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  • PJFAN13
    PJFAN13 Posts: 1,422
    Just walked into the local specialty market around the corner, they owner is a beer fanatic and told me some more "Enjoy By IPA" would be in this morning...
    Nada... :cry:
    BUT --> he points me to young lad who works for him putting 4 Pliny The Elders into the cold beer/specialty beer & wines fridge...
    GIDDYUP AN OOM BOP AN OOM BOP A MOW MOW
    Happy Friggin Friday -
    Date brewed: 9/10/12
    Can't wait for this evening!
    11.30.93~10.2.96~9.13.98~9.1.00~8.25.00~7.3.03~7.5.03
    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
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,003
    PJFAN13 wrote:
    Just walked into the local specialty market around the corner, they owner is a beer fanatic and told me some more "Enjoy By IPA" would be in this morning...
    Nada... :cry:
    BUT --> he points me to young lad who works for him putting 4 Pliny The Elders into the cold beer/specialty beer & wines fridge...
    GIDDYUP AN OOM BOP AN OOM BOP A MOW MOW
    Happy Friggin Friday -
    Date brewed: 9/10/12
    Can't wait for this evening!

    Wow, nice! I still havent tried any Pliny.
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  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,552
    PJFAN13 wrote:
    Just walked into the local specialty market around the corner, they owner is a beer fanatic and told me some more "Enjoy By IPA" would be in this morning...
    Nada... :cry:
    BUT --> he points me to young lad who works for him putting 4 Pliny The Elders into the cold beer/specialty beer & wines fridge...
    GIDDYUP AN OOM BOP AN OOM BOP A MOW MOW
    Happy Friggin Friday -
    Date brewed: 9/10/12
    Can't wait for this evening!

    It's been awhile since I've seen an Oakridge Boys reference. Enjoy the Pliny.
  • MotoDC
    MotoDC Posts: 947
    To anyone who likes pumpkin beer and has access to Cigar City Brewing, try Good Gourd. Amazing little imperial pumpkin ale that actually emphasizes the pumpkin flavor instead of all the cinnamon, clove, etc. spices.
  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,517
    MotoDC wrote:
    To anyone who likes pumpkin beer and has access to Cigar City Brewing, try Good Gourd. Amazing little imperial pumpkin ale that actually emphasizes the pumpkin flavor instead of all the cinnamon, clove, etc. spices.
    It's excellent. Easily my favorite pumpkin beer.
    I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,517
    Drinking a Stone Smoked Porter w/ Vanilla Bean. Good stuff.

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    I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
  • PJFAN13
    PJFAN13 Posts: 1,422
    adam42381 wrote:
    Drinking a Stone Smoked Porter w/ Vanilla Bean. Good stuff.

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    Yummy - they have an FLOAT they make with this that is so delicious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le_7ah7jgsI

    Also, if you enjoy mexican food, pick up the porter made w/ Chipotle peppers. Much tamer than the Vertical Epic 11.11.11 (which is made w/ Anaheim Peppers and is fabulous) - but equally delicious.

    PROST!!!
    11.30.93~10.2.96~9.13.98~9.1.00~8.25.00~7.3.03~7.5.03
    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
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    I had Breakaway IPA from the west coast. Not sure if it is from washington or cali but it was good
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  • madtowndave
    madtowndave Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,013
    Since all the local Oktoberfest's were out in August, 1/6 barrels are no longer available. I had to go with a barrel of Sam Adam's Oktoberfest. It's tasty, but I still prefer to go on the micro side. Also picking up a barrel of the mighty tasty Capital Autumnal Fire. Saturday will be fun, Sunday might be a bitch.
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  • PJFAN13
    PJFAN13 Posts: 1,422
    Just picked up a 6'r of Deschutes Inversion IPA, Russian River Redemption, Russian River Damnation and a 22 of Full Sail Sanctuary.
    Anyone had the Damnation or Redemption? The store owner was giddy telling me about them (just got a shipment today and was unpacking them)...
    PROST!
    11.30.93~10.2.96~9.13.98~9.1.00~8.25.00~7.3.03~7.5.03
    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
  • MotoDC
    MotoDC Posts: 947
    PJFAN13 wrote:
    Just picked up a 6'r of Deschutes Inversion IPA, Russian River Redemption, Russian River Damnation and a 22 of Full Sail Sanctuary.
    Anyone had the Damnation or Redemption? The store owner was giddy telling me about them (just got a shipment today and was unpacking them)...
    PROST!
    I have two Damnations in my beer cellar <cough>hall closet<cough> that I've yet to try. I'm pretty sure my wife got one while we were in Philly a few months ago, but I was way too far into my DIPAs for the night to recall the experience accurately. :mrgreen: :weneedabeeremoticon:
  • PJFAN13
    PJFAN13 Posts: 1,422
    Ok -
    The Damnation = fantasticly fantastic
    The Redemption = Banana-y. Yes, tasted like bananas...I don't dig bananas :evil:

    The Inversion is a dark IPA, very enjoyable and I purchased another 6'r...

    Also grabbed a Manzanitas Chaotic DIPA - awesome brew!!!

    Went to Slaters 50/50 (burger joint) on Sat eve, low and behold 111 craft beers on tap

    Yumminess galore. Burgers were great but my god did I have some tasties...Ballast Point Tongue Buckler, Stone AB, Delirium Tremens & Chimay Tripel White for dessert... What an amazing beer selection, I was in awe...

    PROST!
    11.30.93~10.2.96~9.13.98~9.1.00~8.25.00~7.3.03~7.5.03
    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
  • madtowndave
    madtowndave Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,013
    PJFAN13 wrote:
    Ok -
    The Damnation = fantasticly fantastic
    The Redemption = Banana-y. Yes, tasted like bananas...I don't dig bananas :evil:

    The Inversion is a dark IPA, very enjoyable and I purchased another 6'r...

    Also grabbed a Manzanitas Chaotic DIPA - awesome brew!!!

    Went to Slaters 50/50 (burger joint) on Sat eve, low and behold 111 craft beers on tap

    Yumminess galore. Burgers were great but my god did I have some tasties...Ballast Point Tongue Buckler, Stone AB, Delirium Tremens & Chimay Tripel White for dessert... What an amazing beer selection, I was in awe...

    PROST!

    I'm glad to hear good things about Damnation. I have a Salvation sitting next to it in the cellar!
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  • madtowndave
    madtowndave Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,013
    edited September 2012
    I tried the Stone Russian Imperial this weekend, that was tasty! Also had a Two Brothers Circus Penguin, and Schlafly Barrel Aged Russian Imperial.
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  • shep
    shep Houston Posts: 5,900
    So... After 3 weeks out of the country I swung by the beer store last night after work, and got the greatest surprise ever...

    When I was talking to the beer guy, he pulled out some DFH 120!!!!! YEAH!!!!!

    Apparently texas re-approved the label and DFH brewed a batch just to send here!!! I was only allowed 3 bottles (at $10/bottle), but man!! so estatic! put 2 in the aging fridge gonna try one this weekend for the first time ever!

    I think I'm going to try a couple of more stores tonight to see if I can find another 2 or 3 bottles for my aging fridge.... so excited to finally get some of this beauty.

    While I was there I also picked up a bottle of Saison du Buff, the collaboration between DFH, Victory, and Stone, and the beer guy had one bottle left of the 16th anniversary Stone IPA that he gave to me as well... all in all it was a great trip to the beer store last night!!!

    :D:D:D
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  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    shep wrote:
    So... After 3 weeks out of the country I swung by the beer store last night after work, and got the greatest surprise ever...

    When I was talking to the beer guy, he pulled out some DFH 120!!!!! YEAH!!!!!

    Apparently texas re-approved the label and DFH brewed a batch just to send here!!! I was only allowed 3 bottles (at $10/bottle), but man!! so estatic! put 2 in the aging fridge gonna try one this weekend for the first time ever!

    I think I'm going to try a couple of more stores tonight to see if I can find another 2 or 3 bottles for my aging fridge.... so excited to finally get some of this beauty.

    While I was there I also picked up a bottle of Saison du Buff, the collaboration between DFH, Victory, and Stone, and the beer guy had one bottle left of the 16th anniversary Stone IPA that he gave to me as well... all in all it was a great trip to the beer store last night!!!

    :D:D:D


    Nice score. I went to my local store a few weeks back and they had 2 120's on the shelf. I'm supposed to be on a list to call when they get it in. Even then they only give you one bottle. I never got a call but i bought both bottles. Thanks guys :roll:
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  • MotoDC
    MotoDC Posts: 947
    shep wrote:
    So... After 3 weeks out of the country I swung by the beer store last night after work, and got the greatest surprise ever...

    When I was talking to the beer guy, he pulled out some DFH 120!!!!! YEAH!!!!!

    Apparently texas re-approved the label and DFH brewed a batch just to send here!!! I was only allowed 3 bottles (at $10/bottle), but man!! so estatic! put 2 in the aging fridge gonna try one this weekend for the first time ever!

    I think I'm going to try a couple of more stores tonight to see if I can find another 2 or 3 bottles for my aging fridge.... so excited to finally get some of this beauty.

    While I was there I also picked up a bottle of Saison du Buff, the collaboration between DFH, Victory, and Stone, and the beer guy had one bottle left of the 16th anniversary Stone IPA that he gave to me as well... all in all it was a great trip to the beer store last night!!!

    :D:D:D
    Nice! I live near Delaware (I'm just outside of DC) and that's more or less the price we pay for it here, too. If that makes you feel any better. :D
  • Mamasan23
    Mamasan23 Posts: 16,390
    I STILL haven't found any DFH 120. A friend of mine found some for me but I never picked it up from her house (totally my fault, I know), and now she lives in New Mexico. One day. One day I will get my hands on that tasty treat!
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  • youngster
    youngster Boston Posts: 6,576
    Waiting for Dogfish Head to come out with the Olde School Barleywine. Should be out late next month.
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  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,003
    youngster wrote:
    Waiting for Dogfish Head to come out with the Olde School Barleywine. Should be out late next month.

    That is the one DFH beer I have not tried. I forgot every year to look for it :x. Thanks for the reminder!
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