Let's talk good beer

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I've tried a few of Starr Hill's brews, but I just can't get into them. I just feel like they're always missing something. With each one I've just been left unimpressed.

me too, never liked any of it. guy at work was talkin bout how much he like northern lights, but he smokes alot of bud and i think that is really why he likes it, the dank reference. Its not bad, not great...the not so pale ale is horrible

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I've tried a few of Starr Hill's brews, but I just can't get into them. I just feel like they're always missing something. With each one I've just been left unimpressed.

The best Starr Hill imo is TheGift. If you haven't checked it out, do so, it's pretty good.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I've tried a few of Starr Hill's brews, but I just can't get into them. I just feel like they're always missing something. With each one I've just been left unimpressed.

Jomo's good too.

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

For anyone into Belgian styles this is a good one

Delirium Tremens - Brouwerij Huyghe - Melle, Belgium - BeerAdvocate

Smooth and drinkable but it will sneak up on you pretty quick if you're not careful.

I have a bottle of this sitting on my wine rack. I've been holding it for a rainy day...and that day might be coming soon.

[RedskinMike]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

For anyone into Belgian styles this is a good one

Delirium Tremens - Brouwerij Huyghe - Melle, Belgium - BeerAdvocate

Smooth and drinkable but it will sneak up on you pretty quick if you're not careful.

There is a bar next to the Verizon Center that serves on tap. There have been many Caps game I don't remember because of that beer.They also serve Chimay.

[mlmpetert]

I dont follow this thread at all, but i came across this - it may already be posted:

Obama Foodorama: The Obamas Make History With Homebrewed White House Honey Ale

Pretty cool in my opinion, makes him a more down to earth guy to me.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

For anyone into Belgian styles this is a good one

Delirium Tremens - Brouwerij Huyghe - Melle, Belgium - BeerAdvocate

Smooth and drinkable but it will sneak up on you pretty quick if you're not careful.

that was one of the first micros that I bought

[tryfuhl]

Sounds like he's referring to the Fat Tire brew. It's pretty good, drank a ton of it in NC.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Sounds like he's referring to the Fat Tire brew. It's pretty good, drank a ton of it in NC.

i havent found fat tire in MD. It has really blown up in the west coast, colorado area 5-6 years ago. Im surprised dale pale ale is Md before fat tire.

had a black IPA this weekend, i tasted a hint of coffee but it wasnt a java type beer. real real nice, 8 abv., i forget the microbrew name thoo.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

i havent found fat tire in MD. It has really blown up in the west coast, colorado area 5-6 years ago. Im surprised dale pale ale is Md before fat tire.

had a black IPA this weekend, i tasted a hint of coffee but it wasnt a java type beer. real real nice, 8 abv., i forget the microbrew name thoo.

Ill take Dales P.A. over anything from Fat Tire all day long

[RedskinMike]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

i havent found fat tire in MD. It has really blown up in the west coast, colorado area 5-6 years ago. Im surprised dale pale ale is Md before fat tire.

had a black IPA this weekend, i tasted a hint of coffee but it wasnt a java type beer. real real nice, 8 abv., i forget the microbrew name thoo.

They will start selling it in MD this fall.http://beerinbaltimore.com/?p=5163

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

i havent found fat tire in MD. It has really blown up in the west coast, colorado area 5-6 years ago. Im surprised dale pale ale is Md before fat tire.

had a black IPA this weekend, i tasted a hint of coffee but it wasnt a java type beer. real real nice, 8 abv., i forget the microbrew name thoo.

they are selling those in md? i had some when i was in colorado a few weeks ago and it was the best beer out of a can i have ever had. i haven't ever noticed any in va before, where in md... please don't say baltimore

and btw just had my first glissade it's pretty money these will be great for the beach this year, spring is so close!!

[BringBackJoeT]

I got some good beer news this weekend. For several years, Mendocino brewing co. produced a seasonal IPA that they released each December in short supply. This year, I didn't see it, so I asked the beer guru at my favorite local store about it, and he told me that it was popular enough for Mendocino to make it available year 'round. The downside, though, is that they have made it part of their "Imperial" collection, which means they sell it in four packs, and their three Imperial brews are scarce (my favorite local store doesn't carry it). The only part of their Imperial collection that I've seen in the DC area is their Barleywine Ale, which, randomly, is the only one that my brothers in upstate NY have seen as well.

This weekend, I finally found it. For those in the DC area interested in it, I found it at the Whole Foods at 15th and P, which has a surprisingly good beer collection (at least compared to their Tenleytown store, which doesn't carry any Mendocinos). The four pack sells there for $10.99. It's worth grabbing if you happen to be there.

Mendocino Brewing Company - Seasonal Brews

[RedskinMike]

Got some Pliney the Elder and have to say it is great, also scored a bottle of Trappist Westvleteren 12, which beeradvocate has rated at #1

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by RedskinMike

Got some Pliney the Elder and have to say it is great, also scored a bottle of Trappist Westvleteren 12, which beeradvocate has rated at #1

how did you score Pliney?