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uhh not really. there are some small brewpubs, but nothing really that outstanding. the closest one I know of is The Bruery in Fullerton. they make pretty good stuff
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The traffic, smog, and demographics are the 3 worst things about LA, not to mention the city is pretty much falling apart.
unknown
fuck ftagn
yeah it is. both physically and metaphorically (I suppose). our infrastructure has gone to shit (hooray for the san andreas fault!) and our political leaders with a few exceptions are just totally inept, but that seems to be the norm
so whatever
so whatever
Einherjar86
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Picked up a variety pack of Goose Island brews at the grocery store today; had the oatmeal stout with dinner. Pretty good, very tasty; but not the best oatmeal stout I've tried.
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I've yet to be disappointed with any Goose Island product. Their Summertime is one of my favorite beers.
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beers had this weekend:
The Bruery's "Black Orchard". this is the bruery's take on the belgian style of witbier. reminded me of a double. poured out a deep dark color. tasted nice and spicey and yeasty. good god did it have a big head though. just loads of foam. enjoyable. I'd drink it again
saw this on tap at the bar, passed it up, saw it at the grocery store and bought it. bartender sums it up, "I know most people think Karl Strauss? And they just think of Red Trolley ale and whatever, but this actually is beer snob stuff." And he was right. it's supposed to be a double IPA, ranking in at 90 IBUs, but it doesn't seem like it to me. It's really well balanced with a good dosing of malt. It's not super piney and bitter like other double IPAs or Imperial IPAs. good stuff
as the name implies, this is a very sessionable beer. better than macro brews but not too different. this would be a good party beer if you want to maintain some integrity until people start assuming it's red stripe because of the bottle shape
oh and Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2010...yeah it still kicks ass and is probably the most drinkable barleywine on the market. love it
The Bruery's "Black Orchard". this is the bruery's take on the belgian style of witbier. reminded me of a double. poured out a deep dark color. tasted nice and spicey and yeasty. good god did it have a big head though. just loads of foam. enjoyable. I'd drink it again
saw this on tap at the bar, passed it up, saw it at the grocery store and bought it. bartender sums it up, "I know most people think Karl Strauss? And they just think of Red Trolley ale and whatever, but this actually is beer snob stuff." And he was right. it's supposed to be a double IPA, ranking in at 90 IBUs, but it doesn't seem like it to me. It's really well balanced with a good dosing of malt. It's not super piney and bitter like other double IPAs or Imperial IPAs. good stuff
as the name implies, this is a very sessionable beer. better than macro brews but not too different. this would be a good party beer if you want to maintain some integrity until people start assuming it's red stripe because of the bottle shape
oh and Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2010...yeah it still kicks ass and is probably the most drinkable barleywine on the market. love it
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Episteme
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That looks interesting, I've never been a huge fan of Guiness myself. I personally prefer Kilkenny.
Over here, there's a beer pour called a Toohey's Mid Life Crisis. They pour Toohey's New lager with Toohey's Old which is a dark ale. It's actually quite good.
Over here, there's a beer pour called a Toohey's Mid Life Crisis. They pour Toohey's New lager with Toohey's Old which is a dark ale. It's actually quite good.
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Interesting. Too bad Blue Moon Grand Cru costs like $10 a bottle er something. I've seen it at BevMo several times but never picked it up. I wonder if it matters whether or not you use regular Blue Moon or their Grand Cru (or how traditional their grand cru is or are they just trying to sound special)?
also, people who put wedges of fruit in their beer annoy the shit out of me
also, people who put wedges of fruit in their beer annoy the shit out of me
Episteme
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I find putting slices of lemon or lime in Coronas pretentious, the reason that was initially done was to keep the flies away in Mexico, there's no good reason to do it here in Australia.
Unfortunately I work as a bartender, so I have to keep my opinions to myself. Haha...
Unfortunately I work as a bartender, so I have to keep my opinions to myself. Haha...
Jimmy... Dead.
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2 best craft breweries imo are the Delirium and Rogue
Try the Delirium tremens and the Rogue mocha porter
Also six point brewery (Brooklyn) makes excellent ale and stout
Try the Delirium tremens and the Rogue mocha porter
Also six point brewery (Brooklyn) makes excellent ale and stout
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Rogue is fucking great. Delerium Tremens I don't really care much for, but I haven't had any of their other stuff
rms
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Just grabbed a 6 pack of Sam Adam's seasonal Noble Pils, can't fucking have one since I can't drink and work(fuckng army!) but it sounds tasty and that sounds like a perfect refreshment tomorrow after this shit
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fuck ftagn
my buddy had a noble pils last night at the bar and I had a sip...it was alright
I had Allagash's Curieux, a bourbon barrel aged Tripple...it was pretty darn good. I have to agree with all of the reviews on Beeradvocate that for being 11%abv, this is an extremely drinkable beer. It tasted great and had this little kick that would hit you at the end of every sip. It was very enjoyable.
I had Allagash's Curieux, a bourbon barrel aged Tripple...it was pretty darn good. I have to agree with all of the reviews on Beeradvocate that for being 11%abv, this is an extremely drinkable beer. It tasted great and had this little kick that would hit you at the end of every sip. It was very enjoyable.
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I've wanted to try it, but it's something like $16 for a 750.
Last night I had a few of Anchor's Humming Ale. It's not like Anchor is putting out a new beer every few months, so I was excited. It was a very refreshing pale ale with Nelson Sauvin hops. I liked it a lot. Then I capped the night with a Bourbon County Stout. Probably in my top two or three favorite beers ever.
Last night I had a few of Anchor's Humming Ale. It's not like Anchor is putting out a new beer every few months, so I was excited. It was a very refreshing pale ale with Nelson Sauvin hops. I liked it a lot. Then I capped the night with a Bourbon County Stout. Probably in my top two or three favorite beers ever.
ThrasherStax
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theres this shop in this mall called town square that sells like specialty/foreign food shit and they sell or used to sell a beer that taste exactly fruity pebbles 
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um drinkin' beer!! 
I picked up a Sam Adams variety pack this evening and am currently on my second of the 12. Started with the Boston Lager which was I guess too hoppy for me because it evoked that 'nasty cheap beer' sensation, but the texture was really nice. Now drinking the Cream Stout, which I would say has a great taste if it didn't seem so 'burnt', but the milky/creaminess is pretty nice.
I picked up a Sam Adams variety pack this evening and am currently on my second of the 12. Started with the Boston Lager which was I guess too hoppy for me because it evoked that 'nasty cheap beer' sensation, but the texture was really nice. Now drinking the Cream Stout, which I would say has a great taste if it didn't seem so 'burnt', but the milky/creaminess is pretty nice.
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