Another Great Tasting Beer Thread

[pfunk880]

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^^^ I'm a fan.

[Motown]

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^^^ I'm a fan.

Have you had Leinenkugels Creamy Dark pfunk?
if so, what it like?

[pfunk880]

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Have you had Leinenkugels Creamy Dark pfunk?
if so, what it like?

Yeah, I had a six pack earlier this year. It's quite delicious. I'm not great at reviewing beers, but I liked it because it had a nice smooth taste to it.

[FlyingFinn]

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The Cask Ales in the London Pubs were FANTASTIC! I went to Fullers, Sam Smiths and Youngs pubs and every Cask Ale I had was delicious.

[fishepa]

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Having a two hearted now.

So good, so smooth.

[55]

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It's that time of year again. I just picked up some famous Great Lakes Christmas Ale. It tastes just a little bit different every year (sometimes better, sometimes worse) so I'll be back with this years report later.

[Motown]

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It's that time of year again. I just picked up some famous Great Lakes Christmas Ale. It tastes just a little bit different every year (sometimes better, sometimes worse) so I'll be back with this years report later.

WOW...it's out ALREADY???

[Motown]

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Having a two hearted now.

So good, so smooth.

DAMN...that looks taaaasty bro

[Stumbleweed]

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Had an Elysian Brewing Avatar Jasmine IPA last night... very good beer. The jasmine notes are really unique and went well with the citrusy/bitter hops taste of the beer itself. No amazing IPA nose, but it had a wonderful velvety head and was a pleasure to drink. I'd give it an 8/10.

Picked up a special Windmer Brothers Cherry Oak Dopplebock too... I'll report back on that one. Love it when small-batch/special beers are on sale, it was only $5.99 or something.

[55]

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WOW...it's out ALREADY???

Yep, it always comes out on Halloween weekend. If you're having trouble finding it in your area let me know and maybe we can work out a trade.

[Motown]

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I'm REALLY gettin' stoked for this seasonal beer to be released
This is prolly my faaav flaaav anyone had this? All of these look GREAT.

Goose Island Mild Winter Rye Ale
Brewmasters Notes:
Toffee brown, medium-bodied, with a creamy head and an aroma of raisins and freshly baked dark bread. Mild Winter’s rich caramel malt and spicy rye flavors are sure to take the bite out of whatever Old Man Winter brews up for you this year.

Recipe Information:
Style: American Mild Ale
Alcohol by Volume: 5.6%
International Bitterness Units: 28
Color: Toffee
Hops: Willamette, Tettnang
Malts: 2-Row, Carapils, Dark Chocolate, Roast Barley, Rye Flake

Serving Suggestions:
Preferred Glass: Willi
Preferred Serving Temperature: 40º
Food Pairings: Beef, Stews, Sausages
Cheese Pairings: Gruyere, Fontina
Cellaring Notes: Enjoy within 180 days



This looks damn tasty as well!
Bourbon County Stout
Brewmasters Notes:
Brewed in honor of the 1000th batch at our original Clybourn brewpub. A liquid as dark and dense as a black hole with thick foam the color of a bourbon barrel. The nose is an intense mix of charred oak, chocolate, vanilla, caramel and smoke. One sip has more flavor than your average case of beer. A great cigar beer.

Recipe Information:
Style: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
Alcohol by Volume: 13%
International Bitterness Units: 60
Color: Midnight
Hops: Willamette
Malt: 2-Row, Munich, Chocolate, Caramel, Roast Barley, Debittered Black

Serving Suggestions:
Preferred Glass: Snifter
Preferred Serving Temperature: 40º
Food Pairings: Flourless Chocolate Cake
Cheese Pairings: Capriole Bourbon Chocolate Torte
Cellaring Notes: Develops in the bottle for up to 5 years


Nut Brown Ale
Brewmasters Notes:
Brewed in the English tradition, our Nut Brown Ale combines the finest domestic and imported malts to produce a chestnut-hued ale of unusual complexity. Subtle notes of chocolate, honey and fine tobacco give this ale an enjoyable and satisfying “nutty” finish.

Recipe Information:
Style: English Style Brown Ale
Alcohol by Volume: 5.3%
International Bitterness Units: 25
Color: Chocolate
Hops: UK Fuggle, Willamette
Malts: 2 Row, Caramel, Wheat, Dark Chocolate, Victory

Serving Suggestions:
Preferred Glass: Nonic
Preferred Serving Temperature: 40º
Food Pairings: Beef, Pork
Cheese Pairings: Morbier, Fontina


Harvest Ale
Brewmasters Notes:
Brewed in honor of the Harvest season this copper colored ESB is made with Cascade hops and the richest Midwestern malts. A fruity American hop aroma and a toasty malt character make Goose Island Harvest Ale an extra special beer worthy of your devotion.

Recipe Information:
Style: American Extra Special Bitter
Alcohol by Volume: 5.7%
International Bitterness Units: 35
Color: Copper
Hops: Cascade
Malts: 2 Row, Wheat, Caramel, Pale

Serving Suggestions:
Preferred Glass: Willi
Preferred Serving Temperature: 40º
Food Pairings: Chicken, Pork, Turkey, Sausages
Cheese Pairings: Cheddar, Aged Gouda
Cellaring Notes: Enjoy within 180 days

[Motown]

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I'm having a Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel Wow...this is a "another great tasting beer" fellaz. If yall dig a malt,coffee,toffee,caramel,chocolate, & a little hops finish to balance...this is absolutely delicious has anyone had this? thanks.

[Phobia]

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Had some Stone Ruination IPA this weekend. FANTASTIC!!!

The nose on this IPA is just crazy good. You pop a bottle and before you even start pouring the aroma just is powerful.

Taste is extremely hoppy but still very balanced at the end. With 135 IBUs you kind of expect it to be very hoppy but it has a nice smooth quality also.

Top notch A+ IPA!!!!!!!

[Stumbleweed]

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Yeah that Ruination is crazy.

I saw that Bourbn County at my store and wanted to try it out. Seeing that it's paired with flourless chocolate cake makes me want to pick it up more... I make those on the regular. I think it's time for a trip to the store for more special winter beers... love when the seasons change and all these new (or old and just seasonal) beers come out.

[pfunk880]

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Just picked up a sixer of Leinie's Fireside Nut Brown Ale - I'm about to crack one open now.