Beer

[dwellerINTHEdark]

I'll be on the lookout for 'Big Eye'. Ballast Point is the shit.

Those are some cool beers Unknown, I'd be very interested to know how amazing Pliny the Elder is.

 

[Baroque]

I prefer Big Eye, it's cheaper but honestly tastes better to me. Ballast point is my current favorite brewing co too. Their Tongue Buckler Red is pretty amazing.

 

[unknown]

Pliny is always good, but I feel like we're spoiled in California...I've had it so many times. I prefer Sculpin and Alpine's IPAs to Pliny.

woke up with a hangover. blergh

 

[Baroque]

We are spoiled in California. I can go in any direction and find a brewery with an excellent craft brew.

Stone Ruination. Holy cow, it did just as it says on the bottle. Ever since I had that a couple years ago all I want is hoppy IPA's.

Any of you into Ritual brews? Small brewery in Redlands. Their Extra Red is one of the best reds I've tried. Tied with Ballast Point's imo. also Fat Hog is a monster barleywine. It's on the expensive side though.

 

[unknown]

I've seen their stuff around but never picked one up. Will have to try it

 

[Einherjar86]

Just drank a Firestone Double IPA the other night. It was delicious:

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2210/50697/

My wife and I also have a Pretty Things Baby Tree waiting for us in the fridge. Can't wait.

 

[Baroque]

 

[Eligos]

Great Divide also has a fresh-hopped IPA that I'm hoping to slurp on this summer.

 

[Master_Yoda77]

I had this on tap once and wasn't impressed, then I got a bomber of it and fuck me, that's one of the best IPAs for the price. It's like $6 here!

So, I guess in my town every liquor store is running some deal to encourage every college to get fucking smashed instead of studying for their finals. 30 pack of Keystone Light and Ice for $9.99. Of course I'm going to take advantage of that shit, even though light beer = intense queer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZawLIHrSAU

 

[Baroque]

^I think you're talking about the regular Stone IPA.

Also, I would only drink those cans if they were free and all there was at a party. I'd rather spend $10 on two quality bottles instead.

 

[Addo_Of_Nex]

Firestone Walker is such a great brewery. Don't think I've ever had a bad beer from them.

Also related:

 

[unknown]

Horny Toppler

btw, that Chez Monus in his car is fucking delicious. It tastes like liquid peaches.

 

[Mort Divine]

I'm actually pretty surprised at Arbor Brewing's Strawberry Blonde. It is the first non-stout/porter I've bought in some time and despite the fruity aspect of it I'm really enjoying it.

Very refreshing and the citrus and strawberry flavors are fairly balanced and don't make you forget that you're drinking a beer.

I could see having a few of these during hot summer days, alongside Bell's Oberon.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Strawberry Blonde is a really good name too

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

I am. Although I'm getting a pay cut. I was getting $75 an article for the print edition. Now I'll be getting $25 per blog. Still though $100 a month is nice

So, going back through my post history a bit for old time's sake. I am making $160 a month in free beer now ($40 per article/week), and working for a brewery as a part-time sales rep soon so I have finally achieved my goal of making somewhat of a living off beer! Prost!

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

Got a four pack of 'Maudite' by Unibroue. Decent Belgian ale. A little on the sweet side but it has some complexity to it.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

Picked up a Kona Island Hopper variety pack a few days ago ... good stuff, i only tried the Fire Rock Pale Ale so far and really enjoyed it.

 

[unknown]

been abstaining for a few days. I have a Clown Shoes Billionaire and an Avery Uncle Jacob's Stout for the day I turn in my final grades for the semester. I plan on cracking those and one or two others and just watching Firefly all day

Also, next weekend I'm going to Firestone Walker's Invitational Beerfest. I'm beyond stoked. Five hours of all you can drink beer. Here is the list of breweries attending: http://www.firestonebeer.com/mingle/fw-invitational-beer-fest-breweries.php

 

[AlienZombie]

Got a four pack of 'Maudite' by Unibroue. Decent Belgian ale. A little on the sweet side but it has some complexity to it.

That was one that helped get me into craft beer; I'm not as into Belgian-style beers much these days though. Very 'metal' label on that one as well.

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

Went to Framingham Beer Works the other day. Had a Framingham Pale Ale, which was simply OK. I then tried the Nobscot IPA which was made in the west coast IPA style. That was good.
I picked up a 4 pack of 'Zephyr' by Rising Tide brewing, out of Portland ME. A decent enough IPA. Maybe the second bottle will be more impressive than the first.