The Beer Thread

Julian, wrote:

SoldMyPoll4RnR wrote:

Space wrote:
One cent beers for all veterans today at Cushwa. Only the first one.

come back in with a new disguise each time

Just keep cycling thru different branches of service uniforms. Stolen valor and stolen beer.

And the coup de grâce for your 5th beer would be showing up in a Space Force uniform

In all seriousness, happy veteran’s day

Merchants marines FTW

Julian, wrote:
Merchants marines FTW

that a branch I don’t really get

sapwood are releasing two imp stouts this weekend, can be pre-ordered online for pickup:

BSCM (Limit 2): 11.5% Imperial Stout aged in Wilderness Trail Bourbon and Old Elk Wheated Whiskey barrels with Coconut and Masala Chai (Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, and Vanilla Beans)

Timestream: This is the second batch (and first in bottles) of our classic, roasty, Imperial Stout. Brewed in June, bottled in July, and aged to round out the rough edges.

Salad-Hatch. wrote:

Julian, wrote:
Merchants marines FTW

that a branch I don’t really get

[insert seamen joke here]

rando question: anyone tried Saga Brewing, from Columbia MD?

DTC just posted pix of their latest drop, and the image with three Sage beers looks both pretty and potentially tasty: a barleywine, a triple hazy and a mochaccino BBA stout.

sweetcell wrote:
rando question: anyone tried Saga Brewing, from Columbia MD?

DTC just posted pix of their latest drop, and the image with three Sage beers looks both pretty and potentially tasty: a barleywine, a triple hazy and a mochaccino BBA stout.

Sounds tasty. Apparently they don't even have a taproom yet. https://www.sagabrews.com/about-us

I propose they open one in Springfield, VA because I only ever make it to Columbia when I go to a Meriweather show.

Space wrote:

sweetcell wrote:
rando question: anyone tried Saga Brewing, from Columbia MD?

DTC just posted pix of their latest drop, and the image with three Sage beers looks both pretty and potentially tasty: a barleywine, a triple hazy and a mochaccino BBA stout.

Sounds tasty. Apparently they don't even have a taproom yet. https://www.sagabrews.com/about-us

I propose they open one in Springfield, VA because I only ever make it to Columbia when I go to a Meriweather show.

If you imbibe too much before or after a show out there, consider staying at MERRIWEATHER LAKEHOUSE, a proud member of Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection, located within a half-mile walk of Merriweather Post Pavilion.

early release for Hopslam…and no one cares

Bagley wrote:
early release for Hopslam…and no one cares

Speak for yourself. Hopslam available for the Ohio State/Michigan game? Julian may die. (And Sweetcell will no doubt show up momentarily to tell me everyone hopes I do.)

Julian, wrote:

Bagley wrote:
early release for Hopslam…and no one cares

Speak for yourself. Hopslam available for the Ohio State/Michigan game? Julian may die. (And Sweetcell will no doubt show up momentarily to tell me everyone hopes I do.)

although we are all rooting for a long slow painful one, if it's just in one day, that's really not the desired result

I mean, wutthafuggahyagonnado?

Probably too pedestrian for you beer connoisseurs but I love this year's Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada! 

Bagley wrote:
Probably too pedestrian for you beer connoisseurs but I love this year's Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada! 

i didn't like it.  too caramel-y, too malty, too little fresh-hop flavor/aroma.  but awesome that it worked for you- different strokes and whatnot.

Bagley wrote:
Probably too pedestrian for you beer connoisseurs but I love this year's Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada!

I haven't tried this year's release, however, I typically Celebrete the Celebration Ale.

In other news…

Admittedly I have no reference point, but stopped at a random store today at lunch and HOLY SHIT the BCBS prices were through the roof.

All variants were $34.99 a bottle, the Bookers/basil hayden variant was $54.99, and a four pack of the 12oz were $49.99.

Hardest pass I've done in a LOOOOONG time.

Is that normal pricing everywhere else??

Yada wrote:

Bagley wrote:
Probably too pedestrian for you beer connoisseurs but I love this year's Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada!

I haven't tried this year's release, however, I typically Celebrete the Celebration Ale.

In other news…

Admittedly I have no reference point, but stopped at a random store today at lunch and HOLY SHIT the BCBS prices were through the roof.

All variants were $34.99 a bottle, the Bookers/basil hayden variant was $54.99, and a four pack of the 12oz were $49.99.

Hardest pass I've done in a LOOOOONG time.

Is that normal pricing everywhere else??

Total Wine is about as cheap as they come. Just checked their website. 25 for Coffee and Biscotti, 40 for Barlerwine and Anniversary.  No listing for Regular, but I think I heard 13. I haven't bought any. Might pick up a single Regular at some point.

Aslin put out eight Black Friday beers, all barrel aged stouts. I must confess since the place is less than 15 mins from my house, I went three consecutive days and had a full pour each time. Wife went one of the times and got one, so I tried four of the eight.  At 12 bucks for a full pour,  I'm guessing the price point was pretty good compared to whatever the bottle price is (I didn't check.) No complaints on the beers, they were excellent…. though I stayed away from the two that were Pappy aged followed by Apple Brandy aged.

Bagley wrote:
Probably too pedestrian for you beer connoisseurs but I love this year's Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada!

I actually had it at the sierra Nevada in Asheville ( well by the airport) and thought it was pretty good
But I have to agree with sweets, little too malty, felt like it overpowered the hops
I loved their swartizbier
That brewery is quite impressive although really not my thing
But a giant piece of land with some nice views

sweetcell wrote:

Bagley wrote:
Probably too pedestrian for you beer connoisseurs but I love this year's Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada! 

i didn't like it.  too caramel-y, too malty, too little fresh-hop flavor/aroma.  but awesome that it worked for you- different strokes and whatnot.

Ha!  Yes, indeed.  That's actually why I like it so much (the caramel malt)… I think it's very well rounded.

anyone try this?    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/265657/?ba=Skabiski

Bagley wrote:
anyone try this?    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/265657/?ba=Skabiski

I think i had a bottle when it initially came out. I don't recall clamoring for a second one.  Backwoods Bastard wad tasty back in the day.