Craft beer Drinkers Unite!

[itw419]

[quote name='JBent9610' timestamp='1356843359' post='6137383']
[quote name='bringmetheburner' timestamp='1356718787' post='6129733']
Bad news fellow Craft beer lovers. Heard through the grapevine that Anheuser Busch is in serious negotiations to buy Bell's brewery. If that happens the quality of several great beers that they make will go right down the shitter.
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As long as they leave Hopslam and Two Hearted Ale alone... Maybe they'll increase the production of Hopslam and make it easier to find. I can usually find one or two six packs year, but that's about it. I've got to start finding out the release date and start my searching then.
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It's early in January normally. A couple bars are having hopslam release parties on January 7 and 8 so bottle release should be soon after that.

[pgolf22]

[quote name='Stall' timestamp='1325264685' post='4005539']
[quote name='Slapjax7s ' timestamp='1324314863' post='3960647']
I used to drink the big labeled beers, Sam Adams, Coors, etc... After spending time with my neighbor, he introduced me to the World of Craft beer...THANK GOD!

I am interested to hear what everyone here drinks or collects and what they like. I will go first.

I would have to say my favorite is Dog Fish Head as a brand as well as the collectables. In NJ here there is a Brewer called Beach Haus which i have began to like on a Summer basis, but will indulge a little in the winter with their Winter Rental (Lager.)

My Top 5 that I buy on a daily basis is as follows:

Dog Fish

Dale's Pale Ale (can's)

Lagunitas

Troegs

Full Sail & Session

What's everyone else like?!
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I had some lagunitas the other night, top quality!

Not sure if you can get Brewdog in the states yet, if you can then you should definatley try it out.....

[url="http://www.brewdog.com/"]http://www.brewdog.com/[/url]
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+1 on brewdog

[AirmanSmith]

Big fan of rogue, stone, Mother Earth

Brooklyn Oktoberfest maybe my favorite session beer of all time

[fore_life]

My daily drinker is the left hand nitro milk stout, love it.

My wife got me a sick brew kit, so I'm gonna start that soon!

[JBent9610]

[quote name='itw419' timestamp='1356888698' post='6139011']
[quote name='JBent9610' timestamp='1356843359' post='6137383']
[quote name='bringmetheburner' timestamp='1356718787' post='6129733']
Bad news fellow Craft beer lovers. Heard through the grapevine that Anheuser Busch is in serious negotiations to buy Bell's brewery. If that happens the quality of several great beers that they make will go right down the shitter.
[/quote]

As long as they leave Hopslam and Two Hearted Ale alone... Maybe they'll increase the production of Hopslam and make it easier to find. I can usually find one or two six packs year, but that's about it. I've got to start finding out the release date and start my searching then.
[/quote]

It's early in January normally. A couple bars are having hopslam release parties on January 7 and 8 so bottle release should be soon after that.
[/quote]

Thank you! I'll keep that in mind. I knew it was in January, but by the time I look for it, it's scarce.

[JBent9610]

[quote name='AirmanSmith' timestamp='1356969302' post='6143199']
Big fan of rogue, stone, Mother Earth

Brooklyn Oktoberfest maybe my favorite session beer of all time
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I might have to try that since Brooklyn is sold in my area. My favorite session beers are Stone Levitation Ale and Goose Island Honker's Ale.

The Levitation Ale is listed as an Amber Ale on the bottle, and while it does have the malts found in Amber beers, it also has quite a bit of hoppy bitterness to it. The Honkers Ale is listed as an English Bitter and it has less of a bitter/hop taste than the Levitation Ale. Go figure.

[AirmanSmith]

[quote name='JBent9610' timestamp='1357003242' post='6145909']
[quote name='AirmanSmith' timestamp='1356969302' post='6143199']
Big fan of rogue, stone, Mother Earth

Brooklyn Oktoberfest maybe my favorite session beer of all time
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I might have to try that since Brooklyn is sold in my area. My favorite session beers are Stone Levitation Ale and Goose Island Honker's Ale.

The Levitation Ale is listed as an Amber Ale on the bottle, and while it does have the malts found in Amber beers, it also has quite a bit of hoppy bitterness to it. The Honkers Ale is listed as an English Bitter and it has less of a bitter/hop taste than the Levitation Ale. Go figure.
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I'm with you on levitation.... Delish have a bottle on the wall in the man cave right now lol

[ode1]

Let me represent Wisconsin some:

Central Waters Mud Puppy Porter

Oso Night Train Porter

Love, love porters

Central Waters Satin Solstice Imperial Stout

Hinterland Luna Coffee Stout

both good solid stout's:)

[Tmiller72]

Heelch O'Hops tonight.

[littlepingman]

Enjoying a Sweetwater Exodus Porter this evening...

[FATC1TY]

[quote name='Tmiller72' timestamp='1357439092' post='6175623']
Heelch O'Hops tonight.
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How is that? I saw it the other day at the store and it's pretty much the only thing I haven't had yet from Anderson Valley.

Their IPA and imperial IPA are both pretty dang good.

[FATC1TY]

Speaking of Sweetwater.. I'm enjoying one of the one off Dank Tank stuff.. 'The Gimp'.. And Old Ale.. nice and robust, caramel and toffee in there.. nice smooth yet boozy beer. 10.3% or something like that.. Goes well after dinner and with the football game.

[itw419]

Today was a huge release day here in Michigan. Here is what I picked up:
Bells Hopslam
Founders Imperial Stout
Arcadia Ales Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
Lagunitas Sucks

Can't wait to get rid of this cold and start drinking. I can't taste or smell at all right now. Hopefully by Friday

[FATC1TY]

I'm ready for some hopslam this year.

I've already bought my half case of Founders RIS, and been sippin on it. Pretty good this year.

I've still got some 2011 Bigfoot. It's drinking nice!! Good cold weather brew.

[jlt73]

[quote name='FATC1TY' timestamp='1357781488' post='6200509']
I'm ready for some hopslam this year.

I've already bought my half case of Founders RIS, and been sippin on it. Pretty good this year.

I've still got some 2011 Bigfoot. It's drinking nice!! Good cold weather brew.
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I opened up my 30th anniversary sierra nevada tonight. It was the barrel aged combo of bigfoot, celebration and pale ale. It was excellent!

[Prog8r]

Has to be one of the best threads I have read in years! I love crafts. And I am getting a lot of info on some I have not tried yet.
A few of my favs are:
DogFish Head (the 90 minute, and Brown ale) I had a chance to try the 120, but at 12$ for a 12oz bottle I just could not do it.
Stone..
Flying Dog is great.
Two Hearted Ale
Hoppsecutioner
If Magic Hat counts... Then their seasonal are freaking amazing.
I am not sure about cider, but I had a few from N.C. that were so good!!

[itw419]

[quote name='Prog8r' timestamp='1357827526' post='6202951']
Has to be one of the best threads I have read in years! I love crafts. And I am getting a lot of info on some I have not tried yet.
A few of my favs are:
DogFish Head (the 90 minute, and Brown ale) I had a chance to try the 120, but at 12$ for a 12oz bottle I just could not do it.
Stone..
Flying Dog is great.
Two Hearted Ale
Hoppsecutioner
If Magic Hat counts... Then their seasonal are freaking amazing.
I am not sure about cider, but I had a few from N.C. that were so good!!
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I am not a big fan of the 120 minute. So in my opinion its not worth the money. I like the 90 minute quite a bit though. Two Hearted is one of my favorite beers.

[FATC1TY]

[quote name='itw419' timestamp='1357858241' post='6206079']
[quote name='Prog8r' timestamp='1357827526' post='6202951']
Has to be one of the best threads I have read in years! I love crafts. And I am getting a lot of info on some I have not tried yet.
A few of my favs are:
DogFish Head (the 90 minute, and Brown ale) I had a chance to try the 120, but at 12$ for a 12oz bottle I just could not do it.
Stone..
Flying Dog is great.
Two Hearted Ale
Hoppsecutioner
If Magic Hat counts... Then their seasonal are freaking amazing.
I am not sure about cider, but I had a few from N.C. that were so good!!
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I am not a big fan of the 120 minute. So in my opinion its not worth the money. I like the 90 minute quite a bit though. Two Hearted is one of my favorite beers.
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I have some 120 on hand.. 2010-2011 and 2012. I drink one every once in a while. It's not an IPA in my book, but merely a full body, boozy Barleywine wannabe.

The 90min is okay, the 60 is meh.. the 75min I think is the better of them, but I rarely get their regular stuff. I'll buy some of the 750's here and there to try.

Two Hearted is a great common IPA. All Centennial hops. Pretty tasty, easy drinking good executed Pale.

[bppry]

[quote name='itw419' timestamp='1357776166' post='6199875']
Today was a huge release day here in Michigan. Here is what I picked up:
Bells Hopslam
Founders Imperial Stout
Arcadia Ales Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
Lagunitas Sucks

Can't wait to get rid of this cold and start drinking. I can't taste or smell at all right now. Hopefully by Friday
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Enlighten me on the Bigfoot please. Making my stop at one of the best craft beer selection stores tomorrow after work tomorrow.

[itw419]

[quote name='bppry' timestamp='1357873364' post='6207557']
[quote name='itw419' timestamp='1357776166' post='6199875']
Today was a huge release day here in Michigan. Here is what I picked up:
Bells Hopslam
Founders Imperial Stout
Arcadia Ales Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
Lagunitas Sucks

Can't wait to get rid of this cold and start drinking. I can't taste or smell at all right now. Hopefully by Friday
[/quote]

Enlighten me on the Bigfoot please. Making my stop at one of the best craft beer selection stores tomorrow after work tomorrow.
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Bigfoot is a Barleywine. I am just getting into is style of beer. Seems like most people prefer to age them to let them mellow out some. My plan is to drink one of them and put the other three away for a year. Never done this before but I'm interested to see how the beer changes. I just finished a Lagunitas Sucks and it is a really good IPA.

[bppry]

Well I picked up a six pack to try on my way home and im one in and its delicious. I understand about ageing but not sure these will last too long in the fridge.

On a side not I was able to secure two four packs of Founders Kentucky breakfast stout when its released in April.

[Tmiller72]

[quote name='FATC1TY' timestamp='1357615191' post='6187977']
[quote name='Tmiller72' timestamp='1357439092' post='6175623']
Heelch O'Hops tonight.
[/quote]

How is that? I saw it the other day at the store and it's pretty much the only thing I haven't had yet from Anderson Valley.

Their IPA and imperial IPA are both pretty dang good.
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Not bad at all. Pretty strong too.

[FATC1TY]

[quote name='bppry' timestamp='1357955194' post='6212873']
Well I picked up a six pack to try on my way home and im one in and its delicious. I understand about ageing but not sure these will last too long in the fridge.

On a side not I was able to secure two four packs of Founders Kentucky breakfast stout when its released in April.
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Relish in the 6 packs of it. It'll be going the way of a 4 pack next year. It's a good barleywine, good interpretation of the style for sure. I like to sit on them for roughly 4-6 months myself. A year is good, really good. Easy to forget them when I have other stuff to drink. I have 2009 Wake n Bake, and Founders Breakfast stout. I even still have 2 bottles of last years KBS amongst my cellar.

Good score on the KBS, thats a good haul if they remember to save you 2 4-packs in April.

[bppry]

[quote name='FATC1TY' timestamp='1358214458' post='6229249']
[quote name='bppry' timestamp='1357955194' post='6212873']
Well I picked up a six pack to try on my way home and im one in and its delicious. I understand about ageing but not sure these will last too long in the fridge.

On a side not I was able to secure two four packs of Founders Kentucky breakfast stout when its released in April.
[/quote]

Relish in the 6 packs of it. It'll be going the way of a 4 pack next year. It's a good barleywine, good interpretation of the style for sure. I like to sit on them for roughly 4-6 months myself. A year is good, really good. Easy to forget them when I have other stuff to drink. I have 2009 Wake n Bake, and Founders Breakfast stout. I even still have 2 bottles of last years KBS amongst my cellar.

Good score on the KBS, thats a good haul if they remember to save you 2 4-packs in April.
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Haha, they better. I have a good relationship with the owners so I'm not worried.

I really enjoyed the Bigfoot. Still have a few left but may pick up another 6 and let that age. Also going to try Bells third coast ale this weekend.

[prsgtrman]

been drinking alot of ipas. breckenridge small batch 471 and locally i drink northern lights by starr hill.

[jdvela55]

some of my favorite beers:

Arrogant bastxxx
Ballast Point - Yellow Tail (local to San Diego)
10 Barrell IPA (local to Oregon)
Tenaya Creek - Hop Creek IPA (local to Vegas)

[JBent9610]

[quote name='itw419' timestamp='1356888698' post='6139011']
[quote name='JBent9610' timestamp='1356843359' post='6137383']
[quote name='bringmetheburner' timestamp='1356718787' post='6129733']
Bad news fellow Craft beer lovers. Heard through the grapevine that Anheuser Busch is in serious negotiations to buy Bell's brewery. If that happens the quality of several great beers that they make will go right down the shitter.
[/quote]

As long as they leave Hopslam and Two Hearted Ale alone... Maybe they'll increase the production of Hopslam and make it easier to find. I can usually find one or two six packs year, but that's about it. I've got to start finding out the release date and start my searching then.
[/quote]

It's early in January normally. A couple bars are having hopslam release parties on January 7 and 8 so bottle release should be soon after that.
[/quote]

Thanks for the heads up on the release date. I was calling around for it last week, but nobody had it. Tonight, my wife surprises me with (4) six-packs of Bell's Hopslam Ale.

Just as good as last year with maybe a little more sweetness at first. Still has that great bitterness at the end. $19 for a six pack is steep, but definitely worth it.

[prsgtrman]

+1 for the yellowtail. forgot all about that.

[jdvela55]

added to the list... Dogfish 60 min IPA

[mflores]

just picked up hopslam,
zombie dust and black note - going to be a good weekend