The Beer Thread

atomicfront wrote:
He started trolling.  He tells me not to respond which is trolling.  Now the thread is about his trolling instead of him getting an opinion. 

And not at all about beer :(

atomicfront wrote:

James wrote:
Perhaps there are certain people who post here whose beer opinion he respects. He's not going to be able to try everything, so why not get some suggestions.

But you know that, don't you. You're just trolling.

atomicfront wrote:

James wrote:
Why, because he decided to do a beer vacation to Vermont instead of Munich?

atomicfront wrote:

Yada wrote:
fellow beer snobs, any must haves on this list minus the obvious topper, lawsons, hf?

http://www.vtbrewfest.com/our_brewers.php

atomicfront, please don't give me your opinion.

You are trolling. 

Because he told me to not give my opinion.   I would not give my opinion of beer I haven't drunk before.  If he is going there why does he need your opinion on what beer to drink anyway.  Just drink the beer and make your own opinion. 

He started trolling.  He tells me not to respond which is trolling.  Now the thread is about his trolling instead of him getting an opinion. 

this is why we have a troll thread, people.

stevewizzle wrote:

atomicfront wrote:

James wrote:
Perhaps there are certain people who post here whose beer opinion he respects. He's not going to be able to try everything, so why not get some suggestions.

But you know that, don't you. You're just trolling.

atomicfront wrote:

James wrote:
Why, because he decided to do a beer vacation to Vermont instead of Munich?

atomicfront wrote:

Yada wrote:
fellow beer snobs, any must haves on this list minus the obvious topper, lawsons, hf?

http://www.vtbrewfest.com/our_brewers.php

atomicfront, please don't give me your opinion.

You are trolling. 

Because he told me to not give my opinion.   I would not give my opinion of beer I haven't drunk before.  If he is going there why does he need your opinion on what beer to drink anyway.  Just drink the beer and make your own opinion. 

He started trolling.  He tells me not to respond which is trolling.  Now the thread is about his trolling instead of him getting an opinion. 

this is why we have a troll thread, people.

Sorry for feeding the trolls.  Next time I will use the troll thread. 

This weekend a friend brought over a Quintine Blonde.  I had high hopes, but something bad must have happened at some point in the past because it was completely flat :(

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/635/5069/?ba=corby112

grateful wrote:
This weekend a friend brought over a Quintine Blonde.  I had high hopes, but something bad must have happened at some point in the past because it was completely flat :(

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/635/5069/?ba=corby112

bummer.  if it was a flip-top, the rubber gasket could have dried out, cracked and leaked.  if you're unlucky, bottle caps can leak too.

brewed an ipa one week ago with the heady topper yeast.  transferred and dry-hopped yesterday, and couldn't help but pull off an extra 12 oz to drink myself.

i must say, that yeast is absolutely incredible in the fact that it makes all the hop bitterness not seem harsh at all.

sweetcell wrote:

grateful wrote:
This weekend a friend brought over a Quintine Blonde.  I had high hopes, but something bad must have happened at some point in the past because it was completely flat :(

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/635/5069/?ba=corby112

bummer.  if it was a flip-top, the rubber gasket could have dried out, cracked and leaked.  if you're unlucky, bottle caps can leak too.

It was a flip-top - and we assumed that the seal had been compromised at some point.  Unfortunately, it was $10 for 12 ounces…

be on the lookout for special events at beer bars on Aug 1:

IPA Day Is Back: August 1, 2013
http://www.craftbeer.com/news/ipa-day-is-back-august-1-2013

James wrote:
Anybody had Founders Rubaeus yet?

it's on tap at the Big Hunt.

Thanks.

Funny I called my usual Total Wine and Whole Foods and they said they got none.

I called a second Total Wine and they told me they'd sell me one 12 oz bottle.

I called a third Total Wine and they said they had it but when I got there they had no clue and it took them awhile to find it. When they did, they asked, "How much do you want, a case?" I settled for a four pack.

sweetcell wrote:

James wrote:
Anybody had Founders Rubaeus yet?

it's on tap at the Big Hunt.

sweetcell wrote:

James wrote:
Anybody had Founders Rubaeus yet?

it's on tap at the Big Hunt.

did i miss u at the hunt tonite?

stevewizzle wrote:

sweetcell wrote:

James wrote:
Anybody had Founders Rubaeus yet?

it's on tap at the Big Hunt.

did i miss u at the hunt tonite?

nope, i said that based off their FB.  i wasn't there.

I recently returned from a multi-week trip to Southern France and northern Spain, with a stint in Pamplona.  I didn't seek out beer bars in any of these places, but nevertheless tried every beer I did see and had roughly 40 different beers on the trip.

All of them were completely and utterly forgetable, with two exceptions.  As a caveat, this was not a beer trip and I did exactly zero research into beer for this trip, so this post is limited to things i just happen to see.

Meduz - http://www.meduz.fr/# - New local brewery in Uzes, France.  The Amber being the real winner and worth seeking out in the beer desert that is the Langudeoc Region of France.  Real smooth, very good full-bodied flavor, quite a surprise.

The Bear Brewery - http://thebearbrewery.com/ - This was the real find.  Way up in the mountains I literally stumbled across this brewery and all of their beers were quite excellent, except the Pilsner which was just another boring French lager.  Their brown and amber were both really good, unfiltered and bottle conditioned; I had to explain to my non-homebrewer friend that the sediment in the bottom was yeast and was fine.

Side note:  We had just hiked up a trail for a few hours and randomly found a field of goats and a guy who made chevre from the milk of said goats.  This guy was not wearing pants and his shirt was unbuttoned and he seemed like he hadn't bathed in several weeks.  So, naturally, we bought the freshest chevre he had and hiked back to our hotel and ate it with the Brown ale (from the Bear Brewery).  Best meal of the trip. Anyway, if ever on the France/Spain border and looking for a place to spend a day and stay, Prats de Mollo was a very pleasant surprise and has good beer.

Wow, awesome post, Imbecile. Sounds like an awesome trip.

James wrote:
Wow, awesome post, Imbecile. Sounds like an awesome trip.

Thanks.  It was a great trip.  But too effing hot, except for the small time spent in the mountains.  Unless you're going for San Fermin or to see the Tour de France, or some other event that requires you be in this area in late June/July, it's not worth it especially in Spain.  Oh yeah, and boatloads of tourists suchas myself.  But still, great trip.

The first night there (in Barcelona), I did have a Duff beer while out for a walk.  http://www.duffbeer.co.uk/ - I'd heard it mentioned a few times before and figured I'd try it just to say that i did.  Awful.

I can't decide if buying fresh goat cheese from a man with no pants is the best idea ever, or the worst.

Seven beers from Lawson's at this festival!

Here is the full line up. Gettin' giddy.


http://www.vtbrewfest.com/pdfs/festival_guide.pdf

Heavy Seas Growler Launch Party!
http://www.hsbeer.com/growler-launch-party/
Includes Growler Fills & Beer Samples*
This Friday - July 19th  4 - 7 PM

We've got extrAARGHdinary news! For the first time ever, Heavy Seas will be filling growlers at our brewery with your favorite Heavy Seas beer! Thanks to changes in legislation, you can now take home 64 fluid ounces of the freshest draft beer that we offer directly from where it's made! Stop in anytime from 4 - 7 pm this Friday to get your growler filled & to join in the celebration!

*Souvenir pint glass & 5 beer samples for $5

After July 19th, our weekly growler filling hours will be:
Thursdays & Fridays:  4 - 7 pm*
Saturdays: Noon - 5 pm*
ONLY on Saturdays when public tours are scheduled
(visit www.HeavySeasBeer.com for tour dates)

*These hours are temporary.
We will establish a different set of hours after the opening of our new tasting room!
Please check our website, e-Newsletter, Facebook & Twitter for updates.

reminder for those in need of some blue rock & beer this weekend:

A celebration of all things Gonzo and the Good Doctor.

This Saturday, July 20, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, with We Are Hex, will rock our outdoor stage for Gonzofest, our annual homage to Hunter S. Thompson.

"Buy the ticket, take the ride."

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. We can't guarantee we'll have them at the door, so get yours now.

"Good people drink good beer."

On draft:

    Belgian Devil (world premiere of our August Brewhouse Rarities release)
    Brewhouse Rarities Pineapple Saison
    Brewhouse Rarities Easy IPA
    Natural Selection Ale (our collaboration with Evolution Brewing Co.)
    Gonzo Imperial Porter
    Woody Creek Belgian White
    Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout
    Doggie Style Pale Ale
    UnderDog Atlantic Lager
    Snake Dog IPA

On cask:

    Raging Bitch Belgian Style IPA with mango and habanero
    Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout in oak
    Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout with chocolate mint
    Dogtoberfest Marzen with basil, green peppercorn, and grains of paradise
    Snake Dog IPA with CTZ hops and cinnamon basil


"The food factor should always be massive."

    El Cuervo Tacos
    The Smoking Swine BBQ
    Wheyich Gourmet Sandwiches

Show is 21+ and a valid ID is required for entry. All beer is sold a la carte for $4 each. All food sold separately.

http://flyingdogales.com/ai1ec_event/summer-sessions-gonzofest/

DC Beer Week is a celebration of good beer in the National Capital Region from conception to consumption and everyone and everything in between. DC Beer Week aims to educate all on good beer through various events and seminars from August 11th through the 18th. #DCBW2013

Events: http://dcbeerweek.net/flagship-events/