also...

[mr chris]

found this beer though, not bad...

[Fran Diesel]

Vermont's finest winter ale: Long Trail Hibernator

[redleg1-7FA]

well i'min the army and live in germany, so i get to drink all the good old world beer in my lil bavarian area ( schweinfurt ) it's killer good stuff!
heffyweisen,munchofs ( dunkle ) bier, scheinfurter, roth bier, werner brau, zelta, rothenburger and don't forget about the bierschnapps!!

but i guess my ol fav is resh guinness!

[mr chris]

i built a trial named after this beer....

[canineK9]

Its true, Rogue Chocolate Stout is addictive. (In a good way).

[model3224]

when i was in rehoboth last weekend, i had a pint of dogfish head's 90 minute ipa.

dude, i think i just had my first beergasm.

[American_Lesion]

okay,
so I'm up in RI helping my brother with a move ( I always get suckered into driving the uhaul), and I sampled some Dogfish Head Aprihop IPA. Best when already good and drunk. Easy on the bowels, though.

[bdee]

Hey Lesion, if you want to ride while you're in RI let me know. I can usually ride after work, you can borrow a bike if you didn't bring one. Most my bikes are 19", althought the Chameleon is fairly flexible due to the sloping top tube. BTW - try some Newport Storm while you're in RI. Good stuff.

[SNP]

Old Rasputin, brewed by Mendocino Coast Brewery-North California Coast.

Charcoal black, 9% by volume. Rich, dark and not too filling. Less trips to the men’s room as one or two will do the trick!

[model3224]

ah, dogfish. i tried their 90 minute ipa when i was at their tavern in rehobeoth. and then just now i i found out that the local bar has the 60 minute on tap. and they sell most of their other varieties.

i think i'll be visiting that place frequently.

[hophead]

Old Rasputin, brewed by Mendocino Coast Brewery-North California Coast.

Charcoal black, 9% by volume. Rich, dark and not too filling. Less trips to the men’s room as one or two will do the trick!
Got a couple of 4pks in the garage fridge. That's definitely one to sip while sitting in front of the fire in January.

[American_Lesion]

bdee,

Well, I'd love to go....

But I'm back in PA already....I'll be back in Warwick on Thursday thru Sunday, but my brother's situation--and health--are desperate enough that I can't really break away to do any riding (damn, damn, damn). He's in pretty rough shape with his celiac disease. Needless to say, the bulk of the loading is falling upon myself (well it did for this last pickup truck/ trailer load) and I don't know how this U-Haul truck load will pan out (at least he's contracted a few of his friends to help this time). Of course I get to drive...again.

I never spent a lot of time in New England prior to this spring...and I passed premature judgement on your digs...I didn't think there was much ridin' to be had up that-a-way (outside of Mt. Snow and what-not in the Vermont/ New Hamster neighborhood, but I had a myopic view of even that until I gots a firsthand eyeball of it). Wow. There's ridin' to be had in Rhodie Land....Connecticut....Vermont..and New Hamster. Enough so that I wanna go back. Its-a-bootiful.

This from the guy who is really biased (and spoiled) from living in NW Pennsylvania. Until recently, I thought this place offered about the best ridin' to be had east of the Rockies. Guess I have to ride a bit more before I go makin' those kinda calls. New Englanders: I'm sorta envious.

Back to the beers....

Had a Rogue Dead Guy for the first time in eons....was as good as I recall. The getting piss warm in the cab of the truck and being re-refrigerated didn't seem to do it any harm. I really miss being able to easily find microbrews like this in western PA. Trying to find quality oddball bottled beers in Venango County is like trying to buy a snuff film. There was Lindeman's Framboise Lambic ( the first since my Alaska days, a welcome visit from an old friend, for those who haven't had one, its a Belgian Import with secondary fermentation caused by the introduction of fresh raspberries....yum), and a Melbourne Strawberry Import from Britain (very sweet, slightly syrupy....I'm assuming it is a lambic style beer as well).

I noticed lots of "Boycott Budweiser" bumper stickers in Rhode Island. I couldn't agree more. Ban that pisswater.

I'd like to say fanks again bdee....hopefully I'll get your way again soon. I'll let ya know.


Yours in nudity and lewdity,

Lesion

[mr chris]

always handy to pack along...

[Style 10/6]

I must say that as yet I am not well versed in the ways of beer, however the education is still ongoing.:) Some of those that I currently enjoy are: Newcastle Brown Ale, Blue Moon, Fat Tire Amber Ale, and Shiner Hefeweizen.
Oh, and on the cheap beer front I like Pabst and Bush Light.

[Spatafore]

I must say that as yet I am not well versed in the ways of beer, however the education is still ongoing.:) Some of those that I currently enjoy are: Newcastle Brown Ale, Blue Moon, Fat Tire Amber Ale, and Shiner Hefeweizen.
Oh, and on the cheap beer front I like Pabst and Bush Light.

You need to find out where a good tap house and 6 pack shop are and hit it one weekend. Go with a buddy and split the beers you try so you can sample twice as many. Then mix and match a 6 pack to take home. Do that once or twice and you'll most like have some new favorite beers. :D

[Style 10/6]

That's on the agenda ... hopefully this weekend or next I'l be able to do just that. Thanks!

[hophead]

I must say that as yet I am not well versed in the ways of beer, however the education is still ongoing.:)
If you love beer and want to learn more about it, take a trip to The Brickskeller (http://www.thebrickskeller.com) in NW DC. Here's the beer list (http://www.thebrickskeller.net/_wsn/page3.html)

When the first beer that you order arrives, order another. It takes quite sometime due to their massive inventory.

-Slainte

[wigger thomas]

This is local to Asheville,NC. Picked some up when I was riding there. The head looked better before I went to find the camera. This stuff is outstanding. Their Gaelic Ale is great too.

[American_Lesion]

Yesterday I picked up a case of Erie Brewing Company's Railbender Ale--I highly reccommend it.

Hints of chocolate & raspberry combine with a bold hoppiness in a dark beer--not overly carbonated or thick and just complicated enough.

Sadly, after consuming six or so, my friends Danny Jr., Jennifer and I strolled to Brewbusters pub...where we went about consuming Penn Dark and Jaegermeister.

I have NO idea what was up the barmaid's butt, but I guess you can't take a nap where you want in Pennsylvania anymore. Things escalated, and anyhow, I have to find a new place to drink.

I don't blame the folks at Erie Brewing Company for this. I blame that rude barmaid. She lives down the street. I used to wave when she walked by. I'll still wave, but with significantly fewer fingers.

[mr chris]

probally something dark and fermented in a clay pot...

funny gif...

[mr chris]

build it and they will come

[mr chris]

gotten belgisch!

[hophead]

Just took a walk down to the beer cellar to see what kind of strange wintery brews were lingering around:

I found a case of 2003 Sierra Nevada Bigfoot, A couple of sixers of 2000 Bigfoot, A bottle of Thomas Hardy's Ale Silver Anniversary vintage 1993, An assload of Sam Adams original vintage 1994 Triple Boch (tastes like shit, but comes in a really cool bottle) a few bottles of the GABF silver medal award winning 1995 Blue Ridge Subliminator, and a magnum of the turn of the millenium Anchor Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Ale.

Too bad I don't drink.

Oh yeah, one other thing: A 26 year old cask strength bottle of Glenlivit bottled in 1976 at 118.6 proof.

Damn, I'm getting thirsty!!

[myron]

Lately my thing has been Trumer Pils. Dont know much about it,but I like the taste and it makes me drunk.

[OTBSkinloss]

I've been on kind of a weird kick lately. Arrogant Bastard and scotch rocks. They go great with Butches peal and eat shrimp.

[davkatreb]

Dogfish Head Punk. Pumpkin ale, it is, and I didn't know what to expect. Guess what? It's good! No, really, I liked it. Yummy.

[fudgedit]

I found a new tasty treat from the folks down the road in New Glarus, WI. New Glarus Black Wheat. It has all the roastiness of a decent porter with a nice hint of cinnamon and clove. Very reminiscent of some of the finest home brews I have ever tasted. I liked it so much I asked santa for a case! If you like a roasty brew for the winter but hate getting slaughtered with the full belly that porters tend to give you, then I'd highly recommend this wonderful treat. Also, digging their Tailwagger Barley Wine. Great taste without the super high alcohol of some other BW. Speaking of wonders in the beer cellar. Dad dragged out a unlabled six pack of homebrew that has to be from 98 (last time I brewed). Might tackle that when I visit folks at xmas.

[hophead]

Speaking of wonders in the beer cellar. Dad dragged out a unlabled six pack of homebrew that has to be from 98 (last time I brewed). Might tackle that when I visit folks at xmas.
One word of caution, most beer, with the exception of heavily hopped high alcohol brews, don't do well with age. Bottle conditioned home brew can get down right disgusting if kept lingering around too long. Reason being is yeast autolysis. After the yeast have run out of sugar to consume, they start to canibalize each other. The byproducts of autolysis give the brew a burned rubber odor and taste to match.

Barley wine ales and other very strong specialty brews can keep for many years, but they are the exceptions. Most beer is best consumed fresh.

[mr chris]

under fire....

[OTBSkinloss]

One word of caution, most beer, with the exception of heavily hopped high alcohol brews, don't do well with age. Bottle conditioned home brew can get down right disgusting if kept lingering around too long. Reason being is yeast autolysis. After the yeast have run out of sugar to consume, they start to canibalize each other. The byproducts of autolysis give the brew a burned rubber odor and taste to match.

Barley wine ales and other very strong specialty brews can keep for many years, but they are the exceptions. Most beer is best consumed fresh.

So my case of "Billy beer" wasn't such a great investment?
MMMMM 30 year old novelty beer!


Apologies to Homer S.

[hophead]

So my case of "Billy beer" wasn't such a great investment?
MMMMM 30 year old novelty beer!


Apologies to Homer S.
That's the same boat I'm in with the Triple Boch. Not drinkable unless you like a brew that tastes like Nyquil mixed with maple syrup.

[halfinch]

Dogfish Head Punk. Pumpkin ale, it is, and I didn't know what to expect. Guess what? It's good! No, really, I liked it. Yummy.

try all of their IPA's. cant go wrong.

[davkatreb]

try all of their IPA's. cant go wrong.
Been there, done that. Darn tootin' they are yummy. Overflowing with hoppy goodness, they are.

[randymar]

Top Five Year-Round:

DFH :60 IPA
Victory HopDevil
Hagic Hat Blind Faith
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
River Horse HopHazard



Top Five Winter Seasonals

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
Sam Smith's Winter Warmer
Flying Fish Grand Cru Winter Ale
Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

[mr chris]

will add several meters to the trail... what better structure to build on this day...

[mr chris]

hmmm, clapping away on an old typewriter... those where painful years... tandy 64... hmmm thinking about the trails which i built and rode...

[mr chris]

they should have made a captian klink ceral...

[vermeer]

:D mr chris,

do you mind if i ask where you live?

i'm not superfar from toronto, and near the bruce trail.

love the first beer. love all beers, enjoyed some witchwood over the holidays care of the missus parents. used to live in blighty and tried tons of different ales, stouts, and beers of unfamilier nature.

cheers and happy new years to all,

vermeer

[sonny4012]

hey all, living where i do, amongst my friends i am considered a bit eccentric ('f@$&in weird' is how they put it). They dont understand my love of biking, hockey, reading, or the fine art of the dark beer. all they consume is vast quantities of the typical bud, miller, keystone, basically any and all watered down mass produced american beer. my palate is much more refined. Guiness, Bass, and Rogue are some of my current favorites. Went to Germany a few summers ago and wow, great beer. ever have the chance, visit the brewery Hofbrahaus (spelling may be wrong). also just got back from Portland, Maine. Great bars there. Gritty McDuff's brew their own which is great. Their Scottish Ale is in season now, and it rocks. Thats about it. oh ya, anyone out there ever try Fat Tire, i always want to but cant get it where i reside. take care and dont drink and drive (very stupid and VERY expensive pain in the ass)

[JBone]

I just had the pleasure (my wallet may disagree) of buying the last 12 bottles of Dogfish Head World Wide Stout at the local store. This beer, for the uninformed, is rated (2004 vintage is what I got) @ 23 % alch. with a rise in alch. by the aging process. I've had this beer in the past and it is amazing. Very much like a port wine more so than a beer. Not for the fainthearted or light beer drinkers!

[catskillclimber]

I like boring beer.
Guiness, Bass, Newcastle, Saranac Black Forest, Old Slugger (Milford, NY), Ommegang (Cooperstown, NY), anything red. Lighter stuff-Becks. There was a really good red beer I had years ago in Montreal in a bar called Loony's (I think). I can't remember what it was called but I remember it had a blue and white label. Wish I could find it.

[hophead]

There was a really good red beer I had years ago in Montreal in a bar called Loony's (I think). I can't remember what it was called but I remember it had a blue and white label. Wish I could find it.
Did the label look somthing like this......

[catskillclimber]

Did the label look somthing like this......

Holy Sh*t, that's it!!!

[hophead]

Holy Sh*t, that's it!!!
Well then you're in luck. Labatt Blue is almost as easy to find as Budweiser.

[davkatreb]

Budweiser.
(Tick, tick, tick...)

[hophead]

(Tick, tick, tick...)
Are you counting the seconds until it's beer-o-clock or are you getting ready to explode?

[davkatreb]

Are you counting the seconds until it's beer-o-clock or are you getting ready to explode?
Yes to both.

[mr chris]

[QUOTE=vermeer]:D mr chris,

do you mind if i ask where you live?

i'm not superfar from toronto, and near the bruce trail.

i'm in caledon which is near albion hills, (airport road and highway 9)

[mr chris]

i always liked this pic...

[mr chris]

ahhh, there's oatmeal snow on the trails...

http://www.zippyvideos.com/2632949863191166/plastic_jeus_0001/

[justageek]

Anyone ever had anything from bells?? a brewery in kalamazoo, I like their Oberon, and there winter ale. Also just finished a 6pack of Red Hook IPA. which was pretty good too! Keep the suggestions comin'!

[INNES]

The Red Hook IPA is pretty good. Lately, I've been partial to Stone IPA and their Ruination IPA.

[mr chris]

i always liked this pic...


http://www.dropmachine.com/media/showphoto.php/photo/16198/cat/500/ppuser/1867

[trekophile]

I brew my own beer. but commercial beers I like are Boddingtons, Lagunitas IPA, and that damn good brew from the celibate ones in Belgium: Meredsous 8. Just drink that one after a good ride...

[mr chris]

this beer was found in a swanky lcbo store in brampton as i rode home from the factory... i hit some newly freezing trails on the commute back home (see bike pic below). as you can see a low branch made contact with the corner of the carboard "case". we often carry these "case's" into the woods for a beer and fire. they burn well to start the cooking fire... :D

[mr chris]

this is a reall :eek: y old picture...

http://www.dropmachine.com/media/showphoto.php?photo=16378&cat=500

[Spatafore]

Anyone ever had anything from bells?? a brewery in kalamazoo, I like their Oberon, and there winter ale. Also just finished a 6pack of Red Hook IPA. which was pretty good too! Keep the suggestions comin'!

I visited Bells about 3 weeks ago, along with Kraftbrau and Olde Peninsula which are within walking distance. Bells has a great Java stout and even better Kalamazoo stout. I also purchased an Oberon jersey on the way out. Great place!

[mr chris]

after the ride :) mmmmm and food...

[bigboognish]

mmmmmmmmm beer

[real_ss_budgie]

from last nights festivities

[myron]

from last nights festivities
mmmmmmmmm coopers. I just imagine hwo much better it is straight out of the tap unstead of lurking in the bottom of a cargo shipwaiting to cross the pond
By the way David Tham has never kicked my ass........
Who is that guy and why is he all about ass kicking lately? :rolleyes:

[real_ss_budgie]

mmmmmmmmm coopers. I just imagine hwo much better it is straight out of the tap unstead of lurking in the bottom of a cargo shipwaiting to cross the pond
By the way David Tham has never kicked my ass........
Who is that guy and why is he all about ass kicking lately? :rolleyes:


yeah straight outta the tap is delish!! and the stout is sweet as.
dave aint kicked your ass yet, coz youre too scared to enter the single-speed class. youre a bushranger racing in the recreational men class M. tsk tsk. :p

[myron]

dave aint kicked your ass yet, coz youre too scared to enter the single-speed class. youre a bushranger racing in the recreational men class M. tsk tsk. :p
What's rec class m?? Is that on comfort bikes with those huge seats and suspension seat post?

[real_ss_budgie]

rec class is for the noobs on their walmart bikes fanging around for 1 lap.

[myron]

I might could be a champion at that!! :D

[real_ss_budgie]

hence the bushranger reference...how do i say this in spanish??

[myron]

hence the bushranger reference...how do i say this in spanish??
I have no idea..........
Hey where id you hear about Walmart??? Surely they haven't invaded Oz yet.

[real_ss_budgie]

not yet but there has been contraversy surounding the WALMART invasion into Oz. And there's been documentries on there ethics..scum. i think they are building one somewhere here???

[myron]

hence the bushranger reference...how do i say this in spanish??
Hey next time you blokes go out to get pissed instead of having a bucknight and looking for sheilas why dont you stay home next to the barbie and get a rollie of mull and find a shornbag? F@*ck mate! Stone the crows :p
That feral mate of yours isnt above a little mull is he? ;)

[real_ss_budgie]

yeah yeah onya sport, i take that on board. a barbie a few tinnies from the esky and she'll be apples mate.
stone the crows!! it's lunch time here, time for some tucker...bbl ;)

[myron]

yeah yeah onya sport, i take that on board. a barbie a few tinnies from the esky and she'll be apples mate.
stone the crows!! it's lunch time here, time for some tucker...bbl ;)
Do you guys talk that way on a normal basis??? I have no idea of what you said,but it's more colorfull than our english version. :D I do like the term mull, I wonder if anyone calls it that here??????????? Nice to know it's 4:20 at least once a day in oz ;)

[real_ss_budgie]

actually Myronius my good man we speak in the run of the mill english with an element of that slang chucked in to spruce things up mate, farkin ell we're ot all drongos here mate, i;ll give ya a clip around the ears mate. ya bloody galah!!

stop it carlo!!!!

[myron]

shornbag (http://groups.google.com/group/rec.travel.australia+nz/msg/0812c609e5f37106) No wonder why your ducks have fur and poison spikes.

[mr chris]

on a sunny day nothin better eh!?

[Spatafore]

yeah yeah onya sport, i take that on board. a barbie a few tinnies from the esky and she'll be apples mate.
stone the crows!! it's lunch time here, time for some tucker...bbl ;)

I get a kick out of reading your posts. I keep wanting to picture Austin Powers when he speaks to his father in their own lingo and I am anticipating you finishing a sentence with, "And she shat on a turtle."

Very enjoyable reading...

[real_ss_budgie]

hey thanks "spata" youre a top bloke, here have a cold stubby of vb, just beware you dont fall on your arse, it's bloody strong mate unless your built like a brick shithouse.:p

[myron]

In my neck of the woods we refer to a women with a nice rack as "built like a brick shithouse" instead of a strong young man. Just sayin...........:p

[real_ss_budgie]

i'll try that one on a fem with a choice rack here, i bet i get clobbered.:eek:

[myron]

Would you believe,that if you want a quart of beer at the small liquer store down the street this is ALL you can get besides Nascar beer?

[real_ss_budgie]

sucker!!! i havent touched that drongo piss in ages.
hey what is nascar beer?

[myron]

sucker!!! i havent touched that drongo piss in ages.
hey what is nascar beer?
Over here Nascar racing is BIG among many folks,especially rednecks. Quite a few cars are sponsored by large american brew companies like,Budweiser,busch,miller,etc......... That beer taste mostly like like piss water. Your fosters,while not great has more flavor.

[real_ss_budgie]

ahhh i thought that was the case with nascar beer.
we have our own version which is the v8 super-car beer.
again it tastes like yabbie dam water..very close to fosters.

[myron]

And this would be a redneck........

[real_ss_budgie]

and this a drongo......

[myron]

Looks like a redneck to me.....

[Spatafore]

hey thanks "spata" youre a top bloke, here have a cold stubby of vb, just beware you dont fall on your arse, it's bloody strong mate unless your built like a brick shithouse.:p

So, are you saying if I tip a few of those and I wanted to ride, I should log the miles at home on my stationary instead of cruising through town with my hand over one eye to see clearly? Hehe...;)

I actually was at the local brewery last night looking for a big beer and was dissappointed to see nothing over 5.5% ABV. I, in turn, sampled the worst IPA ever called "Daisy Cutter IPA" The taste was gone almost before I finished swallowing.

I am all about high gravity beers. Unfortunately, I am far from a heavyweight when it comes to pounding multiple pints of Imperials and Barlywines...but I try.

[allhailbeefrod]

ok here the deal...i'm not sure if these have been mensioned yet but i'm simply not going to look through 15 pages of forums to see......so here we go....

Dog Fish Head 90 min Ale (its the sh!t they have a 60 and a 120 min ale too, but i like the 90)

Abita Turbo Dog (darker and tastier than Guinness)

Old Dead Man ( again a dark beer that totally rocks my face off!)

Hogarten (bavarian Wheat Ale...this stuff is sick as heck! {in a good way})

Blue Moon (white ale...good stuff!)

Old Peculiar (Deffinately one of my favorites)

Red Stripe ( i know this one is really common, but after a 30 mile bike ride it'll get you messed up in a hurry and it really is refreashing)

And of course the cheapest and crappiest!!!
PBR! it takes a special person a apreciate PBR...

Also remember this....the really good beer comes in a 4 Pack!

Cheers!

[hophead]

Abita Turbo Dog (darker and tastier than Guinness)

Apples & oranges.

[myron]

Apples & oranges.
cats & dogs????

[allhailbeefrod]

Apples & oranges.
Granted...

[myron]

And of course the cheapest and crappiest!!!
PBR! it takes a special person a apreciate PBR...


Cheers!
So, I tried some pbr the other night.Know what? It still taste bad,even after all thse years:p

[Cyclenaut]

Thank you, Myron, for seeing PBR as the swill that it is. :)

[myron]

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[trekophile]

Abita Turbo Dog (darker and tastier than Guinness)

WTF!!!!!!!:eek:

Abita Turbo Dog, another name for michelob dark. it gets placed not far above the nascar beers, aka, weasle piss

[mimbresman]

Went bowling today with my 12-year-old brother-in-law. His father died when he was 8, so it was a male bonding day. I had a couple of Solaras (Venezuelan premium beer...its okay beer, its a pilzner). I wanted more but service was slow, and then again, I am also trying to be a role model for the boy.

[Spatafore]

WTF!!!!!!!:eek:

Abita Turbo Dog, another name for michelob dark. it gets placed not far above the nascar beers, aka, weasle piss

Agreed!!!

I have sampled Abita a couple years ago when I was in a microbrew of the month club. Definitely not impressed at all.

[rocko]

Erie Brewing sample case:
Railbender Ale
Mad Anthony Ale
Preque Isle Pilsner

All pretty good, though the pilsner is what it is.

[Xteife]

Just got a 6th of East End Brewing Big Hop. Thumbs up! Never heard of them, but the distrib said it was a one guy operation here in Pittsburgh. I guess he was right! About Us (http://www.eastendbrewing.com/newpage.htm)

Check their Bike Fest brew...

[rocko]

yeah East End is great. The Pedal Pale is already available this year, nice and early.

[mimbresman]

My wife was out of town and I had to work on Saturday.
After work, I blew everything else off, went to the local Chinese market and bought several Solaras (the only decent beer here). A 250 ml bottle is 1000 Bs. ($0.40 USD). So a half liter is only $0.80...That and a pizza, I was feeling okay.

[myron]

I just found out the local bar is doing $1.50 Boulevard wheat draws on monday:D six bucks? Yeah I got six bucks. See ya;)

[real_ss_budgie]

fuggin hell 1.50 for a beer??? is that a glass or stubby?
drink there or takeaway?

[myron]

fuggin hell 1.50 for a beer??? is that a glass or stubby?
drink there or takeaway?
Pint glass,keep em commin ginger;)

[real_ss_budgie]

fuggin bludger!! 5 bucks here for a pint o coopers.

[Ruralakay]

I've got you both beat...on Fridays, our hangout has no cover, 75 cents for domestic beer (draft or bottle) & wine & well drinks, and free food bar during happy hour. Granted, it's not Boulevard Wheat, but it'll do the trick. And you haven't seen entertainment till you see me doing karaoke after a few "Panty Dropper" shots or jello shots!!:p

[Ruralakay]

BTW...besides Crown, until further notice, this has become my current beer selection, begrudgingly, due to the ultra-lo carb count. :(

[real_ss_budgie]

yeah well my local is situated smack in the middle of some chumpy riding trails..illegal but chumpy at night after a few....easy

[myron]

fuggin bludger!! 5 bucks here for a pint o coopers.
Another bar in Lawrence does $4 glass Boulevard's on thursday. You keep the glass. refills $2 . not as good a deal but as soon as I save up eight bucks im there:D

[varider]

Showed ya that Dave's Ale in a can in the "Friday night's beer" thread, but forgot to show you the results.

[The Weasel]

BTW...besides Crown, until further notice, this has become my current beer selection, begrudgingly, due to the ultra-lo carb count. :(

RIP Rolling Rock. Sold to AB one or two weeks ago.

[Ruralakay]

RIP Rolling Rock. Sold to AB one or two weeks ago.
Eh...that's okay...I'll just go back to Michelob Ultra or Miller Lite. I don't drink that much anyway (Myron, quit looking at me like that! I really don't!).

Besides, first beverage of choice, when I do drink, is always Crown.

[jjdamnit]

In Summit county there are five microbreweries. In my zymurgistic opinion The Backcountry Brewery (http://www.backcountrybrewery.com/) in Frisco has on of the best bitters.
It's an IPA with and IBU (International Bitterness Units) of 60.
They also make a Pilsner at 42 IBU. Nice and dry!
The breakfast stout is brewed with coffee for a unique taste. I'm not a porter/stout fan but I'm told this is a good one.
The best thing about The Backcountry is that they have "Party Pigs" to-go. These are 2.25 gal (8.5 l) plastic containers with a bladder. When the beer is poured the bladder colapese and no air comes in contact with the product.
They say that these pigs have a refrigerated shelflife of six-months but I'v never had one last that long.
Post Script: Nat Ross (if you gotta ask never mind) tended bar at the Dam Brewery (http://www.dambrewery.com/) in Dillon.

[varider]

Ok so it's the weekends libations.

As soon as I get outta the shower and get the trail dust offa me it's on... PBR'll have ta do till then ya know.

Yes the IPA growler is still lurking in the back o-the-icebox

[mimbresman]

Ok so it's the weekends libations.

As soon as I get outta the shower and get the trail dust offa me it's on... PBR'll have ta do till then ya know.

Yes the IPA growler is still lurking in the back o-the-icebox

I am assuming that the PBR is used for cleansing the pallet? :confused:

[myron]

I thought his fridge looked like mine at first,but then noticed the pbr:confused: I wondered what it was for myself....a rather odd mix. Oh well it'll get ya drunk. You'll be F@#%$@& &*( girls in no time. You might even fight $%#@%# or two:D

[OTBSkinloss]

Ok so it's the weekends libations.

As soon as I get outta the shower and get the trail dust offa me it's on... PBR'll have ta do till then ya know.

Yes the IPA growler is still lurking in the back o-the-icebox
Dude! That Hazed and Infused SUX!

[myron]

I like the hazed and infused and also the mojo ipa. I love hoppy beers. Something kinda hard to find these days. You can even get screwd when you buy ipa looking for hops-not always there:rolleyes:

[varider]

I don'r discriminate when it comes to beer boys...

Just like the world we all have a time, place and reason to exist.

In the beer world however I'm guessing that PBR would be a politician or Lexus owner.

didn't get to try the hazed, too many Dominion Ales. I do like hoppy though, so it might be for me.

[varider]

OTB, you must've gotten a bad batch of the Hazed.

I thought it was pretty decent. pretty hoppy. I'd get it again, but there's no distribution of the Boulder Beers around here that I know of. I came by those two sixers by dumb luck.

[myron]

saving money sucks!!!!!:mad:

[nogearshere]

saving money sucks!!!!!:mad:
saving money my arse...i know what you been down to.

in wall-ume all beer tastes good...your problem is you are letting the beer touch your tongue. i still practice the 'free-pour' my kids laugh, my wife yells and nubile vixens remove their tops. no not all at once. god no.

[myron]

saving money my arse...i know what you been down to.

in wall-ume all beer tastes good...your problem is you are letting the beer touch your tongue. i still practice the 'free-pour' my kids laugh, my wife yells and nubile vixens remove their tops. no not all at once. god no.
no dammit,thats why I have too. See what you did...bastage

[phlatlander]

saving money sucks!!!!!:mad:

Cutting back on carbs? (http://www.errolmorris.com/commercials/miller/miller_highprotien.html):D

[myron]

Cutting back on carbs? (http://www.errolmorris.com/commercials/miller/miller_highprotien.html):D
Nah, I figured as long as it had no taste...... turns out it taste like ass water. I have my "beer fridge" in the garge set to about 50 degreese. About optimal for real beer. This shit taste like skunk piss if it's anything but near frozen

[mimbresman]

Nah, I figured as long as it had no taste...... turns out it taste like ass water. I have my "beer fridge" in the garge set to about 50 degreese. About optimal for real beer. This shit taste like skunk piss if it's anything but near frozen

Guys...again from the 3rd world. The commercial beer fridges in Venezuela have digital thermometers with LED numbers on the door so you can see how cold the beer is inside. The pilzners they brew here need to be served ice cold, (-5C, 23F) otherwise they do taste like dog crap. The bottles are small, 250 ml, so you can drink 'em fast.

Actually they do taste pretty good when sitting in the shade on the beach when fresh cold ones keep coming from a 20-something brown-skinned babe. :cool: ;)

AAAAAH, in less than a week I can have a pint of cool IPA! :D

[Flying Monkey]

Can't wait for this limited run of Dogfish Head's Liquor de Malt. I've never had this DFH brew, but can't wait to try.

The world's only bottle-conditioned Malt Liquor, brewed with red, white and blue gourmet corns (released in time for Independence Day!). Each 40-ounce bottle comes with a hand-stamped brown paper bag. Cheers!

I'll be brown baggin' this 4th o' July.

[Ruralakay]

Nah, I figured as long as it had no taste...... turns out it taste like ass water. I have my "beer fridge" in the garge set to about 50 degreese. About optimal for real beer. This shit taste like skunk piss if it's anything but near frozen
ass water? skunk piss? Mymy, honey...there are some things you should keep your mouth off of. Didn't your mom teach you that?:p

[Ruralakay]

otherwise they do taste like dog crap.
Again...one has to wonder how you have been able to make the comparison. Or, did you have one of those moments like Stiffler in American Wedding?:p

[myron]

Again...one has to wonder how you have been able to make the comparison. Or, did you have one of those moments like Stiffler in American Wedding?:p
I work with a guy who looks and acts like Stiffler

[Ruralakay]

I work with a guy who looks and acts like Stiffler
That's just sad and pathetic.

[varider]

You're right on time Monkey.

I've been threatening to throw our annual July 4th Pig roast and supply nuthin' but 40z and I think you mught of just Identified the only decent beer that come in the "thirsty size" bottles.

You got any leads on distribution outside of Baltimore? I'm close to DC

[Flying Monkey]

I don't know the DC beer scene too well, but I know there are people lurking on this board that may know. The only issue with this run is that only 100 cases have been made, so if you find it...LET ME KNOW. Likewise, if I find the tasty brew, I will pick up a few "extra".

These bad boys won't be the $1.99 variety.

[varider]

so if you find it...LET ME KNOW. Likewise, if I find the tasty brew, I will pick up a few "extra".

Right On!!

I don't even see it on their website, but I got the NVa distributor and shot them an e-mail to see if they've put any on the streets.

[Flying Monkey]

Good idea! Here's the link to Liquor de Malt:

http://www.dogfish.com/brewings/Limited_Edition_Beers/Liquor_de_Malt/21/index.htm

[model3224]

Can't wait for this limited run of Dogfish Head's Liquor de Malt. I've never had this DFH brew, but can't wait to try.



I'll be brown baggin' this 4th o' July.

they've made that before, right? because i awear i've seen it at my local store...

[Flying Monkey]

they've made that before, right? because i awear i've seen it at my local store...

Yes, but only in limited runs.

[mimbresman]

I'll be brown baggin' this 4th o' July.

Here's our traditional post-4th of July Parade hang-out...:cool: Usually will be 5 to 10 HD motorcycles in front.

[myron]

I can only "save" so much...

[phlatlander]

I can only "save" so much...

Now we're talking. Wifey picked out some wheat which is good too cause I'm out of PA. Sure, I'll have another thanks.

nice pic

[myron]

Thanks Phlat,I like the wheat,but this damn PA is just so hoppy it calls to me.....

[phlatlander]

Thanks Phlat,I like the wheat,but this damn PA is just so hoppy it calls to me.....

My Boulevard faves in (very close) order:

Pale Ale
Bully Porter
Wheat
Nutcracker
Stout
Bob's 47

Haven't tried Irish Ale in season

Zon sucks. Tried it at their annual brewery party.

Sorry you're down to your last, I see. :(

[myron]

I wasnt a big ZOn fan either, I suppopse if you like blonds maybe.Im just too stuck on this fuggin PA. I think I could drink it for breakfast over my Cheerios.
Going to ride Clinton fixed tomarrow to give Nogs a rest. MIght ride by Free State Brewery and pick up a growler of Copperhead pale ale

[myron]

Wheat......................

[myron]

Ahhhh fresh brew...........

[rocko]

ha, your 'beers in the wild' shots are great.

[Mastamind]

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.

[joneaplseed]

My Boulevard faves in (very close) order:

Pale Ale
Bully Porter
Wheat
Nutcracker
Stout
Bob's 47

Haven't tried Irish Ale in season

Zon sucks. Tried it at their annual brewery party.

Sorry you're down to your last, I see. :(

Zon is the bomb once you acquire a taste for Belgian styles. I hear that Bully is experimenting w/ dubbels and trippels. If you get a chance try New Belgium's trippel and dubbel. Strong. Like eating a loaf of sour bread. I believe the trippel is 8%. There is a time and place for all beers...even poopy ones (canoe floats, something to shoot at, etc). Happy drinkin.

Y'all Freestaters ever eat beef at that joint?