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ryslice
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« Reply #15 on Apr 29, 2010, 11:37am » | |
Is it wrong to just want to bring a bunch of beer from Quebec, even though I'm Albertan? The Unibroue brewery has some incredible ones in Blanche de Chambly, Fin de Monde, Maudite, etc. Plus they are all available in 750ml bottles, and 8% alc or more!
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« Reply #16 on Apr 29, 2010, 12:00pm » | |
OMG! Fin du Monde is awesome! Stop. Tempting. Me. to bring real beer. lmao
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ryslice
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« Reply #17 on Apr 29, 2010, 2:10pm » | |
Real beer, although more expensive; gets you way more drunk. That doesn't mean that I'm not picking up a case of miller lite to drink in the hot afternoon sun.
Microbrews at night, water-beer during the day. Good combo.
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« Reply #18 on Apr 30, 2010, 9:57am » | |
Word. I'll bring some of Charleston's own Palmetto Beer. Anybody have preferences between the Amber, Pale Ale, Charleston Lager, and Porter?
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« Reply #19 on Apr 30, 2010, 12:39pm » | |
South Carolina? That's awesome.
Just to clarify, "craft" is defined here as small-scale, independently owned, and traditionally made beers. Quebec's Unibroue make some fine beers, but in recent years they were acquired by a large Japanese based corporation (Sapporo), and now are produced on a mass-scale. It's all about supporting your community brewer and reaping the rewards of his/her quality over quantity ethos.
Given that the Gorge is at the crossroads of some strong beer cultures (portland, seattle, san fran, vancouver, _[insert your community here]_) i have no doubt that at least a few of these beer nerds also enjoy solid live music. Rep.
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« Reply #20 on May 6, 2010, 1:45am » | |
I'm all for the idea of having a craft beer exchange for us beer snobs to come together and swap delicious beers from different corners of the continent. Of course it would have to happen in the camp ground somewhere, and we'd need an easy way to identify the location from afar. Flags seem to be good at that.
Personally, Sasquatch is all about the cheaper beers. At home I drink almost exclusively craft beer (including my own home brew) but I trade it in for the lighter stuff at festivals. Henry Weinhard's is my weapon of choice at Sasquatch. It's cheaper than my favorite microbrews while still being tasty and even more drinkable in the hot May sun that the veterans among us know has a tendency to show up. I'm an IPA man normally, but I just can't get through them when it's hot. I still shy away from beers like MGD and Bud, but I understand their place and may have a couple if they're around during May long weekend.
That all being said, I am 100% in for a beer exchange. If it's a go I'll definitely bring a 6er (or more) of some of my favorites and show up to trade. Who is up for the task of hosting the beer exchange?
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« Reply #21 on May 9, 2010, 2:28am » | |
I'm so in for the beer exchange. I will be coming from Van.. Where can I buy this coconut porter?? I've being doing some research about Washington beers that might be good to try. Any suggestions welcome. Got a few great ones on the way in last year.
Was reading this article on Serious Eats the other day: http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/serio....gton-state.html
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« Reply #22 on May 9, 2010, 12:59pm » | |
nice so im assuming we are permitted to bring glass into the campground. Bonnaroo strictly prohibits glass so they take any glass beer or liquor bottles, only cans and plastic allowed. but i heard sasquatch is a little more lax. I'll bring some Montana microbrews. some great scottish ales and ipa's. Tartanic Strong Scottish Ale
Blackfoot’s . A traditional Scottish-style Strong Ale. Dark copper in color,
very full-bodied, smooth and sweet. Alcohol 7.75% by volume. lewis and clark mad max ipa and tumbleweed ipa are both really good also
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« Reply #23 on May 9, 2010, 10:26pm » | |
Sounds like their is enough interest brewing for the first ever SasqCraft. Still, if you are thinking about bringing something to potentially trade feel free to make a post so that we have a better idea of the scale of this inaugural event. For the onlookers, creating a proboards profile takes less time than you may think. Stay chuned for the flagged meeting point and time.
Unlike Bonarroo, glass is permitted in the campgrounds.
The coconut porter is made by Swans (Victoria, BC).
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« Reply #24 on May 11, 2010, 3:59pm » | |
I'd love to come hang out for a bit. If anyone is looking for a specific BC beer, I can maybe get it.
I'm looking forward to stocking up on Rogue ales while i'm down there.
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« Reply #25 on May 12, 2010, 4:13pm » | |
Rouge makes a beer called Dead Guy Ale that is awesome.
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« Reply #26 on May 12, 2010, 11:28pm » | |
May 12, 2010, 4:13pm, topspin wrote:| Rouge makes a beer called Dead Guy Ale that is awesome. |
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Yeah, that's probably their most well known. The markup is pretty high up here and only independent liquor stores carry more than two (they have like 10 non-seasonal beers). Can't wait to stock up and try some new limited edition brews.
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« Reply #27 on May 13, 2010, 12:47pm » | |
If you're in Vancouver this week, the Alibi Room currently has a wicked lineup that includes Rogues Double Mocha Porter and John John Juniper as well as many local one-off's like Central City's Chipotle Mai Bock and Conrad's Fresh Ginger Beard (the brewer is a redhead with lotsa facial hair, hence the play on words  )
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« Reply #28 on May 13, 2010, 12:54pm » | |
I won't be in Van until the 27th, but we're going to check out the Alibi Room for sure.
I'm going to see if I can bring some beers from Ontario.
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« Reply #29 on May 14, 2010, 6:10pm » | |
The Alibi Room is easily the best tap house in town, and therefore one of my favorite places to go for a drink. Always a huge selection of imported and small time local brews on tap, and the staff know their shit. It ain't cheap, but then again this city has ridiculously high priced alcohol. It makes me miss living in the States. If they ever legalize happy hours I think I'd lose my shit.
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