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  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    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!
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  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,352
    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. :angry:
    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,345
    darwinstheory said:
    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. :angry:
    Two Hearted is such a solid go to beer.  It really is underrated.

  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,520
    tempo_n_groove said:
    darwinstheory said:
    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. :angry:
    Two Hearted is such a solid go to beer.  It really is underrated.

    Hands down the most consistent beer out there.
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,400
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    darwinstheory said:
    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. :angry:
    Two Hearted is such a solid go to beer.  It really is underrated.

    Hands down the most consistent beer out there.
    It's been awhile, but all this hype makes me want to give it a try again. I don't recall being impressed by it.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,345
    tbergs said:
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    darwinstheory said:
    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. :angry:
    Two Hearted is such a solid go to beer.  It really is underrated.

    Hands down the most consistent beer out there.
    It's been awhile, but all this hype makes me want to give it a try again. I don't recall being impressed by it.
    It's a damn good delicious beer is what it is.
  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    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
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    jeffbr said:
    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!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    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.


  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Who got a kegerator for his birthday?


    ....THIS GUY!

    Kicking things off with Troegs First Cut tonight. Nice spring/summer  IPA


    Cheers, gents 

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  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,397
    tempo_n_groove said:
    darwinstheory said:
    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. :angry:
    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.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,345
    Bentleyspop said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    darwinstheory said:
    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. :angry:
    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!!!
  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,352
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    darwinstheory said:
    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. :angry:
    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
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,997
    tempo_n_groove said:
    darwinstheory said:
    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. :angry:
    Two Hearted is such a solid go to beer.  It really is underrated.

    It was ranked the #1 beer in America by the American homebrewers  association lol
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,259
    The Juggler said:
    Who got a kegerator for his birthday?


    ....THIS GUY!

    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
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,259
    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
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • dionnesimone
    dionnesimone Posts: 86
    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.


  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,352
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    darwinstheory said:
    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. :angry:
    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
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,345
    SVRDhand13 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    darwinstheory said:
    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. :angry:
    Two Hearted is such a solid go to beer.  It really is underrated.

    It was ranked the #1 beer in America by the American homebrewers  association lol
    That;s good to know!  I stopped following beer rankings though because they are too all over the place...
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Wobbie said:
    The Juggler said:
    Who got a kegerator for his birthday?


    ....THIS GUY!

    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.
    Yeah, it's a thing of beauty, I'll tell you that much. 


    Regarding the Bells talk.....my BIL is in the process of making a clone of Two Hearted AS WE SPEAK. 
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