Pittsburgh

[barflybastard]

I can't read barflybastard's posts before 9am. I usually need to have my coffee, wake up, get focused, then hunker down and concentrate. I usually warm-up by re-reading the 230 pages of Infinite Jest that I actually read.

Love me some DFW.

ironically, that's when most of them occur.

Dude, I don't sleep well. By 9AM, I'm three coffees and one(ish) beers deep into my day.

 

[preluderl]

barflybastard reads Atlas Shrugged when he wants to just veg out and not think about anything.

 

[PSUMike]

I think of this video from Penn & Teller when the topic comes up



I know there's irony in taking your medical advice from celebrity magicians.

And this.

 

[nhindian1]

I was wondering why got an untappd invite from bfly when I was eating breakfast.... in Italy.

Dude must never sleep.

 

[barflybastard]

You are taking verbose to a new level!

thx

 

[OneDropSoup]

Saw your Twitter exchange with them about the movie.

Though I want to stay a long day's hike away from the political implications innate to this topic, and in spite of knowing nothing of Abjuration Brewing and their external philosophies: I find it...bizarre that this may serve as a first impression, for many of the drinking masses, to their arrival onto the beer scene.

I don't know that this is a reflection of Abjuration's stance on anything, or even that Parkway Theater is "endorsing" the message of the movie (though they're certainly capitalizing on its hype). This may not be right, but you're judged by the company you keep.

 

[PSUMike]

Anyway, on to more fun topics.

Any golfers out there? I'm looking to play this weekend. I have a tournament coming up and I need to get some practice in since I haven't swung a club since March. The usual guys I play with aren't available. If you're interested, pm me. I can pretty much go anywhere.

 

[epicureIO]

I don't know that this is a reflection of Abjuration's stance on anything, or even that Parkway Theater is "endorsing" the message of the movie (though they're certainly capitalizing on its hype). This may not be right, but you're judged by the company you keep.

I still remember the time you took doughnuts away from me. I wish I were still ignorant to the fact that Peace, Love, and Little Doughnuts was actually a gay bashing evil company. I liked those doughnuts...

 

[Dogleg1]

Dude must never sleep.

It's tough on him:

 

[OneDropSoup]

I still remember the time you took doughnuts away from me. I wish I were still ignorant to the fact that Peace, Love, and Little Doughnuts was actually a gay bashing evil company. I liked those doughnuts...

Oakmont Bakery's within walking distance of you, & they're at least a little more discreet about their socio-political inclinations.

OneDropSoup... the social media hero we all sort of might be ok with. Alter ego: Captain Buzz Kill.

 

[OneDropSoup]

In less controversial news, Galli announced that they'll be carrying Cascade Brewing.

 

[troygreer]

It's tough on him:

You leave poor Alex Delarge out of this. He just wants a little Ludwig Van

 

[preluderl]

In less controversial news, Galli announced that they'll be carrying Cascade Brewing.

Does that mean we'll have more $30+ wild ales on our shelves in good ole' Pgh?

 

[troygreer]

Innis & Gunn is doing vintage, bottle conditioned beers now? I had forgotten about these guys after rolling through all the random shelfies they had several years ago. - http://beerstreetjournal.com/innis-gunn-vintage/

 

[PSUMike]

You leave poor Alex Delarge out of this. He just wants a little Ludwig Van

And a little of the ol' in/out. Isn't that what we all want?

 

[Dogleg1]

Does that mean we'll have more $30+ wild ales on our shelves in good ole' Pgh?

Welcome addition for sure, I'll probably buy a few. Guessing $39 a bottle here.

 

[preluderl]

Welcome addition for sure, I'll probably buy a few. Guessing $39 a bottle here.

Only actually had one of their beers, the Blueberry, thought it was pretty good but nothing super outstanding. I do have a bottle of Sang Rouge that I've yet to open though that I bought in Philly.

 

[PSUMike]

Welcome addition for sure, I'll probably buy a few. Guessing $39 a bottle here.

I've seen them in other parts of PA for 26-30 so I suspect it'll be about the same. Still more than I'd care to pay though.

 

[troygreer]

I don't know that this is a reflection of Abjuration's stance on anything, or even that Parkway Theater is "endorsing" the message of the movie (though they're certainly capitalizing on its hype). This may not be right, but you're judged by the company you keep.

But if they showed a documentary on this guy i'd be the first in line:

 

[dadavat]

I've seen them in other parts of PA for 26-30 so I suspect it'll be about the same. Still more than I'd care to pay though.

Yeah definitely not worth it. I'd take any shelf lambic over cascade every single time.

 

[wyckydsceptre]

I'm pretty stoked for Cascade. I had a bottle of Vlad at one of the coolest bars I've ever been to (The Pine Box) in Seattle on my honeymoon right before we got on a cruise to Alaska. So they have a soft spot in my heart for sure.

 

[dtx00]

Pertaining to Cascade, I like them. I like to try everything they put out, but usually once is enough. Some of there stuff is worth revisiting from time to time, but there prices dont really match up with the product. Blueberry is one of their better offerings IMO. There are a number of others. I remember when it was a big deal to land a Burbonic, now I dont really care that much for that beer. Had a Vine a couple weeks ago, 2011 I believe, was actually one of the least sour of there beers I can remember.

 

[greg4579]

I'm pretty stoked for Cascade. I had a bottle of Vlad at one of the coolest bars I've ever been to (The Pine Box) in Seattle on my honeymoon right before we got on a cruise to Alaska. So they have a soft spot in my heart for sure.

Pinebox is a really cool spot. I went there when I was in Seattle last yet.

As for Cascade, my wife and I were excited to see that. I really enjoy some of their beers (looking at you Apricot) and I am ok with $25 or so for a quality AWA that is readily available. These were the original lacto-bombs before De Garde took it to the next (and IMHO non-enjoyable) level. Draai Laag just doesn't cut it for me and I think AWAs are what is sorely missing in this market.

Not that I think that price point is good, but if it prevents me from shipping out a good beer and paying at least $20 in shipping fees then it winds up being a bargain.

 

[epicureIO]

But if they showed a documentary on this guy i'd be the first in line:

Which of the two remaining candidates would this guy steal the most votes from?

 

[troygreer]

Which of the two remaining candidates would this guy steal the most votes from?

Either? Both? I would hope that he wins in a landslide with proposals like this:

 

[epicureIO]

So, any of you folks have an extra bottle of II? Did BG have bottles of Foshomo that weren't flip tops?

I need more Albatross. I did a side by side with fresh Heady and prefered the Albatross. I want to see how it stacks against SoS.

 

[preluderl]

So, any of you folks have an extra bottle of II? Did BG have bottles of Foshomo that weren't flip tops?

I need more Albatross. I did a side by side with fresh Heady and prefered the Albatross. I want to see how it stacks against SoS.

Foshomo were actual bottles, not growlers. They had them, but sold out fast. I got there at 12:07 and missed on Foshomo. They had it on tap that day too, but it was gone before they closed for the night.

 

[greg4579]

You were able to get Foshomo growlers Wed through when the kegs kicked. hunterpgh let me check with Eric, but I am pretty sure I can get a II from him for you.

EDIT: Confirmed. I'll bring it on Sunday.

 

[preluderl]

You were able to get Foshomo growlers Wed through when the kegs kicked. hunterpgh let me check with Eric, but I am pretty sure I can get a II from him for you.

Didn't realize they tapped Fosh on Wednesday, I missed that. I know they put the new batch of Albatross on Wednesday.

I just hope it lasts to Friday.

 

[PSUMike]

Foshomo >>>>>>>> Albatross

Not even close imo.