The Official Beer Appreciation Thread

[darksabre]

 

 

I've seen the Saranac 12 packs of cans down here.

 

New Belgium, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, Terrapin, plus a few of the local breweries near me in NC are in on the cans now.

 

I'll submit Sierra Nevada Pale Ale in a can as a fine summer brew, but I also have been known to down an ice cold PBR after mowing the lawn when it's 90 degrees.

 

Ain't nothing wrong with a few cold PBRs.

[plenzmd1]

 

I'll submit Sierra Nevada Pale Ale in a can as a fine summer brew, but I also have been known to down an ice cold PBR after mowing the lawn when it's 90 degrees.

 

That is my true session beer, and love it in the cans. $13.99 a twelve at Total Wine is a damn fine price as well.

 

I always prefer cans , easier in so many ways than bottles.

 

I believe Bells canning line should be up and running soon

 

Two Hearted and Oberon i believe

 

[That Aud Smell]

Ain't nothing wrong with a few cold PBRs.

hipster.

[plenzmd1]

Two reasons for my post

 

1) had Goose Island Matilda on draft last night. Bartender said was a Farmhouse Ale, and I figured was guan be light in color and taste similar to a Saison. Came out darker in color, tasted like a very nice saison, and I really liked it, and lets just say had more than one but less than 10.

 

2) when I googled it, this Beer Advocate page came up. Do people really drink beer and taste all this stuff? Do these guys even enjoy a beer or are they just trying to sound cool? Read like the first 6 reviews, just crazy

 

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1146/4318/

 

Musty blanket ..bruised golden apple...I mean WTF do those even taste like?

Edited May 10, 2014 by plenzmd1

[sabills]

Two reasons for my post

 

1) had Goose Island Matilda on draft last night. Bartender said was a Farmhouse Ale, and I figured was guan be light in color and taste similar to a Saison. Came out darker in color, tasted like a very nice saison, and I really liked it, and lets just say had more than one but less than 10.

 

2) when I googled it, this Beer Advocate page came up. Do people really drink beer and taste all this stuff? Do these guys even enjoy a beer or are they just trying to sound cool? Read like the first 6 reviews, just crazy

 

http://www.beeradvoc...file/1146/4318/

 

Musty blanket ..bruised golden apple...I mean WTF do those even taste like?

 

I've never been sure if any of these people know what the hell they're talking about. I can tell you floral vs. citrusy smells, but once you get into the crazy stuff I think most are just talking out their ass. Its as bad as wine tasting.

[Weave]

Two reasons for my post

 

1) had Goose Island Matilda on draft last night. Bartender said was a Farmhouse Ale, and I figured was guan be light in color and taste similar to a Saison. Came out darker in color, tasted like a very nice saison, and I really liked it, and lets just say had more than one but less than 10.

 

2) when I googled it, this Beer Advocate page came up. Do people really drink beer and taste all this stuff? Do these guys even enjoy a beer or are they just trying to sound cool? Read like the first 6 reviews, just crazy

 

http://www.beeradvoc...file/1146/4318/

 

Musty blanket ..bruised golden apple...I mean WTF do those even taste like?

 

Yeah, umm... don't read any of my posts in the whiskey thread. :blush:

 

Bruised apple? Nah, they are trying too hard. Tart green apples..... I get it.

[inkman]

Yeah, umm... don't read any of my posts in the whiskey thread. :blush:

 

Bruised apple? Nah, they are trying too hard. Tart green apples..... I get it.

Couldn't you just go with "sour"?

[Weave]

Couldn't you just go with "sour"?

 

Yeah, but then even fewer would read my posts than already do.

[That Aud Smell]

The lexicons developed by wine tasters and beer tasters are hilarious. Try as I might, I've never sensed tobacco in a big bold red wine, or whatever.

 

The wine-ification of beer is something we've kicked around before. I'm decidedly ambivalent on the trend, as much as I love craft beer.

[Claude_Verret]

Coffee snobs do the outlandish flavor and aroma descriptions too.

[darksabre]

Here's how I describe beer:

 

Satisfying

 

Not Satisfying

[plenzmd1]

Here's how I describe beer:

 

Satisfying

 

Not Satisfying

 

That is Perfect for me as well!

[darksabre]

 

 

That is Perfect for me as well!

 

Now, I chose these carefully. I didn't want to use a Good/Okay/Bad rating system because a beer can be Good but not satisfying. It can also be Bad yet satisfying.

 

Being satisfied with a beer is what matters.

[qwksndmonster]

Now, I chose these carefully. I didn't want to use a Good/Okay/Bad rating system because a beer can be Good but not satisfying. It can also be Bad yet satisfying.

 

Being satisfied with a beer is what matters.

My rating system is like this: Ask my sister if it's good beer.

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

I personally love when Weave describes food and beverage......it makes me feel like I just got drafted in the 7th round by the Rams and am about to enjoy a cake that has a classic custard filling with a trace of raspberry, and has an aroma with just a hint of Greek olive.......

[Claude_Verret]

Good news for you WNYers. I went to the Hofbrauhaus in Vegas a few years ago. Great beers and fantastic atmosphere.

 

http://www.buffalone...uffalo-20140512

 

 

Plans call for a 600-seat traditional beer hall, with long wooden tables and benches. Servers wearing Bavarian-style dirndls and lederhosen will serve imported German beer from giant glass mugs. Musicians will perform live German music every night and many weekday afternoons. The menu will mostly feature traditional German dishes but also offer some local fare.

An outdoor biergarten will be capable of seating another 300 people.

Edited May 13, 2014 by Claude_Verret

[spndnchz]

Good news for you WNYers. I went to the Hofbrauhaus in Vegas a few years ago. Great beers and fantastic atmosphere.

 

http://www.buffalone...uffalo-20140512

 

Glad this finally came through.

[darksabre]

Good news for you WNYers. I went to the Hofbrauhaus in Vegas a few years ago. Great beers and fantastic atmosphere.

 

http://www.buffalone...uffalo-20140512

 

:worthy:

[Claude_Verret]

Glad this finally came through.

 

I think this only happens at the Vegas location, but the waitresses will spank you with the wooden shot paddle that they carry around if you're stupid enough to allow it.. They definitely do not take it easy, and my wife couldn't stop laughing at me when she saw my bruised backside the next morning.

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

 

 

I think this only happens at the Vegas location, but the waitresses will spank you with the wooden shot paddle that they carry around if you're stupid enough to allow it.. They definitely do not take it easy, and my wife couldn't stop laughing at me when she saw my bruised backside the next morning.

 

This place sounds like it will work.....

[Claude_Verret]

[Weave]

Glad this finally came through.

 

I'm not sure it's a done deal yet. It sounded to me like he's still looking for more investors.

[SwampD]

Good news for you WNYers. I went to the Hofbrauhaus in Vegas a few years ago. Great beers and fantastic atmosphere.

 

http://www.buffalone...uffalo-20140512

When I first heard about this a few years ago, I thought it might be the best idea I have ever heard, ever.

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

1 litre beers and ECC students in lederhosen........I'm willing to invest $200 an hour........

[Claude_Verret]

1 litre beers and ECC students in lederhosen........I'm willing to invest $200 an hour........

 

In!