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  • rw160510rw160510 Posts: 982
    edited March 2018
    Picked up this today. Quite excited but I think I'll have to let it sit for a while.

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  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,952
    Two Brothers Pinball I tried at their Naperville location tonight. I had never had it. Thought it was really good. Pretty light and easy to drink. Good summer beer. 


  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,225
    bbiggs said:
    ^ what beers in particular have you been enjoying as much as zombie dust? I’m always looking for alternatives and suggestions that are just as good with similar taste. I don’t know enough about the hops to get too technical, but I believe ZD uses citra hops. I think for my tastes that kind of hop is the best tasting, but I definitely enjoy plenty of other types. 
    I didn't mean ZD clones or other ZD like APAs, just in general, so much good beer (especially in the PA category) has emerged in the past 7-8 years since Zombie came on the scene. 

    HA Tuna
    HA 2xDC
    HA Brewery only Pale Ales
    Fist City
    Maplewood Charlatan
    Brickstone 
    Basically any NEIPA brewed in chicago (Paper Wings, Cumulus, Gummy series, Son of Juice) 
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,225
    I love Citra hop as long as its still a couple week old after canning/bottling. Once it usually hits the 4-5 week mark, I tend to get an onion taste from it. And while I love onions, its not the best profile in beer. 

  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,952
    bbiggs said:
    ^ what beers in particular have you been enjoying as much as zombie dust? I’m always looking for alternatives and suggestions that are just as good with similar taste. I don’t know enough about the hops to get too technical, but I believe ZD uses citra hops. I think for my tastes that kind of hop is the best tasting, but I definitely enjoy plenty of other types. 
    I didn't mean ZD clones or other ZD like APAs, just in general, so much good beer (especially in the PA category) has emerged in the past 7-8 years since Zombie came on the scene. 

    HA Tuna
    HA 2xDC
    HA Brewery only Pale Ales
    Fist City
    Maplewood Charlatan
    Brickstone 
    Basically any NEIPA brewed in chicago (Paper Wings, Cumulus, Gummy series, Son of Juice) 
    Thanks! I’ll have to give the ones I haven’t had a try. 
  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,952

    I love Citra hop as long as its still a couple week old after canning/bottling. Once it usually hits the 4-5 week mark, I tend to get an onion taste from it. And while I love onions, its not the best profile in beer. 

    Fresh definitely = better. I’m starting to realize I like mosaic hops as well. Citra seems to be my favorite though. 
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    I recently had the great pleasure of trying Zombie Dust and I will say that I am not impressed...

    I'll have to try another one to make sure that my blasphemous statement holds true.

    Y'all need to look up Grimm and Finback breweries.  They have been producing some great beers!
  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,952
    ^ Blasphemy! ;)

    Would love to try those but they’re NY breweries, right? I don’t believe they distribute here but I could be wrong. 
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,320
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    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
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    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,320
    bbiggs said:

    I love Citra hop as long as its still a couple week old after canning/bottling. Once it usually hits the 4-5 week mark, I tend to get an onion taste from it. And while I love onions, its not the best profile in beer. 

    Fresh definitely = better. I’m starting to realize I like mosaic hops as well. Citra seems to be my favorite though. 
    I’m surpirsed you’re getting an onion flavor from citra. I only get it from buttering hops like summit and warrior. 
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • darwinstheorydarwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 6,627
    I recently had the great pleasure of trying Zombie Dust and I will say that I am not impressed...

    I'll have to try another one to make sure that my blasphemous statement holds true.

    Y'all need to look up Grimm and Finback breweries.  They have been producing some great beers!
    I blame it on not being fresh enough. :pensive:
    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • JK_LivinJK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    Happy Oberon Day!


    Alright, alright, alright!
    Tom O.
    "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
    -The Writer
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    I recently had the great pleasure of trying Zombie Dust and I will say that I am not impressed...

    I'll have to try another one to make sure that my blasphemous statement holds true.

    Y'all need to look up Grimm and Finback breweries.  They have been producing some great beers!
    I blame it on not being fresh enough. :pensive:
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
  • darwinstheorydarwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 6,627
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
    I did call it before you drank it, so I'm sticking with it! :lol:

    Anything in there that you are fond of yet?
    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,320
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • HorosHoros Posts: 4,518
    Got a few gifts from my daughter today.

    #FHP
  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,952
    ^ Wow! Very nice! You have a nice daughter! 
  • darwinstheorydarwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 6,627
    Sweet!
    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • HorosHoros Posts: 4,518
    A couple of these in there. Experimental hops really come out and it's only 4.5%.

    #FHP
  • darwinstheorydarwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 6,627
    So you get to drink several craft brews to get a good buzz instead of only a couple/few? That could be great for the day long drinking times!
    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,952
    Has anyone seen this? Looks like it comes out April 2. 


  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    Horos said:
    A couple of these in there. Experimental hops really come out and it's only 4.5%.

    If that beer says "Ron Mexico" that is HYSTERICAL!!!
  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,952
    Happy KBS Day!


  • HorosHoros Posts: 4,518
    Horos said:
    A couple of these in there. Experimental hops really come out and it's only 4.5%.

    If that beer says "Ron Mexico" that is HYSTERICAL!!!
    It does. That's the nickname given to the hop.
    #FHP
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    Horos said:
    Horos said:
    A couple of these in there. Experimental hops really come out and it's only 4.5%.

    If that beer says "Ron Mexico" that is HYSTERICAL!!!
    It does. That's the nickname given to the hop.
    Do you know the backstory behind that name?  You should look it up if you don't.  Hysterical.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!


    This shit is starting again?!?  I love this stuff!
  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,952
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!


    This shit is starting again?!?  I love this stuff!
    Yes sir! Just got released today. I’ll report back tonight on how this batch tastes. 
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    bbiggs said:
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!


    This shit is starting again?!?  I love this stuff!
    Yes sir! Just got released today. I’ll report back tonight on how this batch tastes. 
    Cool.

    I want to do a side by side of the last four years and see what's up!
  • JK_LivinJK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    Just picked up my 1st case of Oberon for the year. Can't wait until I get home from work.
    Alright, alright, alright!
    Tom O.
    "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
    -The Writer
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,856
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!



    Nice score!  I was only able to get 1 4-pack from Binny's .  Although at $25 per 4 pack, that's enough for me.
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