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[Scepticalscribe]

You can buy cases of bourbon and scotch but beer that is 5% by volume, that's bad for you. I ****ing hate lawmakers that think they know what's best for me. **** them. So that's lost revenue and sales for Virginia because of dumb ass lawmakers.

Hm. I don't want to derail the thread, but here are ways to (theoretically) discourage the purchase of high alcohol beers (while adding to the state's tax take) and that is to slap extra duty on them; that way, everyone is satisfied - the government - or state - gets its take, the health police are happy that their concerns have been heeded to the extent that this product is made less accessible, the public can still buy what they want......

However, I would be curious to learn whether the desire to commercially protect (or favour or support) certain products (perhaps spirits), lingering shades of Prohibition and Puritanism, or - genuine health concerns - were what gave rise to this (underwhelming) piece of legislation.

Is it state wide, or does it merely apply to certain counties within a state? Remind me never to visit Virginia, even if I do manage to visit the US someday. In nay case, I must say that I rather like robust beers.

Well, enjoy your haul.

 

[diggy33]

I live in the backwards state of Virginia, where a while back some stupid jackass lawmaker enacted a law that forbid the sale of beer over a certain alcohol content. And that meant I couldn't buy my favorite beer, McEwan's Scotch Ale anymore. My wife is out of town to Baltimore for a few weeks and scored a case of it plus a few others. Freaking jackpot.

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That might just be something local to your county. I live up in Woodbridge, VA you can find beers up here for sale hovering around 16 - 18% ABV. I'm not sure what the percentage is according to the "law", but I found something that says anything above 14% ABV, liquor or beer, must be sold in the state run ABC stores. I can tell you, thats a law thats not followed by anyone around here.

 

[sk1wbw]

That might just be something local to your county. I live up in Woodbridge, VA you can find beers up here for sale hovering around 16 - 18% ABV. I'm not sure what the percentage is according to the "law", but I found something that says anything above 14% ABV, liquor or beer, must be sold in the state run ABC stores. I can tell you, thats a law thats not followed by anyone around here.

Trust me, I've tried EVERY single store, including distributors, down here and simply can't get this beer. Not even the Total Wine can IMPORT it for me from Maryland.

 

[diggy33]

Trust me, I've tried EVERY single store, including distributors, down here and simply can't get this beer. Not even the Total Wine can IMPORT it for me from Maryland.

Yeah, it sucks. There's a cider that my wife really likes, made by Ciderboys, and we cant get it up here. From what I read, there was a distributor who used to carry it down in the Norfolk area, but apparently doesnt carry it any longer. Each time we go down to Florida to visit her parents, we stock up on whatever flavor is available

 

[Mattlike]

A fine Belgian Style Quad.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

A fine Belgian Style Quad.

Lovely label on the bottle and a fine looking beer. Enjoy.

 

[diggy33]

Birthday isnt until Monday, but there is nothing wrong with celebrating a little early, right?

 

[pachyderm]

Birthday isnt until Monday, but there is nothing wrong with celebrating a little early, right?

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one of my faves!

 

[perwarg13]

I feel tipsy just by scrolling to this thread

 

[diggy33]

My weekend starts now

 

[mobilehaathi]

 

[diggy33]

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Founders KBS is some damn good stuff. I've not had a chance to try Pliny the Elder but I hear good things about it

 

[pachyderm]

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the golden goose...

 

[imhereareyou]

Darn! I don't drink beer.... I can take a pic of my water...lol

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Birthday isnt until Monday, but there is nothing wrong with celebrating a little early, right?

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One of my all time favourite beers: That is a superb beer. Enjoy both the beer and your birthday.

one of my faves!

Yes, one of mine too; a terrific beautifully balanced and downright gorgeous beer.

My weekend starts now
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That looks amazing; I hope it tastes as well as it looks: Enjoy it.

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Fantastic.

As @diggy33 below, remarks, the Founder's KBS is superb stuff.

And, in common with him, I have never so much as laid eyes on the legendary Pliny the Elder, let alone sipped or supped a glass of this nectar.

Thus, it is one of the beers on my bucket list.

Enjoy.

Founders KBS is some damn good stuff. I've not had a chance to try Pliny the Elder but I hear good things about it

I'm in the exact same position.

 

[mobilehaathi]

Founders KBS is some damn good stuff. I've not had a chance to try Pliny the Elder but I hear good things about it

One of my all time favourite beers: That is a superb beer. Enjoy both the beer and your birthday.



Yes, one of mine too; a terrific beautifully balanced and downright gorgeous beer.



That looks amazing; I hope it tastes as well as it looks: Enjoy it.



Fantastic.

As @diggy33 below, remarks, the Founder's KBS is superb stuff.

And, in common with him, I have never so much as laid eyes on the legendary Pliny the Elder, let alone sipped or supped a glass of this nectar.

Thus, it is one of the beers on my bucket list.

Enjoy.



I'm in the exact same position.

The Pliny is quite good, although the hype outweighs its excellence a bit. This isn't to say it's not really frickin' good, but rather that there are several other equally good---and more easily obtainable---IPAs in my region (Northern California).

 

[Mattlike]

From last night. My coworkers in MN sent me some beers from Surly.

The Bruery started making IPAs and have been doing limited can released under the moniker "Offshoot Brewing Co." Their latest were Cart and Horse, and I was able to get a 4 pack of each before they sold out.

 

[pachyderm]

Been saving this bad boy for a long weekend.

 

[BillyBobBongo]

Yup, I'm driving today! But here's my beer...sort of.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Been saving this bad boy for a long weekend.

Ah.

Both the beer (which I know) and the bottle (which is impressive and not just in terms of appearance, but also for sheer volume) merit respect. Do enjoy.

 

[solaris]

I prefer dark beer!
These bottles found their way into my suitcase during this months trip abroad...

From left to right:

• 2 x Nøgne Ø Imperial Stout
• 2 x Nøgne Ø Porter
• 2 x Nøgne Ø #500 (Imperial IPA)
• Nøgne Ø #100 (Barley wine)
• Amager bryghus Double Black Mash 2016 (12% ABV Imperial Stout)
• Gamma Brewing Ionize (Imperial IPA)
• Almanac Barbary Coast (Russian Imperial Stout)
• Põhjala Taara Avita! (Cellar Series) (10.8% ABV Imperial Stout)
• Põhjala Kolm Null Null Kolm (Cellar Series) (11,1% ABV Imperial Porter)
• Põhjala Öö XO (Cellar Series) (11.5% ABV Baltic Porter)
• 2 x Westvleteren 12

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I prefer dark beer!
These bottles found their way into my suitcase during this months trip abroad...

Tell me about the two on the right; or, rather, confirm for me if they are what I think they might be.

And, if they are, I think you may be in for a real treat.

Great collection. Enjoy.

 

[0388631]

Is that Amager? a sour black mash or are my eyes deceiving me?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Is that Amager? a sour black mash or are my eyes deceiving me?

Actually, I think it might be something even more rare and special........

 

[pachyderm]

Tell me about the two on the right; or, rather, confirm for me if they are what I think they might be.

And, if they are, I think you may be in for a real treat.

Great collection. Enjoy.

Westvleteren Trappists...? Me thinks... and you?