Beer Thread

[JFellows]

Today I picked up a 6er of Bear Republic's Racer 5 IPA. I went through an IPA phase several years ago but haven't drank many IPAs recently; this purchase was the result of a strong recommendation of a friend (and the extremely high ratings this beer has gotten online). Time to see how it is!

[mrtr33]

JFellows,

When I was living in so Cal, I went through an IPA stage, but some of the locally microbrewed IPA's were simply WAAAAY too hoppy for me. I've had a few up here in Oregon and they are a bit calmer; still with a strong hoppy taste, and you can still taste the beer inside.

I'd be interested to hear what you think of that one.

[Chunky]

My favorite is Chimay Grande Réserve (blue), and particularyl enjoy it with a cigar. I have not founs a Sam Adams that I did not like and I also love English microbrews. I lived in England for a couple months for work a few years back and I enjoyed the beers more than anything else. Smithwick's is also a favorite...

Would love to get my hands on some of Sam Adam's Utopias... Only the price has kept me from getting some so far...

Martin.

[wild]

JFellows,

When I was living in so Cal, I went through an IPA stage, but some of the locally microbrewed IPA's were simply WAAAAY too hoppy for me. I've had a few up here in Oregon and they are a bit calmer; still with a strong hoppy taste, and you can still taste the beer inside.

I'd be interested to hear what you think of that one.

Try the East coast IPAs. They tend to be less hoppy than their West coast counterparts.

[JFellows]

On the menu for me tonight:

[chefchris]

jealous

[here'sjohnny]

Magic Hat #9 might be my favorite beer right now, and its pretty available in Columbus. I just picked up a sixer for about 8 bucks at kroger. The also had a seasonal winter ale i'm eager to try. i also really like the Great Lakes Brewing Co. Dortmunder Gold.

[wild]

I just picked up 4 Abyss by Deschutes and 2 SA Chocolate Bocks to help bring the ladies in the family closer to beer.

[Hampers]

Just introducing myself, and a local Brewery here in the Hunter Valley, Australia.
If you get the chance have a look at Murrays Craft Brewery and the
Punch and Judy Ale,
Whale Ale, and
Nirvana Ale.
Very impressive and made on a small scale with plenty of handmade care.
Cheers,
Bwendo

[Eville]

[badwhale]

Got a sampler case of Smuttynose brewing Co. with the following:

Smuttynose IPA ~ Pretty complex IPA. Nice an bitter and good citrus notes
Star Island Single ~ Belgian Ale, brewed with spice. Not my bag, and I've had other Belgians that are better
Old Brown Dog Ale ~ Brown ale. Good, but not awesome. Yards ESA is better, I think.
Shoals Pale Ale ~ Another nice and bitter Ale. Not as complex as the smuttynose IPA.

Will