What are you drinking now?

Three fingers of Morgan's Spiced Rum. Neat. ( not through choice, I'm out of Pepsi and once it's poured.....)

Boulevard Smokestack Series Reverb Imperial Pilsner

My camera stinks. Just finally ordered a new one. I like the art on the bottle. It looks like a vintage Fender tube amp or something.

As usual with Boulevard's Smokestack Series, it's excellent.

Another from NordeastBrewer77 -- an Odell IPA.


This is a delicious beer. Very citrusy hops aroma with a bit of pine thrown in along with some dank notes. The hops flavor is more citrusy/tropical, and the bitterness balance is fantastic with a beautifully crisp, dry finish.

New Belgium Abbey. Probably my least favorite Belgian beer.

weirdboy said:

Another from NordeastBrewer77 -- an Odell IPA.


This is a delicious beer. Very citrusy hops aroma with a bit of pine thrown in along with some dank notes. The hops flavor is more citrusy/tropical, and the bitterness balance is fantastic with a beautifully crisp, dry finish.

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Yes, just had one earlier too. They make some good beers.

Tonight I'm having some daytime ipa and a nice cigar

I'm staying with the in-laws tonight, so until the home brew I brought chills, I'm drinking UFO Pumpkin. It's passable, but there are much better ones out there.

OK next up another English Pale that I cannot find around here, that I am enjoying thanks to NordeastBrewer77. Wells Bombardier, a Premium Bitter that (generally speaking) fits the style guidelines to a T. Light caramel malt and floral hops, with distinctly English fruity esters at moderate levels. Balance is somewhat dry with a mildly bitter finish, although the malt certainly makes its presence known. The only complaint I really have is that I think the carbonation is a tad high for the style, probably as a courtesy to the US market. The acidic bite from the carbonation takes away a bit from the delicious malt and ester profile.

Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter and Lagunitas a Little Sumpin' Sumpin' ale. Damn and Damn again! Doubledamn I should say. I mean yell!

Having one of these for the first time. Interesting beer, Im enjoying aspects of it very much. Next time I'll grab some to age so I can enjoy it properly.

jonmohno said:

Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter and Lagunitas a Little Sumpin' Sumpin' ale. Damn and Damn again! Doubledamn I should say. I mean yell!

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I picked up an Edmund Fitzgerald in a mix pack while I was in Chicago last month. I really enjoyed it and am disappointed I only bought one.

WesleyS said:

I picked up an Edmund Fitzgerald in a mix pack while I was in Chicago last month. I really enjoyed it and am disappointed I only bought one.

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I also picked up a few when I was in Chicago a couple of months ago, but that's because it is listed as the #1 example in BJCP style guidelines for a Robust Porter, and I'd never had a chance to try it.

WesleyS said:

I picked up an Edmund Fitzgerald in a mix pack while I was in Chicago last month. I really enjoyed it and am disappointed I only bought one.

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I got 5 more to go,it just came more available in my area also,now I dont have to drive one-two hours away to get any of their stuff. Did you get any Floydes stuff? The Sumpin sumpin actually remindes me of a bigger brother to a Floydes Gumball head. I still cant get any of that stuff unless I get nearer to Chicago. I was itching to go again actually this weekend but last time those tollways pissed me off too much to go back anytime soon.

A clone of little creatures pale ale, it's quite refreshing and close to the real thing

Margaritas again.

I wasn't really in the mood for an imperial stout but I came across this and was curious. It's a well made beer, of course, and it has a nice rich chocolate character to it but something about the roast character and how it melds with the alcohol is coming across like anise to me and it's ruining it for me.

jonmohno said:

Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter and Lagunitas a Little Sumpin' Sumpin' ale. Damn and Damn again! Doubledamn I should say. I mean yell!

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I've got a few Little Sumpin Sumpin's left that I've been looking forward to. Might have to end the night with one.

An imperial stout blended with coffee from Tuckahoe Brewing, a local nano by me. Good stuff and I being a teacher I think its cool drinking a beer from a brewery owned by some local teachers.

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I got 5 more to go,it just came more available in my area also,now I dont have to drive one-two hours away to get any of their stuff. Did you get any Floydes stuff? The Sumpin sumpin actually remindes me of a bigger brother to a Floydes Gumball head. I still cant get any of that stuff unless I get nearer to Chicago. I was itching to go again actually this weekend but last time those tollways pissed me off too much to go back anytime soon.

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I made a stop at Three Floyds while I was there. Tried five beers on tap and bought a six of Gumballhead, a six of Pride and Joy and a bomber of Topless Wytch. I have to credit Three Floyds with helping me appreciate beers with a higher hop character than I would normally drink.

Just drinking a nice hefe I made while cleaning gear for a brew day tomorrow :rockin:

jonmohno said:

Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter and Lagunitas a Little Sumpin' Sumpin' ale. Damn and Damn again! Doubledamn I should say. I mean yell!

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Three times one minus one?

I'm enjoying a Mean Old Tom. Maine brewing has yet to let me down.

troeges mad elf which i dont care for and will never buy again doesnt have enought hops to balance out the over malty alcohol taste.

Centennial Blonde, can't be much left in this keg. It's like pop goes the weasel every time I pull the tap handle, kinda exciting.

A Danish Style Red Lager from our local Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. It's quite good!

weirdboy said:

OK next up another English Pale that I cannot find around here, that I am enjoying thanks to NordeastBrewer77. Wells Bombardier, a Premium Bitter that (generally speaking) fits the style guidelines to a T. Light caramel malt and floral hops, with distinctly English fruity esters at moderate levels. Balance is somewhat dry with a mildly bitter finish, although the malt certainly makes its presence known. The only complaint I really have is that I think the carbonation is a tad high for the style, probably as a courtesy to the US market. The acidic bite from the carbonation takes away a bit from the delicious malt and ester profile.

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That's pretty much my take on that one. Perfect example of the style, but a bit overcarbed. It's less bubbly in bottles, but I haven't found bottles in a few years. When it's warm and a tad flat, it's amazing.
I'm glad you liked the O'Dell too, that's one of my go to IPAs. It's so tasty and easy to drink!

I'm working on trying to warm up after a looong BBQ session.



Love the time of year when this one hits the shelves. It's become a winter comfort beer for me. This year's is quite good, I'm looking forward to many, many more.

And now, this:

Ninkasi Sleigh'r. It's right up there with Jubelale and Brrr as my favorite winter brews.

Recent standout commercial beers I've had:

8 Wired Saison Sauvin from New Zealand. Lovely beer. Spicy Saison yeast character married lovingly to Nelson Sauvin hops.

http://8wired.co.nz/our-brews/saison-sauvin-0

De Struise Black Albert, very tasty Belgian Imperial Stout. 13% abv. Thick, chewy, tasty.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/15237/38334

Westvleteren 12. Every bit as good as they say. A touch more bitter than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise. Yeast reminded me of Rochefort (yes, I know it's Westmalle), but this beer is much better than Rochefort 10, to me anyway.

And finally, a Mikkeller Imperial IPA. Can't find the bottle at the moment, but it was quite tasty. From that madman from Copenhagen.

Bought all of these at the Belgian Beer Weekend in Brussels, first weekend of September. Highly recommended beer festival for those who haven't attended.

Had a Drakes 1500 on cask, Knee Deep Hoptologist, a liter of Dead Guy, to Deviant Dales, etc

I had a Galaxy White IPA from Anchorage Brewing last night, wow is that an interesting beer

I ha a couple of Midnight Sun Brewing Panty Peeler Triples. good stuff

Surly Wet. Sadly, my last can. About to head over to Surly to get some Darkness!!

Dude if you get any extra (no idea how they do things at Surly), I will gladly trade you a Bruery Black Tuesday for one.

Hop Head Red and Hopsecutioner while I get the boil going

weirdboy said:

Dude if you get any extra (no idea how they do things at Surly), I will gladly trade you a Bruery Black Tuesday for one.

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Let me see what I get. Limit's either 4 or 6 and I only have one wristband, but I am on a list at two stores too, so if it hits stores, I'll have plenty. I already promised one it trade, but I should have more I can spare. I'll let ya know.

Bell's Kalamazoo Stout, very nice.

allenH said:

Bell's Kalamazoo Stout, very nice.

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Easy buddy.. Lol. I don't want to see your "I fell asleep and my beer boiled down to a gallon!" thread

bottlebomber said:

Easy buddy.. Lol. I don't want to see your "I fell asleep and my beer boiled down to a gallon!" thread

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No doubt, haha. Thankfully the boil is over because this one is gonna whip me



9.9%, are you kidding me?

allenH said:

No doubt, haha. Thankfully the boil is over because this one is gonna whip me

9.9%, are you kidding me?

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Huh.. I'll have to keep an eye out for that one, I haven't seen it around in awhile. I think it's law for Lagunitas that there beers have to be at least 8% and 80 IBU. I've been wanting to try their fractional IPA