Random Beer Thoughts

[WhalezB4Rarez]

TB Megasnifter or GTFO.

I ain't own one.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Two Women Can 12 packs FTW. Hitting shelves this week.

If you want to watch the weather, I'll gladly ship you some for C+S.

Hnnnnnnnnng

 

[FoudreGuy]

Does a beer being in a can make it better or something? Urban Family is doing a canned release of two IPAs today and I'm seeing people who have never once shown an interest in the brewery (or even visited the brewery) getting all excited. These two beers have been made in the past and were available around the Seattle area on tap, but now that they're in cans the response is bigger.

Do people want to drink at home (they did fills of these beers before)? Am I being cynical and thinking people just view IPA cans as currency?

I need a beer.

 

[ggfunk]

I have been a big fan of Urban Family for a while now, but have only ever had their sours/fruit. Are their IPAs any good?

 

[FoudreGuy]

I have been a big fan of Urban Family for a while now, but have only ever had their sours/fruit. Are their IPAs any good?

Their IPAs are really good. They've been doing the hazy thing for a couple years now, but today they're releasing Replicator and Star Death in 4-packs. Brewery only. Very happy for their recent success but I find the behavior around cans to be pretty fascinating.

 

[jivex5k1]

Does a beer being in a can make it better or something? Urban Family is doing a canned release of two IPAs today and I'm seeing people who have never once shown an interest in the brewery (or even visited the brewery) getting all excited. These two beers have been made in the past and were available around the Seattle area on tap, but now that they're in cans the response is bigger.

Do people want to drink at home (they did fills of these beers before)? Am I being cynical and thinking people just view IPA cans as currency?

I need a beer.

People just like to make hyperboles on social media. ISO!!!!!!!!! Omg looks amazing!!!!!!!! My balls hang far too low for my age!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FoudreGuy]

People just like to make hyperboles on social media. ISO!!!!!!!!! Omg looks amazing!!!!!!!! My balls hang far too low for my age!!!!!!!!!!

Social media hyperbole definitely is a thing that I'd like to punch in the face, but I'm sure there will be lines at UF today, and there have never been lines at UF. Ever.

Juice + Tallboy cans + sticker label = insanity

 

[Lutter]

https://www.brewbound.com/news/ballast-point-open-downtown-disney-taproom

Pretty interesting move by BP/Constellation that could either pay off big or close in 6 months. This is possibly the most expensive place outside of Times Square that they could put a brewpub.

Not sure Disney would allow this over in Orlando just because they already run their own [company-owned] brewery on property (Big River Grille & Brewing), although it's not in Downtown Disney.

 

[FoudreGuy]

I thought I heard about Cigar City going in at Downtown Disney in Florida?

 

[Lutter]

I thought I heard about Cigar City going in at Downtown Disney in Florida?

That would actually make a lot of sense. Jai Alai is at pretty much every vendor nowadays in the parks.

Can you get a Sculpin at California Adventure right now?

 

[FoudreGuy]

That would actually make a lot of sense. Jai Alai is at pretty much every vendor nowadays in the parks.

Can you get a Sculpin at California Adventure right now?

Last time I was at CA was in 2016, and then it was Stone, Hanger 24 and Karl Strauss.

 

[arren]

Can you get a Sculpin at California Adventure right now?

Yeah, pretty sure I've seen that on tap there at some point. I was there last weekend, and I think I spotted Grapefruit Sculpin as well.

Lots of diehard Disneyland-goers are praising the new brewpub - I believe it's replacing a previous brewpub that was mediocre at best.

Myself, I don't see the excitement, especially since I'm a jaded old man and nothing from them excites me anymore. I mean, when you're reduced to releases like this

I don't really want anything to do with you.

I understand the hype, but I do wish we could've gotten a different brewery, like Karl Strauss or even something a little more contemporary like Modern Times.

 

[Lutter]

Yeah, pretty sure I've seen that on tap there at some point. I was there last weekend, and I think I spotted Grapefruit Sculpin as well.

Lots of diehard Disneyland-goers are praising the new brewpub - I believe it's replacing a previous brewpub that was mediocre at best.

Myself, I don't see the excitement, especially since I'm a jaded old man and nothing from them excites me anymore. I mean, when you're reduced to releases like this

I don't really want anything to do with you.

I understand the hype, but I do wish we could've gotten a different brewery, like Karl Strauss or even something a little more contemporary like Modern Times.

I don’t think I’ve had a BP beer since Watermelon Dorado.

Bleh.

 

[jbeezification1]

I just pulled a 4 pack of Yellow Rose out of a few packs that was dated 1/23/18. All the others were dated 1/08 so for the first time ever digging brought the old IPAs actually paid off.

I wonder if I look like the egg guy to other people.

 

[sherm10161]

I just pulled a 4 pack of Yellow Rose out of a few packs that was dated 1/23/18. All the others were dated 1/08 so for the first time ever digging brought the old IPAs actually paid off.

I wonder if I look like the egg guy to other people.

Are you a guidance counselor?

 

[jbeezification1]

Are you a guidance counselor?

If only.

 

[falc0n26001]

Does a beer being in a can make it better or something? Urban Family is doing a canned release of two IPAs today and I'm seeing people who have never once shown an interest in the brewery (or even visited the brewery) getting all excited. These two beers have been made in the past and were available around the Seattle area on tap, but now that they're in cans the response is bigger.

Do people want to drink at home (they did fills of these beers before)? Am I being cynical and thinking people just view IPA cans as currency?

I need a beer.

The other day a younger guy came into the bar and asked if we had any tallboys of hazy IPAs for sale. I said no, but we do have a hazy double IPA on tap... he paused for a bit and said, “Eh, I GUESS I’ll have it on tap. You don’t have any cans to drink, though?” JFC

 

[FoudreGuy]

The other day a younger guy came into the bar and asked if we had any tallboys of hazy IPAs for sale. I said no, but we do have a hazy double IPA on tap... he paused for a bit and said, “Eh, I GUESS I’ll have it on tap. You don’t have any cans to drink, though?” JFC

THIS!!! What is it about the can?

 

[Stubs]

little more contemporary like Modern Times.

I see what you did there.

 

[docreight1]

I’m really not a huge stickler for glassware but I think the willi becher is a perfect vessel for most styles.

 

[FoudreGuy]

I’m really not a huge stickler for glassware but I think the willi becher is a perfect vessel for most styles.

That and the Nordic Pint Glass. At least I think that's the name of it.

 

[jbeezification1]

Its hard to top the mason jar. I can fit a whole 750 in the ones I have.

 

[docreight1]

That and the Nordic Pint Glass. At least I think that's the name of it.

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one of those in the wild.

 

[Fahmie25]

I’m really not a huge stickler for glassware but I think the willi becher is a perfect vessel for most styles.

This is facts. I love willis for basically everything

 

[nanobrew1]

That and the Nordic Pint Glass. At least I think that's the name of it.

Do you mean nonic?

 

[arren]

Ugh, it's triple IPA season .

 

[Gaseous Clay]

Ugh, it's triple IPA season .

Nothing like shitting your brains out after a few pints

 

[FoudreGuy]

Do you mean nonic?

No, these glasses. Modern Times and a couple other breweries refer to them as Nordic glasses. I’ve got a couple from Holy Mountain, too.

 

[JulianB1]

The other day a younger guy came into the bar and asked if we had any tallboys of hazy IPAs for sale. I said no, but we do have a hazy double IPA on tap... he paused for a bit and said, “Eh, I GUESS I’ll have it on tap. You don’t have any cans to drink, though?” JFC

THIS!!! What is it about the can?

Yeah that makes no sense at all. The advantages of cans is that they are light/space economical for transportation, shipping, and you can drink directly from them in situations where that's ideal (pool, hiking, etc.). But if you're at a bar why the **** wouldn't you just drink a draft pour, if the option is there? It's more likely to taste fresher, be carbonated properly, and so on.

 

[JCastle1]

I’m really not a huge stickler for glassware but I think the willi becher is a perfect vessel for most styles.

Yeah I second that. Took me a while to decide which glassware to make for my beers but I said **** and it and I'm using only Willi Bechers for all styles. Maybe I'll make some tulips in the future but for now I'm good.