Random Beers

[BackLoafRiver]

Dropped into the local beer bar tonight and had Stillwater Existent - it's a black IPA brewed by Stillwater Artisinal Ales in Maryland.



As you would imagine, beer poured dark with a nice tan head. (poured from tap, not bottle) Unlike other black ipas I have had, this was not as hoppy and quite smooth. Decent amount of carbonation...smelled of coffee and a bit of cocoa. Quite good. I'd drink it again if they still have it on tap.

On Sunday they are doing a "harvest festival" dinner....8 courses WITH beer for $80. All high-end brew and food, all inclusive. I would go if I were going to be in town.

[marcski]

Anyone try Ithica Brewing Co.'s Flower Power. It is quite the hoppy experience.

[ctenidae]

Dropped into the local beer bar tonight and had Stillwater Existent - it's a black IPA brewed by Stillwater Artisinal Ales in Maryland.

As you would imagine, beer poured dark with a nice tan head. (poured from tap, not bottle) Unlike other black ipas I have had, this was not as hoppy and quite smooth. Decent amount of carbonation...smelled of coffee and a bit of cocoa. Quite good. I'd drink it again if they still have it on tap.

Sounds like a porter.

[drjeff]

TERRIBLE BEER NEWS Saw in a tweet that one The Alchemist WON'T be reopening after being flooded out by Irene -that stinks!

[HD333]

Sierra Nevada Celebration last night. Good stuff.

[marcski]

I am thoroughly enjoying some "Zoe" from Maine Beer Co. out of Portland. It is really tasty stuff!

http://www.mainebeercompany.com/Site/Our_Beer.html

[marcski]

I happen to be one lucky bastard. Check out my local beer market's current selection:



http://www.beermenus.com/places/493-...-s-food-market

[ctenidae]

Ommegang Aphrodite- tasty, like a lambic but not so sour or as tart. Raspberry and pear juice in a Belgian with grains of paradise.

[HD333]

Having a Long Trail Ale after stacking a cord of wood. Why does beer taste so good after manual labor?

[ctenidae]

Having a Long Trail Ale after stacking a cord of wood. Why does beer taste so good after manual labor?

It's pretty good before and during, too, truth be told.
But there is something special about the reward beer. Tastes like victory!