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James Ford

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Re: The Beer Thread June 24, 2011 at 06:55 PM UTC #

I hated them too, when I was a beer beginner. Back when I though Magic Hat made good beer and Guinness was the best stout.

Don't worry, you'll get there. ;)

We're going to Rehoboth Sunday. Time to stock up on Dogfish 90 and Palo Santo at cheap prices and no sales tax.

walkonby wrote:
i must upload pics of my latest purchase.  a good beer haul is such a delightful feeling.  some of these beers hopefully will be new ones on most but all will be "da bomb."

and i never understand ipas.  god i hate ipas.  i don't even know why i hate them.  i just do.

walkonby

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Re: The Beer Thread June 24, 2011 at 07:15 PM UTC #

i like people who look with learing eye at those who find delight in magic hat. i like number nine. the rest . . . ehhh. guinness is harrible road tar, but i do like their harp in a basic food store selection. i also like rolling rock every now and again, so there.

Unsanity

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Re: The Beer Thread June 24, 2011 at 07:43 PM UTC #

Magic hat has some good flavors, #9 especially. The spring seasonal Vinyl is nice too. Total Wine had it on sale $3.99 a sixer and I bought a case!

James Ford

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Re: The Beer Thread June 24, 2011 at 07:45 PM UTC #

Wow, I'm going to the beach at the right time. Check out the draft list. Have to limit myself at dinner time, but I'll be good and drunk by the time I hit the beach post-lunch.

Beers On Tap
(updated 6/24/11… for the absolute latest: 302-226-BREW)
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Coco Loco (A Brewpub Exclusive, get it while you can!)

Noble Rot (on tap Friday, 6/24 at noon)

Ta Henket (on tap Friday, 6/24 at noon)

Olde School Barleywine (on tap Friday, 6/24 at noon)

Bitches Brew (on tap Friday, 6/24 at noon)

120 Minute IPA (on tap Friday, 6/24 at noon)

Theobroma

My Antonia

Festina Peche

Pangaea

Lawnmower

Raison D'Etre

Chicory Stout

Indian Brown Ale

Sah'tea

Palo Santo Marron

90 Minute IPA

60 Minute IPA

Black & Red

Zeno

Burton Baton

On Cask - 75 Minute IPA (with a cask of Spicy China right behind it!)

Dogfish Head Beach Beer (non-alcoholic birch beer

jaguar

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Re: The Beer Thread June 24, 2011 at 08:00 PM UTC #

James wrote:
We're going to Rehoboth Sunday.

I'll keep an eye out for you when I drive through. ;)

For the record, I can't stand anything that Dog Fish makes. Even the more wine-like version. It's all just nasty tasting to me! Would much prefer a nice glass of wine.

walkonby

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Re: The Beer Thread June 24, 2011 at 08:11 PM UTC #

uhmmmm . . . . birch beer. handmade. me drool now.

jaguar

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Re: The Beer Thread June 24, 2011 at 08:55 PM UTC #

Hey, Rhett. A new potential beer stop for you while in Baltimore. Could also be a nice boost for a waning neighborhood not all that far from Fells Point. It's also very close to the Zappa memorial presented as a gift to Baltimore by fans in Lithuania.

Haussner's astir? Brewer eyes landmark for brewery and German restaurant

Joke Insurance

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Re: The Beer Thread June 26, 2011 at 01:40 PM UTC #

Had these a few months ago:

sweetcell

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Re: The Beer Thread June 26, 2011 at 07:21 PM UTC #

Joke wrote:
Had these a few months ago:

… aaaaaaand?

James Ford

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Re: The Beer Thread June 27, 2011 at 06:52 PM UTC #

Two things I learned from going to Rehoboth/ Dogfish Brewpub on Sunday:

1. All of the rare beers that they tap on Friday night are gone before the start of Sunday lunch.
2. Americans really, really, really need to start working out more.

walkonby

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Re: The Beer Thread June 27, 2011 at 07:49 PM UTC #

1. i like how beer is the new . . . thing.

2. as a gay guy, i so agree. but blame beer.

walkonby

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Re: The Beer Thread June 27, 2011 at 08:38 PM UTC #

walkonby wrote:
i must upload pics of my latest purchase.  a good beer haul is such a delightful feeling.  some of these beers hopefully will be new ones on most but all will be "da bomb."

Joke Insurance

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Re: The Beer Thread June 30, 2011 at 01:02 AM UTC #

sweetcell wrote:
Joke wrote:
Had these a few months ago:

… aaaaaaand?

That's right!

sweetcell

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Re: The Beer Thread June 30, 2011 at 01:13 AM UTC #

Joke wrote:
sweetcell wrote:
Joke wrote:
Had these a few months ago:

… aaaaaaand?

That's right!

in case you missed it: that was me prodding you for an assessment, appreciation, review, diss, etc of the beverages you mentioned. anything worth tracking down?

StoneTheCrow

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Re: The Beer Thread June 30, 2011 at 01:36 PM UTC #

I can vouch for Dale's and Stone's Levitation. both are very, very good. Tho I think Stone isn't thought of too highly around here.

James Ford

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Re: The Beer Thread June 30, 2011 at 01:43 PM UTC #

By "around here" do you mean people on this board, or people in DC metro?

Rick's in Alexandria recently had an ipa tasting contest. It wasn't blind, so you knew which was which. I think the results were:

1. Firestone Walker Union Jack
2. Heavy Seas Loose Cannon
3 and 4. Port City IPA/Sierra Torpedo (can't remember which was where)
5. Victory Hop Devil
6. Stone IPA

Stone only got something like 4 out of 100 votes. Now I'm not the hugest Stone fan, but it still seems like there was some purposeful Stone hating going on. Port City IPA better than Stone IPA? Puh-leeze.

And for the record, my wife and I both contributed to the winner's tally.

StoneTheCrow wrote:
I can vouch for Dale's and Stone's Levitation.  both are very, very good.  Tho I think Stone isn't thought of too highly around here.

James Ford

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Re: The Beer Thread June 30, 2011 at 01:45 PM UTC #

Most beer by Starr Hill is pretty average, imo.

However, their Double Platinum IPA is excellent, if you like to be overwhelmed by hops. They claim an ibu of 180.

slappy

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Re: The Beer Thread June 30, 2011 at 05:18 PM UTC #

James wrote:
Now I'm not the hugest Stone fan, but it still seems like there was some purposeful Stone hating going on. Port City IPA better than Stone IPA? Puh-leeze.

That's why I only trust blind taste tests. I don't even trust myself to be unbiased.

Smith Commons is hosting a 'DMV Brewers BBQ' this Sunday.

Featured Breweries: $5 Pints

3 Stars Brewing Company // Washington, DC

DC Brau Brewing Company // Washington, DC

Baying Hound Aleworks // Rockville, MD

Flying Dog Brewery // Frederick, MD

Heavy Seas Beer // Baltimore, MD

Stillwater Artisanal Ales // Baltimore, MD

Lost Rhino Brewing Company // Ashburn, VA

Port City Brewing // Alexandria, VA

It's $20, but you get food (Kobe Beef Dogs, Short ribs, Braised Pork, Half smokes). Pretty good deal to check out the local brews if you're down with BBQ.

http://www.smithcommonsdc.com/index.php/events

James Ford

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Re: The Beer Thread June 30, 2011 at 05:42 PM UTC #

That sounds like a nice event. But not for vegetarians like us. >:(

My local Whole Foods ins having a local beers blind taste test on Saturday.

The Whole Foods in Fairfax has a keg of Founders Devil Dancer they're planning on tapping soon.

And did I mention this already? Forgive me if I already did. Initial beer list tomorrow, I guess.

Back again! This year even bigger and better. All July long every Paradiso location will be pouring nothing but IPAs on draft. Come try Domestic IPAs, International IPAs, Black IPAs, Imperial IPAs, Wheat IPAs and IPAs not normally in DC.
Paired with our special pizza, ?IP(izz)A?

sweetcell

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Re: The Beer Thread June 30, 2011 at 05:48 PM UTC #

i wonder what a wheat IPA is like. anyone tried one?

James wrote:
That sounds like a nice event. But not for vegetarians like us.  >:(

you might call them up and see if they can cut you a break since you won't be eating their expensive meat offerings… $5 for desert only or something like that.