Ninkasi as a whole, like many NW breweries, tend to over-hop their brews (IMO). They have a lot IPAs. Generally I'm not a fan of IPAs, but if they balance the bitterness of the hops with the flavor of the hops and other ingredients, then I like them.
That said, I did like the Tricerahops I had once and I do enjoy Radiant Ale (summer seasonal).
I thought the Believer Double Red and Sleigh'r Dark Double Alt (fall seasonal) were unbalanced bitter.
As for the less-hoppy offerings, I've always enjoyed Oatis Oatmeal Stout, the Renewale Porter (winter 2012) is good, and the Imperiale Stout (special release) isn't balanced (too bitter) for me.
Latest smokes:
Cigar: 5/19: Nub Connecticut 464T
Pipe: 3/16: G.L. Pease~Charing Cross
Picked up a 6 pack of Rodenbach for tonight. Love those sour ales.
It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo.
~ Gerry Adams
Some nice ales out of France. Next to Flanders ales some of my favorites. Even thought the Irish did not fear well in Flanders. Reminds me of Johnny McGory an old song, sung by a man who I was proud to call a freind and enjoyed many a cigar with, Ronnie, I miss you everyday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8cGRnZAFY8
It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo.
~ Gerry Adams
(no, I'm not at work today....)
Founders ~ Porter
Founders ~ Red's Rye PA (This is a pretty nice rye brew)
Will
The powers that be might take it all away
Together we burn, together we burn away
Uncle Tupelo
Drank entirely too much Shiner Blonde, scotch, punch and champagne ringing in the New Year...think I need to take a break over the next few days.
Indeed...the only upside was that my wife partied a little too much also so I didn't have to ______ (enter in anything here she always seems to want to do when I have a hangover, such as go to the farmer's market)
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4 pk of Petrus Oud Bruin
It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo.
~ Gerry Adams
Founders ~ Porter
I believe this is setting a benchmark for me with porters.
Will
The powers that be might take it all away
Together we burn, together we burn away
Uncle Tupelo
Rodenbach Grand Cru 750ml
I've been on a beer kick as of late.
It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo.
~ Gerry Adams
Used to homebrew, everything from scratch, ground my own grain, the whole works, kegged my beer, had a 4 tap fridge. Really love the heavy beers, Russian Imperial Stout, Trippels and Dubbels, but dont confine myself to those. No more time to homebrew, but a lot of great choices on the market, and one good brewpub in Charleston and a very good one in Savannah.
Robert
Enjoying a Thistly Cross Hard Cider from Scotland. Nice scrumpy type cider.
But at $7.00 for a 355ml bottle, I won't be enjoying it often.
It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo.
~ Gerry Adams
Butternuts ~ Porkslap Pale Ale
Butternuts ~ Heinneiwesser Weissebier
Butternuts ~ Snapperhead IPA
bleh. This sampler case was a mistake...
There's also a Butternuts ~ Stout that's in the case that I had last night that was the best out of the bunch, but still not too whippy.
The powers that be might take it all away
Together we burn, together we burn away
Uncle Tupelo
***'sarge, don't read this***
Dogfishead ~ 90min IPA
Will
The powers that be might take it all away
Together we burn, together we burn away
Uncle Tupelo
Is it wrong that I want one of those for breakfast right now?
Interesting response a local brewery, Freetail Brewing, made to a cease and desist letter. Coincidentally, about another dinosaur themed name...
http://www.freetailbrewing.com/image...e_redacted.pdf
Anderson Brewing Co. ~ Brother David's Triple Abbey
Founders Brewing Co. ~ Breakfast Stout
Ahhhhhhhh
The powers that be might take it all away
Together we burn, together we burn away
Uncle Tupelo
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