Pittsburgh

[london1o11]

Vanilla Rye was probably my favorite, but Derivation 4 and The End weren't as far back for me as I think it was for you guys. The one thing I took away from this, and I've said this in the past regarding differing beers that are on that next level of "value", but it kind of shows you how crazy it is when it comes to trading. Was Derivation #4 better than The End? Quite possibly so. But was it _____ times better in regards to what it takes to acquire each beer? Most definitely not. I admittedly am someone who gives in to the hype and shoots for the biggest shiniest bottles out there, but most of the time, the big guns aren't exponentially better than easily available beers. The Cuvee Rene is a great example.

It also makes me wonder what the results would be if you put something like say SR-71 in a blind taste test with 2015 Rare, BCBS, etc. Not saying that SR-71 isn't an incredible beer, but drinking bottles on that trading level without any preconceived expectations makes it interesting.

I might start wrapping a bunch of my cellared bottles in tin foil, mix em up, and each night just grab a different random bottle to drink.

 

[jeevo]

I might start wrapping a bunch of my cellared bottles in tin foil, mix em up, and each night just grab a different random bottle to drink.

Shuggy is a big fan of the blind tasting for this very reason. It definitely makes things much more interesting.

The results are in. You are drinking ... Founder's Imperial Stout!

 

[hornydevil]

Shuggy is a big fan of the blind tasting for this very reason. It definitely makes things much more interesting.

Amazing how much label bias plays a role in what people perceive.

 

[jeevo]

Amazing how much label bias plays a role in what people perceive.

For sure. I'm sure everyone here (including me) is guilty of it though. It's almost impossible not to be influenced somehow.

 

[PSUMike]

It also makes me wonder what the results would be if you put something like say SR-71 in a blind taste test with 2015 Rare, BCBS, etc. Not saying that SR-71 isn't an incredible beer, but drinking bottles on that trading level without any preconceived expectations makes it interesting.

I still can't imagine a BA stout being better than OG Rare. For just a plain BA stout with no extra **** thrown in, that beer is damn near perfect.

 

[london1o11]

For sure. I'm sure everyone here (including me) is guilty of it though. It's almost impossible not to be influenced somehow.

Not always so bad though. As long as you're not getting too carried away with it, a little hype can enhance the drinking experience. I feel the same way about movies. Sometimes I like going in knowing absolutely nothing, but sometimes it's kinda fun to get all amped watching trailers and talking to people about a flick before you go see it.

 

[psbhockey12]

Thoughts on FO compared to VR since you guys had VR in the first spot by a lot. I've never had D4 but did a FO, VR, FVM, Kane Vanilla all side by side. We all had about the same ranking too (best to worst in previous sentence) with VR and FVM flipping 2nd - 3rd place for 2 of us.

 

[McMatt7]

Any of you dudes know who @rypkr is on the other beer website? They started a thread last Wednesday asking for Grat Day details and didn't get a single response. Assuming this person isn't a tool shed that's pretty sad and i feel bad for em, wondering if they know about this thread?

 

[PSUMike]

Thoughts on FO compared to VR since you guys had VR in the first spot by a lot. I've never had D4 but did a FO, VR, FVM, Kane Vanilla all side by side. We all had about the same ranking too (best to worst in previous sentence) with VR and FVM flipping 2nd - 3rd place for 2 of us.

I LOVED FO but it's a hair behind VR. Really close though.

 

[rodosman]

I wasn't overly impressed with FO (had it on tap ). VR (also on tap) was amazing and precisely 18x better than FO.

 

[bren4220]

I liked FO a lot but it was so unbalanced. If you're looking for a vanilla bomb its fantastic.

 

[london1o11]

I wasn't overly impressed with FO (had it on tap ). VR (also on tap) was amazing and precisely 18x better than FO.

Where'd you have fo on tap? Bl?

 

[moarhops1]

Thoughts on FO compared to VR since you guys had VR in the first spot by a lot. I've never had D4 but did a FO, VR, FVM, Kane Vanilla all side by side. We all had about the same ranking too (best to worst in previous sentence) with VR and FVM flipping 2nd - 3rd place for 2 of us.

I think Fecal Odor vs Venomous Ranch isn't a fair fight. The Dangerous 4 are ******* dangerous, but Fecal Odor, Vapid Rater & Flying Venomous Monkeys are definitely not Kane Vanilla.

Are we still talking about Starbucks Frapuccino flavors or are we gonna talk about beer again?

 

[chefduff2]

I think Fecal Odor vs Venomous Ranch isn't a fair fight. The Dangerous 4 are ******* dangerous, but Fecal Odor, Vapid Rater & Flying Venomous Monkeys are definitely not Kane Vanilla.

Are we still talking about Starbucks Frapuccino flavors or are we gonna talk about beer again?

You are the hero Pittsburgh deserves. I've been waiting all day for your input.

 

[moarhops1]

You are the hero Pittsburgh deserves. I've been waiting all day for your input.

 

[ur boy catlicks]

Any of you dudes know who @rypkr is on the other beer website? They started a thread last Wednesday asking for Grat Day details and didn't get a single response. Assuming this person isn't a tool shed that's pretty sad and i feel bad for em, wondering if they know about this thread?

yeah, that's me and i killed myself bc of it.

now i have come back from the dead to haunt ur thread

 

[rodosman]

Where'd you have fo on tap? Bl?

I caught Orange County craft beer week on a vacation to California. BL tap take over at a place called Haven Gastro pub. Sweet spot. The next night was Bruery tap takeover. Met a trading partner there and we've swapped goodies back and forth a few times. Sourrento is a beer I'd like to have again.

 

[McMatt7]

yeah, that's me and i killed myself bc of it.

now i have come back from the dead to haunt ur thread

 

[OneDropSoup]

Any of you dudes know who @rypkr is on the other beer website?

I think this is him:

EDIT: Actually I think it's a guy who's fairly active on the FB groups, so he should've had no problem finding out about this. He posted about it there as well & got some response.

 

[McMatt7]

I think this is him:

EDIT: Actually I think it's a guy who's fairly active on the FB groups, so he should've had no problem finding out about this. He posted about it there as well & got some response.

That's word. We gotta keep people in the loop #dranklocale

 

[brother rebus]

Any of you dudes know who @rypkr is on the other beer website? They started a thread last Wednesday asking for Grat Day details and didn't get a single response. Assuming this person isn't a tool shed that's pretty sad and i feel bad for em, wondering if they know about this thread?

I'm uncontrollably laughing at this post while simultaneously thinking how much of a cotton stuffed dick you sound like, and how much of douchy gnarlhole I am for laughing.

 

[McMatt7]

I'm uncontrollably laughing at this post while simultaneously thinking how much of a cotton stuffed dick you sound like, and how much of douchy gnarlhole I am for laughing.

Thanks i think.

 

[preluderl]

Isn't "Douchy Gnarhole" a Dimmu Borgir album?

 

[brother rebus]

Thanks i think.

gotta love Matt Dillon.

 

[brother rebus]

love me some black metal

 

[Evahflow]

Has anyone seen Dupont or Saison Pipaix around? Seems like Shadyside Giant Eagle always used to have them and no longer does.

 

[preluderl]

Has anyone seen Dupont or Saison Pipaix around? Seems like Shadyside Giant Eagle always used to have them and no longer does.

Whole Foods Wexford always had Dupont before, but I haven't looked for it in a while.

 

[brother rebus]

d'z

 

[moarhops1]

I'm uncontrollably laughing at this post while simultaneously thinking how much of a cotton stuffed dick you sound like, and how much of douchy gnarlhole I am for laughing.

Cotton stuffed dick sounds flaccid & sticky. A perfect nickname for McMatt7

 

[tommyguz]

I think this is him:

EDIT: Actually I think it's a guy who's fairly active on the FB groups, so he should've had no problem finding out about this. He posted about it there as well & got some response.

Are we sure it's not the guy who owes everyone huna and or money ?