Beer Thread

[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.

[FactoredReality]

Mmm.. beer.

I finally got back into the land of good beer. Iowa has some crazy blue laws that limit any beer (not wine) over 6% ABV to state controlled. The state is so far behind in payments to breweries that most micros will not ship anymore.

I've been in VA since the middle of Nov. now and gorging on the good stuff. I'm a fan of Dog Fish Head, Omegang, Stone, and for everydays or when I want quantity over quality I like Newcastle, Yuengling, or Strongbow(cider).

I did bring back some Innis & Gunn from my recent trip to Scottland/England. I'm looking forward to a reason to break into those.

Anyone ever do a beer trade? It could be fun but I would think the shipping would make it prohibitive.

[mrtr33]

Enjoyed a Fantome Saison over Christmas. Delicious.

I actually did a beer tasting with my father in law and about 8 assorded Ales and Stouts, with some cheeses. It worked out pretty well. If I can find it, I'll post the full list. My wife always always likes doing wine tastings, so I thought, why not a beer tasting?

I am stuck in the land of Abita beers right now. *Sigh*

[FactoredReality]

Thats a tasty Saison. I'm curious to see your list, did you have any cheeses that paired well?

Enjoyed a Fantome Saison over Christmas. Delicious.

I actually did a beer tasting with my father in law and about 8 assorded Ales and Stouts, with some cheeses. It worked out pretty well. If I can find it, I'll post the full list. My wife always always likes doing wine tastings, so I thought, why not a beer tasting?

I am stuck in the land of Abita beers right now. *Sigh*

[chefchris]

You can find some nice cheeses that pair well with Belgians.

Ales and stouts are the same thing.

[mrtr33]

Ales and stouts are the same thing.

Are they really? Seriously?

I knew Porters and Stouts were the same thing, but thought there were distinct differences between ales and stouts.
We did:
Deschutes Brewery Mirror Pond Ale
Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome Ale
Stone IPA
Fantome Saison

Murphy's Stout
Stockyard Oatmeal Stout
Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter
Stone XII Anniversary Chocolate Oatmeal Stout

Can't find the list of cheeses, but with the darker beers, there were mostly goudas, and lighter beers there were lighter-bodied cheeses.