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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    yeah i like flying dog too.


    opted for the sunshine pilsner last night. it did not disappoint....the phillies on the other hand? :lol:
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  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,517
    Had a can of Oskar Blues Ten Fidy last night poured into a snifter swirled with a 1/4 shot of Bulleit bourbon. Wow is all I can say.
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  • briantheguitarist85
    briantheguitarist85 Posts: 27
    The Juggler wrote:
    yeah i like flying dog too.


    opted for the sunshine pilsner last night. it did not disappoint....the phillies on the other hand? :lol:



    Yes I have tried that one it was almost 2 years ago I had it at my buddies house at an after party for his band playing a big festival club date in baltimore.. Very good never had it again but it was good. Totally forgot about it till you said something. Thanks I'm gonna look for it again..

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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,029
    Sounds crazy but I have been pretty craft beer'ed out this past week or so and went with a case of Dos Equis. Kind of hit the spot this weekend, actually.
  • RW81233
    RW81233 Posts: 2,393
    Anyone else here besides the one who suggested it try the Ithaca Excelsior stuff? I found a stash of 10 and 11 in a small town south of boston. Bought them out, and have a 12 and 13 for a rainy day. They are delicious beers.
  • conman
    conman Posts: 7,493
    drank some Coopers Lager from Australia tonight....... pretty damn good!
  • Loulou
    Loulou Adelaide Posts: 6,247
    Aaaaaaah Conman, beat me to it my friend, good taste! ;)
    conman wrote:
    drank some Coopers Lager from Australia tonight....... pretty damn good!
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  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    Sounds crazy but I have been pretty craft beer'ed out this past week or so and went with a case of Dos Equis. Kind of hit the spot this weekend, actually.

    Middle of the NHL playoffs, I did the exact same thing.

    I picked up a 6 of Stella one night to get off the craft beer kick ... it was a warm SF night and it just tasted great.

    Yet, the Bruins gave up a 3 goal lead and lost to Tampa that night ... so, I didn't drink Stella for the rest of the playoffs.
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  • conman
    conman Posts: 7,493
    Loulou wrote:
    Aaaaaaah Conman, beat me to it my friend, good taste! ;)
    conman wrote:
    drank some Coopers Lager from Australia tonight....... pretty damn good!
    :D first time i've had it, Australians make some good beer ;)
  • ZiggyStar
    ZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    I just finished reading "Brewing Up a Brewery" by Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery. Good read! Tonight I start "Beer School" by the founders of Brooklyn Brewery. The craft beer industry is so interesting....and yummy! 8-)
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  • jimed14
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    ZiggyStar wrote:
    I just finished reading "Brewing Up a Brewery" by Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery. Good read! Tonight I start "Beer School" by the founders of Brooklyn Brewery. The craft beer industry is so interesting....and yummy! 8-)

    He's got a TV show called Brewmasters here in the US on the Discovery Channel ... a little staged, but still interesting.

    http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/brew-masters/

    The Chicha brew episode was ... well, kind of gross ...

    http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/brew-ma ... looza.html
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  • ZiggyStar
    ZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    jimed14 wrote:
    ZiggyStar wrote:
    I just finished reading "Brewing Up a Brewery" by Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery. Good read! Tonight I start "Beer School" by the founders of Brooklyn Brewery. The craft beer industry is so interesting....and yummy! 8-)

    He's got a TV show called Brewmasters here in the US on the Discovery Channel ... a little staged, but still interesting.

    http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/brew-masters/

    The Chicha brew episode was ... well, kind of gross ...

    http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/brew-ma ... looza.html

    Yeah I watched and loved them....and that's what led me to his book.

    haha Yeah all those cups of chewed corn was a bit ewwwwww! Imagine having to touch it and deal with it at the end. Yuck!
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  • jimed14
    jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    jimed14 wrote:
    Anderson Valley brewing ... (The makers of Boont, one of my favorite amber beers) has a new one out ...

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    Summer Solstice - Cerveza Crema

    This copper colored ale is smooth, malty, and lightly sweet, with a delicate hint of spice for that oh-so-drinkable, extra velvety flavor. The character is lighter in body than its cousin, our wildly popular Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale . This is a silky, creamy dream, perfect as a warm weather beer. But why call it Cerveza Crema? Two reasons: One, this beer has become a favorite among many of our Hispanic friends, so it’s named in their honor. Two, it sounds cool, and cool is what you want when its hot. Serve at 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit for the most optimal flavor and enjoyment. ¡Salud!

    http://www.avbc.com/beers/summer-solsti ... eza-crema/

    mmmmm ......... delicious!!!!

    Posted this two years ago ... and it's back!

    With the temps gettin' near 80 here in the city, this really hits the spot.
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  • ZiggyStar
    ZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    These are some of the craft beers I've tried over the past couple of months. I can't really drink right now so I've had to space them out....when in reality I just want to drink them all NOW!! :lol: I miss getting drunk!


    Mountain Goat Hightail Ale
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    Sleeping Giant IPA
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    James Squire IPA
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    James Squire Porter
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    Asahi
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    Grolsch
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    Knappstein Reserve Lager
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    Matilda Bay Beez Neez
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    Matilda Bay Bohemian Pilsner
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    Wicked Elf Pale Ale
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    Leffe Blonde
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    Cricketers Arms Lager
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    Tui East India Pale Ale
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  • jimed14
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    ZiggyStar wrote:
    Leffe Blonde
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    I'm a fan of Leffe, drink it often at my corner bar ... it's like a cheaper version of Chimay White.
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  • ZiggyStar
    ZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    jimed14 wrote:
    ZiggyStar wrote:
    Leffe Blonde
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    I'm a fan of Leffe, drink it often at my corner bar ... it's like a cheaper version of Chimay White.

    Unfortunately my mate poured it into a glass for me when it wasn't very cold and then I forgot about it for a while so it went hot REALLY quickly and I didn't really enjoy it as much as I should have. I hate warm beer. I had a Leffe Tripel a few months ago and loved that....so going to give it another go!
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  • 81
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    PIcked up some Crown Valley Porter tonight. thought hey, i've not seen that beer, i'll give it a shot.

    big mistake.

    pull the first bottle out of the six pack and on the side it describes it as a "full bodied ale"....wait, i thought i bought a porter. looks and tastes more like a copper ale.

    as speedy would say

    blithering idiots

    it would be an ok copper ale, but as a porter, it fails
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    farmhouse summer ale. boom.

    thank you dog fish.
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  • Johnny Abruzzo
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    The Juggler wrote:
    farmhouse summer ale. boom.

    thank you dog fish.

    Flying Fish.
    81 wrote:
    as speedy would say

    blithering idiots

    it would be an ok copper ale, but as a porter, it fails

    Blithering Idiot is great for the winter. Mmmm, Weyerbacher. :D
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    edited August 2011
    flying fish...right. :lol:

    i always confuse flying dog with flying fish :lol:

    in this case, i completely ignored the whole "flying" part
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