Random Beer Thoughts

[Don2]

Don quit drinking.

Luckily those dark 52 days of my life are over, although I'm only supposed to drink about 1/4 like I used to.

 

[regularjohn]

Luckily those dark 52 days of my life are over, although I'm only supposed to drink about 1/4 like I used to.

why 52 days? did you lose a bet and have to drink that many days in a row?

 

[evilc]

Bell's entered CA last year; they just shipped this season's "fresh" Oberon and it is 2 months old.

They are distributed by Craft Beer Guild in SoCal - do you know if that's who has them up there? CBC is the worst, total garbage. Bells did manage to get Hopslam here in 2 weeks so I can't figure out the minimum 2 month old Two Hearted and Oberon. I'm not sure how much of that is CBC and how much Bells.

 

[Don2]

why 52 days? did you lose a bet and have to drink that many days in a row?

no, sadly the opposite. Doctor recommended I stop drinking (amongst a host of other things) due to some health issues. I can now reintroduce beer to a point.

 

[JulianB1]

They are distributed by Craft Beer Guild in SoCal - do you know if that's who has them up there? CBC is the worst, total garbage. Bells did manage to get Hopslam here in 2 weeks so I can't figure out the minimum 2 month old Two Hearted and Oberon. I'm not sure how much of that is CBC and how much Bells.

The freshest Two-Hearted on the shelf here is dated February 28th. So I'm thinking it's a combo of Bell's and all the distributors.

 

[JulianB1]

If "mediocre AWA" had an entry in the dictionary, it would probably have a picture of Lagunitas Aunt Sally next to it.

 

[jdd419]

The freshest Two-Hearted on the shelf here is dated February 28th. So I'm thinking it's a combo of Bell's and all the distributors.

This is normal in toledo ohio too. 2.5 hours from the brewery.

 

[Josh2]

If "mediocre AWA" had an entry in the dictionary, it would probably have a picture of Lagunitas Aunt Sally next to it.

B for effort D for execution. Glad I only got a 2 ounce pour of it, it's about all I could stomach.

 

[evilc]

B for effort D for execution. Glad I only got a 2 ounce pour of it, it's about all I could stomach.

I've heard you can stomach a hell of a lot more than 2oz.



Sorry wrong thread.

 

[Josh2]

I've heard you can stomach a hell of a lot more than 2oz.



Sorry wrong thread.

I don't believe that sort of thread exists.

mods ruling on a thread dedicated to stomaching more than 2 ounces of something?

 

[evilc]

I don't believe that sort of thread exists.

mods ruling on a thread dedicated to stomaching more than 2 ounces of something?

There are at least 2.... 22oz and over 44oz

 

[JonathanAmes]

Don quit sending boxes.

Just a little joke!

 

[tosh1]

If "mediocre AWA" had an entry in the dictionary, it would probably have a picture of Lagunitas Aunt Sally next to it.

I wouldn't know. Brewery is within stone throwing distance, beer aint distributed here yet.

 

[masterovkhaos]

So Cuvee De Castleton is flat?

 

[LukeAleTime]

I think those are the largest of the craft segment. There's a barrier to international entry that most of the little guys will never hit; my theory is that many of them will just start cannibalizing sales from each other in the US.

Bell's entered CA last year; they just shipped this season's "fresh" Oberon and it is 2 months old. I can't imagine they are going to do well in this market, and they don't have the resources to expand overseas.

Yeah, my post was half formed. I reckon the reason the big players are making these moves is to get ahead of everyone else. The American market is so competitive and crowded that **** has to blown up eventually. They are diversifying pretty hard right now. Different states, new breweries, different countries.

 

[lb304854]

Looking forward to the infected Handjee rumors.

At least it left a heart-shaped dry spot on the shelf, gotta look on the bright side.

As much as I'm secretly hoping for infected Handjees (Peter Griffin laugh), Brandy DL had explosion problems and wasn't infected at all.

 

[MarcatGSB1]

They are distributed by Craft Beer Guild in SoCal - do you know if that's who has them up there? CBC is the worst, total garbage. Bells did manage to get Hopslam here in 2 weeks so I can't figure out the minimum 2 month old Two Hearted and Oberon. I'm not sure how much of that is CBC and how much Bells.

To be honest, I doubt it's Bell's. Their brewery/warehouse are so in tune and on point it's scary. 120, 000 square foot warehouse that mostly sits empty because **** goes out so fast.

 

[BadJustin]

So Cuvee De Castleton is flat?

Not the couple I've had. They were delicious.

 

[gregkoko]

Can we please nuke the ******* Pittsburgh thread?

 

[lambandtunaphish]

Can we please nuke the ******* Pittsburgh thread?

You're still reading that?!

 

[lb304854]

Can we please nuke the ******* Pittsburgh thread?

 

[JulianB1]

Can we please nuke the ******* Pittsburgh thread?

I can't ever recall seeing that much butthurt because someone got flamed for shitting on someone else's trade proposal.

 

[masterovkhaos]

Not the couple I've had. They were delicious.

It was delicious otherwise for sure

 

[evilc]

I can't ever recall seeing that much butthurt because someone got flamed for shitting on someone else's trade proposal.

Link pls

 

[JulianB1]

Link pls

http://www.talkbeer.com/community/threads/ft-cck-iso-mbp-x-4.33227/

Gets good at post #15.

 

[Der Fuchs]

I think those are the largest of the craft segment. There's a barrier to international entry that most of the little guys will never hit; my theory is that many of them will just start cannibalizing sales from each other in the US.

Bell's entered CA last year; they just shipped this season's "fresh" Oberon and it is 2 months old. I can't imagine they are going to do well in this market, and they don't have the resources to expand overseas.

Lol. We just started getting bells this week. The cans/bottles we got are dated last week. Can't wait until next year when I see those same cans.

 

[beerandraiderfan]

About to go drinking at a beerfest with my dad to kick off Reno beer week.

Weirdest group of beers I've ever seen.

http://strangebrewfestival.com/2016-brewers/

+/- on number of times I hear "What the hell is this ****?" from the old man. . .

I'm gonna set the line at 7.5


Most likely candidates:

Cheez It Pale Ale
Pinchi Kimchi (Sour Kimchi Ale)
Oyster Pirate Imperial Rye Ale (500lbs of oysters, Chipotle Peppers, Cacao Nibs, Vanilla bourbon oak chips and shimmer)
Three Radish Berlinner Weisse
Strawberry Balsamic Basil Ale
Mushroom Provisions
Carrot Ginger
Blueberry Habanero Porter
Gravy and Potato Ale

 

[trickytunadicky]

I am terrified and strangely intrigued.

 

[ccbstl]

Oyster Pirate Imperial Rye Ale (500lbs of oysters, Chipotle Peppers, Cacao Nibs, Vanilla bourbon oak chips and shimmer)

 

[jdd419]

About to go drinking at a beerfest with my dad to kick off Reno beer week.

Weirdest group of beers I've ever seen.

http://strangebrewfestival.com/2016-brewers/

+/- on number of times I hear "What the hell is this ****?" from the old man. . .

I'm gonna set the line at 7.5


Most likely candidates:

Cheez It Pale Ale
Pinchi Kimchi (Sour Kimchi Ale)
Oyster Pirate Imperial Rye Ale (500lbs of oysters, Chipotle Peppers, Cacao Nibs, Vanilla bourbon oak chips and shimmer)
Three Radish Berlinner Weisse
Strawberry Balsamic Basil Ale
Mushroom Provisions
Carrot Ginger
Blueberry Habanero Porter
Gravy and Potato Ale

Over
That reddish beer would be interesting. And blueberry habanero could be good, or terrible.