awesome write-up, JF.
The Beer Thread
hit up meridian pint last night.
notables include allagash avance, midnight brett, and golden brett. midnight brett… i could drink a whole six pack of that in a sitting, it was that delightful. also had sour in the rye, because why not.
notables include allagash avance, midnight brett, and golden brett. midnight brett… i could drink a whole six pack of that in a sitting, it was that delightful. also had sour in the rye, because why not.
thanks for the reviews, ford. will be handy next time i'm visiting the in-laws in VT.
sweetcell wrote:
Maine BeerCo was the subject of some unfounded hype, IMO. they got some buzz and for a while Lunch was *the* beer to track down. when i finally got an opportunity to try it, it didn't live up to the hype. it was a very nice IPA, but more bitter than hoppy. i'll give it another change, when i next get the chance, but i'm no longer hunting it down.
Different strokes…., I prefer the bitter over the floral with my IPAs- ie Torpedo, Enjoy By….though I agree the Maine Beer Lunch is pricey at $15/pint bottle at Pizza Paradiso, $8.99 at total wine (when in stock) . Hopefully my friend can pick some up for me in Maine $5.99 (I know-still pricey)- store said they're allotted six cases a week and they're gone immediately
bagley - different strokes indeed! i consider torpedo to be on the flavorful/aromatic side (citra!), and Enjoy By is a hop-bomb to to bottom - both bitter and flavorful/aromatic.
maine equals weak . . . unlike like the state. bunch of crazy drunks, and seafood.
I made a really cheese intensive, caloric intestine clogging spinach lasagna tonight, and paired it will an American style barleywine.
What beer would YOU have paired it with?
What beer would YOU have paired it with?
an english barleywine.
They just put a three growler limit per person for each trip through the line limit this week. It was five when i was there.
brennser wrote:
Mindblowing isn't it how long they take to fill growlers? Even at 90 minutes I'd be there were only about 10 people in front of you right?
James wrote:
They just put a three growler limit per person for each trip through the line limit this week. It was five when i was there.brennser wrote:
Mindblowing isn't it how long they take to fill growlers? Even at 90 minutes I'd be there were only about 10 people in front of you right?
James, what's the deal with the one case limit now at The Alchemist?
I have some friends going up there in a few weeks and I'd like to fill them in.
alright… trip to worcester, MA this weekend for a bachelor party on friday night. and my new favorite brewery, tree house, has their stellar IPA on draft for growler hours. who's excited? this guy.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/28743/86237/?ba=bpk59
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/28743/86237/?ba=bpk59
Sooo.. I'm going to Columbus tomorrow morning for the weekend? Anything I should be on the lookout for?
From what I can tell, it's not a beer town at all, so I'll try and make the best of it.
From what I can tell, it's not a beer town at all, so I'll try and make the best of it.
which columbus . . . i think every state has a columbus, like every state has a woodstock.
stevewizzle wrote:
alright… trip to worcester, MA this weekend for a bachelor party on friday night. and my new favorite brewery, tree house, has their stellar IPA on draft for growler hours. who's excited? this guy.
lemme know if you need to borrow a growler so you can bring some back ;D
walkonby wrote:
which columbus . . . i think every state has a columbus, like every state has a woodstock.
every state has a springfield.
Can't say that I've ever been, but I found this place that looks worthy:
http://wobusa.com/Locations/BreweryDistrict/Menus/Bottles.aspx
or possibly here?
http://www.surlygirlsaloon.com/booze.php
More at <a href="http://beermapping.com/a/677#lat=39.95199051941238&lng=-83.00085067749023&z=3">beermapping.</a>;
http://wobusa.com/Locations/BreweryDistrict/Menus/Bottles.aspx
or possibly here?
http://www.surlygirlsaloon.com/booze.php
More at <a href="http://beermapping.com/a/677#lat=39.95199051941238&lng=-83.00085067749023&z=3">beermapping.</a>;
walkonby wrote:
which columbus . . . i think every state has a columbus, like every state has a woodstock.
Oh yeah, sorry. Columbus, Ohio. I thought my skepticism of the place would've given it away.
If you're talking about Columbus, Ohio, the Bodhi DIPA from Columbus Brewing is out of this world good. Not sure if they are bottling it yet, though they had plans to. They DO bottle their regular IPA, and it's very good as well.
Also, Bodega has an excellent draft list, with good food.
And sometimes Columbus gets shipments of Zombie Dust from Three Floyds. Also, White Rajah from the Brew Kettle sometimes makes it down that way. It's a top notch ipa. So if you're in a bottle shop or near the Whole Foods or Anderson Store out in the burbs, look for those. And Thirsty Dog's Imperial Stout is also something to grab.
If you were talking about a different Columbus, then scratch what i said.
Also, Bodega has an excellent draft list, with good food.
And sometimes Columbus gets shipments of Zombie Dust from Three Floyds. Also, White Rajah from the Brew Kettle sometimes makes it down that way. It's a top notch ipa. So if you're in a bottle shop or near the Whole Foods or Anderson Store out in the burbs, look for those. And Thirsty Dog's Imperial Stout is also something to grab.
If you were talking about a different Columbus, then scratch what i said.
imbecile wrote:
Sooo.. I'm going to Columbus tomorrow morning for the weekend? Anything I should be on the lookout for?
From what I can tell, it's not a beer town at all, so I'll try and make the best of it.
James wrote:
If you're talking about Columbus, Ohio, the Bodhi DIPA from Columbus Brewing is out of this world good. Not sure if they are bottling it yet, though they had plans to. They DO bottle their regular IPA, and it's very good as well.
Also, Bodega has an excellent draft list, with good food.
And sometimes Columbus gets shipments of Zombie Dust from Three Floyds. Also, White Rajah from the Brew Kettle sometimes makes it down that way. It's a top notch ipa. So if you're in a bottle shop or near the Whole Foods or Anderson Store out in the burbs, look for those. And Thirsty Dog's Imperial Stout is also something to grab.
If you were talking about a different Columbus, then scratch what i said.imbecile wrote:
Sooo.. I'm going to Columbus tomorrow morning for the weekend? Anything I should be on the lookout for?
From what I can tell, it's not a beer town at all, so I'll try and make the best of it.
good lord, you're a wealth of information. I'd been googling for an hour and hadn't found anything as good as what you posted in a few minutes. As a lover of hops, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for this. Thanks.
Also, my general skepticism of spending a weekend in Columbus, Ohio has more to do with THE Ohio State fans than any real or percieved knowledge of their beer scene.
james ford was born with a silver beer tap in his mouth.
sweetcell wrote:stevewizzle wrote:
alright… trip to worcester, MA this weekend for a bachelor party on friday night. and my new favorite brewery, tree house, has their stellar IPA on draft for growler hours. who's excited? this guy.
lemme know if you need to borrow a growler so you can bring some back ;D
plan is to fill two 750mls (there is a limit)… and hopefully i can stash one away for some time. what's a good approach for storing growlers? unopened, should be good for a while, right?