Beer Thread

[mrtr33]

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.

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.

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.

[craig]

Had my annual drink-beer weekend ... and had ...

Corona light .

(It isn't like there are any other 100 calorie / 5 g carbs beers that I can stand )

[badwhale]

Stoudts ~ Double IPA

Got a case last week, and not regretting it.

Will

[Chè]

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.

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.

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.

[chefchris]

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.

[wild]

We just celebrated our annual Leo Bash. Spent the evening enjoying Hollywood Blonde and a nice English Mild by the pool.

[Gben-chalice]

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!

[ggiese]

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...

[Roger]

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.