The Craft Beer Thread....

Horos

Almost was going to roadtrip to try it this year. It's good but I think I prefer the Elder. The Younger is stronger but that's what comes through for me. A little alcoholly. It was a good night though, here's some of what was on the tap list:

Wobbie

I need to get my hands (and lips) on some of that Pliny the elder. Sadly, Salt Lake City is probably not going to be the place :(

The Juggler

imalive said:

I need to get my hands (and lips) on some of that Pliny the elder. Sadly, Salt Lake City is probably not going to be the place :(

Cliffy6745

I had some last year, randomly walked in a bar that had it (Kraftwork). I wish I was more sober when I had it. I remember it being really good, but that's about it.

Jearlpam0925

imalive said:

I need to get my hands (and lips) on some of that Pliny the elder. Sadly, Salt Lake City is probably not going to be the place :(

A buddy of mine just got back from Utah - he said the beer/liquor laws are pretty, pretty stupid. Beautiful area, though, he said - believe he went skiing in Park City.

Sidecar had Pliny last year. I'm assuming they'll have it again - two doors away from my house and I still couldn't get my hands on one.

Cliffy6745

Jearlpam0925 said:

imalive said:

I need to get my hands (and lips) on some of that Pliny the elder. Sadly, Salt Lake City is probably not going to be the place :(

A buddy of mine just got back from Utah - he said the beer/liquor laws are pretty, pretty stupid. Beautiful area, though, he said - believe he went skiing in Park City.

Sidecar had Pliny last year. I'm assuming they'll have it again - two doors away from my house and I still couldn't get my hands on one.

Beer/liquor laws here are pretty fucking stupid too.

Jearlpam0925

Cliffy6745 said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

imalive said:

I need to get my hands (and lips) on some of that Pliny the elder. Sadly, Salt Lake City is probably not going to be the place :(

A buddy of mine just got back from Utah - he said the beer/liquor laws are pretty, pretty stupid. Beautiful area, though, he said - believe he went skiing in Park City.

Sidecar had Pliny last year. I'm assuming they'll have it again - two doors away from my house and I still couldn't get my hands on one.

Beer/liquor laws here are pretty fucking stupid too.

No doubt. But this was like you couldn't get a beer unless you ordered food kinda stupid. And certain abv levels could only be served, and some other weird shit.

Cliffy6745

Jearlpam0925 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

imalive said:

I need to get my hands (and lips) on some of that Pliny the elder. Sadly, Salt Lake City is probably not going to be the place :(

A buddy of mine just got back from Utah - he said the beer/liquor laws are pretty, pretty stupid. Beautiful area, though, he said - believe he went skiing in Park City.

Sidecar had Pliny last year. I'm assuming they'll have it again - two doors away from my house and I still couldn't get my hands on one.

Beer/liquor laws here are pretty fucking stupid too.

No doubt. But this was like you couldn't get a beer unless you ordered food kinda stupid. And certain abv levels could only be served, and some other weird shit.

Ah, yikes

Horos

I'll hook you up imalive.

PM sent.

Wobbie

Jearlpam0925 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

imalive said:

I need to get my hands (and lips) on some of that Pliny the elder. Sadly, Salt Lake City is probably not going to be the place :(

A buddy of mine just got back from Utah - he said the beer/liquor laws are pretty, pretty stupid. Beautiful area, though, he said - believe he went skiing in Park City.

Sidecar had Pliny last year. I'm assuming they'll have it again - two doors away from my house and I still couldn't get my hands on one.

Beer/liquor laws here are pretty fucking stupid too.

No doubt. But this was like you couldn't get a beer unless you ordered food kinda stupid. And certain abv levels could only be served, and some other weird shit.

OK....fuckers.....quit drinking the kool aid you've been fed.

you can get plenty drunk in shit lake salty....is it like vegas with liquor super stores? no.....but any proof or ABV is available for you. You gotta go to a state store for liquor....kinda fucked but I don't think we're the only state with that. ditto "high" beer....state store and it is a bit pricey, but I notice good beer seems to be expensive everywhere these days. you can get 4% ABV beer at the grocery store or 7-11....everything from natty light to some decent sessions beers.

some places WILL make you order food in order to drink....they are called restaurants....if you want to drink, you go to a BAR.

I did the giant 180....vegas, drinking on the street, 24/7 to here...and I survived. it was well worth it to get away from the vegas douche factor. any more misconceptions, let me know.

Wobbie

Horos said:

I'll hook you up imalive.

PM sent.

Saint Horos!!!!!

Jearlpam0925

Haha, touched a nerve, did I?

Nah, this wasn't a restaurant - had high tops, stools, etc. Dude told me him and 6 other dudes were there, he already ate. You can't join friends at a table and drink a beer while everyone else eats?

Can you also clear up whether your 3rd wife is also your sister?

Wobbie

Jearlpam0925 said:

Haha, touched a nerve, did I?

Nah, this wasn't a restaurant - had high tops, stools, etc. Dude told me him and 6 other dudes were there, he already ate. You can't join friends at a table and drink a beer while everyone else eats?

Can you also clear up whether your 3rd wife is also your sister?

no, cousin.

Yeah, the scenario you described COULD exist here....but for a regular like me, they will put a dirty plate down to make it LOOK like I'm eating, in case the alcohol police show up.

shep

imalive said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

imalive said:

I need to get my hands (and lips) on some of that Pliny the elder. Sadly, Salt Lake City is probably not going to be the place :(

A buddy of mine just got back from Utah - he said the beer/liquor laws are pretty, pretty stupid. Beautiful area, though, he said - believe he went skiing in Park City.

Sidecar had Pliny last year. I'm assuming they'll have it again - two doors away from my house and I still couldn't get my hands on one.

Beer/liquor laws here are pretty fucking stupid too.

No doubt. But this was like you couldn't get a beer unless you ordered food kinda stupid. And certain abv levels could only be served, and some other weird shit.

OK....fuckers.....quit drinking the kool aid you've been fed.

you can get plenty drunk in shit lake salty....is it like vegas with liquor super stores? no.....but any proof or ABV is available for you. You gotta go to a state store for liquor....kinda fucked but I don't think we're the only state with that. ditto "high" beer....state store and it is a bit pricey, but I notice good beer seems to be expensive everywhere these days. you can get 4% ABV beer at the grocery store or 7-11....everything from natty light to some decent sessions beers.

some places WILL make you order food in order to drink....they are called restaurants....if you want to drink, you go to a BAR.

I did the giant 180....vegas, drinking on the street, 24/7 to here...and I survived. it was well worth it to get away from the vegas douche factor. any more misconceptions, let me know.

I read an article the other day saying that draft beer is only allowed to be like 4 or 4.5% ABV in the state?

That being said, I live in Texas... the home of asinine beer laws. In this state you can't even label beer correctly by state law.... if you call something "beer" it has to be less than 4.5% abv, from 4.5 to like 7% it has to be labelled as an "ale" and anything over 7% has to be labelled "malt liquor"...

that's just the beginning...

Anyway - Mike you get to try a hopslam yet? I got a few bottles in a trade there last week... i'll send you one or two if you wanna try... fair warning though: the bottling date is 12/20/2013.... I wasn't very impressed when dude sent me a 2 month old IPA in a trade (there was actually a bottle of IPA included that was dated 10/28/2013... when I saw that I actually started thinking that dude just rooted through his beer fridge and sent me shit he didn't want anymore....)

jamminpearls

Just scored a case ofTroegs Nugget Nectar and Dogfish Aprihop. It's gonna be a fun week after all.

Horos

Thanks shep. I suggest you just drink them now. I haven't had a chance to try it yet but I can wait. I will drink it if you send it off of course. See what's around up here and if you can find something for me to send you.

Wobbie

Horos said:

I'll hook you up imalive.

PM sent.

where is that "bow down" smilie? Oh, right.....the 10C set out to ruin this place :fp:

thank you, Saint Horos!

Horos

Cliffy6745

Any home brewers think about making a Pliny clone? Won't be nearly as good obviously but still? Thoughts?

Horos

I haven't tried home brewing but I've been told you can buy an ingredient package for just that purpose.

The Juggler

cask beer fest later today for me-- http://www.thebrewworks.com/events/allentown-brew-works-cask-beer-festival/?stamp=1394899200

mfc2006

Had Epic Brewing's Big Bad Baptist last night & it was awesome.

mfc2006

Horos said:

I haven't tried home brewing but I've been told you can buy an ingredient package for just that purpose.

Hey man---next time you're in Hillsboro, go to the ABV Taproom. Awesome food & over 60 beers on tap plus a huge bottle selection.

JK_Livin

I finally made it to the Dogfish restaurant in Rehoboth, DE yesterday. I was with family so I couldn't take full advantage bu the food was good and aprihop was fresh.

JK_Livin

Just grabbed 6 bottles of this

Cliffy6745

JK_Livin said:

Just grabbed 6 bottles of this

I find it weird that Ommegang is doing this, but I really liked the beer they did last year for it.

rearviewross

Happy belated KBS day!!! Anybody score on Tuesday? I ended up with 8 bottles! Had to hit three different stores but it'll be worth it. Still have one from last year. Can't wait to compare.

Wobbie

The Juggler said:

imalive said:

I need to get my hands (and lips) on some of that Pliny the elder. Sadly, Salt Lake City is probably not going to be the place :(

I believe this will be the weekend (thanks, Horos!)...I don't, however, foresee a tulip glass. probably go with something a little less femmy.

northern spirit

FYI - Craft beer show in NIagara Falls ON Canada this Saturday, April 5,2014. $20.00 admission.Scotia Band Convention Centre.Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls.

Wobbie

no posts in over a month? man, this place is dying :(