Another Great Tasting Beer Thread

[pfunk880]

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Beers I've had recently:

• New Glarus Spotted Cow: Was in Wisconsin for Easter weekend and had one on tap. I really wanted to like it but was unfortunately disappointed.
• Leinenkugel's Classic Amber: Got one on tap at Old Chicago last week, despite the fact that my friend (who has very similar beer preference to me) did not like it. I regretted ordering it, very bitter and not much else to it in my opinion.
• Dundee Honey Brown: Ordered because the tap handle looked interesting. Not great but not bad. A very unmemorable beer.
• Shock Top: I was down in St. Louis last weekend and toured the A-B Brewery. We got two free samples at the end, and this was my first one. Absolutely terrible and I couldn't finish it quickly enough.
• Michelob Amber Bock: Also had this at the A-B tour. It was decent, considering I'm not yet much of a dark beer drinker. However, it was nothing special.
• Schlafly Hefeweizen: We also toured the Schlafly Bottleworks. They are a microbrewery in St. Louis and one of my new favorites. The Hefeweizen wasn't any better than other hefeweizens I have had (Erdinger is still my favorite), but it was good.
• Schlafly Bavarian Wheat: Unfortunately, I have discovered that this beer is only available on tap at the Bottleworks. If I could have this on a regular basis it would be my new favorite. It was similar to the Hefeweizen but had a different finish, leaving a nice spice taste in the mouth.
• Schlafly Scotch Ale: This was a seasonal of theirs that we were able to snag one of the three remaining six-packs of at the brewery. I didn't like it on the first couple sips, but I decided to really give it a chance. I finally found the caramel flavor, and when I did, I liked it. Not my favorite, but definitely one of my preferred when it comes to full-bodied beers.
• Schlafly Kolsch Ale: I had a bottle of this last night from a mix-a-six from the brewery that my friend and I split. It's a medium bodied ale that I really like. Easy to drink and a nice flavor.

I also still have a No. 15 (Dunkelweizen - the Bavarian wheat is more or less a hybrid of this and the Hefeweizen, I believe) and a Summer Helles-style Lager to try.

[techhokies]

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I had Winter Hook from the makers of Red Hook beers and really enjoyed it. It was bought by mistake and I've never had any of their other beers, but I might try them now.

[fishepa]

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While in Kentucky this weekend watching Thunder over Louisville I drank some Dogfish Head 90 minute and Stone IPA. So damn good....

I wanted to try the 120 minute but didn't pull the trigger.

[ChubbyBanana]

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While in Kentucky this weekend watching Thunder over Louisville I drank some Dogfish Head 90 minute and Stone IPA. So damn good....

I wanted to try the 120 minute but didn't pull the trigger.

I almost went to Thunder. Didn't know they sold such nice beers there. :wink:

Was down at my Uncle's for the weekend, decided to watch the fireworks on TV instead. Not as cool as being there, but not as much traffic either.

[fishepa]

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I almost went to Thunder. Didn't know they sold such nice beers there. :wink:

Was down at my Uncle's for the weekend, decided to watch the fireworks on TV instead. Not as cool as being there, but not as much traffic either.

Oh I didn't buy those at Thunder, brought them with me!

I got to watch the fireworks from a balcony in the Galt House, best seat in the house. I highly recommend going some time.

[Motown]

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While in Kentucky this weekend watching Thunder over Louisville I drank some Dogfish Head 90 minute and Stone IPA. So damn good....

I wanted to try the 120 minute but didn't pull the trigger.

Damn glad this thread's back. i'd LOVE to try Df H 90min...instead i had Df H Raison D'étre...damn good beer too.

DEFINITELY want to try this one...fo sho
Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA

AND...this one
Dogfish Head World Wide Stout 2001/2003-Present (18%)

[Fluffhead]

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While in Kentucky this weekend watching Thunder over Louisville I drank some Dogfish Head 90 minute and Stone IPA. So damn good....

I wanted to try the 120 minute but didn't pull the trigger.

I'll go ahead and not recommend the 120 min. I'm even a big time hop head and struggled to get through this. To me it was just an alcohol infused mess that is way too sweet. It's like they just jacked everything about an IPA to the extreme (overkill) just to see what would happen.

90 minute on the other hand is a gift from the IPA gods!

Just recently had some Kentucky Breakfast Stout on tap....oh so nice. It's not something I indulge in often, but it's a great treat when it comes out.

[NYG_Meth]

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I am currently obsessed with Smithwick's.

[pfunk880]

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Tried two more new ones tonight.

-Einbecker Ur-Bock Dunkel: Interesting flavor. Not my favorite, but I enjoyed it.

-Corona Extra: Had this for the Cinco de Mayo mini-tour at Old Chicago. It hardly had any taste and I downed it pretty fast.

Also had the Schlafly Kolsch Ale on tap, even better than the bottle I had on Sunday.

[pfunk880]

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Had the No. 15 from Schlafly last night. It was delicious. (EDIT: The one thing that I dislike a little bit was that it was a little bit over-carbonated in my opinion. But the taste was great, with a nice spice and light fruit.)

And then I had the last bottle of Blue Moon in my fridge, and it's funny. Over the last week I've tried some more complex beers, and the Blue Moon was not as good to me as it had been. It's still a solid beer, but it's not nearly as interesting as some of these slightly more complex microbrews.

[Motown]

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Had the No. 15 from Schlafly last night. It was delicous.

And then I had the last bottle of Blue Moon in my fridge, and it's funny. Over the last week I've tried some more complex beers, and the Blue Moon was not as good to me as it had been. It's still a solid beer, but it's not nearly as interesting as some of these slightly more complex microbrews.

Your quite the hops connoisseur aren't ya Pfunk...like me
i put away a rack of SA honey porter last night during a session of cornhole. not bad at all if you dig a coffee/chocolate/honey taste w/ a balanced hops taste....not bad at all.

[JBH3]

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I just had Dos Equis for the first time last night...not bad.

I usually stick to Yingleung, Sam Adams seasonal brews, Amstel, and Heineken.

MGD at most sporting events.

[Phobia]

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I had the Abita Turbo Dog and Jockamo couple weekends ago.

Turbo Dog - GREAT, really enjoyed it.

Jockamo - Not so much, I did not enjoy the taste.

[Motown]

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I had the Abita Turbo Dog and Jockamo couple weekends ago.

Turbo Dog - GREAT, really enjoyed it.

Jockamo - Not so much, I did not enjoy the taste.

LOVE the Dawg man

[TheMatrix31]

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And then I had the last bottle of Blue Moon in my fridge, and it's funny. Over the last week I've tried some more complex beers, and the Blue Moon was not as good to me as it had been. It's still a solid beer, but it's not nearly as interesting as some of these slightly more complex microbrews.

I'm not a beer guy but I bought a six-pack of Blue Moon a few weeks ago and it was not too shabby, nothing great either. I don't think I paired it up well with what I was eating that night, and I got sick of it.

I bought Honey Moon (Blue Moon's summer version)last week when it was like 95 degrees, and it was considerably better than Blue Moon. I can drink that bottle without any real problems.

I guess I gotta start some place!