Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts:13660
 | | 09/07/2004 4:54 PM |
| | Had a neighbor's home brew which he calls Summer Smile. I thnik it was a nice helles bier mit ein bisschen wheat. Tasty! | |
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Maineiac
Grape Sorter
Posts:294
| | 09/08/2004 12:53 AM |
| I must say I love the Magic Hat Fat Angel! Tastes alot like a West Coast Pale! Liberty Ale from Anchor is still my Favorite!
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Blair Ridley
Wine Labeler
Posts:3980
| | 09/08/2004 10:55 AM |
| Good to know - I'll try the Fat Angel next.
I've also been finishing off a case of Molson Canadien leftover from a party. Pretty good beer. | | | |
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DukeRiley
McMinnville, OR
Barrel Racker
Posts:1982
| | 09/08/2004 12:52 PM |
| It's just about time for this year's Octoberfest beers to start showing up in the stores...  | |
Heater Allen Brewing
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ormbee
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2397
| | 09/20/2004 6:54 AM |
| | Had a pacifico for the first time this weekend, nice surprise. Back to the Big Daddy IPA tonight. | | | |
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts:13660
| | 09/21/2004 1:26 AM |
| | I had some SPaten Oktoberfest the other night. It was quite tasty, but not significantly more so than regular Spaten. | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Puncher
Posts:886
| | 09/21/2004 7:16 AM |
| Belgian ales have replaced my prior steady diet of West Coast style dry hopped ales, but I still get the occasional hankering for that hempy blast of Pacific hops, especially if theres plenty of body (alcohol) to go with it. Out of bottle, not much beats the El Toro "Deuce" Imperial India Pale Ale at 7.75%. I don't know what the IBU (International Bitterness Units) rating is, but it has to be 80+.
When there's a wreck on the Bay Bridge, I'll often wait it out at 21st Ammendment Brew Pub on 2nd St. Their IPA weighs in at 7.0% abv and 78 IBU.
On my last visit, they had just finished a batch of "Double Trouble Imperial IPA". This was a hop-head's dream come true at 9.7% abv and and unreal 100 IBU. Despite the high alcohol, it's full of flavor and so compelling to drink. They serve it in 13.5 oz snifter glasses. Worth going out of your way to visit. | | | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts:2673
| | 09/22/2004 7:40 PM |
| Quote:
On my last visit, they had just finished a batch of "Double Trouble Imperial IPA". This was a hop-head's dream come true at 9.7% abv and and unreal 100 IBU. Despite the high alcohol, it's full of flavor and so compelling to drink. They serve it in 13.5 oz snifter glasses. Worth going out of your way to visit.
You are correct that is my dream.
Latley I've been entirely consumed by the Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA....mmmmmmm hops | |
"It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Puncher
Posts:886
| | 09/22/2004 9:59 PM |
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Latley I've been entirely consumed by the Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA....mmmmmmm hops
Have you tried the 90 minute @ 9%? How about the 120 minute at 21% (no typo) and 120 (!!!) IBU? | | | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts:2673
| | 09/23/2004 5:20 PM |
| | I'm actually cellaring both the 90 and 120 minute IPA's. Haven't tried them yet. But will very soon. | |
"It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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Blair Ridley
Wine Labeler
Posts:3980
| | 10/05/2004 2:53 AM |
| | I had a couple Tsing Tao's last night in the bar before dinner. From what I call, it tastes the same here (Hong Kong) as it does at home (maybe a little better thanks to the expense account!). | | | |
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ormbee
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2397
| | 10/05/2004 7:32 AM |
| Been drinking Pumpkin Ale from Portland Brewing lately. Interesting to say the least. Can't decide how much I like it yet.
Fred, Isn't about time for the hickory switch amber ale to be showing up on the east coast. | | | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts:2673
| | 10/05/2004 1:01 PM |
| Yeah, your right. I'll have to keep an eye out for it  . If you can get your hands on the Dogfish Head Pumpkin ale, pick some up, it's really good. | |
"It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts:2673
| | 10/08/2004 2:48 PM |
| Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA- Just awesome
Dogfish Head Pumpkin Ale- Sooooo GOOD! | |
"It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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David Walker
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2284
| | 10/08/2004 9:02 PM |
| | Just picked up 2 six packs of good ole stand-by's: New Castle and Harp | | | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts:2673
| | 10/11/2004 1:29 PM |
| At the Oktoberfest in Shirlington this weekend.
Dogfish, Dogfish, and more Dogfish. They were pouring the pumkin, 60 & 90 minute IPA. They even ran the 90 through dry hops before serving........OH MY GOD!!!
Rouge: So sort of stout, it was ok
Shenendoah: Mountain Ale, Very good
The line for Chimay was WAY too long. I tried a few other small breweries but nothing stood out like the 90 minute IPA. | |
"It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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jaimetown
DC area
Wine Bottler
Posts:3411
| | 10/11/2004 6:35 PM |
| | I had a Sam Adams Ocktoberfest last night at Legal Seafoods. Pretty good for this non-beer guy. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Puncher
Posts:886
| | 10/11/2004 9:32 PM |
| Attracted by the label touting thier 2003 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal, I brought home a 6-pack of Drake's IPA (San Leandro). At 7.2% alc. it had plenty of body and an abundance of fresh West Coast hop flavor. This is one I will buy again when I need a hop fix.
It may be time to do a side by side with some of the others like: Lagunitas, Stone, El Toro, and Marin BC. | | | |
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skwid
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5452
| | 10/11/2004 9:34 PM |
| | I think Pacific Coast Brewing in Oakland has most of these on tap. When should we meet there? | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Puncher
Posts:886
| | 10/12/2004 3:20 AM |
| Quote:
I think Pacific Coast Brewing in Oakland has most of these on tap. When should we meet there?
I'm still at work. If I leave now, I can be there in 20 minutes. | | | |
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