A Thread About Beer

[xoanon]

It was suggested that a beer discussion get its act together, stop couch surfing in The Colonizers, and get its own place.

My current favorite:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3862903617_bd8cdc0788.jpg

Green Flash (http://www.greenflashbrew.com/) makes a number of excellent beers. This is one of them.

[Superman's Dead]

I will be the first of us to say it:

I am too poor for good taste! So when I'm out it's a pitcher of Pabst at the local pizza place for 5 bucks, and at home it's Budweiser, Miller High Life, or Milwaukee's Best Ice. I love reading beer threads cause they make me feel like once I'm rich and famous I can be more cultured. I promise to seep up your blurry knowledge. =)

[Ghostbear]

Rogue Dead Guy is easily one of my favorite beers, similar to a pale ale with a light hop content, but a bit heavier on the alcohol.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/ghostbear1/web%20hosted%20pics/roguedeadguyalereview.jpg
Stone Levitation
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/ghostbear1/web%20hosted%20pics/stone-levitation1-205x300.jpg
This beer tells Guiness to pick up its dry cleaning.

[Ghostbear]

I will be the first of us to say it:

I am too poor for good taste! So when I'm out it's a pitcher of Pabst at the local pizza place for 5 bucks, and at home it's Budweiser, Miller High Life, or Milwaukee's Best Ice. I love reading beer threads cause they make me feel like once I'm rich and famous I can be more cultured. I promise to seep up your blurry knowledge. =)

If I cant drink beer worth drinking, I just drink water or soda.

[Superman's Dead]

If I cant drink beer worth drinking, I just drink water or soda.

And you may have that luxury...I, alas, do not. Although the beers you chose would go high up on my list of purchases for no reason other than their cool names.

[Ghostbear]

You cant drink water? if water is a luxury you have bigger problems than beer :)

[Superman's Dead]

No, but I can't get drunk on water or soda, and sometimes that is what the doctor ordered.

[xoanon]

While I strive to only drink outstanding beer, I've found that when someone else is footing the beer bill and/or no beer that I would choose for myself is available that I can enjoy suboptimal beer. Truly wretched beer can also force you to relive all the good beer you've had as a means of repressing the horror.

Ghostbear is, of course, pointing out some gems there.

[Whunpo]

Uhhm, guys, you all realize that PBR is the best beer hands down, right?

[xoanon]

Nice try, Whunpo, but your birthday is on your profile. :P

[Whunpo]

Nice try, Whunpo, but your birthday is on your profile. :P

Curses, foiled again! :D
I was actually just trying to get a rise out of some of these beer snobs. I honestly don't really drink, and when I do I can't tell a lick of difference. Not to say nobody can, but certainly not me.

[lucklesswonder]

Well, first, you can never go wrong with Guinness.

My favorite, though, is the Survival "Seven Grain" Stout (http://hopworksbeer.com/survival_stout.php) from Urban Brewery in Portland Oregon. Very rich flavor, with good espresso undertones.

Also, what Mag said about Young's Double Chocolate Stout. That is a delicious concoction.

[carnage11]

Well, first, you can never go wrong with Guinness.

My favorite, though, is the Survival "Seven Grain" Stout (http://hopworksbeer.com/survival_stout.php) from Urban Brewery in Portland Oregon. Very rich flavor, with good espresso undertones.

Also, what Mag said about Young's Double Chocolate Stout. That is a delicious concoction.

Ugh. I think Guinness is disgusting.


I recently tried some of Flying Dog's Snake Dog IPA. It wasn't too shabby, and gave me quite a buzzy stepping up to the plate at 7%.

Though, most times I drink good ol'


http://worldcupcsr.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/budweiser-label1.jpg





....The King of beers. :p

[n3rdXcore]

My latest favorite is Dogfish Head's 90 Minute IPA (http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/year-round-brews/90-minute-ipa.htm), but Pyramid's Hefeweizen (http://www.pyramidbrew.com/our-brews/haywire) is always a good standard.

[Smoof]

I will be the first of us to say it:

I am too poor for good taste! So when I'm out it's a pitcher of Pabst at the local pizza place for 5 bucks, and at home it's Budweiser, Miller High Life, or Milwaukee's Best Ice. I love reading beer threads cause they make me feel like once I'm rich and famous I can be more cultured. I promise to seep up your blurry knowledge. =)

You know, even if you're poor, it's worth it to spend the money on good beer. I'll drink Pabst or Bud or whatever if my friends come over and they bring it, but if I'm buying, it's nothing but the best.

I just can't bring myself to spend even a small amount of money on the cheap stuff.

[pronounconnoun]

Beer is probably about $10 for a six pack and $7 for the beer that is on sale. They rarely coincide. I'd rather pay an extra three dollars to enjoy my beer than to buy shitty beer.

xoanon, we need to go to Toranado's!

[lucklesswonder]

Not all the cheap ones are bad. Michelob's Amber Bock is fairly decent, and it's only about six bucks for a six pack.

But yeah. When I have the disposable income, I'd rather have a nice stout or ale. And lately I've been wanting to try out a porter. No access to that in this town, though.

[nitetrain]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2636196715_46b1b20c61.jpg

[Chris_D]

I've never been too fussed about tracking down or trying out boutique beers although I would run into them from time to time.

When I was in Australia my beer of choice was:

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq78/Mr_GT_Chris/crown-lager.jpg

Think I just liked the bottle :).

In Japan I usually go for:
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq78/Mr_GT_Chris/kirin3_b.jpg

or

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq78/Mr_GT_Chris/2717570201_17a6356098.jpg

[The Iron Weasel]

I`m drinking a reasonably shitty beer now, as I`m looking to get tanked. Got a problem? Might as well get tanked.

Standard Lager

[MachEnergy]

Recently I've been into the Black & Blue (Or Dark Side of The Moon). Here's a lovely pour I did at home:
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs230.snc1/7729_266945215050_854135050_9022077_4257428_n.jpg

[fitbabits]

I approve of beer in its many forms. Some of my favorites:

http://www.caffreys.com/images/glass.jpg

http://enochsemporium.co.uk/images/mcewan-glasses.jpg

http://www.odellbrewing.com/images/media/90-Shilling.png

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3205089482_b652aa2ab7.jpg

[Voodoo]

In my opinion, the greatest beer made is Samichlaus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Eggenberg).

http://i35.tinypic.com/jskjkz.jpg

[Mot Wakorb]

My beer of choice:

http://justbeer.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/leinenkugels-honey-weiss.gif?w=400&h=447

Honestly, I'm generally fine drinking whatever beer is put in front of me. There are obviously those that I don't like, but I'm not going to bitch if someone buys me beer and it isn't my preferred choice.

[Kelegacy]

Curses, foiled again! :D
I was actually just trying to get a rise out of some of these beer snobs. I honestly don't really drink, and when I do I can't tell a lick of difference. Not to say nobody can, but certainly not me.

I understand. All beer tastes to same to people that don't have experience. I'd be the same with cigarettes probably (because I don't smoke) or probably caviar. The problem is, people get used to the cheap, watery beer and think that's what beer is supposed to taste like. Hell, I was like that in school before I had any money. Now I can really appreciate a beer that doesn't taste like water. A Bud-only drinker would taste a "real" beer and be disgusted because he has no idea what quality beer tastes like.

I think a lot of things are acquired tastes: beer, cigars, wine, even coffee sometimes. Once you sample enough of a variety you will discern the differences and appreciate them.

If I was going to get easily drunk, I'd drink a cheaper (but not TOO cheap), watery and light beer (because it'll all taste the same before long). But for real enjoyment I'll get the better beers everytime. I'm a huge fan of microbrews because of the better ingredients (and more of them), whereas a lot of mass-produced stuff skimps on ingredients and seem heavy on the water-flavor. Also, because stuff is brewed in smaller batches, you have more flavor.

I think my favorie beers are IPAs and Porters. But Ales are always the default for me. IPAs are great for most occasions, heavy Porters and Stouts for the colder months for me. I usually steer clear of the white ales. I'm not huge on having coriander or other citrus flavors in my beers. But I still can appreciate them and drink them just fine, but not in large quantities.

A big favorite of mine currently, when it's priced accordingly which is hasn't been for this entire summer near me, is Red Hook's Long Hammer IPA. Man, those taste so delicious. Otherwise, I drink more local stuff like Geary's, Tremont (which is a label under Shipyard) and Gritty McDuff's. Gritty's makes a great Black Fly Stout. I bought a mini keg of it once and opened it wrong--thing blew up and sent stout all over my ceiling and kitchen. Place was sticky even weeks later--I couldn't seem to find where it all sprayed to.

[National Kato]

My beer of choice: Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss


Did you try their Summer Shandy that was on shelves for a month or so this summer? Wheat beer with some lemonade added? I balked at it when my girl said she wanted to try it, but after finishing my beers and wanting another, I gave it a try. Delicious!

[boratika]

When I was in Australia my beer of choice was:

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq78/Mr_GT_Chris/crown-lager.jpg

Gah!


I really wasn't expecting to see that in here. Not a beer that I really think of as "good". And by "good", I mean good;). Though, fun fact: Crown is what is marketed in other countries as Fosters ('cept that's brewed in England.)

And because why the hell not, the old Carlton Brewery crown, (which the beer may or may not get it's name from):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3989531653_5a6b34754b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35328843@N00/3989531653/sizes/l/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3990287432_1a9389ac53_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35328843@N00/3990287432/sizes/l/)

These days it sits outside the physics building at The University of Melbourne.

[Khrymsyn]

I generally reach for a nice Yuengling Lager

It's not the most expensive, and not the cheapest. When fresh it's got a nice crisp taste without a lot of bitterness. I HATE super hoppy/bitttery beers.

I mostly like Amber Boch, Killian's Red, and Sam Adams Boston Lager too. Kinda need something new to drink though, and I've run out of Chimay Red =P

[Kelegacy]

I generally reach for a nice Yuengling Lager

It's not the most expensive, and not the cheapest. When fresh it's got a nice crisp taste without a lot of bitterness. I HATE super hoppy/bitttery beers.

I mostly like Amber Boch, Killian's Red, and Sam Adams Boston Lager too. Kinda need something new to drink though, and I've run out of Chimay Red =P

They don't sell Yuengling up here in Maine, not that I've seen anyway, but I drank a lot of it when I was vacationing in South Carolina last year. It was the first time I ever saw a Black and Tan in a bottle. I drank lots of that and the standard lager.

And I think Killian's rots out of a bottle, but out of the tap it usually fantastic.

Also, I was at a wedding a few weeks ago and they had a keg of Budweiser American Ale. It's the beer that Bud is trying to push as their classier drink. It's okay out of the bottle, but out of the keg it was downright addictive. It has a rich, dark reddish-brown color and tastes very full-bodied. I'm happy to see a company like Budweiser actually try to make a good beer like this.

[MachEnergy]

I generally reach for a nice Yuengling Lager

It's not the most expensive, and not the cheapest. When fresh it's got a nice crisp taste without a lot of bitterness. I HATE super hoppy/bitttery beers.

I mostly like Amber Boch, Killian's Red, and Sam Adams Boston Lager too. Kinda need something new to drink though, and I've run out of Chimay Red =P

Yuengling FTW! That is my every-day goto beer. It's always good, and definitely a reasonable price. I used to pay $15 for a 12 pack in Florida, but here in Northern Virginia, it's only $9.99! It pays to be closer to Pennsylvania, it would seem.

I've been trying to figure out if there is a way to ship beer. My friend moved out to Seattle, and he can have all the Fat Tire he wants, but he can't have any Yuengling. We want to be able to ship each other beer, but I swear by the rule that once a beer gets warm it will never taste the same again. Also, I don't think it's legal.

[OUX]

A simple, delicious choice.
http://soheil.callage.com/photo%20Galleries/Beers/images/Canada-Moosehead.jpg
But dear god, don't let it skunk.

[Ghostbear]

Yuengling FTW! That is my every-day goto beer. It's always good, and definitely a reasonable price. I used to pay $15 for a 12 pack in Florida, but here in Northern Virginia, it's only $9.99! It pays to be closer to Pennsylvania, it would seem.

I've been trying to figure out if there is a way to ship beer. My friend moved out to Seattle, and he can have all the Fat Tire he wants, but he can't have any Yuengling. We want to be able to ship each other beer, but I swear by the rule that once a beer gets warm it will never taste the same again. Also, I don't think it's legal.

uhh you do know that it doesn't sit around cold prior to shipping to the stores? Some beers you should drink at almost room temperature.

[Bone]

Rogue Dead Guy is easily one of my favorite beers, similar to a pale ale with a light hop content, but a bit heavier on the alcohol.
Love Dead Guy Ale. Great beer and always a conversation starter :)


Stone Levitation (pic)
This beer tells Guiness to pick up its dry cleaning.
I must try this.

When I am drinking large quantities of cheap beer, it's Lone Star (http://www.lonestarbeer.com/)all the way. Official beer of Texas, and actually a good lager- I prefer it over Budweiser, Miller, etc. Also, you can always count on a Texas bar having these, so in a loud, live-music environment you don't have to ask if they have it, etc... just mouth LONE STAR and you get what you wanted :)

http://home.grandecom.net/~syeates/Lone_Star_Returnable.jpg

[violent]

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/5893/negramodelothumb170x170.jpg

[MachEnergy]

uhh you do know that it doesn't sit around cold prior to shipping to the stores? Some beers you should drink at almost room temperature.

This may be true for some beers, but I can always tell a Yuengling that has been allowed to warm up. My friends tested me once and I correctly picked 5 out of 5.

However, I did lose a taste test between Miller Lite and Milwaukee's Best Lite....so I'm not going to claim I'm a beer guru with an amazing palette. I don't officially claim it a loss, because piss beer #1 and piss beer #2 really do taste the same.

[RandoM51]

If you were to post every good beer to be had, 1 beer per post, this thread would never end.

[Voodoo]

Also, I like most of Orlando Brewing's (http://www.orlandobrewing.com) entire red, brown and dark lines. My favourite is their Blackwater Porter and Red Ale. Also, on the topic of beers being shipped, Orlando Brewing's beer is 100% organic with live yeast added right before the cap is placed on the bottle and must be kept refrigerated at all times.

[shunoshi]

uhh you do know that it doesn't sit around cold prior to shipping to the stores? Some beers you should drink at almost room temperature.

Yeah, what Ghostbear said. The majority of beer is shipped warm and stored at room temperature at some point. Hell, all ales are actually created at just under room temp. The only time Yuengling needs to be cold is during its lagering process (oh, and before you drink it). Don't let American beer commercials teach you about beer. Otherwise, next thing you know, you'll be thinking that 3 hop additions in Miller Lite makes it special....

I've taken a recent liking to this, since it is the season and all.

http://shunoshi.fathomthat.org/misc/paulaner_oktoberfest_sixer.jpg

[Kelegacy]

I wish Maine didn't have alcohol-by-mail laws. I'd be buying so many brews around the country. :(

[RandoM51]

http://shunoshi.fathomthat.org/misc/paulaner_oktoberfest_sixer.jpg

Keep your eyes open for Ayinger if you like Paulaner. I really like their Maibock in the spring/early summer.

[crazyD]

Rogue Dead Guy is easily one of my favorite beers, similar to a pale ale with a light hop content, but a bit heavier on the alcohol.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/ghostbear1/web%20hosted%20pics/roguedeadguyalereview.jpg
Stone Levitation
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/ghostbear1/web%20hosted%20pics/stone-levitation1-205x300.jpg
This beer tells Guiness to pick up its dry cleaning.

Dead Guy's pretty good, but Levitation? That's the Stone beer your drink when everyone else is drinking Bud and you don't want to get drunk.

Some favorites of mine.

http://www.naganotrading.com/CMS/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/sirs_small.jpg

http://blog.stonebrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/sublimefront1.jpg

http://www.crackedkettle.com/store/images/arrogant.jpg

I'll also drink their Smoked Porter and Pale Ale when available.

I'm a big fan of San Marcos Brewery's Oatmeal Stout, but I don't think they distribute, and I don't go by there too often, unfortunately.

Karl Strauss makes some decent brews as well, my favorite being Red Trolley.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TowHtSP2gzU/Rfm82mMsHgI/AAAAAAAAAG0/1YtxfuXgGXU/s320/Karl+Strauss+Red+Trolley.JPG

[Handmade.Mercury]

Nothin' but wine.

[Ghostbear]

Crazyd, I like most everything Stone makes, except the Arrogant Bastard.
Red Trolley is pretty good too.

[xoanon]

xoanon, we need to go to Toranado's!

Definitely. The last time I was there I got a pint of Pliny The Elder $4.50. There's a fantastic beer that will get you into trouble.

[boratika]

Money is very much an object for me, but I'd much rather drink less better beer.

The two beers that I tend to drink:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3714902957_71904b8a67.jpg

and

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3493342274_38dbb8a67b.jpg

Really can't go wrong with any of the Matilda Bay beers though.

Though lately I've found myself drinking a fair bit of :

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/3899359245_9f525b4d33.jpg

Dubious science of carbon offsetting aside, it is actually pretty damn tasty. Plus it is also pretty cheap.

And for when it's a celebration:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1069/680724016_e0aaeeda00.jpg

[OUX]

There should be a Beers Around CoG Thread. Rules: it stays open for a week, members post one beer. After the week is over sticky and lock it. Then open a sister thread where people get pictures of themselves with the various beers and try to 'catch them all.' When you collect them all you get the praise of the angels, or a neat user title.

[shunoshi]

That actually sounds like fun (and expensive, I'll make sure to add Rochefort 8 to the list and watch people cringe when they see the price tag on a single bottle).

:D

[OUX]

I am more worried about beers that you have to leave the country to get.

[shunoshi]

That could definitely be problematic. Hell, I could pick Surly Brewing Company and you'd have to come to MN to buy it. :D

[carnage11]

Also, I like most of Orlando Brewing's (http://www.orlandobrewing.com) entire red, brown and dark lines. My favourite is their Blackwater Porter and Red Ale. Also, on the topic of beers being shipped, Orlando Brewing's beer is 100% organic with live yeast added right before the cap is placed on the bottle and must be kept refrigerated at all times.

Orlando Brewing Co. has some of the best tasting beer around in my opinion. I was there a few weeks ago and the bartender, who was gorgeous and new her shit to boot, suggested me the Blonde Summer Ale. It was so crisp and clean tasting. The first time I was actually refreshed by a beer. I sat down and had an interesting conversation with one of the owners. It's a really great place to go if you're looking for a great beer and great company.

[Backseat Killer]

I only got into beer over the past few years. I like a variety of beers but the top 4 are easy picks for me:

Old Growler (http://thebeersnob.wordpress.com/2007/01/10/nethergate-old-growler-porter/)
Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen (http://www.pyramidbrew.com/our-brews/haywire)
Redhook London Porter (http://www.2beerguys.com/redhook/beers/redhookblackhook.html) at the brewery in Redmond, WA, they serve it from a nitro tap... holy shit!!
Ahhh - Lone Star (http://www.lonestarbeer.com/LoneStar.aspx)

The new Pyramid Haywire was an unexpected surprise. I already enjoy the 'regular' hefe but this one is unfiltered and has a bit of a heavier taste. I for one, enjoy heavier beers and this was a great combo - I can drink this in the summer time.

[Mot Wakorb]

Did you try their Summer Shandy that was on shelves for a month or so this summer? Wheat beer with some lemonade added? I balked at it when my girl said she wanted to try it, but after finishing my beers and wanting another, I gave it a try. Delicious!

I have - it's good in certain situations, like after mowing the lawn on a hot summer day. Other than that, I can't drink it regularly.

They also have another derivative called "Sunset Wheat", it almost tastes of orange. Not sure how that works.

[pronounconnoun]

Definitely. The last time I was there I got a pint of Pliny The Elder $4.50. There's a fantastic beer that will get you into trouble.

I love anything from the Russian River Brewing Company.

It's almost the season for Pliny the Younger. I hear it's sensational.

[crazyD]

I love anything from the Russian River Brewing Company.

It's almost the season for Pliny the Younger. I hear it's sensational.

I'll have to try it. I like The Elder and Blind Pig well enough, but haven't had The Younger.

[Nameless]

I approve of beer in its many forms. Some of my favorites:

http://www.caffreys.com/images/glass.jpg

I love Caffrey's! I only know one place around where I live that serves it, but everytime we go there, we always grab a pitcher.

Also, I think we lucked out in Canada, because our (relatively) cheap beer as actually pretty good. Not the best by any means, but better than Coors/Bud/etc.

The pride of Nova Scotia:
http://coryevans.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/white.jpg

[Dukefrukem]

http://blog.case.edu/linda.zhang/2006/09/13/youngs-double-chocolate.jpg

[xoanon]

I'll have to try it. I like The Elder and Blind Pig well enough, but haven't had The Younger.

It is wonderful. And difficult to find. Capturing this rare and precious creature takes planning and dedication, but it's worth it.

[Chris_D]

Gah!
I really wasn't expecting to see that in here. Not a beer that I really think of as "good". And by "good", I mean good;). Though, fun fact: Crown is what is marketed in other countries as Fosters ('cept that's brewed in England.)


Well, as I said, I think it's the bottle that does it for me :p. Still, I like it better than a fair assortment of aussie beers, like Coopers, Carlton Draft/Cold, Victoria Bitter (duh), Melbourne Bitter (double duh), XXXX (triple duh) etc.

[civil]

The missus and I have been enjoying this tonight (not my photo):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/3120946265_b6a5d45ed9.jpg?v=0

Though to my dismay one bottle turned out to be pure vinegar. I almost threw up but luckily I had another beer in my hand within seconds.

[chex]

I wish Maine didn't have alcohol-by-mail laws. I'd be buying so many brews around the country. :(

Pretty sure all citizen shipping of alcohol is illegal.
That could definitely be problematic. Hell, I could pick Surly Brewing Company and you'd have to come to MN to buy it. :D
Holy unobservant, Chex! I just realised you're in Hopkins. Heh.
http://blog.case.edu/linda.zhang/2006/09/13/youngs-double-chocolate.jpg
I wound up with a mug of this off draft earlier this evening... I was pleasantly surprised. It smells wondrous, and tastes almost as good, until it starts to warm up...

[Doctor Setebos]

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/5893/negramodelothumb170x170.jpgLOVE Negra Modelo. I latched onto it on one of my many, many business trips to Guadalajara back in 2005, and haven't looked back.

Maybe some of you beer aficionados can help me track down another beer I like. While in Sao Paolo earlier this year, a colleague ordered me a very smooth, very dark beer, but I can't recall the name. I believe when he ordered it the name sounded something like "Black Shot" or "Black Shout". He was talking quickly and in Portuguese, so I didn't catch it. Any thoughts?

[lucklesswonder]

I wound up with a mug of this off draft earlier this evening... I was pleasantly surprised. It smells wondrous, and tastes almost as good, until it starts to warm up...

I've only ever had it at room temp, and it tasted just fine to me. Then again, I'm the kind of beer snob that only drinks stouts at room temp.

[n3rdXcore]

I've been trying to figure out if there is a way to ship beer. My friend moved out to Seattle, and he can have all the Fat Tire he wants, but he can't have any Yuengling. We want to be able to ship each other beer, but I swear by the rule that once a beer gets warm it will never taste the same again. Also, I don't think it's legal.

Hey wait, that's me! Also, there are MANY other beers based out of the pacific northwest that I'd love to ship to you. Fat Tire is only one of many delicious choices the western half of the states have to offer. As far as local-ish breweries go, we've got Red Hook, Pyramid, Elysian, Hale's, Mac & Jack's, Deschutes, Rogue...man, I definitely do NOT miss Florida beers.

[xoanon]

Pretty sure all citizen shipping of alcohol is illegal.


I think you just can't cross state lines. Or at least not into states with blue laws. I get wine shipped to me every other month.

[civil]

LOVE Negra Modelo. I latched onto it on one of my many, many business trips to Guadalajara back in 2005, and haven't looked back.
Oy, what took you to Guadalajara? That's my second city, the place where my family is from and where I've spent a lot of my life.

I never really got in to Negra Modelo, but then again my family was Bohemia through and through. If the old man drank, that was always it.

[Dukefrukem]

I wound up with a mug of this off draft earlier this evening... I was pleasantly surprised. It smells wondrous, and tastes almost as good, until it starts to warm up...

Yeh you need to drink it very cold. I prefer it from the can.

[shunoshi]

I've only ever had it at room temp, and it tasted just fine to me. Then again, I'm the kind of beer snob that only drinks stouts at room temp.

At least someone knows how to drink a stout. If you drink it a fridge temp, all of the flavor is masked. Optimal temp for most stouts will be in the mid 50s, well above the temp in someone's refrigerator.

I think you just can't cross state lines. Or at least not into states with blue laws. I get wine shipped to me every other month.

You can get a license to ship beer or wine commercially in the US, but liquor is strictly illegal. As for me, I wrap the bottles individually in bubble wrap, then load the box with more bubble wrap so that everything is held fast and doesn't shift. Then I bring it to UPS to ship and don't tell them what I'm shipping. At UPS and FedEx isn't exactly "illegal" but it's against their policy to ship beer and wine without consent. Just don't ship via the post office; that is felony-like illegal.

[Doctor Setebos]

Oy, what took you to Guadalajara? That's my second city, the place where my family is from and where I've spent a lot of my life.The company I work for has a distribution center in Guadalajara. I was there for one week a month for the last half of 2005 and the first half of 2006 doing training on a new software system implementation. I did the same thing in Sao Paolo, Brazil earlier this year, and this Saturday I head to Antwerp, Belgium. International beer sampling, FTW! :D

[shunoshi]

and this Saturday I head to Antwerp, Belgium. International beer sampling, FTW! :D

Oh man, consider me jealous. Belgian beer is my favorite. :cool:

[Doctor Setebos]

Oy, what took you to Guadalajara? That's my second city, the place where my family is from and where I've spent a lot of my life.Funny side note: some co-workers in our Guadalajara office took me out to Ajijic, Jalisco and told me that this is what many Mexicans think America is like. My thought was: "Really? Mexicans think all of America is like Mesa, Arizona?"

[wyeast]

"Really? Mexicans think all of America is like Mesa, Arizona?"
*spits peanuts all over the monitor*

Oh, great. :o *goes to get a napkin*

:D

[Doctor Setebos]

*spits peanuts all over the monitor*

Oh, great. :o *goes to get a napkin*

:DI'm hoping you understand the reference. Ajijic is in the Chapala region, which is a huge retirement community for Americans. It really does look and feel like Mesa. It's kind of surreal.

[civil]

I'm hoping you understand the reference. Ajijic is in the Chapala region, which is a huge retirement community for Americans. It really does look and feel like Mesa. It's kind of surreal.
I grew up going to Lake Chapala. Back then it was just a big fucking lake. Now it's some sort of American colony, all gross and crass. The last time I was there (2002 or so) my father actually spit on the ground in disgust. It used to be a pretty cool place. :(

On a related note, I need to kill you and take your job. You have a few days to set your affairs in order.

[chex]

I've only ever had it at room temp, and it tasted just fine to me. Then again, I'm the kind of beer snob that only drinks stouts at room temp.
It began to get terribly bitter toward the end... I was nursing it over the course of about an hour and a half, though... It came chilled, and was what can only be described as... tepid, toward the end. Not quite room temp, but certainly not chilled.

At least someone knows how to drink a stout. If you drink it a fridge temp, all of the flavor is masked. Optimal temp for most stouts will be in the mid 50s, well above the temp in someone's refrigerator.
Well... I had it in a pub, so I'd imagine they served it how it is to be served. Keep in mind that I think 60 is cold, and often go around in a hoodie and scarf during that sort of weather (like the last several, in fact).

On a related note, I need to kill you and take your job. You have a few days to set your affairs in order.

I second this motion.

[civil]

chex: You and me, a Natural Born Killers sort of scenario. We kill the Doctor, take his car and go apeshit across America. We wind up at violent's and help him overthrow the Castros, ending up bloody corpses on the news with a mountain of bodies, blood, lust and booze in our wake.

Uh, that is, if you're into that sort of thing.

[chex]

chex: You and me, a Natural Born Killers sort of scenario. We kill the Doctor, take his car and go apeshit across America. We wind up at violent's and help him overthrow the Castros, ending up bloody corpses on the news with a mountain of bodies, blood, lust and booze in our wake.

Uh, that is, if you're into that sort of thing.

Done and done. Iowa is only about a four to five hour drive from me... You're in Chicago? Say about six hours here, meet up in Mpls, wing it down to Iowa... Relatively short trip. Now, having driven cross-country before, and not knowing where Violent is, there might need to be stop offs along the way... I say... about a week's travel time, figuring 12 hour drive days. We could shorten it by driving in shifts while the other sleeps in the back seat.
We'll need a Styrofoam cooler.

[shunoshi]

It began to get terribly bitter toward the end... I was nursing it over the course of about an hour and a half, though... It came chilled, and was what can only be described as... tepid, toward the end. Not quite room temp, but certainly not chilled.

Well... I had it in a pub, so I'd imagine they served it how it is to be served.

Yeah, it depends on the beer too. I've never had a Young's Chocolate Stout, but I can say that Rogue's Chocolate Stout is awesome at any temp.

chex: You and me, a Natural Born Killers sort of scenario. We kill the Doctor, take his car and go apeshit across America. We wind up at violent's and help him overthrow the Castros, ending up bloody corpses on the news with a mountain of bodies, blood, lust and booze in our wake.

Uh, that is, if you're into that sort of thing.

Done and done. Iowa is only about a four to five hour drive from me... You're in Chicago? Say about six hours here, meet up in Mpls, wing it down to Iowa... Relatively short trip. Now, having driven cross-country before, and not knowing where Violent is, there might need to be stop offs along the way... I say... about a week's travel time, figuring 12 hour drive days. We could shorten it by driving in shifts while the other sleeps in the back seat.
We'll need a Styrofoam cooler.

If you guys think you'll make it out of Minneapolis without dragging my giant gun-toting ass with you, you're sadly mistaken. You'll need my firepower anyway. I have enough shotguns/rifles for everyone. :D

[chex]

Yeah, it depends on the beer too. I've never had a Young's Chocolate Stout, but I can say that Rogue's Chocolate Stout is awesome at any temp.

If you guys think you'll make it out of Minneapolis without dragging my giant gun-toting ass with you, you're sadly mistaken. You'll need my firepower anyway. I have enough shotguns/rifles for everyone. :D

I don't generally do pubs (more of a dance myself senseless in an entirely too loud nightclub, type) but if I happen across the Rogue's I'll give it a try.

Now for fire-power... Its been a few years since I've gone target practicing, but I used to be decent with a .45, a .9 and a rifle. I am wickedly accurate with a nice Mongolian Recurve with about an 80 pound pull, however. Also hand held pistol crossbows and frozen rollos (which hurt like a son of a bitch and leave really nasty welts).

[civil]

Done and done. Iowa is only about a four to five hour drive from me... You're in Chicago? Say about six hours here, meet up in Mpls, wing it down to Iowa... Relatively short trip. Now, having driven cross-country before, and not knowing where Violent is, there might need to be stop offs along the way... I say... about a week's travel time, figuring 12 hour drive days. We could shorten it by driving in shifts while the other sleeps in the back seat.
We'll need a Styrofoam cooler.
And plenty of peanuts.

If you guys think you'll make it out of Minneapolis without dragging my giant gun-toting ass with you, you're sadly mistaken. You'll need my firepower anyway. I have enough shotguns/rifles for everyone. :D
Uh...no. One hot chick is enough for this ride.

[shunoshi]

Also hand held pistol crossbows and frozen rollos (which hurt like a son of a bitch and leave really nasty welts).

Wait, what? Like chocolate covered caramel candy leaving nasty welts? :confused::eek:

Uh...no. One hot chick is enough for this ride.

Then I'll snipe you before you even make it across the border.

[civil]

Fool. I'm Mexican. You won't even know I'm crossing the border.

[chex]

And plenty of peanuts.
Honey roasted?

Wait, what? Like chocolate covered caramel candy leaving nasty welts? :confused::eek:

True fact. About twelve years ago I was out in Pennsylvania at a camping event, and we had these cute little hand held pistol crossbows, and a bag of rollos. The rollos froze overnight, and we didn't think anything of it before loading them into the tracks and firing away merrily. I dented the hood of the car, and my mother caught me in the thigh... I had that bruise for like two weeks, and it hurt like hell the entire time.
I imagine that a well aimed neck shot could trigger that little bundle of nerves that causes cardiac arrest. :D Death by candy.

Fool. I'm Mexican. You won't even know I'm crossing the border.
I chortled.

[TheSilentDeath]

It looks like I'm going out and looking for some beers tomorrow, well later today since it's technically Friday now. Midterms being over with coupled with the fact that I didn't fail any of them means that there is something to celebrate this month besides my birthday.

[Superman's Dead]

But guys...it's called the champagne of beers! It can't be bad!

/troll. =D

[shunoshi]

Fool. I'm Mexican. You won't even know I'm crossing the border.

Bastard. I've got nothing.

[Ghostbear]

Just tell him you paid the Coyote to leave him somewhere without water.

[civil]

Bastard. I've got nothing.
Neener neener. It's just me and the hot lady now.

[Doctor Setebos]

I leave for just a few hours and come back to everyone conspiring to murder me? I love this place. :) But you'll have to get to me before my flight to Belgium leaves tomorrow morning. But I'd rather you didn't kill me and take my job because I'm really looking forward to my whirlwind tour of Asia sometime in March/April of next year: Singapore, China, and (potentially) India. Are there any good Indian beers?

[xoanon]

I tried to translate "urine" into Hindi so I could tell you that the pee beer was good, but google gave me a real translation instead of one that I could read or copy and paste. It seems you can't lose, you globetrotting bastard. :)

I've enjoyed the Indian lagers I've had well enough, but I've never had them at the source.

[chex]

Neener neener. It's just me and the hot lady now.

And the styrofoam cooler. o.O

I leave for just a few hours and come back to everyone conspiring to murder me? I love this place. :) But you'll have to get to me before my flight to Belgium leaves tomorrow morning. But I'd rather you didn't kill me and take my job because I'm really looking forward to my whirlwind tour of Asia sometime in March/April of next year: Singapore, China, and (potentially) India. Are there any good Indian beers?

You know, you're really not helping your case, here. "Don't kill me because I'm going to Belgium... BTW, I'm also stopping by Singapore, China and India."

On topic; There's a Zombie Pub crawl tomorrow and one of my classmates wants me to go with her... Now last year, people were so pissed they were actually in the streets chasing after cars, so I'm not entirely sure this is a good idea... I'm also broke (damn you, college!).

[civil]

I'm currently drinking this (not my photo):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3156063253_f116960fc3.jpg?v=0

Very pumpkin-y, but overall not something I'd buy again. The missus wanted something fall-ish and it was on sale at Trader Joe's. They have the flavor down, but it could do with some more heft and bite.

[carnage11]

I'm currently drinking this (not my photo):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3156063253_f116960fc3.jpg?v=0

Very pumpkin-y, but overall not something I'd buy again. The missus wanted something fall-ish and it was on sale at Trader Joe's. They have the flavor down, but it could do with some more heft and bite.

Have you ever had Blue Moon's Harvest Moon? We tried it last year, I wasn't too keen on it, but my wife liked it. It's got a little pumpkin spice to it. I really like Blue Moon, but I wasn't a fan of the sweeter tasting Harvest Moon.

[civil]

Actually, I think our friends who are coming over mentioned that. And there goes my phone! Perhaps I'll be drinking that stuff momentarily.

[lucklesswonder]

Whenever my friend Clint comes down from Oregon, he brings me some craft beers and micro-brews.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4214648043_9821afb80a_o.jpg

I'm really looking forward to giving these a taste. The one on the left is an oatmeal stout. On the right is a winter ale made with spruce tips. I'm excited.