The Official Beer Appreciation Thread

[qwksndmonster]

We need to talk.

Do it.

[Eleven]

Do it.

 

One bottle of anything is not enough to make me tipsy unless said bottle is full of distilled something.

 

On second thought, maybe you and I don't need to talk--maybe I need a professional.

Edited May 11, 2016 by Eleven

[Weave]

One bottle of anything is not enough to make me tipsy unless said bottle is full of distilled something.

 

On second thought, maybe you and I don't need to talk--maybe I need a professional.

The correct response is, I *am* a professional.

[MattPie]

I had two beers last night an I'm feeling it today. Granted, the first was a Victory Storm King (on nitro!) at 9+% and the second was a St Victorious at 7.6% so I have some excuse, but man am I getting old.

[That Aud Smell]

I had two beers last night an I'm feeling it today. Granted, the first was a Victory Storm King (on nitro!) at 9+% and the second was a St Victorious at 7.6% so I have some excuse, but man am I getting old.

 

How many ounces in those "beers"?

[MattPie]

How many ounces in those "beers"?

 

They may be 20oz pours, I'd have to check. At least 16oz.

[darksabre]

Victory Storm King will fuxk you up.

[MattPie]

Victory Storm King will fuxk you up.

 

I have more trouble with Yakima Glory when it's around. It's 8.7% but drinks really easily.

 

Some years ago when my wife and I were dating, we had lunch at victory while hockey was on. At the end of lunch I suggested that we go over to the bar to watch the end of the game (I seem to think it was Philly/Pitts in the playoffs). We ended up sharing Storm Kings for the rest of that game and a bunch of the next game too. She didn't realize how strong it was until she could barely walk when she got up. When we got back to the house, she tripped on the stairs in the garage and told me "just leave me here, go on inside". I carried her to the couch; chivalry isn't dead.

Edited May 11, 2016 by MattPie

[darksabre]

I have more trouble with Yakima Glory when it's around. It's 8.7% but drinks really easily.

 

Some years ago when my wife and I were dating, we had lunch at victory while hockey was on. At the end of lunch I suggested that we go over to the bar to watch the end of the game (I seem to think it was Philly/Pitts in the playoffs). We ended up sharing Storm Kings for the rest of that game and a bunch of the next game too. She didn't realize how strong it was until she could barely walk when she got up. When we got back to the house, she tripped on the stairs in the garage and told me "just leave me here, go on inside". I carried her to the couch; chivalry isn't dead.

There's something about that beer and it's not just the ABV. I once had a 6 pack of it at a party and basically thought I was going to die :lol:

[That Aud Smell]

Enjoyed a bomber of ST 3 Citrus Peel Out last night.

 

What a delightful beer. An imperial wheat ale. Fruit forward, yet in a pleasantly bitter/sour way. I don't think I'd ever had a beer like it.

 

Anyone aware of any comparables?

[ParkMeadow]

Fat tire has it's moments; Someone told me it's a lot better on draft rather than bottle. The Ranger IPA isn't bad either way; I think I have one bottle of that left in the fridge.

My insider tells me that New Belgium's Citradelic Tangerine IPA is great, and the Rampant double IPA is quite good also.

Coming your way tomorrow in NY state!

[darksabre]

Great Lakes has a czech pilsner out right now and it's very good. Probably won't be on the shelves much longer.

[MattPie]

It's been some serious partying around here this week; on Tuesday (as mentioned above) I got out of work late enough that my wife and kid were in bed so Victory for me. Then, my wife's parents have been in town this weekend so I've been out with MrsPie three nights in a row; Friday to "The Whip Tavern" for beef on weck and beer, Saturday to Victory (in Parkesburg), and tonight to Station taproom. I feel like I'm 37 again!

[Brawndo]

David vs Goliath

 

http://www.newyorkupstate.com/breweries/2016/05/small_buffalo_brewery_well_pay_to_get_budweiser_off_our_streets.html

[That Aud Smell]

David vs Goliath

 

http://www.newyorkupstate.com/breweries/2016/05/small_buffalo_brewery_well_pay_to_get_budweiser_off_our_streets.html

 

Those CBW guys are funny. The beer buyback thing is a clever idea - it will likely have legs out on social media.

[dudacek]

Edited May 22, 2016 by dudacek

[LTS]

image.jpeg

 

Photoshopped... :)

[That Aud Smell]

Recently had some of ST's flagship IPA in a can.

 

Maybe it's the Heady Topper drink-it-from-the-can-mantra talking, but DAMN if that beer didn't taste just like I always remembered ST IPA tasting.

[josie]

image.jpeg

haha I drank that when I was up there. Not bad. Had some good pints at the Brewhouse in Whistler, too, which had the most beautiful server I've ever met. My friend and I often talk of the legend of Gary and the poutine and beer he brought us... Sorry d4rk. 

[Claude_Verret]

I predict that by 6/1 everyone will realize just how much Fat Tire sucks as a beer.  Kind of like when Shiner Bock arrived.  The world was aflutter... and then... "meh".

 

 

Had Sam Adams Nitro Series White Ale... like a freakin' coriander orange milkshake.  HOOOOOLY COW.  I want to nitro a witbier soon.

 

Fat Tire is a flagship beer for them and all that, but yeah it's way down the list of what you should be trying from NB.

 

• Ranger is a solid IPA.
• Shift is a solid session/lawnmower pale lager with some flavor
• Slow Ride is one of the best session IPA's out there
• Hopefully they'll bring them back but the fall seasonals Hoptober/Red Hoptober were just awesome.  It's disappointing they've gone with the dime a dozen pumpkin beer for their fall seasonal as of late.
• and of course La Folie is a must if you're a fan of sours.

[That Aud Smell]

• Slow Ride is one of the best session IPA's out there

I used to be on the fence about this - a live and let live attitude, if you will - but I'm taking a stand: I want this "style" to disappear. (Yes, literally disappear, PA.) If I want an IPA, I'll get an IPA. If I want something like an IPA but with a lower ABV, I'll order a pale ale.

 

In fact, pales are back to being my #2 preferred style - right behind browns. 

[Claude_Verret]

I used to be on the fence about this - a live and let live attitude, if you will - but I'm taking a stand: I want this "style" to disappear. (Yes, literally disappear, PA.) If I want an IPA, I'll get an IPA. If I want something like an IPA but with a lower ABV, I'll order a pale ale.

 

In fact, pales are back to being my #2 preferred style - right behind browns. 

 

But what if you want IPA level hops at a 4.5% abv?  Call it a low gravity IPA or an unbalanced pale ale.  You're right it's an invented style, but I think it has it's place under the banner of just good beer if done right. 

[That Aud Smell]

That is fair.

 

I've tried several best in class session IPAs -- I just don't care for them.

 

But, to each their own. (I guess.)

[Claude_Verret]

That is fair.

 

I've tried several best in class session IPAs -- I just don't care for them.

 

But, to each their own. (I guess.)

 

 

One thing is for sure, this fad won't go away easily.  Breweries are loving the fact that these beers are so popular and they can brew them with a light, low cost grain bill and still charge the same price as a full on IPA.

[That Aud Smell]

One thing is for sure, this fad won't go away easily.  Breweries are loving the fact that these beers are so popular and they can brew them with a light, low cost grain bill and still charge the same price as a full on IPA.

 

:w00t:

 

:huh: