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[quote=RobH4413;1051433]Not sure if DFH is a microbrew any more, but I tried the DFH sixty one.

It's essentially the 60min IPA with grape must or something. Kinda weird, but really good.

Give it a shot.[/quote]
You could essentially call this thread Let's talk craft brews, as you are right about DFH no longer being a Microbrew. But as long as it's not a macrobrew, I imagine that people will want to hear about it.

Picked up a 4 pack of [url=http://evolutioncraftbrewing.com/Brewery/Beers.aspx]Evolution Brewing's Rise Up Stout[/url] and a 6 pack of this year's [url=http://flyingdogales.com/beers/coffee-stout/]Flying Dog Kujo Imperial Coffee Stout[/url] over the weekend but didn't get a chance to drink either. Never had Evo's coffee stout before but Kujo is amazing.

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I finally tried Sierra Nevada Torpedo, not sure how this one has missed my radar for so long. Awesome stuff.

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[quote=Mattyk;1052004]I finally tried Sierra Nevada Torpedo, not sure how this one has missed my radar for so long. Awesome stuff.[/quote]

It's the best bang for your buck IMO. Solid IPA.

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[quote=BDBohnzie;1051995]
Picked up a 4 pack of [url=http://evolutioncraftbrewing.com/Brewery/Beers.aspx]Evolution Brewing's Rise Up Stout[/url] and a 6 pack of this year's [url=http://flyingdogales.com/beers/coffee-stout/]Flying Dog Kujo Imperial Coffee Stout[/url] over the weekend but didn't get a chance to drink either. Never had Evo's coffee stout before but Kujo is amazing.[/quote]
Both the Rise Up Stout and the Kujo were on point. Very good coffee stouts.

Had friends over on Saturday for dinner and the playoffs. Here is a smattering of what we had:

[url=http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/detail.aspx?id=c35e8a3e-0a8c-404d-8b74-b03fe3e90c44]New Belgium Ranger IPA[/url] - Nice hoppy IPA, reminded me of the Flying Dog IPA offerings.

[url=http://www.brewdog.com/beer/hardcore-ipa]Brew Dog Hardcore IPA[/url] - Also a nice hoppy IPA, a big contrast from their Punk IPA that I had tried previously. Quite tasty.

[url=http://www.duclaw.com/beers.aspx]DuClaw Sweet Baby Jesus (Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter)[/url] - Wow. This is a dessert beer if I've ever had one. Tastes like a peanut butter cup. While dark in color, drink very light. Quite tasty. I followed a few of these with the Kujo Coffee Stout, and that made me enjoy the coffee stout even more, brought out a lot of the bitterness in the Kujo.

I have a 22 of this in my fridge waiting for me: [url=http://www.hsbeer.com/beer/siren-noire/]Heavy Seas Siren Noire[/url], an imperial chocolate stout aged in bourbon barrels. This may have to wait until next weekend, unless I slip it in one night this week.

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^ If we lived closer I would be dropping in at your place all the time lol

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^ wish I still lived in Frederick- as I would be stopping by as well.



I've found a kind of interesting set of beers that are delicious.

[url=http://www.stbcbeer.com/limited-edition/oak-aged-unearthly-ipa-beer-page/]OAK AGED UNEARTHLY IPA Beer Page - Southern Tier Brewing Company[/url]

The unearthly IPA can come both oak aged and non oak aged. It's nice to see exactly what flavors the oak imparts onto the beer. Give it a try if you find it

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Best stout I've ever had, Founders Breakfast Stout:

[url=http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/11757/]Founders Breakfast Stout | Founders Brewing Company | Grand Rapids, MI | BeerAdvocate[/url]

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[quote=Schneed10;1053743]Best stout I've ever had, Founders Breakfast Stout:

[URL="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/11757/"]Founders Breakfast Stout | Founders Brewing Company | Grand Rapids, MI | BeerAdvocate[/URL][/quote]

Can't go wrong there, definitely a great stout

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Having one of these right now, quality stout

[url=http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/96/297/]Heart Of Darkness | Magic Hat Brewing Company | South Burlington, VT | BeerAdvocate[/url]

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[quote=BDBohnzie;1053719]Both the Rise Up Stout and the Kujo were on point. Very good coffee stouts.

Had friends over on Saturday for dinner and the playoffs. Here is a smattering of what we had:

[url=http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/detail.aspx?id=c35e8a3e-0a8c-404d-8b74-b03fe3e90c44]New Belgium Ranger IPA[/url] - Nice hoppy IPA, reminded me of the Flying Dog IPA offerings.

[url=http://www.brewdog.com/beer/hardcore-ipa]Brew Dog Hardcore IPA[/url] - Also a nice hoppy IPA, a big contrast from their Punk IPA that I had tried previously. Quite tasty.

[url=http://www.duclaw.com/beers.aspx]DuClaw Sweet Baby Jesus (Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter)[/url] - Wow. This is a dessert beer if I've ever had one. Tastes like a peanut butter cup. While dark in color, drink very light. Quite tasty. I followed a few of these with the Kujo Coffee Stout, and that made me enjoy the coffee stout even more, brought out a lot of the bitterness in the Kujo.

I have a 22 of this in my fridge waiting for me: [url=http://www.hsbeer.com/beer/siren-noire/]Heavy Seas Siren Noire[/url], an imperial chocolate stout aged in bourbon barrels. This may have to wait until next weekend, unless I slip it in one night this week.[/quote]

You have some great beers on that list. I have tried the sweet baby jesus and didn't like it. Maybe I got a bad six pack or something because I didn't have the flavorings I would've expected.

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1055252]You have some great beers on that list. I have tried the sweet baby jesus and didn't like it. Maybe I got a bad six pack or something because I didn't have the flavorings I would've expected.[/quote]
It's possible. Since it's a porter, it runs "thinner" than the stouts I've been drinking lately so it wasn't as robust. But to me, the flavor was decent. A buddy of mine said 16 Mile Brewery in Georgetown did them one better, and Shorebilly Brewing on the boards in OC has one as well.

I finally had Stone's Arrogant Bastard Ale on tap last night. Very good. My wife thought it was clever that I ordered a beer that perfectly describes me. I had no rebuttal :)

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[quote=BDBohnzie;1055327]It's possible. Since it's a porter, it runs "thinner" than the stouts I've been drinking lately so it wasn't as robust. But to me, the flavor was decent. A buddy of mine said 16 Mile Brewery in Georgetown did them one better, and Shorebilly Brewing on the boards in OC has one as well.

I finally had Stone's Arrogant Bastard Ale on tap last night. Very good. My wife thought it was clever that I ordered a beer that perfectly describes me. I had no rebuttal :)[/quote]

Speaking of robust you ever have Smuttynose Robust Porter? That's some really good stuff right there.

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[quote=Mattyk;1055336]Speaking of robust you ever have Smuttynose Robust Porter? That's some really good stuff right there.[/quote]
I will have to pick it up before winter's over.

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Drinking a Cigar City Jai-Alai. Very tasty IPA that I have only recently been able to get. After that it will be Flying Dog The Truth double IPA which in my oppinion is the best thing they brew.