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« Reply #1710 on Nov 22, 2012, 12:52am » | |
I don't think I have found a Lager that really stands out among the rest. I have become quite the Ninkasi fan, so maybe this will be different.
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« Reply #1711 on Nov 22, 2012, 1:03am » | |
Thinking about hitting up a couple of breweries while I'm in Chicago this weekend. Don't know how far I'll be able to stray from the grandparents' house, but Mickey Finn's Brewery and Tighthead Brewing Company are within 10 miles of them, so I might try to sneak away with my old man to sample some of their offerings. Mickey Finn's has a 10% double IPA called Pineapple Express that sounds pretty amazing, as well as a brand new Belgium strong ale called Santa's Magic that they're tapping on Saturday. Not too many immediately caught my eye at Tighthead except for their "May The Schwartz Be With You!" Schwartzbier. I don't see too many of those around so I'd love to sample that.
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« Reply #1712 on Nov 22, 2012, 11:28am » | |
Have fun in Chicago Pea!
It took a while for me to get into lagers because I didn't used to know what a lager is. When I realized that it is the other beer family (ales vs lagers) I Dr. Garbanzoured there has to be a ton out there that I just don't know. Sure enough there are jackpots to be found.
If you are in Oregon someday I highly recommend checking out Heater Allen (Mcminnville). They are a tiny brewery that you would want to email ahead of time to ensure you can get a tasting. They make delicious lager beers.
To be honest, the first lager I got into was Trumer Pils and I am sure you can get that anywhere
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« Reply #1713 on Nov 22, 2012, 11:30am » | |
My ass kicking lager of choice is Spaten Optimator (doppelbock)
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« Reply #1714 on Nov 23, 2012, 11:51am » | |
Sam Adams winter variety pack = TOO MUCH SPICES!!!
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« Reply #1715 on Nov 25, 2012, 5:14pm » | |
I tried to write down the beers I tried this weekend but I got supremely fucked up. Here is what I had that I remember haha:
Sierra Nevada - Celebration Ale (2012)
Kulshan Brewing - Kitten Mittens Winter Warmer
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing - Steam Train Porter
Thornbridge Brewery - Kipling
10 Barrel Brewing Company - DUB Double India Pale Ale
Boundary Bay - Cabin Fever
Full Sail Brewing - Big Daddy J's Malt Liquor
Base Camp Brewing - In-Tents IPL
Out of those ones I really only didn't enjoy the Full Sail Malt Liquor. The IPL (India Pale Lager) was pretty interesting. I have never had that style before and never heard of Base Camp Brewing. I have liked everything I have tried from 10 Barrel Brewing (Bend).
On Friday we stopped at Skookum Brewery on the way back to Bellingham. I was impressed and liked pretty much all of their brews.
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« Reply #1716 on Nov 28, 2012, 8:43pm » | |
Tonight there is a three brewery brewer's night in Bellingham at Green Frog.
Sound Brewing, Bainbridge Island Brewing, and Rainy Daze Brewing
I don't know anything about these guys but I am excited to find out!
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« Reply #1717 on Dec 6, 2012, 7:36pm » | |
Had a few winter beers yesterday evening that I hadn't tried yet:
Bridgeport Ebenezer Ale
Cascade Lakes Slippery Slope
Oakshire Ill Tempered Gnome
Wasn't a huge fan of Cascade Lakes but it was a very drinkable winter warmer. I didn't finish the Bridgeport one. That was way too sweet for me. Ill Tempered Gnome won that round. It left me wanting more.
Going to try and pick up 3 different winter beers either tonight or Saturday night. Want to try all of them they have at the bottle shop by my house!
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« Reply #1718 on Dec 6, 2012, 7:46pm » | |
Bridgeport only makes shitty beers.
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« Reply #1719 on Dec 6, 2012, 7:49pm » | |
Dec 6, 2012, 7:46pm, XhornedXgrammaX wrote:| Bridgeport only makes shitty beers. |
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You know I haven't tried too many of their beers. I have had Hop Czar and Kingpin. I didn't like either of those. Every time I am in Portland I feel like I should go there and do a sampler.
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« Reply #1720 on Dec 6, 2012, 7:53pm » | |
Do yourself a favor and don't bother. I've never had a Bridgeport beer that I enjoy even a little bit.
Hop Czar tastes like Scotch tape.
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« Reply #1721 on Dec 7, 2012, 12:49am » | |
The Bainbridge brewery is actually pretty good. Battle Point IPA and Hoptopus are the best.
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« Reply #1722 on Dec 7, 2012, 12:59am » | |
Dec 7, 2012, 12:49am, nick wrote:| The Bainbridge brewery is actually pretty good. Battle Point IPA and Hoptopus are the best. |
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I have only had a chance to try the Kolsch but I thought it was pretty good. Would love to check their spot out. Do you know if they have a tasting room/pub?
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« Reply #1723 on Dec 7, 2012, 11:40am » | |
They have a pub on the island. It's pretty quiet as pubs go, but occasionally there's live local music. I'd recommend going there, sampling everything, then buying a growler or two of what you like, because it's really not worth hanging out there.
EDIT: It's called the Bainbridge Brewery, though. There's another pub on the island that everyone calls "the pub," so don't get confused by that.
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| | Re: The Craft Beer Thread
« Reply #1724 on Dec 8, 2012, 8:24pm » | |
Nov 3, 2012, 7:54am, Switch wrote:I wish you could be there too!
Does anyone want to send me a 22oz of Pumpkin beer? Nobody sells any down here and I am hankering for one (actually there is a brewery in Austin that makes one but I have heard it is kind of a joke). Help a brother out? |
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Hey Switch! Have you ever been to this place in Austin called the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium? http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/17055/?view=beerfly
Maybe you'll find better craft beers there?
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