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Post by barrelproof on Oct 7, 2013 14:29:06 GMT
Really enjoyed the Anchor. Not crazy about spices in the Anderson, but they weren't over the top.
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Post by senorx on Oct 8, 2013 20:15:32 GMT
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Post by schlaghund on Oct 13, 2013 15:26:09 GMT
OK round 2. Doing a west coast ipa kit this time. Apparently this kit has a better yeast, but I'm also going to do a yeast starter. From what I've read it's pretty much 100% guarantee that you're under pitching these kits, so i'ma try this and see how ti goes. My starter...I'd like to get a stir plate for this one day.  |
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Post by chadlehompe on Oct 14, 2013 1:55:25 GMT
Virginia came in fourth for total medal count at GABF again this year -- behind Cali, Colorado and Oregon. We basically dominate faces.
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Post by RayRay on Oct 14, 2013 12:02:16 GMT
Yeah , Devils Backbone won 2 this year at the GABF, god I would kill to goto that. Also , I was able to secure two cans of this over the weekend.  So excited |
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Post by schlaghund on Oct 14, 2013 15:42:36 GMT
Look at you guys with your labeled beers...so cute.
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Post by senorx on Oct 26, 2013 21:16:18 GMT
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Post by schlaghund on Nov 3, 2013 20:13:59 GMT
I know ya'll rather drink that labeled corporate swill but I'm real excited aboot my next batch of micro-micro-brew. West coast IPA. Took a gravity measurement today to see if i'm good to bottle and it looks nice. It'll be about a 5.5% abv. Taste test is promising, nice and hoppy. lol homebrew! (this is pre-bottle btw, uncarbonated beer)  |
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Post by RayRay on Nov 4, 2013 12:57:59 GMT
nice color , dude
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Post by Frendy on Nov 4, 2013 15:21:15 GMT
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Post by senorx on Nov 4, 2013 16:08:48 GMT
I could go for some fermented maple syrup myself
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Post by Frendy on Nov 4, 2013 16:28:26 GMT
Also I just noticed your "not a labeled corporate swill" beer is being served in a Rickards glass. WHERE'D YOU GET THE RICKARDS GLASS SCHLAG?
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Post by schlaghund on Nov 4, 2013 17:19:17 GMT
Also I just noticed your "not a labeled corporate swill" beer is being served in a Rickards glass. WHERE'D YOU GET THE RICKARDS GLASS SCHLAG? I'm using it ironically. |
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Post by schlaghund on Nov 18, 2013 16:36:42 GMT
I'll be in Seattle and Vancouver this weekend, what are some decent micros I should look for while I'm there?
Also bought batch 3 of Schlagenbrau, it'll be a brown ale this time.
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Post by hardtarget on Nov 18, 2013 17:33:11 GMT
I'll be in Seattle and Vancouver this weekend, what are some decent micros I should look for while I'm there? Also bought batch 3 of Schlagenbrau, it'll be a brown ale this time. do you have time to actually go to any bars in Vancouver or Seattle? I highly recommend Alibi Room if you do (although it's in a shitty area of the city) |
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Post by Frendy on Nov 19, 2013 0:03:53 GMT
I'll be in Seattle and Vancouver this weekend, what are some decent micros I should look for while I'm there? Also bought batch 3 of Schlagenbrau, it'll be a brown ale this time. do you have time to actually go to any bars in Vancouver or Seattle? I highly recommend Alibi Room if you do (although it's in a shitty area of the city) You mean Vancouver? BOOM |
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Post by tremor on Nov 19, 2013 13:54:56 GMT
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Post by hardtarget on Nov 19, 2013 16:06:34 GMT
Edit: All had good mouthfeel. The Warpspeed had exceptional lacing. ![[smug]](//storage.proboards.com/5399816/images/VTs0vogYpUfnzfuSAJam.gif) |
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Post by sinjis on Nov 19, 2013 16:21:21 GMT
Cleveland people have a serious thing for Great Lakes Brewing's Christmas Ale. Universally people seem to love it, however the beer is terribly inconsistent from year to year. GLBC actually prides that fact stating that it's not some mass manufactured homogenous thing. In 2012 though, it kinda sucked in my opinion. When GLBC started making Christmas Ale they didn't have much competition from local breweries. But 2012, there were about 7 or 8 other widely available holiday beers from the local region. And about 4 of them were better beers last year. Still... Cleveland people raved about it even though the guy who originally created it was down in Akron making "12 dogs of Christmas Ale" for Thirsty Dog using the superior original blend.
I had my first 2013 GLBC Christmas Ale last night though... and this batch is worthy of the love. It's delicious. Haven't had the 12 dogs for this year yet... or the Hoppin' Frog which was my 2012 favorite Christmas ale. Hoppin' Frog last year tasted like Gingerbread and holidays cookies. Pretty damned agreeable stuff.
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Post by schlaghund on Nov 19, 2013 16:53:55 GMT
So gingerbread flavoring is what makes a "Christmas" Ale?
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Post by barrelproof on Nov 19, 2013 17:12:03 GMT
Ugh.
Had my first 2013/2014 Winter Welcome last week. AVB Winter Solstice too. Need to buy cases.
IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!
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Post by sinjis on Nov 19, 2013 18:30:45 GMT
So gingerbread flavoring is what makes a "Christmas" Ale? Nah. I don't think there is a universal standard for it. I think in general ... it's spices that go into Christmas things... to make it remind you of Christmas. Generally they are Winter Warmer style beers... with spice added. I've seen nutmeg, ginger, cranberry, vanilla, cinnamon, and even pine. It's just that Hoppin' Frog  Tasted like Christmas Cookie beer. Which made it feel very festive. GLBC Christmas ale has hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. But they are merely hints. Frosted Frog hit you over the head with it like a hammer. THIS IS COOKIE BEER. If I was having 2-3 beers I'd opt for the Great Lakes Ale. It's a pretty straight up good drinking beer, even though it's around 9%. Tastes very good. But if I'm having a little 11 oz fancy beer at a holiday thing, Frosted Frog all the way. At least in 2012. Not sure if it's that good this year. |
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Post by sinjis on Nov 19, 2013 18:36:18 GMT
I also had :  This the other day. It's aptly named. I liked it but it was intense. This is one to break out and scare people who think that nice old guinness is a meal in a glass. They have no idea. |
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Post by hardtarget on Nov 19, 2013 19:09:07 GMT
viscous!
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Post by sinjis on Nov 19, 2013 20:24:09 GMT
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