Favorite beer of choice?

[recentlyJTR41]

Originally Posted by mposey34

Yes, I've had a good bit of their line-up. Pretty average stuff, honestly. I got a box to put my beer in today at the store, and saw that it was a 420 box, and honestly never even thought about the fact they just got to Texas. I can't see myself buying any.

Give Hop Hash a try. It's the new DIPA. Their catch and release seasonals are decent. Georgia Brown is good and I really enjoy Sweetwater Blue in the summer.

[bamadavefan15]

Hop hash is solid for an IPA in the south

[recentlyJTR41]

Originally Posted by bamadavefan15

Hop hash is solid for an IPA in the south

Jai Alai is the best IPA down here imo. Sweet Jesus what a fantastic beverage.

[LowEnd_Theory]

I see Sculpin around but I've never seen the grapefruit. Really want to try it.

[LowEnd_Theory]

Looks like the closest one is 2 hours south in Phoenix. Hopefully I can grab some when I'm down there in a few weeks.

[myersk27]

One shop this morning let me buy 6 bottles of blushing monk. It's been a productive morning.

[UNC41]

I just spent a few days in New Orleans. It was by far the worst city I've been to when it comes to beer. Abita was everywhere, and everything I've had from them before the trip was ok at best. The new beers I tried from them on the trip were more of the same. They had a grapefruit IPA that really made me realize how good Grapefruit Sculpin is. The Abita version just tasted like malted grapefruit. Sweetwater 420 and IPA was pretty common as well. I've had both before, and this trip just reaffirmed that they're nothing more than average beers.

I did have a couple of real solid local porters, but by far the best beer I had was a IPA that NOLA Brewing and Stone collaborated on, Bringer of Destruction. It had a highly unfiltered look that reminded me a lot of orange juice. The look carried over to both the smell and taste, which was essentially heavily hopped orange peel.

The attached picture from a bar that touted itsetlf as a craft beer bar pretty much sums up the New Orleans beer scene.

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by LowEnd_Theory

I see Sculpin around but I've never seen the grapefruit. Really want to try it.

Same here... my shop gets it on a pretty regular basis too, but every time that they post about getting some it's gone. Fucking truck chasers are the worst.

[crashintonickdm]

penn brewing company's chocolate meltdown. <3<3<3<3

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by myersk27

One shop this morning let me buy 6 bottles of blushing monk. It's been a productive morning.

My shop also posted about getting this in, as well as 120... probably both gone at this point.

[DrinkNoH2O]

I have a feeling those of you with BP distro will all be seeing Grapefruit Sculpin soon.

Here in SoCal it was really hard to get for a while; had to follow places on social media in hopes of getting a bottle or two, etc.

Now there are literally cases and cases of it everywhere. They have ramped up production drastically so it will be all over the place soon. This beer has turned into a cash cow for BP.

The cans are approved now as well which is more good news, haven't seen them hit the shelves just yet though.

[jmkratt]

Originally Posted by myersk27

One shop this morning let me buy 6 bottles of blushing monk. It's been a productive morning.

WIN!

[dre2142]

Originally Posted by scrock25

Hey, what's that one pub over near the White House that like all the Presidents and politicians frequent? It's really old.

Round Robin Bar at the Willard?

[scrock25]

Could be... let me verify.

[drop2d]

Anyone else have the Lagunitas mason jar? I've had a couple for a year or so now... just noticed the measurements on the side are:

3.14... (Pi)
10/6 - (this one I had to look up - it was the on the Mad Hatter's hat... something to do with the price)
420 - (pretty sure we all know what this is )

[pathetic]

I have a lagunitas mason jar. I typically use it for mixed drinks. the sam glasses are much better for beer

[drop2d]

Originally Posted by pathetic

I have a lagunitas mason jar. I typically use it for mixed drinks. the sam glasses are much better for beer

I'm just using it for a water glass today... it's not really a great beer glass given it's lack of shape. I can't believe I haven't noticed the measurements before though.

[DrinkNoH2O]

Originally Posted by cpxc.

wish i took off monday, Monks was absolutely insane for this year PtY release.

their draft list on monday:
Russian River Pliny the Younger
Russian River Pliny the Elder
Russian River Blind Pig
Russian River Sanctification
Russian River Supplication
Russian River Temptation
Firestone Walker XVIII
Brasserie Cantillon Iris
Brasserie Dupont Avec les bon Vouex
Brouwerij De Dolle Oerbier
Tilquen draft Gueze

They also had raffles, $10 a ticket for four separate raffles.

Wow, what an event. The 2nd and 3rd raffles are amazing. I wouldn't have much interest in the 1st, the 4th is a little better I guess.

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by dre2142

Round Robin Bar at the Willard?

Ended up being Old Ebbitt's.

[myersk27]

Just gonna leave this right here http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...1f81a64e89.jpg

[SomeDo]

Originally Posted by myersk27

Just gonna leave this right here http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...1f81a64e89.jpg

And I was starting to tell myself I am spending too much on beer. Thanks for the support!

[mposey34]

Originally Posted by UNC41

I just spent a few days in New Orleans. It was by far the worst city I've been to when it comes to beer. Abita was everywhere, and everything I've had from them before the trip was ok at best. The new beers I tried from them on the trip were more of the same. They had a grapefruit IPA that really made me realize how good Grapefruit Sculpin is. The Abita version just tasted like malted grapefruit. Sweetwater 420 and IPA was pretty common as well. I've had both before, and this trip just reaffirmed that they're nothing more than average beers.

I did have a couple of real solid local porters, but by far the best beer I had was a IPA that NOLA Brewing and Stone collaborated on, Bringer of Destruction. It had a highly unfiltered look that reminded me a lot of orange juice. The look carried over to both the smell and taste, which was essentially heavily hopped orange peel.

The attached picture from a bar that touted itsetlf as a craft beer bar pretty much sums up the New Orleans beer scene.

Did you go to Avenue? NOLA has some really nice places to for craft beer. Sorry I didn't see that you werte going before your trip or I would have been glad to give you some advice and recs.

[mposey34]

Originally Posted by drop2d

Anyone else have the Lagunitas mason jar? I've had a couple for a year or so now... just noticed the measurements on the side are:

3.14... (Pi)
10/6 - (this one I had to look up - it was the on the Mad Hatter's hat... something to do with the price)
420 - (pretty sure we all know what this is )

I use one almost daily. I dropped it once, in a parking lot, and it bounced. I knew that was exactly the kind of beer glass I needed.

[scottbtdmb]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

Give Hop Hash a try. It's the new DIPA. Their catch and release seasonals are decent. Georgia Brown is good and I really enjoy Sweetwater Blue in the summer.

I've noted your Sweetwater recommendations, as they just started distributing to Maryland this past week. They are doing a tap takeover at my local bottle shop tonight, so I will be sure to try samples of the brews you mentioned and hopefully get a few growlers filled if any of them strike my fancy.

How much special release type stuff from Sweetwater? Anything to look out for seasonally? I do know that they are going to distribute only their core lineup to MD for the first few months, but I am told we will get some of their limited stuff after awhile. Again, as I mentioned before, I have never been blown away by them, but have not tried Hop Hash or the Georgia Brown....so I will report back.

-Scott

[mposey34]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

Jai Alai is the best IPA down here imo. Sweet Jesus what a fantastic beverage.

no, it's not

Jai Alai can't touch Lone Pint Yellow Rose.

and the best DIPA in the south is Parish Ghost in the Machine.

I had a sixer of Hopslam arrive at my door yesterday, I'm looking forward to finally trying it.

[scottbtdmb]

http://www.fishwest.net/flyfishing/p...l#.VPm6nSiIK20

Anyone seen this yet or has anyone gotten one? Basically, hydro flask has a new pint glass out that is double vacuum wall insulated to keep beer cold longer. I love their stainless steel growlers, but am wondering if the pint glass would be worth $22? Personally, my thoughts on glasses that keep beer colder longer have always been this:

The few beer styles that I tend to drink at colder temperatures (pale ales, ipa's, wheat ales, lagers) are the styles that I also tend to drink quickly so I really wouldn't need a glass that would keep them cold for an extended period of time. Conversely, styles that I tend to drink a bit warmer (50-55 degrees) are stouts, porters, barleywines, and most Belgian styles. It seems to me that a glass that would keep these beers colder longer would pretty much be counter productive, as I tend to enjoy letting those beers warm up even more over the course of 30-60 minutes to experience subtle flavor changes and complexities.

Kind of a weird topic to bring up, but just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are. While on the topic, are you guys particular about serving temps for your beer? Glass styles? I find that the type of glassware used and the serving temp makes a huge difference in how much enjoyment I get out of a beer. Some may call this philosophy a bit "beer snobbish", but I always say that with as much money as I invest into craft beer, I want to get the most enjoyment possible out of each experience...

Cheers,
Scott

[scottbtdmb]

http://www.fishwest.net/flyfishing/p...l#.VPm6nSiIK20

Anyone seen this yet or has anyone gotten one? Basically, hydro flask has a new pint glass out that is double vacuum wall insulated to keep beer cold longer. I love their stainless steel growlers, but am wondering if the pint glass would be worth $22? Personally, my thoughts on glasses that keep beer colder longer have always been this:

The few beer styles that I tend to drink at colder temperatures (pale ales, ipa's, wheat ales, lagers) are the styles that I also tend to drink quickly so I really wouldn't need a glass that would keep them cold for an extended period of time. Conversely, styles that I tend to drink a bit warmer (50-55 degrees) are stouts, porters, barleywines, and most Belgian styles. It seems to me that a glass that would keep these beers colder longer would pretty much be counter productive, as I tend to enjoy letting those beers warm up even more over the course of 30-60 minutes to experience subtle flavor changes and complexities.

Kind of a weird topic to bring up, but just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are. While on the topic, are you guys particular about serving temps for your beer? Glass styles? I find that the type of glassware used and the serving temp makes a huge difference in how much enjoyment I get out of a beer. Some may call this philosophy a bit "beer snobbish", but I always say that with as much money as I invest into craft beer, I want to get the most enjoyment possible out of each experience...

Cheers,
Scott

[MDPrompter]

Originally Posted by myersk27

Just gonna leave this right here http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...1f81a64e89.jpg

Baker's dozen...very nice! I was able to get 5...but I have a feeling I may be able to get another couple today if I can get out.

[MtSkier]

Originally Posted by myersk27

Just gonna leave this right here http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...1f81a64e89.jpg

I haven't even seen anything about it in Chicago yet.

[MtSkier]

Originally Posted by scottbtdmb

http://www.fishwest.net/flyfishing/p...l#.VPm6nSiIK20

Anyone seen this yet or has anyone gotten one? Basically, hydro flask has a new pint glass out that is double vacuum wall insulated to keep beer cold longer. I love their stainless steel growlers, but am wondering if the pint glass would be worth $22? Personally, my thoughts on glasses that keep beer colder longer have always been this:

The few beer styles that I tend to drink at colder temperatures (pale ales, ipa's, wheat ales, lagers) are the styles that I also tend to drink quickly so I really wouldn't need a glass that would keep them cold for an extended period of time. Conversely, styles that I tend to drink a bit warmer (50-55 degrees) are stouts, porters, barleywines, and most Belgian styles. It seems to me that a glass that would keep these beers colder longer would pretty much be counter productive, as I tend to enjoy letting those beers warm up even more over the course of 30-60 minutes to experience subtle flavor changes and complexities.

Kind of a weird topic to bring up, but just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are. While on the topic, are you guys particular about serving temps for your beer? Glass styles? I find that the type of glassware used and the serving temp makes a huge difference in how much enjoyment I get out of a beer. Some may call this philosophy a bit "beer snobbish", but I always say that with as much money as I invest into craft beer, I want to get the most enjoyment possible out of each experience...

Cheers,
Scott

I drink most beers at somewhere between cellar and room temperature anyways, don't see much purpose to it.