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12-09-2009, 10:22 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: South Western Kentucky
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Hoppin' Frog!
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I finally got my hands on some Hoppin' Frog! So excited. I plan to enjoy them this weekend (by them, probably one or two...gotta savor it). I picked up Boris The Crusher of course, along with Fresh Frog Raw Hop Imperial Pale Ale, Hop Masters Abbey Belgian-Style Double IPA, Hoppin to Heaven IPA, and last but not least, Silk Porter. It's alright, go ahead...be jealous, lol. If you are from the area, they can all be found at Sahara Mart on E. Third St. in Bloomington, IN. 1300+ beers baby!
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On Deck: More stout and porters when I have time
Primary: none
Secondary: Evan's Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
Bottled: Arrogant Bastard Clone, Robust Oatmeal Porter, Fat Tire clone, IPA, Last Minute Munich (something we threw together at the last minute with about half the bill being Munich malt)
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12-09-2009, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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I have seen their beers around the stores here in north-central Florida, but I haven't tried them, nor do I know anything about the brewery. I'll have to pick some up next time I make a craft beer run (just did one yesterday to try Stone's Double Bastard and Cigar City Winter Warmer).
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The Fiesty(sic) Goat Brewery est. 2007 & Clusterfuggle Experimental Ales est. 2009
Planned: Fat Man Brown Porter (Pro-Am #2), WLP 351 Hefeweizen, WLP 860 Munich Helles
Primary: Centennial Falcon IPA (Pro-Am #1), sLambic I
Secondary: Flanders Red
Kegged:Himmel un Ääd Kölsch #8, Farmhouse Session Saison Pilot Batch, Chocolate Milk Stout, Pale Ale, Chili Smoked Porter, Berliner Weisse w/ Brett #3
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12-09-2009, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Greenville, SC
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The brewery is about 45 min south of me. I've gotten to know one of the brewers there in my BJCP class. They make some great beer. Look out for the barrel aged BORIS too. There were only 3 batches produced, so if you see it, snag it up quick!
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12-09-2009, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: South Western Kentucky
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You know Edcculus, you are one lucky bastard. You have Hoppin' Frog AND Thirsty Dog 45 minutes away (and buddies with one of the brewers at HF!), and Great Lakes Brewing Co. probably just down the street....need I say more?
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On Deck: More stout and porters when I have time
Primary: none
Secondary: Evan's Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
Bottled: Arrogant Bastard Clone, Robust Oatmeal Porter, Fat Tire clone, IPA, Last Minute Munich (something we threw together at the last minute with about half the bill being Munich malt)
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12-09-2009, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Greenville, SC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frostyone
You know Edcculus, you are one lucky bastard. You have Hoppin' Frog AND Thirsty Dog 45 minutes away (and buddies with one of the brewers at HF!), and Great Lakes Brewing Co. probably just down the street....need I say more?
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Yep, we meet at Great Lakes for our BJCP class too! If you get a chance, check out Buckeye Brewing too. Too bad I'll be moving to Asheville in April. They have Highland, French Broad and a few others there, so I can't complain. |
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12-09-2009, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: New Jersey
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+1 to Boris the Crusher..I also had the black and tan which is actually a stout and an IPA. That was interesting. My only gripe is the price..I think its about $12 around here.
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Cerises Fonces (Dark Cherry Belgian Quad)
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Oaked IPA?
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12-09-2009, 02:08 PM
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Member
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Location: South Western Kentucky
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It's a little farther to ship to Jersey than it is to the state next door...thus my $8.99 price tag. I'm not sure if they were all that price or if some were cheaper, but I know that was the top end of it.
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On Deck: More stout and porters when I have time
Primary: none
Secondary: Evan's Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
Bottled: Arrogant Bastard Clone, Robust Oatmeal Porter, Fat Tire clone, IPA, Last Minute Munich (something we threw together at the last minute with about half the bill being Munich malt)
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12-09-2009, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: South Western Kentucky
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Edcculus
Too bad I'll be moving to Asheville in April. They have Highland, French Broad and a few others there, so I can't complain.
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Keep in mind that you have Pisgah just up the road, and even though it's a ways away, you can at least buy Duck-Rabbit in North Carolina.
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On Deck: More stout and porters when I have time
Primary: none
Secondary: Evan's Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
Bottled: Arrogant Bastard Clone, Robust Oatmeal Porter, Fat Tire clone, IPA, Last Minute Munich (something we threw together at the last minute with about half the bill being Munich malt)
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12-09-2009, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Prices are about $9-$10 here.
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The Fiesty(sic) Goat Brewery est. 2007 & Clusterfuggle Experimental Ales est. 2009
Planned: Fat Man Brown Porter (Pro-Am #2), WLP 351 Hefeweizen, WLP 860 Munich Helles
Primary: Centennial Falcon IPA (Pro-Am #1), sLambic I
Secondary: Flanders Red
Kegged:Himmel un Ääd Kölsch #8, Farmhouse Session Saison Pilot Batch, Chocolate Milk Stout, Pale Ale, Chili Smoked Porter, Berliner Weisse w/ Brett #3
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12-09-2009, 04:26 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: South Western Kentucky
Posts: 89
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It probably comes down to profit margin then...
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On Deck: More stout and porters when I have time
Primary: none
Secondary: Evan's Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
Bottled: Arrogant Bastard Clone, Robust Oatmeal Porter, Fat Tire clone, IPA, Last Minute Munich (something we threw together at the last minute with about half the bill being Munich malt)
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