I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
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Last evening I popped into Urge Gastropub in San Diego for a little Pliny The Elder...
@ 5 pm my barkeep asked if I wanted the Younger...
Yes.
And it was magnificent. Kicked the keg in 40 mins - on 4 oz pours...
Unreal. Slept like a hibernated bear last eve
Today Stone had it and it was kicked in 45 mins...
All hail the Pliny!!!
(Enjoying a Blind Pig as I type this)
So the other day I was privileged to enjoy a North Coast Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Rasputin. I couldn't find it again but I will say that the Laughing dog The Dogfather is a close enough second and I really enjoyed it. Not as much Bourbon and slightly hoppier. Not nearly as hoppy as the regular Old Rasputin.
So the other day I was privileged to enjoy a North Coast Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Rasputin. I couldn't find it again but I will say that the Laughing dog The Dogfather is a close enough second and I really enjoyed it. Not as much Bourbon and slightly hoppier. Not nearly as hoppy as the regular Old Rasputin.
I've still got a bottle of the 2012 BBA Old Rasputin, and it is delicious!
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Chicago-07
E.V. Milwaukee-08
Chicago 1 & 2-09
Alpine Valley 1 & 2-11
Wrigley-13
St. Paul-14
Milwaukee-14 Denver-22 St. Paul 1 & 2 - 23
Last evening I popped into Urge Gastropub in San Diego for a little Pliny The Elder...
@ 5 pm my barkeep asked if I wanted the Younger...
Yes.
And it was magnificent. Kicked the keg in 40 mins - on 4 oz pours...
Unreal. Slept like a hibernated bear last eve
Today Stone had it and it was kicked in 45 mins...
All hail the Pliny!!!
(Enjoying a Blind Pig as I type this)
You, sir, are a lucky man!
I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
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My fridge has actually gotten pretty well stocked these past few weeks since I have been so busy at work. A bunch of homebrew, a bunch of Ruthless Rye, a few random bottles and Yards Love Stout, Victory Twelve (never had it), Great Divide Hercules IPA and a bunch of other shit I can't remember.
So the other day I was privileged to enjoy a North Coast Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Rasputin. I couldn't find it again but I will say that the Laughing dog The Dogfather is a close enough second and I really enjoyed it. Not as much Bourbon and slightly hoppier. Not nearly as hoppy as the regular Old Rasputin.
I've still got a bottle of the 2012 BBA Old Rasputin, and it is delicious!
Me too me too! So tempted everytime I open my beer closet...
Omigoodness!! Shep!! I'm so sorry, I just remembered that I was gonna check out some Three Floyds for you...sorry last week was crazy hectic. I will definitely find out what they've got this week and let you know!
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Omigoodness!! Shep!! I'm so sorry, I just remembered that I was gonna check out some Three Floyds for you...sorry last week was crazy hectic. I will definitely find out what they've got this week and let you know!
No worries...
I don't think I'm going to run out of beer anytime soon.
Houston, Texas... Believe it or not, there are 7 million people here... must be a couple of fans who'd love to see you play.
Omigoodness!! Shep!! I'm so sorry, I just remembered that I was gonna check out some Three Floyds for you...sorry last week was crazy hectic. I will definitely find out what they've got this week and let you know!
Sweet warmup suit! :thumbup: If only it had a Packer logo instead.
Omigoodness!! Shep!! I'm so sorry, I just remembered that I was gonna check out some Three Floyds for you...sorry last week was crazy hectic. I will definitely find out what they've got this week and let you know!
Sweet warmup suit! :thumbup: If only it had a Packer logo instead.
Thanks! Honestly part of why I love it is because it's just close enough to Packers colors. If there were a bona fide Packers PJ outfit...I would probably just die
Shep - heading to the liquor store tonight, I'll pick some goods up for ya!
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Omigoodness!! Shep!! I'm so sorry, I just remembered that I was gonna check out some Three Floyds for you...sorry last week was crazy hectic. I will definitely find out what they've got this week and let you know!
Sweet warmup suit! :thumbup: If only it had a Packer logo instead.
Thanks! Honestly part of why I love it is because it's just close enough to Packers colors. If there were a bona fide Packers PJ outfit...I would probably just die
Shep - heading to the liquor store tonight, I'll pick some goods up for ya!
If it had Packer logos, I'd have bought it day one. :fp: And I'm sure I'd look ridiculous wearing it.
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Chicago-07
E.V. Milwaukee-08
Chicago 1 & 2-09
Alpine Valley 1 & 2-11
Wrigley-13
St. Paul-14
Milwaukee-14 Denver-22 St. Paul 1 & 2 - 23
That's my current favorite brew right now. Along with Spaten Optimator but the only place I can get that around here is at The Rathskeller in downtown Indy.
Also if you're in the Indy area, I suggest trying the Flat 12 Half Cycle IPA
I've tried the Flat 12 Amber and the Pogue's Run Porter, haven't seen very many of their other brews at the liquor stores around here.
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Anybody in the Indy area tried the Thr3e Wise Men brewing co yet?
1998 - Noblesville 2000 - Noblesville 2010 - Noblesville 2011 - EV solo St Louis, PJ20 Alpine Valley 2012 - San Fran (Oracle) 2013 - Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo 2014 - Cincy, St Louis, Detroit 2016 - Lexington, Wrigley 2018 - Wrigley 2022 - Nashville, St Louis 2024 - Noblesville, Wrigley
Finally found 2 bottles of Immort Ale and grabbed another 75min.
Believe it or not - Immort Ale is all over Texas (or at least Houston) this year... I've seen it at a bunch of grocery stores after I made a special trip down to the big liquor store to secure a 4-pack...
haven't had a beer in a couple of days now trying to battle off this flu - need to get back to drinking - my fridge is bursting at the seems!
Houston, Texas... Believe it or not, there are 7 million people here... must be a couple of fans who'd love to see you play.
Ok, question for you experts. This thread has inspired me to branch out and try a lot of new beers in the last few weeks. I had a Founders Oatmeal Stout last weekend and bought some Old Rasputin Russian Imperial stout. Loved both. My question is about aging. What types of beers do you age and how do age them? Do you keep them cold in the fridge or leave them at room temp? What does aging do?
My question is about aging. What types of beers do you age and how do age them? Do you keep them cold in the fridge or leave them at room temp? What does aging do?
First and foremost - I'm no expert. I've homebrewed in the past, made a few delicious batches, now I solely experiment with new craft beers. I am a big fan of IPA's - particularly Double IPA's - hophead if you will These beers - with the exception of Dogfish's 120 should be enjoyed fresh. My friends accuse me of being "Stone washed" because I believe in their philosophy of beer is meant to be enjoyed fresh. Hence, my love and adoration for IPA's = not much around for storage
On to your question...
For the handful of beers that improve over time: try Lambics, Barleywines, old & strong ales and some Imperial Stouts. The idea of aging beer is to see what it tastes like more mature, so buy a few bottles of each - try each immediately. Then wait. 6mos. 1 yr. Store your beer standing up. You'll want any and all yeast, particles, etc... on the bottom of the bottle opposed to laying it on its side. Keep it in a dark place. No crazy lights and preferably no exposure to sunlight (no skunk!). Ideally, storing it a consistent temp of 50-55 degrees works best. No hot garages or closets near furnaces. Basement that is cool or a small fridge is ideal.
Being a Stone fan, I did a Vertical Epic tasting on the 02.02.02 through the 12.12.12 in mid Dec. It was one of the highlights of my beer drinking life. The 05.05.05 simply matured to the point of WOW - it was my fave of the series BY FAR - it was aweome in 2005 and WAAAAAY better in 2012.
That being said, I've stored a few of the Barleywines and Double Bastards - and a few Lucky Bastards. Outside of Stone, I've enjoyed Alesmith Speedway Stout, Ommegang Ommegeddon, Dogfish 120 & Bitches Brew - within a 6 year period. Fun, enjoyable, cool to see the differences and tasty. That all being said, pour me a fresh Pliny the Younger, Enjoy by 4/2013, Dorado or Pallette Wrecker any day of the week.
My question is about aging. What types of beers do you age and how do age them? Do you keep them cold in the fridge or leave them at room temp? What does aging do?
First and foremost - I'm no expert. I've homebrewed in the past, made a few delicious batches, now I solely experiment with new craft beers. I am a big fan of IPA's - particularly Double IPA's - hophead if you will These beers - with the exception of Dogfish's 120 should be enjoyed fresh. My friends accuse me of being "Stone washed" because I believe in their philosophy of beer is meant to be enjoyed fresh. Hence, my love and adoration for IPA's = not much around for storage
On to your question...
For the handful of beers that improve over time: try Lambics, Barleywines, old & strong ales and some Imperial Stouts. The idea of aging beer is to see what it tastes like more mature, so buy a few bottles of each - try each immediately. Then wait. 6mos. 1 yr. Store your beer standing up. You'll want any and all yeast, particles, etc... on the bottom of the bottle opposed to laying it on its side. Keep it in a dark place. No crazy lights and preferably no exposure to sunlight (no skunk!). Ideally, storing it a consistent temp of 50-55 degrees works best. No hot garages or closets near furnaces. Basement that is cool or a small fridge is ideal.
Being a Stone fan, I did a Vertical Epic tasting on the 02.02.02 through the 12.12.12 in mid Dec. It was one of the highlights of my beer drinking life. The 05.05.05 simply matured to the point of WOW - it was my fave of the series BY FAR - it was aweome in 2005 and WAAAAAY better in 2012.
That being said, I've stored a few of the Barleywines and Double Bastards - and a few Lucky Bastards. Outside of Stone, I've enjoyed Alesmith Speedway Stout, Ommegang Ommegeddon, Dogfish 120 & Bitches Brew - within a 6 year period. Fun, enjoyable, cool to see the differences and tasty. That all being said, pour me a fresh Pliny the Younger, Enjoy by 4/2013, Dorado or Pallette Wrecker any day of the week.
My question is about aging. What types of beers do you age and how do age them? Do you keep them cold in the fridge or leave them at room temp? What does aging do?
First and foremost - I'm no expert. I've homebrewed in the past, made a few delicious batches, now I solely experiment with new craft beers. I am a big fan of IPA's - particularly Double IPA's - hophead if you will These beers - with the exception of Dogfish's 120 should be enjoyed fresh. My friends accuse me of being "Stone washed" because I believe in their philosophy of beer is meant to be enjoyed fresh. Hence, my love and adoration for IPA's = not much around for storage
On to your question...
For the handful of beers that improve over time: try Lambics, Barleywines, old & strong ales and some Imperial Stouts. The idea of aging beer is to see what it tastes like more mature, so buy a few bottles of each - try each immediately. Then wait. 6mos. 1 yr. Store your beer standing up. You'll want any and all yeast, particles, etc... on the bottom of the bottle opposed to laying it on its side. Keep it in a dark place. No crazy lights and preferably no exposure to sunlight (no skunk!). Ideally, storing it a consistent temp of 50-55 degrees works best. No hot garages or closets near furnaces. Basement that is cool or a small fridge is ideal.
Being a Stone fan, I did a Vertical Epic tasting on the 02.02.02 through the 12.12.12 in mid Dec. It was one of the highlights of my beer drinking life. The 05.05.05 simply matured to the point of WOW - it was my fave of the series BY FAR - it was aweome in 2005 and WAAAAAY better in 2012.
That being said, I've stored a few of the Barleywines and Double Bastards - and a few Lucky Bastards. Outside of Stone, I've enjoyed Alesmith Speedway Stout, Ommegang Ommegeddon, Dogfish 120 & Bitches Brew - within a 6 year period. Fun, enjoyable, cool to see the differences and tasty. That all being said, pour me a fresh Pliny the Younger, Enjoy by 4/2013, Dorado or Pallette Wrecker any day of the week.
Have fun. Let us know how you fare.
PROST!
how was the 4/2013? I scored a bottle of it last weekend - probably going to have it either friday or saturday night.... the enjoy by 12/21/2012 was great....
Houston, Texas... Believe it or not, there are 7 million people here... must be a couple of fans who'd love to see you play.
Found a bountiful amount of Immort, 75min & Hellhound. South Jersey is f'd up in their distribution of Dogfish. The place around the corner from me gets scraps. A guy told me the salesman flat out tells them they can't have it. While a place I went to this weekend had cases and cases of this stuff.
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
how was the 4/2013? I scored a bottle of it last weekend - probably going to have it either friday or saturday night.... the enjoy by 12/21/2012 was great....
Magnificent. Sounds crazy, but I had 2 bottles of that and 2 bottles of Pliny in the fridge...I reached for the 2nd bottle of Enjoy By and left the 2 Pliny's (which I looove).
My personal fave of the "Enjoy By's". Hop-erific! Its a quality one PACKED with citrus and hops and aroma - the way a quality dipa should be.
You will enjoy it tremendously, shep - I await your review good sir
how was the 4/2013? I scored a bottle of it last weekend - probably going to have it either friday or saturday night.... the enjoy by 12/21/2012 was great....
Magnificent. Sounds crazy, but I had 2 bottles of that and 2 bottles of Pliny in the fridge...I reached for the 2nd bottle of Enjoy By and left the 2 Pliny's (which I looove).
My personal fave of the "Enjoy By's". Hop-erific! Its a quality one PACKED with citrus and hops and aroma - the way a quality dipa should be.
You will enjoy it tremendously, shep - I await your review good sir
I have never had a bottle of Pliny...
One day I hope to try it. Would be more than happy to send something special from Texas in return if you'd trade me one
I wish RR would do business in the state of texas - but I understand why they don't with the cost of label licensing fees in this state.... :(
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Chicago-07
E.V. Milwaukee-08
Chicago 1 & 2-09
Alpine Valley 1 & 2-11
Wrigley-13
St. Paul-14
Milwaukee-14
Denver-22
St. Paul 1 & 2 - 23
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@ 5 pm my barkeep asked if I wanted the Younger...
Yes.
And it was magnificent.
Unreal. Slept like a hibernated bear last eve
Today Stone had it and it was kicked in 45 mins...
All hail the Pliny!!!
(Enjoying a Blind Pig as I type this)
7.9.03~9.28.04~10.1.05~5.12.06~5.13.06~5.27.06~5.28.06
8.5.08(EV)~10.9.09~5.21.10~6.20.11(EV)~7.5.11(EV)~7.9.11(EV)
11.21.13~8.27.16(EV)~11.14.16(TOTD)~4.13.20~9.27.20~9.26.21~10.2.21
2.15.22 (EV)~2.25.22 (EV)~2.27.22 (EV)~5.3.22~5.7.22~9.17.24~9.29.24
I also just added the highly limited O'so Bourbon Barrel Night Train and Central Waters 15 15 to the cellar!
Nashville-03
Chicago-07
E.V. Milwaukee-08
Chicago 1 & 2-09
Alpine Valley 1 & 2-11
Wrigley-13
St. Paul-14
Milwaukee-14
Denver-22
St. Paul 1 & 2 - 23
I've still got a bottle of the 2012 BBA Old Rasputin, and it is delicious!
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Chicago-07
E.V. Milwaukee-08
Chicago 1 & 2-09
Alpine Valley 1 & 2-11
Wrigley-13
St. Paul-14
Milwaukee-14
Denver-22
St. Paul 1 & 2 - 23
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No worries...
I don't think I'm going to run out of beer anytime soon.
Sweet warmup suit! :thumbup: If only it had a Packer logo instead.
Thanks!
Shep - heading to the liquor store tonight, I'll pick some goods up for ya!
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If it had Packer logos, I'd have bought it day one. :fp: And I'm sure I'd look ridiculous wearing it.
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Chicago-07
E.V. Milwaukee-08
Chicago 1 & 2-09
Alpine Valley 1 & 2-11
Wrigley-13
St. Paul-14
Milwaukee-14
Denver-22
St. Paul 1 & 2 - 23
Tom O.
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
That's my current favorite brew right now. Along with Spaten Optimator but the only place I can get that around here is at The Rathskeller in downtown Indy.
I've tried the Flat 12 Amber and the Pogue's Run Porter, haven't seen very many of their other brews at the liquor stores around here.
2000 - Noblesville
2010 - Noblesville
2011 - EV solo St Louis, PJ20 Alpine Valley
2012 - San Fran (Oracle)
2013 - Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014 - Cincy, St Louis, Detroit
2016 - Lexington, Wrigley
2018 - Wrigley
2022 - Nashville, St Louis
2024 - Noblesville, Wrigley
2000 - Noblesville
2010 - Noblesville
2011 - EV solo St Louis, PJ20 Alpine Valley
2012 - San Fran (Oracle)
2013 - Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014 - Cincy, St Louis, Detroit
2016 - Lexington, Wrigley
2018 - Wrigley
2022 - Nashville, St Louis
2024 - Noblesville, Wrigley
Believe it or not - Immort Ale is all over Texas (or at least Houston) this year... I've seen it at a bunch of grocery stores after I made a special trip down to the big liquor store to secure a 4-pack...
haven't had a beer in a couple of days now trying to battle off this flu - need to get back to drinking - my fridge is bursting at the seems!
7.9.03~9.28.04~10.1.05~5.12.06~5.13.06~5.27.06~5.28.06
8.5.08(EV)~10.9.09~5.21.10~6.20.11(EV)~7.5.11(EV)~7.9.11(EV)
11.21.13~8.27.16(EV)~11.14.16(TOTD)~4.13.20~9.27.20~9.26.21~10.2.21
2.15.22 (EV)~2.25.22 (EV)~2.27.22 (EV)~5.3.22~5.7.22~9.17.24~9.29.24
On to your question...
For the handful of beers that improve over time: try Lambics, Barleywines, old & strong ales and some Imperial Stouts. The idea of aging beer is to see what it tastes like more mature, so buy a few bottles of each - try each immediately. Then wait. 6mos. 1 yr. Store your beer standing up. You'll want any and all yeast, particles, etc... on the bottom of the bottle opposed to laying it on its side. Keep it in a dark place. No crazy lights and preferably no exposure to sunlight (no skunk!). Ideally, storing it a consistent temp of 50-55 degrees works best. No hot garages or closets near furnaces. Basement that is cool or a small fridge is ideal.
Being a Stone fan, I did a Vertical Epic tasting on the 02.02.02 through the 12.12.12 in mid Dec. It was one of the highlights of my beer drinking life. The 05.05.05 simply matured to the point of WOW - it was my fave of the series BY FAR - it was aweome in 2005 and WAAAAAY better in 2012.
That being said, I've stored a few of the Barleywines and Double Bastards - and a few Lucky Bastards. Outside of Stone, I've enjoyed Alesmith Speedway Stout, Ommegang Ommegeddon, Dogfish 120 & Bitches Brew - within a 6 year period. Fun, enjoyable, cool to see the differences and tasty. That all being said, pour me a fresh Pliny the Younger, Enjoy by 4/2013, Dorado or Pallette Wrecker any day of the week.
Have fun. Let us know how you fare.
PROST!
7.9.03~9.28.04~10.1.05~5.12.06~5.13.06~5.27.06~5.28.06
8.5.08(EV)~10.9.09~5.21.10~6.20.11(EV)~7.5.11(EV)~7.9.11(EV)
11.21.13~8.27.16(EV)~11.14.16(TOTD)~4.13.20~9.27.20~9.26.21~10.2.21
2.15.22 (EV)~2.25.22 (EV)~2.27.22 (EV)~5.3.22~5.7.22~9.17.24~9.29.24
Thanks for the info, appreciate it.
how was the 4/2013? I scored a bottle of it last weekend - probably going to have it either friday or saturday night.... the enjoy by 12/21/2012 was great....
Tom O.
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
Magnificent. Sounds crazy, but I had 2 bottles of that and 2 bottles of Pliny in the fridge...I reached for the 2nd bottle of Enjoy By and left the 2 Pliny's (which I looove).
My personal fave of the "Enjoy By's". Hop-erific! Its a quality one PACKED with citrus and hops and aroma - the way a quality dipa should be.
You will enjoy it tremendously, shep - I await your review good sir
7.9.03~9.28.04~10.1.05~5.12.06~5.13.06~5.27.06~5.28.06
8.5.08(EV)~10.9.09~5.21.10~6.20.11(EV)~7.5.11(EV)~7.9.11(EV)
11.21.13~8.27.16(EV)~11.14.16(TOTD)~4.13.20~9.27.20~9.26.21~10.2.21
2.15.22 (EV)~2.25.22 (EV)~2.27.22 (EV)~5.3.22~5.7.22~9.17.24~9.29.24
Had one of these this weekend. Coming around and starting to enjoy stouts more.
I have never had a bottle of Pliny...
One day I hope to try it. Would be more than happy to send something special from Texas in return if you'd trade me one
I wish RR would do business in the state of texas - but I understand why they don't with the cost of label licensing fees in this state.... :(
This beer is on tap for tonight:
http://www.beermonthclub.com/brouwerij-de-ranke-noir-de-dottignies-1.htm?catid=816
I'll let you know how it goes. (and yea I know... I'm only getting around to my January beers of the month now... I am spoiled rotten