awsmith4 06:56 PM 01-11-2011
Originally Posted by newcigarz:
really different, but I like it!
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Good choice! I just finished one as well!
ChicagoWhiteSox 08:17 PM 01-11-2011
Anyone interested in doing this with beer? Let me know, I will start a beer tasting thread.
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Originally Posted by aldukes
I've had this idea in my head- but I was going to wait until the New year to post about it, but why not start it now?
I would love to start a "tasting club" here. I think it would introduce people to new wines, help train palettes, most importantly get people thinking and learning about wine.
heres how it would work:
-Every week/ 2 weeks someone picks a varietal and/or region- this can be chosen out of a hat or have a list set up.
Example- Joe_Smith picks- California Syrah
Everyone goes out and buys a bottle off CA syrah and posts tasting notes- we can eventually modify this to CA Syrah under $20 or Dry Creek Valley Syrah, etc.
-We come up with standard tasting guidelines- notes for sight / nose / taste - etc
- You can taste as many wines as you want to during the alloted time period.
What do you guys think? We can add some guidelines along the way.
Springsman 08:21 PM 01-11-2011
A cool, New Belgium Tripple....thanks to Jake Foster (Tauma) on here for giving me the coozy from MI ...
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cobra03 03:14 PM 01-12-2011
Just cracked a bottle of Omegang Triple Perfection. Quite tasty
:-)
newcigarz 04:56 PM 01-12-2011
Cigar City Jose Marti American Porter
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Jbailey 07:09 PM 01-12-2011
Ale Asylum Ballistic.
coach33 07:57 PM 01-12-2011
Nice looking bottles and i guess the taste matches the bottling. But, I never seen most of these brands, are they more regional or simply hidden jewels?
This afternoon I had a Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout, really good.
Jbailey 10:15 PM 01-12-2011
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout on tap.
newcigarz 04:54 AM 01-13-2011
Originally Posted by coach33:
Nice looking bottles and i guess the taste matches the bottling. But, I never seen most of these brands, are they more regional or simply hidden jewels?
Terrapin is brewed in Georgia, and Cigar City is in Tampa, FL.
ChicagoWhiteSox 11:24 AM 01-13-2011
Bell's Best Brown last night. I can't wait for hopslam
:-)
cobra03 06:46 PM 01-13-2011
Just found several bottles of Samuel Adams Triple Bock at a local beer store. Never had it and im not sure what year it is. Ive heard both good and bad about this beer but i figured for $6 it was worth a try. Anyone else try it?
kugie 06:52 PM 01-13-2011
Blue Moon, Belgian Ale
kaisersozei 08:17 AM 01-14-2011
Originally Posted by cobra03:
Just found several bottles of Samuel Adams Triple Bock at a local beer store. Never had it and im not sure what year it is. Ive heard both good and bad about this beer but i figured for $6 it was worth a try. Anyone else try it?
When it first came out, years ago--I remember at the time that it was very thick and syrupy. I still have one bottle, probably 6 or 7 years old at this point. Not sure when I'll crack it. Would be interested to hear your thoughts.
cobra03 09:20 AM 01-14-2011
Originally Posted by kaisersozei:
When it first came out, years ago--I remember at the time that it was very thick and syrupy. I still have one bottle, probably 6 or 7 years old at this point. Not sure when I'll crack it. Would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Yeah thats what ive heard it was thick and heavy but i have also heard alot of people say it tastes like soy sauce.
:-) I believe it was last made in 1997 so your bottle is more like 13 years old. Im going to crack it open this weekend i'll let you know how it is.
newcigarz 09:48 AM 01-14-2011
Originally Posted by cobra03:
Just found several bottles of Samuel Adams Triple Bock at a local beer store. Never had it and im not sure what year it is. Ive heard both good and bad about this beer but i figured for $6 it was worth a try. Anyone else try it?
Let us know what your thoughts are. I personally have never been a fan.
:-)
GTS21 06:08 PM 01-14-2011
Avery Mephistopheles stout. Packs a wallop
ChicagoWhiteSox 10:19 PM 01-14-2011
On tap at Three Floyds today:
Dreadnaught IPA
Arctic Panzer
Black Sun
Jinx Proof
By the way, their food is great, and the pub is like nothing else on earth. I am definitely going to Dark Lord Day this april.
I brought some beers home with me too
:-)
Tonight, just your plain old good Sam Adams Boston Lager.
liltim 10:45 PM 01-14-2011
Tonight I'm enjoying a Stone Smoked Porter. If you are ever in San Diego you have to visit Stone Brewery. They brew some amazing beers. Anyone get to try the vertical epic this year?
