Beer&Bourbon Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Another unusual taste in the Immort Ale is smoke, which comes from peated barley. What did you think? To me, it's the messiest beer I've ever had, but it's so much fun to drink.Yeah. I didn't realize it had peat smoked malt in it until I took a sip; quite a surprise. It was unique, but not something I truly enjoyed. My homebrew buddy has been trying to talk me into a peat smoked beer, but I've been resisting. This didn't do him any favors, but I'll certainly let him try one of the other bottles I have sitting around.FFF 2010 Dark Lord RIS. It mellowed over two years as I expected, but has lost some of the coffee/ roastiness, and is sweeter than I would have expected.The wife and I cracked a 2011 DL while watching T2 with some friends last night. I enjoy the beer enough, but wish there was less of the soy sauce component. Certainly sweet and thick enough to be a long slow sipper though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Today was Double Daisy Cutter Day. Though Chicago's Half Acre brewery is practically in my backyard, this was the first time I made it over to their brewery to pick up a special release. Their regular Daisy Cutter is a very pleasant pale ale with some creamy honey and grapefruit notes. The (annually?) brewed Double Daisy Cutter is more hoppy with more of a bite, but a really really mellow 8%. I picked up a growler and four 22oz bottles.The bourbon will have to take a break for a few hours while I tend to the growler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcg9779 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Bell's Hopslam tonight. Very good and balanced. Hoppy (obviously) but not overly so. I'm glad I picked up a couple of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer&Bourbon Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Their regular Daisy Cutter is a very pleasant pale aleI love regular Daisy Cutter and wish it was more readily available. I still contend that it's my favorite pale ale. Most of my beer drinking buddies pass it up now for Zombie Dust, which I like (but not quite as much). I picked up some Double Daisy Cutter last year. I enjoyed it, but wouldn't go through the hassle of getting up there to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazer Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Kennebunkport Brewing Co. (KBC) Porter. Good stuff, $5.99/sixpack at trader joe's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Had my first Westvleteren 12. Picked up a coupe of bottles in a trade. I don't know if it is the best beer in the world as touted since I have not tasted all the beers yet (I am trying) but it is the best beer I have ever tasted by a wide margin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Williamsburg Alewerks Washington's Porter... these flks are making some great beer and the porter is spot on. This is a classic porter not a stout wanna be or a heavy dark ale. Worth a try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrinkyBanjo Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Had my first Westvleteren 12. Picked up a coupe of bottles in a trade. I don't know if it is the best beer in the world as touted since I have not tasted all the beers yet (I am trying) but it is the best beer I have ever tasted by a wide margin.I've had a few Westy's, all fresh. I've liked them but not any more than other quality Quads that I've had. Really looking forward to aging some to see what develops. Right now I think my oldest bottle is approximately two years. I'm going to wait until I have one for three and then do a vertical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Good Gosh, March already...This year is moving. Wrapping up the week with a Stone Cali-Belgique IPA. I had this at the Brewery in January, and was pleased to see it at my local shop this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 A blending of Sinha Stout (Lion Stout in some markets) and a craft stout from Ontario, Black Creek Stout.Lion is from Sri Lanka which may sound odd, but it isn't. The brewery was set up by British capital in the 1800's to service British planters and other Britons resident in what was then Ceylon. The brewery just carried on, basically making the same 1870's-type London stout into this modern world of today.I blended them to get what I felt was the best out of both.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Managed to find some Dogfish Head 120-minute IPA. Bought a bottle of it and plan on trying it later tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer&Bourbon Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Sipping on a Central Waters bourbon barrel barleywine. The aroma is just what I was hoping for: nice bourbon with vanilla and wood and an underlying sweetness. The flavor is not quite there yet. The bourbon comes through but there's still quite a bit of hop presence that masks a lot of the sweetness. The 2010 version was incredible with a year on it (and fresh). This 2011 was a bit hot and harsh fresh and is still a bit more bitter than I want in a bbbw. I should have another 1 or 2 kicking around that I'll save for another 6 months or so. (Note: this was stored slightly under cellar temp in my basement beer fridge as my chest freezer cellar is filled to capacity.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clingman71 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Enjoying a Six Point Resin, just arrived in Ohio last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebunk Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Last two bottles of Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale that were lurking in the back of the beer fridge. Allowed to warm slightly by sitting on the counter for 15-20 minutes, these beers really shine with a beautiful hop character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Bought a bottle of Dogfish Head Red & White and a 4-pack of their ApriHop. Looking forward to trying both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbear Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I've been enjoying the Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro. The regular version is pretty good, the Nitro brings it over the top for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcg9779 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've been enjoying the Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro. The regular version is pretty good, the Nitro brings it over the top for me.I had a Milk Stout Nitro last night. It's been a while since I've had the regular Milk Stout and might need to buy some more for a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Enjoying some Bear Republic Racer X. A nice change up from the regular staple in our house, Racer 5. It's a very nice, rich yet balanced D-IPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 · Hidden Hidden Enjoying some Bear Republic Racer X. A nice change up from the regular staple in our house, Racer 5. It's a very nice, rich yet balanced D-IPA. Link to comment
redbear Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I had a Milk Stout Nitro last night. It's been a while since I've had the regular Milk Stout and might need to buy some more for a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightNoChaser Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Old Rasputin has been my go to lately.I had a Rogue Ales Voodoo Doughnut the other night.... Maple Bacon Ale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebunk Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Old Rasputin has been my go to lately.I had a Rogue Ales Voodoo Doughnut the other night.... Maple Bacon Ale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtexaslonestar Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Oude Geuze. Wow this is crazy stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcg9779 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Enjoyed a Bell's Hopslam last night after winning our softball game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I don't drink much beer anymore but I had a Schell's Hopfenmalz last night that really hit the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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