Random Beer Thoughts

[masterovkhaos]

They just put on an irish red and it's the same color as the ipa

Why would a new brewery have an irish red in its core lineup anyway?

 

[beerandraiderfan]

beerandraiderfan SirDickButts

Solid. Although I kinda get concerned about the dedication and professionalism of girls that wear things that tight on their ass in certain fields. . .

But damn, thats nice.

 

[arren]

The most exciting whale I've scored this month is a case of Ecto Cooler just now.

 

[beerindex]

I'm still not really sold on the concept of a sour IPA, but I'm digging Trolltunga.

 

[jedwards]

The most exciting whale I've scored this month is a case of Ecto Cooler just now.

I randomly got a ride in one of those damned Ghostbusters Lyfts today, but he'd already run out! I need some to stash in the cellar with my OK Soda and Pepsi Blue.

 

[arren]

I randomly got a ride in one of those damned Ghostbusters Lyfts today, but he'd already run out! I need some to stash in the cellar with my OK Soda and Pepsi Blue.

Don't forget that apparently Crystal Pepsi is coming back in August too.

 

[beerindex]

I know everybody here loves to hate BA, and not without good reason, but I do wish they had some remotely competent tech people so that their site didn't generate 503 errors for such extended periods of time so regularly. Yes, in many respects they suck, but there's also quite a bit of useful information there, but that matters only insofar as it can be reliably accessed. And it is hard to justify typing out detailed responses to anything (in this case a PM asking for bottle shop advice in Grand Rapids and Holland) when the site is just going to eat it with a 503 error.

 

[CSO]

I know everybody here loves to hate BA, and not without good reason, but I do wish they had some remotely competent tech people so that their site didn't generate 503 errors for such extended periods of time so regularly. Yes, in many respects they suck, but there's also quite a bit of useful information there, but that matters only insofar as it can be reliably accessed. And it is hard to justify typing out detailed responses to anything (in this case a PM asking for bottle shop advice in Grand Rapids and Holland) when the site is just going to eat it with a 503 error.

I've been interneting for a few years now, and have never encountered a "large" site with more downtime than BA. It's a joke. Like they're kind of clueless about every single facet of the things they claim to be advocates of. Strange.

 

[jedwards]

Yes, in many respects they suck, but there's also quite a bit of useful information there, but that matters only insofar as it can be reliably accessed.

Just imagine how much info was in the ~10 years of forum posts that they dumped in 2012 after their old site crashed.

 

[beerindex]

Just imagine how much info was in the ~10 years of forum posts that they dumped in 2012 after their old site crashed.

Believe me, I remember. I've been using BA since 2007. It was such a fantastically stupid decision. Aside from the fact that they never should've built their own forum system, why they couldn't buy somebody actually competent to integrate the old database is beyond me. At the very least, they should've made it available in some sort of read-only mode. I think that decision to just toss out so much content plays a big role in why the place reviews are so incredibly out of date; who is going to make the effort when BA doesn't even give a ****?

And yet...BA is still pretty vital.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Don't forget that apparently Crystal Pepsi is coming back in August too.

way more excited about that than Ecto Cooler. You can make that **** at home.

I know everybody here loves to hate BA, and not without good reason, but I do wish they had some remotely competent tech people so that their site didn't generate 503 errors for such extended periods of time so regularly. Yes, in many respects they suck, but there's also quite a bit of useful information there, but that matters only insofar as it can be reliably accessed. And it is hard to justify typing out detailed responses to anything (in this case a PM asking for bottle shop advice in Grand Rapids and Holland) when the site is just going to eat it with a 503 error.

Rate Beer Places has always been a better resource for places to go, IMHO. BA didn't have location mods for a long time, so RB's database has a longer history and better maintenance.

Believe me, I remember. I've been using BA since 2007. It was such a fantastically stupid decision. Aside from the fact that they never should've built their own forum system, why they couldn't buy somebody actually competent to integrate the old database is beyond me. At the very least, they should've made it available in some sort of read-only mode. I think that decision to just toss out so much content plays a big role in why the place reviews are so incredibly out of date; who is going to make the effort when BA doesn't even give a ****?

And yet...BA is still pretty vital.

Because trips to Belgium.

 

[SpentBrain]

Just imagine how much info was in the ~10 years of forum posts that they dumped in 2012 after their old site crashed.

This is a joke right. There was craft beer before 2012? I don't believe it. What did you talk about, Storm King and La Folie? #NewMoney

I kid. I still use the site, and it's one of the most frustrating thing I encounter. The regional discussions have more going on over there. I thoroughly enjoy a daily new post asking what stores/breweries to go to when someone is visiting Denver.

 

[trickytunadicky]

This is a joke right. There was craft beer before 2012? I don't believe it. What did you talk about, Storm King and La Folie? #NewMoney

I kid. I still use the site, and it's one of the most frustrating thing I encounter. The regional discussions have more going on over there. I thoroughly enjoy a daily new post asking what stores/breweries to go to when someone is visiting Denver.

Coors.

 

[trickytunadicky]

God, how jaded am I? I can't help being a ******** anymore. Every answer I give is the worst one.

 

[masterovkhaos]

Was supposed to get up early and go to Wakefield, but at 7am there were already around 150 in line and there was a high chance of rain.

I wish all my trade partners would stop asking for his beer.

 

[jivex5k1]

Was supposed to get up early and go to Wakefield, but at 7am there were already around 150 in line and there was a high chance of rain.

I wish all my trade partners would stop asking for his beer.

**** that. **** aint worth it.

 

[masterovkhaos]

**** that. **** aint worth it.

Not. At. All.

 

[steimie]

Was supposed to get up early and go to Wakefield, but at 7am there were already around 150 in line and there was a high chance of rain.

I wish all my trade partners would stop asking for his beer.

You need new trade partners.

 

[GoodDon]

God, how jaded am I? I can't help being a ******** anymore. Every answer I give is the worst one.

I'd blame the avatar.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Was supposed to get up early and go to Wakefield, but at 7am there were already around 150 in line and there was a high chance of rain.

I wish all my trade partners would stop asking for his beer.

If you stop delivering, they will find new trading partners.

I'd blame the avatar.

I thought it fit my attitude. Oh ****, waddup?

 

[Josh2]

I thought it fit my attitude. Oh ****, waddup?

I never got the impression that your attitude sucked.

 

[BravoDawg]

To all you awesome mofos that supplied all the beer I have stocked in my fridge and 2 large coolers for this long holiday weekend

'Merica !!

 

[Lutter]

To all you awesome mofos that supplied all the beer I have stocked in my fridge and 2 large coolers for this long holiday weekend

'Merica !!

 

[boogercrack]

way more excited about that than Ecto Cooler. You can make that **** at home.

Rate Beer Places has always been a better resource for places to go, IMHO. BA didn't have location mods for a long time, so RB's database has a longer history and better maintenance.
Because trips to Belgium.

Iso ectocooler homiebrew recipe

 

[trickytunadicky]

Iso ectocooler homiebrew recipe

http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/you-can-make-your-own-ecto-cooler-so-we-did

 

[trickytunadicky]

http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/you-can-make-your-own-ecto-cooler-so-we-did

Assume Ecto Coolinner is based loosely on this.

 

[Ataraxia1]

Parked at a meter without feeding it because I was making a very quick stop at the liquor store

Came out 3 minutes later to a ******* ticket.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Parked at a meter without feeding it because I was making a very quick stop at the liquor store

Came out 3 minutes later to a ******* ticket.

lol. Cameras everywhere. They know when you park without paying.

 

[tikk]

Parked at a meter without feeding it because I was making a very quick stop at the liquor store

Came out 3 minutes later to a ******* ticket.

lol. Cameras everywhere. They know when you park without paying.

Thanks Obama!

 

[masterovkhaos]

Showed up at Wakefield just before noon and still got bottles, after chilling in the taproom for an hour drinking the beers that were being sold