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Post by stamper on Dec 20, 2010 9:12:40 GMT -8
let the beer discussion commence...
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Post by Drew on Dec 20, 2010 9:16:06 GMT -8
Okay, I'm going to Portland for Xmas, and I have very limited time to enjoy Portland. So which two breweries should I visit there, and which 2 beers should I have at each brewery?
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Post by stamper on Dec 20, 2010 9:19:47 GMT -8
Well, you could check out the Rogue Distillery. They make their whiskey there.
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Post by Horned Gramma on Dec 20, 2010 9:20:26 GMT -8
There's a place called Apex on SE 12th and Division that has like fifty taps. Kill all birds with one stone and just spend an afternoon there.
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Post by Drew on Dec 20, 2010 9:21:24 GMT -8
I can imagine doing that.
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Post by Drew on Dec 20, 2010 9:22:19 GMT -8
I'm feeling like this thread is going to go the way of the longboarding thread.
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Post by stamper on Dec 20, 2010 9:39:13 GMT -8
Personally, I'm a big Porter and Stout fan. I can drink just about everything, but I have an affinity for the darker beers.
But now that it's the Winter, I'll be drinking
North Coast's Old Rasputin and the Young's Double Chocolate Stout (not a craft) with increased regularity
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Post by Pea on Dec 20, 2010 13:43:33 GMT -8
Any kind of IPA holds the key to my heart. Doubles, imperials, blacks....omgahhhh
I know it's the hip brewery to be a fan of but I absolutely love Stone Brewing. They're the ultimate brewery for hop heads and really pack some intense flavors into their beers. Anyone who wants the best buzz ever needs to try their Double Bastard Ale that they release seasonally during the fall/winter. It's basically their Arrogant Bastard Ale on steroids, and packing a whopping 10.5% ABV.
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Post by Pea on Dec 20, 2010 13:45:07 GMT -8
Personally, I'm a big Porter and Stout fan. I can drink just about everything, but I have an affinity for the darker beers. But now that it's the Winter, I'll be drinking North Coast's Old Rasputin and the Young's Double Chocolate Stout (not a craft) with increased regularity I used to be huge into the dark beers, but nowadays only a few stouts and even fewer porters do it for me. When they're good though, they're fucking AWESOME. My friend left an Old Rasputin in my fridge last week and I'm debating drinking it or not. I can't remember if I've tried it before or not but I've heard it's pretty intense. |
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Post by Horned Gramma on Dec 20, 2010 13:47:06 GMT -8
I miss Lagunitas' series of Frank Zappa beers. Those were some of the tastiest, most unique brews I've ever tasted.
Lagunitas is hands down my favorite brewery. Also there's some really delicious stuff from the Lompoc brewery (special love for the Lompoc Special Draft, or LSD).
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Post by Pea on Dec 20, 2010 13:50:05 GMT -8
I fucking love Lagunitas. They just released a new "wheat beer for hop-heads" beer that I've been meaning to try. I might just pick up a bottle after work tonight.
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Post by Drew on Dec 20, 2010 15:32:00 GMT -8
I live in Montana and there are some great breweries over here as well. If you ever get a chance, pick up a beer from Blackfoot or Kettlehouse
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Post by wolfhat on Dec 20, 2010 16:07:07 GMT -8
Oregon has some of my favorite breweries, although I've never visited any of them. One of my favorites is Bridgeport. Their IPA is one of the best balanced I've ever had. For those like me who love IPAs it's not knock-your-socks-off hoppy, but I still recommend it. For those interested in the more hoppy varieties try their Hop Czar.
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Post by stamper on Dec 20, 2010 16:07:08 GMT -8
isn't Big Sky out in Montana? thoughts?
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Post by Horned Gramma on Dec 20, 2010 16:13:44 GMT -8
Ooh, I do not enjoy Bridgeport beers. Or New Belgium, for that matter - there's just a weird taste to all of their beers. Bridgeport doesn't have the body to support the flavor.
I'll swear by Rogue. Dead Guy is a staple, but their Brutal Bitter is fucking delicious too. They have just dozens of different beers, and I never get tired of trying some crazy new shit like their Juniper Ale, which - yup - tastes like juniper but it's so damn tasty.
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Post by stamper on Dec 20, 2010 16:16:08 GMT -8
I love that you can get a case of Rogue Dead Guy at Costco in Olympia for like $24.95
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Post by Whoopsie Goldberg on Dec 20, 2010 16:21:25 GMT -8
Mmmmm. It doesn't get much better than rogue..
except for a good ol' crafty PBR, right?
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Post by Horned Gramma on Dec 20, 2010 16:34:18 GMT -8
I can't drink PBR. The metal shavings make my throat all bloody.
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Post by Whoopsie Goldberg on Dec 20, 2010 16:41:32 GMT -8
yeah, just kidding. I'm more of a coors original man myself.
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Post by Horned Gramma on Dec 20, 2010 16:44:10 GMT -8
Whoopsie I can't tell if you are joking because you strike me as the kind of guy that would drink beer out of a can - which you're welcome to do, but you should start another thread to talk about it if you're going to talk about it because nothing is more off-topic in a thread called 'The Craft Beer Thread' than Coors.
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