What are you drinking now?

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Just curious, what made you give up on the Oregon plan?

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HB Hazy IPA

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

My wife’s 2 brothers and biological father all live in NC. I love visiting there. One brother and dad live in Wilmington and the other brother lives on the complete opposite side of the state just outside Mt. Airy (Mayberry)

Interesting. Wilmington is a focal point for us. I'd like to be a bit inland and out of the city for tax purposes. Once we mentioned we've changed our minds again to NC, there's been nothing but rave reviews of the state from people familiar with it.

On a side note, I mentioned previously, a work buddy I've known for decades as a home brewer bought a brewery in Asheville. They're retiring and heading out in spring I believe.

HB Peanut Butter Imperial Milk Stout

 

[camonick]

Interesting. Wilmington is a focal point for us. I'd like to be a bit inland and out of the city for tax purposes. Once we mentioned, we've changed our minds again to NC, there's been nothing but rave reviews of the state from people familiar with it.

On a side note, I mentioned previously, a buddy I've known for decades as a home brewer bought a brewery in Asheville. They're heading out in spring I believe.

I say Wilmington, but they actually live in suburbs…father in law in Castle Hayne and brother in law a little north in Hampstead. Wilmington is a cool town. The beaches (Wrightville, Carolina and Kure) are all nice. Lots of history (military and cultural) if you’re into that kind of thing. I’ll definitely look you up if you make the move.
The local “international” airport (ILM) is awesome. About 20-30 minutes once you walk through the front door and you’re through security and at your gate.

 

[grampamark]

Irish Death with a seafood supper.

 

[orionol73]

 

[TwistedGray]

 

[pshankstar]

It’s nice to have a connection at the local Wegmans (our local grocery store chain). We got only two cases of Focal Banger in, I’ll set aside a 4-pack for you. Those are some great messages to receive. I drop off an occasional bag of home roasted coffee in return.

 

[TwistedGray]

Happy 90yr Prohibition Day

 

[Cheshire Cat]

My Jail Ale clone.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Happy 90yr Prohibition Day

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Was that the day FDR lifted prohibition?

 

[Remmy]

 

[TwistedGray]

Was that the day FDR lifted prohibition?

Per the internet, "The proposed amendment was ratified on December 5, 1933, whereupon Secretary of State William Philips certified the three-fourths requirement being reached. President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a proclamation regarding the new Twenty-first Amendment, confiding his trust in the American people that they would “not bring upon themselves the curse of excessive use of intoxicating liquors to the detriment of health, morals, and social integrity.”"

I daresay we are a little dicey on that last bit...

 

[MaxStout]

Per the internet, "The proposed amendment was ratified on December 5, 1933, whereupon Secretary of State William Philips certified the three-fourths requirement being reached. President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a proclamation regarding the new Twenty-first Amendment, confiding his trust in the American people that they would “not bring upon themselves the curse of excessive use of intoxicating liquors to the detriment of health, morals, and social integrity.”"

I daresay we are a little dicey on that last bit...

Like giving a kid an axe and saying, "don't hit anything with it!"

 

[MaxStout]

Our neighbors dropped off an assortment of beers. One of them is some kind of pumpkin barleywine. So far, I hadn't found a pumpkin ale I liked. Nevertheless I tried this one, as I'll try anything except incest and folk dancing.

Couldn't get through it.

My no-pumpkin beer rule stands.

Time to go pour something else, cause it's happy hour in the Max Stout abode.

 

[Dgallo]

Kicking back at home with a Duvel after a day at Forgotten Star Brewing. Did a pro/am where we brewed 15 bbl of a Grodziskie of my recipe. I'll post later in the pro/am thread I had started and give more deets, and pics.

My first taste of pro brewing. A lot of work, but had a great time!

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Congrats. It’s a fun time, great experience, and at least for me, fave me some validation lol

 

[Dgallo]

My modern west coast ipa at 7.4% cleared up nicely. Hopped to 58 ibus with citra and strata. Dryhoped with Nelson and strata

 

[Rish]

Grabbed one of these at Trader Joe's because I've not seen it before. A Dutch style pilsener brewed in Germany, this has a touch of sweetness and malt, suble hop bitterness. Crisp, medium carb, not bad at all. I should've bought a sixer ($9.99 iirc).

 

[Dgallo]

View attachment 835826View attachment 835827It’s nice to have a connection at the local Wegmans (our local grocery store chain). We got only two cases of Focal Banger in, I’ll set aside a 4-pack for you. Those are some great messages to receive. I drop off an occasional bag of home roasted coffee in return.

That glass has to be from the artist formally know as Pianoman

Lol right , @ThirstyPawsHB

 

[Rish]

HB brown ale

 

[Wigglebutts Brewery]

HB Ned’s Boddingtons Bitter… off the pump..
Thanks for the support all! here’s a pic of buddy Ned.

 

[Beermeister32]

Flap number 6, corresponding with Advent Calendar date December 6, 2023 brings us a terrific and tasty 5.3% ABV Märzen. I have to admit I’m a little perplexed however. On the front of the can it says Privatbraueri Hösl made this fine brew. On the back side it says Privatbrauerei Eger, Grossköllnbach, Germany gets the credit. So all you sleuths out there, it’s either one or both or maybe one producing for the other? I am befuddled.

I’m not too confused to sort out this beer though, this is a terrific brew. Hösl Märzenbier, comes to us today in a 500 ml can, but I have to say, I need TWO of these big boys so I can fill up my Maßkrug! It is that good!

Märzenbiers, or “March Beers” are traditionally to be brewed in March and lagered all Summer for consumption in the Autumn and Winter, centered around the Oktoberfest celebration. This one is rich and malty, but most importantly, DRINKABLE! It has that old school Märzen flavor loved by Millions, dare I say BILLIONS of beer drinkers worldwide! Nice head, incredible lacing, this one’s a keeper!

Advertisers – you too can reach this prime beer drinking demographic – just send beer! (Just kidding!) Prost!

 

[orionol73]

 

[pshankstar]

That glass has to be from the artist formally know as Pianoman

Lol right , @ThirstyPawsHB

Nope. I got it last month when I was in Austin and stopped there for lunch.
But I could see why you would have guessed that.

 

[orionol73]

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

HB Pineapple booch

 

[grampamark]

Bayern Märzen. A really good beer.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

HB Hazy IPA. Mosaic/Citra. I keep saying it's not as good as the last batch but can't stop filling glasses.

 

[Remmy]

 

[hopfenstopfen]

With one final exam down and Premiere League + NBA games, I’m having early beers.

Still young HB neipa featuring citra, mosaic, hbc586, & nectaron.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

my Sussex Bitter