Beer Thread

[badwhale]

I prefer a nice heavy imperial stout with my cigars over the lighter brews.

Double Bag rolls in at 7.2% & is pretty thick on the palette. That ain't no slouch. Actually, Long Trail makes a lot of good stuff (the only one I don't like is their IPA.) Yeah, it's not 12%-19% imperial stout...but really I find an IS overpowering flavorwise to a lot of cigars.

Will

[Chè]

Have any of you tried or have any thoughts on The Abyss by Deschutes?

[badwhale]

Have any of you tried or have any thoughts on The Abyss by Deschutes?

No, but damn, some of the reviews look good and make me want to.

Will

[wild]

Have any of you tried or have any thoughts on The Abyss by Deschutes?

Yes, several times. It tastes almost identical to my Oak Aged Bourbon Porter. Pairs very well with a Camacho Triple Maduro.

[Chè]

Yes, several times. It tastes almost identical to my Oak Aged Bourbon Porter.

Really? That's interesting - are you putting anything on it sides standard brew ingredients? these have licorice (i believe it was) and i taste ever so slightly -right? Friggen headache, but determined, I managed to pull a case this round and just finally tasted one from the current release. I am a pretty big fan of Deschutes regular Black Butte porter - one of my "house beers".

The Abyss is pretty damn good now, not sure about the best after a year jibberish. not like the 11% was all in the face either.

[JiveTurkey]

Have any of you tried or have any thoughts on The Abyss by Deschutes?

My wife bought me a bottle in fall 2009. When I tried it, it tasted a bit harsh (too much alcohol bite). Part way through I saw on the label that it was best enjoyed after November or so of 2010.

So, I bought another one and let it sit for a year. When I tried it a month or so ago, it was awesome. Very smooth and previously absent flavors came out in bloom.

I tried a pint in a pub a couple weeks ago. I assumed it was a more recent batch than what I'd had before. It was good, but not as good as the aged bottle I had.

[Chè]

The 2009 batch/release had some contamination issues. It sounded like the entire release may have had issues and how the bottles were stored/kept after the release may have lessened or worsened the said issue.

Good to hear you had one that wasn't completely off.

[JiveTurkey]

The 2009 batch/release had some contamination issues. It sounded like the entire release may have had issues and how the bottles were stored/kept after the release may have lessened or worsened the said issue.

Good to hear you had one that wasn't completely off.

Either had a bad one, then a good one and/or the aging really helped. All I know is that the '09 with a year of aging was awesome.

May have to buy another couple 22s and drink one right away and age the other a year and see how it differs. I should do the same test with a couple accompanying full-body maduros.

[badwhale]

Troegs Nugget Nectar

Awesome. I picked up a barrel of this stuff for a buddy at work. He was THRILLED at the price I got it up here in our depressed economic county (that's independent of the "recession".

I went ahead and got a case of it at cost later, and split up the 6 packs. Wish I would have just kept it for myself. 5 cases were there when I got it yesterday. Down today for a keg of Yuengling Boc beer (seasonal) and there was 1 left.

Will

[badwhale]

Moylan's Moylander DIPA

[Chè]

Old Stock 2008

[WinstonSpencer]

Shiner Dortmunder.

[wild]

A Little Sumpin’ Wild Ale from Lagunitas.
A birthday gift from my playmate.

[badwhale]

Got my yearly keg of Yuengling Boc

Tasty for an economical regional brew.

Will

[Eville]

I would like to thank beer for curing my cold, and also my body for being more tolerant of alcohol than the cold virus.

[badwhale]

I'm drunk.

Moylans Moylander bomber
Victory St. Boisterous
Victory Yakima Glory ('effin great beer)

Now a Yuengling Bock Beer to cap it off.

Will

[Chè]

I'm drunk.

Moylans Moylander bomber
Victory St. Boisterous
Victory Yakima Glory ('effin great beer)

Now a Yuengling Bock Beer to cap it off.

Will

Either that or you're lying! lol

Nice line up.

[mrtr33]

Years ago, I worked at Trader Joe's. They used to release a Vintage Ale under their label around the holidays. I have one left of the 2008 vintage, probably will open up this summer. Great stuff. Sadly, I haven't seen it available the past few years.

I've been enjoying Abita's Turbodog, Anchor Steam Porter and North Coast's Old Rasputin as of late. My brother also brought us some Stone - Smoked Porter and Cali-Belgique. I have yet to try the latter......thoughts?

[Chè]

Years ago, I worked at Trader Joe's. They used to release a Vintage Ale under their label around the holidays. I have one left of the 2008 vintage, probably will open up this summer. Great stuff. Sadly, I haven't seen it available the past few years.

I've been enjoying Abita's Turbodog, Anchor Steam Porter and North Coast's Old Rasputin as of late. My brother also brought us some Stone - Smoked Porter and Cali-Belgique. I have yet to try the latter......thoughts?

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.

[badwhale]

Southern Tier ~ IPA
Left Hand Brewing ~ Fade to Black
Wurzburger Hofbrau ~ Premium Pilsner

The ST was a great straight up IPA
LHB was an inbetween porter. Tasted / smelled mostly of roasted almonds. Not bad.
WH Pilsner....well...it got good ratings, but I just don't really care for traditional pilsners like this. Too watery.

Will