landhoney 12:20 PM 10-04-2011
Originally Posted by hammondc:
Finally had Pliney the Elder. Gotta say....I am far from impressed. What's the appeal here?
How fresh was it? They all should have a 'bottled date' on them.
My point being, if it wasn't super fresh (even a couple months could be considered "too old"), there's your problem. Hop aroma and flavor fade so quickly at that level, its best to drink super fresh. That's the appeal of this beer, the huge hope aroma and flavor (and the dry finish, to me anyway), so if its old and lacking that, then yes the appeal suffers.
:-)
Had pours of Grreat Lakes Nosferatu and Founders Breakfast Stout with the fellas at Anthonys last nite. Looking forward to having Yuengling available. Hopefully NB will expand eventually.
hammondc 02:26 PM 10-04-2011
Originally Posted by landhoney:
How fresh was it? They all should have a 'bottled date' on them.
My point being, if it wasn't super fresh (even a couple months could be considered "too old"), there's your problem. Hop aroma and flavor fade so quickly at that level, its best to drink super fresh. That's the appeal of this beer, the huge hope aroma and flavor (and the dry finish, to me anyway), so if its old and lacking that, then yes the appeal suffers. :-)
It was brand new stock. Tasted very similar to New Belgium Ranger IPA to me. IDK. Maybe I was just expecting too much. Same thing goes for In n out burger. After all the build up, it is just a cheeseburger.
cobra03 02:57 PM 10-04-2011
Ayinger OktoberFest Märzen . If you like a good Marzen i highly recommend this!
Mikess 05:24 PM 10-04-2011
Southern Tier Pumking
&
Big Boss Brewing - Harvest Time Pumpkin Ale
jwintosh 07:36 PM 10-04-2011
tonight, it'll be Dos Equis!! XX!!
RWhisenand 08:01 PM 10-04-2011
Been drinking the heck out of SN Torpedo since its been on sale at our local grocery store.
deadrise 08:37 PM 10-04-2011
saranac Hefeweizen yes more summer beer on sale for 8.50 a 12er
Trace63 10:16 PM 10-04-2011
St Bernardus abt 12
deadrise 10:22 PM 10-04-2011
my last sam adams bonfire (bbq in a bottle)
Shadow 11:58 AM 10-05-2011
Fat Tire
Stone Ruination
Mindslam 03:11 PM 10-05-2011
Here lately, I have really come to enjoy Dos Equis & Blue Moon. I have always loved Red Stripe. There is a store here where you can make your own 6-pack out of different imports...great way to try new ones that your not sure if you will like & not have to buy the whole 6-pack. I tried close to 40 different ones from there & liked alot of them. Here is a pic of a few that were really good.
cobra03 03:33 PM 10-05-2011
Had some Spaten Oktoberfest and Southern Tier Pumking last night.
Originally Posted by cobra03:
Had some Spaten Oktoberfest and Southern Tier Pumking last night.
I had the Southern Tier Pumking last night too. Really good.
icehog3 05:59 PM 10-05-2011
Originally Posted by cobra03:
Had some Spaten Oktoberfest and Southern Tier Pumking last night.
Been digging the Spaten Oktoberfest lately as well.
D Man 07:58 PM 10-05-2011
Guinness Black Lager.
Genesis 15:15
One helluva beer. It was
:-)
RightAJ 11:13 PM 10-05-2011
My usual, Hop Devil!
aj
kaisersozei 09:36 AM 10-06-2011
Yesterday had some Starr Hill Boxcar, a pumpkin porter. Spiced just right, and the porter character really added a "pumpkin pie crust"-like character. Good brew, not sure how widespread Starr Hill's distribution is, but pick some up if you like this style beer.
ktblunden 10:21 AM 10-06-2011
Just recently picked up a few new to me. Had Shipyard's Smashed Pumpkin Ale the other day back-to-back with Dogfish Head's Punkin' Ale. They both succeeded pretty well in making nicely spiced pumpkin offerings. I think the Shipyard was a little better, but DFH gets a lot of credit for an aftertaste that tastes exactly like pumpkin pie.
Last night I had a DFH Palo Santo Marron. Wow, that's not a beer to underestimate. At 12% abv, it hits hard, but the alcohol wasn't too overpowering. I like it, but I'll probably keep it around as a once in a while thing.
