Favorite beer of choice?

[jjr4884]

Originally Posted by myersk27

the problem with that thinking is that I think you limit yourself and you miss out on awesome beers because of the whole season attitude. I do 80% of my drinking inside my house...and the environment is temp controlled year round, so it's completely idiotic for me to refuse to drink a stout in July if I am inside....and honestly, I'd drink one outside too. Beer to me has no season.

Agree to disagree. Personally for me, since I have all 4 seasons, the food i cook and the alcohol I drink changes depending what is in season.

Its summer, I am steaming up lobsters once a week, shucking live shellfish, and smoking meats on the bbq... For me, an IPA, hefe, or hell even a miller light will go better with the food and the setting more than a pumpkin ale.

Now... when I"m doing a carrot/parsnip/pork salt soup come october, bet your ass some pumpkin ale is going in there.

Thats also when the red wine and scotch come into play more often

As for "limiting myself"... i like the rotation. I personally believe that beers like pumpkin ales should be seasonal... after month 3, i'd get sick if it anyways. Best to take it off that way I am craving it 9 months later.

Beers that are good year round are not "flavored" beers in my opinion.

Delirium Tremens, DFH 90 min and 60 min, Weihenstephaner, and Fantome Saison is something i would be happy drinking every month of the year. In fact... i do

[Roose13]

The 3 Floyds offering in Beer Camp was pretty good. I'm a third through the box and have really enjoyed it

[MtSkier]

I don't care when they release beers, but I do laugh when they call them fall releases. It's July it ain't fall no matter what you are releasing

[Roose13]

Yea, seeing pumpkin beers (looking at you, Punking!) in July is kinda annoying.

[myersk27]

Originally Posted by jjr4884

Agree to disagree. Personally for me, since I have all 4 seasons, the food i cook and the alcohol I drink changes depending what is in season.

Its summer, I am steaming up lobsters once a week, shucking live shellfish, and smoking meats on the bbq... For me, an IPA, hefe, or hell even a miller light will go better with the food and the setting more than a pumpkin ale.

Now... when I"m doing a carrot/parsnip/pork salt soup come october, bet your ass some pumpkin ale is going in there.

Thats also when the red wine and scotch come into play more often

As for "limiting myself"... i like the rotation. I personally believe that beers like pumpkin ales should be seasonal... after month 3, i'd get sick if it anyways. Best to take it off that way I am craving it 9 months later.

Beers that are good year round are not "flavored" beers in my opinion.

Delirium Tremens, DFH 90 min and 60 min, Weihenstephaner, and Fantome Saison is something i would be happy drinking every month of the year. In fact... i do

I have all 4 seasons as well, and you better believe i am not refusing to drink a KBS because it's the summer. Not saying I don't love an ipa on the deck outside. But I am not limiting myself due to seasons. I just see no point in that. I understand I am in the minority on this, but that doesn't bother me. Pumpkin beer in July is totally fine with me.

[myersk27]

This discussion today got me fired up! Time to relax with a 13% stout on the deck. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/30/a4una5ub.jpg

[mposey34]

Originally Posted by myersk27

This discussion today got me fired up! Time to relax with a 13% stout on the deck. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/30/a4una5ub.jpg

its partly cloudy and 76 in Indy, of course you want a stout

it's partly cloudy and 92 in Houston. No way I'd sit outside with a 13% stout

[jmkratt]

Originally Posted by oasisfan35

GABF tickets have been purchased, officially going to Colorado.

Nice, which session(s)?

[oasisfan35]

Originally Posted by jmkratt

Nice, which session(s)?

Members only at noon Saturday.

[myersk27]

Originally Posted by mposey34

its partly cloudy and 76 in Indy, of course you want a stout

it's partly cloudy and 92 in Houston. No way I'd sit outside with a 13% stout

Fuck that....if it were 92 and partly cloudy, I'd probably drink a stout outside....

[oasisfan35]

Originally Posted by myersk27

Fuck that....if it were 92 and partly cloudy, I'd probably drink a stout outside....

Did you ever get to that Molotov Cocktail?

[jmkratt]

I am also of the opinion that I will drink whatever, whenever. My buddy got a sixtel of BCBS that we will be enjoying this afternoon. The idea of draft BCBS in July is glorious.

Originally Posted by oasisfan35

Members only at noon Saturday.

Nice. Good session as it's smaller and less rowdy. I hope you have a good time. I ended up not getting tickets for myself today as I might not be in town so drink a few for me.

[oasisfan35]

Originally Posted by jmkratt

I am also of the opinion that I will drink whatever, whenever. My buddy got a sixtel of BCBS that we will be enjoying this afternoon. The idea of draft BCBS in July is glorious.



Nice. Good session as it's smaller and less rowdy. I hope you have a good time. I ended up not getting tickets for myself today as I might not be in town so drink a few for me.

A local place had BCBS on the other day I certainly didn't let that opportunity pass me by but sadly they had seven empty taps out of 18. They aren't doing well and actually owe my local brewery a bit of cash which means I probably won't be back.

And that's precisely what I was hoping with the session selection. I'm also less inclined to ruin my delicate palate getting started at noon as opposed to 5:30. I was workin' on my pal to agree to a drive to Boulder to run the Mesa Trail as soon as we got off the plane but then Tom Petty added another night at Red Rocks so I have a feeling that isn't going to happen. Time will tell, I'm sure it will be a great time regardless and I'll definitely add a few brews for yourself.

[jmkratt]

Originally Posted by oasisfan35

A local place had BCBS on the other day I certainly didn't let that opportunity pass me by but sadly they had seven empty taps out of 18. They aren't doing well and actually owe my local brewery a bit of cash which means I probably won't be back.

And that's precisely what I was hoping with the session selection. I'm also less inclined to ruin my delicate palate getting started at noon as opposed to 5:30. I was workin' on my pal to agree to a drive to Boulder to run the Mesa Trail as soon as we got off the plane but then Tom Petty added another night at Red Rocks so I have a feeling that isn't going to happen. Time will tell, I'm sure it will be a great time regardless and I'll definitely add a few brews for yourself.

That's a pretty trail. If you can't make it to Boulder you could run around the Red Rocks area if you wanted. Or you could just drink some delicious beer in the parking lot, I mean it's your choice!

There will be a TON of GABF events at bars around town too. Where are you staying?

[oasisfan35]

Originally Posted by jmkratt

That's a pretty trail. If you can't make it to Boulder you could run around the Red Rocks area if you wanted. Or you could just drink some delicious beer in the parking lot, I mean it's your choice!

There will be a TON of GABF events at bars around town too. Where are you staying?

Heh, we shall see how much lunacy ensues on this trip... kind of why I wanted to get the nice run over with ASAP. Seems there is no shortage of pretty places to run.

Staying at the TownePlace Suites on Speer Blvd.

[jmkratt]

Originally Posted by oasisfan35

Heh, we shall see how much lunacy ensues on this trip... kind of why I wanted to get the nice run over with ASAP. Seems there is no shortage of pretty places to run.

Staying at the TownePlace Suites on Speer Blvd.

OK cool, outside Downtown with easy access off 6th and/or Speer.

You have a few breweries within walking distance too.

Lowdown is like a block away on 8th/Lincoln. Decent beer and food.
TRVE is a few blocks south on Broadway. Heavy Metal with some hidden gems.
Renegade is a few blocks north and west. The can several of their beers, I like them, but not earth shattering.
Breckenridge is about a mile west, forgettable IMO.
Black Sky is right near Breckenridge, don't waste your time here.
Wit's End is west of the highway and is a whole in the wall that was making good beers, haven't been in a while though.

That's it for the immediate vicinity, obviously more options downtown.

And do yourself a favor and stop by The Source to check out Crooked Stave's newer tap room

[oasisfan35]

Awesome, thank you very much for the info

[jmkratt]

To follow-up on the Citra Ass Down.... it's good but not nearly 3 quarts of Sucks good. I wish it was the peanut butter Bo & Luke, which I am now craving.

[jmkratt]

Enjoyed more than a few pours of BCBS last night. So good. Even in July

[UNC41]

Surly is barrel aging all Darkness this year. I'm very intrigued to see how to see how that changes the beer. I'll know in a little under four months!

[jmkratt]

Originally Posted by UNC41

Surly is barrel aging all Darkness this year. I'm very intrigued to see how to see how that changes the beer. I'll know in a little under four months!

Interesting. Have they BA any before?

[UNC41]

Not since I've gotten into craft beers the past three or so years. My understanding is that they've barrel aged it before, but never bottled the BA version.

[MDPrompter]

Originally Posted by myersk27

This discussion today got me fired up! Time to relax with a 13% stout on the deck. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/30/a4una5ub.jpg

I cannot describe the amount of jealousy I'm feeling right now....

[MDPrompter]

on the bright side, I did pick up another bottle of BA D.O.R.I.S. today along with an Apocalypse Cow.

[whyiam34]

Went down to New England Brew Co today to grab a growler of ghandi bot but instead was surprised to see they had Locust Reign available. Absolutely delicious DIPA and has a nice 4.56 rate on BA. If you're in the CT area you may want to get down there tomorrow and later next week as they have some nice brews rotating in.

[SomeDo]

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My local shop, already in line.

[SomeDo]

Too bad they don't know Friday is the 1st...

[jmkratt]

Originally Posted by SomeDo

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My local shop, already in line.

Nice

[MDPrompter]

Originally Posted by SomeDo

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My local shop, already in line.

Well that is fantastic!

[ajc_1988]

Tried southern tier warlock last night. Probably my favorite pumpkin beer