StoneTheCrow wrote:If you show up on Tuesdays, you will pretty much be assured of coming home with whatever you want of what they're bottling that week. If you come after Tuesday, keep a close eye on the Facebook page.medeski7 wrote:
Got there early enough to bring some home.
Is it roughly the same deal as Aslin in that you show up very early or you get nothing to take home?
I was planning to drive down but I'd hate to have nothing to sow for it.
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Julian, wrote:StoneTheCrow wrote:If you show up on Tuesdays, you will pretty much be assured of coming home with whatever you want of what they're bottling that week. If you come after Tuesday, keep a close eye on the Facebook page.medeski7 wrote:
Got there early enough to bring some home.
Is it roughly the same deal as Aslin in that you show up very early or you get nothing to take home?
I was planning to drive down but I'd hate to have nothing to sow for it.
That's accurate. I got there Wednesday early evening and saw they had 50 cases of each beer left before leaving. They often sell out by Thursday and have more sought after beers sold out by Wed night. Facebook is the guide though.
I have to go to an Oktoberfest thing this weekend. Assuming price is a constant, which of these not-an-IPA, nor-from-Michigan beers do I drink?
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest-Marzen
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Schlenkerla Marzen
Einbecker Pilsner
Hardywood Benny and the Fest
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest-Marzen
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Schlenkerla Marzen
Einbecker Pilsner
Hardywood Benny and the Fest
Julian, wrote:
I have to go to an Oktoberfest thing this weekend. Assuming price is a constant, which of these not-an-IPA, nor-from-Michigan beers do I drink?
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest-Marzen
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Schlenkerla Marzen
Einbecker Pilsner
Hardywood Benny and the Fest
Hardywood Benny and the Fest has the most pleasing name..
hutch wrote:I concur. But the jokey-name might not be indicative of the beer quality. Hence, I am crowdsourcing my selection to the beer nerds who frequent this thread.Julian, wrote:
I have to go to an Oktoberfest thing this weekend. Assuming price is a constant, which of these not-an-IPA, nor-from-Michigan beers do I drink?
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest-Marzen
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Schlenkerla Marzen
Einbecker Pilsner
Hardywood Benny and the Fest
Hardywood Benny and the Fest has the most pleasing name..
If you like you beer fairly plain and not hoppy …Einbecker Pilsner
but Benny and the fest is a great name and a RVA brewery
but Benny and the fest is a great name and a RVA brewery
Julian, wrote:
I have to go to an Oktoberfest thing this weekend. Assuming price is a constant, which of these not-an-IPA, nor-from-Michigan beers do I drink?
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest-Marzen
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Schlenkerla Marzen
Einbecker Pilsner
Hardywood Benny and the Fest
If you like smoked beer (I do very much, when paired with the right food) , Schlenkerla is the right choice. If you don't, and you like beers more on the malty side (without the smoke), it's a toss-up between Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr. If you like middling lagers, Einbecker would be your bet. I know nothing about the Hardywood beer, but based on their other German style beers I've had, I'd stick with a beer actually from Germany.
Space wrote:Thank you for your sage wisdom. I would've been quite embarrassed to come in here next Monday only to be informed I had ordered a sub-optimal beer.Julian, wrote:
I have to go to an Oktoberfest thing this weekend. Assuming price is a constant, which of these not-an-IPA, nor-from-Michigan beers do I drink?
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest-Marzen
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Schlenkerla Marzen
Einbecker Pilsner
Hardywood Benny and the Fest
If you like smoked beer (I do very much, when paired with the right food) , Schlenkerla is the right choice. If you don't, and you like beers more on the malty side (without the smoke), it's a toss-up between Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr. If you like middling lagers, Einbecker would be your bet. I know nothing about the Hardywood beer, but based on their other German style beers I've had, I'd stick with a beer actually from Germany.
Space wrote:
I'd stick with a beer actually from Germany.
the only issue that i have with this statement is that by the time those beers actually from germany make it here, they aren't the same beer. spending a month on a hot freighter doesn't do good things to beer.
granted we've all been conditioned to think that german beers are supposed to taste slightly stale a oxidized, so who knows… but at least the hardywood stuff might be fresh and not abused in transit. so which will be best: a staled german beer from germany, or an attempt at a german beer from in-state?
sweetcell wrote:Space wrote:
I'd stick with a beer actually from Germany.
the only issue that i have with this statement is that by the time those beers actually from germany make it here, they aren't the same beer. spending a month on a hot freighter doesn't do good things to beer.
granted we've all been conditioned to think that german beers are supposed to taste slightly stale a oxidized, so who knows… but at least the hardywood stuff might be fresh and not abused in transit. so which will be best: a staled german beer from germany, or an attempt at a german beer from in-state?
Wise words. I think it's also safe to say that since these are low abv beers, if you drink slow enough or have a designated driver, you can safely try more than one.
Space wrote:Its within walking distance. I can get straight up crunk if I so desire.sweetcell wrote:Space wrote:
I'd stick with a beer actually from Germany.
the only issue that i have with this statement is that by the time those beers actually from germany make it here, they aren't the same beer. spending a month on a hot freighter doesn't do good things to beer.
granted we've all been conditioned to think that german beers are supposed to taste slightly stale a oxidized, so who knows… but at least the hardywood stuff might be fresh and not abused in transit. so which will be best: a staled german beer from germany, or an attempt at a german beer from in-state?
Wise words. I think it's also safe to say that since these are low abv beers, if you drink slow enough or have a designated driver, you can safely try more than one.
Been lucky to imbibe some delicious beer over the past week. Spent 4 days in Seattle just as the fesh hop wave was starting - didn't catch the crest of the wave but still incredible wet hop goodness from Fremont and Laurelwood.
Holy Mountain knocking out some incredible wood aged and funky stuff.
Reubens and Stoup a 2 minute walk from each other, each with about 15-20 beers on tap.
Cloudburst is the new kid on the block - some killer IPAs - won't do taster pours though - 10oz or 16oz only.
The freshest anti hero on shelves in chicago was 6 weeks old, surprisingly enough, but perhaps the reason was 2 week old moasic hero everywhere - just delicious
Grabbed a glass of Vietnamese Speedway Stout at The Publican.
Tried a new Mexican inspired brewery owned by Rick Bayless (iss?) the celebrity chef - decent.
Then at a wedding in the suburbs was surprised (but not too surprised) to find small breweries everywhere - ended up at a great little place called Noon Whistle with solid IPAs incl a NE style IPA and berliner weisses
Holy Mountain knocking out some incredible wood aged and funky stuff.
Reubens and Stoup a 2 minute walk from each other, each with about 15-20 beers on tap.
Cloudburst is the new kid on the block - some killer IPAs - won't do taster pours though - 10oz or 16oz only.
The freshest anti hero on shelves in chicago was 6 weeks old, surprisingly enough, but perhaps the reason was 2 week old moasic hero everywhere - just delicious
Grabbed a glass of Vietnamese Speedway Stout at The Publican.
Tried a new Mexican inspired brewery owned by Rick Bayless (iss?) the celebrity chef - decent.
Then at a wedding in the suburbs was surprised (but not too surprised) to find small breweries everywhere - ended up at a great little place called Noon Whistle with solid IPAs incl a NE style IPA and berliner weisses
Anyone sampled the Firestone Luponic Distortion?
Bagley wrote:
Anyone sampled the Firestone Luponic Distortion?
i liked both 1 and 2 - 3 should be out soon i think
brennser wrote:Bagley wrote:
Anyone sampled the Firestone Luponic Distortion?
i liked both 1 and 2 - 3 should be out soon i think
Somewhat complex for a 5.9abv? Clean finish?
brennser wrote:Bagley wrote:
Anyone sampled the Firestone Luponic Distortion?
i liked both 1 and 2 - 3 should be out soon i think
as i wrote a while back, 2 left me very unimpressed and concerned that maybe i got a bad batch:
sweetcell wrote:
FW Luponic Distortion 002: meh. might be the first FW beer that i'm less than impressed with. maybe the sixer i got was mistreated on the way over here… i'm hoping this is the case, as i can't believe that FW could screw up a hoppy beer. not that i'm going to risk my money on another 6 pack…
or, maybe, i just didn't like that IPA. haven't tried it again so can't confirm or deny.
Did y'all hear the Firestone Walker is killing off Double Jack, Wookey Jack, and Opal? What a shame, all excellent beers, when fresh.
This 4 hour layover is made only slightly tolerable by Duvel on draft.
I wrote:
This 4 hour layover is made only slightly tolerable by Duvel on draft.
What airport?