Random Beers

[severine]

what is the flavoring in the fall odd notion, cherry? it reminds me of cherry coke but i'm not sure and it driving me crazy!

the hex is very good

Will let you know when I pop one open tomorrow. :beer:

ETA: I just looked on Magic Hat's website and they say green apple, coriander, and orange peel for fall.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

Went to the local watering hole and had Weyerbacher Hops Infusion. Very tasty indeed. Also tried the Mikkeller Warrior IPA. It's single hopped and nothing to write home about.

 

[ctenidae]

Dogfigh Head Pumpkin- good beer at base, not too pumpkined. Tasty.

 

[HD333]

Great lineup yesterday for the Pats pre and post game tailgating:

BBC - Steel Rail, and IPA
Opa Opa - I forgot the name but it was good.
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Sammy Oktoberfest
Long Trail Harvest

and for hydration purposes Bud Lite.

 

[ctenidae]

Not a random beer, but a random bartender.

 

[severine]

Not a random beer, but a random bartender.

That adds a whole new element to the thread. Sort of like Trekchick taking pictures of the UPS man as he delivers her ski gear. :lol:

I really liked the Fall Odd Notion. Does anyone know if it's available on its own or can you only buy it in the Fall Sampler?

HD333 - I stopped at a bar in MA in August that had something like 20 Opa Opa brews on tap. I tried a sampler of 6 of their offerings.

 

[ctenidae]

That adds a whole new element to the thread. Sort of like Trekchick taking pictures of the UPS man as he delivers her ski gear. :lol:

The random part is that that's me, and the first pint I've pulled in over 12 years. Turned out great.

I have high hopes for Opa Opa. Tried a few of their beers a year or so ago, seems to have promise.

 

[severine]

The random part is that that's me, and the first pint I've pulled in over 12 years. Turned out great.

I have high hopes for Opa Opa. Tried a few of their beers a year or so ago, seems to have promise.

D'oh! Still, gives me some ideas... Hmm...

Opa Opa sampler at Brewmaster's Tavern in Williamsburg, MA on 8.19.2010:

Clockwise from top: porter, brown, Red Rock, brown berry, Oktoberfest, and stout. I seem to recall liking the Oktoberfest, but I preferred Barrington Brewery's brown (which I had consumed not long before this).

 

[ctenidae]

Again, not a random beer, but a random serving, I suppose- they had this in Ireland, with Heineken, too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nXue294D_A



Basically, the whole tap head is frozen, and they do serve it cold. Couldn't bring myself to try it, but the bartenders said it sells, witih Bud slightly outselling Heineken. They keep the ice and regular Heineken available, though, since some people have a preference, especially in the winter time.

 

[roark]

Marketing genius. They can now literally sell frozen piss and no one can tell!

 

[ctenidae]

Marketing genius. They can now literally sell frozen piss and no one can tell!

And they'll actively choose it over warm piss.

 

[riverc0il]

Picked up some Frye's Leap IPA from Sebago Brewing Company while in Maine this weekend. Good beer, pretty standard IPA fare, nothing special. Always nice to try something new!

I just noticed that Dogfish Head has a 120 minute. Any one ever try that? I have not seen it at my local store.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

Picked up some Frye's Leap IPA from Sebago Brewing Company while in Maine this weekend. Good beer, pretty standard IPA fare, nothing special. Always nice to try something new!

I just noticed that Dogfish Head has a 120 minute. Any one ever try that? I have not seen it at my local store.

I actually really like the Frye's Leap. Sebago does a respectable job. They have a "Full Throttle" Double IPA that comes out in the spring which is pretty tasty.

The 120 is ok. I have had it once and thought it too sweet for my liking. I prefer the 90 Minute which has a bigger, hoppier taste. I think here you can get the 120 for $9 a bottle which is pretty steep so I usually pass.

 

[roark]

As a beer 120 fails. As an apertif it's ok. Might be better aged.

At a similar pricepoint, the world wide stout is a better buy IMHO.

 

[BeanoNYC]

Might be better aged.

That's what I have heard. I've had two bottles in the fridge for about a year now. I'll probably wait another year before giving it a try.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

Just picked up a 6 pack of Red Racer IPA and 2 bottles of Sierra Nevada Northern Hemisphere Harvest. Haven't tried either but am looking forward to breaking into them tonight

 

[HD333]

Long Trail Harvest. Much needed after walk out of a MTB ride due to a flat, the spare tube had a hole in it!?!?!

 

[mattchuck2]

Just got some Lagunitas Pils, Czech-style pilsner from the Lagunitas Brewing Company in California.

6.2% alcohol, and very very tasty.

 

[ctenidae]

Trader Joe's has released teh 2010 Vintage Ale, brewed by Unibroue. I still have a bottle of teh 2009 vintage. Dang tasty stuff, there. I'm picking up at least a case next time I'm (or the wife is) near a TJ that sells beer.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

Just got some Lagunitas Pils, Czech-style pilsner from the Lagunitas Brewing Company in California.

6.2% alcohol, and very very tasty.

I wish Lagunitas had distribution up here. I think I can get it in Mass somewhere. The pils is delicious and their IPA is one of my all-time favorites.