Great Lakes Erie monster

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  1. sauvy10

    sauvy10 Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2012 West Virginia

    Is it just me or is this year's lake Erie monster extra special
     
    #1 sauvy10, Jun 20, 2012
  2. kdmcguire10

    kdmcguire10 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2011 Michigan

    I thought it was really good, as usual.
     
    #2 kdmcguire10, Jun 20, 2012
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  3. Extravadanza

    Extravadanza Initiate (0) Aug 3, 2011 Ohio

    Loving it this year
     
    #3 Extravadanza, Jun 20, 2012
  4. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    First ever yesterday and LOVED it! Didn't love the price, but loved the brew!
     
    #4 MichPaul, Jun 20, 2012
  5. vivasbeer

    vivasbeer Zealot (519) Feb 3, 2012 Michigan
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    My first time having it was this year, and it was FANTASTIC!
     
    #5 vivasbeer, Jun 20, 2012
  6. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

    I don't like Great Lakes offering, just never been fond of their selection. With the exception by a landslide Erie Monster, which is outstanding, surely one of my favorite currently available, at least from those distributed here in WI. Just hands down GL best beer I've tried thus far!!!
     
    #6 InVinoVeritas, Jun 20, 2012
  7. PGHbeer77

    PGHbeer77 Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Extra bitter. And I loved it. In terms of Pennsylvania's horrid beer prices, I love the <$10 price on a four pack of the Erie Monster as well.
     
    #7 PGHbeer77, Jun 20, 2012
  8. MrDanno96

    MrDanno96 Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2009 New York
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    You don't like their selection? Great Lakes makes just about every beer style possible!

    To the OP: I've always thought Erie Monster is a solid offering from GL. This year's has not struck as any different than past vintages.
     
    #8 MrDanno96, Jun 20, 2012
  9. drperry11

    drperry11 Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2012 South Carolina

    I've had most of GL offerings but not the monster. I enjoy Edmund Fitz, Dortmunder Gold, Eliot Ness and Commodore Perry so I'll have to keep my eye out for this!
     
    #9 drperry11, Jun 20, 2012
  10. haddon

    haddon Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2009 Kentucky

    Had it on tap the other night and yes, it is extra special.
     
    #10 haddon, Jun 20, 2012
  11. WYVYRN527

    WYVYRN527 Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2007 Minnesota

    Definitely a tasty release. I'm not huge on their everyday line (with the exception of Ed Fitz, which happens to be one of the finest porters on Earth,) but their seasonal four-packs never disappoint.
     
    #11 WYVYRN527, Jun 20, 2012
  12. 5thOhio

    5thOhio Pooh-Bah (1,571) May 13, 2007 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    I thought it tasted like a 2X Commodore Perry---although that's not a bad thing.
     
    #12 5thOhio, Jun 20, 2012
  13. GraniteSkunk

    GraniteSkunk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2007 Illinois

    I thought it was fantastic - I just wish that one of my bottles didn't have a hole in the cap.
     
    #13 GraniteSkunk, Jun 20, 2012
  14. jdround

    jdround Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2009 Canada (ON)

    I had it this year for the first time, and thought it was a solid and fantasic DIPA. Highly recommended.
     
    #14 jdround, Jun 20, 2012
  15. DaveLikesAle

    DaveLikesAle Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2006 Ohio

    Fantastic this year. I'm glad they have a "drink before" date in July. I won't even be tempted to save it. Have to drink it all now!
     
    #15 DaveLikesAle, Jun 20, 2012
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  16. SpottedZombie

    SpottedZombie Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2012 Illinois

    I had GL dortmunder gold, and haven't had one of their beers since. I see their DIPA all over the place, and based on the praise it's getting, I'll have to end my streak.
     
    #16 SpottedZombie, Jun 20, 2012
  17. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    Its my favorite, for sure. This year is a bit more slick and fruity, and a bit less bitter.
     
    #17 VncentLIFE, Jun 20, 2012
  18. channels321

    channels321 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Texas

    Got one as an extra in a trade and must say i would seek this beer out again, it was awesome.
     
    #18 channels321, Jun 20, 2012
  19. sauvy10

    sauvy10 Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2012 West Virginia

    Yeah to
    Yeah to me this years tastes a bit more tropical but still has that great dank smell. Not sure if it's actually difference in the beer or my taste
     
    #19 sauvy10, Jun 20, 2012
  20. sauvy10

    sauvy10 Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2012 West Virginia

    Plus one to that. IMO blackout stout, nosferatu, and Erie monster are world class
     
    #20 sauvy10, Jun 20, 2012
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