The Beer Thread

StoneTheCrow wrote:
May resort to that. Struck out in McLean at lunch.

That's weird. Their website says they have it at TW McLean. Did you ask at the front desk?

Firsthand reports on Beer Advocate forum of it being at TW Ballston (today) and TW Springfield (yesterday).

Website also says TW Chanittly and Alexandria have it.

Also, Whole Foods Fair Lakes said they got it today, on their FB page.

Yup. Weird. Didn't ask as I've never heard of it being kept back there.

Yada: I know McGruders doesn't have it yet. Will head to the other local shops tomorrow.

Thanks for the tips, guys.

Just, the tip.

maybe this will sway hutchess from drinking that spider pooh causing beer.

http://www.phillyvoice.com/beer-drinkers-disavow-yuengling-after-owner-shows-support-for-trump/

^the owner is a dick

I'm sorry, I got greedy.  I mean, shit, it only comes out once a year.

I went back and got more backwoods bastard

plus

Avery   Botanicals and Barrels   Raspberry Sour

Wicked  Weed    Montmaretto

ok . . . now school me on storing, or drinking now / sharing with friends, of those two bombers?

Yada wrote:
maybe this will sway hutchess from drinking that spider pooh causing beer.

http://www.phillyvoice.com/beer-drinkers-disavow-yuengling-after-owner-shows-support-for-trump/

OH NO FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NOT YUENGLING..PLEASE…. YOU TAKE AWAY MY CHICK FIL A NUGGETS AND WAFFLE FRIES AND NOW THIS! HOW IS A MAN WHO CALLS HIMSELF A MAN SUPPOSED TO GET BY?


actually the truth is I won't drink Yuengling much cause of this news…. thanks for posting Yada…I had no idea…

I know I am a fag, and I should hate them, because they hate me . . . but mother fucker, those waffle fries and chicken nuggets and lemonade, from chick fil a, are so damn good!

walkie,talkie wrote:
I'm sorry, I got greedy.  I mean, shit, it only comes out once a year.

I went back and got more backwoods bastard

plus

Avery   Botanicals and Barrels   Raspberry Sour

Wicked  Weed    Montmaretto

ok . . . now school me on storing, or drinking now / sharing with friends, of those two bombers?

That Avery Sour is damn tasty. I just had one that was a year old and it was perfect. Reminds me that I need to pick up another.

I'm hearing tons of positive stuff about Lagunitas Born Yesterday.  I'm really digging the NE style IPA thing going on.  I'm told Born Yesterday really scratches that itch.  Just picked some up and looking forward to it. 

If you're not a big Arrogant Bastard or Double Bastard fan is Backwoods Bastard worth looking into?

Can someone explain, in layman's terms please, what a Grisette style is like?  Comparisons, recommendations, etc

medeski7 wrote:
I'm hearing tons of positive stuff about Lagunitas Born Yesterday.  I'm really digging the NE style IPA thing going on.  I'm told Born Yesterday really scratches that itch.  Just picked some up and looking forward to it. 

If you're not a big Arrogant Bastard or Double Bastard fan is Backwoods Bastard worth looking into?

Stone makes Arrogant Bastard, Double Bastard, and Lucky Bastard.

Founders makes Backwoods Bastard and Dirty Bastard.


The only similarities are their names.

The Stone Bastards are more hoppy. I'm a big fan of Double, but have never like Arrogant and don't even remember Lucky.

The Founders Bastards are more malty, as they are Scotch Ales. Backwoods is bourbon aged with a high ABV, so that's why everyone creams their pants for it.

So to answer your question..if you don't care for the Stone beers, it shouldn't have any bearing on whether you look into Backwoods. The question is, do you like the more maltier styles of beer?

Bagley wrote:
Can someone explain, in layman's terms please, what a Grisette style is like?  Comparisons, recommendations, etc

Ok, I'm copying this from the internet, but see below. When I think of grisette, I think something in the range of a saison, but a bit more boring. Pleasant, but boring (maybe subtle is a nicer word to use) compared to a hoppy IPA. To me, it's analogous to a white table wine. Goes good with food but not all that exciting. Manor Hill (MD) and Sly Fox (PA) make good grisettes.


Grisette actually originated in French Wallonia specifically in the Hainut province of southern Belgium. It was mostly regarded as a working class beer of the "miner's or factory workers" in the region much like saison was considered a "farmers" beer in the north. Grisette's were typically "low-alcohol, light bodied, saison-like golden ales of no great distinction" according to Phil Markowski in his Farmhouse Ales book.


COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
The Grisette is an old working class Belgian Farmhouse style that is typically brewed with wheat. This take on the classic style is a very light and sessionable farmhouse ale with subtle citrus flavor. A fluffy white head crowns this straw colored brew. Aromas of tropical fruit and grass come through on the nose. The flavor profile is dominated by citrus and slight bitter hops with a dry finish.

Bagley wrote:
Can someone explain, in layman's terms please, what a Grisette style is like?  Comparisons, recommendations, etc

think of grisette as a session saison. 

Thanks for the feedback folks.  Just as long as there's no clove presence,  I'll give it a try.

Ocelot Halloween Party Saturday night.

Join us for our Halloween party!
This year we will have Live Music from Jackie and The Treehorns!
These are guys are awesome and promised to play some cool stuff for us as well as their wonderful tunes. Check out their newest album too? https://jackieandthetreehorns.bandcamp.com/album/ru4real

BBQ from RESQ BBQ Catering will be here all night serving up incredible food.

Costume contest! Individual and couples!

And best of all, we will be dressing up too! The Brewery will pretend to be Richmond for the night and pour beers not only from us but also from our dear friends down south.

TAPLIST:

OCELOT
Feel the Break (Hoppy Wheat)
Piece of Mind (IPA)
Planets Align (IPA)
Watch Me Disappear (IPA)
Fuquette (Double IPA)
Sunnyside Dweller (Pilsner)
Candle of Thought (Saison)
Capsized (Imperial Milk Stout)
Barrel Aged Gravity Always Wins (Wee Heavy)
Barrel Aged My Only Friend (Imperial Stout)
Barrel Aged My Sweet Virginia (Barley Wine)

Nitro:
Elizabeth My Dear (Best Bitter)
Hourglass Body (Oatmeal Stout)

Cask:
Coffee and Vanilla Capsized

GUEST TAPS!!
The Veil Brewing Co. - Lord Shredder (IPA)
The Veil Brewing Co. - We Ded Mon (Triple IPA)
The Answer Brewpub - Piece of the Action (IPA)
The Answer Brewpub - Extra Credit (Double IPA)
STRANGEWAYS BREWING - Rot-in-Hell (Pumpkin Sour)
Triple Crossing Brewing - Alternating Current (IPA)
Ardent Craft Ales - NE IPA (IPA)
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery - 2015 Bourbon Barrel GBS
No cover, No tickets, No samples, No Flights, No growlers, No bottle sales, No Exceptions!
This is a night to celebrate, have fun, hang out and enjoy some great brews.

See you soon!

hold on sec…is this free??

No cover, No tickets, No samples, No Flights, No growlers, No bottle sales, No Exceptions!
This is a night to celebrate, have fun, hang out and enjoy some great brews.

I had that Veil - Lord Shredder last night. (Veil stuff is finally hitting some taps at restaurants in town.) That is a fantastic beer.

Well that sounds amazing.