Friend from FLA visiting - Cigar City or something else?

Discussion in 'South Atlantic' started by BeerGuyMichigan, Oct 22, 2015.

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  1. BeerGuyMichigan

    BeerGuyMichigan Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2015 Michigan

    I had them bring me up a Jai Alai last time over the summer and absolutely loved it. Have read nothing but good things about this brewery. Something else that would be available right now that I should have them bring me? Any recomendations would be greatly appreciated! Looking for a 6 pack hopefully so I can make it last. IPA/2xIPA, Stouts...

    She is coming from Largo, which I believe is around Tampa.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 BeerGuyMichigan, Oct 22, 2015
  2. MadLatvian

    MadLatvian Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2015 Michigan

    Unholy from Coppertail is fantastic. Being an out of stater myself, I am looking forward to grabbing this when I'm down there in a few weeks. Readily available beer I believe, worth picking up.
     
    #2 MadLatvian, Oct 22, 2015
  3. BeerGuyMichigan

    BeerGuyMichigan Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2015 Michigan

    Interesting - typically I'm not into tripel's. I had a Fin du Monde, which I know is sacrilige to not like, but I did not enjoy how strong it was. Can't put my finger on what it was, but from what I'm reading this is standard for a Belgian style - and I'm reading that Unholy is more of a Double IPA. I'll drink Imperial stouts and IPAs until the cows come home - not the ABV that bothers me. Also a hop head - so not sure what it is in the Belgians that I couldn't get around, but if this is more of a 2XIPA as I'm reading I will certainly give it a shot.
     
    #3 BeerGuyMichigan, Oct 22, 2015
  4. CaptainFleeker

    CaptainFleeker Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2012 Illinois
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    If you really enjoy Jai Alai (and it is a tasty beer) you can order it year round from luekensliquors.com and have it shipped to you. They even tell you canned on dates on their website so you know how fresh it is.
     
    #4 CaptainFleeker, Oct 22, 2015
  5. Jerseybeerlover609

    Jerseybeerlover609 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2015 New Jersey

    Ask to grab you a couple crowlers from cycle
     
    #5 Jerseybeerlover609, Oct 22, 2015
  6. BeerGuyMichigan

    BeerGuyMichigan Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2015 Michigan

    Pretty aware of the online stores....but not into the prices (shipping adds up..) Thanks though!
     
    #6 BeerGuyMichigan, Oct 22, 2015
  7. MagicAmy

    MagicAmy Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2015 Florida

    I'm not really into IPAs at all, but my husband really loves Sierra Nevada Torpedo. He swears by it, I can barely even stand the smell though!

    I'd see if your friend could grab you some of that if you like IPAs.
     
    #7 MagicAmy, Oct 22, 2015
  8. BeerGuyMichigan

    BeerGuyMichigan Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2015 Michigan

    Thanks I appreciate the reply - that's easily found around the country though and can get that where I am. A great beer, but looking for somethjing local to the Tampa area.

    Thanks!
     
    #8 BeerGuyMichigan, Oct 22, 2015
  9. Lapalou

    Lapalou Pundit (880) Dec 21, 2014 Florida
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    If there is still tocabaga at CCB it's great as well. Also the current crowlers at CCB are good. I second the vote for cycle stuff. I would reccomend growlers from angry chair as well if they are willing to bring that back. Specifically the stouts
     
    #9 Lapalou, Oct 22, 2015
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  10. BeerGuyMichigan

    BeerGuyMichigan Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2015 Michigan

    Unfortunately this is a family member that I need to make it as "shopper friendly" as possible....going with:

    Coppertail - Unholy
    Cigar City - Puppy's Breath Porter
    Cigar City - Seasonal Creep
    Cigar City - Good Gourd
     
    #10 BeerGuyMichigan, Oct 22, 2015
  11. The_FishermanJay

    The_FishermanJay Pundit (936) May 16, 2010 Florida
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    Those are all fine beers, to be sure, but finding those three CCB beers right now isn't going to be "shopper friendly" at all.

    At the risk of getting flamed (because I'm not listing all the great stuff around here that mostly is NOT "shopper friendly" for a non-BA) from my fellow Bay-area BAs, here is what I would suggest:
    * Coppertail - Unholy
    * CCB - Jai Alai (if you liked it the first time, you'll like it again)
    * Tampa Bay Brewing - Reef Donkey

    She should be able to find all three at the Total Wine in Countryside (she'll know). Hell, she can find the first two at her local Publix!
     
    #11 The_FishermanJay, Oct 23, 2015
  12. cyrushire

    cyrushire Initiate (0) May 25, 2012 Florida

    Put Tocobaga on that list. You wont be disapointed. And I second Reef Donkey.
     
    #12 cyrushire, Oct 23, 2015
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  13. wingnutter

    wingnutter Initiate (0) May 18, 2005 Florida

    Came in here to post Reef Donkey, but I see its been mentioned already.

    Coppertail Free Dive IPA is solid as well.
     
    #13 wingnutter, Oct 23, 2015
  14. wesbourne

    wesbourne Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2013 Florida

    Last 2 haven't been on the shelf in about a month so they're likely not going to find either, they lasted about 2 days in most stores here in Orlando. I don't know if I'd bother putting it on the list. Puppy's breath hasn't been released in a minute but should be due soon.

    For IPAs Reef Donkey is good stuff, Tocobaga might be lingering around and it's worth putting on the list.

    CCB has Cafe Americano listed on their site as a bottle to go, so that'll likely hit distribution this week and you may get lucky and score some.
     
    #14 wesbourne, Oct 23, 2015
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  15. BeerGuyMichigan

    BeerGuyMichigan Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2015 Michigan

    Right on - thanks....we will see what she can grab for me.
     
    #15 BeerGuyMichigan, Oct 23, 2015
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