Random Beer Thoughts

[delawaaare]

oh, back to the 120 talk 5 pages ago. I still try to buy a bottle of 120 every time it's released. It's a great "sometimes" beer.

The only reason I ever have it is that my sister gifts me a 4 pack every time I visit home (DE). I just end up unintentionally aging them for years, as its only enjoyable to drink twice a year.

 

[jivex5k1]

I've loved each of the DIPA series I've had so far (v3 and v7 probably being my favourites) but the Birthday DIPA was only sold out of the brewery or shipped to UK addresses... and I'm a sucker for a Citra/Nelson DIPA:

Cloudwater? Isn't that just rain?

 

[JCastle1]

I've loved each of the DIPA series I've had so far (v3 and v7 probably being my favourites) but the Birthday DIPA was only sold out of the brewery or shipped to UK addresses... and I'm a sucker for a Citra/Nelson DIPA:

Oh ****, that does sound very awesome especially with that Golden Promise malt.

 

[JCastle1]

The only reason I ever have it is that my sister gifts me a 4 pack every time I visit home (DE). I just end up unintentionally aging them for years, as its only enjoyable to drink twice a year.

I bought a case back in 2011, I thought I hit the holy grail. Still have over half the bottles left . Maybe I'll drink one this weekend.

 

[delawaaare]

I bought a case back in 2011, I thought I hit the holy grail. Still have over half the bottles left . Maybe I'll drink one this weekend.

Oh no. I feel bad for that $300.

 

[beerindex]

I normally don't have a huge issue with kids at a brewery, but holy ****, it should be common sense that you don't bring your kid to a 7pm tapping of Pliny the Younger at a bar.

There's not only a 7 year old, but a ******* toddler getting sardine-packed into this ****. ******* unacceptable.

I remember seeing a few infants strapped to chests at the Shelton festival in KY in October. And to be clear, these parents were actively drinking and trying to navigate through packed crowds. I sincerely hope that CPS has since taken their children.

 

[andrewdrinks]

Oh ****, that does sound very awesome especially with that Golden Promise malt.

The IPAs and DIPAs are good, but the few BA beers they've done so far, in 750s, have been A+. Some brewing friends got married last summer and their wedding present from CW was a keg of Bourbon BA Tripel from the barrel store. Legit the best beer I drank last year.

I love that they're expanding and growing in popularity, but as I live a way away, I'm a bit nervous about the noises they're making about copying the Treehouse/Trillium model of selling more cans and growler directly out of the brewery in Manchester. They sold most of the cans of Birthday direct out of the brewery, either shipping through the online store to Brits or direct in-person, which is going to make getting hold of them harder in the future. Fair play though, they're selling a **** ton of beer.

 

[lb304854]

I remember seeing a few infants strapped to chests at the Shelton festival in KY in October. And to be clear, these parents were actively drinking and trying to navigate through packed crowds. I sincerely hope that CPS has since taken their children.

Not meeting you at Shelton Fest is one of my biggest beer regrets.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Y'all must have ugly kids.

Your kid is particularly adorable. I don't even like kids and your kid is cute as hell. I think it's the glasses.

EDIT: it sure as hell is not your face.

 

[arren]

You can brings kids into Toronado SD?

I think "official" policy is yes to kids until 8PM.

Still ******* stupid to bring them.

 

[beerindex]

Not meeting you at Shelton Fest is one of my biggest beer regrets.

I briefly met TNGabe. As he can no doubt attest, you didn't miss anything.

 

[FTowne1]

I bought a case back in 2011, I thought I hit the holy grail. Still have over half the bottles left . Maybe I'll drink one this weekend.

If you ever get to the point where you'd like to dump them, holler at me. I'm part of the 0.5% of people that love 120 and WWS.

 

[regularjohn]

I bought a case back in 2011, I thought I hit the holy grail. Still have over half the bottles left . Maybe I'll drink one this weekend.

davey101

 

[davey101]

davey101

Yes!!!!!! I need dat 120!!

 

[Snarf1]

I briefly met TNGabe. As he can no doubt attest, you didn't miss anything.

You were friendly, which considering what an ass I am on here says a lot.

If you ever get to the point where you'd like to dump them, holler at me. I'm part of the 0.5% of people that love 120 and WWS.

I ever tell you about getting a case of the good batch of WWS for $100? Must have been '01.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

You were friendly, which considering what an ass I am on here says a lot.


I ever tell you about getting a case of the good batch of WWS for $100? Must have been '01.

Most folks on this site probably hadn't turned 21 by 2001. You old bag. Smooches.

 

[MooseLang]

Firestone Walker Bravo is better than the past couple releases of Sucaba. Reminds me a bit of Bourbon County Barleywine. I've been a bit down on the FW Barrel Program, but this is really good.


Except for keeping it in a box. That's ******* stupid.

 

[RedCoffee]

Firestone Walker Bravo is better than the past couple releases of Sucaba. Reminds me a bit of Bourbon County Barleywine. I've been a bit down on the FW Barrel Program, but this is really good.


Except for keeping it in a box. That's ******* stupid.

I actually found a bottle this year. Could have had multiple bottles if I really wanted. I approve of their new tree-murderin' agenda.

 

[MooseLang]

I actually found a bottle this year. Could have had multiple bottles if I really wanted. I approve of their new tree-murderin' agenda.

Ha, you can keep it in small bottles...probably why you were able to buy multiples.

Box is dumb.

 

[chefduff2]

Ha, you can keep it in small bottles...probably why you were able to buy multiples.

Box is dumb.

They are much easier to chug now though. Gotta see the positive side right?

 

[JCastle1]

Yes!!!!!! I need dat 120!!

Dude you know about this stash! I told you I'd send it if I could. I also have a couple Olde School from 2010 buried in my yard (that's what the label said to do). I'm honestly scared to dig them out.

 

[Sam Fu]

 

[regularjohn]

Civil Disobedience, our nonviolent protest against the homogenization of flavor, comes in the form of a spontaneous, circumstantial and unpredicted series of beer releases. We relinquish control in favor of an anarchistic collaboration of microbial activity. This is the expression of our conscience, our opposition to oppression and an act of creative freedom.

 

[FoudreGuy]

Less words more beer.

 

[Snarf1]

Civil Disobedience, our nonviolent protest against the homogenization of flavor, comes in the form of a spontaneous, circumstantial and unpredicted series of beer releases. We relinquish control in favor of an anarchistic collaboration of microbial activity. This is the expression of our conscience, our opposition to oppression and an act of creative freedom.

At least they didn't say anything about the beers ******* ethos.

 

[NAD1983]

At least they didn't say anything about the beers ******* ethos.

How about the ethos of hill country brewing?

"In the spirit of productive rambling and megalomania, I'll proceed in an effort to entertain you with silly metaphors and delusions of grandeur...

I've spent the last 9 days avowing myself to a disciplined diet of strictly fermented food. It is no secret that a lonesome life in the country, with such an intently myopic ethos (ie. Brewery), can inspire creatively complex systems for maintaining one's (in)sanity. Case in point: my obsession with all things fermentation."

It's a good thing he makes amazing beer because everything else about him is insufferable.

 

[litheum94]

At least they didn't say anything about the beers ******* ethos.

*beer's

 

[Snarf1]

*beer's

*eat **** & die

 

[arren]

Modern Times' Booming Rollers came out last week and it's ******* stellar, but word on the Internet is that a lot of folks are disappointed, some even claiming it's too malty or not hoppy enough.

Guys, we're currently living in an age where people newly into beer (aka #newmoney) can't comprehend that sweet doesn't mean malty, and who think "hoppy" means "fermented Sunny D with a hint of Mango Kern's."

 

[regularjohn]

Guys, we're currently living in an age where people newly into beer (aka #newmoney) can't comprehend that sweet doesn't mean malty, and who think "hoppy" means "fermented Sunny D with a hint of Mango Kern's."