The Beer Thread

Space wrote:
We go to Fredericksburg once every couple of years to go tubing. There's never been a go to brewery there but i decided to do some research…it appeared that Red Dragon has some freakishly high scores on untappd for their fruited goses and some very good scores for their NEiPA's. I'm happy to report that the scores are well deserved.

I was passing through Fredericksburg this Sunday and decided to swing by and give Red Dragon a try
I had an Imperial IPA (in the NE vein) and a scrumptious stout
nice venue too
Would definitely go again

SEA-hatch wrote:

Space wrote:
We go to Fredericksburg once every couple of years to go tubing. There's never been a go to brewery there but i decided to do some research…it appeared that Red Dragon has some freakishly high scores on untappd for their fruited goses and some very good scores for their NEiPA's. I'm happy to report that the scores are well deserved.

I was passing through Fredericksburg this Sunday and decided to swing by and give Red Dragon a try
I had an Imperial IPA (in the NE vein) and a scrumptious stout
nice venue too
Would definitely go again

Which DIPA and stout did you have?

We went tubing (rough waters!) Saturday and stopped by Red Dragon. Had the Imperial Red (Passion Fruit/Raspberry) Gose (amazing), the Oat something DIPA, the DDH DIPA, and the cinnamon/vanilla stout (all very good). The maple/chocolate stout that was "on deck" sounded tasty.

I'd rank their fruited goses right there with the Joose stuff from the Answer, and above the goses/berliners from Veil or Aslin. The DIPA's aren't quite as good as Aslin or Veil, but they're very good and much better than some of the beers I've tasted that call themselves NEIPA's.

Where are you all going tubing near Fredericksburg? Do you recall the name of the company its through?

Julian, wrote:
Where are you all going tubing near Fredericksburg? Do you recall the name of the company its through?

Virginia Outdoor Center

Space wrote:

Which DIPA and stout did you have?

the Oat something DIPA and The maple/chocolate stout
I regret not trying the gose/Bwiess, but was driving so could only sample soo much
should have gotten a few crowlers…next time

Space wrote:

Julian, wrote:
Where are you all going tubing near Fredericksburg? Do you recall the name of the company its through?

Virginia Outdoor Center

Good tip and excuse to get down there with the family and 'oh look there is a brewery right by, let's just stop in for a pint :)"

Space wrote:

Julian, wrote:
Where are you all going tubing near Fredericksburg? Do you recall the name of the company its through?

Virginia Outdoor Center

Thanks!

If you grew up in the NY area…you know who fudgie the whale is (or is that universal?)

kinda sounds disgusting…but the kitsch factor will make it move

speaking of breweries and tubing
for $99 you get transport from downtown DC to Loudoun
3-hour river tubing experience down the beautiful Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers
BBQ lunch
a trip to Vanish Farmhouse Brewery and one free 5oz taster
then a trip back home

Groupon is doing this deal for $82 right now
https://www.groupon.com/deals/sourced-adventures-48

Pretty stellar brewery list, might have to attend my first beer fest.

https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/41fc83_adc30c84c51549c6a9db959915de7811.pdf

that is an insane lineup.  not sure i've ever seen anything better.

sweetcell wrote:
that is an insane lineup.  not sure i've ever seen anything better.

Well, there were the 9:30 Forum bottle shares…

Just noticed The Truth and Raging Bitch are on sale at Safeway in Olney for 7.49.

maryland wrote:
Just noticed The Truth and Raging Bitch are on sale at Safeway in Olney for 7.49.

2013'd.

SEA-hatch wrote:

Space wrote:
Red Dragon in Fredricksburg

the Oat something DIPA and The maple/chocolate stout
should have gotten a few crowlers…next time

Took the reco on the Gose and the Black Boysenberry was really good
also has the plum razz, but that BB was so good, it made that seem meh
Got a Crowler of the In the Drink DDH and that was super juicy

Also hit the Aslin pop up at the Nats Park finally and had their BoysenBerry, Blueberry & Blackberry Berliner weisse…it was good but made me think how much I liked that Red Dragon Black Boysenberry Gose

i know these guys aren't the most inspiring brwery out there, but for some reason i've always had a soft spot for them:

BUILD YOUR OWN IPA at Heavy Seas!
Saturday, September 15
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Heavy Seas Beer
4615 Hollins Ferry Road
Halethorpe, MD 21227
http://hsbeer.com/happenings/eventDetail/ipa-bar

also, has anyone tried their TropiCannon?

other HSB to possibly look out for: Great'er Pumpkin ( Bourbon Barrel-aged Imperial Pumpkin Ale, Sept-Oct) and Schnee Boot (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Eisbock, 13%)


if anyone comes across that eisbock, please grab some and let's talk… i'd be interested in a trade.

Aslin hosted an outstanding beer fest this weekend.

I probably sampled roughly 30 (not even touching over half of the additional beers there) absolutely crushing the Space Ounce to Cost ratio.

I have no negative feedback about the event and what was nice, there were minimal below average beers at the event, so getting beer was simple. There may have only been two to three beers that actually had lines longer than 10 people.

A few highlights…

Bottle Logic - Fundamental Observation
Red Dragon - Slurricane
Triple Crossing - Citra Triangles

Yada wrote:
Aslin hosted an outstanding beer fest this weekend.

I probably sampled roughly 30 (not even touching over half of the additional beers there) absolutely crushing the Space Ounce to Cost ratio.

I have no negative feedback about the event and what was nice, there were minimal below average beers at the event, so getting beer was simple. There may have only been two to three beers that actually had lines longer than 10 people.

A few highlights…

Bottle Logic - Fundamental Observation
Red Dragon - Slurricane
Triple Crossing - Citra Triangles

My (poorer than me so probably even on a more strict ounce to cost ratio) brother is planning on visiting and going to Snallygaster with me. I wonder if we should have chosen the Aslin Fest instead?  Of course we would have had to had a designated driver for the Aslin thing whereas we can do public transport for Snally (or just sober up in the city).

Space wrote:

Yada wrote:
Aslin hosted an outstanding beer fest this weekend.

I probably sampled roughly 30 (not even touching over half of the additional beers there) absolutely crushing the Space Ounce to Cost ratio.

I have no negative feedback about the event and what was nice, there were minimal below average beers at the event, so getting beer was simple. There may have only been two to three beers that actually had lines longer than 10 people.

A few highlights…

Bottle Logic - Fundamental Observation
Red Dragon - Slurricane
Triple Crossing - Citra Triangles

My (poorer than me so probably even on a more strict ounce to cost ratio) brother is planning on visiting and going to Snallygaster with me. I wonder if we should have chosen the Aslin Fest instead?  Of course we would have had to had a designated driver for the Aslin thing whereas we can do public transport for Snally (or just sober up in the city).

$50 all you can drink vs. $50 and picking out drink tickets for pours sounds like an easy decision in terms of fiscal responsibility,  however the beer list at snally may be a bit better.

Yada wrote:

Space wrote:

Yada wrote:
Aslin hosted an outstanding beer fest this weekend.

I probably sampled roughly 30 (not even touching over half of the additional beers there) absolutely crushing the Space Ounce to Cost ratio.

I have no negative feedback about the event and what was nice, there were minimal below average beers at the event, so getting beer was simple. There may have only been two to three beers that actually had lines longer than 10 people.

A few highlights…

Bottle Logic - Fundamental Observation
Red Dragon - Slurricane
Triple Crossing - Citra Triangles

My (poorer than me so probably even on a more strict ounce to cost ratio) brother is planning on visiting and going to Snallygaster with me. I wonder if we should have chosen the Aslin Fest instead?  Of course we would have had to had a designated driver for the Aslin thing whereas we can do public transport for Snally (or just sober up in the city).

$50 all you can drink vs. $50 and picking out drink tickets for pours sounds like an easy decision in terms of fiscal responsibility,  however the beer list at snally may be a bit better.

Problem is, I don't know if i can drink $50 worth of beer. Though at Churchkey prices, that won't be a problem.

Aslin moving their headquarters to Alexandria, 15 mins from my house. Woohoo. Also still planning a new Herndon location.

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