I recall when I first began dabbling in craft brews. The only thing I could stomach were Kolsch style. Now I very seldom drink them. And when I do, it has to be hot or I will likely be drinking a lot throughout the day.
"A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
I recall when I first began dabbling in craft brews. The only thing I could stomach were Kolsch style. Now I very seldom drink them. And when I do, it has to be hot or I will likely be drinking a lot throughout the day.
A buddy grabbed me a new one from New Glarus Brewery in WI. Gonna sample this weekend and will post then. Looking forward to trying it. New Glarus is always a treat since it can only be purchased in WI.
Went to Bell's launch at a bar nearby. Jersey just started receiving Bell's this month. Had Pool Time and Lager of the Lakes for the 1st time and the classics Oberon and Two Hearted. Pool Time was very good.
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
Washington Brewers Festival is happening this weekend. Over 500 beers to sample from 100 Washington brewers and it all happens 15 minutes from my house. I'll be there tomorrow, and typically make it an all-day affair. Can't wait! Haven't missed it in years. This is a high holy day for me.
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
Washington Brewers Festival is happening this weekend. Over 500 beers to sample from 100 Washington brewers and it all happens 15 minutes from my house. I'll be there tomorrow, and typically make it an all-day affair. Can't wait! Haven't missed it in years. This is a high holy day for me.
Make sure you take lots of picture and get a damn Uber home!
This is the new one I got from New Glarus. Real good, light easy drinker. I’d recommend grabbing a sixer for anyone in WI or that makes it up that way.
Bell's just started out east? Oh man! if you're an IPA guy, you're going to start drinking a whole lot of Two Hearted.
Just try not to gain weight like me.
Two Hearted is such a solid go to beer. It really is underrated.
The first year I poured at the GABF I poured for Bells and had no idea who they were or about their beers. It only took me about 15 minutes and a few tastings to figure out why we had a such long line throughout the fest. Was bummed to find out they didn' distribute to Colorado at that time. For the next few years I always took advantage of drinking Bells when I could. Now available in Colorado and a lot more states so not such a big deal anymore. But still damn good. Still got some Hopslam hiding in my fridge.
Bell's just started out east? Oh man! if you're an IPA guy, you're going to start drinking a whole lot of Two Hearted.
Just try not to gain weight like me.
Two Hearted is such a solid go to beer. It really is underrated.
The first year I poured at the GABF I poured for Bells and had no idea who they were or about their beers. It only took me about 15 minutes and a few tastings to figure out why we had a such long line throughout the fest. Was bummed to find out they didn' distribute to Colorado at that time. For the next few years I always took advantage of drinking Bells when I could. Now available in Colorado and a lot more states so not such a big deal anymore. But still damn good. Still got some Hopslam hiding in my fridge.
I first found it in Baton Rouge of all places 8 years ago. This was just before the craft boom. It wasn't another 3 years later before it finally surfaced here in NY.
I'm very thankful for the craft beer boom. It makes it easier for other beers to get nationally distributed!!!
Bell's just started out east? Oh man! if you're an IPA guy, you're going to start drinking a whole lot of Two Hearted.
Just try not to gain weight like me.
Two Hearted is such a solid go to beer. It really is underrated.
Hands down the most consistent beer out there.
I'm going to +1 the both of you on this.
I know that Chris (Tempo) and this Chris (darwinstheory) have different views on awesome beer, but we both agree on 2 hearted being fire! Then I have another friend who scoffs at akl the APA and IPA's I have him try. But when we go to a place that has it, he's solid with the 2 hearted. I'm a firm lover of Zombie Dust, but admittedly, especially over the last 8 months or so, it is hit or miss. Sometimes it's quite literally the best thing in the world. Other times, it tastes like swamp ass. 2 hearted is good to go and tastes the same kind of good every time.
My $.02 anyhow...
"A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
Kicking things off with Troegs First Cut tonight. Nice spring/summer IPA
Cheers, gents
best gift ever altho I just mooch of my BIL’s and SIL’s.
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
I don’t deserve my wifr. she went up to wyoming yesterday and came back with this...
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
I'm a big fan of Black Tuesday, Surly Darkness, & Polycephaly #3. Since I can't get my hands on those, my go to is Dragon's Milk. If anyone has any suggestions for a Bourbon barrel aged Imperial, that has a smooth, slightly sweet finish, I would love you forever. I am constantly on the search for something close to my favorite 3.
Bell's just started out east? Oh man! if you're an IPA guy, you're going to start drinking a whole lot of Two Hearted.
Just try not to gain weight like me.
Two Hearted is such a solid go to beer. It really is underrated.
Hands down the most consistent beer out there.
I'm going to +1 the both of you on this. I know that Chris (Tempo) and this Chris (darwinstheory) have different views on awesome beer, but we both agree on 2 hearted being fire! Then I have another friend who scoffs at all the APA and IPA's I have him try. But when we go to a place that has it, he's solid with the 2 hearted. I'm a firm lover of Zombie Dust, but admittedly, especially over the last 8 months or so, it is hit or miss. Sometimes it's quite literally the best thing in the world. Other times, it tastes like swamp ass. 2 hearted is always good to go and tastes the same kind of good every time.
My $.02 anyhow...
"A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
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Ive decided to give instagram a try. Not personal stuff- just beers!!! Please follow and like if you’re interested.
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
ive been on Instagram for about a year. But I’ve only lurked and followed beer releases. Just started to post myself yesterday.
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
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
even if I look and act really crazy.
Tom O.
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
Just try not to gain weight like me.
....THIS GUY!
Kicking things off with Troegs First Cut tonight. Nice spring/summer IPA
Cheers, gents
Was bummed to find out they didn' distribute to Colorado at that time.
For the next few years I always took advantage of drinking Bells when I could.
Now available in Colorado and a lot more states so not such a big deal anymore.
But still damn good.
Still got some Hopslam hiding in my fridge.
I'm very thankful for the craft beer boom. It makes it easier for other beers to get nationally distributed!!!
I know that Chris (Tempo) and this Chris (darwinstheory) have different views on awesome beer, but we both agree on 2 hearted being fire! Then I have another friend who scoffs at akl the APA and IPA's I have him try. But when we go to a place that has it, he's solid with the 2 hearted. I'm a firm lover of Zombie Dust, but admittedly, especially over the last 8 months or so, it is hit or miss. Sometimes it's quite literally the best thing in the world. Other times, it tastes like swamp ass. 2 hearted is good to go and tastes the same kind of good every time.
My $.02 anyhow...
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
best gift ever altho I just mooch of my BIL’s and SIL’s.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
If anyone has any suggestions for a Bourbon barrel aged Imperial, that has a smooth, slightly sweet finish, I would love you forever. I am constantly on the search for something close to my favorite 3.
My $.02 anyhow...
Regarding the Bells talk.....my BIL is in the process of making a clone of Two Hearted AS WE SPEAK.