List of Beer Acronyms

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by hplascencia1024, Mar 26, 2014.

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  1. hplascencia1024

    hplascencia1024 Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2014 California

    Hi everyone,

    Not sure if this is the right place to put this, but here we go. I am fairly new to this site and trading in general. I am sure you all remember that time when you were a noob and were confused about all the acronyms people use to post about their beer. It can get pretty confusing. I thought I would make a list that contains a list of most popular acronyms people use in order to help each other out. In addition I placed slots for rarity, price, availability, and known trades. I was hoping everyone could pitch in and help create a nice list. I feel this would help us all know what things trade for and help people in need of deciphering these sometimes incomprehensible codes. Thanks hope this works out well!

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...0xOMC1hdlM3MDM4czM4dkE&usp=docslist_api#gid=0
     
    #1 hplascencia1024, Mar 26, 2014
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  2. AlienSwineFlu

    AlienSwineFlu Savant (1,135) Dec 14, 2012 Ohio

    Cool idea, I hope people contribute because it could become a helpful tool. My only suggestion would be to add an optional column for bottle count.
     
    #2 AlienSwineFlu, Mar 26, 2014
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  3. hplascencia1024

    hplascencia1024 Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2014 California

    Good idea. I'll add that in. I am hoping people do take this serious. Alreaady had people try to troll. Hoping there are enough people to police this and wash out the trolls.
     
    #3 hplascencia1024, Mar 26, 2014
  4. AlienSwineFlu

    AlienSwineFlu Savant (1,135) Dec 14, 2012 Ohio

    One other thing... but I don't have a solution off the top of my head... expanding the rarity classifications would be good. For instance, Grey Monday is listed on there as "Rare", which I feel is appropriate. So also putting down BCBS down as "rare" seems misleading. Although not really a shelf beer, it's not at the same level as GM. Maybe a number scale of some sort, or letters? Maybe someone else can come up with something better.
     
    #4 AlienSwineFlu, Mar 26, 2014
  5. hplascencia1024

    hplascencia1024 Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2014 California

    That's a pretty good concern I had not thought about. I am hoping the bottle count will help with that, but it is something to be addressed. Maybe do semi-rare, rare, very rare? Thanks for your input!
     
    #5 hplascencia1024, Mar 26, 2014
  6. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,096) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I think the "rarity" column should be reframed in the lines of shelf vs limited release. This in addition to bottle count and availability should be sufficient. As this is intended to be a starting point for people, it'll still be the individual's prerogative to ask questions, do a forum search, etc. for more information on a specific beer beyond what's on the spreadsheet.
     
    #6 Stevedore, Mar 26, 2014
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  7. hplascencia1024

    hplascencia1024 Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2014 California

    Thanks for the input. I think simply have it shelf v limited release makes things more confusing. As another user brought up, having black Tuesday and bcbs both labeled as rare and limited availability will lead some to think they can get a BT for BCBS. Since not all beers have to a bottle count known (from what I know). Have this qualitative rarity will help a bit. Thanks!
     
    #7 hplascencia1024, Mar 26, 2014
  8. lowbit

    lowbit Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2013 Wisconsin

    The problem is that rarity is very subjective and area-dependent, so in many cases it's likely to be misleading. I would suggest sticking with objective values, such as the release frequency and legitimate distribution footprint for a beer. That way it will be clearer what to put into the list and clearer how to interpret what's there.
     
    #8 lowbit, Mar 26, 2014
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  9. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    Great idea OP...this helps
     
    #9 Ckoz, Mar 29, 2014
  10. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    In my (short) searching I found no sticky or FAQ, so I figure make a post of the most commonly used abbreviations used for breweries/beers in the forums:

    PtE/PtY (Pliny the Elder/Pliny the Younger = Russian River)
    BCBS (Bourbon County Stout - Goose Island)
    GBS (Gingerbread Stout... usually Hardywood in Richmond VA is implied)

    Feel free to add... I have a lot to learn... (and I am now reminded of the humor that the post acronym is TAP)
     
    #10 MistaRyte, Nov 30, 2014
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  11. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    SNPA = Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
     
    #11 JuicesFlowing, Nov 30, 2014
  12. bleakies

    bleakies Maven (1,355) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    FBS = Founders Breakfast Stout
    KBS = Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout
    CBS = Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout
    BBC = Boston Beer Co.
    BBC = Berkshire Brewing Co.
    BA = Barrel aged
    BA = Beer Advocate
    MRLEMRLEMRLEMRLE = Life is but a dream
     
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  13. ZebraCakez

    ZebraCakez Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2014 Massachusetts

    FBS = Founders Breakfast Stout
    FIS = Founders Imperial Stout
    FBB = Founders Backwoods Bastard
    DFH = DogFish Head
    WWS = DFH World Wide Stout
    120 = DFH 120 minute IPA (this rule applies to all of the DFH "Minute" IPA series....."DFH 90")

    There are a lot of these.....
     
    #13 ZebraCakez, Nov 30, 2014
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  14. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    I'm feeling lazy so only 1...

    FFF - Three Floyds
     
    #14 atone315, Nov 30, 2014
  15. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    Let's not forget the Antichrist:

    BMC = Bud Miller Coors
     
    #15 JuicesFlowing, Nov 30, 2014
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  16. dwmetsfan13

    dwmetsfan13 Pundit (784) Jul 22, 2013 Massachusetts
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    DB = Double Barrel
    BBPt5 = Dark Horse Bourbon Barrel Plead the 5th
    HF/HFS = Hill Farmstead
    CD = Hill Farmstead Civil Disobedience

    As others have noted, tons more
     
    #16 dwmetsfan13, Nov 30, 2014
  17. Modernrickk

    Modernrickk Pooh-Bah (1,853) Oct 3, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah

    BCS=Brooklyn chocolate stout
     
    #17 Modernrickk, Nov 30, 2014
  18. CraftFan5

    CraftFan5 Pooh-Bah (2,264) May 14, 2013 New Jersey
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    BASC Barrel Aged Sexual Chocolate
    3F Drie Fonteinen
    RR Russian River
    BG&E Beyond Good and Evil
    M&C Madness and Civilization
    HT Heady Topper
    CCBC Cigar City Brewing Co
    DBH Double Barrel Huna
     
    #18 CraftFan5, Nov 30, 2014
  19. ZebraCakez

    ZebraCakez Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2014 Massachusetts


    And not to be a snob or anything, but if we're going to do this it needs to be right so new members of the community feel comfortable using it as a reference....

    BCBS = Bourbon County BRAND Stout

    BCBBW = Bourbon County Brand BarleyWine
    BCBCS = Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout
     
    #19 ZebraCakez, Nov 30, 2014
  20. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    DL - Darklord
    DLD - Darklord Day
    BCBCS - Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout
    BCBVS - Bourbon County Brand Vanilla Stout
    BCBBW - Bourbon County Brand Barleywine
     
    #20 ekardz, Nov 30, 2014
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