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[Yooper]

Umm... You do know what goes on in vans like that, don't you? A friend who grew up during the 60's told me all about it.

I think so- that's why I want to do it! :rockin:

I'm not wild about bubblegum Belgian's either. You know, when I started brewing I started expanding my beer horizons, trying all sorts of styles and brewing them. After a few years, I started narrowing my choices again and choosing mostly IPAs and APAs. I still appreciate a great robust porter, or well made pilsner, but I reach for my favorite hoppy styles almost instinctively.

I also don't contribute to threads of "weird" beers like those of the new brewer who want to make a chocolate marshmellow fluff peanut butter stout. I just think "ugh, just because you can doesn't mean you should".

In competition several years back, there was a non-BJCP stout category. I judged a French onion soup stout (that gushed), a Rosemary Stout (tasted like lamb roast), and raisin cookie stout (ick). I'm sure the brewers loved being creative and I tried to appreciate it- but it was all pretty gross.

 

[Melana]

I think so- that's why I want to do it! :rockin:

I'm not wild about bubblegum Belgian's either. You know, when I started brewing I started expanding my beer horizons, trying all sorts of styles and brewing them. After a few years, I started narrowing my choices again and choosing mostly IPAs and APAs. I still appreciate a great robust porter, or well made pilsner, but I reach for my favorite hoppy styles almost instinctively.

I also don't contribute to threads of "weird" beers like those of the new brewer who want to make a chocolate marshmellow fluff peanut butter stout. I just think "ugh, just because you can doesn't mean you should".

In competition several years back, there was a non-BJCP stout category. I judged a French onion soup stout (that gushed), a Rosemary Stout (tasted like lamb roast), and raisin cookie stout (ick). I'm sure the brewers loved being creative and I tried to appreciate it- but it was all pretty gross.

Hey now... you make it sound like lamb is baaaaaaaaaaaaaad.

 

[Melana]

Umm... You do know what goes on in vans like that, don't you? A friend who grew up during the 60's told me all about it.

Could you explain it to me?

 

[Homercidal]

Could you explain it to me?

I could probably write up a short story if you like.

I love trying all the interesting experiments. They rarely please, but they can be fun to sample.

 

[b-boy]

OHHH, like this one:

The 27-window bus - That's the holy grail of VWs right there.

Probably worth a few hundred K.

 

[Melana]

The 27-window bus - That's the holy grail of VWs right there.

Probably worth a few hundred K.

One just sold for $89K

 

[Yooper]

One just sold for $89K

Let's go halfs?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

The 27-window bus - That's the holy grail of VWs right there.

Probably worth a few hundred K.

This one goes to 45.

 

[Melana]

Why would you want a chopped and stretched microbus?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Why would you want a chopped and stretched microbus?

It was a forced upgrade to the latest version of windows?

 

[Melana]

HA HA. um, good one?

 

[joshesmusica]

I've been exploring Belgian ales lately & last week I got one that had some pretty strong bubblegum flavor, got to admit, I'm not a fan of bubblegum flavored beer.
Regards, GF.

Is that flavor coming strictly from one ester specifically, or a combo of a couple? I'm not a huge fan of it either, but my wife loves them. I complained about some brews when I first got started having that flavor, but she couldn't even taste it until she tried some saisons.

 

[arturo7]

This one goes to 45.

I wanna do that to a Smart Car.

And drink sour beer while I drive it.

Just to piss people off.

 

[flars]

It was a forced upgrade to the latest version of windows?

I've read there are problems with it, no bugs, but Beetles.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

I think so- that's why I want to do it! :rockin:

I'm not wild about bubblegum Belgian's either. You know, when I started brewing I started expanding my beer horizons, trying all sorts of styles and brewing them. After a few years, I started narrowing my choices again and choosing mostly IPAs and APAs. I still appreciate a great robust porter, or well made pilsner, but I reach for my favorite hoppy styles almost instinctively.

I also don't contribute to threads of "weird" beers like those of the new brewer who want to make a chocolate marshmellow fluff peanut butter stout. I just think "ugh, just because you can doesn't mean you should".

In competition several years back, there was a non-BJCP stout category. I judged a French onion soup stout (that gushed), a Rosemary Stout (tasted like lamb roast), and raisin cookie stout (ick). I'm sure the brewers loved being creative and I tried to appreciate it- but it was all pretty gross.

I wish I took a pic at Masstoberfest when you were offered a berliner weisse. Now that was an expression :fro:

 

[Yooper]

I wish I took a pic at Masstoberfest when you were offered a berliner weisse. Now that was an expression :fro:

I'm certain that I simply said, no thank you. ��

Plus, It was like 30° out that day. I might've said yes to a French onion soup stout ( assuming it was nice and hot ). before having a summer drink. Weren't you wearing shorts that day?

 

[smurfjuice]

Sorry, but a gal from the UP should be comfortable at 30* just sayin' ...

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Sorry, but a gal from the UP should be comfortable at 30* just sayin' ...

I'm gonna deny fact on this one. I grew up in SD & MT, also lived in WY and now south west MN. if it's below 70F, it's cold.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

I'm certain that I simply said, no thank you. ��

Plus, It was like 30° out that day. I might've said yes to a French onion soup stout ( assuming it was nice and hot ). before having a summer drink. Weren't you wearing shorts that day?

I came directly off the golf course. Of course I was wearing shorts! I think you did have a couple in you because you didn't want a cup but took a sip out of my mine for a sample. I was happy just to find a tester. I wasn't going to be the first guinea pig on a gift from Cape to Paulie. That would just be crazy. I was watching for any ill effects before I indulged.

The worse one was Mort and he's from NH!!!!! He was ready for the Arctic.

 

[Yooper]

Oh, that's right! I went up to a random stranger and took a sip of beer right out of their cup. Of course, I've been known to do that so I forgot about it until just now. And it WAS a Berliner Weiss. Ah, yes, I remember it well.

Mort had an extra toque, so I stayed warm in your frigid climate. He found it in the back of the truck, under the seat, and he apologized for the unclean state. I didn't care! I put that on my head immediately and was thankful for it. And you were in shorts- I will never forget that. And you people think I'm crazy.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Is that flavor coming strictly from one ester specifically, or a combo of a couple? I'm not a huge fan of it either, but my wife loves them. I complained about some brews when I first got started having that flavor, but she couldn't even taste it until she tried some saisons.

I'm not sure, I'd guess more than 1, but I'm still new at Belgian ales & could be mistaken about that. I know it depends on the yeast strain & fermentation temps as to whether you get bubble gum, clove or banana flavors. I've yet to get one tasting of clove, might be interesting.
Regards, GF.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

express myself?!? I kinda want to walk all up in here and start berry pawnching folk left & right! Pawnch! ka-PAWNCH!! you looking at me? wah-kasai-PAWNCH!!! double fisted spinning windmill uppercut berry pawnch!