Let's talk good beer

Chico23231 · 12-06-2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Nice scores.

Got together with 2 of my buddies last night and had a bunch of different things. 2 that stood out to me were Mad Science Black Death, a Black IPA that drank more like a hoppy stout, and Hardywood Gingerbread Stout, which drank like a gingerbread cookie. Not surprising because it's a milk stout, but it was awesome.

The gingerbread stout has become the best brewed beer in the city. Lotta people love that stuff

BDBohnzie · 12-07-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

The gingerbread stout has become the best brewed beer in the city. Lotta people love that stuff

I'm definitely gonna seek out more stuff by Hardywood. If they put half the love into their other beers as they did that Gingerbread Stout, it'll be worth it.

TheMalcolmConnection · 12-07-2015, 02:24 PM

So crazy you have to go to the brewery to get that stuff. It really is an amazing beer.

RedskinMike · 12-09-2015, 07:59 PM

Case of Surly Abrasive coming tomorrow. Super pumped.

Chico23231 · 12-12-2015, 07:16 PM

I'm trying to drink death by coconut...but it's tough. Yuck, very hard to drink

Hog1 · 12-12-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

I'm trying to drink death by coconut...but it's tough. Yuck, very hard to drink

I have a solution for you....stop

Chico23231 · 12-12-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog1

I have a solution for you....stop

Even if don't like it, I have to finish it...sometimes a beer will be better by the time I finish...pallet adjust and will get the full flavor. Not this one. I grew up on Guinness stout, Black and Tans...

Have moved on to bells third coast ale. Really impressed..bells does it again...this drinks like a strong ale with a fuller body along with the punch. Kinda step out of my comfort zone with beer choices tonight.

MTK · 12-12-2015, 11:01 PM

Brought a sixer of some Stone enjoy by 12.25.15 to a friend's place tonight, he returned serve with some Pappy 12 year... Good night

Chico23231 · 12-13-2015, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MTK

Brought a sixer of some Stone enjoy by 12.25.15 to a friend's place tonight, he returned serve with some Pappy 12 year... Good night

Damn, nice trade off.

Had a couple stop by last night and got turned on to Smartmouth Rule G out of Norfolk. I've been critical of va breweries not bringing enough dankness, but this rule g IPA is a keeper. Complex, balance and Damn hoppy...I just looked it up 88 ibu. That's high.

Even though I shit on Oskar Blues death by coconut, let me say this...Oskar Blues IPA is in my rotation right now as my favorite beer. The next beer you must try is this...really light body and the hops combination is something I've never had...reminds me a little of the floralness of heavy seas, but has a sweet blueberry finish. It's a must try, pour it in a glass

MTK · 12-13-2015, 11:40 AM

Oskar Blues Old Chub... love that stuff

Also got a sixer of Ballast Point Victory at Sea coffee and vanilla porter yesterday, very good. Really smooth for 10% abv.

Chico23231 · 12-13-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MTK

Oskar Blues Old Chub... love that stuff

Also got a sixer of Ballast Point Victory at Sea coffee and vanilla porter yesterday, very good. Really smooth for 10% abv.

I think old chub is just ok...this is the new one which was released I believe just this summer, here is a review:

Oskar Blues' New IPA Does Things Differently - Eater

Definitely not a typical IPA

MTK · 12-13-2015, 12:55 PM

I'll definitely check out that IPA, thanks

BDBohnzie · 12-14-2015, 01:51 PM

I'll 2nd Oskar Blues IPA. Good stuff. Definitely a different vibe from it, which I equated to the Aussie hops.

Death by Coconut is definitely not for everyone. I can see someone not liking it. I'm enjoying it though.

Spent Saturday afternoon at my current fave MD Brewery, rar, in Cambridge. My friend got a few flights, while I stuck with pints. I had 2 of their Farmhouse Nectar, which was very good. Kinda like a saison meets an IPA. 7.4%. I got a Boba Fett growler with this in it to share with friends. Also had a blackberry saison that was very good as well.

One of my buddies got a gift from his sister who was in Chicago last week. Half Acre Daisy Cutter, Three Floyds Alpha Klaus, and Ska Brewing Mole Stout. So between those and my growler, we have some good drinkin' to do.

MTK · 12-15-2015, 05:31 PM

Just picked up some of the OB IPA, along with a couple of bottles of Bourbon County '15.

over the mountain · 12-16-2015, 10:41 AM

got a growler of alpine pure hoppiness yesterday, really good, 4.5/5.
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nice find - DTC had bottles of alpine's duet. real fresh. i like alpine's line up. still havent had nelson yet.

12-07-2015, 02:24 PM	#3
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Let's talk good beer So crazy you have to go to the brewery to get that stuff. It really is an amazing beer. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

12-09-2015, 07:59 PM	#4
RedskinMike Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Odenton, MD Age: 46 Posts: 416	Re: Let's talk good beer Case of Surly Abrasive coming tomorrow. Super pumped.

12-12-2015, 07:16 PM	#5
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35,037	Re: Let's talk good beer I'm trying to drink death by coconut...but it's tough. Yuck, very hard to drink

12-12-2015, 11:01 PM	#8
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,845	Re: Let's talk good beer Brought a sixer of some Stone enjoy by 12.25.15 to a friend's place tonight, he returned serve with some Pappy 12 year... Good night __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-13-2015, 11:40 AM	#10
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,845	Re: Let's talk good beer Oskar Blues Old Chub... love that stuff Also got a sixer of Ballast Point Victory at Sea coffee and vanilla porter yesterday, very good. Really smooth for 10% abv. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-13-2015, 12:55 PM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,845	Re: Let's talk good beer I'll definitely check out that IPA, thanks __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-14-2015, 01:51 PM	#13
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 46 Posts: 4,628	Re: Let's talk good beer I'll 2nd Oskar Blues IPA. Good stuff. Definitely a different vibe from it, which I equated to the Aussie hops. Death by Coconut is definitely not for everyone. I can see someone not liking it. I'm enjoying it though. Spent Saturday afternoon at my current fave MD Brewery, rar, in Cambridge. My friend got a few flights, while I stuck with pints. I had 2 of their Farmhouse Nectar, which was very good. Kinda like a saison meets an IPA. 7.4%. I got a Boba Fett growler with this in it to share with friends. Also had a blackberry saison that was very good as well. One of my buddies got a gift from his sister who was in Chicago last week. Half Acre Daisy Cutter, Three Floyds Alpha Klaus, and Ska Brewing Mole Stout. So between those and my growler, we have some good drinkin' to do. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

12-15-2015, 05:31 PM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,845	Re: Let's talk good beer Just picked up some of the OB IPA, along with a couple of bottles of Bourbon County '15. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-16-2015, 10:41 AM	#15
over the mountain Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: close to the edge Posts: 4,926	Re: Let's talk good beer got a growler of alpine pure hoppiness yesterday, really good, 4.5/5. --------------------- nice find - DTC had bottles of alpine's duet. real fresh. i like alpine's line up. still havent had nelson yet. Last edited by over the mountain; 12-18-2015 at 10:56 AM.

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