What beer are you drinking now? #654

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  1. MikeM417

    MikeM417 Pundit (771) May 28, 2014 Connecticut

    Been hearing a lot of noise about this one here in CT the past couple of weeks. The noise is justified!!!!!

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    #241 MikeM417, Aug 6, 2014
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  2. ninjembro

    ninjembro Zealot (748) Jun 17, 2014 Maryland
    Trader

    Golden Monkey from Victory. Went to the brewery about a month ago and picked up some stuff of theirs (only live a little over an hour away, so I have easy access to their stuff, but never really picked any of it up) and got a 750 of this among some other stuff. It's a solid tripel. I've heard very mixed things from others. I don't think it's as bad as some have said, but I also don't think it's amazing either. The other 750s I picked up were Wild Devil (already drank, thought it was incredibly mediocre, way worse than I thought it would be), white monkey and V-12 (both of which I haven't had yet, will try them soon).
     
    #242 ninjembro, Aug 6, 2014
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  3. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    STAFF Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    Just enjoyed...
    Boulevard Ginger Lemon Radler

    ...and...
    Russian River Blind Pig

    ...at Falling Rock.
     
    #243 Todd, Aug 6, 2014
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  4. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Failed Nightcap Update Part Two: Electric Boogaloo: It Just Got Real(er)

    So, the wife wanted a beer. With the label worn off from two weeks in the beer ice chest, she grabs a Samichlaus and asks, "What's this?" I tell her, "Well, it's a lager, but it's really potent; like, nine and a half, if I remember correctly." (Spoiler alert: I did not remember correctly.*)

    Of course, her immediate response is, "Ooh, I like lagers!" This quickly turned to, "Oh my God, it's like booze. Liquid sugar; candied fruit." Which....yeah, that about sums it up, actually.

    So...........now I'm nursing down a Samichlaus in between sips of my Union Jack. The wife has moved on to water, or some crap like that. Damned if I'm going to let this go to waste!

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    The bottle represents me right about now. Also, the beer didn't have much head, but it tastes and feels fine.

    (BTW, thanks @utopiajane for the beer!)


    "And pride is just another way
    Of trying to live with my mistakes
    Denial is a better way
    Of getting through another day
    And silence is another way
    Of saying what I wanna say
    And lying is another way
    Of hoping it will go away

    And you we're always my mistake...
    When I'm down I drive the hearse."

    *14%. Dear Lord. According to the BA entry, this was once the strongest beer in the world. ISO: BBA Samichalus! (But not really. This shit is so freaking sweet, my dentist just woke up in a cold sweat.)
     
    #244 Roguer, Aug 6, 2014
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  5. rc51sport

    rc51sport Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2013 North Carolina

    Finishing up a growler of Chocolate Peanutbutter Stout from Rapp Brewing Company! Insanely delicious! Liquid happiness! I love this stuff
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    #245 rc51sport, Aug 6, 2014
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  6. miwestcoaster

    miwestcoaster Grand Pooh-Bah (3,981) Jan 19, 2013 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah

    You lost me after FIS is the best...:wink:

    Now drinking...

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    Black beer. That calls for the Man in Black. Cheers BA!

     
    #246 miwestcoaster, Aug 6, 2014
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  7. fmccormi

    fmccormi Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 California

    #247 fmccormi, Aug 6, 2014
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  8. cjgator3

    cjgator3 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2006 Florida

    Trying a peach barrel wheat ale aged in bourbon barrels.

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    #248 cjgator3, Aug 6, 2014
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  9. RonfromJersey

    RonfromJersey Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2002 New Jersey
    In Memoriam

    Cracking open the Beer Camp box with Alt Route (Victory).
     
    #249 RonfromJersey, Aug 6, 2014
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  10. jiggidy

    jiggidy Maven (1,299) Dec 18, 2013 Michigan

    Black Butte Porter by Deschutes. Internet photo. Thought I had my own photo since this is the 5th beer of the 6 pack but I guess I never took one. Tastes like a watered down Porter.

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    #250 jiggidy, Aug 6, 2014
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  11. SpAiReArGsEonNE

    SpAiReArGsEonNE Initiate (0) May 20, 2013 New Jersey

    Just got home from work, and this box was calling my name! Cheers, all you other late-night BA's :slight_smile:
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    #251 SpAiReArGsEonNE, Aug 6, 2014
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  12. slarrage

    slarrage Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2012 Massachusetts

    check out 'Row 34' if you make the trip. It's practically next door, great oysters, seafood, beer list (including trillium offerings).
     
    #252 slarrage, Aug 6, 2014
  13. superspak

    superspak Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,927) May 5, 2010 North Carolina
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    A nice and enjoyable IPA. Taste of grapefruit, tangerine, lemon zest, orange peel, citrus rind, floral, grass, pine, light caramel, bread, and floral/grassy earthiness. Nice pine/citrus rind bitterness on the finish. Nice crisp malt/bitterness balance with a lightly sticky finish. A bit more tropical in the aromas. It was quite tasty.
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    This was a solid helles. Showing some age here on the nose. Aromas were way off with some significant estery fruits out there. Taste was fine though. Taste of lemon, pear, cracker, biscuit, light honey, herbal, grass, light pepper, and yeast earthiness. Slight earthy bitterness on the finish balances. Very smooth, crisp, and clean on the flavor and finish. A bit on the bland side for a Helles, but not watery. It was pleasant and enjoyable.
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    Imperial ESB. This is damn good. Some moderate grapefruit, citrus peel, pine, grassy hops; with caramel, toffee, toast, brown sugar, light roast, and a bit of raisin. Very well balanced malt and hop bitterness for the size of this beer. Finish is very smooth with a fair bit of stickiness from the hops and a bit of creaminess. All around delicious.
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    Cheers
     
    #253 superspak, Aug 6, 2014
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  14. jzeilinger

    jzeilinger Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,847) Dec 4, 2004 Pennsylvania
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

     
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  15. Bonsall_Phil

    Bonsall_Phil Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2014 California

    Pure Hoppiness
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    + Grilled Rib Eye = Pure Happiness.

    Liking this months PH more than Nelson,
     
    #255 Bonsall_Phil, Aug 6, 2014
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  16. KCWildcat1998

    KCWildcat1998 Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Kansas

    Tallgrass Ethos.
     
    #256 KCWildcat1998, Aug 6, 2014
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  17. ArkansasTraveller

    ArkansasTraveller Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2014 Arkansas

    Fayetchill. Not really diggin it. Crackin a Westbrrok IPA next.
     
    #257 ArkansasTraveller, Aug 6, 2014
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  18. cyrushire

    cyrushire Initiate (0) May 25, 2012 Florida

    Liquid Bliss.
     
    #258 cyrushire, Aug 6, 2014
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  19. BodiesLexus

    BodiesLexus Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2011 New York

    A dank delight -- Endorphins IPA from North Brewery -- nice local flavor w/ my salmon this summer's eve .....
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    #259 BodiesLexus, Aug 6, 2014
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  20. Ozzylizard

    Ozzylizard Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,419) Oct 5, 2013 Pennsylvania
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Well, if the lighthouse's foghorn wasn't making improper advances...
     
    #260 Ozzylizard, Aug 6, 2014
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