Beer Notes (The Official XH Beer Discussion Thread)

[xu 89]

Yunegling is similar to Sam but Sam has a slightly better finish. Take a sniff of it....I still think it had similarities to Bud. I do agree that you could put a number of the Yunegling's back pretty easily. Anxious to try the Great Lakes Christmas Ale.

[msj61]

Good call on the Hudepohl Amber / Yeungling Lager comparison. My friends and I have been saying the same thing for months. That's why I never understood the Yeungling craze. I mean, you've already got something very similar and it's local...probably about the same price too.

[bleedXblue]

For those of us that like some body to our beer and dont want to put back 5 or 6 200-300 calorie beers when we drink, Yuenging is an excellent choice. Medium body, pretty smooth.

Dont shoot me, but Michelob Ultra Amber is also pretty good and a great alternative to the domestic light beers....Lite, Bud Light, Coors Light.

[Muskie]

Had this one in Chi-Town recently. Was great. Hopefully I can find it in Indiana.

Holiday Cheer (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/143/45591)

[Muskie]

New brewery starting near Lunken?

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20111118/BIZ/111180323

[Kahns Krazy]

New brewery starting near Lunken?

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20111118/BIZ/111180323

I feel like I read this story a year ago.

I think the idea of no year-round beers is a dumb one, but best of luck to him.

[THRILLHOUSE]

Had the Rivertown Winter Ale last night. It's decent, maybe a bit too strong on the cinnamon though. I might get it again, but probably wouldn't drink more than 2 in a sitting and obviously only during a cold winter night.

Tonight I picked up Panzer Wolf by Three Floyds and Robert Johnson's Hellhound on My Ale and & Pearl Jam's Faithfull Ale by Dogfish Head. Haven't had any of these yet, but 3 Floyds and Dogfish Head are two of my favorite brewers. I'll let you know what I thought of them.

[THRILLHOUSE]

New brewery starting near Lunken?

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20111118/BIZ/111180323

"He's quitting a job as a polymer chemist to turn what has been a passionate avocation into a business."

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljgob3LP9p1qco173o1_400.jpg

[Emp]

Get yourself some draft Christmas Ale on draft at your local before it runs out. One of the best from Great Lakes Brewing Co. Yes, I know we have spoken of this beer previously, but it really is a wonderful brew.

[coasterville95]

In times of division, sometimes its best to move on to something in which we have a common interest. How about BEER!!!!!!

In February, there are now two beer tasting events.

On Feb 4 (same day as the Memphis Game) - There is the Winter Edition of the Cincinnati Brew Ha Ha. It surely gains points for being held in our very own Cintas Center. For somewhere in the neighborhood of $35-$50 you get a comedy show and 25 beer tastings with 80+ beers to choose from. VIP gets floor seats, an extra hour of tasting, and 6 special VIP only beer selections.

Then the next week - Feb 10 and 11 is the winter Cincinnati Beer Fest - Duke Energy Convention Center. These guys don't claim to have a comedy show - but they are claiming something like 300+ different beers to sample. $35 for standard, $45 for VIP (order before Christmas and get the VIP pack for the same price as general admission) General admission gets you 25 5 oz. tastes, the VIP pack gets you 25 EIGHT Oz. tastes. And an extra half hour. Be sure to arrange transportation if you intend on doing all 25 8oz. tastes. Then they have the Conosieur Package - $75 - gets you another extra half hour, front of the line privileges, private restrooms, and access to the second floor where there will be food and beer pairings. Also special rare beers only available to this level credential.

So what say you, anybody planning on one of these events, or both? Anybody with past experience know which one is better? (Bang for your buck)

(From what I understand the 25 tickets is to provide you with more tickets than you could reasonably be expected to use, so in reality the beer samples are free, but liquor laws would forbid free sampling)

[Cheesehead]

I second the Hudy Amber. Kroger has it for $5.99 a 6 pack. Very decent beer. I was quite surprised on how much I liked it.

Having said this, I am currently on a Martini craze. i must be getting old.

[BENWAR]

I second the Hudy Amber. Kroger has it for $5.99 a 6 pack. Very decent beer. I was quite surprised on how much I liked it.

Having said this, I am currently on a Martini craze. i must be getting old.

Kroger and Meijer have it at $9.99 for a 12 pack bottle of it.

I never really cared for Hudepohl growing up, but this stuff rocks!!

[coasterville95]

Well looking over my schedule, the Xavier schedule, and other factors, I decided on the Winter Cincy Beer Fest at Duke Energy Center. Just sprang for the pre-sale holiday offer, and got the VIP package for $35.

The beer list looks phenomenal, at least the one from last year, they will put up this years list next month. 300+ craft beers, 25 tickets - too many hard decisions up ahead.

I'm not sure this will work, with the way they have their site coded, but here was the 2011 Beer List:

http://www.cincybeerfest.com/#!the-beer-list

[Fred Garvin 2.0]

Well looking over my schedule, the Xavier schedule, and other factors, I decided on the Winter Cincy Beer Fest at Duke Energy Center. Just sprang for the pre-sale holiday offer, and got the VIP package for $35.

The beer list looks phenomenal, at least the one from last year, they will put up this years list next month. 300+ craft beers, 25 tickets - too many hard decisions up ahead.

I'm not sure this will work, with the way they have their site coded, but here was the 2011 Beer List:

http://www.cincybeerfest.com/#!the-beer-list

I worked their Columbus Fest and it is well worth it. They are doing some other stuff as part of Cincy Beer Week. See ya there.

[Muskie]

anyone growing their hops at home? (link (http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/01/16/growing-perfect-pint/?intcmp=features)).

[UCGRAD4X]

I have grown several hop strains here. They are fairly hardy plants but it takes a whole mess of hop cones to make enough for a batch of beer, much less a particularly hoppy brew. The timing of the harvest, the drying and storing process are a bit tedious and getting a consistent amount of the actual hop oils in the flower/cone and the alpha acids to make the beer taste and smell like you want it to is a bit of a guess. It's a bit of a gamble on five gallons of beer if it does not turn out right.

You have to build a vertical trellis or pole about 15-20 ft. That you can also get to easily come harvest time. The nice thing is that since the grow straight up, you don't necesarily need a lot of sqr ft in the garden but you do need some ht.

I'm just starting my third year so we will see if it gets any better. So far it seems like a lot of work for not very much payoff.

[Muskie]

I have grown several hop strains here. They are fairly hardy plants but it takes a whole mess of hop cones to make enough for a batch of beer, much less a particularly hoppy brew. The timing of the harvest, the drying and storing process are a bit tedious and getting a consistent amount of the actual hop oils in the flower/cone and the alpha acids to make the beer taste and smell like you want it to is a bit of a guess. It's a bit of a gamble on five gallons of beer if it does not turn out right.

You have to build a vertical trellis or pole about 15-20 ft. That you can also get to easily come harvest time. The nice thing is that since the grow straight up, you don't necesarily need a lot of sqr ft in the garden but you do need some ht.

I'm just starting my third year so we will see if it gets any better. So far it seems like a lot of work for not very much payoff.

I suppose they at least look nice. You could do worse for greenery?

[Kahns Krazy]

I worked their Columbus Fest and it is well worth it. They are doing some other stuff as part of Cincy Beer Week. See ya there.

Any insight on the value of the upgrade to the VIP or Connoisseur level?

[coasterville95]

Well, I ordered before Christmas, so I received a complimentary VIP upgrade. That gets you an 8oz glass instead of the 5oz plastic cup for sampling and early entry.

The conoseur level gets you even earlier entry and access to the second floor where there are food tastings and some special beers. It's $40 more than general admission, however so didn't seem worth it to me.

I have a Friday VIP level ticket if anybody wants to meet up.

[UCGRAD4X]

I suppose they at least look nice. You could do worse for greenery?

Some people grow them on a pergola because they are such good climbers, quite prolific and do provide a good deal of greenery.

[coasterville95]

The 2012 Cincinnati Beer Fest "Beer List" is up at www.cincybeerfest.com

it's in flash, but they do make an excel list available.

This will be my first major craft beer fest, any advice?

[Muskie]

The 2012 Cincinnati Beer Fest "Beer List" is up at www.cincybeerfest.com (http://www.cincybeerfest.com)

it's in flash, but they do make an excel list available.

This will be my first major craft beer fest, any advice?

Identify the beers you definitely want to sample. Make sure you do those first. Most importantly, pace yourself or you probably won't finish. Or perhaps remember that you finished.

[Kahns Krazy]

I am pretty sure I'm heading to beerfest as well.

I tried the Sierra Nevade Rye IPA recently. It's good, but I don't like it quite as much as the Red Rye from Founders. Still, Sierra Nevada manages to crank out some really good craft style beers out of what is probably the third largest US owned brewery.

[coasterville95]

my ticket is for Friday night - I got the free VIP upgrade for preordering.

Anybodhy want to meet up?

[paulxu]

I should drive all the way up just so you and that other welcher Titan could buy me a drink. Do they have any 46 there?

[coasterville95]

Come on up, I'lll float you Paul.

[Muskie]

How was it?

[coasterville95]

It's this coming Friday

Any reports from the beer event at Cintas on Saturday?

[Muskie]

It's this coming Friday

Any reports from the beer event at Cintas on Saturday?

Sorry. I guess I thought you were talking about the one at Cintas.

[nkymuskie]

Anyone had Bud Light Platinum yet? I'll probably pick up a 6-pack this weekend and give it a go.

[outsideobserver11]

Anyone had Bud Light Platinum yet? I'll probably pick up a 6-pack this weekend and give it a go.

Had it for the first time this weekend. Its not too heavy which I like, and i believe the alcohol is a bit higher than bud/bud light. Maybe it was the lack of food in my stomach, but I could feel them getting to me quicker than usual.

[BENWAR]

Had it for the first time this weekend. Its not too heavy which I like, and i believe the alcohol is a bit higher than bud/bud light. Maybe it was the lack of food in my stomach, but I could feel them getting to me quicker than usual.

Bud light Platinum has 6% compared to regular Bud Light which has 4.2%.

[Kahns Krazy]

Had it for the first time this weekend. Its not too heavy which I like, and i believe the alcohol is a bit higher than bud/bud light. Maybe it was the lack of food in my stomach, but I could feel them getting to me quicker than usual.

Bud light 4.2%
Bud 5.0%
Platinum 6.0%

So if you're used to bud light, you're getting close to 3 beers worth of alcohol in two platinums. That will get to you quicker.

[Smooth]

I won two passes to the Morlein House opening Gala on Feb 25. The website says the tickets cost $150 each, so I was going to sell them. Turns out that is not an option, so I'll be going.

Some non-beer questions: I have not bought a tie in 15 years, is style still the same or should I invest in a new tie? I may have a job interview soon, should I buy a beer related tie for the gala and were it to the interview as well?

Thanks in advance for what I'm sure will be excellent advice.

[waggy]

It's a nice touch to bring your interviewer a sixer. Here Wego.

[Muskie]

I won two passes to the Morlein House opening Gala on Feb 25. The website says the tickets cost $150 each, so I was going to sell them. Turns out that is not an option, so I'll be going.

Some non-beer questions: I have not bought a tie in 15 years, is style still the same or should I invest in a new tie? I may have a job interview soon, should I buy a beer related tie for the gala and were it to the interview as well?

Thanks in advance for what I'm sure will be excellent advice.

I vote for a new tie Smooth. You've likely changed a bit in the past 15 or so. You owe it to yourself to get a tie that fits properly and is in style.

[Fred Garvin 2.0]

The 2012 Cincinnati Beer Fest "Beer List" is up at www.cincybeerfest.com

it's in flash, but they do make an excel list available.

This will be my first major craft beer fest, any advice?

Get early, get sloppy. I aim to get me some of'em Taste of Belgium waffles too.
I have a waffle problem.

[Kahns Krazy]

Picked up my beerfest tickets at the Party Source. I got two VIP tickets, $45 each, which means it only cost me a total of $275 to set foot in the Party Source this time. Why oh why am I such a sucker for a "bargain" in that place?

[Kahns Krazy]

I have some studying to do:

21st Amendment (San Francisco) Bitter American, Back In Black, Watermelon Wheat
Affligem^(Belgium) Noel*, Blonde*
Anchor (San Francisco) Steam, Brekles Brown Ale*, Liberty, Bock*
Anderson Valley^ (California) Hop Ottin IPA, Brother David Dubbel, Imperial IPA
Avery (Colorado) Dugana*, IPA, Out Of Bounds Stout, Joe Pils
Bear Republic (California) Racer 5 IPA, Pete's Brown Tribute, Big Bear Stout, Specialty TBA
Bell's (Kalamazoo MI) Double Cream Stout, Expedition Stout, Amber, Specialty TBA*, Specialty TBA*
Bison^ Belian Dubbel, Gingerbread Porter
Blue Moon (Colorado) Belgian White, Winter Ale, Spring Ale, Vintage Blonde*, Raspberry Cream*
Bluegrass (Louisville) Bourbon Barrel Stout, Nut Brown Ale, American Pale Ale
Boulder (Colorado) Hazed & Infused IPA, Never Sumer Ale
Breckenridge (Colorado) Lucky U IPA, Oatmeal Stout, Pandora's Bock*
Brew Kettle (Strongsville, OH) White Rajah IPA*, Old Imperial Ale, Irish Red, Specialty TBA*
Brooklyn (New York City) Blast*, Chocolate Stout*, Lager, Winter
Buckeye^ Hippie IPA, specialty TBA
Chouffe^# (Belgium) Biere de Soilel
Cincti. Beer Week^ Beer Week Barleywine Brewers Collaboration*
Crispin Ciders Original, Brownslane, Honey Crisp, Saint*
Dark Horse Too Cream Stout, Crooked Tree IPA, Scotty Karate, Raspberry
De Koninck^# (Belgium) Amber Ale
Dentergem^# (Belgium) Witbier*
Dogfish Head (Milton, DE) 60 minute IPA, Chicory Stout, India Brown Ale, My Antonia*, Sah'Tea*, Namaste*
Elevator (Columbus OH) 6 Beers & a Cask
Epic^ (Salt lake City) Hopulent, Hop Syndrome
Fathead's (Cleveland) Headhunter IPA, Bumbleberry Ale, TBA, TBA
Founders (Grand Rapids MI) All Day IPA*, Imperial Stout, Centennial IPA, Porter, Specialty TBA*
Full Sail^(Hood River OR) IPA, Pale, LTD, Brewers Share ESB, Session lager, Session Black Ale
Gordon Biersch (Columbus) Golden Export, Czech Pilsner, Hefeweizen, Marzen, Schwarzbier, Winterbock
Great Crescent^ (IN Coconut Porter, Aurora Lager, Bourbon's Barrel Stout, Winter Wit, Cherry Ale, Dark Ale
Great Divide (Colorado) Belgian Yeti, Hoss, Nomad, Titan
Great Lakes (Cleveland) Conway's Irish, Dortmunder Gold, Burning River Pale, Eliot Ness, Edmond Fitzgerald Porter, Commodore Perry IPA, Blackout Stout*, Alberta Clipper*, Cask of Comm. Perry
Green Flash (San Diego) Imperial IPA, Hop Head Red, Double Stout, 30th Street Pale*
Harpoon (Boston) IPA, UFO White, Celtic Ale, Belgian Ale, Munich Dark, Leviathan series IPA*
Hudepohl (Cincinnati) Hudy Amber, Hudy Bock
Jaipur^# (England) IPA
Jolly Pumpkin (Michigan) Noel de Calabaza*, Weizen Bam*
Kentucky Ale (Lexington) 7 Month Bourbon Barrel Ale***, KY Boubon Barrel Ale, KY Ale, KY Light,
Kronenbourg^# (France) 1664
Palm ^ (Belgium) Palm Ale*
Left Hand (Longmont CO) Left Hand Beer Week Sauce*, Widdershins*, Milk Stout Nitro, Polestar Pilsner, Sawtooth Ale, Stranger Pale
Leinenkugel (Wisconsin) Big Eddy Russian Imp. Stout, Big Eddy Scotch Ale, Honey weiss, Berry Weiss, Sunset Wheat, Creamy dark
Listermann (Cincinnati) Enter The Beagle, Friar Bacon, Cincinnatus Imp. Bourbon Barrel Stout*
Lost Coast^ (Eureka CA) IPA, Java Brown Ale, Tangerine Wheat
Magner's Cider^ (Ireland) Original Cider, Pear Cider
Maumee Bay (Toledo) Buckeye Beer,Dry irish Stout, IPA, Weizenbrock, Amarillo Dbl. IPA
Coors (CO) Coors Light , Batch 19*
Moerlein (Cincinnati) OTR Pale, Munich Helles, Northern Liberties IPA, Emancipator Doppelbock
Mt. Carmel (Cincinnati) Winter Ale, Amber, Stout, Nut Brown
New Holland (Michigan) Cabin Fever, Mad Hatter IPA, Dragon's Milk*, Hopivore*
New Planet Gluten Free^ (CO) Tread Lightly. Off The Grid, Raspberry
North Coast (Ft. Bragg CA) Old Rasputin, Red Seal, Scrimshaw Pilner, Le Merle*
North Peak (Michigan) Dubious, Wanderer, Diabolical, Dark Angel
Ohio^ (Akron) Cardinal Red, Amber, Verich Gold, Steel valley, Buckeye Blonde
Ommegang (NY) 3 Philosophers Tripel, Seduction*, Hennepin, Witte
Oppigards^# (Sweden) Winter Ale
Original Sin (New York City) Cider
Otter Creek^ (Middlebury VT) 20th Anniversary, Copper ale
Penn^ (Philadelphia) Pils, St. Nickolas Bock
Quaff Bros. (Party Source) Brown Chicken Brown Cow*, Bourbon Barrel Aged American Brown Ale*
Rivertown (Cincinnati) Hopbomber, Helles, Roebling Porter, Oatmeal Stout, Dunkel, Unit 6 Hefeweizen, Blueberry, Hop Baron, Bock*
Rock Bottom (Cincinnati) Queen of Hops, Buffalo Gold, Brown Bear Brown, Espresso IPA, Barrel aged Robust Porter, Chili Beer, 2 Casks
Rogue (Newport,Oregon) Mogul Winter, TBA
Samual Adams (Cincinnati) Alpine Spring, Tazman Red*, Dark Depths Baltic IPA*,Lattitude 48 IPA, Boston Lager
Sierra Nevada (San Francisco) Pale, Torpedo, Ruthless Rye, Bigfoot, Oliva Belgian Quad*
Smuttynose (Portsmouth NH) Old Brown, IPA, Big A IPA
Southern Tier (NY) 2XIPA, Old Man Winter, Phin&Matt's, Specialty TBA*
St. Louis(Belgium)^# Frambroise
Staropramen^# (Czech Rep.) Czech Pils
Stegmaier^ (Penn.) Winter warmer, IPA
Stone (Escondido CA) Arrogant Bastard, IPA, La Citruiellie Celeste*, Vertical Epic 11.11.11*
Stoudt's (Penn.) Pils, Double IPA
Summit (St. Paul, Minn.) EPA, Red Horizon, Seasonal, Pilner, Oatmeal Stout, Unchained Series latest*
Thirsty Dog (Akron) Old Leghumper, Twisted Kilt, Cask - Surprise!
Three Floyds^ (Munster OH) TBA, TBA
Tommy Knocher (Colorado) Maple Nut Brown, Cocoa Porter
Troeg's (Harrisburg PA) Trogenator, Hop Back Amber, Pale, Specialty TBA*
Two Brothers (Chicago) Cane & Ebel, Northwind Imperial Stout
Unibroue^# (Montreal) Trois Pistoles
Victory (Philadelphia) Hop Wallop, Moonglow, Prima Pils, Storm King*
Weasel Boy^ (Lancaster) Ornery Otter Blonde Ale, Plaid Ferret Scotch Ale, River Mink Mild Brown, Barrel Aged Tart Cherry Stout
Weihenstephan# (Germany) Korbinian, White Hoplosion
Weyerbacher^ (Easton PA) Merry Monks, Double Simcoe
Wooden Shoe (Minster OH) Lager, Bock, Canal Jumper, Stallos Town Wheat
Wyder's^ (Vermont) Pear Cider

[paulxu]

Some non-beer questions: I have not bought a tie in 15 years, is style still the same or should I invest in a new tie? I may have a job interview soon, should I buy a beer related tie for the gala and were it to the interview as well?

Thanks in advance for what I'm sure will be excellent advice.

Do you want to borrow my tie?

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MAKERS-MARK-BILL-SAMUELS-SIGNATURE-TIE-4-FREE-BONUS-ITEMS-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTYy/$(KGrHqFHJBEE7)78Ec69BO+gSl)7bQ~~60_3.JPG

[Smooth]

Do you want to borrow my tie?

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MAKERS-MARK-BILL-SAMUELS-SIGNATURE-TIE-4-FREE-BONUS-ITEMS-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTYy/$(KGrHqFHJBEE7)78Ec69BO+gSl)7bQ~~60_3.JPG

Thanks, but this is more of my style.

http://www.rjsax.com/ties/beerspout1.jpg

[paulxu]

Go all the way

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=44553422

[UCGRAD4X]

Listerman Brewing, on Dana near Xavier, is now selling a Smoked Bock Beer called Friar Bacon. They also came out with Cincinnatus, a stout aged in bourbon barrels.

I get some home brew stuff when I am in town but I have not had any of these brews. If anyone has the opportunity to imbibe, please let me know your impression.

BTW - it doesn't say if the Bock really has any bacon - but I assume the smoked aspect might give that sense to some degree..

[American X]

Founders (Grand Rapids MI) All Day IPA*, Centennial IPA

Green Flash (San Diego) Imperial IPA, Hop Head Red,

Sierra Nevada (San Francisco) Pale, Torpedo, Ruthless Rye, Bigfoot

Troeg's (Harrisburg PA) Hop Back Amber

Two Brothers (Chicago) Cane & Ebel, Northwind Imperial Stout

Victory (Philadelphia) Hop Wallop

AmX approved.



Epic^ (Salt lake City) Hopulent, Hop Syndrome

New Holland (Michigan) Hopivore*

Want badly.




Unibroue^# (Montreal)

http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsS/60461-24449.jpg

???

[Muskie]

Share a 6 pack of Ruthless Rye during the Superbowl. Pretty decent.

[Mack Attack]

Listerman Brewing, on Dana near Xavier, is now selling a Smoked Bock Beer called Friar Bacon. They also came out with Cincinnatus, a stout aged in bourbon barrels.

I get some home brew stuff when I am in town but I have not had any of these brews. If anyone has the opportunity to imbibe, please let me know your impression.

BTW - it doesn't say if the Bock really has any bacon - but I assume the smoked aspect might give that sense to some degree..

I tried the bacon beer at beer fest last year. It is really different. It's very smokey and there is a lot of bacon flavor to it. The flavor stays in you mouth a while. I love bacon and I love beer but there is something about it that just doesn't seem right. If the smoke flavor was more subtle it might be better. It does not actually have bacon in it.

I wanted to try Cincinnatus but they were out of it. I usually love anything with a bourbon taste to it like Dragon's Milk or Bourbon Barrel Ale.

[UCGRAD4X]

It does not actually have bacon in it.

That would eliminate too many segments of the population from their potential customer base.

[coasterville95]

The Friar Bacon actually does taste like you are drinking bacon, Wierd novelty, not something I would buy.

I really enjoyed Beer Fest.

Learned to stay away from the novelty flavors, but you can't go wrong with Bells Hopslam. In fact, I thkink they ran out early on Friday, I got it during the VIP preview, I heard it didn't make it to the general tasting.

Yuengling had a Bock, and their rep said they would be offering more of their product line here soon. Coors (yes Coors) had a craft beer Batch 19 that was really good. The legend goes they found the recipie recently that was used pre-prohibition.

Found out I really like Bock style beer. Lots of brewers large and small, lots of cooler kegs. Some do it yourself education and supply booths, souveniers, food (Taste of Beligum, Marcos Pizza, GREAT pretzels from Twisted Sisters, Keystone, and more) They had a booth making ice cream floats using Graeters Ice Cream and Left Hand Milk Stout. The float was even included in the sampling package, just one tasting ticket.

Leinkugel, Blue Moon broguht impressive booths, and Blue Moon has a large product line. The raspnberry cream ale goes down nice and smooth. Sam Adams, Great Lakes, Dogfish, all the names you would expect were there.

This year they went ahead and used the whole expoisition floor, probably a lot larger space than they really needed, but it meant plenty of wide open space to socialize and mingle, and very easy to walk around. It seems empty during the VIP session, but when the grand session starts, then you may have to wait in line 5-10 people back from the best brews.

They also fixed the entrance bottleneck that plagued them last year. what they did was open the doors at 6:00, tasting at 6:30, that way they could get the early arriving crowd processed in plenty early. (Processed in meaning ID check, ticket check, issuing wristband, issuing tasting glass and sampling tickets, and finally through the turnstile. Hope you didn't want to keep that ticket for a souvenir, they took the entire thing. Those using TicketFast print at home tickets had to go to a separate admission gate, as they actually needed to scan those tickets.

[Kahns Krazy]

Heading down in a little bit. Can't wait. I've been giddy all day.

[xufan02]

I'm spoiled in Michigan with a lot of good breweries. Currently have the following in my fridge:

Founder's Porter
Founder's Double Trouble
Founder's Imperial Stout
Bell's Hopslam double IPA
Bell's Lager of Lakes
Dark Horse Dark Reserve
Dagonmead Final Absolution- Belgium Trippel

[Kahns Krazy]

The VIP portion tonight was awesome. I had to put the brakes on to avoid getting hammered. Then the masses came in at 7:30 and the lines were long. I should have drank more in that first hour.

[Muskie]

Sounds like a great event.

[coasterville95]

How was Saturday, Kahn's, the official Beer Fest facebok page is getting hammered with complaints about having to wait 20-30 minutes to get a beer on Saturday.

[Kahns Krazy]

If I go again, it will be on Friday. The lines were pretty bad later in the evening. It was compounded when places began to run out of beers, pushing more people into fewer lines. I didn't wait, but it looked like the line for Yeungling was at least 100 people deep.

The VIP portion of the evening was excellent, and well worth the upgrade. As I mentioned above, if I had known how the later part of the evening would go, I would have drank more earlier.

We left when the number of dropped glasses was starting to pick up. I was home in time to see the second half start, so I probably left the convention center around 9:30.

It was my first time, and I'll come more prepared the next time around. The people watching alone was worth the price of admission.

[nuts4xu]

I wanted to go, but had a change of plans. Sounded like fun.

I had my first Hopslam on Friday night, man that was yummy. For a beer with so much alcohol and hops, it was a very smooth drinking beer that kicked my ass. I had a couple of Sam Adams and one of those Hopslams and was wasted.

Very good beer and I would have it again....just never when I am driving.

[msj61]

I wanted to go, but had a change of plans. Sounded like fun.

I had my first Hopslam on Friday night, man that was yummy. For a beer with so much alcohol and hops, it was a very smooth drinking beer that kicked my ass. I had a couple of Sam Adams and one of those Hopslams and was wasted.

Very good beer and I would have it again....just never when I am driving.

Nuts, where did you get your Hopslam? Every place I try is sold out.

[Kahns Krazy]

Try DEP's in Covington if you can get there. They had the best price in town at 16.99 a six.

You may want to call ahead. If they have it, they may set it aside for you. 859-291-2550

The other place I would try is Dutch's on Erie. Again, I'd call ahead.
(513) 871-1446
www.dutchswine.com

[Kahns Krazy]

msj, did you happen to call Dep's around 6:00 last night? I was in there when someone called to ask if they had hopslam.

They do not. They got a whopping two cases in and all of them were reserved by club members.

On the plus side, my wish has been granted and Sierra Nevada has the Torpedo (and the Rye IPA) in 12 packs at the 14.99 price point now. Torpedo for $1.25 a bottle > Hopslam for $3.00 a bottle, imho.

[Kahns Krazy]

Hyde Park Kroger has about 6 cases of Hopslam on the floor. It was not there yesterday.

[THRILLHOUSE]

I'm currently at the lackman drinking a zombie dust by 3 Floyds, its easily the best APA I've tried. I think 3 Floyds is my favoritee brewer, everything I've had from them is phenomenal.

[xu 89]

I had my first Hopslam the other night and would concur with Nuts that it will kick your ass. I wanted another but I want to savor them. I got 2 six's ($17.99 each) at Liquor Direct on Feb 13. My guess is they are out now. Has anyone had this on tap?

[coasterville95]

Beerfest had a limited supply on tap. I had one there.


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[Kahns Krazy]

Did anyone hit the opening of the Lager House? I can't wait to get down there.

Do they serve other beers, or just Moerlin?

[Muskie]

I'm currently at the lackman drinking a zombie dust by 3 Floyds, its easily the best APA I've tried. I think 3 Floyds is my favoritee brewer, everything I've had from them is phenomenal.

Do yourself a favor and make the trip up to Munster to eat in the Brewpub and drink a few beers. (caution the music is rather loud and you may wait a few minutes to get inside).

[Mack Attack]

The Lager House is awesome. I was there the other day and it has great views, really good food, and a huge selection of beers. They have all the Moerlein brands plus a lot of other rotating taps. From what I recall they had some dogfish head, Founders, Paulaner, Rougue, Bells and Rivertown. I know I'm missing several more. They also have a large bottle selection from a wide range of styles that I did not partake in. The place is going to do really well. The food was way better than I expected, and you can tell a lot of time went into the menu.

[Muskie]

Maybe I'll hit that place up after the game on Saturday (I am planning on stopping in at Dana's as well).

[outsideobserver11]

Was at Trolleys in the oregon district last night...New Holland's Dragons Milk is making me hurt this morning.

[Mack Attack]

I love Dragon's Milk but you have to pace yourself with that 10% ABV or it will kick your butt.

[msj61]

msj, did you happen to call Dep's around 6:00 last night? I was in there when someone called to ask if they had hopslam.

They do not. They got a whopping two cases in and all of them were reserved by club members.

On the plus side, my wish has been granted and Sierra Nevada has the Torpedo (and the Rye IPA) in 12 packs at the 14.99 price point now. Torpedo for $1.25 a bottle > Hopslam for $3.00 a bottle, imho.

No, I ended up getting a couple 6's at River's Bend. I do love DEP's though...can't beat their growler prices.

[coasterville95]

Hyde park Kroger has Yuengling Bock now. Khans must have swiped all the Hopslam. None left.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Links: Moerlein Lager House....




5chw4r7z blog....great pix!



http://5chw4r7z.blogspot.com/2012/02/moerlein-lager-house.html




MLH website.....



http://www.moerleinlagerhouse.com/

[X Factor]

Currently in Houston for some business and found a pretty good beer store.

Picked up a 4 pack of Oskar Blues Gubna Imperial IPA and a 6 pack of SKA Brewing Modus Hoperandi IPA. Both are canned and brewed in Colorado. Will be drinking a few of these tonight at the hotel while I watch the Muskies defeat SLU. Also picked up a bomber of Hop Stoopid.

Then I grabbed a Padron 6000 and a Don Pepin Garcia cigar.

Gotta have something to drink and smoke since I'm down here for another week and a half.

[nkymuskie]

Summer Shandy is back! Yumm

[nuts4xu]

Links: Moerlein Lager House....




5chw4r7z blog....great pix!



http://5chw4r7z.blogspot.com/2012/02/moerlein-lager-house.html




MLH website.....



http://www.moerleinlagerhouse.com/






Anybody been to this place yet? I am curious to hear what people have to say about our newest brewhouse.

[Kahns Krazy]

Hyde park Kroger has Yuengling Bock now. Khans must have swiped all the Hopslam. None left.

I picked up a 6 pack, and I really don't know why. I love what hopslam has done for the crazy hoppy IPA's, but it's priced in a category by itself.

I was enjoying the Dark Horse IPA on tap at Redmoor Friday night. The strong IPA's do soooo much better on tap than in a bottle.

I met some people for lunch at Holy Grail last week. Their beer selection sucks out loud. I guess when you're selling Bud Light for $6 or whatever, you'd need to have your craft brews at $10 a pop to keep your margins, but what a letdown. It will be interesting to see how much of the game-day crowd they lose to Moerlein's Lager House. (Or hopefully, there's plenty of crowd to go around.)

[Muskie]

Anybody been to this place yet? I am curious to hear what people have to say about our newest brewhouse.

We will probably have to go there after AFO

[An X Fan]

Anybody been to this place yet? I am curious to hear what people have to say about our newest brewhouse.

Went yesterday on opening day. Very nice place. Lots of space, though I envision it being pretty crowded during sporting events and when the weather is nicer. Great views of the river, Suspension Bridge and across the green / riverfront park.

Food was good, beer was good, though it will take a little while to get all of the Moerlein draft beers up and running.

Will definitely be going back soon and would recommend a visit.

[THRILLHOUSE]

Went to the Moerlein House last night, and agreed with everything said, a very nice place. I'm sure I'll be there often.

[THRILLHOUSE]

Do yourself a favor and make the trip up to Munster to eat in the Brewpub and drink a few beers. (caution the music is rather loud and you may wait a few minutes to get inside).

Yeah someday I would like to make that trip.

[Kahns Krazy]

Had some Hoppus Maxiumus at The Oak last night on tap. I liked it. Not necessarily an IPA, more like a super hoppy APA. Tasty. Too tasty. Had too many.

Their wings that are grilled first, then finished for a few minutes in the fryer (you have to ask for this, the regular wings are just grilled) are outstanding. The grilling gives them tons of flavor and the frying crisps them up.

[nuts4xu]

Their wings that are grilled first, then finished for a few minutes in the fryer (you have to ask for this, the regular wings are just grilled) are outstanding. The grilling gives them tons of flavor and the frying crisps them up.

Love places that grill their wings. Clough Crossings does this, and I would go there over BDubs any day.

[Kahns Krazy]

Love places that grill their wings. Clough Crossings does this, and I would go there over BDubs any day.

Or some days go there before BDubs.

[Nigel Tufnel]

The best wings I've ever had are at Barley's Smokehouse in Columbus. They smoke their wings and then finish them off on the grill to get them crispy. Add in their own microbrewed beers (which are amazing), their guest taps and the huge HD screens through the place showing sports....if I lived in Columbus, I would be 500 lbs and continually drunk.

http://barleysbrewing.com/smokehouse/

If you click the link, they show some pictures of their bi annual Oysters & Stout. They fly in Blue Point Oysters and serve them raw, smoked or rockefeller. Combine that with their stouts...I've been twice. Awesome.

[Kahns Krazy]

I tried the bacon beer at beer fest last year. It is really different. It's very smokey and there is a lot of bacon flavor to it. The flavor stays in you mouth a while. I love bacon and I love beer but there is something about it that just doesn't seem right. If the smoke flavor was more subtle it might be better. It does not actually have bacon in it.

I wanted to try Cincinnatus but they were out of it. I usually love anything with a bourbon taste to it like Dragon's Milk or Bourbon Barrel Ale.

Woof. I had the bacon beer at bockfest tonight. (It might have even been called "bocken" beer)

Not good. I love bacon. I would probably marry bacon if I could. Then I would divorce it and marry beer. I would never, ever after tasting bacon beer, suggest a three way.

I'm not against the idea. I'm really glad someone tried it. But it sucks.

[LadyMuskie]

nevermind. I posted in the wrong thread. Well done, me!

[Kahns Krazy]

Stumbled on to a Bells Oberon "release" party at Fries. They have a firkin of Hopslam. I've decided that this beer is only worth it on tap. On tap, it's awesome. Out of a bottle, it's a little overrated.

[Kahns Krazy]

Had both the Founders Double Trouble and the Avery IPA on tap last night. Delicious.

[RealDeal]

Grabbed a six of Bud Light Platinum tonight, not very impressed.

[nuts4xu]

I picked up a 6 pack of Magic Hat No 9 last week. Biggs Skytop has a delicious variety and I have enjoyed some of the other Magic Hat flavors.

I have never missed on a beer so bad in my life. I would rather drink a skunked Colt 45 with lime over that crap any day of the week.

There is no where on that bottle or carton that says the beer has apricot in it. It was the first time in over 15 years I have ever poured out a beer because I couldn't stand the taste.

I apologize if there is anyone who actually likes that stuff, but if I woke up tomorrow with my head sewed to the carpet, I don't think I would be more surprised than when I attempted to stomach that beer. Blech!

[Kahns Krazy]

I haven't had a #9 in a while, but I don't remember it being that bad. I was big on magic hat for a while, but have really cooled after the last few offerings I've tried of theirs. They had a black lager that I really didn't like. I liked that they were trying different things, but different isn't always good. (see bacon beer above).

[Kahns Krazy]

I like beer. Sometimes when I cannot have a beer, I think about beer. Frosty, draft beer. Mmmmmm.

[coasterville95]

Speaking of which - that draft beer will set you back $9 at the ballpark this year. The 16 oz. bottles of beer are now $8.

Bacon Beer - I tried the Friar Bacon at BeerFest - it's called a Novelty Beer for a reason. Mind you that one, to me, tasted just like drinking bacon.

[Emp]

Im making a journey to the OLY T&F trials in Eugene this summer, and adding Portland and Cannon Beach stops.

Recent beer notes have been hyping Bend as the new beer tourism capital of the US. Anyone with info on the town, the micropubs, or recommendations in Portland or the Oregon coast?

[Kahns Krazy]

Speaking of which - that draft beer will set you back $9 at the ballpark this year. .

That is asking for people to smuggle in booze, which I saw a lot of on opening day.

[Kahns Krazy]

I tried Great Crescent Brewery's IPA this weekend. 4 pack of 16 oz cans at Dep's. Not good. I'll probably get through the 4 pack, but I won't go back for more. I think they use Ohio river water in the brew.

[Muskie]

I tried Great Crescent Brewery's IPA this weekend. 4 pack of 16 oz cans at Dep's. Not good. I'll probably get through the 4 pack, but I won't go back for more. I think they use Ohio river water in the brew.

Never heard of it. I'm working through my supply built up during the X basketball season. I'm down to some Rivertown Blueberry stuff. Mt. Carmel IPA all gone.

[coasterville95]

I tried Great Crescent Brewery's IPA this weekend. 4 pack of 16 oz cans at Dep's. Not good. I'll probably get through the 4 pack, but I won't go back for more. I think they use Ohio river water in the brew.

Well, you said you wanted a brew with local flavor, right? :D

[paulxu]

I figure you beer guys would appreciate this.
Hell, there's even a beer in this list for the Criers.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/17/pliny-the-younger_n_1525647.html

[msj61]

I figure you beer guys would appreciate this.
Hell, there's even a beer in this list for the Criers.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/17/pliny-the-younger_n_1525647.html

Good luck trying to get your hands on Pliny the Younger. We don't get Russian River here in OH and RR doesn't even bottle that stuff.

A beer that you 2 Hearted Ale fans MUST try is "White Rajah" by Brew Kettle. It's OUTSTANDING! 2 Hearted was my favorite beer and this stuff is better.

[XULucho27]

Tried a few new brews over the weekend that I enjoyed. I'll place them in the order that I liked them.

Moose Drool Brown Ale - Big Sky Brewery - Montana (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/751/2296)

Arcadia IPA - Arcadia Brewing Co. - Michigan (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/454/1925)

Double Take IPA - World Brews - California (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/21092/70128)

[Kahns Krazy]

Green Flash's Palate Wrecker is an excellent take on a double IPA. 9.5%, well balanced.

The Moerlein house had it on tap, but I missed it there. Picked up a 4 pack, and have been nursing them carefully.


It's a seasonal, so I don't know how much longer it's out. I recommend it if you can find it. I picked it up at the Hyde Park Kroger.

[coasterville95]

Am I seeing this right, a proud Jesuit Catholic institution in a strong Germanic heritage town, and it's been nearly two months since a reply to the Beer Thread?

I know it's been a scorcher, and perhaps you think it's been to dag on hot to drink beer. (Yeah, right) or maybe we are now all beer experts and have all tried everything there is to try.

With the World Choir Games, I have been in a few cocktail lounges and tried a few new things.

1. Nada - has Negro Modelo on tap. I always wanted to try this beer, to have the seemingly rare chance to have it on draft was a treat. Not that I'll be running back for it. Served with a line garnish.

2. nicholsons. I usually stick with the tried and true Irish trio of Guiness, Harp, and Smithwicks. Since it is a Scottish pub after all, undecided to try the Tennants. A perfectly serviceable beer, suitable for multi drink sessions.

3 Morlein Lager House. - ive had a few of their beers over the years, but I added the Original Golden Hellea Lager - a Munich style beer. Nice and smooth.

I also had a Northern Lights IPA. I forget If I had that one at Beer Fest. But I think I may have. My memory of that event is somewhat hazy. But, suffice to say I really Iiked the IPA I had there tonight.

[BENWAR]

Am I seeing this right, a proud Jesuit Catholic institution in a strong Germanic heritage town, and it's been nearly two months since a reply to the Beer Thread?

I know it's been a scorcher, and perhaps you think it's been to dag on hot to drink beer. (Yeah, right) or maybe we are now all beer experts and have all tried everything there is to try.

With the World Choir Games, I have been in a few cocktail lounges and tried a few new things.

1. Nada - has Negro Modelo on tap. I always wanted to try this beer, to have the seemingly rare chance to have it on draft was a treat. Not that I'll be running back for it. Served with a line garnish.

2. nicholsons. I usually stick with the tried and true Irish trio of Guiness, Harp, and Smithwicks. Since it is a Scottish pub after all, undecided to try the Tennants. A perfectly serviceable beer, suitable for multi drink sessions.

3 Morlein Lager House. - ive had a few of their beers over the years, but I added the Original Golden Hellea Lager - a Munich style beer. Nice and smooth.

I also had a Northern Lights IPA. I forget If I had that one at Beer Fest. But I think I may have. My memory of that event is somewhat hazy. But, suffice to say I really Iiked the IPA I had there tonight.

I'm a big fan of the Northern Lights IPA!!

[Muskie]

I am off to a beer festival in Indy today. Ill let you know what I see.

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[Muskie]

I had an interesting chocolate beer.

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[Kahns Krazy]

I got a 4 pack of the Dogfish Head Burton Baton as a gift. It's chilling in the fridge waiting for me to enjoy.

[Muskie]

I got a 4 pack of the Dogfish Head Burton Baton as a gift. It's chilling in the fridge waiting for me to enjoy.

I am in the minority. But there is not much from DFH that I truly enjoy (save Punkin Ale, Midas Touch, and their entrepreneurial drive for success).

[Kahns Krazy]

We must be at opposite ends of the beer spectrum, because I'm not a Midas Touch fan.

The 60 minute and 90 minute IPA's revolutionized the IPA market. The 60 minute is still one of my all-time favorite IPA's. I have found some double IPA's that I prefer to the 90 minute, but it's still a sentimental favorite.

[Porkopolis]

I had some Bell's Two Hearted Ale at Bunbury this weekend. I'd never had it on draft and found it to be really pleasant. Also had some Oberon which is a really nice hot weather beer.

[Cheesehead]

beer, beer, beer, beer, beer,.........

[Kahns Krazy]

I had the Burton Baton last night. Very interesting take on the IIPA. From DFH's website:

"
This oak-aged gentle giant has been gaining popularity over the past few years and is now available year-round.

For Burton Baton, we brew two "threads," or batches, of beer: an English-style old ale and an imperial IPA.

After fementating the beers separately in our stainless tanks, they're transferred and blended together in one of our large oak tanks. Burton Baton sits on the wood for about a month.

When enjoying the Burton Baton, you'll find an awesome blend of the citrus notes from Northwestern hops melding with woody, vanilla notes from the oak. The wood also tends to mellow the 10% ABV of Burton, so tread cautiously!


The blend of styles in this case works very well. Really mellows out the hoppiness and as they say it hides the 10% better than any brew I've had in that range. That 10% punch doesn't stay hidden long though. A great beer to have when you're having one.

[Emp]

I'm in Ireland. I'm in a pub. On offer, "Medium Strength Guinness". WTF?? 4.5% alcohol.

The world is coming to an end.

[Kahns Krazy]

What do you think Guinness is normally?

[Porkopolis]

What do you think Guinness is normally?

Edit: Nevermind, I screwed up my conversion. For the record, though, Guinness mid-strength is listed as 2.7% ABV on several websites I checked. Which is considerably weaker than the 4.1% of Guinness.

[Muskie]

I'll be in town this weekend. Is there any place I should check out the beer scene at (bar or pub). I know the places to buy already. I think we will definitely hit up Christian Moerlain (Sp?).

[Kahns Krazy]

If you're going to be downtown, Moerlein is your best beer spot. The Cock & Bull in Hyde Park has 60 beers on tap if that's what you are looking for.

There is a cluster of new bars & restaurants between 12th and 13th on Vine near the newly remodled Washington Park that I would strongly recommend to any visitor.

Cincinnati has a good beer blog:

http://www.hoperatives.com/

[Porkopolis]

I second what Kahn's said. In addition to their own brews Moerlein has a tremendous "guest list" of beers on tap and a strong list of bottles, too. When The Yard House opens The Bankss going to be beer nirvana.

http://www.yardhouse.com/menus/beer.aspx

[Muskie]

I second what Kahn's said. In addition to their own brews Moerlein has a tremendous "guest list" of beers on tap and a strong list of bottles, too. When The Yard House opens The Bankss going to be beer nirvana.

http://www.yardhouse.com/menus/beer.aspx

Thanks. If anyone needs me you'll know where to find me now.

[Kahns Krazy]

I forgot to mention Dutch's. You can order anything you want off the dock and they will serve it in the bar. Has to be the largest beer list in town.

They also have food available now from the "larder" side. I haven't tried that yet, but I'm looking forward to trying it.

[THRILLHOUSE]

I forgot to mention Dutch's. You can order anything you want off the dock and they will serve it in the bar. Has to be the largest beer list in town.

They also have food available now from the "larder" side. I haven't tried that yet, but I'm looking forward to trying it.

Dilly Cafe in Mariemont might have a larger beer list. They advertise that they have over 500 different beer bottle selections and they have a decent size tap selection. Their food is pretty decent as well. http://dillycafe.com/beer.php

[Smails]

Just got back from Glacier in Montana and absolutely fell in love with Trout Slayer from Big Sky Brewing. It's labeled as a "Wheat Ale" but it tasted a lottt more Aley than Wheaty. Damn good...

[Kahns Krazy]

Dilly Cafe in Mariemont might have a larger beer list. They advertise that they have over 500 different beer bottle selections and they have a decent size tap selection. Their food is pretty decent as well. http://dillycafe.com/beer.php

Probably very similar lists. I far prefer the atmosphere at Dutch's. (I'm biased because I can walk there, admittedly).

[coasterville95]

What do you think Guinness is normally?

Yet, people see a black beer and think "wow, that must be strong". Inciorrectly thinking you can discern ABV by color.

Some of the medium or amber stuff can get you.

[joebba]

I'm in Ireland. I'm in a pub. On offer, "Medium Strength Guinness". WTF?? 4.5% alcohol.

The world is coming to an end.

We actually get better Guiness in the US. The reason you get a weaker beer in the pub is because in Ireland, the higher the alcohol content, the higher the taxes.

[coasterville95]

A friend who used to run a bar had this comment: I'd rather sell you 4-6 bud lights at $3 each than one or two high test beers for $5 each.

Note the words "used to run"

[XULucho27]

Yet, people see a black beer and think "wow, that must be strong". Inciorrectly thinking you can discern ABV by color.

Some of the medium or amber stuff can get you.

Agreed 100%

Case-in-point would be Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin'

Just a seemingly normal ale, but it clocks in on average at 7.5% ABV. I say on average too because I've had several distributors tell me that sometimes Lagunitas will produce "hot" batches that can be upwards of nearly 9% ABV. A couple of 22oz. Sumpin's will put you right on your ass. It's one of my favorite non-IPA brews.

[nuts4xu]

We actually get better Guiness in the US. The reason you get a weaker beer in the pub is because in Ireland, the higher the alcohol content, the higher the taxes.

To my knowledge, the draught Guiness served in the United States is still brewed in Dublin Ireland. The Guiness Extra Stout is brewed in Canada and Jamaica (I believe), and Harp is also brewed in Canada. But I can't find anything that tells me Guiness in a keg comes from Canada.

The Guinness on tap here has always had about a 4% ABV. There isn't much buzz in the stuff. I love Guiness, and will drink the stuff somewhat often. But the draught Guiness here is no stronger than what is served in Ireland.

People tell me Guinness in Ireland tastes better, and I beleive this. The beer has to be more fresh than what is sent over to us on a boat. The fact you are actually in Ireland, also has to have a psychological effect and likely plays a part in how much better it tastes in the Mother land.

[Kahns Krazy]

Happy IPA day.

[Emp]

Just got back from Glacier in Montana and absolutely fell in love with Trout Slayer from Big Sky Brewing. It's labeled as a "Wheat Ale" but it tasted a lottt more Aley than Wheaty. Damn good...

Moose Drool is still my favorite from Big Sky. Envy note: Glacier is one of my favorite places on earth. What trails did you do?

[Smails]

Moose Drool is still my favorite from Big Sky. Envy note: Glacier is one of my favorite places on earth. What trails did you do?

Numa ridge lookout from Bowman Lake (West side of the park)

Highline Trail from Logan's Pass

3 day float/paddle on the North fork of the Flathead river.

Not a bad 7 days!

[coasterville95]

Just a note: had fish and chips at Cock and Bull in Hyde Park last night. Went with two English bitters to make the experience authentic (well as authentic as it can be with country and western music blaring). Fullers and Boddingtons. Of the two i'll that the Fullers please

[Porkopolis]

Just a note: had fish and chips at Cock and Bull in Hyde Park last night. Went with two English bitters to make the experience authentic (well as authentic as it can be with country and western music blaring). Fullers and Boddingtons. Of the two i'll that the Fullers please

Fullers is always welcome. Their ESB is good but I prefer spreading the gospel according to London Pride.

[GuyFawkes38]

I picked up Man on the Moon (New Glarus) from Wisconsin last week when I was there. It's now one of my favorite beers. The issue: It isn't available for purchase in Indiana (where I live) or Ohio (where I travel to most).

I was recently in Wisconsin and picked up Man on the Moon. Glad to see it's represented on the beer thread. Can't wait to try it tonight.

[Muskie]

I was recently in Wisconsin and picked up Man on the Moon. Glad to see it's represented on the beer thread. Can't wait to try it tonight.

How was it? Just reading your post made me wish I had a bottle.

[GoMuskies]

If you're ever in the vicinity of Kansas City, try Long Strange Tripel from the Boulevard Smokestack Series. Excellent stuff.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Had a couple of really good beers on vacation last week I thought I'd share. I have no idea if they are available for sale in Ohio as I've never seen them before last week. One was brewed in Utah and the other in Colorado....so I wouldn't know why they wouldn't be available in Ohio but would be available in North Carolina.

Anyhoo, the first beer was Modus Hoperandi from Ska Brewing Company in Durango, Colorado. A very good IPA that comes in cans. Hoppy but a good clean finish. Affordable too at around $8.99 for a six pack. ABV 6.8%.

The other was Hop Notch IPA from Uinta Brewing Company in Salt Lake City, Utah. Very similar to west coast IPA's like Green Flash. Good hop and malt balance with a lemony/citrus after taste. Again, good bargain at $8.99 for a six pack of bottles. Especially at a whopping 7.3% ABV.

If you are a hophead and can get your hands on either of fine IPA's, you won't be disappointed.

[Olsingledigit]

No time to go thru all the posts so sorry if these are repeats.

These might have limited availability but worth finding.

Osiris - Sun King in Indy. Great IPA.
Palmetto - only in Charleston, SC. Very good Amber.

[Kahns Krazy]

I have seen Modus Hoperandi around. I remember the name and thinking it was clever. Can't say if it was at retail or on tap at a tasting.

I tried the Horny Goat Hopped Up and Horny IPA. To quote Peter Griffin, I found it shallow and pedantic. Price point was right, but the SN Torpedo is a much better beer for the buck.

[Muskie]

I have seen Modus Hoperandi around. I remember the name and thinking it was clever. Can't say if it was at retail or on tap at a tasting.

I tried the Horny Goat Hopped Up and Horny IPA. To quote Peter Griffin, I found it shallow and pedantic. Price point was right, but the SN Torpedo is a much better beer for the buck.

I agree shallow and pedantic.

[Emp]

Just finished a week in Ireland that included my first venture to Ulster. Some good news, some not so, for beer drinking in the Emerald Isle.

Besides the previously mentioned "light" Guinness, it is just plain weird to see Bud and Coors on tap in pubs, and prominent at the Galway Races, fercryinoutloud. I think the younger drinkers want to get away from their grandfather's beer, but come on.

Craft breweries were stronger in Belfast than in Dublin. I had some nice local brew in Kilkenny, which still has the village feel despite becoming quite a holiday mecca. I did not get into Galway's "Latin Quarter"(another WTF), where what apparently passes for Irish "knees up" debauchery proceeds after the races. But there were enough bare long legs and high heels to turn even an older gent's head. at the track. The only downside was the migration of the silly feather "fascintors" from Jolly Old. Please, take your hat OFF.

[GuyFawkes38]

How was it? Just reading your post made me wish I had a bottle.

It was awesome. Great, subtle flavor. I wish they distributed outside of Wisconsin.

[GuyFawkes38]

Just finished a week in Ireland that included my first venture to Ulster. Some good news, some not so, for beer drinking in the Emerald Isle.

Besides the previously mentioned "light" Guinness, it is just plain weird to see Bud and Coors on tap in pubs, and prominent at the Galway Races, fercryinoutloud. I think the younger drinkers want to get away from their grandfather's beer, but come on.

Craft breweries were stronger in Belfast than in Dublin. I had some nice local brew in Kilkenny, which still has the village feel despite becoming quite a holiday mecca. I did not get into Galway's "Latin Quarter"(another WTF), where what apparently passes for Irish "knees up" debauchery proceeds after the races. But there were enough bare long legs and high heels to turn even an older gent's head. at the track. The only downside was the migration of the silly feather "fascintors" from Jolly Old. Please, take your hat OFF.

yes, I've heard Bud is quite popular in Ireland, which is odd.

[Muskie]

Just finished a week in Ireland that included my first venture to Ulster. Some good news, some not so, for beer drinking in the Emerald Isle.

Besides the previously mentioned "light" Guinness, it is just plain weird to see Bud and Coors on tap in pubs, and prominent at the Galway Races, fercryinoutloud. I think the younger drinkers want to get away from their grandfather's beer, but come on.

Craft breweries were stronger in Belfast than in Dublin. I had some nice local brew in Kilkenny, which still has the village feel despite becoming quite a holiday mecca. I did not get into Galway's "Latin Quarter"(another WTF), where what apparently passes for Irish "knees up" debauchery proceeds after the races. But there were enough bare long legs and high heels to turn even an older gent's head. at the track. The only downside was the migration of the silly feather "fascintors" from Jolly Old. Please, take your hat OFF.

*searching for my Old English/Irish Emp to English dictionary. :logo:

[coasterville95]

As a friend warned me, "When going overseas, be careful when ordering an import, they might serve you Bud Light - imported from the USA."

There is also a Heineken brewery somewhere in Ireland, I have a photo of that.

I stuck mainly with Guiness on my trip over there "When in Dublin...", though I had Murphy's Stout in Cork (Its similar to Guiness just the local/regional brewery)

One night in Galway I ordered a Harp, and the server (I was in a restaurant) gave me a look like "You came all the way across the pond, and all you want is Harp??!!??"

I did much better on the Germany trip getting a more well rounded sampling of the local beers - beers from Spaten (the lager, at Oktoberfest, in their Oktoberfest tent), HB Original (at the oroginal HB), Lowenbrau, Krazy Konigg Ludwig Dunkel, Warsteiner Verum, then over in Austria added Zipfer (you know how European pubs serve each brand of beer in its own special glass, the Zipfer one looked like a vase, square shaped, tall and thin), Kaiser, Steigel, and Arany Ászok in Hungary. Made the mistake of getting photos, when friends looked in photo album they were like "Here he is, having yet another beer"

[coasterville95]

St Mary's in Hyde park has an excellent beer selection courtesy cavalier distributing.

The main beer truck has Kroenburg 1664 light lager or something like that from France as well as a beckeridhe wheat beer, stone IPA, dogfish 60 minute and left hand milk stout. All in draft. Molson, fosters and leinkugel summer shandy in cans.

Then there is a leinkugel booth with a bunch of selections.

The gaming area has beckenridge lucky u IPA and Kentucky bourbon barrel ale.

They have bottles of crap beer like miller for the crude beer palate.

[coasterville95]

Did I mention that's a short walk from cock and bull that offers 60 beers on draft and more I'm bottles.

It's been a bad night for me. So far. Spaten lager, bells two hearted ale, Arogant bastard by ???, dogfish head 60 miniute, beckenriidge lucky u IPA, stones"s IPA, and Kroenburg 1665

One thing I know now. I believe in IPA!!"

[coasterville95]

554. What a church festival beer truck should look like.

[UCGRAD4X]

It's been a bad night for me. So far. Spaten lager, bells two hearted ale, Arogant bastard by ???"

also Stone

[coasterville95]

Liver is being punished tonight. I tried the Sone and the Kroensborg. Had two bourbon barrel Ales And and 24 ounce Molson. Just won another Molson on a side bet.

[nuts4xu]

I enjoyed the Great Lakes Nosferatu on tap for the first time this past weekend at a Wine Bar across from Senate in Over the Rhine. That was a delicious beer, but at 8% abv I only had one. The beer was so easy to drink, I could have had 6 of them if I didn't have to drive....or have anywhere to go the next day.

[Muskie]

I enjoyed the Great Lakes Nosferatu on tap for the first time this past weekend at a Wine Bar across from Senate in Over the Rhine. That was a delicious beer, but at 8% abv I only had one. The beer was so easy to drink, I could have had 6 of them if I didn't have to drive....or have anywhere to go the next day.

I've been testing seasonals:
Upland Oktoberfest: so-so
Shipyard Pumpkin Ale: really liked

[Xman95]

I've been testing seasonals:
Upland Oktoberfest: so-so
Shipyard Pumpkin Ale: really liked

Big fan of the pumpkin ales. Post Road Pumpkin Ale is near the top of my list, also like the Harvest Moon (Blue Moon's seasonal). "The Original Pumpkin Ale" by Buffalo Bill's Brewery is solid as well. Dogfish Head Punkin wasn't impressive.

[nuts4xu]

I love the fall seasonals. I have had and approve of the following:
* Brooklyn Brewery's Oktoberfest
* Southern Tier Harvest
* Sierra Nevada Tumbler

Pumpkin Ales are not my thing. Yuck.

[XULucho27]

Had these two recently:

Firestone Double Jack - Double IPA
Bear Republic Racer 5 - IPA

Absolutely LOVED both of these.

As far as seasonal goes I really like Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale.

[mistabeecee41]

Where has this thread been all of my life? 12 of us at work do a once per month craft beer tradeoff. Everybody buys a case and exchanges so you get 2 bottles each of 12 different beers. Great way to spend $40-60$ and get to test out new brews. Standouts this month:

Great Lakes Oktoberfest
Southern Tier Harvest Ale

[Kahns Krazy]

I picked up some Resin double IPA in a can. Several pages back, you will find a post from me that says that the craft beer market won't adopt the can. Looks like I have to drink my words.

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/02/68/18/a3/nyc-resin-beer.jpg

[nuts4xu]

that the craft beer market won't adopt the can. Looks like I have to drink my words.



No doubt, here are a couple more craft beers you can use to wash down your words.

1024

[coasterville95]

Tried this craft beer last night:
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Frye's Leap IPA by Sebago. A brewery up in Maine. Seemed to be a good choice as I am currently spending the night in the beautiful Great State of Maine.

[Kahns Krazy]

Had the Dale's Pale Ale on tap at Mac's Pizza Pub last week. I'm not quite sure what to think of this one. Reminds me of the SN Torpedo, but has a longer, bitter after taste.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Had these two recently:

Firestone Double Jack - Double IPA
Bear Republic Racer 5 - IPA

Absolutely LOVED both of these.

As far as seasonal goes I really like Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale.

Anything from Bear Republic Brewing Company is top notch. I haven't disliked any of their beers. Their Hop Rod Rye is great. Racer 5 is a strong IPA. Their Black Bear Stout is one of my favorite stouts. Anything they make is amazing.

Another great micro brewery? If you like the hops...21st Amendment Brewery. Brew Free Or Die IPA and Hop Crisis are as good as it gets.

Check out Epic Brewing Company and Ballast Point...both are really solid too.

[Kahns Krazy]

Hopslam on tap in the Code Room.

[Muskie]

I got a home brew kit for Christmas. Just started my first batch yesterday... we'll see how it goes.

[X-man]

I want to see Listerman's, on Dana near Smith Hall, get a tap or two at the Cintas. They make fabulous beers, and they are my new pre-game spot for sucking down a couple before game time. They always have about 6-8 beers on tap, and I really like most of them. One that sounds horrible, but turns out to be great, is their peanut butter porter. They also have a couple of killer IPA's and an oatmeal stout (with coffee bean) to die for.

[coasterville95]

Peanut Butter Stout???

Anyway, I don't know if this is old news, but the Bigg's/Remke in Hyde Park has installed a Growler bar. 5-or-6 craft or at least uncommon brews on tap, in fact that's what they call the station On Tap. They have some tables and chairs, there was nobody manning the Growler bar when I was in there, so i don't know if they also sell by the glass, or at least do tastes.

[X-man]

Peanut Butter Stout???

Anyway, I don't know if this is old news, but the Bigg's/Remke in Hyde Park has installed a Growler bar. 5-or-6 craft or at least uncommon brews on tap, in fact that's what they call the station On Tap. They have some tables and chairs, there was nobody manning the Growler bar when I was in there, so i don't know if they also sell by the glass, or at least do tastes.

I know that peanut butter and beer sounds bad, but the peanut butter is primarily in the nose rather than in the taste and it is really good. And do you remember what beers they had over at Bigg's Hyde Park? I like growlers because with freshness as the reason to buy, it means that you have to drink them right away. And BTW, Listerman's also sells growlers of all their beers on tap. I just need to figure out a way to smuggle a growler into the Cintas until Listerman's gets a tap or two there.

[coasterville95]

The only one I can say for sure is they were pushing they had the Cincinnati beer week official beer.

I wonder if taps are for sale at Cintas. Note they have Rivertown Hop Bomber and Rivertown also bought advertising at Cintas. Same for Warsteiner. Then Leienkugel just added a whole booth with three taps for their stuff. (Yeah, Vanilla Porter).

So, I wonder if the right advertising/sponsorship agreement could get Listerman a tap or two. It would be fitting as the closest craft brewer to campus. They could even come up with a Musketeer IPA (or whatever style of beer they want). Make it a Xavier campus exclusive.

[coasterville95]

Had dinner at the Morlein Lager House to tonight. While there I tried Barrel Aged Beer Flight A.

(Contains 4 4oz tastes for $13)

This particular flight features:
Bell's Cherry Stout (8.5% abv)
Thirsty Dog Cerebus (10% abv)
Dogfish Head Burton Batin (10% abv)
Left Hand Wake Up Dead (10.2% abv)

I also had the beer week collaborative porter (7.5% abv).

Also on offer is barrel age flight B. didn't try this one
Sierra Nevada Ovila Dubbel (8.5)
Weyerbaxher Heresy - 8.2
Flying Dog Gonzo -9.5
Smuttynose Zineke 8.4

[xu95]

I am happy that their is a Leinenkeugels (i know I came no where close to spelling it right) shack right behind my section at Cintas. That Vanilla Porter is pretty darn good.

[Kahns Krazy]

The dogfish head Burton Baton is outstanding. It is also outrageously priced. I got a 4 pack for my birthday and when it was done I went to get another. I think it was $14 for a 4 pack.

Of course, that is still a huge bargain compared to $6.50 for a pint of bud light at the Cintas and the 10% abv gives you some extra bang for the buck, but it's still surprising at the store.

[coasterville95]

Biggs Hyde Park growler station as of today

Leienkugel Canoe Paddler
Blue moon pine in the neck
Triple digit chickow
Reds apple ale
Blank slate RYEsing up

[Kahns Krazy]

Nobody went to Beer Fest this weekend?

[coasterville95]

Passed on it this year, sorry.

[Cheesehead]

Wanted to go but missed it yet again. Stupid kids had games both nights. Stupid kids!

[X-man]

I went to my own mini beer fest this weekend, and tried the beers at 50W (Columbia Pkwy east of Mariemont). I had an excellent imperial stout and an average IPA.

[Kahns Krazy]

I thought 50 west's IPA was above average, and I really enjoyed trying the CO2 and Nitrous pour side by side.

[RoseyMuskie]

Nobody went to Beer Fest this weekend?

I attended for the first time and really enjoyed the event.

A few of my favorites:
Rogue's Mogul Madness Ale: Had a fairly hoppy, caramel taste. Seemed like a good bridge between a normal ale and an IPA.
Abita's 25th Anniversary Vanilla Doubledog: The best porter I've had in awhile. A good mix between bitterness and sweetness as it is truly a dark beer, but the chocolate and vanilla brought more flavor to the beer.
Redhook's ESB: Caramel and citrus amber beer.

Another beer that stood out for obvious reasons was Listermann's Bacon Bock (brewed right across from X). I'd recommend for anyone to try simply because it is so unique, although the 5oz. serving was enough for me. I wouldn't buy a 6 pack of it.

[X-man]

I thought 50 west's IPA was above average, and I really enjoyed trying the CO2 and Nitrous pour side by side.

I liked that option too. But I did feel that the IPA was nothing special......not bad, but not very special either.

[BlueGuy]

Someone help me out. I don't have much knowledge on all sorts of diff types if beers. I'd love to become a beer snob. I mostly drink Newcastle and Guinness, my two favorites.

What are a few good beers I could pick up this week that would be different, and really good?

[X-ROX]

What are a few good beers I could pick up this week that would be different, and really good?[/QUOTE]

Robert the Bruce by three Floyd's is an awesome craft beer.Old Speckled Hen, Boddingtons,and Bellhaven would all be up your alley. Youngs double chocolate is another for starters, to name a few of my favorites.

[bourbonman]

Drinking Steam Whistle here in Toronto tonight. Seems appropriate to drink local. Decent pilsner. Started with a Woodford but laws up here limit to pour to an amount you can't even get your glass wet much less rinse your teeth.

[Kahns Krazy]

Someone help me out. I don't have much knowledge on all sorts of diff types if beers. I'd love to become a beer snob. I mostly drink Newcastle and Guinness, my two favorites.

What are a few good beers I could pick up this week that would be different, and really good?

I'm at the other end of the beer spectrum, but there are plenty of great beers out there. My advice would be to find a good spot that sells craft beers and see if they can recommend some for you. I also find that the difference between bottled and draft in craft beers is more significant than the difference in light beers, but as a guinness drinker, you probably already know that.

Have fun trying!

[RoseyMuskie]

Someone help me out. I don't have much knowledge on all sorts of diff types if beers. I'd love to become a beer snob. I mostly drink Newcastle and Guinness, my two favorites.

What are a few good beers I could pick up this week that would be different, and really good?

Left Hand Brewing Co.'s Milk Nitro Stout.

[msj61]

Someone help me out. I don't have much knowledge on all sorts of diff types if beers. I'd love to become a beer snob. I mostly drink Newcastle and Guinness, my two favorites.

What are a few good beers I could pick up this week that would be different, and really good?

Sam Adams beers are very novice friendly. Go pick up a 12 pack of their "Spring Thaw". As you're drinking each beer, read the reviews for that specific beer on beeradvocate.com - see if you can pick up some of the flavors that people are mentioning. In time you'll find out that Sam Adams is crap, but they're a really good brewery to crossover from macro to craft.

If you're interested in getting into hoppy beers, 2 good starter beers are Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Great Lakes Burning River.

[nuts4xu]

Someone help me out. I don't have much knowledge on all sorts of diff types if beers. I'd love to become a beer snob. I mostly drink Newcastle and Guinness, my two favorites.

What are a few good beers I could pick up this week that would be different, and really good?

I suggest drinking beers from the "ale" end of the spectrum, which Newcastle and Guinness will fall. Pale Ales are hoppy but are a good way to judge a craft beer brand. Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale is about as drinkable a craft beer as you will find.

[chico]

Someone help me out. I don't have much knowledge on all sorts of diff types if beers. I'd love to become a beer snob. I mostly drink Newcastle and Guinness, my two favorites.

What are a few good beers I could pick up this week that would be different, and really good?

Bourbon Barrel Ale is very good, especially if you like bourbon. They also make a stout.

Anything Great Lakes does is going to be good, especially their Dortmunder Gold. Mt. Carmel is a local brewery that makes very good stuff as well - if you like Newcastle you'll definitely like their Nut Brown as well.

[X-man]

I don't remember if I posted this earlier in this thread (too much beer drinking will have that effect on one's memory), but one of the best micro-breweries around IMHO is Founders out of Michigan. They make a variety of beers (2-3 IPA's, a Scotch ale, several versions of "breakfast stout" including some aged in bourbon barrels, some aged in maple syrup barrels, and some in both, along with porters and others). Party Source in Newport always has 3-4 beers from Founders on their shelf, and sometimes has the beer available for growlers. It is a bit pricey ($10-12 for a four-pack), but every one I have had by them is outstanding!

[RoseyMuskie]

Bourbon Barrel Ale is very good, especially if you like bourbon. They also make a stout.

Anything Great Lakes does is going to be good, especially their Dortmunder Gold. Mt. Carmel is a local brewery that makes very good stuff as well - if you like Newcastle you'll definitely like their Nut Brown as well.

Obviously, your tastes are different are mine, and I can respect your opinion, but Great Lakes might be my least favorite brewery of all. Christmas Ale is the most overhyped, uninspiring beer I've ever had. It tastes like water with a cinnamon stick put in it to me.

To each his own!

[chico]

Obviously, your tastes are different are mine, and I can respect your opinion, but Great Lakes might be my least favorite brewery of all. Christmas Ale is the most overhyped, uninspiring beer I've ever had. It tastes like water with a cinnamon stick put in it to me.

To each his own!

I'll take your word in the Christmas Ale. Not a big fan of the spice type beers - the Dortmunder and the Ness are the ones of theirs I really like. A beer with a full taste that's not too hoppy is perfect for me.

The nice thing about beer is that there are so many different types that you can find something you like.

[RoseyMuskie]

I'll take your word in the Christmas Ale. Not a big fan of the spice type beers - the Dortmunder and the Ness are the ones of theirs I really like. A beer with a full taste that's not too hoppy is perfect for me.

The nice thing about beer is that there are so many different types that you can find something you like.

Exactly, there's something for everyone. I believe they just came out with the Alchemy Double IPA or something like that. Maybe I'll give Great Lakes another shot.

[Kahns Krazy]

Bockfest this weekend. Old school Cincinnati beer event, complete with goat. Who will I see there?

[XULucho27]

I've recently been on a 3 Floyd's binge. I have yet to dislike a single thing they make. Recently, I've indulged in Alpha King (their signature which, unbelievably, had escaped me) and Arctic Panzer Wolf. These guys know what they're doing. I'm glad I live in Chicago, given that their brew pub is short drive away.

[rove02]

I'm not much of beer connoisseur being a recent college grad who has mostly drank cheap beer. Two beers that I really enjoy though are New Hollands Dragon's Milk and Weyerbacher's Insanity. I don't know if they have been mentioned or not. They both have over 10% alcohol and are pretty pricey (to me at least) but are well worth it.

[outsideobserver11]

I'm not much of beer connoisseur being a recent college grad who has mostly drank cheap beer. Two beers that I really enjoy though are New Hollands Dragon's Milk and Weyerbacher's Insanity. I don't know if they have been mentioned or not. They both have over 10% alcohol and are pretty pricey (to me at least) but are well worth it.

Dragon's Milk will definitely put you on your ass if your not careful. I recently had it in Michigan at the brewery on tap and it was phenomenal. You would never guess it had that high of an alcohol content without looking at the label.

Side note...Holland, Michigan is a fun little place for a weekend for those that have never been.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Great Lakes Rye Of The Tiger....do it.

[Kahns Krazy]

Great Lakes Rye Of The Tiger....do it.

On tap at the Zoo. Great Lakes' best hoppy beer yet, in my opinion.

[paulxu]

As I drink bourbon not beer, all of the stuff that goes on to distinguish types, tastes, strength, etc. is way the hell beyond me.
But today our Rotary club took a tour of our local micro brewery. It started in the back of the local watering hole, Delaney's Irish Pub.
A few years ago they moved into a new facility and apparently have been doing quite well.
Distributed in just a few states around here, and I still didn't understand all the ins and outs (ales, lagers, IPAs, etc.) which I'm sure is duck soup to most of you guys.
But here it is in case you ever get a chance to try it. I think "Son of a Peach" is their biggest seller. uses local peaches for a flavor.
Something called Trainwreck is also favored by some people, but I gather some types are seasonal.

http://www.rjrockers.com/home.asp

[Muskie]

As I drink bourbon not beer, all of the stuff that goes on to distinguish types, tastes, strength, etc. is way the hell beyond me.
But today our Rotary club took a tour of our local micro brewery. It started in the back of the local watering hole, Delaney's Irish Pub.
A few years ago they moved into a new facility and apparently have been doing quite well.
Distributed in just a few states around here, and I still didn't understand all the ins and outs (ales, lagers, IPAs, etc.) which I'm sure is duck soup to most of you guys.
But here it is in case you ever get a chance to try it. I think "Son of a Peach" is their biggest seller. uses local peaches for a flavor.
Something called Trainwreck is also favored by some people, but I gather some types are seasonal.

http://www.rjrockers.com/home.asp

Son of a Peach is great.

If you're into hoppy stuff Thomas Creek's Up a Creek is a great Double IPA (also a local Greenville Brewer).

[coasterville95]

The zoo has become a surprise in the beer department. I recall a few years ago they almost didn't want to admit to even selling beer, now they have two stands whose major draw is their wide beer selection.

I think they even have an exclusive house beer - red rhino or something like that.

[Lloyd Christmas]

I am heading to Indy this weekend for the Indy 500. Does anyone have any suggestions for some beer that I should pick up that I can't buy in Cincy?

[Muskie]

Flat 12 has a James Hinchcliffe inspired beer. But I believe they only have it available for growlers which you won't get past the gates of IMS.

[Lloyd Christmas]

I am not looking for beer for the race, I already have that covered. I have been buying cans for a few weeks. I am looking for some beer to bring home that I can't buy in Cincy. For example, 3 Floyds.

[Muskie]

I am not looking for beer for the race, I already have that covered. I have been buying cans for a few weeks. I am looking for some beer to bring home that I can't buy in Cincy. For example, 3 Floyds.

You should be able to find three Floyd's standard offerings (alpha king, gumball head, Robert the Bruce) at most Liquor stores.

[Kahns Krazy]

I believe New Belgium brewing (Fat Tire, etc) has distribution in Indy.

[ammtd34]

Flat 12 has a James Hinchcliffe inspired beer. But I believe they only have it available for growlers which you won't get past the gates of IMS.

I've never had a cooler looked at walking into the 500. Or you could park in the infield and there's no way they'd find it.

[Muskie]

I've never had a cooler looked at walking into the 500. Or you could park in the infield and there's no way they'd find it.

They are supposedly monitoring it much more closely this year. I in fact had my cooler searched walking in on Bump Day. First time in a long time.

[THRILLHOUSE]

I believe New Belgium brewing (Fat Tire, etc) has distribution in Indy.

There is a liquor store in West Harrison, IN, pretty much right on the Indiana/Ohio border, that sells New Belgium. They also have 3 Floyds, but as Muskie said you can get that in Ohio and Kentucky as well.

[waggy]

Most Muslims are getting their coolers searched.

[xu95]

My cans are already purchased for Sunday. I am thinking about stopping and picking up a Growler or 8 of the Hinchcliffe Hoedown (or whatever they are calling it) for the Saturday night drinking.

[Lloyd Christmas]

I solved the growler issue. I have a cooler backpack that I bring. I also have camelback hydration pack. i can throw the hydration pack in the cooler and I am set. i won't need to worry about carrying a beer on the way in.

[paulxu]

They'll never guess.


https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/4291325952/h3359FCFE/

[coasterville95]

The beer thread has slowed down.

So have I, I think I have come to rest on Bell's Two Hearted. You really can't do much better for yourself. (That and it's becoming more common in the local watering holes, I know I have seen it on draft at O'Bryons and Oakley Pub in the last week,

Also, I recently did the Moerlien tour that was offered at Taste. Okay, the tour was realy a tour of the Kaufman brewey beer catacombs that stretch all under Over the Rhine. Very interesting tour, which of course ended at their tap room in Bockfest hall. As a Taste visitor they even gave me a free pint glass to take home. Then, you could walk down a hall and get a glimpse of their modern brewing operation.

Moerlien also had a STRONG presense at Taste, controlling over half the taps I would guess. On the Square they had a portable tap room (3 tastes for $5) - that booth had some interesting firkins with unique limited edition tastes by their brew master.,

At the festival Rivertown, Leinkugel, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel, Bells, Great Lakes and Yuengling all had booths. There mahy have been others, like Hudy (really part of CM), and they had Bud products in bottles Noteworthy in that I think the Bell's booth sold out of Two Hearted within hours on Saturday.

O've been meaning to taste that Redd's apple ale that everybody is advertising, any feelers on that?

I had some Woodchuck hard cider up in Woodstock, VT last fall, and that was crisp and refreshing, albeit not really beer.

[Muskie]

The beer thread has slowed down.

So have I, I think I have come to rest on Bell's Two Hearted. You really can't do much better for yourself. (That and it's becoming more common in the local watering holes, I know I have seen it on draft at O'Bryons and Oakley Pub in the last week,

Also, I recently did the Moerlien tour that was offered at Taste. Okay, the tour was realy a tour of the Kaufman brewey beer catacombs that stretch all under Over the Rhine. Very interesting tour, which of course ended at their tap room in Bockfest hall. As a Taste visitor they even gave me a free pint glass to take home. Then, you could walk down a hall and get a glimpse of their modern brewing operation.

Moerlien also had a STRONG presense at Taste, controlling over half the taps I would guess. On the Square they had a portable tap room (3 tastes for $5) - that booth had some interesting firkins with unique limited edition tastes by their brew master.,

At the festival Rivertown, Leinkugel, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel, Bells, Great Lakes and Yuengling all had booths. There mahy have been others, like Hudy (really part of CM), and they had Bud products in bottles Noteworthy in that I think the Bell's booth sold out of Two Hearted within hours on Saturday.

O've been meaning to taste that Redd's apple ale that everybody is advertising, any feelers on that?

I had some Woodchuck hard cider up in Woodstock, VT last fall, and that was crisp and refreshing, albeit not really beer.

Slowing down a little but beerfests start in earnest the next few weeks. I am headed to Alpine Valley in Wisconsin so I'm planning to pick up some delicious new glarus products!

[xu95]

I had a Boulevard Tank 7 over the weekend. I would give it two thumbs up.

[Milhouse]

Anyone make it out to Rhinegiest brewery in OTR? opened saturday, wasn't able to get down there this weekend, but excited to check it out none the less.

[outsideobserver11]

For any Centerville/Dayton area folks..a New brewpub just opened on 48 called Lock 27 Brewing. It's a local guy that has been brewing his own for years and decided to take the plunge. Hoping to check it out this week. The owner has been a home-brewer since the mid 90's and I've heard great things about the place.

[UCGRAD4X]

I had a Boulevard Tank 7 over the weekend. I would give it two thumbs up.

I'm a big fan of their Bully Porter.

They do some pretty good brews overall. Wheat is their biggest seller (not a big fan of wheats myself) and they're continually coming out with new and interesting stuff. They may not be the best but they are pretty consistently well above average.

Maybe not the best endorsement, but what-r-ya-gonna-do?

[UCGRAD4X]

For any Centerville/Dayton area folks..a New brewpub just opened on 48 called Lock 27 Brewing. It's a local guy that has been brewing his own for years and decided to take the plunge. Hoping to check it out this week. The owner has been a home-brewer since the mid 90's and I've heard great things about the place.

By local, I hope you mean Centerville and not Dayton. If they use the Dayton water supply I would be very cautious.:frightened:

[outsideobserver11]

By local, I hope you mean Centerville and not Dayton. If they use the Dayton water supply I would be very cautious.:frightened:

haha yes local meaning centerville. But do Dayton's credit, they can just spray the hose in a cup and call is Busch Light. They have to be close to the same. :sick:

[Pluto]

Is anyone using the Untapped app? I'm spolutnik on it

[ammtd34]

For any Centerville/Dayton area folks..a New brewpub just opened on 48 called Lock 27 Brewing. It's a local guy that has been brewing his own for years and decided to take the plunge. Hoping to check it out this week. The owner has been a home-brewer since the mid 90's and I've heard great things about the place.

Cool place, but as of last week there were none of his brews there. I can't wait until there are, though. It's basically across the street from my house. Nice to have that and Archer's within walking distance. And yes, it's definitely Centerville.

[outsideobserver11]

Cool place, but as of last week there were none of his brews there. I can't wait until there are, though. It's basically across the street from my house. Nice to have that and Archer's within walking distance. And yes, it's definitely Centerville.

Yea I heard he had samples of all of his brews on VIP night before the opening because they were free, but he just got his permit to make and sell his own brews. Should be out in the next couple of weeks.

Sidenote, I actually live within walking distance of both as well.

[Muskie]

Just visited Figure Eight Brewery. Had an ipa and hef.

[XU '11]

Is anyone using the Untapped app? I'm spolutnik on it

Yes.

If you guys haven't found it yet, highly recommend checking out beergraphs.com. It was created by the founders of the FanGraphs website dedicated to advanced baseball statistic. They use Untappd (there is no e if you're struggling to find the app) to compile ratings and numbers of checkins to rank beers and feature their own "Beers over Replacement" stat. The website and analytics are still in their infancy and very much a work in progress but its already a very cool site for beer lovers and will just continue to get better and better.

[Porkopolis]

Has anyone here tried Madtree's Identity Crisis? I had it on draft at Jefferson Social yesterday. A very interesting, impossible to categorize beer that lives up to its name. Mad Tree is fast becoming one of my favorite brewers.

[X-man]

Has anyone tried Hill Farmstead beers out of Vermont? My son in San Diego claims that they are some of the best in the business. He has some for me to try next week when I get out there for a visit.

[xu95]

I had some beer on Friday called 400 Monkeys fucking (or something like that). Ok, the last word isn't corrrect, but I don't remember what it was called. Pretty good though.

[muskiefan82]

I had some beer on Friday called 400 Monkeys fucking (or something like that). Ok, the last word isn't corrrect, but I don't remember what it was called. Pretty good though.

I believe that would be Left Hand Brewery's 400 Lb Monkey.

[Muskie]

Pluto I just added you. Also I also use the beer hunter app as well.

[XULucho27]

Is anyone using the Untapped app? I'm spolutnik on it

Yes and I'm addicted to the damn thing. I just added you as well.

Lmuniz for any other users out there.

[BlueGuy]

I signed up on Untappd... Username Tim2me

[Muskie]

I signed up on Untappd... Username Tim2me

Just added you.

[xu95]

I believe that would be Left Hand Brewery's 400 Lb Monkey.

That's it. I liked it.

[Kahns Krazy]

Over the holiday weekend I had some of the West 6th IPA in a can. It's still weird to me to drink a big beer out of a can, but it was decent.

They were sued by Magic Hat for copyright infringement. I still don't see it.

http://www.logodesignlove.com/images/contentious/magic-hat-9-west-sixth-logos.jpg

[Porkopolis]

It's still weird to me to drink a big beer out of a can

I've found canned beer to be something of a revelation. A lot less likely to experience quality issues than in bottles.

[Kahns Krazy]

I don't mind at all when I can pour it into a glass. I think part of it is that beer in a can warms up much quicker and I drink slower when I'm drinking an IPA than I do when I'm enjoying a delicious Miller 64.

[boozehound]

I played in a golf outing recently and picked up some of the West 6th cans solely because of the convenience factor and the ability to throw them in my golf bag's cooler pocket. I enjoyed it. It was nice because I was able to drink good beer instead of Bud Light. When I'm at home I pour my beer into a glass 90% of the time anyways, so it doesn't really matter to me, but it still feels kind of wrong to buy good beer in a can.

Beer in a can is similar to wine in a screw top. In actuality it is probably a better method of storage, but people (myself included) have a negative association with it.

[boozehound]

Tried Founders Devil Dancer last night. That beer has some serious kick to it. It is a Triple IPA with a darker color (for an IPA) and a pretty bold and bitter flavor. High gravity beer at 12% ABV. $21 a 4pk is steep for a beer, though. I'm glad I tried it, but it was pretty intense. I probably won't buy another pack at that price, but I will enjoy the 3 I have left.

[coasterville95]

While in that refugee camp known as the Denver International Airport waiting for Frontier to figure out how to get me home. (Note: definitely not a fan of Frontier) - i found the airport bar (imagine that) and found Boulder Brewing "Hazed and Infused". Not a bad little ale (APA) to pass the time with.

Had it both on draft in the airport bar, and in can form aboard my Frontier flight out of there.

Stress reliever!

[outsideobserver11]

While in that refugee camp known as the Denver International Airport waiting for Frontier to figure out how to get me home. (Note: definitely not a fan of Frontier) - i found the airport bar (imagine that) and found Boulder Brewing "Hazed and Infused". Not a bad little ale (APA) to pass the time with.

Had it both on draft in the airport bar, and in can form aboard my Frontier flight out of there.

Stress reliever!

I tried the hazed and infused last night and enjoyed it. I'm currently trying to get out of my high school beer phase and drink some stuff with flavor. Also last night i tried Fat Head's Trailhead and Left Hand Stranger. I enjoyed all 3 but what do I know and I'm sure some of you guys could help me, was I drinking garbage beers?

[Porkopolis]

I tried the hazed and infused last night and enjoyed it. I'm currently trying to get out of my high school beer phase and drink some stuff with flavor. Also last night i tried Fat Head's Trailhead and Left Hand Stranger. I enjoyed all 3 but what do I know and I'm sure some of you guys could help me, was I drinking garbage beers?
You definitely weren't drinking garbage. Anything from Fat Head or Left Hand is a safe bet.

[Porkopolis]

To add to my last post, you should try Fat Head's Head Hunter. My wife thought she didn't care for pale ales and that is one of the beers that changed her mind.

[ammtd34]

To add to my last post, you should try Fat Head's Head Hunter. My wife thought she didn't care for pale ales and that is one of the beers that changed her mind.

I can vouch for that, too (not your wife's pale ale tastes, but Head Hunter). I had it on tap somewhere a few weeks ago, maybe Rhinehaus. Definitely good. I'm planning on buying a bunch of beer tonight to watch the Phish webcast. I'll report back anything new I find.

[Kahns Krazy]

Could be a mess up there tonight. Isn't Chicago supposed to get the heavy rain today? Saturday and Sunday is going to be a pile of stinky hippies up there. PU.

Outside, once you get out of mass produced beers, I don't believe there is any such thing as garbage craft. You will find some you like and some you don't. Drink the ones you like, and skip the ones you don't. Tasting events, especially the ones that let you pay by the taste, are great for getting an understanding of what styles of beer you prefer.

[nuts4xu]

Could be a mess up there tonight. Isn't Chicago supposed to get the heavy rain today? Saturday and Sunday is going to be a pile of stinky hippies up there. PU.



I am fine with the hippies, but the stinky kind are just gross. I think Chicago also has a Pearl Jam Concert this weekend along with Phish. So add some stinky grunge heads to the mix, and that town will reek for days!

[Kahns Krazy]

I am glad I missed the debacle in Chicago this weekend. On show cancelled, one show with a weather delay, rain during the other show. No shelter. Flat lawn.

Back on topic, I went to the party source for the first time in a long time. They are putting a huge expansion on. Hard to believe that place isn't big enough. It would be interesting to see the inventory value at a place like that. Picked up several IPA's. Looking forward to trying some new ones.

Had the Lake Erie Monster which is always solid, but I prefer it on draft.

[nuts4xu]

I picked up a mixed 12 pack of Brooklyn Beers, they call "The Brooklyn Lineup" at the local Remke this weekend. I am a fan of the Brooklyn Brewery and haven't had a bad beer from them. The mix included pilsner, pale ale, nut brown, pennant ale, and their lager. The winter and summer are both excellent beers as well.

All 5 flavors are at least 5.0 ABV and very tasty.

[coasterville95]

Kind of late notice, I just found out last night.

Anybody going to Volksfest today? It's a craft beer fest put on by Listerman Brewing. (Which is located on Dana right by our favorite school).

They are inviting several area craft brewers to show their wares. 50 Wesr, Madtree, rivertown, quaff, Listerman, triple digit and more.

Runs tonight till 11. Supposedly started at 9am with kegs and eggs in their tap room. Ceremonial keg tapping is at 4 for the Volksfest Lager.

Huge tent right off Dana where the railroad tracks used to be. Billed as family friendly.

[Porkopolis]

I picked up a mixed 12 pack of Brooklyn Beers, they call "The Brooklyn Lineup" at the local Remke this weekend. I am a fan of the Brooklyn Brewery and haven't had a bad beer from them. The mix included pilsner, pale ale, nut brown, pennant ale, and their lager. The winter and summer are both excellent beers as well.

All 5 flavors are at least 5.0 ABV and very tasty.

I love their beer. I buy Pennant Ale whenever I can find it.

[coasterville95]

Almost to Volksfest and I just joined Untappd. User Is coasterville (imagine that).

[LA Muskie]

I like just about everything from Stone Brewing Co. Especially drinking it in their Escondido (near San Diego) beer garden.