Your favourite beer

[ABQShredHead]

I had a now rare chance to have some beers this past weekend and I had some Rampage IPA from Black Diamond Brewing.
9.0 and beautifully hoppy. ABQ, any thoughts?

I see Black Diamond has opened a new huge taproom in Concord. My company's Regional offices are in Concord. I haven't been invited to go back there for some time now. I think they need to invite me. I've been to EJ Phair, but had not made a venture to Black Diamond in Walnut Creek previously. Sounds pretty awesome though...

I enjoyed a nice Bell's Oatmeal Stout last night. Very nice flavor

Bell's is awesome. Two Hearted Ale is sublime. I was in Detroit for a job interview when I had my first taste. I haven't had the Oatmeal Stout though.

I scored 16 bottles of Unibroue 17 Grand Reserve... almost let this bad boy go permanently out of stock!
I had it shipped to me (for free) from a store that was 24 hours away, but within the same Province... this was basically my only option left!

Bastard.




Just got back from an LA trip last night. We finished our conference at 3:00 and the flight back wasn't till 7:50. Green Flash IPA on tap, a couple bottles of Delirium, and a Firestone Walker Union Jack on tap later made for a tough plane ride to keep my eyes open. Good times with workmates I hadn't seen for several years though.

 

[Krondor]

I've been wanting to taste Green Flash IPA for ages! How was it?

 

[_Gentleman of_the Snow_]

Green Flash sounds awesome... and Delirium IS awesome.

 

[ABQShredHead]

I like all of Green Flash's stuff. The Trippel is great. Le Freak is one of my faves. West Coast IPA is really good. They finally started selling here in NM.

First time I've been able to get my hands on Firestone Walker though. Glad to have finally tasted it.

 

[_Gentleman of_the Snow_]

I just got back from the liquor store... my order came in.
Let's just say I spent over $450, and I do not regret a single thing.

Add this to my recent $140 Unibroue 17 order, and it's going to be a good year.

EDIT: I'm sure Shred would like to know what I got, so here's the list:

8 - Lava Smoked Imperial Stout
14 - St. Ambroise Russian Imperial Stout (bourbon wood-aged)
14 - Dominus Vobiscum Triple
14 - Affligem Tripel
4 - La Chouffe
3 - Fuller's Vintage Ale (2009)
2 - Southern Tier Choklat
8 - Solstice D'Hiver
14 - Brooklyn Monster Ale
10 - Nogne 0 Imperial Stout

The spring release just came out, so I'll be adding some IPAs to this list shortly... then I'm done for a while.

 

[_Gentleman of_the Snow_]

 

[ABQShredHead]

I'd suggest a refrigerator. haha. Don't want all that good stuff to go icky. Or are you saving it for those drinking games from the book below? I wouldn't think it fitting to waste all that wonderfulness on drinking games either... Get a fridge.

Impressive. Most impressive.

 

[_Gentleman of_the Snow_]

LOL, I knew somebody would mention the drinking game! Don't worry, I'd never drink this stock without appreciating every drop!
I usually drink this stuff before it reaches 18 months old, so it should be okay in my basement here. I would prefer about 10 degrees colder, but I can't get a fridge at this moment

 

[nckissfan]

on St. Patricks Day, I enjoyed a few new beers to me, which I really enjoyed

Allagash Black
Highland Oatmeal Porter
Tommy Knocker Coco Porter

I enjoyed these with a very good shepards pie.

 

[_Gentleman of_the Snow_]

Beer and Shepherd's Pie? Two of my favourite things!

 

[ABQShredHead]

Ah, basement. Ok, you're in the clear. It looks like kitchen cabinets. Must be nice to have a finished basement. Few homes in Albuquerque have basements, which is unfortunate.

 

[_Gentleman of_the Snow_]

Ah, basement. Ok, you're in the clear. It looks like kitchen cabinets. Must be nice to have a finished basement. Few homes in Albuquerque have basements, which is unfortunate.

My parents did pretty well for themselves!

 

[ABQShredHead]

It's going to be a very good weekend...

 

[_Gentleman of_the Snow_]

Do tell...

 

[Harris The Epic]

Delirium-Tremens, anyone?
I need to find a place on Long Island where I can buy like 12 pints.

 

[_Gentleman of_the Snow_]

Tremens is amazing.

 

[ABQShredHead]

Just published, if you're interested.

http://www.brewersassociation.org/p...association-releases-top-50-breweries-in-2011