Sidehatch
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 11, 2015 at 10:39 PM UTC
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Space wrote:
Julian, wrote:
Carlos wrote:
what if we allowed him only to post in the beer forum and the thread atomic made for him about asking him financial advice?
I just threw up a little in my mouth.
I threw up a little in my mouth when you started a thread soliciting forum member's opinion on the looks of one of the lone female forum members.
Creep.
So we all already knew this…but I guess this confirms SF=JF
BAGLEY
Joined: January 06, 2006 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 12, 2015 at 05:50 PM UTC
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I've always stood behind the Hopslam as a DIPA that stands out in what has developed as a very crowded field. This year's batch came my way this week and I've had a couple so far. I must say that the overwhelmingly fresh tropical fruit aroma that I've become accustomed to, is not there this year. Disappointing. It's still very good but, like other boardies have mentioned, it's got a lot of competition these days (particularly the Alpha Domina Mellis by DC Brau). Though it does have a very unique buzz which i have not experienced with other DIPAs in this ABV range. Anyone else?
I found it for $55/case in PA so I don't feel that it was a waste, especially because i live in Maryland where a six of very delicious Sculpin cans cost me $18.99!
Yada
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 13, 2015 at 06:38 PM UTC
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sweetcell wrote:
i'm not particularly excited for hopslam. maybe i'll change my mind if reports are that this year's batch is amaze-balls, but barring that i doubt i'll buy any. i'm not sure if the beer has gotten worse or if my tastes have change, but the last few years i've been underwhelmed.
an IIPA that i am really excited about is flying dog's single hop HBC-431. it's a one-time release made with a new experimental hop that tastes amazing. get it while you can.
I just grabbed a six pack of this, I'll report back with my findings.
stevewizzle
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 14, 2015 at 09:56 PM UTC
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i went through a 6-pack of hop hunter pretty quick this last week. solid beer, not much different than celebration. also picked up stone delicious IPA and grapefruit sculpin. not a fan of either at all, delicious has too much lemon and a nasty aftertaste, and grapefruit sculpin tastes as advertised and the result just isn't something i'm looking for in a beer. anyone know anything about stone's gluten free approach for delicious? i read something about it having to do with the yeast.
sweetcell
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 14, 2015 at 10:50 PM UTC
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Carlos wrote:
anyone know anything about stone's gluten free approach for delicious? i read something about it having to do with the yeast.
they use
Clarity-Ferm from White Labs (
source).
i've been using it occasionally on pale beers to reduce chill haze. the enzyme that it contains breaks down proteins responsible for haze. among those proteins is gluten.
Sidehatch
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 16, 2015 at 02:10 AM UTC
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Ok I like some NOFX and I like good craft beer
but I don't think I'm going to spend $8.50 for a 16 oz can of this stuff
Yada
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 17, 2015 at 03:54 PM UTC
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Yada wrote:
sweetcell wrote:
i'm not particularly excited for hopslam. maybe i'll change my mind if reports are that this year's batch is amaze-balls, but barring that i doubt i'll buy any. i'm not sure if the beer has gotten worse or if my tastes have change, but the last few years i've been underwhelmed.
an IIPA that i am really excited about is flying dog's single hop HBC-431. it's a one-time release made with a new experimental hop that tastes amazing. get it while you can.
I just grabbed a six pack of this, I'll report back with my findings.
Found this offering quite mediocre. Definitely prefer "The Truth" over it in my very honest, non beer snobbery, opinion.
Sidehatch
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 17, 2015 at 04:16 PM UTC
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I'm really enjoying the Imperial IPA's lately (other than the cost)
I think the Truth is the best offering by flying dog, have searched for this HBC one, but can't seem to find a retailer that has it (haven't looked that hard)
picked up a four pack of this and have been savoring it
Sidehatch
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 17, 2015 at 04:21 PM UTC
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just realized that DIPA and IIPA are the same thing
Imperial just sounds better
challenged
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 17, 2015 at 04:32 PM UTC
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A friend gave me 4 heady toppers. Gonna re-gift some to Bagley.
Sidehatch
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 17, 2015 at 05:08 PM UTC
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I need better friends
BAGLEY
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 17, 2015 at 06:08 PM UTC
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challenged wrote:
A friend gave me 4 heady toppers. Gonna re-gift some to Bagley.
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood
challenged
Joined: September 25, 2003 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 17, 2015 at 06:29 PM UTC
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Bagley wrote:
challenged wrote:
A friend gave me 4 heady toppers. Gonna re-gift some to Bagley.
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood
Indeed. I will leave them in the mailbox with all of the other stuff (kidding).
Sidehatch
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 17, 2015 at 06:45 PM UTC
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hutch wrote:
Sidehatch wrote:
I need better friends
you need to start buying your friends some drinks man…
see with friends like these…who needs enemies
Yada
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 17, 2015 at 07:02 PM UTC
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hutch wrote:
Sidehatch wrote:
hutch wrote:
Sidehatch wrote:
I need better friends
you need to start buying your friends some drinks man…
see with friends like these…who needs enemies
i'm sure our friendship can survive a bit of honesty…
generally speakin shows we've gone together, and it has been a noticeably long while, i've bought you two drinks you've bought me one
even shows i've gotten you a free ticket for…
i always get the first drink.. then you buy me one back.. then i buy the third.. sometimes then i buy myself a fourth.
;)
i don't really give a shit- although i do keep track- and i like to drink more, i think, but come on now.
i've decided you're kind of tightfisted at shows…the ticket dynamic regarding the Specials is what clinched it for me…lets remember i got you a free ticket and paid for mine… isn't that kind of weird?
another classic was the one where you tried to pawn off bryan "he who does not keep his word" on me regarding the breeders ticket: "I don't owe you, Bryan here does…good luck"
You fellas should take this offline or log into the James Ford account.
Yada
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Re: The Beer Thread
February 17, 2015 at 07:08 PM UTC
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I picture hutch in his cat in the hat hat acting like he's writing down a setlist but actually keeping track of the number of drinks sidehutch has purchased him throughout the evening.
pretty lulzy brah.