Crap I had something good last night but I can't remeber what it was called (maybe it was THAT good :lol: ) It was a darker beer, almost a guinness, but it wasn't stout.
Plus they served it in 34oz:-o
Plus they served it in 34oz:-o
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jaywbigred
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Got to try this year's Noble Pils from Sammy A on tap recently at the Valley View Saloon and I have to say, for the first time in a long time, I was impressed with a Sam product. I had a couple.
I also got to try Victory's take on an Irish-style stout. As usual from Victory, it was fantastic, very refreshing for a beer that dark (the tasting notes on the menu at the Last Chair were spot on).
I also got to try Victory's take on an Irish-style stout. As usual from Victory, it was fantastic, very refreshing for a beer that dark (the tasting notes on the menu at the Last Chair were spot on).
severine
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I did say it was between the two of us.
Out of that list, though, I had the Naughty Nurse, Arrogant Bastard, and Ten Penny Ale Reserve. Did get a sip of the Raging Bitch--and I've had Hooker Blonde before, so that's no big deal. Which reminds me... about that growler of Ten Penny Ale Reserve... need to stop down there tomorrow and inquire.You know, I didn't include Guinness on that list. We both had Irish Car Bombs, so I guess you can add half a pint of that to the list...
ctenidae
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Opened one of the Trader Joe's 2009 vintage ales this weekend. Keeps getting better and better.
HD333
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For some reason I really like the Long Trail Polinator this year.
drjeff
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I will admit that I do really tend to enjoy most breweries "spring" offerings, probably more of a psychological thing than anything
I also noticed, (and had one :beer: ) that at the Mount Snow "winter" brewer's fest last weekend, Harpoon had brought a barrel of their SUMMER ale. Seemed right to be enjoying a summer ale, while standing on snow, on a beautiful 60 or so degree spring afternoon!
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Just got a couple of these:
Quite tasty...full bodied 8.3% porter from Poland. A "Baltic Porter" so said the beerman at the LBS. I needed to refill my stock goto beer, Double bag, but they were still out. He said they order a ton of long trail, esp. the DB so that is why their regular day to day price for all LT varieties is 7.99. A bargain for the potent double bag in my opinion.
And I am only half way done with this Okocim, and definitely feel the punch already as I have yet to eat dinner. (but I did nosh on a blueberry or two right before the beer)!
Quite tasty...full bodied 8.3% porter from Poland. A "Baltic Porter" so said the beerman at the LBS. I needed to refill my stock goto beer, Double bag, but they were still out. He said they order a ton of long trail, esp. the DB so that is why their regular day to day price for all LT varieties is 7.99. A bargain for the potent double bag in my opinion.
And I am only half way done with this Okocim, and definitely feel the punch already as I have yet to eat dinner. (but I did nosh on a blueberry or two right before the beer)!
Sky
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21st Ammendment beer from San Fran. Had some Monday at a nice bar in Boston (before the Sox lost to (does it matter) 16 to not enough. Anyway, I think the bar (on Comm Ave?) was Cold Creek. An Oyser Bar.
The beer of the day was this 21st Amendment Pale Ale called Bitter American. There is a distributor in Framingham....but I haven't heard back on an e-mail about retail availability.
The beer is terrific (assuming you like Pale Ale).
http://www.21st-amendment.com/beer/bitter-american
The beer of the day was this 21st Amendment Pale Ale called Bitter American. There is a distributor in Framingham....but I haven't heard back on an e-mail about retail availability.
The beer is terrific (assuming you like Pale Ale).
http://www.21st-amendment.com/beer/bitter-american
roark
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^ if the local guy can't get it you can get 21st amendment at Table & Vine in Springfield. Decent beer in cans.
Sky
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Thanks, I'll chat up a couple of the local liquor stores to see if they will add it.
21st amendment has a pretty good distribution in MA now - try Julio's in Worcester if thats close to you. I know quite a few places on the south shore have quite a few of their offerings. Marty's in Newton gets 1/6 barrels from them at times, we got the Golden Doom once it was amazing.
While we are talking about stores, Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont should have some of the harder to find stuff as well. I think I posted awhile back I find their prices to be off on somethings, but their ability to get the real hard to find stuff its worth shopping there from time to time.
While we are talking about stores, Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont should have some of the harder to find stuff as well. I think I posted awhile back I find their prices to be off on somethings, but their ability to get the real hard to find stuff its worth shopping there from time to time.
Sky
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Thanks, I'll give the Worcester store a shot in addition to checking with my local dealer.
ctenidae
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Got a Gnomegang at the Fairway Market liquor store in Stamford. It's a collaboration between Brasserie d 'Achouffe and Ommegang. Quality Ommegang-type offering. They can do little wrong.
ctenidae
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Not beer, but almost...
Got a bottle of this last weekend, too. http://www.rogue.com/spirits/dead-guy-whiskey.php
Tasty- sweetish, a bit scotchy, but decent. Got a small bottle of Buffalo Trace White Dog, too- interesting, that.
Got a bottle of this last weekend, too. http://www.rogue.com/spirits/dead-guy-whiskey.php
Tasty- sweetish, a bit scotchy, but decent. Got a small bottle of Buffalo Trace White Dog, too- interesting, that.
gorgonzola
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too mainstream for you kindasewers i know but yesterdays 2 beer news events will increse my summer sipping pleasure - #9 cans gives me another poolside/camping/fill-my-ski-pants-pockets option and mrs snowbunski gonna love the shock top berry wheat at the ball park!
pro2860
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Not too mainstream for me....I love that stuff!:beer:
drjeff
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Cans of micro's are a good thing in my book. Great for in the golf cart and also for at the NASCAR races up at Loudon! :beer:
Riverskier
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Not too mainstream for me, but I don't like fruit in my beer. Cans are great for the outdoors in the Summer though. There is a new brewery in Maine (Baxter), currently brewing a pale ale and an IPA, that are packaging all of their beer in cans. Tasty stuff too.
