[quote]PimpBot5000 wrote:
I want to let you Americans know just how lucky you are.
I was recently in the great state of Ohio for a business trip, and walked into a Target store (for Canadians, this store is roughly similar to what K-Mart is). Lo and behold, an entire aisle of beer that I had never been able to get my hands on anywhere in Canada! Great Lakes Eliot Ness, Edmund Fitzgerald, Magic Hat…the list goes on. They were all dirt cheap!
Edmund Fitzgerald is now the second best porter I’ve ever had (The first is “Tokyo Black” by YoHo brewing in Japan).
In Ontario, we either have to go to “The Liquor Control Board” or “The Beer Store” to get our beer. The former imports next to no US Microbrews, and with the latter you’re stuck with 90% Molson/Labatt/Coors.
You guys are lucky. Don’t take it for granted! [/quote]
If you can make it to Savor in DC next year http://www.savorcraftbeer.com/ Alpha, myself and the 5100block will cover your ticket.
I’m an IPA lover myself. I’d have to say my go to IPA would have to be Racer 5 by Bear Republic. My other faves would have to be Pliny The Younger by Russian River Brewing, Ballast Point’s Dorado, and Ballast Point’s Sculpin, Stone Double Dry Hopped IPA oh and last but not least Dogfish Head’s 60 Min IPA.
Good Bump BC, I was about to start looking for this thread myself. Finally got to PA to pick up some Yuengling for the first time in months. Just had SN Glissade on draft for the first time, excellent brew. International Brewers Festival in Cleveland next weekend…
Hard to find, but down here in southern MS/LA, there is a local brewery called Lazy Magnolia. All of their stuff is good, but the absolute best is Jefferson Stout, it is a Sweet Potato Cream-style Ale, and is pure sex-in-your-mouth. Unfortunately, they still have not bottled it, after they told me over a year ago (I called the brewery) they were working on it. I am guessing they can’t get it to taste right out of a bottle, kind of like my opinion of Guiness from a bottle. But after reading the above about glassware, I may have to try it again with a glass.
As far as the Jefferson, if you can find it on tap somewhere, def try it out. Or maybe you shbouldn’t, since you will most likely fall in love and quickly become suicidal when you can’t find it anywhere else. Mellow Mushroom in Covington used to have it on tap, but APPARENTLY it is COMMON to ROTATE BEERS IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT.
Ever since I been going to the bar almost every other day last month,I been ordering either Land Shark or Blue Moon and I haven’t looked back at Bud or Heinkein. Shiner is okay. Im tasting “Shiners Kosmos” I had “Abita Strawberry” Shit is amazing! I also had “Rogue” which is great whenever I can afford it and “Avery Kaiser” That was gross.
Might be hard to find this one but it is excellent. I went to Rutgers so I had to try it when I saw it.
Flying Fish Exit 9 - Hoppy Scarlet Ale
Stop seven on our multi-year trip to explore the state of New Jersey through its beer and culture, is Exit 9, best known as the Rutgers University exit. The stateâ??s university, Rutgers, began in 1771 with classes held at a local tavern though by 1810, students were banned from frequenting â??beer and oyster houses.â?? Alumni include Nobel Laureates, astronauts, brewery founders, authors, actors and perhaps most notably, the cartoon character Mr. Magoo.
To celebrate Exit 9, we brewed a richly flavored red beer crafted with a variety of domestic and imported malts and a classic American yeast strain. Assertively hopped with Amarillo, Centennial, Chinook and Citra, the bouquet has complex notes of citrus and tropical fruits, with an appropriate bitterness in the finish. Serve it with spicy foods (try gumbo or curry), a rich blue or sharp cheddar cheese or enjoy it by itself.
I’m ready for this Thanksgiving’s festivities! I snagged the last two bottles of Rodenbach Grand Cru from my local BevMo. It’s considered a Flanders red ale but also falls under the classification of a sour/wild ale. If you’re into beers like Consecration and Supplication by Russian River Brewing, I think you’ll enjoy this one. It’s one of the best sours I have ever tasted! I can’t wait to pour this one tommorrow!
I’ll pay good money for a sixer of Dogfish Head’s “Faithfull Ale” if anyone wants to send it to me, or perhaps wants me to send them some good CO beer in exchange.
[quote]Seize wrote:
I’m ready for this Thanksgiving’s festivities! I snagged the last two bottles of Rodenbach Grand Cru from my local BevMo. It’s considered a Flanders red ale but also falls under the classification of a sour/wild ale. If you’re into beers like Consecration and Supplication by Russian River Brewing, I think you’ll enjoy this one. It’s one of the best sours I have ever tasted! I can’t wait to pour this one tommorrow![/quote]
You sonofabitch!
Which BevMo did you hit up. Mira Mesa? La Mesa?
I’m in Ventura currently, hitting the BevMo after work for similar experimentation. Well done!
[quote]pushmepullme wrote:
I’ll pay good money for a sixer of Dogfish Head’s “Faithfull Ale” if anyone wants to send it to me, or perhaps wants me to send them some good CO beer in exchange.[/quote]
