What beer are you drinking now? #3453

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  1. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    ...from earlier this afternoon while trying out my "new" $20 Sony receiver from a pawn shop...

    Tivoli Brewing Co. -- Rocky Mountain Outlaw
    American light lager
    ABV: 4.0%; pouring temperature: unknown; canning data: unknown

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    ...the receiver works fine but have ordered a phono preamp and bluetooth receiver to enhance its capabilities...the JBL 2600 speakers ($7.00) were a bust...one works, the other doesn't, so on the hunt for some decent, inexpensive bookshelf speakers - in the meantime, I've moved my old Bose 2.2 Series II bookshelf speakers (about 35 years old) from the 'Fortress of Solitude' to the new garage conversion...
     
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  2. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    .....I don't get this as often as I use to.....great label.....better beer!
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    ......enjoy what's in yer glass and fills yer ears.......
     
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  3. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    I had my last of that last night and it was awesome.
     
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  4. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    ...another beer from earlier this evening...

    Fort George Brewing + Public House -- Matryoshka
    Bourbon barrel aged Russian imperial stout
    ABV: 14.0%; pouring temperature: 49 °F; bottling data: 2022

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    4.53/5 rDev +5.1%
    look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

    Jet black, opaque body; thick and creamy light tan head. Nice aroma of mild grain char, cocoa, and bitter chocolate; trace of oak. Outstanding taste; rich, decadent chocolate with a balanced booziness; slightly spicy at the finish. Heavy body; thick and chewy; sludgy residual sugar feel; nice alcohol warmth adds a fine depth to the mouthfeel.

    There are few things as enjoyable as a big, balanced, and boozy barrel aged Russian imperial stout. Fort George has produced a stunning example of this type of beer. It is just beautiful and truly delightful.

     
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  5. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    I have that exact receiver. I purchased it new....I think its got to be at least 15 or more years ago when we actually had independent stereo component stores, not just BB. Since I play music I always cranked that fkr and never had a problem. Still have it but just use it for my turntable since I have a PA system with Bluetooth.
     
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  6. jkblr

    jkblr Grand Pooh-Bah (5,132) Nov 22, 2014 Indiana
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    Good evening all
    Late start and early finish tonight
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    Headed to the shower and them to bed. Cheers!
     
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  7. Argail

    Argail Pooh-Bah (2,367) Dec 19, 2019 Louisiana
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    hi guys cheers!
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  8. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Im wrong thats not the one I purchased although maybe I had that at some point....Ive had a few.[​IMG]
     
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  9. jzeilinger

    jzeilinger Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,847) Dec 4, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    Really shocked how lopsided this National Championship game is.

    And recently just discovered this brewery from Estonia. Their beers aren't cheap but at least the ones I've had so far have all been rock solid!

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    If Putin decides to invade Estonia I think I might have to go and help defend this brewery. :nerd:

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    "Putin" on my metal face => :heavymetal::angry::beers: !!
     
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  10. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Stickman Brews - Breakfast for Dummies
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    Listening to some Mike Houser-era WSP
     
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  11. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    I was enlightened with that beer in a blind tasting from a BIF sent by the stellar BA @WesMantooth. I described it as a white flavored stout in my blind assessment. Wrong I was but good beers from Wolfs Ridge.
     
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  12. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    ...there's no phono connection per se on the receiver, so right now it's plugged into the CD ports...the turntable has a built-in preamp, but even having that switched for line input (vs phono input) - the sound level is lower than the radio, so I figure a separate preamp may help a bit...then, streaming SiriusXM or music from the laptop or smartphone needs bluetooth, so once I get a basic BT receiver connected to the Sony, life should be good in AudioLand...
     
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  13. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Shit vvvv
     
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  14. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Yes I have a phono pre amp- from Radio Shack haha! For my vintage Technics SL-B200 turntable.
     
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  15. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    Damn, Carolina, really. I'm an ex player and love the game. I picked Kansas easy. It's second half now. I'm drinking a Rogue Colossal Claude Imperial IPA that's newly available at my local freaking little Walmart. Tough half ahead ya'll!!!!
     
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  16. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    Bull & Bush Brewery -- The Tower
    Extra Special Bitter
    ABV: 6.5%; pouring temperature: 57 F; bottling data: BTL:11/19/21

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  17. russpowell

    russpowell Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,292) May 24, 2005 Arkansas
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    Founders 4 Giants And The Haze of Destinty

     
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  18. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Amazing hearing from you again and Im not really a solid fan of either so Carolina it is....even though Ive some bad experiences there for sure.
     
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  19. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Canned 2/22/22. When this beer is fresh, which is rare around here, its a pleasure. I usually think of hops first mostly but what I love most about this beer is the malt profile. Its perfectly dark enough, and adds a depth, but still a certain refreshing quality to the tropical hops.
    Dig it.[​IMG]
     
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  20. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    ...they're one of my favorite European breweries...
     
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