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[RJ749]

It wasn't Friday but we had to toast the Friday Beer thread adn s00s with a couple of Negro Modelos. Mmmmm, mmmm, good.

[iski]

Mmmmmmmm.......

Negra Modelos.

[RJ749]

iski,

Those are the ones.  Didn't help the game much, but sure helped the mood.

[EAGLE1]

well, DarkLord Day at Three Floyds Brewing Co, was KickA$$ as usual, they started selling their DarkLord Russian Imperial Stout at noon, we arrived at 11 only to find the entire parking lot already full and the line for beer purchase was already at the end of their 50 yrd. parking lot. once they opened the doors it took us about 2 1/2 hr. to get our 6 bottle allotment and since its cash only at $15 a bottle thats a pricey 6-pack. by the time we got out the line was a block down the street and all I could think was, you poor suffering bastards, by the time we left at 4:30 the line was two blocks long and I doubt that there would be many more sales since production was limited to 1600 cases.
The popularity of this beer has really grown, we had guys standing in line by us that were from toronto, they make it weekend event and somehow drive back on sunday. This is pretty much the Holy Grail of stouts, and with as many people waiting for endless hours, desperation starts to set in, I was offered $50 a bottle from one of these desperadoes, so I walked away with a 4-pack for free   

[ccr]

  Sounds like a worthwhile destination.  Too bad it is not even kinda close to us.  Glad you had a good time, and smart thinking on the free four pak.  I'm wanting to taste this stout now.   

[iski]

iski,

Those are the ones.  Didn't help the game much, but sure helped the mood.

Rjob - And that is why when I get the urge to play golf, I go riding, or drink beer, & on the best days - both.   

[iski]

well, DarkLord Day at Three Floyds Brewing Co, was KickA$$ as usual, they started selling their DarkLord Russian Imperial Stout at noon, we arrived at 11 only to find the entire parking lot already full and the line for beer purchase was already at the end of their 50 yrd. parking lot. once they opened the doors it took us about 2 1/2 hr. to get our 6 bottle allotment and since its cash only at $15 a bottle thats a pricey 6-pack. by the time we got out the line was a block down the street and all I could think was, you poor suffering bastards, by the time we left at 4:30 the line was two blocks long and I doubt that there would be many more sales since production was limited to 1600 cases.
The popularity of this beer has really grown, we had guys standing in line by us that were from toronto, they make it weekend event and somehow drive back on sunday. This is pretty much the Holy Grail of stouts, and with as many people waiting for endless hours, desperation starts to set in, I was offered $50 a bottle from one of these desperadoes, so I walked away with a 4-pack for free   

This Stout must be extremely good - $15 a bottle!     Plus people waiting in line for hours to buy a 6 pack - for $90.  And the resale value is $50 a bottle.

Eagle - Would you describe the taste of this brew?

[EAGLE1]

This Stout must be extremely good - $15 a bottle!     Plus people waiting in line for hours to buy a 6 pack - for $90.  And the resale value is $50 a bottle.

Eagle - Would you describe the taste of this brew?

A Demonic Imperial Russian stout brewed with INTELLIGENTSIA coffee,vanilla, and molasses.
Pours pitch black with a tiny bit of rusty bubbles that soon form a circle and disappear forever. In the glass it is dark black with a deep red color around the edges. As I drink the beer it stains the glass brown and stays that way. Very cool looking. The aroma improves as it warms up, peaking close to room temperature. Very roasty and chocolatey at first. After awhile there is some alcohol underneath but it is not unpleasant or overpowering in any way. This has the best mouthfeel of any beer I’ve ever had. Extremely thick, creamy, and chewy. The chocolate and roastiness come through in the flavor in a big way with some bitter coffee, chocolate covered cherries, and some hops buried in there somewhere. Truly one of the greatest brews made. I felt different after only consuming 2 ½ pints of this potion, different like I was possessed. The wife said that she was either going to call a priest for a exorcism or take me straight to church because of the look on my face. It was an experience all its own. I wont open another bottle for at least a year, I can't wait to see how this ages.

[iski]

A Demonic Imperial Russian stout brewed with INTELLIGENTSIA coffee,vanilla, and molasses.
Pours pitch black with a tiny bit of rusty bubbles that soon form a circle and disappear forever. In the glass it is dark black with a deep red color around the edges. As I drink the beer it stains the glass brown and stays that way. Very cool looking. The aroma improves as it warms up, peaking close to room temperature. Very roasty and chocolatey at first. After awhile there is some alcohol underneath but it is not unpleasant or overpowering in any way. This has the best mouthfeel of any beer I’ve ever had. Extremely thick, creamy, and chewy. The chocolate and roastiness come through in the flavor in a big way with some bitter coffee, chocolate covered cherries, and some hops buried in there somewhere. Truly one of the greatest brews made. I felt different after only consuming 2 ½ pints of this potion, different like I was possessed. The wife said that she was either going to call a priest for a exorcism or take me straight to church because of the look on my face. It was an experience all its own. I wont open another bottle for at least a year, I can't wait to see how this ages.

Thanks.  I shall consume this stout some day.  It should be even better with some age.

I'll be looking for a stout this weekend, no doubt.

[Tros]

A Demonic Imperial Russian stout brewed with INTELLIGENTSIA coffee,vanilla, and molasses.
Pours pitch black with a tiny bit of rusty bubbles that soon form a circle and disappear forever. In the glass it is dark black with a deep red color around the edges. As I drink the beer it stains the glass brown and stays that way. Very cool looking. The aroma improves as it warms up, peaking close to room temperature. Very roasty and chocolaty at first. After awhile there is some alcohol underneath but it is not unpleasant or overpowering in any way. This has the best mouthfeel of any beer I’ve ever had. Extremely thick, creamy, and chewy. The chocolate and roastiness come through in the flavor in a big way with some bitter coffee, chocolate covered cherries, and some hops buried in there somewhere. Truly one of the greatest brews made. I felt different after only consuming 2 ½ pints of this potion, different like I was possessed. The wife said that she was either going to call a priest for a exorcism or take me straight to church because of the look on my face. It was an experience all its own. I wont open another bottle for at least a year, I can't wait to see how this ages.

I can see why it's worth waiting 2 1/2 hours in for.      I wonder how many bottles will be on Ebay?

[EAGLE1]

I can see why it's worth waiting 2 1/2 hours in for.      I wonder how many bottles will be on Ebay?

I was thinkin the same thing, I did a search but came up dry, do they allow sales of alcohol, all I know is it was painfull giving up two bottles but the thought of still having 4 and walking away with a sawbuck too boot helped ease the pain  and there is always next year as well  they will be serving it at the micro until it runs out, and then you wont see it again til this time next year. 

[SPIDERMAN]

My youngest (23) went to BevMo (local beer/wine specialty store) last evening and came back with a bunch of different beers. Some of em strange and some weird and a couple actually pretty good. ( yeah 0430 came real tough this morning ) Between that and this thread, I've decided to host a beer tasting party when I finish the patio canopy I've been humpin away on for the past three weekends.

B B

[ccr]

... I've decided to host a beer tasting party when I finish the patio canopy I've been humpin away on for the past three weekends.

My only wish is that I lived close enough to help you plan, stage and execute the party, meet some of your friends and family and be there for the clean up too.

Sure hope it is a party enjoyed by all and that everyone appreciates all the pains of your labours.   

[Talon]

Here's a link to find beer when traveling.

http://www.beertravelers.com/

[EAGLE1]

Kegged 10ga. of the pale Ale today, took a sneak taste before carbonation, real smooth, crisp clean pale.  i'm dry hopping with a mixture of Simcoe & Amarillo, gives it this citrus-floral hop character, very similar to cascade but no bitter bite at the end. trust me you cant just have one.    I just push it from the carboy to the keg with a little CO2, pressurize it for three days, let it sit a week (yea right) and DRINK