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Wine and Beer Enthusiasts
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I'll just note that the gastropub "Neighborhood" (8th and G) has an excellent selection of beers. I had a few pints of Russian River Brewing Co. Blind Pig there the other day.
Just sampling a new Belgian beer which goes by the name of 'Grand Cru Rodenbach', after which I shall revert to the more familiar (and rich, robust) Trappist beers, which I find I seem to prefer.
My [beer] scores (also had other non-beer supplies):
22+ oz options - they also do mix and match of non-singles", but these were interesting, and great to split with the wifethe I&G is a limited edition that was boxed
What was the Innis & Gunn like, and what specific limited edition is it (I cannot read the writing on the label)? That is a range I like a lot, but have had difficulty laying hands on some of the limited editions.
A local liquor store I hadnt been to in a while, expanded their already pretty decent selection - now its fantastic. This is like 15 minutes away vs. the other place Ive been buying from thats like 45+
They have 8-10 doors in the main cooler, a small row in front of that, two racks near the cellar, which is a nice, big walk in chiller (I needed a coat, I was in there for like an hour
Now, that is what I call a proper beer section of a shop; very nice indeed, and I'm sure you really enjoy browsing there.
I was going to post in the espresso thread, I noted your absence, wanted to make sure you were OK! Hopefully you were on an adventure of some sort
You know, we haven’t tried it yet The other two were fabulous.
Here’s the I&G product:
http://innisandgunn.com/keep-discovering/blog/innis-gunn-bourbon-stout
I did! I dropped off the girls at a Girlscout [Halloween] event, and planned on spending about 30 minutes perusing the beer, and about 1-1/2 hours at a bookstore doing a little work (took my Mac), but I wound up spending about 30 minutes at the bookstore
You know, we haven’t tried it yet
The other two were fabulous.Here’s the I&G product:
http://innisandgunn.com/keep-discovering/blog/innis-gunn-bourbon-stout
I did! I dropped off the girls at a Girlscout [Halloween] event, and planned on spending about 30 minutes perusing the beer, and about 1-1/2 hours at a bookstore doing a little work (took my Mac), but I wound up spending about 30 minutes at the bookstore
I was going to post in the espresso thread, I noted your absence, wanted to make sure you were OK! Hopefully you were on an adventure of some sort
You know, we havent tried it yet
Heres the I&G product:
http://innisandgunn.com/keep-discovering/blog/innis-gunn-bourbon-stout
I did! I dropped off the girls at a Girlscout [Halloween] event, and planned on spending about 30 minutes perusing the beer, and about 1-1/2 hours at a bookstore doing a little work (took my Mac), but I wound up spending about 30 minutes at the bookstore
Yes, I was fine, thank you kindly for asking, and yes, I was indeed, most certainly 'on an adventure' in the Balkans, Bosnia, drinking coffee, thinking about history and observing elections
Thank you for the link describing the Innis & Gunn limited special edition beer; it seems that this will make an appearance in the 'special Christmas box' (a few of which I managed to lay hands on two years ago - the exact contents differ from year to year); I look forward to your tasting notes when you finally drink the beer.
But your craft beer emporium, now, that does impress me a very nice, appealing, attractive, well stocked spot. Indeed, I can well imagine spending an enjoyable half and hour or more - and I, too, am a lover of good and welcoming bookshops .
You lucky SOB.... I have been trying to get my hands on a bottle of Dark Lord ever since I read about. I always thought it as a fabled beer, didn't really exist. It was talked about by those mythical folks from the midwest! And yet here is a picture of it actually existing. Color me jealous!
I have yet to find any of their beer in sunny california. Heck they won't even ship it out here. Grrrrrrrrr.
I also hit up the Stone Brewing Tap Room near the baseball stadium. Excellent pints. My favorite was the pale ale brewed with El Dorado hops, but I also had a special (and very strong, 13% ABV) stout with a somewhat silly name: Woot Stout 2.0. In spite of the name is was delicious.
Woot Stout is Will Wheatons colab beer with Stone. Tell me it isn't good! I was able to attend the uncorking party!!! Picked myself up two bottles. I was able to have it on cask!!! God it is good!!!!!!!
Spectacular, and I'm not much of a stout drinker.
And yeah, I noticed
Spectacular, and I'm not much of a stout drinker.Wesley CrusherWill Wheaton mentioned!
Hahahaha..
Wine and Beer Enthusiasts
That's actually blot out the sun. Dark lord does exist though. I do have a 5 year vertical of dark lord going. It's a good beer. But there are better. The hype and exclusivity outweigh the taste. The vanilla bean bourbon barrel one however might of been the best beer I have ever had. I won the scratch off at dark lord day to be able to buy one.
I'm going to Vegas to see phish on Halloween and I am bringing my only other barrel aged dark lord. It's done in moscatel barrels. It's gonna be super sweet since dark lord is naturally sweet.
Good luck tracking one down. I would suggest early May to try finding a trade. There's 20,000 bottles floating around then. And if you can get Russian river a trade should be pretty easy.
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I was down in New Orleans this week. Tried a lot of different abita beers that I haven't seen around me. None were must haves. But all were solid offerings.
That's actually blot out the sun. Dark lord does exist though. I do have a 5 year vertical of dark lord going. It's a good beer. But there are better. The hype and exclusivity outweigh the taste. The vanilla bean bourbon barrel one however might of been the best beer I have ever had. I won the scratch off at dark lord day to be able to buy one.
I'm going to Vegas to see phish on Halloween and I am bringing my only other barrel aged dark lord. It's done in moscatel barrels. It's gonna be super sweet since dark lord is naturally sweet.
Good luck tracking one down. I would suggest early May to try finding a trade. There's 20,000 bottles floating around then. And if you can get Russian river a trade should be pretty easy.
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I was down in New Orleans this week. Tried a lot of different abita beers that I haven't seen around me. None were must haves. But all were solid offerings.
I have to say that I am really impressed firstly, at the emergence of the whole artisan craft and microbrewery scene over the past decade, and secondly, at the wonderful beers which fellow MR members here have been willing to recommend and post comments about.
Must say that I have learned a lot, (and sampled quite a few wonderful new discoveries, too!) Very enjoyable thread.
Must say that I have learned a lot, (and sampled quite a few wonderful new discoveries, too!) Very enjoyable thread.
Ah, that looks wonderful; no, I have not had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of that particular Duvel - though I'll not pass it up, should an opportunity to do so arise .
Meanwhile, any thoughts, or tasting notes which you can offer will be most gratefully read ..and salivated over ..
What a handsome beer. Does this delightful looking beverage match the divine standards of the wonderful Trappist beers you wrote about earlier in this thread (several of which I have sampled since then)?
Smell brings pears, lemons, honey and herbs into mind... Fruity, hoppy taste with a light herby zing to it. Rich texture, medium carbonation.
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It's a wonderful taste of Hoppy goodness it's got quite a dry taste, and is ideal for long summer evenings with a meal, as it taste doesn't over take the taste of the food, it complements it. Great with Cheese tables.
It's new it only was on general sale here this year. Sales have been reasonable so it should be around for some time.
Why, thank you.
What a wonderful review; it makes me want to source it and try it. Indeed, I must note it in my 'Best of Beer' page to track down ..
How simply wonderful.
Actually, in a tasting note for beer, any sentence which reads 'great with cheese tables' has me won over immediately, instantly, and permanently. Anything (wine or beer) that is 'greta with cheese tables' is assured of a warm, and lasting welcome from me ..
I must make a point of tracking this one down, too, and trying it out (with the inevitable cheese board .)
I really shouldn't visit this thread during work hours.
Heh, heh.
Yes, I know precisely what you mean.
I really shouldn't visit this thread during work hours.
Hahaha you and me both! This thread is dangerous and this thread alone takes away from productivity! Nothing like dreaming of a summer day winding down and an ice cold IPA, Double IPA, or Triple IPA in hand enjoying the evening! Substitute any beer for the above!