The Beer Thread

lagas wrote:
Kunstmann beer of Chile is one of the best…unfortunately, I don't think you can get it in the US

I wonder if it's still one of the best?

slo news day… feel the need to reply to 10 yr old posts?

sweetcell wrote:
dogfish head pumpkin ale is absolutely delicious, if you don't mind a little sweet in your beer.  i've generally been impressed with 21st Ammendment's offerings, although i haven't tasted "back in black".

Remember when we were all big pumpkin beer fans?

James wrote:
This is the best pumpkin beer I've had. Better than Dogfish. This is definitely more pumpkin-y than Dogfish Punkin, whose pumpkin flavor to me is more subtle. I had a sample at my local Whole Foods, but they said they're out and may not get more. Anybody seen it anywhere in the NoVA burbs or DC?

This guy was into pumpkin beers too. Don't let him pretend he wasn't.

Ardamus wrote:
Anyone like Peroni?



Shock Top?



Or if you're broke….PBR?

Shock Top, now we're talking.

Space wrote:

sweetcell wrote:
sleeman's cream ale… damn i miss the stuff.

Maybe they have it out in Seattle?

not that i've seen.  it's source, ontario, is farther away so not too surprising. 

i have it often when i visit home, because my mom keeps buying it - even tho i'm over it.  i like to have one, to remind me of simpler times (i.e. a bit more flavor that BMC held my attention back then) but i typically leave with 5 of the 6 bottles untouched.

sweetcell wrote:

Space wrote:

sweetcell wrote:
sleeman's cream ale… damn i miss the stuff.

Maybe they have it out in Seattle?

not that i've seen.  it's source, ontario, is farther away so not too surprising. 

i have it often when i visit home, because my mom keeps buying it - even tho i'm over it.  i like to have one, to remind me of simpler times (i.e. a bit more flavor that BMC held my attention back then) but i typically leave with 5 of the 6 bottles untouched.

I've actually had it.

I once held a bring your own fancy party and a friend brought her parents, from Toronto. Her stepdad, who was wearing a kilt, brought a bunch of cans of it, proudly and loudly proclaiming how amazing it was. It wasn't, but I played along. True story.

hutch wrote:
Walkie is inconsistent as he railed against chick fil a and my eating there…

truth… and if there weren't 100's of beers better than FW, I could understand… but there are too many offerings better to line their pockets.

sweetcell wrote:


yada, what are you go-to BBA'ed beers?

In my old age, I'm falling into a Space-esque few ounce pour when drinking BBA'ed stouts. I've also recently started to clear my cellar of them.

I don't even think I have a go to at this point, but have had many delicious ones over the past year. Cycle, Fieldwork, Trillium, Veil, and Central Waters stick out in my head as some of the best I've had, even KBS and Bourbon County are better. I find the trail blazer Parabola thin and watery compared to the ones mentioned above. Additionally, I probably shouldn't comment on Barleywine as I don't even like it.

I also loved CBS, my guess is Space didn't like it because of the space ratio vs. the actual taste.

Yada wrote:

hutch wrote:
Walkie is inconsistent as he railed against chick fil a and my eating there…

truth… and if there weren't 100's of beers better than FW, I could understand… but there are too many offerings better to line their pockets.

sweetcell wrote:


yada, what are you go-to BBA'ed beers?

In my old age, I'm falling into a Space-esque few ounce pour when drinking BBA'ed stouts. I've also recently started to clear my cellar of them.

I don't even think I have a go to at this point, but have had many delicious ones over the past year. Cycle, Fieldwork, Trillium, Veil, and Central Waters stick out in my head as some of the best I've had, even KBS and Bourbon County are better. I find the trail blazer Parabola thin and watery compared to the ones mentioned above. Additionally, I probably shouldn't comment on Barleywine as I don't even like it.

I also loved CBS, my guess is Space didn't like it because of the space ratio vs. the actual taste.

My complaint about CBS is the same as my wife's…it's way too sweet. I blame the maple.

I had a phenomenal BA Stout when I was at J Westfield called "Mount Stoutmore." Even my stout hating wife loved it. Which reminds me, I need to do a write up at that trip for the two or three people on this board and the two or three people off this board who might care.

Make that four.

BTW…KBS is everywhere and seems to lost it's ability to disappear in minutes

(that's for a 4 pack)

S↑dëHã〒çh wrote:
BTW…KBS is everywhere and seems to lost it's ability to disappear in minutes

(that's for a 4 pack)

Maybe they are making more of it? It was $22.99 with no limit in Charleston SC Friday. Price and quality is still very Space approved. Though honestly I'm more excited by the cans I picked up at Charles Town Fermentory.

Yada wrote:

hutch wrote:
Walkie is inconsistent as he railed against chick fil a and my eating there…

truth… and if there weren't 100's of beers better than FW, I could understand… but there are too many offerings better to line their pockets.

sweetcell wrote:


yada, what are you go-to BBA'ed beers?

In my old age, I'm falling into a Space-esque few ounce pour when drinking BBA'ed stouts. I've also recently started to clear my cellar of them.

I don't even think I have a go to at this point, but have had many delicious ones over the past year. Cycle, Fieldwork, Trillium, Veil, and Central Waters stick out in my head as some of the best I've had, even KBS and Bourbon County are better. I find the trail blazer Parabola thin and watery compared to the ones mentioned above. Additionally, I probably shouldn't comment on Barleywine as I don't even like it.

I also loved CBS, my guess is Space didn't like it because of the space ratio vs. the actual taste.

For a long, time ago, in a beer store far far away, I enjoyed firestone walker and their brewed line ups.  i heard they got bought out at some point, but i don't follow the behind the scene activities of what companies do in their free time . . . or their paid time . . . I only care about what goes in my mouth and how it excites me in the process.  how, gay i know, but isn't that the point.  how it tastes?  I have not had a FW in a while, so I gave that beer a chance and it is my fridge now about to be swallowed long and nicely for about 45 minutes, this evening.  If it, sucks, pardon the pun, I will never buy it again.

The, end.

plus, i love the fact that quite a few of the mighty old timer beer, that once ruled the minds of people standing in line for it, are now everywhere.  Some now suck compared to the way it was, and some retain their original character . . . like founders backwoods bastard.

By the way, that Firestone Walker 2018 Sucaba, was incredible. You do have to drink it slow and savor it like you're drinking a fine glass of wine. All in all, I give it a thumbs up.

walkonbyeeeeeeeee wrote:
that Firestone Walker 2018 Sucaba,

gave that a long stare down at the bottle shop tonight, pick it up next time

but my find was Loudoun Co's Solace's Ghillie Ghillie
a quite scrumptious red IPA

also they are almost begging you to take the KBS
staff said there was some issues with WVA's shipment of KBS and there was a state law the forbid the sale of that high of alcohol
so that is why the DMV has more than usual

one thing I found annoying
big bottle vs 4 pack

Was only $1 for the 4 Pack…but you get almost another bomber oz wise for that dollar
craft beer pricing really annoys the heck out of me

some interesting events at Rustico Ballston next week

Monday
Alexandria: The Aslin Beer Dinner
https://www.facebook.com/events/1696115810446477/
we’ll offer five exceptional beers from Aslin alongside a specially designed menu by Chef de Cuisine Aaron Wright. Don’t miss this opportunity to try some deliciously rare treats like Pisghetti Western, Awkwardly Sweet and Master of Karate!

As an added bonus, the team from Aslin will be in the house, sharing stories behind their excellent brewery and outstanding beers.

The Aslin beer dinner begins at 7 PM. Tickets are $60 per person,


Wednesday
The Founders Breakfast Stout Bash: CBS, KBS + More!
https://www.facebook.com/events/192272274835604/
THE OFFICIAL FOUNDERS BREAKFAST STOUT BASH DRAFT LIST
- KBS 2017 (Bourbon BA Imperial Stout w/ Coffee & Chocolate; Draft)
- CBS 2017 (Maple-Bourbon BA Imperial Stout w/ Coffee & Chocolate; Draft)
- Breakfast Stout (Imperial Stout w/ Coffee & Chocolate; Draft)
- Backwoods Bastard 2017 (Bourbon BA Scotch Ale; Draft)
- Doom (Bourbon BA Imperial IPA; Draft)
- Lizard of Koz (Bourbon BA Imperial Stout w/ Blueberry, Chocolate & Vanilla; BTL Pour)
- Frootwood (Bourbon-Maple BA Fruit Beer w/ Cherries; BTL Pour)
- DKML (Bourbon BA Strong Ale w/ Corn; Draft)
- Fuzzy Sweater (IPA w/ Cashmere Hops; Draft)
- Nitro Rubaeus (Fruit Beer w/ Raspberry; Draft)
- All Day (Session IPA; Draft)
- Solid Gold (Premium Lager; Draft)

S↑dëHã〒çh wrote:
some interesting events at Rustico Ballston next week



Wednesday
The Founders Breakfast Stout Bash: CBS, KBS + More!
https://www.facebook.com/events/192272274835604/
THE OFFICIAL FOUNDERS BREAKFAST STOUT BASH DRAFT LIST

- Doom (Bourbon BA Imperial IPA; Draft)

The Doom's awesome!

James wrote:
There must be a few people here who drink something a cut above PBR, no?

What beers are you currently enjoying?

I'm really digging this:


And after a stop at their brewery in Cooperstown, NY, i'm enjoying the mix pack from Ommegang. Especially love the Ommegang Ale.

I've been gravitating to session ales, here in my older days.

I tried a bomber of KBS. My total Wine had plenty of it. I think they rang up the price wrong too and I got it cheaper than whatever the sign said. I liked it just fine.