Let's talk good beer

Got a hold of some Hopslam today. Yum.https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beeradvocate.com%2Fbeer%2Fpro file%2F287%2F17112%2F&ei=r4faVOTrH-zHsQSi04GgAQ&usg=AFQjCNEts1AWiba-NM_zwGRyXmNsbH6Krw

Damn, I called a place yesterday at work and they had some on hand, they were out at noon when I went today. I was sooooooo pissed. Ended up getting a sixer of Firestone ipa and a bomber of green flash palette wrecker

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Just take a second to look at greatness. I haven't had it in a couple years. It's like the east coast holy grail.

Laganitas Maximus ipa...this is a double. Not as good as their other double ipa ' hop stoopid,' but still solid.

Finally got to try some SN Hop Hunter yesterday at a beer festival. It lives up to the hype. The rep said it should be hitting stores everywhere this week.

Finally got to try some SN Hop Hunter yesterday at a beer festival. It lives up to the hype. The rep said it should be hitting stores everywhere this week.

yes it has finally hit the shelves. I was expecting a bomber at $8 a piece but its $8.99 a sixer! really tasty. it seems like an IPL, seems a little thinner than an IPA. Thinner is not the right word. silkier finish? i hope it sticks around for more than 1 month and becomes part of their all year beers.

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i visited Magruders on Conn Ave. really good selection but not as good as canton crossing, perfect pour or bo brooks imo.

they did have bell's two hearted ale and founder's breakfast stout and session ipa which you cant find in MD. but they didnt have great divide or some others you can find in MD. the prices were normal (12.99 for firestone, etc.)

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stopped by fenwicks in Silver spring. selection is good but the prices are gouging. 15.99 for firestone? 17.99 for titan IPA? i think sculpin was 20.99 for a sixer. i'll stop by in a pinch but i normally buy 4 sixers at a time (get 10% case discount) and i wont be doing that here.


DC craft beer fest - anyone going?

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Just take a second to look at greatness. I haven't had it in a couple years. It's like the east coast holy grail.

i read that there is an old dusty skunked bottle of Pliny sitting on a shelf in a liqour store in Dupont Circle for $39.99.

apparently, Pliny doesnt get shipped past the mid west (st louis river or something) so to get it, you literally need to have someone ship it to you or something. not as easy as driving up to philly like i planned on doing.

Redskinsmike - have you ever seen Pliny avail to ship to Md from one of your websites?

i read that there is an old dusty skunked bottle of Pliny sitting on a shelf in a liqour store in Dupont Circle for $39.99.

apparently, Pliny doesnt get shipped past the mid west (st louis river or something) so to get it, you literally need to have someone ship it to you or something. not as easy as driving up to philly like i planned on doing.

Redskinsmike - have you ever seen Pliny avail to ship to Md from one of your websites?

There is a bottle for that price at the Dupont store. Try Blackwells wine and spirits. You can't order from their website but if you email gary@blackwellswines.com and ask for a beerlist he will send it to you with instructions on how to order.They almost always have Pliney but sometimes have limits. I ordered a case from them a few years ago so its not always limited. On another note I do believe Hop Hunter will be a year round offering. Also if you are in Arlington ever try K-1 liquors. Best beer selection I've ever seen.

redskinmike - great tip my friend.

i sent an email to gary but it got returned so i went on there site and emailed to info@blackwell and finally got a return email.

the have pliny for $7 per bottle (limited to 2 per order) and blind pig for 7(1 per order). they also have some really outstanding beers.

18 bucks to ship 6 bottles, 25 to ship 12.

im placing an order soon.

i will place an order probably once a month and this makes for great presents as well. you give someone some Pliny for their bday! best present ever.

i also started drinking my beer at almost room temperature.

the diff flavors and malts, hops just explode. a lot easier to enjoy the subtle nuances.

certain beers i didnt really dig, then i drank them at almost room temperature and it was like a totally diff beer.

i also started drinking my beer at almost room temperature.



the diff flavors and malts, hops just explode. a lot easier to enjoy the subtle nuances.



certain beers i didnt really dig, then i drank them at almost room temperature and it was like a totally diff beer.


Yeah some beers are definitely better at room temp. Imperial stouts in particular are tastier as they warm up a bit.