The official supp misc OFFICIAL BEER LOVER thread V2.0

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

How my night started



the dialogue is in reference to a video I made freshman year(4 years ago) lol

[Vibrio]

East Coast beer bro's check in. Hope your guys are all beered up, warm, safe and with electricity.

MD/DE here, nuthin but wind. NY and Boston got buckfutted though.

[icetrauma]

MD/DE here, nuthin but wind. NY and Boston got buckfutted though.

Good to hear your ok. I wonder how Omnicent's area handled the storm?

[thefleshlight]

How my night started



the dialogue is in reference to a video I made freshman year(4 years ago) lol

looking strong brah

MD/DE here, nuthin but wind. NY and Boston got buckfutted though.

reppin the western half of NY... nothing can stop my truck.


Meanwhile, my night started like this (something is seriously wrong with my camera)...



2nd half of that bar 5mins away that has 82 taps.

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

My area got wrecked by the storm, over 12 inches I think. made for some nice cold beer though. love storing em in the snow....mirin those taps ^^^

[icetrauma]

All I gotta say is I can't wait to sink my mouth into some Sucks! Could never find it here, all sold out, thanks Flesh and the live and Nugget Nector will be greeeaaaat!

[thefleshlight]

All I gotta say is I can't wait to sink my mouth into some Sucks! Could never find it here, all sold out, thanks Flesh and the live and Nugget Nector will be greeeaaaat!

Was worried you guys got it down there after some other texite said he bought some...

[icetrauma]

Was worried you guys got it down there after some other texite said he bought some...

We did get t down here but Houston area got **** for quantity. I was never able to find it.

[cyde]

All I gotta say is I can't wait to sink my mouth into some Sucks! Could never find it here, all sold out, thanks Flesh and the live and Nugget Nector will be greeeaaaat!

Nice.

Was worried you guys got it down there after some other texite said he bought some...

We get Sucks but only two cases a week at the stores lucky enough to get it because distribution is shyt.

[icetrauma]

Nice.



We get Sucks but only two cases a week at the stores lucky enough to get it because distribution is shyt.

The distributors are screwing everything up this year!

[IrishPilot]

Thinking Belgian tonight. Three Philosophers? (have not had), Abbey? Rochefort?

[spak]

Thinking Belgian tonight. Three Philosophers? (have not had), Abbey? Rochefort?

Can't go wrong with Ommegang ever. Three Philosophers is insanely complex. I havent had Abbey ale in a while but it is also great.

Last night was heavy:

Giving this a second chance again; pleasantly enjoyable offering, but I've had far better in Brown country


Damn awesome stuff as expected. But honestly did not impress me as much as I wanted, and I fuking love Doppelbocks. Need to go get some aged stuff.


This was great stuff. huge hoppiness with some slight astringency but this was so damn drinkable. Hoppy Pilsners are always good stuff.


So damn good! This officially showed me the importance of proper cellaring. The first time I had it, was pretty bad and was purchased in a warm store. This one was purchased in a refrigerated environement; then cellared correctly. Big difference. The hop flavor and yeast ester balance was damn good.


With the Espresso IRS coming in the gates this year, time to get rid of this one. Aged nicely, the yeast got a little more hold on the flavor; but it was still as robust as IRS ever was. Anise was a little heavy but overall was quite good.


Also in case you dont beerpulse:


Espresso IRS confirmed but no label yet I can find.

[IrishPilot]

Can't go wrong with Ommegang ever. Three Philosophers is insanely complex. I havent had Abbey ale in a while but it is also great.

Your top 3 Belgian style beers...go.

[spak]

Your top 3 Belgian style beers...go.

Sours aside...

Unibroue La Fin Du Monde
La Trappe Quad
St Bernardus Tripel or Prior 8 (Damn right these were higher on my list than ABT12; come at me)

De Dolle Bos Keun is also one of my highest rated beers, but I dunno if you would be able to find it.

[PieEyedPiper]

Anyone who knows anything about beer, knows that Pliny the Younger is currently out at the Russian River. Except not a single **** was given.
Let the yuppies and the tourists waste 6.5 hours waiting in line up for an incredibly overrated beer. I'll take no part. Even today, more than a week after it's release the line up was around the block, signifying a wait time of approximately 6 hours.

So, while the rest of the beer drinking world carries on with life, rather than bend to Vinnie's will, some amazing things have been released by my two newest and currently favorite breweries. Drake's out of San Leandro, CA and Knee Deep out of Lincoln, CA.

I've been able to find Simtra around in a few places, but it's now all sold out. Simtra is a triple ipa weighing in @ 11.25% abv and 130+ ibu's. The Hopacalypse comes in at 9.3% abv and 100+ ibu's.
I was in the right place at the right time yesterday, when I got into a conversation with a beer guy stocking the shelves at a local store. He let me know he had his case of Hopacalypse in the back and that it was going on the shelves that night but had not yet even been entered into the system. I scored.
Furthermore, being in such a good mood I decided I'd hit ALL my favorite locations and put together myself a little bit of a pretentiously delicious reward. Below you will see 4 empty, and 4 full bottles of Hopacalypse, the last of my Simtra and well, never mind the Denogginizer - he's only there cause he get's lonely.



My apologies to all who had to go without, as each receiving location only received 1 case. I promise that I used only fair and sound business tactics to acquire the bottles.
Anyways, here's to hoping there's some of you out there who are enjoying the pinnacle of IPA style as I currently am. MMM liquid gold.

Cheers!

[giggitybrah]

So, while the rest of the beer drinking world carries on with life, rather than bend to Vinnie's will, some amazing things have been released by my two newest and currently favorite breweries. Drake's out of San Leandro, CA and Knee Deep out of Lincoln, CA.

Check out my post #4470
Sending out a few hopocalypse's to misc'ers as we speak.

Drake's offering's at last nights Beer Week Festival:

[PieEyedPiper]

Oh good god... I had no idea the black label was out concurrently! I still feel pretty awesome, but probably not as awesome as you! Good job!
Please take some good shots of that black label when you crack it!

[OmniscientCause]

I've only heard good things about drakes. Still haven't caught on that much on beer advocate but in sure by mid year they will be only of the next big things as big as hills farmstead has been in the last year? Maybe not but still will receive a lot of hype

[whiskeyboarder]

Dudes, Churchkey.

I just can't say enough. Not only is their selection immaculate, but check this out:

I sat there for a solid five hours today. Drank double digit number of beers. Ordered a plate of wings which, by itself, is 8 bucks.

Check? $24.60.

I heart that place.

P.S. Today my palate was made aware of sours. Hnnnng. Started with a Gasthuys, had a few others, and recall Tilquin and Caos being delicious. Those names may be wrong because sours are foreign to me, excuse the pun.

Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ben6485]

Nice.



We get Sucks but only two cases a week at the stores lucky enough to get it because distribution is shyt.

Just find a reason to come to dallas and load up

I bet there's a store somewhere in Austin that has some sucks...look into the heb central markets

[OmniscientCause]

i have photos from the last week or so but i am far too lazy to email then upload them

[Vindicate]

damn, hopapocalypse sounds amazing....


sheeeeeeeeittttt

[spak]

My night was GRRRRREAT

Excellent BSPA! Nice complexity with some big peppery esters with great complexity of fruitiness.


First time having a Summit, I'm impressed. This is a great IPA. Lots of citrus and tropical hops with a nice malt balance.


Great Coffee Stout. Aromas were huge, the taste wasn't nearly as huge; but this was still delicious.


Holy damn this is fantastic. Tons of citrus fruity and tropical hop complexity and malt balance; and super smooth to sip on. I need some Boulevard distro in MI dammit

[TheFugitive]

Check out my post #4470
Sending out a few hopocalypse's to misc'ers as we speak.

Drake's offering's at last nights Beer Week Festival:

Very Jealous

I've only heard good things about drakes. Still haven't caught on that much on beer advocate but in sure by mid year they will be only of the next big things as big as hills farmstead has been in the last year? Maybe not but still will receive a lot of hype

I keep hearing the same about Drakes

[giggitybrah]

damn, hopapocalypse sounds amazing....


sheeeeeeeeittttt

good thing, because one is on it's way

[OmniscientCause]

Very Jealous



I keep hearing the same about Drakes

Yea as far as I am concerned drakes and tired hands are the breweries to watch for in 2013

[thefleshlight]

Damn awesome stuff as expected. But honestly did not impress me as much as I wanted, and I fuking love Doppelbocks. Need to go get some aged stuff.

I always thought celebrator was good, until I found some in the basement, maybe 2-3 years old. Frigging EPIC.

[TheFugitive]

Yea as far as I am concerned drakes and tired hands are the breweries to watch for in 2013

Half Acre and FFF are teaming up to do a new IPA (simcoe and citra hops) should be out in 2 weeks

[SpeedCheeser]

I always thought celebrator was good, until I found some in the basement, maybe 2-3 years old. Frigging EPIC.

mind...fukkin...blown...

[Vindicate]

Oh man nice!

good thing, because one is on it's way