Beer Thread

**mrtr33** · 02-10-2011, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Chè

Probably no longer sold in "unreachable", but if you're talking about the Unibroue vintaged ale, I believe TJs still bottles it annually. Albeit - last I recall was the 2010 but haven't heard it was discontinued.

In other news, from what my sources tell me, the Black Toad brand @TJs is Goose Island product and the Mission Street selections are currently Fire Stone Walker brewed.

Interesting. I worked for them for years and never knew what the actual products were that TJ's slapped a label on. I checked a few stores on both coasts this past holiday season and couldn't find that TJ's Vintage Ale anywhere. Now that I know it's Unibroue, that will make it much easier to obtain.

Thanks!

**Chè** · 02-10-2011, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by mrtr33

Interesting. I worked for them for years and never knew what the actual products were that TJ's slapped a label on. I checked a few stores on both coasts this past holiday season and couldn't find that TJ's Vintage Ale anywhere. Now that I know it's Unibroue, that will make it much easier to obtain.

Thanks!

I should have said TJs still sells it (not bottles it), cause as far as I can tell they have all their stuff bottled by the maker. i don't know how true this is but all parties swear the TJ Unibroue ale is specially brewed (i.e. not standard Unibroue product you can buy at a higher price under the Unibroue brand).

One thing I have noticed is the vintaged Ale is not lasting year round like it used to - so that might also be part of your problem - not to mention I'm not sure if store / region distributions have changed either. But I can say this, they're responsive. I've shot them emails at the regular ole contact us and they get back with complete answers. You might just ask them.

**badwhale** · 02-12-2011, 10:02 PM

Victory ~ Storm King

Will

**Eville** · 02-16-2011, 09:40 PM

Dogfish Head - Poppa Skull

**Eville** · 02-18-2011, 01:17 AM

Sierra nevada Glissade - golden bock

**WinstonSpencer** · 03-05-2011, 12:04 AM

La Fin Du Monde

**WinstonSpencer** · 03-16-2011, 01:20 PM

Golden Monkey

**Roger** · 03-16-2011, 04:09 PM

Guinness Extra Stout

**mrtr33** · 03-17-2011, 08:43 PM

Stone Cali-Belgie IPA - so this is what beer tastes like, huh?

**Eville** · 03-17-2011, 09:03 PM

Workin on a few Guinnei...enhanced with Baileys and Jamison, of course.

**Chè** · 03-25-2011, 01:15 PM

Another 2010 "The Abyss". Ridiculously good!

**WinstonSpencer** · 03-25-2011, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by mrtr33

Stone Cali-Belgie IPA - so this is what beer tastes like, huh?

I had one last night. I thought it was damn good.

**mrtr33** · 03-25-2011, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by WinstonSpencer

I had one last night. I thought it was damn good.

Yeah, I really liked it, too. Can't find any more. Haven't looked that hard, though.

Last night I suffered through a Lagunitas Gnarly Wine. Now, it did have some age on it, probably a year and a half. However, I could barely finish it. Yuck.

**redmonster13** · 04-06-2011, 09:00 PM

Arrogant Bastard Ale (anything by stone brewing really)
Most of the Sam Adams line but Lattitude 48 is my favorite.
Modello Negro
Fat Tire

That is some of my favorites.

**Eville** · 04-06-2011, 09:12 PM

Finished off a bottle of La Terrible. little strong at 10.5%, but still pretty damn good.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22/3635/

**ggiese** · 04-27-2011, 09:30 AM

Samuel Adams "Wee Heavy". Oh, yeah!!!

'nuff said - try it!

**mrtr33** · 04-27-2011, 11:27 AM

Back in Black IPA by 21st Amendment Brewery: decent

**denver24** · 04-27-2011, 11:36 AM

Lefthand Brewing Co. Polestar Pilsner. It's crisp but not like an IPA. I'll get through the sixer but won't be buying anymore.

Great Divide Hoos Rye Lager - Mmmmm. It's similar to a saison in that it's quite refreshing but doesn't have the hay flavor notes.