When imp pilsners and lagers were cool

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  1. revbdub5446

    revbdub5446 Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2009 Illinois

    Does anyone remember... Back in 09 when craft brewers pushed their imperial pilsners and lagers at us? Im sure their style is an intricate one, and flavors unique, but did anyone else feel disappointed as brewers made these their new releases? I recall as dfh, victory, port, three floyds,etc pounded shelves( most of which are collecting dust) with the very concoctions we rebelled against. Im guilty of at least ponying up my 8$ for a 22 of Golden Shower, but does anyone miss them or feel that they missed out?

    Scary fuckin times they were.... Talk amongst yerselves while i stare blankly at my 2 year bottle of flossmoor stn imperial 357????
     
    #1 revbdub5446, Apr 3, 2012
  2. Heatwave33

    Heatwave33 Initiate (0) Sep 13, 2011 Florida

    I never had the opprotunity to try DFH Golden Shower and I feel like I missed out! ISO: DFH Golden Shower
     
    #2 Heatwave33, Apr 3, 2012
  3. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    Plenty of good lagers out there, I wish there were more that made them to bottle. I wish The Livery would bottle some of their barrel aged sour lagers and stop cut down on some of the stereotyping of lagers.
     
    #3 kzoobrew, Apr 3, 2012
  4. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
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    I remember Great Lakes releasing Imperial Dortmunder Gold in 2008 for their 20th Anniversary, and it was pretty solid, but they've rarely brewed it since. I'd personally just rather have a regular Dortmunder Gold though. Heavy Seas Small Craft Warning is still out there and it's not bad. But I can't say Imperial Pilsner/Lagers are my fave. If I'm feeling for a pils/lager, I'll usually just go for the traditional ones..
     
    #4 BB1313, Apr 3, 2012
  5. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    For some reason I like the idea of a double pils but, so far, have despised the taste of every one I've had. Maybe not despised... but definitely spurned.
     
    #5 yamar68, Apr 3, 2012
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  6. BirdsandHops

    BirdsandHops Grand Pooh-Bah (3,061) Apr 14, 2008 Oregon
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    Eh, that's a fad I don't mind seeing gone. While I enjoy a well-made lager every now and then, making them imperial tends to take away what's good about them. Instead of being light, crisp, drinkable, and flavorful, they become thick, sweet, and heavy. Olde Hickory did one recently that was aged in chardonnay barrels, which was pretty decent since the barrels helped to dry it out, but it's just not a style I can really get behind.
     
    #6 BirdsandHops, Apr 3, 2012
  7. goodonezach

    goodonezach Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2011 New York

    i'd rather just drink an oktoberfest or an amber lager.
     
    #7 goodonezach, Apr 3, 2012
  8. dgugliuzza

    dgugliuzza Zealot (577) Nov 11, 2009 Illinois

    In my opinion, "imperial pilsner" is an oxymoron. The higher alcohol and added sugars take away from a style of beer that is tradionially brewed to be lighter.. However, there are plenty of amazing higher octane lager brewed beers such as doppelbocks and eisbocks.
     
    #8 dgugliuzza, Apr 3, 2012
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  9. Bluecane

    Bluecane Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2011 New York

    It was in my local TW as of ~2 weeks ago, but I wasn't about to pay $10+ for a bomber of pilsner considering the price points of Prima and Dortmunder:
    http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/7753/78010
     
    #9 Bluecane, Apr 3, 2012
  10. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    I'd like to see more good pilsners and lagers.
     
    #10 Rekrule, Apr 3, 2012
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  11. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    Can't wait for the bourbon barrel aged imperial milds. Drinking a home-brewed smoked mild right now and, man, I just wish it had more flavor...:slight_frown:
     
    #11 herrburgess, Apr 3, 2012
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  12. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,999) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Good pilsners and lagers are not imperial.

    I still have an empty bottle of DFH My Antonio in my room, that was not a cool year.
     
    #12 FatBoyGotSwagger, Apr 3, 2012
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  13. Etan

    Etan Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2011 Wisconsin

    Be-ware the sincere replies that come after a sarcastic comment with no winky face...
     
    #13 Etan, Apr 3, 2012
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  14. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    Better now?
     
    #14 herrburgess, Apr 3, 2012
  15. Mandark

    Mandark Zealot (587) Apr 8, 2008 Illinois

    I appreciate your sarcasm. That was funny.
     
    #15 Mandark, Apr 3, 2012
  16. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    Thanks. I appreciate your avatar. Bet he's put down quite a few pints of mild in a single session every now and then.
     
    #16 herrburgess, Apr 3, 2012
  17. BearsOnAcid

    BearsOnAcid Pooh-Bah (2,239) Mar 17, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Lagers are super cool in MA. Track down some Jacks Abby.
     
    #17 BearsOnAcid, Apr 3, 2012
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  18. silentjay

    silentjay Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2008 Massachusetts

    was going to mention Jacks Abby. putting out some great lager beers.

    also, one of Sam Adams best beers ever was their Imperial Hallertau Pilsner.
     
    #18 silentjay, Apr 3, 2012
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  19. litheum94

    litheum94 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2008 California

    I really liked Uinta's Tilted Smile Imp Pils, but I do agree that they drink more like an IPA than an pils.
     
    #19 litheum94, Apr 3, 2012
  20. tewaris

    tewaris Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Minnesota

    Yeah, I would love to try Bruery's take on it... everything I have had in the imperial pilsner category or related has tasted sweet, boozy and yet empty.

    Sidenote: craving for a big and still clean and crisp beer is generally satisfied with Duvel served cold.
     
    #20 tewaris, Apr 3, 2012
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