Beer of choice?

[matt colvin]

Kind of following with capcat's thread about wine and spirits.

What beers do you prefer? For what applications (:icon_mrgreen:)?

Also, recommendations or questions would be great! Perhaps we have some beer experts on here :shrug1:

[matt colvin]

For me at this time:

My go-to all around beer to have with a good meal is Stone's Arrogant B. Just goes great with a good hearty meal such as a great steak or other beef.

If I'm eating pizza, it's Stone again for their IPA. Dogfishead 60 minute IPA is good too.

For a game-time or refreshing beer, I guess I grab a Coors Light most often.

[Jody Porter]

Not a big drinker, but on vacations and occasionally around the grill in the backyard I enjoy Sam Adams. I like pretty much any concoction of theirs, except for the cherry wheat. The Light is my favorite, with Boston Lager and Black Lager close seconds. (Never had the cranberry, but I don't think I'd like it either.)

I bet I can count on four hands the number of beers I have per year. But trust me, I make them all count. :big_grin::thumbup:

(About four of those in the year will be a Guinness.)

[The Black Watch]

Samuel Smith, New Castle Brown Ale, any Samuel Adams variety, Red Stripe, Dos Equis, St Pauli Girl, Saporo, Asahi, and the list could go on for days! :icon_mrgreen: Really, just about any import is good with me. Other than Sam Adams, I'm just not much on our domestic beer.

[BowlingGreenUKGrad]

Here lately I've been switching back and forth between Landshark Lager when I want something light and Blue Moon when I want something a little heavier.

[TrueblueCATfan]

not a big beer drinker but when I do drink it is Michelob Ultra

[matt colvin]

Perhaps I should clarify a little. I don't mean "drink", I'm simply talking about having a beer or whatever. Perhaps you have a specific beer to go with a specific meal, or something to that effect.

I'm not talking about tying one on, lol.

[moody85]

Depending on my mood, either Kentucky Light or Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale.

Tasty.

:icon_mrgreen::beer:

[Matt Dillon]

Miller High Life.

[Rockober]

Mexican-Dos Equis
Steak-Pilsner Urquel
Italian-Peroni
Sushi-Asahi (first dry beer)
Beach-Miller Lite, Petes Wicked Summer Wheat
Almost any Belgium beer
Newcastle, Black and Tans, John Courage or any of the Samual Smiths


or any cold beer:icon_lol::icon_lol::beer:

[matt colvin]

Whew! Asahi :icon_mrgreen: I haven't developed a taste for it yet, let's leave it at that :icon_lol:

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Beer is my major food group and Michelob is my favorite everyday beer...however I do enjoy Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Sam Adams, Fat Tire, Newcastle and a varity of dark beers. We have many tasty microbrews available in Colorado :beer::icon_mrgreen:

[DenCat]

Depending on my mood, either Kentucky Light or Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale.

Tasty.

:icon_mrgreen::beer:
I had some of the Kentucky Ale in Atlanta for the tourney. I liked the Ale pretty well, but thought the Ale light was pretty good. I don't drink too often, but Miller Lite is my everyday beer.

[ukfubar]

Yuengling, Sam Adams Winter Brew, and Ginger Beer from PF Changs

[BrassowFan]

Blue Moon, Red Stripe and Corona are my favorites.

[matt colvin]

Yuengling

My brother-in-law is from Pennsylvania, so that's where I had Yuengling :thumbup:

[Rockober]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvQK9myP884

[Rockober]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L11fQ6-QTIc&feature=related

[Rockober]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1nxxVe5pTs&feature=related

[WildcatRick]

Beer is my major food group and Michelob is my favorite everyday beer...however I do enjoy Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Sam Adams, Fat Tire, Newcastle and a varity of dark beers. We have many tasty microbrews available in Colorado :beer::icon_mrgreen:

Somebody told me you were a Coors Light man!!:beer:

Mine are.......

MGD
Miller Lite
Miller Chill
Amstel Light
Mich Ultra
Coors Light
Mich Ultra Cactus/Lime
High Life
Blue Moon(thanks to CathynKy)
whatever Mr poodoo brings me at the tailgates
Stella something or other(jwade?)

[ukwebfan]

What beers do you prefer? For what applications (:icon_mrgreen:)? I prefer mine cold whenever socially possible. Maybe because I don't drink many or at all for 2-3 weeks at a time. :thumbdn:

Sam Adams varieties and Rolling Rock are faves lately. Anything but Bud/Bud Light is usually satisfactory.

[UK78ALUM]

Just got home yesterday, and we discovered Alaska Summer Ale on our trip. Good stuff!

[RxRusty]

My brother-in-law is from Pennsylvania, so that's where I had Yuengling :thumbup:

Funny thing about Yuengling...Can't buy it in Augusta, Georgia but it is available in North Augusta, SC (just across the river). It is a tasty, very inexpensive choice.:thumbup:

[surveyor]

My favorites have probably been those offered by Flying Dog Brewery (http://www.flyingdogales.com/beer-pack.asp).
Road Dog Porter, Tire Bite Golden Ale and In Heat Wheat Hefeweizen Ale are my favorites of their every day brews. The overall best is likely a specialty brew, Double Dog Double Ale, sporting an alcohol content of 11.5%/

I lean toward the porters and stouts, so I'd also have to add Rogue Shakespeare to the list.
I also like the Rogue Dead Guy Ale, a german style maibach beer.

Stone Brewing Co.'s Arrogant Bastard Ale is excellent, as well.:thumbup:

[Grub]

Stella something or other(jwade?)

Stella Artois? I've got several left in the fridge still yet. They don't last long.

Leinenkugel (any variety) ~ Rolling Rock

With a steak or brat ~ Dab (great German beer)

[wildcatfaninnc]

Brooklyn Lager

[matt colvin]

Stone Brewing Co.'s Arrogant Bastard Ale is excellent, as well.:thumbup:

It sure is. The Double is pretty decent too. I haven't had the Oaked version yet. That's what I was referring to in my first post. "You're Not Worthy" :icon_mrgreen:

[surveyor]

It sure is. The Double is pretty decent too. I haven't had the Oaked version yet. That's what I was referring to in my first post. "You're Not Worthy" :icon_mrgreen:

I thought that might be the reference, but warn't sure.

Buckhead's Mountain Grill on the river in Clarksville, Indiana has an excellent selection of microbrews on tap - including Arrogant Bastard. The only problem is they frequently run out before they can get re-supplied.:mad:

[BOURBON TOWN CAT FAN]

Guiness, Killians, Harp, Red Seal Ale

[matt colvin]

Smithwicks isn't a bad ale either. I can actually get it in East Kentucky. The only time I get to try micro-brews is here in Lexington. Marikka's and Pazzo's are two good places for that.

Surveyor, I've never had AB on tap, but I imagine it's wonderful! It's really good out of the 22 oz. bottle for sure.

[Grub]

Bluegrass Brewing Company in Louisville is one of my favorite microbrews. I could get lost in that place (and I know it's not that big). :icon_mrgreen:

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Somebody told me you were a Coors Light man!!:beer:

Mine are.......

MGD
Miller Lite
Miller Chill
Amstel Light
Mich Ultra
Coors Light
Mich Ultra Cactus/Lime
High Life
Blue Moon(thanks to CathynKy)
whatever Mr poodoo brings me at the tailgates
Stella something or other(jwade?)

There has been a Coors light in my frig for over two years if that tells you anything...none of Coors' right-wing/union busting beers will cross this old guys lips;)

[BowlingGreenUKGrad]

Those of you who like Blue Moon... do you drink it with an orange slice or without?

[jpay]

There has been a Coors light in my frig for over two years if that tells you anything...none of Coors' right-wing/union busting beers will cross this old guys lips;) Amen brother... You need to get that thing out of your fridge. As for my self, if money is not an issue Sam Adams Boston Lager, Guiness for a dark beer. Everyday beer, Icehouse.....

[BOURBON TOWN CAT FAN]

There has been a Coors light in my frig for over two years if that tells you anything...none of Coors' right-wing/union busting beers will cross this old guys lips;)


I'll take if off your hands....:thumbup:

[surveyor]

I'll take if off your hands....:thumbup:

Two years old? Must speak to the fact that the flavor can't get any worse than when it was newborn? :icon_lol::beer:

[Jody Porter]

Those of you who like Blue Moon... do you drink it with an orange slice or without?

Personal opinion (aware that others often vehemenently disagree)...if I have to put a fruit in my beer, it's not worth drinking.

[surveyor]

Those of you who like Blue Moon... do you drink it with an orange slice or without?

Personal opinion (aware that others often vehemenently disagree)...if I have to put a fruit in my beer, it's not worth drinking.


I used to think so. However, having had Blue Moon WITH the orange, I have to say I do like it. I'm less inclined to drink Blue Moon in the winter months, but when I have I omit the orange.

Tecate and Red Stripe are good, hot summer day beers that are complimented with a lime wedge.

Negro Modelo is a tasty, dark mexican beer that is fine with or without the lime.

[WILD1]

Domestic: Michelob Lite

Import: Stella...Artois

[jaspcat]

Not really the cross-section of the American beer-drinker I'd expect by the favorites posted here. 20+ responses and not a Bud Light on the list.

While I like a Newcastle or Bass on occassion, I drink Coors Light most often, particularly because its produced in a non-union environment, and since I make aluminum can sheet for a living, always in a shiny, recyclable aluminum can.

[BowlingGreenUKGrad]

I used to think so. However, having had Blue Moon WITH the orange, I have to say I do like it. I'm less inclined to drink Blue Moon in the winter months, but when I have I omit the orange.

Tecate and Red Stripe are good, hot summer day beers that are complimented with a lime wedge.

Negro Modelo is a tasty, dark mexican beer that is fine with or without the lime.

I'm exactly the opposite. For whatever reason, I think of Blue Moon as more of a cold-weather beer. And I think the orange slice makes it. I can drink it without, but to me, it's just another beer that way.

Now, in the summertime, I'm all about beers from south of the boder - with lime. Red Stripe, Corona, Tecate and that one from El Salvador with the turtle on the bottle who's name is escaping me right now are all great.

I've been digging the new Jimmy Buffett-brand beer too. I know it's a Corona clone, but I actually prefer it without the lime. Last summer I drank quite a few Miller Chills, but now that the Bud Lite Lime is out, I like it a lot more - if I'm in the mood for that sort of thing. I don't really consider those beers as much as lime-flavored alcholic drinks.

[ukwebfan]

Buckhead's Mountain Grill on the river in Clarksville, Indiana has an excellent selection of microbrews on tap - including Arrogant Bastard. The only problem is they frequently run out before they can get re-supplied.:mad:I plan to make that my choice at their Bellevue restaurant next time we go. Thanks! It's apropos with regards to my beer-drinking personality!

[matt colvin]

www.beeradvocate.com is a good place to review different beers.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

I'll take if off your hands....:thumbup:

It will still be in the frig when you come to visit ;)

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Two years old? Must speak to the fact that the flavor can't get any worse than when it was newborn? :icon_lol::beer:

Drinking Coors is like making love in a canoe...sorry, I can't tell the punch line :eek:

It does have to do with "something" near water.

[UK Chic]

When I read posts like this, it makes me realize how one-dimensional I am on my drinking.
Where are the Bud Light votes?? :big_grin::shrug1:

[Levi]

I keep about a case of St Pauli Girl Lager and a case of St Pauli Girl Dark in the box all the time. I like the difference in tastes of beer but I can't help but like the European beers more. They simply have better taste.

Stella Artois, Heineken Light. Octoberweis.....

[WildcatRick]

Stella Artois? I've got several left in the fridge still yet. They don't last long.

Thank you sir. Thats it, jwade and I had a couple of them at Brooklyns during the UK/Bama game. I really liked it alot.

[WildcatRick]

Those of you who like Blue Moon... do you drink it with an orange slice or without?

Have only had it with the slice.:beer:

[WildcatRick]

There has been a Coors light in my frig for over two years if that tells you anything...none of Coors' right-wing/union busting beers will cross this old guys lips;)

I knew that would draw you out!!:icon_lol:

I do seem to remember in room #420(fittingly) you had a cooler with a bunch of Coors Light in it!!:cool:

[matt colvin]

I just hope nobody says something like Old Style or "Natty" Light :tongue3:.....:icon_mrgreen:

[surveyor]

Hudy-Gold!!!!!!! :icon_lol:

[The Black Watch]

How about Millwaukee's beast, er I mean best? J/K:icon_mrgreen:

[matt colvin]

How about Millwaukee's beast, er I mean best? J/K:icon_mrgreen:

Darnit KYISSUPREME, I shudder every time I read that name. It's ROUGH (pronounced "ROFF!!!") :icon_lol:

[jwade]

Smithwicks isn't a bad ale either. I can actually get it in East Kentucky. The only time I get to try micro-brews is here in Lexington. Marikka's and Pazzo's are two good places for that.


Pazzo's is my favorite Saturday lunch stop. I get there about once a month. I'm generally a porter and stout guy.


Jim

[rsjones1983]

There's a liquor store up the street from me that sells different beers for 50 cents or a dollar, lately they've had Carling Black Label, that's pretty enjoyable, but for the most part I stick to Miller High Life.

[BOURBON TOWN CAT FAN]

When I read posts like this, it makes me realize how one-dimensional I am on my drinking.
Where are the Bud Light votes?? :big_grin::shrug1:

I was pretty impressed with the Bud Light Lime, very close to being as good as Corona.

[The Old School JPS]

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale.

Tasty.

:icon_mrgreen::beer:

That stuff is fantastic.

[surveyor]

I was pretty impressed with the Bud Light Lime, very close to being as good as Corona.

ROFL

When mexicans are asked their favorite beers, Dos Equis, Negro Modelo and Budweiser are often listed.

To them, Corona is the equivelant of our Milwaukee's Best or Red, White and Blue. :icon_lol:

[The Black Watch]

ROFL

When mexicans are asked their favorite beers, Dos Equis, Negro Modelo and Budweiser are often listed.

To them, Corona is the equivelant of our Milwaukee's Best or Red, White and Blue. :icon_lol:

Many call Corona a "tourist" beer. But IMO, it's a pretty good tourist beer. Ever had Carta Blanca? Now, THAT'S equivalent to Milwaukee's Best or RWB. :eek:

[Grub]

http://www.geocities.com/sabind/beer/billybeercan.gif

[BrassowFan]

Those of you who like Blue Moon... do you drink it with an orange slice or without?

I like it either way but prefer it with the slice.

[UKhoov]

Not much of a drinker for the most part but I do enjoy Killians and always keep a few at the house just in case.

I do like to try different varieties though, if anyone if ever in Greenwood, IN try and find The Oaken Barrel...they have a nice variety and I really like the Razz-Wheat and Indiana Amber are my favorites.

http://www.oakenbarrel.com/

[UFGrant]

Don't drink. Too young.

I'm not sure what your talking about here...:icon_mrgreen:

Yuengling is my favorite beer. I was in Atlanta on business for like 5 days and had no idea it's only served in certain states. I wanted one so bad but none could be found.

[UFGrant]

Samuel Smith, New Castle Brown Ale, any Samuel Adams variety, Red Stripe, Dos Equis, St Pauli Girl, Saporo, Asahi, and the list could go on for days! :icon_mrgreen: Really, just about any import is good with me. Other than Sam Adams, I'm just not much on our domestic beer.

Hey! Nice avatar!

[UK Lola]

Boy! American beers are taking a hit in this thread. You guys are tough. I bet you all think that the old adage of "What does a couple having sex in a conoe have in common with an American beer?" is really funny.;)

[surveyor]

Boy! American beers are taking a hit in this thread. You guys are tough. I bet you all think that the old adage of "What does a couple having sex in a conoe have in common with an American beer?" is really funny.;)

On the contrary, it appears American beers are holding their own in this thread, of not moreso than the imports - the only `merican ones not faring well are the large corporate breweries - Miller, AB and Coors. :thumbup::beer:

[matt colvin]

Yep, Stone brewery is an American company.

[CATHYnKY]

Depending on my mood, either Kentucky Light or Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale.

Tasty.

:icon_mrgreen::beer:

Great minds think alike. One of my favs. The other is Blue Moon. Might have to go get some tonight. Nothing here.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

I knew that would draw you out!!:icon_lol:

I do seem to remember in room #420(fittingly) you had a cooler with a bunch of Coors Light in it!!:cool:

That could NOT have been my cooler ;)

[matt colvin]

Wow, having a Stone "Ruination" IPA right now for the first time. Awesome IPA, it's truly a great one. Little more "umph" than their regular IPA, and it's definitely a step above, imo. But that's saying a lot because their regular IPA is awesome.

I certainly recommend it.

[UKhoov]

I just had some Bud Light brought in from my girlfriend...looks like I've been given a Beer Pong challenge...the only thing Bud Light is good for.

[The Black Watch]

Hey! Nice avatar!

Thanks. Been meaning to add one forever, hard to find the time.

[The Black Watch]

Anyone ever try any of the Abita varieties? From Louisiana, and pretty good. I like the Amber and the Turbodog.

[CATHYnKY]

Bluegrass Brewing Company in Louisville is one of my favorite microbrews. I could get lost in that place (and I know it's not that big). :icon_mrgreen:

One of our favorite places to go. Food is good too :icon_mrgreen: Brennens, within walking distance is good. Weather permitting, they roll up the front windows. Mark likes it because it is like being in an Irish bar. Have great stuffed mushrooms.

[Rockober]

Anyone ever try any of the Abita varieties? From Louisiana, and pretty good. I like the Amber and the Turbodog.

I have many times and they are pretty tasty.

[BrassowFan]

One of our favorite places to go. Food is good too :icon_mrgreen: Brennens, within walking distance is good. Weather permitting, they roll up the front windows. Mark likes it because it is like being in an Irish bar. Have great stuffed mushrooms.

I was back in Louisville for the holidays and went to Brennens for the first time, I had been there many times when it was the old place and couldn't believe the renovation, it really is a nice place.

Across the street is a decent place as well, used to be Jake & Elwoods, I cannot remember the new name. They've expanded the place and gained the lease to the upper floor, the entertainment available in that block is decent.

[moody85]

Jwade introduced me to Sam Adams' Summer Ale today at Pazzo's, and I'm gonna have to add it to my list...perfect with the Italian hoagie on wheat...

[matt colvin]

Jwade introduced me to Sam Adams' Summer Ale today at Pazzo's, and I'm gonna have to add it to my list...perfect with the Italian hoagie on wheat...


Well, what time were you there? I was there from about 11:00 am to 11:45 ish.

Had a Stone IPA to go with my Funky Chicken Hoagie :thumbup:. Good place for lunch, especially given it's distance from UK.

[yitbos]

When I'm going for an import....Boddingtons...i've heard it described as a vanilla Guinness, plus you can mix the 2 for a Bumblebee, which is really good.

[jwade]

Well, what time were you there? I was there from about 11:00 am to 11:45 ish.

Had a Stone IPA to go with my Funky Chicken Hoagie :thumbup:. Good place for lunch, especially given it's distance from UK.



Matt,

We were there late - around 5:00. We had some emergency fence mending to do because of last night's storms and didn't get away from the house until late in the day. BTW, I tried the Anchor Porter but can't recommend it. Had a real odd taste. But the jerk chicken hoagie was outstanding.


Jim

[matt colvin]

Yes, I've been meaning to try their jerk chicken hoagie. Thanks for the tip on the beer. Although I haven't tried many porters or stouts. In fact I believe Guinness is the only stout I've ever had.

[Jody Porter]

Discovered another great one this weekend.

http://www.ccbeer.com/beerlist/Heavy+Seas

Had a sampler pack from this brewery, and the 'Small Craft Warning Uber Pils' was PHENOMENAL.

I've found that when I do enjoy a beer, it's usually because it's heavy on the hops. The 'Loose Cannon Hop3' was also in this pack, but it didn't compare, IMO, with the Small Craft.

Highly recommended brew.

[matt colvin]

Alright, prior to the Celtics game tonight, I thought I might have a beer. Well, I just now tried the Oaked Arrogant B for the first time, and I have to say I just might like it better than the original AB. This one is oak aged. It's got a different mouthfeel for sure.

Need more testing, lol.

[Bombastic Blue]

Spauten Optimer is my favorite import. The only places I've found it are at DisneyWorld and a small German restaurant in the north suburbs of Cincinnati.

My everyday beer of choice is Steel Reserve.

[surveyor]

Anyone ever try any of the Abita varieties? From Louisiana, and pretty good. I like the Amber and the Turbodog.

Yup. Abbita Purple Haze at The Ship English Pup in Gatlinburg last winter.

Unfortunately, I didn't know a thing about the "Purple Haze"s flavor characteristics and ordered it in the middle of a meal.

Bad timing.

Purple Haze is best consumed on its own and not with food, for it has hints of jellybean/lichorice on the palate that just can't coexist with Shepherd's Pie. :icon_lol:

[loomis1228]

Many call Corona a "tourist" beer. But IMO, it's a pretty good tourist beer. Ever had Carta Blanca? Now, THAT'S equivalent to Milwaukee's Best or RWB. :eek:


I hate Corona. If it's Mexican beer, it's Pacifico Clara for me. Wow.

My very favorite beer hands down is White Ale made by Sam Adams. It's only out in the spring quarter of the year. Whenever it's out, I always get about a case of it. It only lasts me less than a month but man it's good stuff.

Liquor Barn in Hamburg (lexington) has several ways for people to try different beers. You can go to a walk in cooler and get individual beers for anywhere between $.50-$2.50 each. Most of the time the beers are around $1.50 each. I go at least once a week and get a 6 pack of beer that I have never had before. It has really expanded my beer taste.

[matt colvin]

Liquor Barn is a great place to try different beers. They have a pretty good selection too.

[surveyor]

Liquor Barn is a great place to try different beers. They have a pretty good selection too.

Yup.

Liquor Barn AND Party Source also provide on-tap micro brewed beers as well. Buy a growler jug and get it refilled once a week or so. You can buy them there or at any beer making supply place. A growler holds half a gallon of beer. :thumbup::beer:

[matt colvin]

Where's Party Source at?

Is a growler a 3 Liter?

[surveyor]

Where's Party Source at?

Is a growler a 3 Liter?

There's one at the Towne Center at Westport Road off 265 in Louisville. There's also one in northern Kentucky.

A growler is 64 ounces - half gallon, or, 1.9 liters.

[matt colvin]

Oh, ok. Thanks

[CATHYnKY]

Cumberland Brews on Bardstown Rd sells growlers. They only serve their micro brews.

[loomis1228]

Yup.

Liquor Barn AND Party Source also provide on-tap micro brewed beers as well. Buy a growler jug and get it refilled once a week or so. You can buy them there or at any beer making supply place. A growler holds half a gallon of beer. :thumbup::beer:

I forgot all about the growler! The little guy behind the counter liked talking to my 2 year daughter and forgot to charge me for the growler. I filled it twice with Hefe Wiesen...wheat beer...mmm....

[The Black Watch]

I hate Corona. If it's Mexican beer, it's Pacifico Clara for me. Wow.

My very favorite beer hands down is White Ale made by Sam Adams. It's only out in the spring quarter of the year. Whenever it's out, I always get about a case of it. It only lasts me less than a month but man it's good stuff.

Liquor Barn in Hamburg (lexington) has several ways for people to try different beers. You can go to a walk in cooler and get individual beers for anywhere between $.50-$2.50 each. Most of the time the beers are around $1.50 each. I go at least once a week and get a 6 pack of beer that I have never had before. It has really expanded my beer taste.

Yes, I frequent the Liqour Barn off Fern Valley Road in Louisville, quite often. :icon_mrgreen: It's a great place. I could just browse in there for hours. Love the humidor room, as well. Like you, I used to get an "experimental beer" every time I was there. But, I ran out of new beers to try.:icon_frown: As for the Corona, I agree that it is not as good as most other Mexican brews. But, hate is such a strong word for beer...:icon_mrgreen:

[The Black Watch]

Yup. Abbita Purple Haze at The Ship English Pup in Gatlinburg last winter.

Unfortunately, I didn't know a thing about the "Purple Haze"s flavor characteristics and ordered it in the middle of a meal.

Bad timing.

Purple Haze is best consumed on its own and not with food, for it has hints of jellybean/lichorice on the palate that just can't coexist with Shepherd's Pie. :icon_lol:

You know, I'm not much on the Purple Haze. I normally like hefeweizens, but just don't care for the Purple. But, I do like thier IPA. And I don't like many IPA's.

[The Black Watch]

You know, I've really got to stop posting in this thread. Starting to look like I have a problem. :icon_mrgreen:

[loomis1228]

You know, I've really got to stop posting in this thread. Starting to look like I have a problem. :icon_mrgreen:

I had to ask my wife whether or not she thought that I had a drinking problem because I really love going to Liquor Barn to try different beers. She said that I didn't so I'm fine!

[BOURBON TOWN CAT FAN]

My wife had a Blue Moon with a slice of orange in it. She immediately stated that she found her new favorite beer.

[surveyor]

I had to ask my wife whether or not she thought that I had a drinking problem because I really love going to Liquor Barn to try different beers. She said that I didn't so I'm fine!

Reminds me of the scene in Tombstone, in which Kate isn't really concerned about Doc's health, but rather, the lifestyle they're leading:

Kate: Aren't I a good woman to you, Doc?

Doc: It's true you are a good woman. Then again, you might be the anti-christ.

[Malachi]

Wow, this thread grew quickly. Don't know how I missed it.

Anyway, I don't drink much (anymore) or with a meal. But I do still enjoy an occasional cold one and I have to say that Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale is one of the finest beers I've ever tasted.

[matt colvin]

Tried 312. It's a wheat ale. Not for me. It's probably the first wheat ale I've had though, and I doubt I would like much from that particular style.

[jpay]

Tried a new Beer this weekend.. Well new to me anyway. Porter By michelob... Excellent Dark beer. Very close in taste and body to Guiness. @ about half the price. $5.50 a six pack. reccomend it highly.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Tried a new Beer this weekend.. Well new to me anyway. Porter By michelob... Excellent Dark beer. Very close in taste and body to Guiness. @ about half the price. $5.50 a six pack. reccomend it highly.

Since regular Mich is my everyday beer I will check it out and thanks...it may not be marketed in Colorado yet...many years ago Michelob Dark was available and a personal favorite.

Beer is a food group!

[jpay]

Since regular Mich is my everyday beer I will check it out and thanks...it may not be marketed in Colorado yet...many years ago Michelob Dark was available and a personal favorite.

Beer is a food group! My favorite food....

[moody85]

I had an really tasty draft Dos Equis with dinner at the Mexican Monkey in Frankfort this evening in the fine company of JWade. Mmmm.....Dos Equis. So good that a friend said he can barely handle an Uno Equis!

:beer::thumbup:

[UKSam]

I am sort of surprised that Foster's has not come up much. Really good with a good hunk of steak. (Outback)

[Jeff Craddock]

I like trying various micro-brews from time to time, but my regular is Pilsner Urquell, the original Czech pilsner. There's always a six-pack in the fridge.

[matt colvin]

Wow, having a Stone "Ruination" IPA right now for the first time. Awesome IPA, it's truly a great one. Little more "umph" than their regular IPA, and it's definitely a step above, imo. But that's saying a lot because their regular IPA is awesome.

I certainly recommend it.

After further testing, I still recommend this beer. It's great. But if it's too hoppy for you, the regular IPA is stellar as well. Great with Pizza and the like.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

I drank some very good microbrews in Lyons, Colorado today after hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park...Old Chub and Dale's Pale Ale :thumbup::beer::beer:

[Blue Heaven]

Budweiser in a frosty mug is my favorite. My buddy gave me a High Seas one day and I absolutely loved it. Anyone try that one?

[capitolkatnorm]

I spend a couple of weeks in Mexico every year - since about 30 years ago- and I don't know any locals that drink Carona-- Huge company that also makes Modelo negro which is a really fine beer and Pacifico - Ballena style is what folks drink for the most part with the ocassional Tecate thrown in for regularity- if you know what I mean. for me at home it's Newcastle, or a local restaurant has 20 Belgian beers on tap and I go about once a month and get whatever the bar man says is good today-- Delirum Tremens (it's a real beer name) is always good.

[Blue Heaven]

I spend a couple of weeks in Mexico every year - since about 30 years ago- and I don't know any locals that drink Carona-- Huge company that also makes Modelo negro which is a really fine beer and Pacifico - Ballena style is what folks drink for the most part with the ocassional Tecate thrown in for regularity- if you know what I mean. for me at home it's Newcastle, or a local restaurant has 20 Belgian beers on tap and I go about once a month and get whatever the bar man says is good today-- Delirum Tremens (it's a real beer name) is always good.
A clerk at a Dairymart some years ago was ringing up my Fosters "Oil Can" and he precedes to tell me that when he was in Australia he ordered a Fosters at a bar and everyone around him chuckled. He asks what the deal was and they said nobody there drinks the stuff. He equated it to Americans drinking Falls City or Pabst. Funny how we get suckered in to believing those commercials.

[Rockober]

A clerk at a Dairymart some years ago was ringing up my Fosters "Oil Can" and he precedes to tell me that when he was in Australia he ordered a Fosters at a bar and everyone around him chuckled. He asks what the deal was and they said nobody there drinks the stuff. He equated it to Americans drinking Falls City or Pabst. Funny how we get suckered in to believing those commercials.

We all do in many products. Its called Marketing and there have been many fine products that go under because they lack in the marketing department.

[matt colvin]

Not sure if it's still this way, but Formula One marketed Fosters (they were a big sponsor for the American event I guess) like you wouldn't believe. And they sold a ton of it at the race events.

I didn't fall for that one.

[TransientAlum]

There has been a Coors light in my frig for over two years if that tells you anything...none of Coors' right-wing/union busting beers will cross this old guys lips;)


Knew there was something I liked about Coors. :icon_mrgreen:

Its easy to forget how good a real Budweiser tastes. Prefer Sam Adams when available and going to have a drink though.

[UKSam]

Evansviille used to brew "Sterling" nasty stuff in a can but if you got it fresh from a tap not bad. And in college $.50 bottles were hard to beat.

However my best Sterling memories were driving past the intersection of Lloyd/Fulton and smelling the yeast as the beer was brewing.

[Matt Dillon]

I used to drink some brand of beer that came in large mouth brown bottles that looked like barrels. I believe that was Sterling.

[UKSam]

I used to drink some brand of beer that came in large mouth brown bottles that looked like barrels. I believe that was Sterling.

Sounds like it.

If you spent the next morning in the bathroom and the adage about the screen door rang true. Then YES you drank Sterling.

[surveyor]

I used to drink some brand of beer that came in large mouth brown bottles that looked like barrels. I believe that was Sterling.

Sounds like it.

If you spent the next morning in the bathroom and the adage about the screen door rang true. Then YES you drank Sterling.


Both Sterling AND Pabst were available in barrel-like bottles at one time. But Pabst wasn't big mouth. :icon_mad:

[Matt Dillon]

It was definately Sterling then, as I never cared for Pabst.

[UK Lola]

For WcR, Grub, W1, Levi and anyone else who enjoys "Stella", the most expensive six-pack ever sold:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2658749173_01d98bb524.jpg?v=0

[surveyor]

I love Stella, but I'll pass on sparkling beer.........................

[matt colvin]

Having an "Old Scratch" Amber Lager from Flying Dog with my dinner, and it's an ok beer. Poured a red, earthy color, and has a buttery malt aroma. This "buttery maltness" extends to the taste. It's crisp, and a pretty decent beer overall.

It's my first sampling from the Flying Dog brewery.

[srhill2]

would it be obvious i'm in college if i said pbr or miller high life?

[matt colvin]

would it be obvious i'm in college if i said pbr or miller high life?

:tongue3:!!!!!! :icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol: Just kidding. High Life is a TON better than pbr. If you ever start thinking you're tough, try to drink a warm pbr (what Dad said was plentiful for his platoon in 'Nam). It is ROFF. High Life is a beer that is much better than many similarly priced options.

I'm a college student too, and if you happen to be at UK, go over to Pazzo's. They have a lot of good stuff to chose from, and they can generally make a good recommendation :thumbup:

[moody85]

Speaking as one who lived the old daze, back in '79 a six pack of Burger beer could be had at Big Daddy's for 99 cents...which is about what it was worth.

Miller and PBR were too expensive for our budgets!

[Matt Dillon]

would it be obvious i'm in college if i said pbr or miller high life?

Not really. I haven't been in college in over 40 years, and Miller High Life is my first choice in beer.

[Stucat]

I like trying various micro-brews from time to time, but my regular is Pilsner Urquell, the original Czech pilsner. There's always a six-pack in the fridge.

Jeff I am 100% with you on Pilsener Urquell. It is my favorite imported beer.

Matt if you are looking for good imported beers in eastern Kentucky try the Food City in Prestonsburg right across the highway from the Archer Clinic. They have selections of beer from almost every country including China, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Ireland, Germany, Canada, etc. as well as some very good American beers.

[matt colvin]

Stucat, that is generally where I buy mine from when home. It's only about 15 minutes from my house, so it's convenient. Conversely, if buying something from the big 3, the RiteAid across from it has the best prices....but don't expect it to be cold.

[BowlingGreenUKGrad]

Not really. I haven't been in college in over 40 years, and Miller High Life is my first choice in beer.

For a cheap beer, it really doesn't get any better than High Life. I think it's a great beer - for that price point. For something just a bit more expensive, I've been digging Michelobe lately.

[Matt Dillon]

For a cheap beer, it really doesn't get any better than High Life. I think it's a great beer - for that price point. For something just a bit more expensive, I've been digging Michelobe lately.

I like Michelobe also. Michelobe and High Life are in a dead heat with me.

[Grub]

Yuengling is my favorite beer. I was in Atlanta on business for like 5 days and had no idea it's only served in certain states. I wanted one so bad but none could be found.

In Fort Walton Beach on vacation and had several on tap. Tasty stuff - bought a half case of Yuengling and Shiner Bock before we left Florida.

Had several Red Stripes while on vacation - pretty good beer also.

[surveyor]

I love High Life for a workin' out in the yard or wood shop swillin' beer. Michelob was my favorite "premium" beer until I began sampling micro-brews 4 or 5 years ago. Now I rarely drink it, save for the occasional Amber Bock on tap if dining out and no other "darker" draught beer is available. But now it tastes almost flavorless in comparison.

I've a six pack of Redbridge in the fridge that I just realized is an Anheiser Busch product. It's a sorgum(sp?) molasses beer and is quite dark and quite flavorful.

[gerntz]

Well, I grew up on Wiedemann's & spent a lot of time with my dad in the brewery until I got old enough and had enough money to go out and buy it on my own. But there was nothing like Wiedemann's Tap Room - free to whomever the workers brought in. If you could reach the bar you were served & your glass was never empty till you stepped away from the bar. Ahhh, what memories (whatever I have left) for it. And don't knock the brew - whatever you could find in recent years ain't the stuff the Ole Man made pre-1975. There winter bock was dang good.

But today,

- Shiner Bock
- Hofbrauhaus Dunkel
- Bass Ale
- Newcastle Brown
- Bitburger Pils
- Sam Adams

[Stucat]

Well, I grew up on Wiedemann's & spent a lot of time with my dad in the brewery until I got old enough and had enough money to go out and buy it on my own. But there was nothing like Wiedemann's Tap Room - free to whomever the workers brought in. If you could reach the bar you were served & your glass was never empty till you stepped away from the bar. Ahhh, what memories (whatever I have left) for it. And don't knock the brew - whatever you could find in recent years ain't the stuff the Ole Man made pre-1975. There winter bock was dang good.

But today,

- Shiner Bock
- Hofbrauhaus Dunkel
- Bass Ale
- Newcastle Brown
- Bitburger Pils
- Sam Adams


gerntz,

Believe it or not when I was young I too enjoyed wiedemann beer. They sold it at the Kroger's in Lexington not far from where my sister lived. Back home I also enjoyed Schlitz which was widely sold in Perry Co. which back in the 1950's and 1960's was the only "wet" county in eastern Kentucky. The "bootleggers" in the dry counties sold it as well so I know they went to Perry Co. to buy it.

Now that we have a lot of "wet" counties and small cities in eastern Kentucky the variety of beer has increased and a person can be more discriminating about the taste of the beer that they buy. It is almost funny because all of the young people in eastern Kentucky who are thirty or younger don't remember Magoffin Co., Floyd Co. and the city of Pikeville anyway but "wet" but I have memories of having to get alcoholic beverages on the sly from a trip to Perry Co. on the old two lane road with its hills and curvy roads or to a bootlegger. Now we are like everybody else at least as far as sampling alcoholic beverages are concerned.

[matt colvin]

gerntz,

Believe it or not when I was young I too enjoyed wiedemann beer. They sold it at the Kroger's in Lexington not far from where my sister lived. Back home I also enjoyed Schlitz which was widely sold in Perry Co. which back in the 1950's and 1960's was the only "wet" county in eastern Kentucky. The "bootleggers" in the dry counties sold it as well so I know they went to Perry Co. to buy it.

Now that we have a lot of "wet" counties and small cities in eastern Kentucky the variety of beer has increased and a person can be more discriminating about the taste of the beer that they buy. It is almost funny because all of the young people in eastern Kentucky who are thirty or younger don't remember Magoffin Co., Floyd Co. and the city of Pikeville anyway but "wet" but I have memories of having to get alcoholic beverages on the sly from a trip to Perry Co. on the old two lane road with its hills and curvy roads or to a bootlegger. Now we are like everybody else at least as far as sampling alcoholic beverages are concerned.

Although I am too young for the above description, I've heard many (great) stories about it. Johnson county is dry, and will likely remain that way for a while. I generally either bring beer in from Lexington or buy something from Floyd county, due to proximity.


Doesn't US 23 make things so much easier?? :icon_mrgreen:

[Matt Dillon]

I live in Corbin in SE Ky. Only in the last few years have restaurants began selling alcoholic beverages here. There are still no package stores here. In order to purchase legal non-beer items, the closest place is Richmond which is approx. 60 mi. to the north up I-75. Beer can be purchased across the border in Jellico, Tn. which is approx. 30 mi. south down I-75.

[Stucat]

Although I am too young for the above description, I've heard many (great) stories about it. Johnson county is dry, and will likely remain that way for a while. I generally either bring beer in from Lexington or buy something from Floyd county, due to proximity.


Doesn't US 23 make things so much easier?? :icon_mrgreen:


Yes it does. It is four lane now from Pikeville all the way to Ashland. Since Prestonsburg and Paintsville are so close to each other(13 miles I think) it is just a "hop and a skip" from Paintsville to Prestonsburg on a good four lane road. Actually New Route 80 makes a trip to Hazard a lot better than it was in the old days as it is four lane as well. From a more progressive look at alcoholic beverages to four lane highways eastern Kentucky has really improved in the last thirty years.

Matt on another note are you any relation to Keith Colvin who would be about 46 now or his younger brother Kevin Colvin? I had Keith in class when I taught at Prestonsburg back in the late 1970's. I think that they had relatives in Paintsville.

[BowlingGreenUKGrad]

I live in Corbin in SE Ky. Only in the last few years have restaurants began selling alcoholic beverages here. There are still no package stores here. In order to purchase legal non-beer items, the closest place is Richmond which is approx. 60 mi. to the north up I-75. Beer can be purchased across the border in Jellico, Tn. which is approx. 30 mi. south down I-75.


There's always Cumberland. It's closer than Richmond mileage-wise, but there's no easy way to get there!

[matt colvin]

Matt on another note are you any relation to Keith Colvin who would be about 46 now or his younger brother Kevin Colvin? I had Keith in class when I taught at Prestonsburg back in the late 1970's. I think that they had relatives in Paintsville.

Not to my knowledge Stucat. But you never know, there aren't a ton of Colvin's around these days.

[Matt Dillon]

There's always Cumberland. It's closer than Richmond mileage-wise, but there's no easy way to get there!

That's why I said Richmond. I'd rather drive a little further on a better road. Actually, MapBlast shows the distance from Corbin to Cumberland to be 64 mi.

[Stucat]

You know I don't really understand why something which is considered legal and normal in so many areas is considered illegal in some areas. My county which is Floyd has been legally "wet" since 1982 and the city of Pikeville has been legally "wet" since 1983. All of Magoffin Co. became legally "wet" in 1986 and Wolfe Co. I believe in 1991.

To be perfectly honest I wasn't sure how Floyd Co. would go in the 1982 "wet-dry" election. The "dries" tried to scare the people by saying we would have "dives, honky tonks and roadhouses" if we voted wet. At that time I wasn't sure what a dive was but I knew the people in Lexington made it just fine and was legally wet and that Perry Co. was making strides of progress in business and Hazard was going to be the center of a television station that was going to be built in eastern Kentucky. If these "wet" areas were making progress then selling alcohol legally didn't hurt them and I thought it might even help us economically. I have been in a county that has legally sold alcoholic beverages for over 25 years now and I can't see how it has harmed us in anyway. We always were "wet" but we just bought it on the sly from local bootleggers or a long trip to Perry Co. or to a "wet" magisterial district in Magoffin Co.

It really is hard to tell how these local option elections will go. I thought for sure Paintsville would vote "wet" in 1982 but they voted no. There have been "wet-dry" elections since 1982 and Paintsville votes no every time. I really don't understand that but it is hard to predict how the local option elections will turn out but I think the people of Floyd Co. did the right thing for us.

[Matt Dillon]

We have a saying down here that the preachers and the bootleggers combine forces to keep our area "dry."

[CATHYnKY]

Reading this thread just made me thirsty :)

[surveyor]

My wife is constantly bringing home different brews for me to try.

Tonight is "Land Shark", brewed by Margaritaville Brewing Co. in Jacksonville, FL.
Really nice, slightly tropical (sweet) taste, but far from skunky like Corona.

[BowlingGreenUKGrad]

My wife is constantly bringing home different brews for me to try.

Tonight is "Land Shark", brewed by Margaritaville Brewing Co. in Jacksonville, FL.
Really nice, slightly tropical (sweet) taste, but far from skunky like Corona.

I like Land Shark a lot - and not just because I'm a huge Parrothead. My wife likes Corona (I have no idea why) and when I drink it, I have to really load it up with limes to kill the "skunky" flavor. There's no way I can drink Corona without the fruit. Land Shark is similar, but I have no problem drinking it without any lime - but it's pretty good with a small lime wedge too.

[surveyor]

I like Land Shark a lot - and not just because I'm a huge Parrothead. My wife likes Corona (I have no idea why) and when I drink it, I have to really load it up with limes to kill the "skunky" flavor. There's no way I can drink Corona without the fruit. Land Shark is similar, but I have no problem drinking it without any lime - but it's pretty good with a small lime wedge too.

I agree WRT Land Shark sans lime. I've not yet tried it with the lime, but it tastes perfectly fine without it.

I've a friend who loves Corona specifically due to its skunky flavor. I don't get it.:icon_neutral:

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Can you guys get Boulder Brewing Company beers? If so, try Singletrack.

[surveyor]

I've had the Mojo IPA and it was very good. I'll give the Singletrack a try if I get a chance. :thumbup:

[Grub]

I like Land Shark a lot - and not just because I'm a huge Parrothead. My wife likes Corona (I have no idea why) and when I drink it, I have to really load it up with limes to kill the "skunky" flavor. There's no way I can drink Corona without the fruit. Land Shark is similar, but I have no problem drinking it without any lime - but it's pretty good with a small lime wedge too.

Have your wife try Red Stripe with lime sometime. It's a Jamaican brew and is much better than Corona IMO. Great beer.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

I've had the Mojo IPA and it was very good. I'll give the Singletrack a try if I get a chance. :thumbup:

You may also want to try Buff Gold and Hazed and Infused... as a volunteer beer pourer at the Louisville street fare this summer I have been pouring these Boulder beers and I get to drink for free :icon_mrgreen:

[surveyor]

Have your wife try Red Stripe with lime sometime. It's a Jamaican brew and is much better than Corona IMO. Great beer.

:thumbup::thumbup:

The first time I ever saw Red Stripe was many, MANY years ago in Dr. No, when Bond is wrestling/fighting with the Jamaican goons at the beach bar. :icon_mrgreen:

[BowlingGreenUKGrad]

Have your wife try Red Stripe with lime sometime. It's a Jamaican brew and is much better than Corona IMO. Great beer.

I like Red Stripe pretty good. I think I've had a couple of six-packs in my fridge at various times this summer. I'm a big fan of the "tropical" brews. I really like Caguama (sp?) which I believe is made in El Salvador and is available at most Krogers.

[matt colvin]

I'm actually having a Heineken. I don't drink Heineken often, but it's a beer that I definitely enjoy during hot weather, and especially when I haven't had it in a while.

[matt colvin]

Stucat,

Sorry to not respond prior to now. I definitely agree, the wet/dry issue puzzles me to no end, especially in Johnson County's case :shrug1:. Just losing out on tax dollars, perhaps a half-way decent restaurant, and encouraging more late night "beer-runs" to other counties :thumbdn:

But, I'm sort of highjacking the thread now :icon_mrgreen: Sorry.

[Stucat]

Stucat,

Sorry to not respond prior to now. I definitely agree, the wet/dry issue puzzles me to no end, especially in Johnson County's case :shrug1:. Just losing out on tax dollars, perhaps a half-way decent restaurant, and encouraging more late night "beer-runs" to other counties :thumbdn:

But, I'm sort of highjacking the thread now :icon_mrgreen: Sorry.

Matt,

I hijacked the thread too because I moved the discussion from good beer to "wet-dry" elections. Your Heiniken sounds good. In the case of Paintsville though the two towns of Prestonsburg and Paintsville are so close together that a thirteen mile drive on a good four lane highway is no problem at all. So in reality when you are in Paintsville it is almost like you live in a "wet" area.

[surveyor]

at Old Chicago Pizza. BTW, that place is like Lowes or Home Depot for the average beer drinkin' male. About 2 dozen or so beers on tap - most all of `em imports and domestic craft brews.


Excellent hefe weizen beer on tap. :thumbup:


http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2007/0416/20070416__20070418_F6_FE18FDBEER~p1.JPG

[Stucat]

at Old Chicago Pizza. BTW, that place is like Lowes or Home Depot for the average beer drinkin' male. About 2 dozen or so beers on tap - most all of `em imports and domestic craft brews.


Excellent hefe weizen beer on tap. :thumbup:


http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2007/0416/20070416__20070418_F6_FE18FDBEER~p1.JPG

I have seen that beer in the cooler at the Prestonsburg food city. It wasn't on tap of course but it is offered up for sale at my local food city. lol

[Matt Dillon]

The beer that made Milwaukee famous is back.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25970479?GT1=43001

[surveyor]

The beer that made Milwaukee famous is back.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25970479?GT1=43001

And in other news, Schlitz owner, Pabst Brewing Co. plans to revive Sterling, Falls City, Hudepohl and Stroh's. ;)

Spoke to a marketing rep for Pabst a few years ago who had donated promotional products to our golf scramble. He said that Pabst was repackaging their marketing and targeting a much younger audience, much in the way Buffalo Trace is aimed at younger drinkers.

I'm curious as to whether they'll do the same with Schlitz? I wonder how many young drinkers know antything about Schlitz other than the jokes made about it?

My step-dad drank Schlitz Malt Liquor when I was growing up.:tongue3:
I still recall the commercials with James Coburn. :icon_smile:

[surveyor]

Dug up some info this weekend about Land Shark Lager. Margaritaville Brewing Company is a joint venture between Jimmy Buffet and Anheiser-Busch. Appears AB is trying to get some of the Corona market with this and Bud Lite Lime.

They could start by boosting the alcohol content of Land Shark Lager from 3% to at least 4.5%. Still a good tasting beer, however.

[oruacat2]

I'm still on my Yuengling kick - love the stuff.
I just found out that New Belgian Brewery's "Fat Tire Pale Ale" is available in Minnesota and Illinois, so I'll be bootlegging a few cases of that fine CO brew home with me.

KD

[surveyor]

Huh. I wasn't aware that a Fat Tire Pale Ale existed. I'll have to check it out. I've had the Fat Tire Amber Ale - very good.

[oruacat2]

Huh. I wasn't aware that a Fat Tire Pale Ale existed. I'll have to check it out. I've had the Fat Tire Amber Ale - very good.


Nope - you're right - I misspoke. Fat Tire is the amber, Mighty Arrow is their pale.

But I'm still bringing a few cases home.

Here's their distribution map, if you're interested: New Belgian Brewery (http://www.newbelgium.com/images/territory_map.png)

KD

[Grub]

I'm still on my Yuengling kick - love the stuff.
I just found out that New Belgian Brewery's "Fat Tire Pale Ale" is available in Minnesota and Illinois, so I'll be bootlegging a few cases of that fine CO brew home with me.

KD

What's up with Yengling being available in certain areas but not in others? I could understand if it were a regional beer (Pennsylvania) but my first exposure to it was in Florida while on vacation this summer. To the best of my knowledge, I can't get it here in southwest Indiana.

[Dwight Schrute]

I'm still on my Yuengling kick - love the stuff.
I just found out that New Belgian Brewery's "Fat Tire Pale Ale" is available in Minnesota and Illinois, so I'll be bootlegging a few cases of that fine CO brew home with me.

KD

Yuengling is great. I buy that stuff by the case whenever I'm in a state that sells it.

[BOURBON TOWN CAT FAN]

I tried Land Shark for the first time over the weekend and it is much better than BL Lime or Corona. I guess it can be classified as a good "summertime" beer.

[oruacat2]

What's up with Yengling being available in certain areas but not in others? I could understand if it were a regional beer (Pennsylvania) but my first exposure to it was in Florida while on vacation this summer. To the best of my knowledge, I can't get it here in southwest Indiana.

We've got a bit of a Yuengling cabal working out of my bar here in Lexington. When I go to upstate NY (or my brother comes down), I bring some back with me. Whenever friends go to Myrtle Beach or Hilton Head, they bring some back. It's also in Nashville now, so we've got a connection there. We're hearing rumors through the beer distributors that it'll hit Lexington next fall, but who knows, really?

Oh, and as good as it is in a bottle, Yuengling is twice as tasty on-tap. Every bar in Charlotte has it on-draft, it seems.

KD

[surveyor]

Nope - you're right - I misspoke. Fat Tire is the amber, Mighty Arrow is their pale.

But I'm still bringing a few cases home.

Here's their distribution map, if you're interested: New Belgian Brewery (http://www.newbelgium.com/images/territory_map.png)

KD

Yup! Checked it out late last night. We'll be in the Smokies hiking this winter. I'mo check Food Lyon in G-burg and Pigeon Forge for availability. I checked a few pubs on line there that have a cross section of micro-brewed and imports on tap and bottles and came up empty handed. Not even any Arrogant Bastard Ale - which is also excellent brew. :thumbup:

[surveyor]

We've got a bit of a Yuengling cabal working out of my bar here in Lexington. When I go to upstate NY (or my brother comes down), I bring some back with me. Whenever friends go to Myrtle Beach or Hilton Head, they bring some back. It's also in Nashville now, so we've got a connection there. We're hearing rumors through the beer distributors that it'll hit Lexington next fall, but who knows, really?

Oh, and as good as it is in a bottle, Yuengling is twice as tasty on-tap. Every bar in Charlotte has it on-draft, it seems.

KD

Some of the bars we frequented in Seagrove Beach and Destin had Yuengling on tap.
Also available on tap in Key West, too, IIRC.

[Dwight Schrute]

Yuengling is fantastic...I hope you're right, o'cat about it being availble here soon.

[oruacat2]

Yup! Checked it out late last night. We'll be in the Smokies hiking this winter. I'mo check Food Lyon in G-burg and Pigeon Forge for availability. I checked a few pubs on line there that have a cross section of micro-brewed and imports on tap and bottles and came up empty handed. Not even any Arrogant Bastard Ale - which is also excellent brew. :thumbup:

Based solely on anecdotal evidence and nothing official, I have a sneaking suspicion that Fat Tire might only be available in their 22oz bottles in these "new" markets - as least intially.

If I find any in the Great Northern expanses, I'll save you a few. I'm sure there'll be a tailgating opportunity soon enough where we can do a brew-hostage-exchange.

KD

[Terry L. Wildcat]

I'm consuming a jug of Old Elk Brown from the Walnut Street Brewery in Boulder and listening to 60's Rolling Stones so life is good.

[KDog]

Yuengling distribution:

http://www.yuengling.com/distrib.htm

First had it when I went back home to FL 4 years ago. SInce then, my buddies and I still take turns bringing it back. But bottles/cans do not come close to how good it is on tap. To me, that is the only way to drink it. Although I did bring a couple cases to last years UK/Kent ST game. :beer::beer::beer:

It was in the stores in Gatlinburg, TN last fall, did not see if it was on tap since Smokey MTN Brewery was the priority.

[surveyor]

Yuengling distribution:

http://www.yuengling.com/distrib.htm

First had it when I went back home to FL 4 years ago. SInce then, my buddies and I still take turns bringing it back. But bottles/cans do not come close to how good it is on tap. To me, that is the only way to drink it. Although I did bring a couple cases to last years UK/Kent ST game. :beer::beer::beer:

It was in the stores in Gatlinburg, TN last fall, did not see if it was on tap since Smokey MTN Brewery was the priority.

If you've not tried them go to The Ship English Pub (http://www.shippub.com/)and The Fox and Parrot (http://www.foxandparrot.com/).
Both provide a wide variety of domestic micro brews and import selections on tap and in bottles.
Unfortunately, neither have Yuengling or New Belgium Brewery beers.

If you go to The Ship English Pub, go later in the evening - it's much busier then. We stopped in for dinner after a hike at about 5:30 and there was only 4 other people there at the time. We go to Gatlinburg in the winter to hike up in the smokies during the week, so not much in the way of people that time of year.

[Jody Porter]

Those of you who like Blue Moon... do you drink it with an orange slice or without?

Personal opinion (aware that others often vehemenently disagree)...if I have to put a fruit in my beer, it's not worth drinking.

I used to think so. However, having had Blue Moon WITH the orange, I have to say I do like it. I'm less inclined to drink Blue Moon in the winter months, but when I have I omit the orange.


Just had my first ever Blue Moon with an orange slice, and I must say that it was pretty darn good. It complements a big plate of crow quite nicely, if you catch my drift. :big_grin:

Very, very good. :thumbup:

[CATHYnKY]

I like the orange slice. Good bars will give you a nice sized slice. Love the draft Bluemoons. Would love to have one of the signs for my downstairs. If I can find one affordable, I'll have it :)

[KDog]

Blue Moon without an orange is like a Corona or XX without a lime. Yeah, they still taste better than any typical american beer, but go to a whole new level with a fresh blast of citrus. There are those who see this as a step above an umbrella drink, but it is simply making a beer taste the best that it can. And if taste wasnt important, wouldnt we all be drinking Milwaukees Best.

:beer::beer::beer:Cheers:beer::beer::beer:

[KDog]

just dont drink the prefabricated miller chill, and bud lime if ur a guy...that's bad

[Jody Porter]

Blue Moon without an orange is like a Corona or XX without a lime. Yeah, they still taste better than any typical american beer, but go to a whole new level with a fresh blast of citrus.

:beer::beer::beer:Cheers:beer::beer::beer:

Blue Moon with an orange is, IMO, >>>>>> than Corona et al with lime. In fact, I'm having a hard time even putting the two in the same league. Maybe it's because I'm not much of a beer drinker, but IIRC, Corona with lime was basically taking a nasty beer and making it lime-flavored. OTOH, the orange in the Blue Moon actually brought out even more of the inherent flavors of the Blue Moon itself and COMPLETELY changed the way it behaved on the palate. (Yeah, I'm a geek.)

[surveyor]

Blue Moon with an orange is, IMO, >>>>>> than Corona et al with lime. In fact, I'm having a hard time even putting the two in the same league. Maybe it's because I'm not much of a beer drinker, but IIRC, Corona with lime was basically taking a nasty beer and making it lime-flavored. OTOH, the orange in the Blue Moon actually brought out even more of the inherent flavors of the Blue Moon itself and COMPLETELY changed the way it behaved on the palate. (Yeah, I'm a geek.)

I tend to agree. I can drink Blue Moon without the orange, but the orange does draw out certain characteristics. With Corona and the lime, the lime seems to act as a masking agent. :icon_lol:

Red Stripe is good without the lime or with it. It's somewhat like Blue Moon in that regard.

[Dwight Schrute]

If you've not tried them go to The Ship English Pub (http://www.shippub.com/)and The Fox and Parrot (http://www.foxandparrot.com/).
Both provide a wide variety of domestic micro brews and import selections on tap and in bottles.
Unfortunately, neither have Yuengling or New Belgium Brewery beers.



Actually, I was in Gatlinburg last October, and the Fox and Parrot had Yuengling. I drank four of them at lunch because I was so excited about finding it somewhere besides the south. Talking to the lady, she said they were supposed to get it on tap back in January.

[surveyor]

Actually, I was in Gatlinburg last October, and the Fox and Parrot had Yuengling. I drank four of them at lunch because I was so excited about finding it somewhere besides the south. Talking to the lady, she said they were supposed to get it on tap back in January.

Huh! I'll have to make a stop there this winter. Their website still doesn't list it among their offerings. :confused:

[Dwight Schrute]

Huh! I'll have to make a stop there this winter. Their website still doesn't list it among their offerings. :confused:

It's possible that they don't offer it anymore, I suppose, or that the website isn't updated frequently.

Thing is, they had lots of good beer that I would have loved to try, but I was so excited at being able to have a Yuengling that I ignored all the others. I looked for it in all the convenience stores, but I never could find it.

A friend of mine (who is a surveyor, no less), was in Clarksville, TN on a job last winter and brought me back a case.

[surveyor]

It's possible that they don't offer it anymore, I suppose, or that the website isn't updated frequently.


Viewing their website again, the latter is the likelihood. In fine print it says something to the effect that the beer menu is "subject to change without notice".

I'm looking forward to stopping in there again. Thanks for the heads up.

[Dwight Schrute]

Viewing their website again, the latter is the likelihood. In fine print it says something to the effect that the beer menu is "subject to change without notice".

I'm looking forward to stopping in there again. Thanks for the heads up.

Not a problem! I loved the fox and parrot. It was a bit out of the way and difficult to find, but it's entirely worth it once you get there.

[Dwight Schrute]

I'd also like to add another beer to the list: Delirium Tremens, a Belgian beer. I had it at Marikkas tonight (probably the biggest beer selection in Lexington), and it's delicious.

[matt colvin]

Hey you all, thanks for the info on Yuengling availability. My brother-in-law is from PA, and introduced me to it a while back. Enjoyed a couple this weekend here in NYC :thumbup:

Also, went to a German restaurant, and enjoyed an offering from Ayinger. It's a German beer, and this one was light. Not sure which one it was exactly, but liked it enough for a second helping to go with my much too big meal. We were sitting outside at their beer garden, so light was a good choice :thumbup::thumbup:

As far as the orange slice conversation, I've not done it....yet. But, my brother-in-law had two Bluemoons this evening with dinner, the first without and the second with, and he liked it with. I've never seen him insert fruit into his beer before, fwiw.

I look forward to a day where I've sampled some more beers, and can properly "fit" a beer to my intended meal. The meal can be so much better with the "right" beverage, no matter what that may be.

Also, you guys and gals have made this a great thread :thumbup:

[Matt Dillon]

Also, you guys and gals have made this a great thread :thumbup:


I'd like to second that.

[Jody Porter]

Last night. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA. OMG. :shock:

Best beer I've ever had. :thumbup::thumbup::beer:

[Dwight Schrute]

Last night. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA. OMG. :shock:

Best beer I've ever had. :thumbup::thumbup::beer:

I've heard good things about Dogfish Head.

The best beer I've ever had was Delirium Tremens on Saturday night.

Loved that beer.

[matt colvin]

Littlemeyer, I've had the 60 minute IPA from Dogfishhead. Have you had it, and if so, could you compare? I've never had the 90 minute, but can get it Lexington.

Had a Bitburger yesterday (ok 2 :icon_smile:) at Killmeyer's on Staten Island, and it was a pretty good beer garden beer. I would have it again for sure.

[Jody Porter]

Littlemeyer, I've had the 60 minute IPA from Dogfishhead. Have you had it, and if so, could you compare? I've never had the 90 minute, but can get it Lexington.

Had a Bitburger yesterday (ok 2 :icon_smile:) at Killmeyer's on Staten Island, and it was a pretty good beer garden beer. I would have it again for sure.

I've never had the 60, but I plan on trying it next. I'd like to go for the 120 (21% ABV), but it's seasonal.

This thread has made me sample MANY more beers outside of my normal Sam Adams comfort zone. :thumbup:

[matt colvin]

^^ The 60 is good. But, if you like it, please sample the regular IPA from Stone Brewery. You're missing out until you do :thumbup:

[matt colvin]

We've got a bit of a Yuengling cabal working out of my bar here in Lexington. When I go to upstate NY (or my brother comes down), I bring some back with me. Whenever friends go to Myrtle Beach or Hilton Head, they bring some back. It's also in Nashville now, so we've got a connection there. We're hearing rumors through the beer distributors that it'll hit Lexington next fall, but who knows, really?

Oh, and as good as it is in a bottle, Yuengling is twice as tasty on-tap. Every bar in Charlotte has it on-draft, it seems.

KD


Just read this. COOL!!!! I and many of my sisters' friends will LOVE to hear this, should it come true :thumbup::thumbup: And now I want one on tap!

[Bluesong]

When I read posts like this, it makes me realize how one-dimensional I am on my drinking.
Where are the Bud Light votes?? :big_grin::shrug1:

Bud Light and Pop Tarts go good together. :thumbup:

[matt colvin]

I've never had the 60, but I plan on trying it next. I'd like to go for the 120 (21% ABV), but it's seasonal.

This thread has made me sample MANY more beers outside of my normal Sam Adams comfort zone. :thumbup:

Had the 90 minute IPA twice last night. Very different from the 60 minute, and I liked it with my beer-battered shrimp and etc. while listening to a very good blues band last night :thumbup::thumbup: I'll have the 90 minute again, but the 60 is more in line with Stone's offering, and just can't keep up in my humble opinion. Also, when we arrived at the restaurant, had another Bitburger while waiting on seats, and it wasn't on tap this time. Not nearly as good. The restaurant did rate it pretty highly in that segment though, so I decided against a new trial----probably should have though.

[capitolkatnorm]

The comment about Bittberger brought back memories. My son's college roommate worked in Germany one summer at the Bittberger brewery and everybody who worked there got a six pack every day after their shift was over. He shared his- he didn't drink- with some air force guys who lived in his apartment building and when he came home they threw him a day long party to repay his generosity. I never really liked it compared to the great belgian beers.

[Grub]

Also, went to a German restaurant, and enjoyed an offering from Ayinger. It's a German beer, and this one was light. Not sure which one it was exactly, but liked it enough for a second helping to go with my much too big meal. We were sitting outside at their beer garden, so light was a good choice :thumbup:

There's a German restaurant in Jasper, Indiana called The Schnitzelbank (http://www.schnitzelbank.com/index.htm)that serves many authentic German draft brews. The Dab on tap and the blue cheese from the salad bar are absolutely phenomenol together.

[Jody Porter]

Just finished another Small Craft Warning Uber Pils from Clipper City Brewery. Still a good brew, but after having the Dogfish Head 90, it left me wanting more. The Small Craft Warning may be a crossover, trying to win those who like Pilsners and possibly Sam Adams Light-esque beers over to more "craft" beers.

As little as I drink, I've figured this much out: Give me hops, and give them to me in large doses. :big_grin:

[Dwight Schrute]

There's a German restaurant and Bier Stube in Lexington called Marikkas. They have about 500 different beers available. My favorite bar, by far.

[Rockober]

There's a German restaurant and Bier Stube in Lexington called Marikkas. They have about 500 different beers available. My favorite bar, by far.


Where is the bar located? I go to Lexington quite a bit and will have to check this one out.

[matt colvin]

Where is the bar located? I go to Lexington quite a bit and will have to check this one out.

Southland Drive

[Dawood Khan]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/108/315533575_7e858772fd_b.jpg

This has been my favorite beer.

[The Black Watch]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/108/315533575_7e858772fd_b.jpg

This has been my favorite beer.

That's a good one. Also like Harbin.

[Dawood Khan]

Hell, I don't mind Angkor Beer in Cambodia. It's a serviceable brew. But I think my fondness of it is more due to the place and experience than the actual beer.

http://beer.sihanoukville-cambodia.com/newestpics/angkor-poster.jpg

[Catligula]

My drink of choice is bourbon and Coke or bourbon on the rocks, but I do like a few beers.

Red Stripe - from Jamaica mon!
Young's Double Chocolate Stout - this stuff is expensive and really only an occasional thing, but it is soooo good
BBC Alt Bier - I don't know if you can find this outside Louisville, but this might be my favorite overall

[matt colvin]

Having a few beers with the UK/UL game. Two Dogfish Head 90 minutes. Now having a Stone Pale Ale, my first of this beer. Going well so far. If Arrogant B is too much, try this Pale Ale from Stone Brewery.

[moody85]

I watched the Cats win while enjoying the last of this year's Sam Adams Summer Ale. Now what do I do for this Saturday so that I don't screw up the good karma???

:beer::icon_smile:

[matt colvin]

Can you guys get Boulder Brewing Company beers? If so, try Singletrack.

Got it Terry :thumbup: Hadn't seen it at Liquour Barn before, which means they've probably had it the whole time :icon_mrgreen:. Look forward to trying one tomorrow night with dinner.

Currently trying Newcastle right now for the first time. Sort of smells similar to Heineken to me, oddly enough. Mouthfeel is very smooth. Taste is different from things I've sampled before. As far as whether or not I like it, I better just edit this post with the verdict a little later :icon_lol:

Verdict, lol: Not terrible, but I doubt I'll be buying another one from Liquor Barn as there are so many other choices that smoke this one. Look forward to trying Terry's Singletrack tomorrow.

[matt colvin]

Got it Terry :thumbup: Hadn't seen it at Liquour Barn before, which means they've probably had it the whole time :icon_mrgreen:. Look forward to trying one tomorrow night with dinner.




I definitely like this Singletrack from Boulder Brewing Company. They call it a "copper ale", and I definitely see why. It nice and refreshing. Good flavor, and has a nice mouth-feel too. I like it very much, and could see myself enjoying it with ball games.

[Grub]

I had a $100 gift certificate to the Schnitz that was about to run out and just happened to be in Jasper this past Friday. They allowed me to purchase half cases of their bottled imports. I'm not a big fan of the dark beers, but the Franziskaner Hefe Weiss Dunkel (http://www.franziskaner.com/0_start/index.htm)maybe my new favorite.

http://www.gotbeer.com/content/user_1/lFranzDunkBottleGlass.jpg

[matt colvin]

I like it too, Grub :thumbup:

[Sir Richard F. Burton]

This is my favorite these days.

http://www.thebeerclub.com.sg/images/ChimayBL.gif

[capitolkatnorm]

This Saturday- ( no UK football) I'm bottling my next batch of "Herring Boys Brew"- " A Big Catch"-- It's my formula for a classic brown ale- I use a local brew house that lets me use their equipment and bottler for cooking the brew and then aging until bottling. I get about 5 cases and have designed my own labels with the logo above and a picture of a catch of herring-- Of course my last name is Herring- I've tweaked the recipe this time with a little more malt to hopefully give a more smooth finish- While it's no Trappist Ale- It goes down smooth and it's my own classic-- I'll give a report after Saturday's bottling-- Norm

[Grub]

This Saturday- ( no UK football) I'm bottling my next batch of "Herring Boys Brew"- " A Big Catch"-- It's my formula for a classic brown ale- I use a local brew house that lets me use their equipment and bottler for cooking the brew and then aging until bottling. I get about 5 cases and have designed my own labels with the logo above and a picture of a catch of herring-- Of course my last name is Herring- I've tweaked the recipe this time with a little more malt to hopefully give a more smooth finish- While it's no Trappist Ale- It goes down smooth and it's my own classic-- I'll give a report after Saturday's bottling-- Norm


If you'll be in the Midwest any time soon, I'll be glad to give you my non professional opinion. Of course, it may take several for me to form an opinion.

[Matt Dillon]

This reminds me of when I was growing up. People made a beer like beverage called homebrew. I don't if anyone here is familiar with it or not.

[matt colvin]

Ok, have to ask you all. As I've mentioned here, I like to visit/consult beeradvocate.com before trying different brews. Well, out of pure curiosity, I looked up the new Schlitz (stop laughing :icon_mrgreen:). Well, they actually gave it a pretty decent review considering what it is. In fact, their "BA Bros" gave it a B- on average, and the users give it a C+ on average. For comparison's sake, plain Budweiser gets a B- from the Bros, and a D+ from the users.

So, is this a decent beer for its price range or ??? I was actually going to try some this weekend, but my Krogers doesn't have it.

[Jody Porter]

http://do69.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/duvel.jpg

[surveyor]

http://do69.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/duvel.jpg

I might have had a bad 6 pack. I liked the initial flavor, but the finish was odd. Nice, high alcohol content, however. Something like 8 - 8.5%.

[Jody Porter]

^ 8.5%, IIRC. And it is a unique finish. A little spicy, maybe even peppery. I've not seen the six-packs of this. Only comes in the four-pack down this way.

Give it another shot. :thumbup::big_grin:

[surveyor]

^ 8.5%, IIRC. And it is a unique finish. A little spicy, maybe even peppery. I've not seen the six-packs of this. Only comes in the four-pack down this way.

Give it another shot. :thumbup::big_grin:

You may be right WRT 6 vs 4. My wife buys my beer for me so I may have misremembered the number in the beer / wine chiller.:thumbup:

[ntrich]

I'm a huge fan of the samplings from Great Lakes Brewing Company, quality beer, great taste, some of the sampling can be very rich and their brew pub in Cleveland is fantastic. If you ever find yourself in Cleveland stop by their pub and take a tour of the brewery as it is quite eco-friend and better than all but the most expensive specialty beers.

Got a couple ready for the Alabama game today.

http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/

[Jody Porter]

Just had a good one for this time of the year: Goose Island's Harvest Ale. Great balance of malts and hops (maybe a little strong on the hops, but as I mentioned earlier in this thread, that's the way I like it :big_grin:), and a great variety of "seasonal" spices. Haven't had many "Fall" brews, so it may be par for the course. But something tells me this one would be hard to beat.

I've got Abita's "Fall Fest" on deck for this weekend; I'll report back with the results. ;):thumbup:

[surveyor]

purchase by the wife Saturday.:thumbup:

Very good beer.

http://thatotherpaper.com/files/shiner_bohemian_black.jpg



Dark, but lighter flavored than say Guinness. Little to no head. I've had it chilled but it tastes better at room temperature. :thumbup:

[capitolkatnorm]

Well the beer came out to everyone's satisfaction- here's the label

[surveyor]

Excellent!

Congrats!:beer:

[matt colvin]

I've had it chilled but it tastes better at room temperature. :thumbup:

This is a good point that we often forget to include. Arrogant Bastard is definitely better after you've let it sit a little while after pouring.

[matt colvin]

Look forward to trying some tasty new brews tomorrow at the tailgate :thumbup: By tomorrow night, I will have tried Stone's Smoked Porter, and will let you all know what I think. It is my first porter, to my knowledge, so I'm looking forward to hopefully pairing it with some awesome BBQ at the WCN tailgate :thumbup:

[matt colvin]

I forgot to talk about the tailgate. Well, I tried some new beers. Rockober brought Anchor Steam, Cooper's stout, and perhaps something else? I enjoyed both, and I see that Pazzo's has the anchor steam on tap. That would be a good option.

Also, I liked my Stone Smoked Porter a lot. It was really nice with our great bbq :thumbup:

[Rockober]

I forgot to talk about the tailgate. Well, I tried some new beers. Rockober brought Anchor Steam, Cooper's stout, and perhaps something else? I enjoyed both, and I see that Pazzo's has the anchor steam on tap. That would be a good option.

Also, I liked my Stone Smoked Porter a lot. It was really nice with our great bbq :thumbup:

I enjoyed the Stone IPA you brought Matt. I will have to buy another 6-pack to try. Anchor Steam has always been a favorite of mine and I thought the Cooper's stout was a great stout. If you are in the mood for a hearty beer, give it a try.
I also brought Stella Atrois and Blue Moon-Pumpkin. I like Stella but the Blue Moon Pumpkin was just ok. I wouldn't buy it again.

[Jody Porter]

I wish we could have made it out there. I've been wanting to try a Stone IPA for quite some time now. :)

Rogue Dead Guy Ale and Young's Double Chocolate Stout are probably my top two at the moment, with the DFH 90 still right up there.

I've got a DFH 120 aging at the moment, but I can't see myself drinking it. :icon_neutral: I like these brews for the flavor, not the affect. And at 21% ABV, I can see this one having a little too much affect. :eek::big_grin: (More of a "taster" here than a "drinker". Love trying new brews, and this thread has introduced many new ones to sample...:thumbup:)

[matt colvin]

You were missed Littlemeyer. I need to try some offerings from Rogue. Where did you find the DFH 120? I think Pazzo's has had it sometimes, but they don't now to my knowledge. I have this sneaky feeling that I wouldn't like it much.

[Jody Porter]

^ Got the 120 at this great little place in Paducah, Roof Brothers Wine & Spirits (http://www.roofbrothers.com/selection.htm). Click the link to see their selection, which is incredible for rural western Ky.

Don't know about you, but at somewhere between 12-15%, the alcohol really starts to stand out and overwhelm the other flavors in the beer. That's the point where I draw the line. Like you, I've got a feeling that the 120 will be just too much alcohol to even notice the hops. But I had to get it, and possibly try it, as it's the self-proclaimed "Holy Grail" for hopheads. :icon_biggrin:

[matt colvin]

I feel the same way. The Double Bastard is as about as much alcohol as I could stand in a beer.

[matt colvin]

Had a Bell's Two Hearted Ale today at Pazzo's. It's an IPA, and I would say it is most comparable to Dogfishhead 60 minute, but with more hops. Pretty good beer. Doesn't top Stone's IPA for me, but it is still pretty tasty.

[Jody Porter]

Had a Bell's Two Hearted Ale today at Pazzo's. It's an IPA, and I would say it is most comparable to Dogfishhead 60 minute, but with more hops. Pretty good beer. Doesn't top Stone's IPA for me, but it is still pretty tasty.

Bell's also has a "Hopslam Ale", which is their Double IPA. Those on beeradvocate.com who've had it say that there's a strong honey presence in it, along with, of course, an abundance of hops. It's on my "to try" list, but as it's seasonal, I've not been able to get one yet.

Almost picked up a Two Hearted Ale just the other day, but had to go with DFH 90 Minute instead. Still my favorite...:big_grin:

Matt, I think that Pazzo's has a Rogue Dead Guy Ale Pint Night coming up soon (this Wednesday, perhaps). You should definitely get over there and try that one. :thumbup:

[Rockober]

I enjoyed several Rogue Brutal Bitter on Saturday night over a outdoor fire pit and a nice cigar.

[matt colvin]

I see that I need to get on the ball and try some offerings from Rogue.

[KENTUCKY11]

Miller Lite! That is all i drink.

Some of the beers you all are talking about i would never think about drinking. I guess i am a simple person. I like the taste so i dont try anything new. :icon_mrgreen:

[Matt Dillon]

Miller Lite! That is all i drink.

Some of the beers you all are talking about i would never think about drinking. I guess i am a simple person. I like the taste so i dont try anything new. :icon_mrgreen:

I'm with you, Kentucky11, except I drink Miller High Life.

[surveyor]

I see that I need to get on the ball and try some offerings from Rogue.

Rogue Shakespear
Rogue Dead Guy

Two of my favorites from Rogue. Each winter when we go to Gatlinburg for hiking we finish the day at "The Ship" English Pub. Dozens of selections on tap - including the above.

[Jody Porter]

^ Ever had the Rogue Chocolate Stout? One of the finest of that style, IMO. :thumbup:

(Dead Guy is fantastic. Double Dead Guy? Meh, not so much. For me, anyway.)

[surveyor]

^ Ever had the Rogue Chocolate Stout? One of the finest of that style, IMO. :thumbup:

Yup! But only in bottle..................

[jwade]

The Rogue Mocha Porter is OK, too, but I prefer Great Lakes' Edmund Fitzgerald Porter.

[matt colvin]

I just got back from Pazzo's (Go Funky Chicken Hoagie! :icon_mrgreen: :thumbup:), and had a Rogue Dead Guy ale. Pretty good for sure, and might be one of my favorite ales right now. I also noticed they had the Rogue Shakespeare next to it, but I didn't want to try both on my lunch.

I'll certainly have another Rogue Dead Guy ale, especially if it's available on tap like it is right now. :thumbup: Thanks for the suggestion :thumbup::thumbup:

[matt colvin]

The Rogue Mocha Porter is OK, too, but I prefer Great Lakes' Edmund Fitzgerald Porter.

Unfortunately you had the Stone Smoked Ported from a plastic cup, but where would you put it?

[jwade]

Had a couple of Dead Guy Ales at Pazzo's yesterday. Good call.:thumbup::thumbup:

[moody85]

Just back home from Pazzo's - the Friday special, 3 toppings on a slice for $3.75, and Dead Guy Ale - AWESOME!!!

(and lunch was on jwade - YAY!)


I've finally found a beer to replace the Sam Adams Summer Ale.


Mmmm...beer.