arrogant bastard ale...it's now my fave bottled local beer, most cali brewers seem to think the more hops the better; as a long time english ale drinker (CAMRA member sinve 1982) i know better.
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arrogant bastard ale...it's now my fave bottled local beer, most cali brewers seem to think the more hops the better; as a long time english ale drinker (CAMRA member sinve 1982) i know better.
Will you please use your "Shift" key when you post here? Most of the regular members here appreciate people who make intelligent and coherent posts. You're not one of them so please clean up your act.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gben-chalice
This beer has been around forever, and I like it. I got to visit the brewery in northern San Diego a few years back and was impressed with their in-house selection - we're heading back down that way soon to see family and I think it's time for a revisit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gben-chalice
If you liked Arrogant Bastard, you should try her cousins, Double Bastard and Lucky Bastard. I've really enjoyed the Double Bastards, but haven't yet tried the Lucky Bastards yet. I'm not a fan of any of their "Oaked" series - they aren't bad, but I'm not buying the hype. They put out a few annual releases each year as well. I personally feel that the amount of hops normally added to west-coast beers in general are too high. I agree with your assertion that they think 'the more hops the better', but in my opinion, it ends up getting in the way. I also think, that the alcohol percentage is too high as well. Which I find curious: the higher-alcohol content requires more work, money and time.
Had my annual drink-beer weekend ... and had ...
Corona light :smiley3:.
(It isn't like there are any other 100 calorie / 5 g carbs beers that I can stand :smiley9:)
Stoudts ~ Double IPA
Got a case last week, and not regretting it.
Will
Interesting thoughts. I agree somewhat, the hop contest is sometimes excessive but considering how fast hops taper in beer, if you don't like something that's too hoped simply sit on it and some of the issue will naturally be mitigated.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrtr33
The high alcohol is also sometimes challenging to say the least, but in defense, higher octane ales typically stand up better to time. I don't know if it's a Cali thing but my consumption of ales that have seen at least 3 years cellar time has increased dramatically. At the same time, I drink far fewer/less often.
any of you guys been lucky enough to try Cigar City's stuff? Brewery's about 2 hours from here and I have to get a hotel every time I go.
We just celebrated our annual Leo Bash. Spent the evening enjoying Hollywood Blonde and a nice English Mild by the pool.
Look mate, I hear you....but lets face facts: your spelling and puctuation may be supierior, but your attitude and manners leave a LOT to be desired...the content of my posts does NOT reflect your invective, so, PISS OFF!
If you've legitimately been a CAMRA member since 1982 - you should know better... :smiley36:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gben-chalice
Speaking of beer, I have an Irish stout brewing at this time. My five gallon batch should be done by Friday or Saturday. I used a kit which included 2 types of grains, dark malt extract, 2 bags of dry malt, corn sugar, and two different types of hops. It will be interesting to see how close to Guinness it would taste like, but I am not expecting that. I am sure it will be good. Specific gravity showed that the alcohol content should be around 5.8-6% by volume. I will be force carbonating it in a Cornelius keg. Looking forward to it.
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By the way this is the fourth time I have made beer. I had only one total failure because I tried my own recipe... but this one should turn out decent.
Looking good Roger, your batch will likely taste better than Guinness. :smiley20:
So what day/time should Mark and I show up for dinner to help you with that batch? :smiley4:
You and Mark would be welcome to come. This Sunday night at Seven pm. Ahem... as long as you don't mind the company of 5-6 other Pastors.Quote:
Originally Posted by buzz
Sweet, hey Mark, can you pick me up on your way over to Roger's? I'll chip in $20 for gas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger
No trouble at all. You don't mind sharing the back seat with an 18-month old, do you? She usually only needs her diapers changed about a dozen times a day now - you'll be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by buzz
Well, the fermentation on my beer is on the down slope before I know it I will have it in the keg and carbonated. I haven't tried any yet... but when I do I will certainly share my thoughts. Looks good so far!
Having just started enjoying cigars, but having enjoyed beer before I should have, I had my tastes in one area standing strong while the other has me feeling like I have two left feet. Tonight I decided to visit a few watering holes and enjoy the cool air. I made it to the (supposedly) Irish pub and decided to have the Somersault on their back deck while having a Rhapsody by Jose Dominguez. Both are fairly mild in their own respects and I felt amazingly relaxed. The beer is amazing from a tap with a smooth finish, and though I know it has been said in this thread I will warn those again that this beer might be a tad too 'citrusy' for those with stout tastes (no pun intended).
Good Drinking and Smoking
Kwiatek
Welcome to the board. What size rhapsody?Quote:
Originally Posted by bkwiatek
I had an uncarbonated sample of the Irish Stout brew last night. I must say I was very happy with the sample. It will be a bit more telling after I cool it and carbonate it. Very Nice!
I've just returned from Beer Camp with several empty kegs. The Irish Red Rye, Robust Porter, Chipotle Smoked Porter, Pale Warrior Ale, Scottish Session, and barleywine all floated.
Time to get brewin' again.
Sierra Nevada ~ 2011 Bigfoot
This is a barleywine ale. I bought it even though I was skeptical of the barleywine aspect. It's pretty nice. They must hop it up a bit to get out of the too sweet land of barleywine.
Will
Ok. **Look at me post**
I just got a 1/4 barrel of Bell's Two Hearted Ale and a 1/6 barrel of Smuttynose ~ Robust Porter
Tonight I also got a case of Troegs ~ Hopback.
Life is good in the beer world in Bitterville. Financial world, not so whippy.
Will
Picked up a case of Weyerbacher ~ Merry Monks' (Belgian)
Had a couple drafts of Bell's Two Hearted. Oh, so good.
Will
Mendoncino Seasonal Bock...Good stuff.
I'll be brewing up a Smoked Porter after work this morning while enjoying an Irish Red Ale then this evening it's off to the Peoria Beer Fest VIP party. Think I take a Partagas Black.
Weyerbacher ~ Merry Monks' Belgian
Different. I like it. Has a yeast / sour smell, but a sweet fruit like taste. I don't drink Belgian often, and am always surprised how unique they are.
Will
JR Rockers Fish Paralizer....Nice but a bit pricey.
Had some JR Rockers Black Perle Black IPA last weekend. Nice stuff:smiley20:Quote:
Originally Posted by cigarsarge
Polished off a growler of this season's Jubelale from Deschutes Brewery. I should really drink faster.
Right now, 20" Brown from Cascade Lakes Brewing Company
Abita 25th anniversary brew. Finally enjoying reasonable weather and getting to smoke and drink again!
Now that the weather is almost cooling down here, I've been enjoying the OPA by Ranger Creek. Good stuff. :smiley20:
Weyerbacher ~ Old Heathen
Watery for an imperial stout. It's good, but it's more like a regular porter, or a black IPA to me.
Will
Avery Joe’s Premium American Pilsner
Pretty damn nice for a pils.
Will
Saturday November 5th 2011 is National Learn to Homebrew Day
I love homebrew. Over the past 10 years or so, I have made some extremely good beers and some really not so good ones. My beer that is up next and ready to be tapped today, is my Cherry Wheat Ale. I am really excited as I had never done a fruit flavored beer before. My other beer that is coming out on Monday is a Honey Oatmeal Stout. I wanted it this week for National Stout Day but from looks of carboy, could use another week. Good suds to all my fellow homebrewers!Quote:
Originally Posted by wild
So thanks to a screw up with amazon.com and UPS I scored myself a free Mr. Beer brewing system.
Any of the home brewers here have any advice for a first timer?
All depends on what kind of beer you like. The Mr. Beer system is very basic and easy. Each batch has its own instructions. The most important thing, and this goes for any home brew system, is to maintain sanitary conditions. Make sure you mix thoroughly and that you pitch your yeast at the right temp. Wait the 2 weeks for fermentation. Other than that, just follow their instructions and good luck.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tdre977
Founders ~ Breakfast Stout; This is to me, what an imperial stout should taste like. It tastes like a liquid chocolate cake & coffee.
Will
That is my all time favorite beer. I wish it was distributed in Tennessee.Quote:
Originally Posted by badwhale