The Beer Thread

Looking at beer is like smelling music.

grateful wrote:
Looking at beer is like smelling music.

i gotta disagree.  visual assessment of a beer will impact what is tasted.  there have been numerous studies that compared taster's feedback on a beer where half the drinkers got the original light-colored version, while the other half had the same beer that was darkened with a tasteless colorant.  the "darker beer" was rated as maltier, heavier, boozier, more intense, etc… even though its taste was identical to the lighter version.

an issue that homebrewers face is that few filter their beers, so they are often (but not always) cloudier than commercial beers.  i've seen people go so far as to refuse to try a homebrew because "it's too cloudy."  how's that for affecting your appreciation of a beer!  could have been the best thing they've ever tasted, but because of its appearance they won't even give it a try.

when i started brewing, i didn't care about appearance - it's all about the taste, right?  i've since come to appreciate the impact that the eyes have on taste, and have been putting some effort into making the beer look good.  plus, it's an extra thing to geek out on ;D

aside: part of the appeal of black IPAs, in my opinion, is the visual disconnect that they create in the drinkers mind.  "a dark beer that doesn't taste too roasty?  and it's hoppy like all those light-colored IPAs???" 

Yeah, but what do your labels look like?

I don't think I notice the labels that much. But I will say Founders>Bell's for beer and label art.

I like the Maine Beer Company labels.

The one time I bought  a beer because I liked the label, the beer was terrible.

The Firestone Walker Keg Party at CK was quite awesome… and maybe with the addition of multiple other above average beers bars in the city, CK will start to become a comfy place to hang out at. I arrived at 5:30 and we had three seats at the bar. By the time we left around 8pm, the bar area still wasn't packed at all.

Did they have Sucaba? I didn't see it on the list.

Yada wrote:
The Firestone Walker Keg Party at CK was quite awesome… and maybe with the addition of multiple other above average beers bars in the city, CK will start to become a comfy place to hang out at. I arrived at 5:30 and we had three seats at the bar. By the time we left around 8pm, the bar area still wasn't packed at all.

James wrote:
Did they have Sucaba? I didn't see it on the list.

Yada wrote:
The Firestone Walker Keg Party at CK was quite awesome… and maybe with the addition of multiple other above average beers bars in the city, CK will start to become a comfy place to hang out at. I arrived at 5:30 and we had three seats at the bar. By the time we left around 8pm, the bar area still wasn't packed at all.

Negative.

James wrote:
I don't think I notice the labels that much. But I will say Founders>Bell's for beer and label art.

I like the Maine Beer Company labels.

The one time I bought  a beer because I liked the label, the beer was terrible.

Good one! I've yet to have a remarkable 21st Amendment but they've got cool art.
Same with Left Hand and Great Divide. I really was hoping to like Good JuJu when started popping up a few summers ago on the inclusion of ginger. It was very pedestrian.

I'm guessing it wasn't full because they had the same beers on at Pizza Paradiso in Dupont for half price ($4.50 Parabola, Double DBA, and Sucaba which was missing at Churchkey). Probably a third of the CK price.

Still have some left there, apparently.

Yada wrote:
The Firestone Walker Keg Party at CK was quite awesome… and maybe with the addition of multiple other above average beers bars in the city, CK will start to become a comfy place to hang out at. I arrived at 5:30 and we had three seats at the bar. By the time we left around 8pm, the bar area still wasn't packed at all.

James wrote:
I bet my wife's Whole Foods stock is a better bet than InBev. Please buy your InBev beer at Whole Foods.

Oh wait, the nanny state of Maryland doesn't allow beer sales in supermarkets. Stupid Maryland.

Whole Foods down 19 percent today.  It might be a good time for your wife to .  buy more stock.  Get at a bargain.  It is funny after you posted this Whole Foods has nose dived while InBev has kept going up.  Whole Foods was way overpriced at the time.  Still overpriced.  I might buy if it drops another 30 percent. Seems like a good company.  Almost no Debt and good ROIC. Lot of competition but their stores are still packed.

Honestly, I don't know shit about the stock market. I have my 401K in some kind of combined 20 and 30 year fund that grows more conservatively over time. I have the VA 529 College Fund for my kid. Both are doing great over the last couple of years.

My wife manages her own stock stuff. I pay no attention. She also has Target stock. How are they doing?

atomic wrote:

James wrote:
I bet my wife's Whole Foods stock is a better bet than InBev. Please buy your InBev beer at Whole Foods.

Oh wait, the nanny state of Maryland doesn't allow beer sales in supermarkets. Stupid Maryland.

Whole Foods down 19 percent today.  It might be a good time for your wife to .  buy more stock.  Get at a bargain.  It is funny after you posted this Whole Foods has nose dived while InBev has kept going up.  Whole Foods was way overpriced at the time.  Still overpriced.  I might buy if it drops another 30 percent. Seems like a good company.  Almost no Debt and good ROIC. Lot of competition but their stores are still packed.

James wrote:
I'm guessing it wasn't full because they had the same beers on at Pizza Paradiso in Dupont for half price ($4.50 Parabola, Double DBA, and Sucaba which was missing at Churchkey). Probably a third of the CK price.

Still have some left there, apparently.

Yada wrote:
The Firestone Walker Keg Party at CK was quite awesome… and maybe with the addition of multiple other above average beers bars in the city, CK will start to become a comfy place to hang out at. I arrived at 5:30 and we had three seats at the bar. By the time we left around 8pm, the bar area still wasn't packed at all.

I doubt the cost is the reason and I also doubt Paradiso was selling 10oz pours for $4.50.

9 ounces, $4.50. Sucaba wasn't on the original draft list but somehow they slipped it in there.

Firestone Walker Parabola 13.0 9oz. Draft $9.00
Firestone Walker Sucaba 13.0 9oz. Draft $9.00


1/2priced drafts from 5-7pm.


The Draft List:

Firestone Walker DBA
Firestone Walker Double DBA
Firestone Walker Easy Jack
Firestone Walker Opal
Firestone Walker Parabola
Firestone Walker Union Jack
Flying Dog Barrel Aged Gonzo
Flying Dog Bloodline
Flying Dog Easy IPA
Flying Dog K9
Flying Dog Single Hop Amarillo
Flying Dog The Truth

No Reservations needed.  All beers priced individually. 1/2priced drafts from 5-7pm.- See more at: http://www.eatyourpizza.com/#sthash.F1wlX0Ii.dpuf

Yada wrote:

James wrote:
I'm guessing it wasn't full because they had the same beers on at Pizza Paradiso in Dupont for half price ($4.50 Parabola, Double DBA, and Sucaba which was missing at Churchkey). Probably a third of the CK price.

Still have some left there, apparently.

Yada wrote:
The Firestone Walker Keg Party at CK was quite awesome… and maybe with the addition of multiple other above average beers bars in the city, CK will start to become a comfy place to hang out at. I arrived at 5:30 and we had three seats at the bar. By the time we left around 8pm, the bar area still wasn't packed at all.

I doubt the cost is the reason and I also doubt Paradiso was selling 10oz pours for $4.50.

American Beer Classic
RFK Stadium
July 12 , 2014
American Beer Classic is the ultimate opportunity to celebrate and experience America?s finest beers. Sample and learn from a diverse lineup of breweries while connecting with other beer enthusiasts.
www.americanbeerclassic.com

James wrote:
9 ounces, $4.50. Sucaba wasn't on the original draft list but somehow they slipped it in there.

Firestone Walker Parabola 13.0 9oz. Draft $9.00
Firestone Walker Sucaba 13.0 9oz. Draft $9.00


1/2priced drafts from 5-7pm.


The Draft List:

Firestone Walker DBA
Firestone Walker Double DBA
Firestone Walker Easy Jack
Firestone Walker Opal
Firestone Walker Parabola
Firestone Walker Union Jack
Flying Dog Barrel Aged Gonzo
Flying Dog Bloodline
Flying Dog Easy IPA
Flying Dog K9
Flying Dog Single Hop Amarillo
Flying Dog The Truth

No Reservations needed.  All beers priced individually. 1/2priced drafts from 5-7pm.- See more at: http://www.eatyourpizza.com/#sthash.F1wlX0Ii.dpuf

Yada wrote:

James wrote:
I'm guessing it wasn't full because they had the same beers on at Pizza Paradiso in Dupont for half price ($4.50 Parabola, Double DBA, and Sucaba which was missing at Churchkey). Probably a third of the CK price.

Still have some left there, apparently.

Yada wrote:
The Firestone Walker Keg Party at CK was quite awesome… and maybe with the addition of multiple other above average beers bars in the city, CK will start to become a comfy place to hang out at. I arrived at 5:30 and we had three seats at the bar. By the time we left around 8pm, the bar area still wasn't packed at all.

I doubt the cost is the reason and I also doubt Paradiso was selling 10oz pours for $4.50.

I still don't think price has anything to do with it. I don't go to Paradiso out of convenience and the size of their bar. It's a great place if you get there early, but otherwise, you're pretty much screwed for comfort.

James wrote:
Honestly, I don't know shit about the stock market. I have my 401K in some kind of combined 20 and 30 year fund that grows more conservatively over time. I have the VA 529 College Fund for my kid. Both are doing great over the last couple of years.

My wife manages her own stock stuff. I pay no attention. She also has Target stock. How are they doing?

atomic wrote:

James wrote:
I bet my wife's Whole Foods stock is a better bet than InBev. Please buy your InBev beer at Whole Foods.

Oh wait, the nanny state of Maryland doesn't allow beer sales in supermarkets. Stupid Maryland.

Whole Foods down 19 percent today.  It might be a good time for your wife to .  buy more stock.  Get at a bargain.  It is funny after you posted this Whole Foods has nose dived while InBev has kept going up.  Whole Foods was way overpriced at the time.  Still overpriced.  I might buy if it drops another 30 percent. Seems like a good company.  Almost no Debt and good ROIC. Lot of competition but their stores are still packed.

Target hasn't done well the past year.  She would have been much better off in your 30 year fund.  My problem with these year based retirement funds is they are just made up of other funds.  So you are paying a management fee in your base fund and then you are paying fees in the funds it buys. Plus they pay hidden fees every time they sell something in the other funds.  Anyway most important thing is you are putting the max in.  Hard not to end up with a lot of money unless you are speculating on stuff.

sweetcell wrote:
American Beer Classic
RFK Stadium
July 12 , 2014
American Beer Classic is the ultimate opportunity to celebrate and experience America?s finest beers. Sample and learn from a diverse lineup of breweries while connecting with other beer enthusiasts.
www.americanbeerclassic.com

Looks like a good line-up.  More than you could possibly sample.

May end up having a chance to hit the Surly thing myself. We'll see.

My plan, I think, would be to have a full pour of Abrasive and small pours of Darkness and Pentagram. And get there plenty early for a bar seat.

Any others I "must" drink? I've had Furious and actually detested it.

Yada wrote:

James wrote:
Which ones are you (and other boardies) planning on hitting?

My wife and I are doing to Paradiso flower beer thing for lunch Thursday and the Meridian Pint sours for brunch on Sunday.

I'm likely doing the Kuhnhenn thing at Churchkey Friday with a friend or alone.



I'd also like to do the Surly/Churchkey event just so that I could have my first Abrasive, but don't know if I can swing it.

I'd also like to do the old beers thing at Meridian Pint just to have a Sucaba, but think I'll miss that one as well.  The Founders and Stone events look appealing, but likely will miss them too.

Yada wrote:
so… many… beer…events.

Not completely sure yet, but hopefully the Surly or one of the many Firestone Walker events (big hunt, paradiso, or CK).

I wish I was able to do some of the ones that are earlier in the day, but it just ain't in the cards.

LOL Blue Moon is the first one listed.

Some good breweries and some not so good ones listed.

Really though, it all depends on what beers the breweries are pouring. I mean if Dogfish is pouring 60 Minute and Goose Island is pouring Honkers and Victory is pouring their Prima Pils, and so on, there's hardly any point in going.

atomic wrote:

sweetcell wrote:
American Beer Classic
RFK Stadium
July 12 , 2014
American Beer Classic is the ultimate opportunity to celebrate and experience America?s finest beers. Sample and learn from a diverse lineup of breweries while connecting with other beer enthusiasts.
www.americanbeerclassic.com

Looks like a good line-up.  More than you could possibly sample.

James wrote:
May end up having a chance to hit the Surly thing myself. We'll see.

My plan, I think, would be to have a full pour of Abrasive and small pours of Darkness and Pentagram. And get there plenty early for a bar seat.

Any others I "must" drink? I've had Furious and actually detested it.

Yada wrote:

James wrote:
Which ones are you (and other boardies) planning on hitting?

My wife and I are doing to Paradiso flower beer thing for lunch Thursday and the Meridian Pint sours for brunch on Sunday.

I'm likely doing the Kuhnhenn thing at Churchkey Friday with a friend or alone.



I'd also like to do the Surly/Churchkey event just so that I could have my first Abrasive, but don't know if I can swing it.

I'd also like to do the old beers thing at Meridian Pint just to have a Sucaba, but think I'll miss that one as well.  The Founders and Stone events look appealing, but likely will miss them too.

Yada wrote:
so… many… beer…events.

Not completely sure yet, but hopefully the Surly or one of the many Firestone Walker events (big hunt, paradiso, or CK).

I wish I was able to do some of the ones that are earlier in the day, but it just ain't in the cards.

I haven't had Pentagram, but Darkness is pretty killer as well. I'd go with two full pours of Abrasive!

Unfortunately, I don't think I can make it tonight.