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The derailment of the "why do you drink" thread has inspired me to start a beer appreciation thread, and it's companion thread, the wine appreciation thread.

We talk a lot about food on the boards, but beverages like wine, beer and other kinds of liquor do not get the same attention.

I wanted to create a safe place for us to discuss these beverages, so we can share our knowledge and experiences with each other.

What have you been drinking lately? Share your tasting notes, and tips.

Do you have a regional preference?

What sort of microbrews are in your area?

How about food pairings? Beer and food parings are becoming trendier. We know beer and pizza go well. What other combos have you discovered?
 
#452 ·
Six Point Brewery for NY - Tasted a few of their styles last night.

Sweet Action: A cream ale. Not too many breweries make this style. This is a good example.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/10607/22189

Bengali Tiger: An American IPA with hops that have a significant pine flavor. Not my thing, but if you like pine, you'll like this beer.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/10607/22189

Righteous Rye: A beer made with Rye instead of barley. Crisp and a bit rough around the edges. If you like rye, I think you'll like it.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/10607/23453
 
#454 ·
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Originally Posted by RabbitLuvr View Post

I finally tried the Sam Adams chili bock last night. I have to say, I found it to have a terribly average flavor.

That may actually be the beer that puts me off Sam Adams for good. I just haven't had much from them that was particularly notable.
Well, I guess I'm just not as sophisticated as you.
 
#456 ·
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I guess that makes me a beer snob now.
Personally, my pallet is exhasted by the craft beer arms race to make more and more extreme brews. The earliest I remember this happening is with Stone and their hyper IBU anniversary IPA from the late 90's. It seems to be automatically assumed that more is better (of whatever ingredient)regardless of the taste or drinkability....and a perfectly good beer will be rated low/disregarded just because it doesn't stand up and smack you in the taste buds.
 
#458 ·
I finally got my Boulevard Chocolate Ale. Most liquor stores around town sold out their allotments in 15 minutes or less, even with a 1-bottle-per-person limit, or had done a waiting list and sold their entire allotment before they even got their delivery. Though from what I hear, it's sitting on shelves collecting dust in Boston and Chicago. Wish they would have kept more for the hometown crowd.

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I also had two glasses on tap at a restaurant on Tuesday. Good stuff.
LL
 
#463 ·
Continuing my recommendations of beers not good enough for RL...


Sam Adams Dark depths IPA (Baltic IPA)..really a black IPA.

I don't care for most black IPAs. The flavors just don't seem to mesh well. But SA has recently released their version. IMO, it's very drinkable, and substantial enough (flavor, IBU's and ABV) for beer geeks.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile...?ba=johnnnniee
 
#466 ·
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Originally Posted by Beancounter View Post

Continuing my recommendations of beers not good enough for RL...


Sam Adams Dark depths IPA (Baltic IPA)..really a black IPA.

I don't care for most black IPAs. The flavors just don't seem to mesh well. But SA has recently released their version. IMO, it's very drinkable, and substantial enough (flavor, IBU's and ABV) for beer geeks.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile...?ba=johnnnniee
I've been trying some Pyramid Discord dark IPA recently, decent stuff.
 
#469 ·
Flailing Anheuser-Busch Tries New Beers, Intimidation

http://www.newser.com/story/142953/f...imidation.html

I beg all of you, please go out of your way to avoid purchasing InBev (Budweiser) products. Heaven forbid they should use their enormous cash flow to make craft quality beers (under a different name, of course so as not to offend their base)..but no.. instead they have to force the competition off the shelves...
 
#470 ·
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Originally Posted by Beancounter View Post

Flailing Anheuser-Busch Tries New Beers, Intimidation

http://www.newser.com/story/142953/f...imidation.html

I beg all of you, please go out of your way to avoid purchasing InBev (Budweiser) products. Heaven forbid they should use their enormous cash flow to make craft quality beers (under a different name, of course so as not to offend their base)..but no.. instead they have to force the competition off the shelves...
Won't ever knowingly buy or drink their products. We have enough made in Montana brews so it'll never happen.

I enjoyed a Heavy Horse Scotch Ale earlier tonight.
 
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#474 ·
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Originally Posted by Beancounter View Post

Beer titans revamp light brew image amid slump.

It seems I was wrong all along. Apparently beer is all about the "image" and "emotial connection", and has nothing to do with taste or quaility...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505270_1...flexGridModule
Well given that 4 of the top 5 selling beers are light beers they may be on to something.
 
#475 ·
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