state your beer, drinkers

[concealed]

excellent as always

definite sipper, the chocolate really comes forward as it warms up

[concealed]

Did you guys ever do the swap?

Interested in doing it again/or for the first time?

[shufon]

Yo I'm down to do it again for sure, but I can't until mid January at this point.

[viv1984viv]

Can get quite a few nice real ales over here in the UK, really like Hogs Back Brewery's OTT dark ale at the mo, great heavy drink.

I tried the sierra nevada beer the other day - nice and strong but I dont really like light beers.

[renski]

I'd possibly be up for end of January. I should stock up before the trade since I'm expecting my tiny pliny around that time.

[soonami]

Had Goose Island Bourbon County Stout tonight with a friend while brewing, and I have to say, I am very disappointed with this beer. It was entirely way too sweet, it was like sucking a caramel candy while drinking a mocha. The bourbon flavor came on in the end, but it was a bit harsh and overwhelming. The alcohol we very present and the carbonation was too low making this a difficult beer to finish.

What are others thoughts?

[renski]

after you mentioned that, I think I'm going to let me bottle mellow out a bit before opening it. might have to grab a couple yulesmith imperial red ales tomorrow to switch up my consistent IPA routine.

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Three latest pick ups;

Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout .. Ignore my friend's PBR in the background ;-)

Weihenstephaner Korbinian

And this one was my favorite out of the three -- Bell's Special Double Cream Stout. I could definitely session this beer.

[Happy Hooligan]

I bought a lot of beer today...

Yes, that's a case.

because I heard it was better than Lucky

for xmas and new years day

[renski]

randomly went into the store to see if they had lucky bastard and to my suprise, i got the last bottle of lucky and bottle of pliny without the rape fees. If im not lazy to drive out to stone then i think ill just do the nice thing and save the lucky for my wife since she cant drink.

[Happy Hooligan]

^once it's gone, it's gone.. that's why I bought a case

Pliny is also a great pick up

[renski]

for sure, they even had the logo in the brewery about a year before the release of it, im sure i can find more bottles local but i havent even bothered trying. might have to go one weekend and geek out on beer and cheese.

[morse9443]

downed one of these tonight. dogfish head is making some super unique brews lately.

[the Repeater]

I got one for my brother, the brass musician. Is it good?

Saw the Egyptian one too, but that's not really my style. Loving all the Harpoon Leviathan series.... can't wait to have Celebration back as well.

[Happy Hooligan]

Here's some more stone... aging... 08,09,10

[shufon]

@Stylish Pilot

Was in Jonesboro last night, stuck to drinking Diamond Bear stuff all night. Tried the Pale Ale, Celebration IPA, Paradise Porter, and Rocktoberfest. My first experience with Arkansas microbrews.. pretty standard but I enjoyed drinking something from my home state

[renski]

shufon: i have to agree, when your spoiled with home state brews and you leave you definitely have a high expectation of beer..

[shufon]

From about a week and a half ago in Manhattan:

Tröegs Mad Elf

AleSmith Yulesmith

The Mad Elf was pushing it with the sweetness.. really syrupy mouthfeel with a big cherry presence.. it was almost cough syrup-ish.. was surprised at how much I actually didn't enjoy this beer after reading all the hype on the BA forum.

The Yulesmith on the other hand was very tasty, loved every aspect of it. The bottles I got were fresh so the hops were still nice and bright. Liked it so much I actually drank two bombers by myself

[renski]

I love the yulesmith. their decadence is really good as well.

[shufon]

I'm a huge fan of The Bruery, but this was just too much for me. The overpowering raisin flavor in the front reminded me of DFH's Raison d'Extra, and it ended really dry with pears coming through which I found to be just an odd combination.. luckily, my 90 year old grandmother took a sip and liked it quite a bit, so I split the bottle with her. First time (and probably the only time) I'll ever drink a beer with her. Kinda made my Christmas

[Happy Hooligan]

I had their "Autumn Maple" and had trouble finishing it. Sometimes these "flavored beers" are just too much for me.

I shy away from any brew flavored.

[renski]

i finally got to try lucky bastard, it was a pretty good strong ale but i think im officially a hop head

[Happy Hooligan]

i finally got to try lucky bastard, it was a pretty good strong ale but i think im officially a hop head

LOL Yes, Double Bastard is stronger, and Oaked Bastard is like fine, hoppy, wine....

[shufon]

I had their "Autumn Maple" and had trouble finishing it. Sometimes these "flavored beers" are just too much for me.

I shy away from any brew flavored.

Their wild ales are delicious although they don't produce any of them regularly. Also, their saisons are really well done.. I can always drink a Saison de Lente.

Oh, and about Lucky Bastard, yeah, that beer is pretty awesome

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been drinking a lot of these lately .. my local spot always has a porter/stout that they put on sale on the low. they switch it up every week.

[Happy Hooligan]

I had some Flying Dog, "Raging Bitch". Belgium - IPA. Really hoppy and light. Not bad.

I'm not a fan of the name, but the Ale's Okay.

[concealed]

That's my favorite Flying Dog offering HH although I DO like the name

[Happy Hooligan]

That's my favorite Flying Dog offering HH although I DO like the name

I'm okay with the name too, it's just my son read the bottle and said, "Dad, you sure buy the worst names in beer."

He also was referring to the "Lucky Bastard" I bought the day before...

[shufon]

^ I've never really enjoyed anything from Flying Dog.. only thing they have going for them imo is the artwork :\

[concealed]

Gonzo Imperial Porter and said Raging Bitch are both decent, though certainly next level

artwork is cool

I need to pick up some Lukcy Basartd for my trip to Brazil, my brother in law really enjoyed the Stone brews when he was here, so I think I will bring him a few bombers as late Xmas presents

We are going to check out a new micro brewery in his city: http://www.novojornal.jor.br/publicadas/outubro/24-10-2010/Caderno_02.pdf

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